Cancer affects millions of people every year, and doctors and medical scientists are constantly looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of radiation therapy and chemotherapy for their patients. One method that has been gaining new ground is the use of restricted calorie diets and certain types of foods. This has been shown to increase the efficiency of radiation therapy.
Radiosensitizers Are Used to Help Increase Effectiveness
Before discussing the way diet effects radiation therapy, it is important to understand the other methods that help.
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Cryotherapy has a number of uses. For as many people that have used it, there are just as many who have not heard of it yet. However, it is a very hot topic, one which is worth investigating. Here is why this very cold therapy option is so hot right now.
Cryotherapy Quickly Removes Skin Tags and Moles
Prior issues with removing skin tags and moles is that if they were cancerous, some of their cells could transfer to the nearby tissues and bloodstream.
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If you've found out that you have an allergy to cats, things can get hard if you and your family have already become attached to a pet cat. Even though the allergies can be miserable, you probably still don't want to give up your cat. Immunotherapy, in the way of allergy shots, can help some people, but everyone's reaction is different. When you first start getting the shots, they will not be given to you at full strength, so you may still have a reaction to your cat until you build up your immunity.
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If you are a new parent who follows parenting blogs and debates to get the perspectives of other parents on infant care and health, then you may find yourself questioning whether or not you should vaccinate your child according to the schedules set out by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and most pediatrician and infant care clinics. The choice to immunize your child against certain viruses and other illnesses is entirely yours to make.
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Many people suffer from seasonal allergies. These allergies are caused from the pollen in the air, or even dust mites around the house and outside. If you suffer from these allergies, you might be wondering if there is any relief. Here are some things that you need to know about allergies.
How Do I Know If I Have An Illness Or Allergies?
Some of the symptoms of allergies and the common cold can be very similar, but the treatment for each is very different.
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