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Breast cancer - a general overview :(Submitted by: Radoslaw Pilarski)Copyright 2006 Radoslaw Pilarski Epidemiology Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second most common (after lung cancer) cause of death in this group. However, to some extent, it concerns men as well.Different countries in the world have varying incidence of breast cancer. The West Europe countries and the USA have the highest incidence rates, adequately 35-60/100 000 ... Read article Major breakthrough in the understanding of cancer(Submitted by: John S. Boyd, Ph.D.)Hunting for Genetic Mutations and Cancer The current paradigm in medical research holds that the cause of most cancers is a genetic mutation. For instance, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), an institute at the NIH, "all cancers are based on genetic mutations in body cells." In fact, mutation hunting is big business. Just look at the NIH budget ... Read article Breathing Problems And Backaches? It May Be Cancer!(Submitted by: Melvin H.Gill)Multiple Myeloma In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells (myeloma cells) build up in the bone marrow, forming tumors in many bones of the body. These tumors may prevent the bone marrow from making enough healthy blood cells. Normally, the bone marrow produces stem cells (immature cells) that develop into three types of mature blood cells: 1. Red blood cells that carry oxygen and other ... Read article Cancer mesothelioma - It is a born killer(Submitted by: Fred Lindell)What is mesothelioma? The pericardium is the mesothelial tissue that surrounds and acts as a safeguard to the heart. The pleural mesothelium membrane covers the lungs and chest cavity and peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that enfolds the organs in the abdominal cavity. What is actually cancer mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a dual layered ... Read article Breast Cancer, Prevention is The Cure(Submitted by: Pamela Cronan-Maddox)October has been Breast Cancer Awareness month since 1985. In the coming days, pink ribbons will emerge in abundance, symbolizing the efforts of educational and fund raising events that take place to find the "cure", and offering hope to those already diagnosed. These local and national events will generate millions of dollars. As the "Race for the Cure" continues, how can women incorporate ... Read article Protecting Cats From Cancer(Submitted by: Steve Hill)Cancer does not just affect human beings, cats can also be prone to the ill affects of this deadly disease. I have a cat who is called Pip and in this article I will be writing about my families experience in protecting her from cancer, which the vet has informed us, has ultimately saved and prolonged her life. Pip is a beautiful and loving cat and is very much part of our family. She is ... Read article Cancer Sign North Node - Your Soul's Mission and Path to Fulfillment!(Submitted by: Julia Simkin)The nodes (south and north node) are two points in an astrological chart that possess priceless information about one's karmic past and soul-destined future. Calculated by using the birth data of the individual, the nodes symbolize the unique life path that one is on and can answer many questions about his own, as well as his partner's, inner struggles and desires -- answers that can ... Read article Multiple Myeloma: Commonest Form Of Blood Cancer!(Submitted by: Camry James)Multiple Myeloma is the commonest form of cancer of blood cells, accounting for 15 per cent of all blood cancers. There are about 2500 new cases per annum in the UK, giving rise to 10-15,000 patients with the condition at any one time. The overall incidence is rising, and is ... Read article Over Weight Induces Breast Cancer(Submitted by: Saurabh Verma)Over weight is considered as the health condition that has uncountable visible and invisible side effects in the form of diseases and with more research on this topic more medical conditions found linked to obesity. Medical conditions like high blood pressure, heart related problems are the common one related to over weight that is commonly ... Read article Flax Facts - Naturally Healthy Properties Of Flaxseed(Submitted by: Stephen White)The flax seed is an amazing seed indeed - it is a bit larger than a sesame and it has a shell. The flax plant has provided food as well as fiber for clothing as far back as recorded history. Flaxseed oil also contains an omega-3 fatty acid that is being investigated for its ability to reduce risk of many conditions including hypertension, stroke, some cancers and immune and inflammatory disorders ... Read article Smoking Gun In Cancer Revealed; It's The Smoking Throat(Submitted by: Tom Attea)OK, smoke fans, the facts are out once again. According to the new and pretty inarguable Cancer Atlas and the updated Tobacco Atlas, which were published by The American Cancer Society, if "Smoky, The Scare" gets his way, tobacco use is projected to kill a billion people in this century. (By the way, wouldn't it be more reassuring if the word "Prevention" was in the Society's name?) Now, ... Read article Mammograms for Breast Augmentation Patients(Submitted by: Heather Colman)Despite the possibility of your implant rupturing from the pressure, doctors still recommend that women who have undergone a breast augmentation have a mammogram. Women who are considering breast augmentation should be aware that implants can interfere with finding breast cancer during a mammogram. This is because the implant shows up as a solid white shape, obscuring tumors above or below. ... Read article Why Radiotherapy Is Used For Multiple Myeloma?