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Is there ever going to be a cure for cancer?

Dear Doc, Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} Chelsea Dear Chelsea, There are man...

February 10, 2015

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Should I believe that an all-natural product can cure cancer?

Dear Doc, I was told by a friend that her aunt was diagnosed with cancer and she ordered an all-natural product, which she took and on returning to th...

February 3, 2015

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Was Ebola produced in a lab?

Dear Doc, Was Ebola produced in a lab? Michele Dear Michele, Is God a black female? The question is one that many ask when it comes to the Ebola virus...

January 27, 2015

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Can the Cancer Society help me get a US visa for treatment?

Dear Doc, My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer and applied for a US visa to seek medical attention, but was refused. We donât have the treatment...

January 20, 2015

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Should we ban persons coming from ebola affected countries?

Dear Doc, Why would St Vincent and the Grenadines and other countries put a ban on our sisters and brothers from Africa travelling here? Like we are s...

January 13, 2015

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Was the ebola disease produced in a lab?

Dear Doc, Was the ebola disease produced in a lab? Wendy Dear Wendy, Is God a black female? The question is one that many persons ask in relation to t...

January 6, 2015

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Can being vaccinated protect you from chikungunya?

Dear Doc, I take the flu shot every year. Will I be protected from the chikungunya fever?{{more}} Elvis Dear Elvis, I am sorry to tell you that you ar...

December 23, 2014

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How is the Ebola Virus spread?

Dear Doc, How is the Ebola Virus spread? Junior Dear Junior, The Ebola Virus spreads through the contact with infected persons; their body fluids, eit...

December 16, 2014

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How does the Aedes Aegypti mosquito transmit Chikungunya?

Dear Doc, How could a little mosquito transmit such a deadly illness and anyway I was not bitten by any mosquitos and I use nets at night.{{more}} Bra...

December 9, 2014

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Why is it that we have fewer cases of dengue?

Dear Doc, How is it that they claim that the same aedes aegypti mosquito transmits dengue fever virus, but yet still we have so few cases of dengue fe...

December 2, 2014

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What is ebola?

Dear Doc, WHAT IS EBOLA? Brian Dear Brian, Ebola Virus Disease/Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever or simply Ebola is a disease caused by the Ebola Virus. This h...

November 25, 2014

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Is chikungunya an airborne disease?

Dear Doc, This Chikungunya virus must be spread in the air, because it is transmitted so fast. Adrian Dear Adrian, The rapid spread of the chikungunya...

November 18, 2014

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Why is it that people are only now getting chikungunya?

Dear Doc, If it is true that we had the mosquitoes that transmit the chikungunya virus around for many years now, why is it now that people are gettin...

November 11, 2014

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Should I get tested if am not showing any signs of prostate cancer?

Dear Doc, I have no problem urinating and there is no blood in the urine. Can I feel assured that my prostate is okay?{{more}} Wayne Dear Wayne, Never...

October 21, 2014

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I am breaking my bones without realizing and getting infections. What could be wrong?

Dear Doc, I was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia and a broken forearm. I did not fall. Whilst in the hospital, I was told that my kidneys were n...

October 14, 2014

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What areas are susceptible to cancer of the skin?

Dear Doc, What areas are susceptible to cancer of the skin? Junior Dear Junior, All areas of the skin are vulnerable!! Many black people develop melan...

October 7, 2014

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What is the relationship between gas and cancer?

Dear Doc, I went to my doctor with “gasâ and vomiting. He told me about the possibility of infection with the bacteria called H. pylori and th...

September 30, 2014

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Should a man be worried about breast cancer?

Dear Doc, I am a man and ever since reaching age 60, both my breasts have enlarged. I even wear T-shirts when I swim. Should I worry about breast canc...

September 23, 2014

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What else can I test for?

Dear Doc, I have been experiencing a mild fever for the past four weeks which I thought was just the humidity this time of the year, but my wife noted...

September 16, 2014

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When I have sex it is very painful. Should I be worried?

Dear Doc, During intercourse I experience pain deep within my vagina and bleeding. I am 32 years old and have never had a pap-smear. Should I be worri...

September 9, 2014

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What should I do about lump in my breast

Dear Doc, I am sixteen years old and can feel a hard lump in my breast. What is the best plan action? Catherine Dear Catherine, I am happy to know tha...

September 2, 2014

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Do I still have to have pap smears if am no longer sexually active?

Dear Doc, I am 50 years old and no longer have sex since my husband died. Seeing that I am no longer sexually active, do I have to continue having pap...

August 19, 2014

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Can the Cancer Society assist my aunt in getting a US visa?

Dear Doc, My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer and applied for a US visa to seek medical attention, but was refused. We donât have the treatment...

August 12, 2014

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Why do people who have been diagnosed with cancer lose so much weight?

Dear Doc, Why do people who have been diagnosed with cancer lose so much weight? Andrea Dear Andrea, Weight loss associated with cancer generally pres...

August 5, 2014

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Can people like me afford health insurance?

Dear Doc, My friend has been diagnosed with cancer and has had extensive treatment which amounted to over two hundred thousand dollars. She was fortun...

July 15, 2014

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Can I challenge decisions of my insurer?

Dear Doc, I was diagnosed with cancer but my insurance carrier refused to pay the charges for my treatment, claiming that I had only recently gotten t...

July 1, 2014

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Are natural forms of treatment of cancer more effective than chemotherapy?

Dear Doc, I visited my local herb doctor who convinced me that the use of chemotherapy is very dangerous to the body and that he does not recommend th...

June 24, 2014

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Should my church put all its resources into educating people about pancreatic cancer?

Dear Doc, Our local church group is planning on adopting an approach to promote cancer education for this year. Our pastor was moved by the fight with...

