Most children are treated with chemotherapy, radiation and similar treatment that adults experience, however, they are often treated at a specialized children’s cancer center.
Read MoreSeptember is Children’s Cancer Awareness Month
National Cancer Institute
Extreme obesity may shorten life expectancy up to 14 years
According to a recent study by the NCI, individuals with extreme obesity have a greater risk of premature death and developing serious medical conditions.
Read MoreFDA approves new drug for stomach cancer
Stomach cancer forms in the tissues lining the stomach and mostly affects older adults. According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 22,220 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer and 10,990 will die from the disease, this year.
Read MoreNational Thyroid Awareness Month
Today, with health reform most pre-existing thyroid conditions are covered.
Read MoreCost of U.S. cancer care to take off in coming decade
Cancer treatment in the U.S. could be set to skyrocket in cost, posing a potentially severe problem for patients and insurers alike, according to a study from the National Cancer Institute.
Read MoreCT screening found to be more effective than x-rays
Some people are more likely to be diagnosed with a specific health ailment than others. Those who smoke, for example, are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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Mar 17, 2020
The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
