Cancer Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 10th July 2008 @ 2:01 AM

Cancer is a household word in our society. It would be rare to meet somebody that does not know of a person that has died of cancer, or even that has cancer currently. Celebrities' battles with cancer are well publicized, and many of us have picked up on the common treatments for cancer and causes of cancer, without having any first hand experience with it. It has become somewhat of a holy grail of medicine, being the first to find a cure for cancer. In fact, scientists in Cuba have recentl... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Amit Kheterpal @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 6:33 PM

The breast cancer surgery is done to make sure that the cancerous tissue is removed and make sure that the breast is saved by removing the malignant tissue. The aim is to remove the unwanted growth of the tumor while it is localized which means that the tumor has not spread itself throughout the breast. As far as types of breast cancer surgery goes there are several types of breast surgery and the doctor in consultation with you will decide the best surgery possible. Mostly the decision t... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Dick Aronson @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 10:47 AM

Malignant brain tumors occur in about 4.5 people per 100,000 population, they may occur at any age but brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in patients younger than age 35. In adults, incidence is generally highest between ages 40 to 60. There are two main types of brain cancer. Primary brain cancer starts in the brain. Metastatic brain cancer starts somewhere else in the body and moves to the brain. The most common tumor types in adults are gliomas and meningiomas. In c... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 2:38 AM

It is important to stress that once you start experiencing the symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma (shortness of breath, chest pains, coughing up blood, and palpitations) you should immediately seek specialized help. The traditional treatments for mesothelioma include surgery if the tumor has spread out and is beyond radiation-curable radiation therapy (external and internal radiation), and chemotherapy, which includes using a pill or needle to insert anti-carcinogen drugs into the body... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 2:28 AM

Brian's courageous battle with mesothelioma came to an end on the 24th December 2001; he passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. 95, asbestos cancer Mesothelioma: Indications of a Mesothelioma cancer include a build-up of fluid between the pleura covering of the chest wall and the diaphragm. Mesothelioma, being a deadly form of cancer, ruins the prospects of victims and their families. This varies depending on the concentration of the asbestos dust and fibres in the area bu... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 2:25 AM

Pericardial mesothelioma: This form of mesothelioma which attacks the pericardium surrounding the heart is extremely rare. In addition to these conventional mesothelioma cancer treatments, there are also various experimental treatments currently under investigation which offer new hope. Your lawyer will need to know the extent of damage and the stage of your cancer, so it is advisable to provide a medical report from your doctor to enable your lawyer to put together a solid mesothelioma lawsuit ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 2:19 AM

The two places in which mesothelioma can develop are the lungs and the abdomen, but it is most commonly found in the lungs. None of these treatments seem to be highly effective in curing patients, but like other types of cancer, research is being done to try and find a treatment that will successfully heal Mesothelioma patients. If you have been affected by this disease your quality of life may have, or will in the future suffer by having being infected with Mesothelioma. Should I conside... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 2:17 AM

The cause of pericardial mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. Now, in the 21st century (some 50 years later - the latency period of pericardial mesothelioma), these young men who are now over 60 years of age are beginning to exhibit the symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma. As with all cancers, early detection is the best defence against mesothelioma. For instance, in several cases it was found that people now being diagnosed with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos thi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Dick Aronson @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 11:04 AM

Liver cancer also known as primary or metastatic hepatic carcinoma is a fairly rare form of cancer in the western world (1% of all cancers) but much more common in Africa and parts of Asia (10% to 50% of all cancers).It is much more prevalent in men and incidence increases with age. Liver cancer is rapidly fatal, usually within 6 months from gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hepatic failure or metastasis. TYPES OF LIVE CANCER Most primary liver tumors are known as hepatomas (hepatocellular ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By April Kerr @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 2:06 PM

Mesothelioma is considered to be the most deadly type of cancer that cannot be cured easily and the person who suffers from Mesothelioma do not survive for a long time as the lining of the internal organs like the heart, the lungs and the stomach is affected. This cancer is mainly caused by the exposure to asbestos or materials that contain asbestos. This cancer cannot be detected at an early stage as the symptoms of the disease can be seen only in the developed or the last stage. It is a malign... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Dick Aronson @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 2:20 AM