June 17, 2014

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Am young and my family has no history of cancer; should I buy health insurance?

Dear Doc, I am 25 years old and have been considering purchasing health insurance. There is no history of cancer in my family and I am young. I am won...

June 3, 2014

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Isn’t my insurer supposed to cover me for my cancer treatment?

Dear Doc, I was diagnosed with cancer, but my insurance carrier refused to pay the charges for my treatment, claiming that I had only recently gotten ...

May 27, 2014

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Can a blood test be used to diagnose cancer?

Dear Doc, I was browsing through the Internet and read about blood tests that can be done to diagnose cancers. It seems very simple and straight- forw...

May 20, 2014

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Is there an all-natural cure for cancer?

Dear Doc, I was told by a friend that her aunt was diagnosed with cancer and she ordered an all-natural product which she took, and on returning to th...

May 13, 2014

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Should I go overseas to have my breast test results reviewed?

Dear Doc, I had a mammogram which noted a suspicious finding. My doctor told me that she will be referring me to the local surgeon to review me and po...

May 6, 2014

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There is a lump on my right breast; should I be worried?

Dear Doc, I am on the female rugby team and, during a medical check for travel to the regional games, a lump was noted in my right breast. I am 20 yea...

April 8, 2014

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Is a pap-smear examination painful?

Dear Doc, My friend told me that when she had her pap-smear done it was very painful. If that is the case, I donât want it. Is it really a painful p...

April 1, 2014

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Can exposure to sun increase risk of skin cancer in albinos?

Dear Doc, My girlfriend is an albino and loves to wear her bikini swimsuit and sunbathe. Can that increase her risk of skin cancer?{{more}} Larry Dear...

March 25, 2014

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Cancer treatment too expensive?

Dear Doc, I was listening to the news about the very high cost of treating cancer. It looks like only persons who have good medical insurance or are r...

March 18, 2014

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Is it necessary to have a mammogram in the U.S?

Dear Doc, I had a mammogram which noted a suspicious finding. My doctor told me that she will be referring me to the local surgeon for review and poss...

March 13, 2014

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Does it make sense paying for cancer insurance?

I had health insurance for the past five years that covers cancers only. I had no reason to make a claim and when I look at it, that was real money do...

March 4, 2014

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Cancer cured by an all-natural product?

Dear Doc, I was told by a friend that her aunt was diagnosed with cancer and she ordered an all-natural product which she took and on returning to the...

February 25, 2014

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Which is the best procedure to treat prostate cancer?

Dear Doc, My friend in New York was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he told me that his urologist used a high tech procedure, where they put some r...

February 18, 2014

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Where’s a cancer vaccine?

Dear Doc Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} There are many reasons for this long...

February 11, 2014

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Where is a vaccine for cancer treatment?

Dear Doc Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} There are many reasons for this long...

February 4, 2014

News

Two families already in houses built by volunteers at Orange Hill

Families will soon be called upon to select a number in a lottery type system, as the selection process moves in gear for the occupants of newly built...

August 12, 2022

News

Senator eyes West Kingstown seat

Unity Labour Party (ULP) Senator Keisal Peters believes that she possesses the qualities for becoming a candidate for the party in the next general el...

August 12, 2022

News

MCMH to be used for healthcare of women and children

Intentions have been made clear to utilise the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) to deliver healthcare mainly to women and children, once the Acute...

August 12, 2022

News

Ailing Senator, Julian Francis, is back in SVG

Senator Julian Francis has returned to St Vincent and the Grenadines. The government senator was flown to Barbados after suffering a stroke on July 24...

August 12, 2022

News

Man killed, others injured in Arnos Vale Karaoke shooting

St Vincent and the Grenadines recorded its 26th homicide this week when Frenches resident, Jaron DeRoche was shot and killed at Arnos Vale. Police hav...

August 12, 2022

Editorial

Strengthening relations in turbulent times

The visit of a Vincentian government delegation led by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves to the Republic of China on Taiwan would, in normal times, not a...

August 12, 2022

Editorial

Sport and Mini-States: Opportunities must be seized

Within the space of one month, the athletes of the Caribbean have been afforded the precious opportunities of competing on the global stage at two maj...

August 9, 2022

Editorial

Continuation of ULP status quo a unified consensus?

Last Sunday, July 31, the governing Unity Labour Party (ULP) held its national Convention at the Campden Park Secondary School. Given the proximity of...

August 5, 2022

Editorial

Emancipation and Decolonization

As we prepare to commemorate Emancipation Day, albeit in a rather limited form given its significance, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has provided ...

July 29, 2022

Editorial

One door closes, another opens

THE CARIBBEAN CAN be at least moderately pleased at the outcome of the just concluded World Athletics Championships held in the United States north-we...

July 26, 2022

Our Readers' Opinions

Whatever has been borrowed, put it back!

EDITOR: I admire how the Bank Clerks put back the carbon paper into the booklet from which they wrote records of their transactions. Whoever uses it n...

August 12, 2022

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Coalition parties in the Caribbean don’t last long

EDITOR: The election results of St. Kitts and Nevis is no surprise, except for the margin of victory. In understanding Caribbean politics, coalition p...

August 12, 2022

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West Indies cricket needs a rethink

EDITOR: West Indies white ball cricket team has not yet returned the joy and smile on West Indian faces, for they are consistently loosing as if it is...

August 5, 2022

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Asking teachers to reapply for jobs is totally unjust

EDITOR: Allow me the privilege to vent my concern on a matter, which I assume still rest heavily on the minds of many Vincentians. It’s almost one yea...

August 5, 2022

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The family legacy

EDITOR: We were royalty and we knew it. European blood flowed in our veins and we were proud to be associated with our Scottish ancestry. Being connec...

August 5, 2022