Effectiveness of Screening for Cancer with Blood Tests
Cancer Statistics Cancer is a term used to identify a medical condition in which abnormal cells start to multiple in the body and destroy healthy cells. There are over one hundred different types of cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and accounts for one out of every four […]
Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer Detection and Prevention April is cancer awareness month and Walk-In Lab would like to share a few facts about this disease, including cancer’s causes and methods for detecting and preventing it. What the Cells May Not Tell You Just the word “cancer” seizes our attention on an emotional level. Yet the physical cancer cells […]
7 Cancer Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore!
We all know how important it is to get checked for your annual cancer screening right?…. Well here are 7 cancer symptoms that women shouldn’t ignore, and should get help right away if these occur! 1. Unexplained Weight Loss 2. Bloating 3. Breast Changes 4. Between-Period Bleeding or Other Unusual Bleeding 5. Skin Changes 6. Difficulty Swallowing 7. Blood […]
(Not) For Women Only: HPV Affects Half of Adult Men, Study Shows
March 2, 2011 Most Men Unaware of Risk, Say Experts People often think the transmission of human papilloma virus (HPV) is something that endangers women, but a new study shows there may be a good reason to aim similar prevention messages at men. Researchers found that about half of adult men could have HPV. “We […]
Digestive Diseases and Hepatitis
Do You Have Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be either acute (lasting less than six months) or chronic (lasting more than six months). Several viruses are known to cause hepatitis. Common forms of viral hepatitis include: Recommended Related to Hepatitis Hepatitis C Alternative Treatments When you’re living […]