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SusanMitchell

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Today's Expert: SusanMitchell
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Do you have any diet recommendations for people with auto-immune disorders?

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The buzzwords in the world of diet and nutrition right now are ‘anti-inflammation’. Inflammation can be good when you stump your toe or cut ... Read More...
JedDiamond

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Today's Expert: JedDiamond
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Every time I turn on the television or open the newspaper, it's prostate-this or prostate-that. I'm confused by all the conflicting advice I'm getting. What's a 56-year-old guy supposed to do?

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Don’t fear digital rectal exams. PSA screening for prostate cancer is controversial because it might pick up tiny cancers that aren’t clinically ... Read More...
LynnAnderson

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Today's Expert: LynnAnderson
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I am a cancer survivor. But each time I return to the doctor for a check-up, I am filled with dread that my cancer will have returned. How can I get past this anxiety?

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I, too, have experienced the fear that cancer can create. Fear is a mighty force that can destroy the very foundation of your soul. When anxiety ... Read More...

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Losing hair

My hair is starting to fall out because of the chemo. I want to buy a wig, but I can't seem to find well-made ones of human hair. Can anyone recommend sites where I can find them?

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Bladder Cancer Treatment

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. My doctor was telling me that he's going to treat the cancer by injecting me with a bacteria. Has anyone ever heard of this or been treated with this therapy before?

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My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer

My wife was just diagnosed with breast cancer. I told here that I love her and said that she would get through this. I'm really worried, though. Should I share my worry with her, or should I stay strong and keep my worries to myself?

Long-Life Tips

Eat to Fight Cancer

A wide variety of foodstuffs appear to act as protectors against cancer, including fiber, vitamins, and some sulfides contained in garlic and onions. Vegetables, greens and fruits, which are beneficial for other reasons, seem to supply substances that act as cancer shields. Conversely, fatty meat and milk products are suspected villains. ... View slideshow >>

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