Tag archive for ‘cancer’
Cell changes in the cervix
Cell changes in the cervix is not a disease, but may be a precursor to cervical cancer. The cervix is called the bottom of the uterus. Women between 23 and 50 years are called every three years for screening tests, GCK. Thereafter every five years until age 60. To have regular smear tests provide good [...]
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is mainly older men who are affected and it is the sixth most common cancer. For many sufferers, the tumor can be easily removed, but the patient must go on periodic inspections. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Do you have it; you should immediately contact the [...]
A healthy behaviors prolong life after cancer, say experts
A healthy lifestyle that includes eating right, exercising and maintaining a normal weight can increase the chances of long-term survival of cancer, especially breast cancer, colorectal or prostate cancer, according to new recommendations from the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society). About one in every 25 Americans is a cancer survivor. “Many wonder how they [...]
A new stool test could help detect colon cancer early
A noninvasive stool test could help doctors detect early-stage colorectal cancer and precancerous growths, according to a recent study. The test could help minimize false positives and prevent deaths associated with this type of cancer, said researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Exact Sciences, the company that developed the test.
Few young women suffering from cancer take steps to preserve their fertility
There are several options for women who may wish to become pregnant after treatment for cancer. Very few young women with cancer take steps to preserve their fertility while undergoing treatment for the disease, says a new study. The findings suggest that women of reproductive age with cancer need more information on methods of fertility [...]
Cadmium in the diet may increase breast cancer risk
One study found that women who consumed more had 21 percent more likely to develop disease Consuming the toxic metal cadmium in the food we eat may increase the risk of breast cancer, a new Swedish study suggests. Cadmium, found in many agricultural fertilizers, may reach the earth and water, the researchers said. Some of [...]
Endometriosis increases the risk of three cancers of the ovary
Women with a history of endometriosis experience a significant increase in the risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a recent study. Endometriosis is a condition in which the cells lining the uterus grows in other areas of the body. It affects about ten percent of women of childbearing age.
Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer
Heart disease could be a risk factor for prostate cancer, suggests a new study. If this relationship is confirmed in future research, means that changes in lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart disease, such as losing weight, exercising and a healthy diet may also protect men from prostate cancer, say researchers Duke Cancer Institute. [...]
Liver cancer
Liver cancer is characterized by a malignant tumor in the liver. Early in the disease, the symptoms seem benign. They can manifest as fatigue, mild fever, back pain and diarrhea. After a while, the subject lost weight and became anemic. When the tumor grows, it begins to compress other organs adjacent to the liver. It [...]
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor in the breast, affecting mostly women. Men also may be suffering from breast cancer, but much more rarely. Breast cancer becomes increasingly common with age, reaching a maximum frequency around 50 years. The late forms evolve more slowly. Symptoms Nodule in the breast, breast deformity, skin irregularities, pain in [...]
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