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[ 2008-04-26 ]
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. In the United States; about 8,000 to 9,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year. Over his lifetime, a man's risk of testicular cancer is roughly 1 in 250 (four tenths of one percent, or 0.4%). It is most common among males aged 15-34 years, particularly those in their mid-twenties. Testicular cancer has one of the highest cure rates of all cancers: in excess of 90%; essentially 100% if it has not metastasized.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-04-25 ]
The liver is the largest organ in the body, and the main heat-producing organ. It is surrounded by a fibrous capsule and is divided into sections called lobes. It is in the upper part of the abdomen on the right-hand side of the body and is surrounded and protected from injury by the lower ribs. by peter hutch
[ 2008-04-25 ]
Brain tumor is a leading cause of tumor death, which has poorer survival rates than breast cancer, benign or malignant alike.
A traditional Chinese drink has been proved to be an effective treatment in inhibiting brain tumor growth. For thousands of years, two plant fruits, lycium barbarum and ligustrum lucidum, have been taken as drinks in many Chinese' daily lives. Chinese clinical studies have proved the ingredients in these two plant fruits are effective in inhibiting brain tumor growth. by Guy Siverson
[ 2008-04-21 ]
Thanks to improved treatments and technology today’s survival rate for breast cancers detected at or before Stage 1 (no more than 2 centimeters in size and has not spread or affected lymph nodes) is virtually 100%. Tragically, only a small percentage of breast cancers are by peter hutch
[ 2008-04-21 ]
Leukemia- Leukemia is a type of cancer . Cancer is a group of many related diseases. All cancers begin in cells, which make up blood and other tissues. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. by peter hutch
[ 2008-04-17 ]
The pancreas is a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen. It is connected to the duodenum, the upper end of the small intestine. The narrow end of the pancreas, called the tail, extends to the left side of the body. by peter hutch
[ 2008-04-16 ]
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. by Joyce Turner
[ 2008-04-12 ]
Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer may help save your life. When the disease is discovered early, you have more treatment options and a better chance for a cure. Most breast lumps aren't cancerous. Yet the most common sign of breast cancer for both men and women is a lump or thickening in the breast. Often, the lump is painless. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-12 ]
Thyroid cancer can occur in any age group, although it is most common after age 30 and its aggressiveness increases significantly in older patients. The majority of patients present with a nodule on their thyroid which typically does not cause symptoms. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-11 ]
Cervical cancer: malignant cancer of the cervix uteri or cervical area. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in its advanced stages, which has made cervical cancer the focus of intense screening efforts using the Pap smear. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-11 ]
Vulvar cancer is a relatively rare diagnosis, representing about 5% of all gynecologic cancers, and only about 1% of all female cancers in general. There are about 3,500 new cases reported annually in the US and approximately 900 death a year attributed to this disease. by Joyce Turner
[ 2008-04-11 ]
The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs. Each breast is made of 15 to 20 lobes. Lobes contain many smaller lobules. Lobules contain groups of tiny glands that can produce milk. Milk flows from the lobules through thin tubes called ducts to the nipple. The nipple is in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces between the lobules and ducts. by ab robinson
[ 2008-04-11 ]
The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. Together, they form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also known as the large bowel). Tumors of the colon and rectum are growths arising from the inner wall of the large intestine. Benign tumors of the large intestine are called polyps. Malignant tumors of the large intestine are called cancers. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-10 ]
Bowel cancer may also be called rectal, colorectal or colon cancer. However, once the cancer has spread beyond the wall of the bowel, it becomes harder to treat. The bowel cancer statistics on these pages are designed for use by health professionals. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-10 ]
Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other normal body functions. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-09 ]
The prostate is a gland. It helps make semen, the fluid that contains sperm. The prostate surrounds the tube that carries urine away from the bladder and out of the body. A young man's prostate is about the size of a walnut. It slowly grows larger with age. If it gets too large, it can cause problems. by Bob Pardue Pardue
[ 2008-04-09 ]
Breast cancer is a dreadful desease and a top killer of women today. If you have been diagnosed with cancer or are on a treatment schedule, don't feel that you are alone in this battle. The article will give some positive advice for coping with breast cancer and I hope it helps you to realize you can become a survivor. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-02 ]
Blood is a part of the body. Blood has different components sch as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. The red blood cells (RBC), platelets also called monocytes because it is belong to the “myeloid” group and other white blood cells belong to the “lymphoid” group. Lymphoid cells are affected. Disease progresses quickly. by Peter Nisbet Nisbet
[ 2008-04-01 ]
Your choice of mesothelioma attorney is very important because an asbestos cancer case is not cut and dry. 80% of mesothelioma is caused by smoking which provides a compelling defense for the asbestos companies. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-04-01 ]
Colorectal cancer is a term used to describe cancers (lumps, growths, tumours) of the colon (the large intestine or bowel) and rectum. Together, they are one of the most common cancers in the world. by Peter Nisbet Nisbet
[ 2008-03-30 ]
Asbestos lung mesothelioma is one form of this type of cancer, 80% of which is caused by smoking and not exposure to asbestos. There are treatments available, but these are mainly palliative, and compensation should be sought to finance it. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-03-24 ]
Throat cancer is a condition where cancer affects the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat. About 600 people in Victoria are diagnosed with cancer of the throat, mouth or nose each year. by Rachel Broune
[ 2008-03-15 ]
Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, to metastasize. Cancer develops when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. by TZACHI b
[ 2008-02-27 ]
Parents of child with spreading cancer seek online second medical opinion
by TZACHI b
[ 2008-02-27 ]
Parents of premature infant, now 10 years old with severe physical problems, seek medical advice
by Tim Wright
[ 2008-02-24 ]
Breast cancer is the number one disease that women in the United States fear the most, and for compelling reasons. It is the leading cause of death among women between 40 and 55 years of age and is the second overall cause of death among women (exceeded only by lung cancer). Unfortunately, it is also on the rise worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, this year about 175,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and about 43,300 deaths from breast cancer will occur among women in the USA. by Peter sams
[ 2008-02-21 ]
The organs and tissues of the body are made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Cancer is a disease of these cells. Cells in different parts of the body may look and work differently but most reproduce themselves in the same way. Cells are constantly becoming old and dying, and new cells are produced to replace them. by Peter sams
[ 2008-02-21 ]
They disrupt the activity of any cells in their path, damaging or killing both healthy and cancerous cells. by Peter sams
[ 2008-02-20 ]
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in your ovaries. Only women have ovaries, so only women get this kind of cancer.
