Breast cancer is traditionally thought of as an exclusively female-related disease. But like breast cancer in women, breast cancer in men is the uncontrolled growth of the cells of the breast tissue. Breast cancer in men can be just as dangerous as breast cancer in women. More than 1,700 men are diagnosed with male breast [...]
One of the steps in an early diagnosis of breast cancer is self-examination. The techniques used to find small abnormalities in the breast are making a great difference for many women. Although medications have been refined there are still debilitating side effects, so early detection in most cases limits their use and greatly improves the [...]
How can something that makes you look and feel so healthy…be so bad for you? * Facts taken from the Skin Cancer foundation: * Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. * More than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by the sun. * The risk for skin cancer [...]
Hey, guess what? In today’s world we are finding more and more problems with people? Do you know why? Could it because our early detections are not working as well as we planned? Is it our health care system and the 45,000,000+ people with out health insurance or un-adequate insurance? Maybe it’s it because you [...]
Colorectal cancer or large bowl cancer is the cancer in the colon, rectum and appendix. These are abnormal growth of polyps that later develop cancerous. The diagnosis is done through colonoscopy. The treatment is done by the surgery followed by chemotherapy. Factors contributing towards colorectal cancer Age: People in the age of 60s – 70s [...]
New research indicates that substances found in pomegranates and mangoes may be natural alternatives to breast cancer medication and other treatment options. If you love sinking your teeth into juicy delectable fruits, you are in luck, particularly if you know someone with breast cancer or are a breast cancer patient yourself. Pomegranates and mangoes are [...]
There are a number of reasons surgery is performed on the lungs. The most common reason involves cancer. If a mass is identified within the lung tissue, a surgical team will be assigned to remove it. There are a few approaches that can be taken depending on where the mass is located as well as [...]
How can Nancy Hopps’ CD “Cancer: Embracing the Healing Journey” help cancer patients? In Nancy’s own words…(taken from a live interview) “I think one of the most challenging things about navigating your way through a cancer healing journey is the feeling, at times, of being very scared and very, very alone. Having been through my [...]
Cancer is caused by the alteration of a cell’s DNA, leading to cellular dysfunction. Altered cells replicate aggressively resulting in tumors which grow relentlessly invading their surroundings. Eventually healthy cells can be choked out, resulting in system failure and ultimately death. Cancer can be caused by a variety of factors relating to genetics, environment, or [...]
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland which is there in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland produces two kinds of hormones. One of which is responsible for regulating the heart rate, energy levels and body temperature. And the other one controls the level of calcium in the body. The thyroid cancer [...]
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