(Submitted by: Melvin H.Gill)What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a malignant tumour of a type of white blood cell (the plasma cell). Blood cells of all types are made in the bone marrow, which in adults occupies the central position of bones such as the vertebrae, ribs, pelvis and skull. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that, as a result, make excessive amounts of antibody (termed paraprotein ... Read article Breast Cancer - A Death Sentence Caused By Neglect(Submitted by: Kacy Carr)The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught in the early stages of growth will give better odds for the patient to control the disease with the help of today`s modern medicines and technology ... Read article Green Tea: Raise a Cup to Your Health!(Submitted by: Katya Coen)The Western world is just now catching on to what the Asians have known for 4,000 years, that one cup of green tea has an abundance of health benefits. As a matter of fact, for centuries the Chinese people have been drinking green tea as treatment for everything from depression to headaches. Today, both the Western world and the Eastern world are conducting studies to produce scientific ... Read article The Benefits Of Cancer Information Are Enormous(Submitted by: Susan Dean)Finding out you or someone that you love has been diagnosed with cancer is to say the very least a devastating blow. It will become not only a hard road emotionally, physically but also financially. This is why you need to find as much cancer information as you can. This may be in the form of advice and support from doctors, counselors, specific cancer organizations, family and friends including ... Read article How To Get Compensation For Mesothelioma Cancer?(Submitted by: Ian Koch)There are various types of cancer. Some of these types are relatively easy to treat and even heal others are more difficult. In average the figure has passed 50% when it comes to full restoration from cancer. But like I said, the variety is large. Mesothelioma cancer is one of the deadliest disease conditions encountered in people living at the areas of industries that manufacture the asbestos ... Read article Sunscreen and Skin Cancer- Protecting the Skin Just Got Easier(Submitted by: Sue Dolan)Astounding ground breaking news on sunscreen and skin cancer is revealed. It is a new sunscreen product that promises to be the cornerstone of every anti-aging skin care regime. On 7/24/04 the FDA approved a new over-the-counter sunscreen, Anthelios SX, developed by L'Oreal. A sunscreen that now goes farther than ever before to protect against sun damage and skin cancer. The ... Read article Breast Cancer: Steps To Aid In Early Detection(Submitted by: Donna Rivera-Loudon)I learned some interesting facts about breast cancer that I feel every woman should know. The sources I used for this article included the American Cancer Society, The National Cancer Institute, and the Avon Foundation's Breast Cancer Crusade. Early breast cancer isn't usually detected by pain. In fact, when breast cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. That is why regular ... Read article Economy Drives Regulation, Innovation and Investment in Renewable Energy, Water Industry and Healthcare(Submitted by: ECON Corporate Services)China's Attempt to Balance the Environment and a Rapidly Growing Economy Drives Regulation, Innovation and Investment in Renewable Energy, Water Industry and Healthcare July 2006, China-AsiaStocks.com With China's growth at double digit rates into the first half of the year, the environmental concerns and pollution problems are escalating as quickly as the economy, with an estimated 76 ... Read article More articles1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
What is cancer?
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division
and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct
growth into adjacent tissue (invasion) or by migration of cells to distant
sites (metastasis). This unregulated growth is caused by a series of
acquired or inherited mutations to DNA within cells, damaging genetic
information that define the cell functions and removing normal control of
cell division. ...
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