What are the symptoms of asbestos-related disease?
If you have been exposed to asbestos you should tell your doctor. They will examine you and may refer you for tests, for example, a chest x-ray or lung function test. If you smoke, you should stop, since smoking can greatly increase your chance of asbestos-related lung cancer. You [...]

Lung cancer symptoms are rarely felt until the disease has developed into an advanced stage. Even when symptoms are felt, people often tolerate them for some time before they seek medical assistance. For instance, it’s easy to shrug off shortness of breath as being out of shape, or a chronic cough as a bad cold [...]

signs warning signs of heart attack
Afew heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. This is especially true for women. Here are some of the signs that can mean a heart attack is [...]

The most common cause of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis (sometimes called “hardening” or “clogging” of the arteries). Atherosclerosis is the build-up of cholesterol and fatty deposits (called plaque) on the inner walls of the arteries that restricts blood flow to the heart.
Without adequate blood, the heart becomes starved of oxygen and the vital nutrients it [...]

What are the Warning Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke?
Warning Signs of Heart Attack:
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most of them start slowly with mild pain or discomfort with one or more of these symptoms:
Chest discomfort
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort
Other signs including [...]

Both heart attacks and strokes stem from coronary heart disease. Stroke is the number three killer of Americans and a leading cause of serious disability. Consequently, it is very important to reduce risk factors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly at the onset of symptoms.
Heart attack signs include chest [...]

TREATMENTS:
Defibrillators – If a heart has stopped or has a dangerously abnormal heart beat, treatments to try to restore the normal heart rhythm include an external defibrillator (a machine that administers an electric shock) and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD, a device that includes a thin wire that is inserted into the heart to deliver [...]

The Thoracic Oncology Program consists of an experienced team of nationally recognized cancer specialists experienced in the treatment of:
Lung Cancer
Tracheal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Mesothelioma
Thymomas
Other Mediastinal Tumors
Chest Wall Tumors
Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide. Until recently, the detection of lung cancer occurred in its most advanced stages. But a new screening technique with [...]

Anemia is a below-normal level of hemoglobin* or hematocrit*. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Anemia can be a temporary condition, a consequence of other health conditions, or it can be a chronic problem. People with mild anemia may not have any symptoms or [...]

Medical History (check all that apply)
Heart Disease
High Cholesterol
Diabetes
Irregular heart beat
Heart Murmurs
Chest Pain or Pressure
Dizziness/Fainting
Back or Neck Pains
Arm Pain or Weakness
Leg Pain or Weakness
Abdominal Pains
Stomach Ulcers
Cancer
Circulation problem
Fatigue/low energy
Loss of Sex Drive
Difficulty with Erections
Eating Disorders
Asthma or Emphysema
Anxiety Symptoms
Depression
Sleeping problems
Snoring
Night Restless legs
High blood pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Shortness of Breath
Stroke or Seizure
Depression
Low Blood Sugar
Thyroid Problems
Menstrual Problems
Family and Genetic History (check [...]

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a slow growing cancer in which the bone marrow – the soft, spongy tissue in the center of bones – makes too many white blood cells. This type of leukemia is also called chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic myelocytic leukemia, or chronic granulocytic leukemia.
CML is an uncommon type of leukemia, making [...]

Every forty-five seconds someone in this country has a stroke. More than 795,000 strokes occur annually, making stroke a leading cause of adult disability. The good news, however, is that attention to stroke risk factors, a low salt/low fat diet, regular exercise and regular check-ups with your physician may reduce your stroke risk.
Stroke Prevention Guidelines
If [...]