Cancer

Colon cancer treatment options vary by the stage of cancer, location, and damage or spread of cancerous cells. Regular screening is highly recommended for older adults and those with heightened risk factors, and a...

There are a few different steps in diagnosing colon cancer. Regular screening is recommended for older adults and those with heightened risk factors, but if a patient approaches their doctor about concerning symptoms...

Breast cancer is now the second leading cause of cancer death in women. It is a condition in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the breast. The cause of breast cancer is still unknown. According to some...

Cancer is a disease characterised by any malignant tumour growth caused by uncontrolled and abnormal cell division. It may spread to other body parts through the blood stream and lymphatic system. ‘Complementary and...

Lung cancer is just one of the most dreaded diseases experienced by both men and women today. Lung cancer is characterised by uncontrollable growth of cells in the lungs. It is one of the most common causes of death. In...

There are certain choices to make regarding cancer treatment. One option is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM includes medical products such as chiropractics, acupuncture and herbal medicines. These...

Alternative cancer treatments include substitute and complementary therapies for cancer that do not have the approval of a regulating body, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Generally, these...

Alternative therapies to treat cancer have been widely sought by patients suffering from the disease. Here are some commonly used therapies. Two authors, Bob Barefoot and Carl J. Reich, M.D., recommend Acid/Alkaline...

Though there are several kinds of vaginal cancer, the most frequent one is squamous cell carcinoma. This growth takes place in the vaginal wall. Ninety five percentages of the vaginal cancers is constituted by this one...

Cancer of the uterus is also referred to as uterine cancer. Uterus or the womb is a part of female reproductive system where foetal development takes place. Most uterine cancers are an endometrial cancer which means the...

Colorectal cancer, commonly called rectal cancer or colon cancer is a medical term used to describe cancer growing in any part of the digestive system. It usually affects the bowel or the rectum and is caused by unusual...

Most people associate lung cancer with cigarette smoking, but there are many other types of cancers that are linked to smoking. These include oral cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, stomach cancer, oesophageal...

Pancreatic cancers are rare and accounts for only 3 % of total cancers. People amid 60 and 80 years old are more likely to develop this condition. In sexual aspect, men are found to be more prone for this condition...

Blood cancer is found in the mucosa of the bladder at the initial stages of its development. The cancer can be treated without opening up the bladder, if diagnosed at the initial stages. It slowly grows bigger in size...

It is important to note that the human body has the ability to repair itself – to some degree – once smoking is discontinued. Quitting smoking at anytime will reduce cancer risks considerably. However, it is best to...

Continuation of Part 4 Treatment How will I know if the chemotherapy is working, During the course of chemotheraphy, test will be undertaken to check the response of ovarian cancer. Mentioned below are the ways it can...

Continuation of part 3 Prevention Screening for women at high risk of ovarian cancer
Screening of ovarian cancer can be done if any two or more relatives on one side of the family have ovarian cancer under 50 years of...

Prostate is a unique gland present within the pelvis in men. It is located in between the penis and the bladder and even encloses the urethra. The most important function of the prostate gland is the formation of semen...

Prevention The causes are not completely understood of the ovarian cancer. Prevention can be difficult as the chances to know about it are narrow. Several factors are identified that can prevent the development of...

Continuation from part 1 Causes Infertility and fertility treatment Studies have suggested that, there can be a link between infertility treatment and ovarian cancer. But recent studies have dismissed it. Studies are...