by Muna wa Wanjiru
[ 2008-02-19 ]
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, and one of the most common types of cancer in general. It is estimated that one in seven women that live to age 90 will develop breast cancer. by Muna wa Wanjiru
[ 2008-02-19 ]
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men, and the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in America, other than skin cancer. One out of every six American men will develop prostate cancer at some point in his life, and an American man is 33% more likely to get prostate cancer than an American woman is to get breast cancer.
by Muna wa Wanjiru
[ 2008-02-18 ]
You don’t know what you got till it’s gone; you don’t appreciate it until it happens to you…blah, blah, blah. Such are the clichés and sentiments of those of us who get into a major accident and the insurance company of the offending driver, the drunk who slammed into you, refuses full retribution. by Muna wa Wanjiru
[ 2008-02-18 ]
The world we share today is filled with health problems. It's hard to say if many of them existed long ago, since they lacked the technology to understand. by Jeff Kimball
[ 2008-02-03 ]
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. This disease attacks the protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs and in almost all cases is fatal, although new treatments for cancer are always underdevelopment giving us hope we may live cancer free sometime in the future. by Juliet Cohen
[ 2008-01-31 ]
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. by Natalie Halimi
[ 2008-01-13 ]
Cytotoxic chemotherapy is one of the chemotherapeutic methods which affect cancerous cells. by Ivan Chia
[ 2008-01-09 ]
This article is about how is mesothelioma diagnosed and more mesothelioma resource. by Neelima Reddy
[ 2008-01-05 ]
Usually, cervical cancer exhibits no symptoms to detect the presence of cancer in your body. As cervical cancer is a malignant tumor, it is very important for you to have Pap tests done annually. by Peter Kent
[ 2007-12-28 ]
Mesothelioma that has become malignant can be difficult to treat for quite a few reasons. As with all cancers, the disease becomes more and more difficult to treat as it progresses. by Juliet Cohen
[ 2007-12-17 ]
Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. by Peter Kent
[ 2007-12-09 ]
Mesothelioma is a rare lung type of lung cancer usually associated with exposure to asbestos. It has a long latency period which means that people who are exposed to asbestos usually do not have the disease show up for 20 to 40 years.
by Juliet Cohen
[ 2007-12-01 ]
Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is evaluated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-11-28 ]
Holistic and non-traditional cancer treatments focus on the whole body, rather than just on the illness or part of the body. These treatments focus on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional elements of the body, which are interconnected to maintain wellness. These therapies are used to prevent illness, reduce stress, prevent or reduce side effects and control or cure disease. by Darryl Bonjoulais
[ 2007-11-23 ]
Freckles, once considered a sweet addition to a child’s face, are now considered by sun-savvy Australians as the result of too much sun.
by Lionel Estridge Estridge
[ 2007-11-21 ]
The simple task of pain evasion can be life-saving, but it is important to keep in mind that everyone will react to pain treatments in different ways! by Noah Salzman
[ 2007-10-26 ]
Before you drive yourself crazy worrying if you have mouth cancer, here is some information of what to look for... by Uchenna Ani-Okoye
[ 2007-10-09 ]
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, usually associated with previous exposure to asbestos. Signs and symptoms of the disease include among other things, shortness of breath and rapid unexpected weight loss as in patients with Mesothelioma, nutrients in the blood stream cannot always be absorbed resulting in malnutrition and weight loss. by Jon Stout
[ 2007-10-08 ]
Since there is also evidence to indicate that green tea can prevent cancer as well, drinking green tea is not only safe—it’s also highly recommended by some medical experts. Therefore, green tea may not just be a thirst-quencher—it may also be a key ingredient of a healthy diet. by Carolyn Bell Smith
[ 2007-10-07 ]
Experts are expecting 178,000 women to be diagnosed with large-scale breast cancer and 62,000 of locally confined cancer. The very first factor of developing breast cancer is being female followed by advancing age. by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-09-07 ]
Cancer is one of the diseases for which we cannot find a complete cure. A population of cells with abnormal growth characterizes cancer. These abnormal cells invade and destroy adjacent tissues, and may spread to other organs. The main cause for all types of cancers is the presence of abnormalities in the genetic material of the transformed cells. |
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