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29th September 2009
Ovarian cysts and cancer are two very individual albeit worrisome concerns. It is possible, and even common, for a woman to have ovarian cysts and in the majority of cases they are benign. Cysts on ovaries and cancer are both the result of compromised cel... Read >
Author: kater22nd September 2009
NEOPLASM:-
An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Neoplasms may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called tumor
Neo means new and plasm means growth. Neopla... Read >
Author: medesun23rd August 2009
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. This procedure can be, radical, partial or total. Radical involves the complete removal of the uterus, upper vagina and the paremetrium. Partial involves the removal of only the fundus of the uterus. Tot... Read >
Author: Mercy09th July 2009
Tinnitus is an unpleasant experience people go through on a daily basis, but few know what actually causes their tinnitus. People tend to lose sight that tinnitus is actually a symptom rather than the actual ailment. There are many things that can cause t... Read >
Author: Candy07th July 2009
Tinnitus is an unpleasant experience people go through on a daily basis, but few know what actually causes their tinnitus. People tend to lose sight that tinnitus is actually a symptom rather than the actual ailment. There are many things that can cause t... Read >
Author: Candy12th June 2009
A cervical polyp is a benign tumor that is found on the surface of the cervical canal. They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding, but more often they show no symptoms. The cause of this type of cancer is not fully understood by the experts. It may resul... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft12th June 2009
Pain killers for dogs with cancer are infrequently the best thing we will be able to do to help them. We don't need our beloved dogs to suffer, so it is important to medicate them for pain when they have cancer. Folk diagnosed as having cancer always get ... Read >
Author: petpain killer12th June 2009
Heart cancer is an extremely rare type of cancer. Cancer of the heart is divided into primary tumors of the heart and secondary tumors of the heart. The heart can also be affected by treatment for cancer from other parts of the body.
Primary tumors of ... Read >
Author: Mercy03rd June 2009
Thyroid cancer refers to the malignant tumors of the thyroid gland. Cancers of the thyroid are usually classified according to their pathological characteristics. According to this classification the four malignant tumors of the thyroid are papillary, fol... Read >
Author: Mercy24th April 2009
Another name for cancer is (malignant neoplasm). It's a disease where a group of cells display uncontrolled growth. Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Normally, your body forms new cells as you need them, replacing ol... Read >
Author: Mercy03rd March 2009
Endowment policies are the safest bet when you want to cover your entire family and are a middle class salaried person. Endowment policies are the safest in the sense that the sum assured and the benefits one gets from these polices are pure ones. Various... Read >
Author: Heena Vasnani26th February 2009
Epulis is the most common type of benign or non-cancerous tumor in dog's mouth. A benign tumor is one that does not spread to other parts of the body. However, an epulis can be "locally invasive," which means that it can grow into the tissues surroundin... Read >
Author: hannah05th January 2009
With the worldwide research that surrounds cancer it is not surprising that even films about discovering the cure have been made; the good news is that research continues to make discoveries that allow more people to survive cancer. When you think about t... Read >
Author: suegold08th December 2008
The large intestine, also called colon, is located in the abdominal cavity where it takes the form of an inverted U. It follows the small intestine into the pit right iliac then back along the abdomen, it is experiencing in its upper part, then downhill i... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft04th December 2008
Over the ages, there have been many theories as to what causes warts with perhaps the most popular being the theory that they come from toads! While toads are a little warty in appearance, rest assured that you cannot get warts by handling them. You can g... Read >
Author: Lee Dobbins09th September 2008
A hemangioma is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs. Hemangiomas are one of the most common birthmarks in newborns. Most hemangiomas are not present at birth but develop within the first few weeks to months of life. They a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hemangioblastoma of the central nervous system is a benign tumor (WHO grade I) that is typically cystic and can occur throughout the central nervous system. It is a tumor composed of hemangioblasts, a type of stem cell that normally give rise to blood ves... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed. Approximately 20% of patients with gigantism have MAS and may have either pituitary hyperplasia or adenomas. The most comm... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st August 2008
Skin tags are a small benign tumor that forms primarily in areas where the skin forms creases and also on the fold areas of body, such as the neck, armpits and groin. The tags are most commonly found in the wrinkled skin.
Skin tag is an acquired skin g... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne10th June 2008
A cancer that occurs in any part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system consists of hormone secreting endocrine glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreatic and adrenal glands. Cancers of these organs usually results in excessive horm... Read >
Author: peterhutch05th June 2008
The cure for cancer is still some way off but it is something that science expects to happen possibly within the next few decades; medical research continues to advance in it's war with this disease that plagues humanity. Think about that for a moment; ca... Read >
Author: suegold21st May 2008
The term "benign" implies a mild and nonprogressive disease, and indeed, many kinds of benign tumor are harmless to the health. However, some neoplasms which are defined as 'benign tumors' because they lack the invasive properties of a cancer, may still p... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th May 2008
An angioma is a benign tumor that consists of small blood vessels. They usually appear at or near the surface of the skin. Angiomas may appear anywhere on the body, and aren't considered dangerous. However, they may be present as symptoms of another more ... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumours commonly found in young women. Fibroadenoma means a tumour composed of glandular (related to gland) and fibrous (containing fibres) tissues. Breast fibroadenomas, abnormal growths of glandular and fibrous tissues, a... Read >
Author: peterhutch22nd January 2008
A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be benign or malignant (cancerous). Certain viruses can play a role in the development of tumor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st January 2008
Breast cancer could very well be placed at number one among all the killer diseases in women today. This type of cancer accounts for 26% of all the cancers in women. As such, it is largest killer cancer of all people in world, except maybe lung cancer. W... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne02nd October 2007
Brain tumors occur when cells in the brain begin to divide out of control and start to displace or invade nearby tissues. Occasionally, brain tumors can spread throughout the body. One of the special characteristics of brain tumors is that benign (non-can... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st October 2007
Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face. Acromegaly affects mostly middle-aged adults. Overproduction of gro... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
An angioma is a benign tumor that consists of small blood vessels. They usually appear at or near the surface of the skin. Angiomas may appear anywhere on the body, and aren't considered dangerous. However, they may be present as symptoms of another more ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th April 2007
Cancer is considered a mysterious disease, since it is typically very difficult to detect until it has reached an advanced stage. No test would reveal the stealthy multiplication and spreading of this deadly disease. However, the concerted clinical resear... Read >
Author: Darren Dunner07th April 2007
Brain cancer is a very difficult cancer. It is typically hard to detect and not usually found until some form of motor skills are affected. These tumors have the capacity to grow fast and spread in an aggressive manner, which is known as metastasis. They... Read >
Author: Darren Dunner08th March 2007
Cancer is the name for a disease that can affect cells from all the organs and body’s structures and is considered to be life threatening. The colon and rectum are a part of the large intestine and their function is to absorb nutrients and water from th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola13th February 2007
Breast cancer could very well be placed at number one among all the killer diseases in women today. This type of cancer accounts for 26% of all the cancers in women. As such, it is largest killer cancer of all people in world, except maybe lung cancer. Wi... Read >
Author: Dr.Anna Hardy29th January 2007
1. What is colorectal cancer?
Cancer is the name for a disease that can affect cells from all the organs and body’s structures and is considered to be life threatening. The colon and rectum are a part of the large intestine and their function is to a... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola26th July 2006
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author of www.cancer-free-for-life.com
For many women, hearing a diagnosis of breast cancer remains one of their greatest fears. Obviously, in the worst case scenario, such a diagnosis will end up being fatal and ... Read >
Author: Dr Laurence Magne
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