Our Kirsty’s dying wish: bring back cervical cancer test that could have saved her
Her frail body ravaged by months of illness and agonising pain, Kirsty Winstanley knew she had lost her fight against cancer.
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Using gold nanoparticles to hit cancer where it hurts
Using gold nanoparticles to hit cancer where it hurts
( Georgia Institute of Technology ) Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown that by directing gold nanoparticles into the nuclei of cancer cells, they can not only prevent them from multiplying, but can kill them where they lurk.
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Types of Fibroids
A fibroid is a tumor or an abnormal growth that is benign. It is not associated with cancer, and they almost never develop into cancer. These fibroids can grow on the uterus and or the ovaries. One half of all women will have a fibroid, however, most probably won’t know it. That’s because most of them never cause any problems or symptoms. Occasionally a doctor may stumble upon one accidentally when doing a routine pelvic exam.
The 5 different types of fibroids are classified depending on their location. They are:
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