Lung Cancer

Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These types are diagnosed based on how... 

Shoulder Problems

The most movable joint in the body, the shoulder is also one of the most potentially unstable joints. As a result, it is the site of many common problems. They include sprains, strains, dislocations, separations,... 

Von Willebrand’s Disease

Von Willebrand’s disease is a hereditary deficiency or abnormality of the blood protein von Willebrand factor, which affects platelet function. The von Willebrand factor is found in plasma, platelets,... 

Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment

Cancer is a disease in which cells become abnormal and form more cells in an uncontrolled way. With breast cancer, the cancer begins in the tissues that make up the breasts. The cancerous cells may form...