AUGUST 2008
Heart Cancer Women Nutrition
CANCER CARE

The mission of the Cancer Center at St. Luke's is to provide high quality, personalized cancer care to each patient through a full range of integrated, state-of-the-art services, ministering to the whole patient: body, mind, and spirit.

 In This Issue
Protect Your Head and Neck from Deadly Skin Cancer
Flaxseed Fights Disease Without Breaking a Sweat
Hygiene Products, Some Drugs Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Protect Your Head and Neck from Deadly Skin Cancer
It feels good when your partner gives you a head or neck massage. But could it save your life? He or she may be in the perfect position to spot skin cancer on your scalp and neck. A new study suggests cancer on these sites are especially deadly.

 
Flaxseed Fights Disease Without Breaking a Sweat
Flaxseed is the latest darling of health enthusiasts everywhere. There seems to be no limit to its benefits. Doubtful that something no bigger than a sesame seed can be loaded with disease-fighting substances? Read on to see why size doesn't matter.

 
Hygiene Products, Some Drugs Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest type of gynecologic cancer. That's probably because it typically is not diagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage. But a woman can help protect herself by knowing if she is at risk for this cancer and what symptoms to watch for.

 


Now Online
Information on Ovarian Cancer

Information on Skin Cancer

Information on Melanoma

Cancer: What You Need to Know






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