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What's that word they use for a society where the group of those with money and power are above the law? Oh, that's right: Oligarchy! While this regulatory capture continued, how many of us filled up our homes with these toxic products? Via Think Progress: Large manufacturers and chemical producers have lobbied ferociously to stop the National Institutes of Health from classifying formaldehyde as a carcinogen. A wide body of research has linked the chemical to cancer, but industrial polluters have stymied regulators from action. Last year, the New Yorker's Jane Mayer reported that billionaire David Koch, whose company Georgia Pacific (a subsidiary of Koch Industries) is one of the country's top producers of formaldehyde, was appointed to the NIH cancer board at a time when the NIH delayed action on the chemical. The news was met with protests from environmental groups. Faced with mounting pressure from Greenpeace and the scientific community, Koch offered an early resignation from the board in October. Yesterday, the NIH finally handed down a report officially classifying formaldehyde as a carcinogen: Government scientists listed formaldehyde as a carcinogen, and said it is found in worrisome quantities in plywood, particle board, mortuaries and hair salons. They also said that styrene, which is used in boats, bathtubs and in disposable foam plastic cups and plates, may cause cancer but is generally found in such low levels in consumer products that risks are low. Frequent and intense exposures in manufacturing plants are far more worrisome than the intermittent contact that most consumers have, but government scientists said that consumers should still avoid contact with formaldehyde and styrene along with six other chemicals that were added Friday to the government's official Report on Carcinogens. Its release was delayed for years because of intense lobbying from the chemical industry, which disputed its findings. An investigation by ProPublica found th

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women today. There will be nearly a quarter million new cases this year alone. The silver lining that we have here is that the American cancer Society reports that deaths associated with breast cancer are on the decline.

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Alopecia or hair loss is the side effects of cancer treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow/stem cell transplants. This hair loss occurs due to the medication and treatments that affect or harm the cells that help hair grow two or three weeks into the treatment cycle and the intensity of fall tends to increase after a month. Not all cancer treatments cause hair fall and rarely is there a permanent hair loss due to cancer treatment. Usually, the hair falls and regrows and the situation is temporary, as long as the treatment goes on. In some cases, the hair grows thinner and drier or may not fall out completely or permanently.

How chemotherapy takes place? Depending on type of cancer and period of cancer, it stops cancer cells ability of damage and more to divide. Oftenly drugs are used and different for different person. This is systematic therapy also affect your entire body.

Ovarian cancer develop within the female reproductive glands called ovaries which are responsible for eggs formation.Read more on understanding ovarian cancer staging.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. cancer death rates are falling, with big decreases in major killers such as colon and lung cancer, the American cancer Society said on Wednesday.

Over the years it has been proved in multiple types of research that smoking is one of the biggest preventive causes of cancer. Smoking is responsible for many types of cancers including lung, mouth, liver, pancreas, stomach, kidney, bowel, ovary, bladder cancer etc. In this article, we will understand the effect of smoking on the lung cancer.

Join us as we run and walk together to raise awareness and funds to defeat lung cancer and raise our voices for lung health. Together, we are a FORCE to be reckoned with! We encourage you to form a team, register as an individual or participate virtually. Why CardioFlex Therapy joins the cause? Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women. Anyone can get it - if you have lungs, you can get lung cancer, and it's on the rise in women. More than 32 million Americans suffer from asthma, COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis), and other lung diseases.

Routine dental checkups and annual oral cancer screenings should be your top priority because this will help you recognize any symptoms on time which is the best way to prevent and treat oral cancer.

All about lung cancer, causes risk factors, by Fostr multispeciality clinic. Lung cancer often has more particular symptoms until its advanced and has low rate of survival.

What are oral cancer symptoms? What is the treatment for Oral cancer and how to prevent oral cancer.

Mesothelioma cancer is really a unique kind of cancer that may develop within your body in a few places such as the pleura, a peritoneum or pericardium.

Is there any connection between breast cancer and gum diseases? Let's have a close look at them in the blog written by Dr. Orest Frangopol.

DynaPro Direct is excited about LIVESTRONG - the free fitness program for cancer survivors by YMCA that empowers to stay active and improved quality of life. The sessions run for 12 weeks, and the program is also open to individuals who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Read the complete article here and learn how this fitness program can help cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals.

Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure and there are no findings to suggest that this cancer is caused by other sources

The decision about where to be treated for cancer is one of the most important you will make, especially if it means traveling far from home. Dharamshila Hospital offers everything you need Years of Experience, Focused and Dedicated approach towards cancer, Team of world class professionals, Cutting Edge Technologies, Evidence Based Medicine, International Treatment Protocols and Best Treatment Outcomes.

Cancer can be life-threatening and many people are affected by this. read more about positive and proactive approach to fight Cancer

Did you know that radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and according to the National cancer institute radon gas is associated with close to 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year.

October is the breast cancer awareness month. NBFC is organizing the annual event known as the Pink ribbon challenge to raise funds for the women who cannot afford for a mammograph test and also create awareness about breast cancer.