Articles for Category: Cancer
A Look At The Symptoms Of Breast Cancer
Back in the early part of the 1990's a film called 'The Medicine Man' was released and the story revolved around a doctor working in South America who discovers the cure for cancer, only to lose it in a local disaster. But on the other hand, When the cure is finally discovered it will have a huge impact around the world. The causes for cancer seem to be many but despite all the knowledge we gain, it is still almost impossible to know if or when a person will contract it.Latest Treatments For Breast Cancer
Which treatments are used is determined by which stage the cancer is in as well as where it is located and how big the tumor is found to be. Treatments for breast cancer are: chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, lumpectomy, mastectomy and lymphatic tissue removal.Melanoma - 48,000 Deaths Worldwide Each Year!
INTRODUCTION: Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). It may also occur in the eye and is called intraocular or ocular melanoma; however it can occur anywhere on the body. It is the most dangerous of the common types of skin cancer and oftens appears as an enlarging coloured skin spot, usually occuring in adults, but it is sometimes found in children and adolescents. The disease is more aggressive than basal cell skin cancer or squamous cell skin cancer.Breast Cancer Symptoms Pain
Every woman should do a monthly self exam of her breasts. Her doctor can show her how this is done. Women over forty should have regular mammograms done. The best way to save your life is to catch breast cancer in its early stages.Bladder Cancer - Diagnosed in 61,000 Americans a year!
INTRODUCTION: Bladder cancer refers to any of several types of malignant growths of the urinary bladder. It characteristically causes blood in the urine; this may be visible to the naked eye (frank haematuria) or detectable only by using a microscope (microscopic hematuria).Ovarian Cancer - The Frightening Diagnosis!
INTRODUCTION: Almost 15,280 women die yearly in the United States from ovarian cancer. Despite this, the 5-year survival rate for ovarian cancer has improved significantly over the past 30 years. The prognosis of ovarian cancer is closely akin to the stage at diagnosis. No approved screening method is available at this time for this disease.Pancreatic Cancer - Vitamin D Cuts Risk By Up TO 50%!
INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic cancer is a condition in which malignant (cancer) cells are produce in the tissues of the pancreas a large organ that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. It is difficult to find and diagnose for the following reasons: There aren't any obvious signs or symptoms in its beginning stages. It typically spreads (metastasizes) quickly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a primary reason why it's a leading cause of cancer deaths. Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis (outcome), even when diagnosed early and may occasionally result in diabetes.Testicular cancer - 95% Cure Rate With Early Diagnosis!
INTRODUCTION: Testicular cancer is a disorder that occurs when cancerous (malignant) cells develop in the tissues of a testicle and is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 to 35. It is most common among Caucasians and rare among men of African and Asian origens.
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