Shelley Szabel

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• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer?

  Cancer is an unhealthy condition in which the cells of a part of the body rapidly divide and thrive without an apparent cause. These abnormally growing germ cells clump together, forming a buildup of tissue called a tumor that sets it apart from normal healthy tissue. When this happens in the...

• What Is a Thyroid Biopsy?

  In a thyroid biopsy, a small tissue sample of your thyroid gland is removed and then examined under a microscope to test for an infection, cancer cells, and other thyroid disorders. The thyroid is a small gland located in lower part of the neck, just below the larynx. The gland's main function is...

• Treating Breast Cancer

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• How to Prepare For Immunotherapy

  What is Immunotherapy?The immune system is made up of a network of organs, cells, and chemicals that work together to protect the body against diseases. In light of that, immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that works by enhancing your body’s immune system to fight infections and diseases....

• Breast Cancer Risk Could Depend on a Combination of Gene Variation and Environment

  A recent topic for many people concerned about breast cancer is the genetic factors involved. Genetics is a confusing topic for many people because it can be hard to determine the exact risk of getting a disease. While we know that genetics is a factor, the specific genes that cause cancer have been...