Stomach cancer is common throughout the world and affects all races, it is more common in men than women, and has its peak age range between 40 and 60 years old. Stomach cancer mortality is higher in Japan and Chile, presumably because of the different diets in those countries where they are less dependent on red meat. Over the last 25 years the incidence of stomach cancer in the western world has decreased by 50% and the resulting death rate is less than a third of what it used to be b... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Gregory Smyth @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 10:17 PM

It seems unfair, but it has recently been proven - children who survive cancer in early childhood go on to be at a hugely increased risk of heart disease. A 20-year study by the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study has recently been completed, and it has found that those who survived child cancer were up to 10 times more likely to have atherosclerosis, 6 times more likely to have heart failure, and 5 times more likely to have a heart attack than those who had a cancer-free childhood. The stud... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Bradley Smith @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 9:54 PM

The sudden onset of a deadly cancer is possibly the last thing on your mind when you feel "not so normal". However victims of asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) barely survive 12 months, after being diagnosed with this cancer. The two most common forms of mesothelioma have different symptoms, relating to different parts of the body. Pleural mesothilioma (present in the lining surrounding the lungs) and peritoneal mesothilioma (present in the lining surrounding the abdominal cavity and... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Dick Aronson @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 5:54 AM

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in the USA with equal distribution between men and women. Colon cancer usually affects people over the age of 40, with the majority of people who are diagnosed with the condition being over 60 years of age. Colon cancer may affect any racial or ethnic group; however, some studies suggest that Americans of northern European heritage have a higher-than-aver... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Dick Aronson @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 1:53 AM

Lung cancer may be the most tragic cancer because in most cases, it might have been prevented, 87% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. Lung cancer has long been the most common cause of cancer death in men and since 1987 it has also become the most common cause of cancer death in women. Lung cancer is the second most commonly occurring form of cancer in most western countries and although the lung cancer incidence is less common in developing countries, the rapid increase in the populari... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Joaquin Costa @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 10:47 PM

Lung cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the world. In the USA we have seen many cases of asbestos that are simply destroying entire families. Not only in states with a huge history in the construction industry, have show thousands of cases of asbestos victims, but over the last 15 years, mortality from lung cancer has more than tripled. One of the most dramatic and serious problems with lung cancer is the most common and take 15 to 20 years to develop after exposure. Asbestosis, or ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Dick Aronson @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 6:18 PM

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women affecting one in eight women during their lives. It may develop at any time but the risk of developing it increases as women get older. It is far more common in post-menopausal women and the risk continues to increase with rising age. CAUSE The cause of breast cancer is not known and while it can also occur in men, the much higher occurrence in women implicates estrogen. Today, breast cancer, like other forms of cancer, is considere... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 10:40 AM

Local excision may also be used in early stages, in order to remove the cancer cells. Years of unprotected sun exposure can cause some skin cancers. Dangerous UVA and UVB rays from the sun and repeated exposure to these rays can effectuate skin cancer. Information concerning diagnostic methods, treatment options and even the pathophysiological characteristics of this condition has been provided in useful details by researchers, but the specific causes of prostate cancer remain unknown... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 10:10 AM

The body is equipped to deal with cancer. Women who have their ovaries removed at an early age rarely get breast cancer. The reasons one of the reasons cancer is so feared is because it is one of the least understood diseases. They are also 55 percent more likely to develop the most deadly form of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, which can spread into the lymph system, bones and the organs. As with any cancer, the outcome is always better if it is caught early. In the case of limited stag... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By James Culp @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 7:57 AM

A longtime treatment for common prostate diseases as well as baldness may be a treatment in helping prevent prostate cancer in those with high risk, a recent re-examination of a 2003 study shows. ( N Engl J Med 2003; 349:1569-1572, Oct 16, 2003) The study was one of the largest of it's kind, performed on almost 19,000 men over the course of 7. The men were randomly assigned either a placebo or the popular drug known as finasteride, which is branded as Propecia for treating baldness a... more...