Cancer Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 9:18 PM

The latest discoveries in medical technology are using certain antibodies for cancer prevention. These medical miracles are called monoclonal antibodies, or "Mabs", and can be used to help ward off all kinds of cancers. The technology to aid doctors and nurses fight cancer has only come about within the last several decades. Further research continually turns up more and more Mabs, providing hope for those who have already developed cancer and for those who are trying to protect themselv... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 8:26 PM

Many men, especially those later in life have made the decision with their doctors to simply watch and wait. The male hormone testosterone contributes to the growth of cancer. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system; it wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body - because of this can cause various urinary problems. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Andi Michaels @ Saturday, 26th May 2007 @ 2:12 AM

When you think about cancer prevention and control, the bladder is probably an organ that does not come to mind immediately. This is because bladder cancer is often overlooked due to the surge in information regarding cancers of the breast and prostate. But there is a breadth of information available which focuses on preventing and treating this form of the disease. Because bladder cancer usually attacks you later in life, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle today. Poor habit... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Ajeet Khurana @ Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 @ 8:12 PM

According to the 2007 report of the World Health Organization, the next thirty years will witness a significant global rise, in the number of deaths due to non-communicable diseases, especially cancer. This prediction is mainly due to the ageing of the population of the world. However, even without that bit of news, we are aware of cancer being a major killer. But we do know that a cancer, when detected in its earliest stages, is generally curable. Hence, it is advisable to make sure that... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 6:01 PM

Detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appears to be more common in African American men and men with a family history of the disease. Prostate cancer is normally a slow growth cancer that can take years before it becomes deadly. The prostate gland is located directly beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer du... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Friday, 18th May 2007 @ 6:48 PM

The prostate gland is located directly beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appears to be more common in African American men and men with a family history of the disease. At an advanced age, the risks of surgery for prostate cancer or other more radical treatments may actually be worse than the disease. The main job of the prostate gland is to make seminal fluid, the milky substance that transports sperm. Pros... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Friday, 18th May 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Asbestos is a group of minerals resistant to fire and has long been used throughout history for various purposes. It was found in the burial clothes of the ancient Egyptians. Asbestos is mined from metamorphic rocks. When this material is used in materials to increase their resistance of fire, it is often mixed with cement and woven into clothes and fabric. Asbestos is everywhere in your household, from your brake shoes, in your electric oven, and hot plate wiring, it is in the insulatio... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Friday, 18th May 2007 @ 12:34 AM

America received a shocking piece of news in March 2007. John Edward's wife, Elizabeth, had been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She spoke calmly, with inner strength, about how she had asked her husband to continue his presidential campaign, and how she wanted to campaign by his side. She did not want to be best known by her illness; she wanted, in fact, needed, to carry on as normally as she could. Her diagnosis gave a face to this illness. Americans began to discuss E... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Pat Carpenter @ Wednesday, 16th May 2007 @ 9:12 PM

The American Cancer Society predicts 34,170 new cancer cases in Texas this year. Of those, 2, 480 are expected to be breast in third place, following lung (9,920 cases expected), and colon/rectum (3,220). Nationally, 26% of new cancer diagnoses 178,480 will be breast, accounting for one-third of all cancers in women. Warnings about environmental toxins, the dangers of inadequate diet and nutrition, and risk factors associated with family history abound. Combined with dismal statistics on the dec... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Monday, 14th May 2007 @ 12:28 AM

Our lung is one of the main "motors" of our body. Yet, often it is not given due attention and care, and it remains in the background when it comes to issues of the hearth or brain. The main function of our lung is to exchange the gases between the air we breathe and our blood. It is through our lung that carbon dioxide is emptied from our body and oxygen is transported to our blood vessels. It is not widely known that the two sides of our lung are not identical to each other. The... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Tuesday, 8th May 2007 @ 12:25 AM

Pancreas lies horizontally behind the stomach. It serves to release enzymes that help digestion, and hormones that serve to regulate carbohydrates metabolism. It helps regulating the sugar level (glucose) of your body. Pancreatic cancer spreads very fast and it is difficult to spot it, therefore, it is a major cause of death among cancer illnesses. It is a cancer that spreads very rapidly to other parts and organs of the body, making surgical intervention useless in protecting the patien... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Tuesday, 8th May 2007 @ 12:24 AM

If you learn to recognize what the breast cancer symptoms are, you empower yourself to find out what's going on with your body. You might find out it's not cancer. You've lessened the burden of worry because you recognized a possible symptom, and bravely forged ahead to get diagnosed. If you do you have cancer, you have a much better chance reaching the goal of recovery and long-term survival than if you'd put it off. If you can learn to identify symptoms you... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 7th May 2007 @ 4:02 PM

If you have prostate cancer, are concerned about getting it, or if you're looking out for the health of someone you love, this article can help. Many men, especially those later in life have made the decision with their doctors to simply watch and wait. Prostate cancer is simply a malignant tumor of the prostate gland. Early prostate cancer is confined to the prostate gland itself; most of the patients with this type of cancer can live for years without any problems. About one man ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 7th May 2007 @ 3:51 PM

The prostate gland is located directly beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only one man in 34 will die of the disease. Prostate cancer is simply a malignant tumor of the prostate gland. Many men, especially those later in life have made the decision with their doctors to simply watch and wait. About 80 percent of men who reach the age of 80 have prostate cancer. At an advanced age, the risks... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Pat Carpenter @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 6:37 PM

According to the American Cancer Society, cancers such as colorectal, thyroid, and testicular are rising in individuals under 40 years of age in Dallas, Houston, throughout Texas, and in the rest of the nation. In addition, the National Cancer institute and the Lance Armstrong Foundation reports that cancer survival rates among that specific age group have not significantly improved in twenty years. Dr. Karen Albritoon, director of adolescent and young adult oncology at Boston's Dana... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 6:17 PM

The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system; it wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body - because of this can cause various urinary problems. Early prostate cancer is confined to the prostate gland itself; most of the patients with this type of cancer can live for years without any problems. Detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Prostate cancer is deadly... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Wednesday, 2nd May 2007 @ 12:28 AM

I know it from experience. Bruises on my hands do not heal. They have not for the last 13 years and no matter what, they will stay. I look like an alien at times with my broken skin. You think putting on a rubber glove is helpful? Well, no. The condition of my skin got worse after sweating in the glove. Rubber and heat are a killer combination for sensitive skin. What is there to be done? Once you have missed the great chance of your life of keeping a housemaid, or simply build a ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Wednesday, 2nd May 2007 @ 12:26 AM

After breast cancer diagnosis, time is of the essence to ensure recovery. Digest the news; then start learning, so you're comfortable with your informed choices for breast cancer treatment. Building Your Team Before choosing surgery, you build a breast cancer treatment team. You need surgeons, oncologists, anesthesiologist, and radiologist. If you're able, you are the leader of this team. You have to live with the choices made. Breast surgeon - recommends and perfo... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 1st May 2007 @ 1:48 PM

Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appears to be more common in African American men and men with a family history of the disease. Prostate cancer is normally a slow growth cancer that can take years before it becomes deadly. Simply put, cancer that grows in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system; it wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 1st May 2007 @ 1:45 PM

If you have prostate cancer, are concerned about getting it, or if you're looking out for the health of someone you love, this article can help. Prostate cancer is normally a slow growth cancer that can take years before it becomes deadly. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system; it wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body - because of this can cause various urinary problems. Like other canc... more...