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22nd September 2009
Uterine fibroids, also called fibroid tumors or myomas, are benign tumors that grow on the uterine walls. Fibroids are a common problem among women, becoming even more prevalent as they age. This is a condition most women are completely unaware of even th... Read >
Author: Patrick Noack07th September 2009
Nearly fifty percent of children acquire warts at some time or the other. Warts, in the real sense are benign tumors which develop when keratinocytes, a kind of skin cell, is infected by the wart virus. There are many types of warts, the most common being... Read >
Author: Reed Carney06th September 2009
Every year, several thousands of individuals are diagnosed with acoustic neuroma. The effects can be devastating if left untreated due to the variety of harsh symptoms. There is hope for early detection, however, which is why people need to be more aware ... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams21st August 2009
Most individuals develop colon cancer rather slowly, over several years. The first stage of development occurs when a mass of tissues, tumors or polyps (a cluster of benign tumors) grow within the colon walls. Polyp type cancers can grow into the wall of ... Read >
Author: Suzanne03rd August 2009
Before you begin your Yoga journey you need to ensure you are fully aware of the dangers and health risks involved. That means following proper safety precautions and knowing your limits. It is recommended that people suffering from any of the following s... Read >
Author: Andi Jackson17th July 2009
Symptoms are usually prevalent in women with fibroids.. Typical symptoms are full abdominal, bleeding in the vagina, and pain in the pelvic area.. Additionally, the magnitude of a fibroid can give pressure on the urinary bladder and colon, causing constip... Read >
Author: jbrown17212th June 2009
A cancer tumor refers to a swelling or lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells termed as neoplastic. The term tumor is not synonymous with cancer because a tumor can be benign, pre-malignant or malignant whereas by definition cancer is malignant.
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Author: Mercy12th June 2009
There are many causes of benign breast cancer. These are the changes in the breast tissue, any breast infection or injury, and any medicine that are taken that have caused the lumps or the breast pain. Changes in the tissues of a woman’s breasts occur w... 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: Mercy12th June 2009
Bone cancer is when tumor develop in the bone. A bone tumor refers to both benign and malignant growths in the bone. Often, a bone tumor is used to refer to primary tumors of the bone. Bone tumors are classified as either primary or secondary tumors. Prim... Read >
Author: Mercy11th June 2009
It is not a surprise anymore that the teen years could be difficult — for both teenagers and parents. All the biological changes during puberty can make adolescents feel troublesome and unsure of themselves. This is especially fact for girls when it com... Read >
Author: Bryan Len03rd June 2009
Cancer history goes way back. The Greek term carcinoma is the medical term for a malignant tumor. Celsus translated carcinos into Latin cancer. He called benign tumors oncos, which is Greek for swelling and malignant tumors carrions. Celsus later added th... Read >
Author: Mercy30th May 2009
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of breasts and although it is common in women, it also affects men. It is the second most common cancer after lung cancer and it typically starts with a lump and if unchecked could spread beyond... Read >
Author: Mercy28th April 2009
Bone cancer is caused by a problem with the cells that make the bone. One tumor occurs most commonly in children and adolescents and are less common in older adults. Cancer involving the bone in older adults is most commonly the result of metastatic sprea... Read >
Author: Mercy16th April 2009
The whole human body is made up of cells that contain their own genetic material. In a healthy body, these cells divide at a controlled rate, growing and repairing damaged tissues and replacing dying cells. This predetermined rate of cell division is wh... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th April 2009
If you're reading this article, chances are you're suffering from fibroids. And if you're one of the unlucky few who suffer pain, bleeding, or discomfort from exceptionally swollen tissues, you're looking for uterine fibroid treatments. Below you'll fin... Read >
Author: Aurelia McAleese02nd March 2009
So many women have had trouble either conceiving or being able to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many reasons why this happens. First if we rule out pelvic diseases, hormonal insufficiencies, immune system problems, medications (such as antibio... Read >
Author: Louise Green02nd March 2009
So many women have had trouble either conceiving or being able to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many reasons why this happens. First if we rule out pelvic diseases, hormonal insufficiencies, immune system problems, medications (such as antibio... Read >
Author: Louise Green07th January 2009
A recent survey estimated that the average dog owner will visit the vet two-three times a year and spend an average of two hundred dollars. Pet owners who have cats will spend a little bit less. That estimate is for the normal routine stuff like steriliza... Read >
Author: Joan Shine08th December 2008
The cost of cancer is very heavy for society, any action to eliminate the causes of the occurrence of a type of cancer is a benefit, not only in lives but also economic and social development. Some cancers could disappear over 90% if we could adopt a n... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft08th 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 Pendergraft01st December 2008
Skin outgrowths found on the soles of the feet are called plantar warts. These skin lesions are similar to callouses, bunions, and corns. They are benign tumors which are not life threatening though. However, these kind of warts can cause pain and discomf... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble26th November 2008
Usually associated with cancer are tumors. Tumors are: an abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm. This is from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the... Read >
Author: Ric Bai18th November 2008
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors found in the womb or uterus. They are composed of dense fibrous tissue and can cause a variety of symptoms including excessive menstrual bleeding, pain, abdominal swelling and infertility. Fortunately, there is a wide ra... Read >
31st October 2008
A recent survey estimated that the average dog owner will visit the vet two-three times a year and spend an average of two hundred dollars. Pet owners who have cats will spend a little bit less. That estimate is for the normal routine stuff like steriliza... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 17th October 2008
Breast cancer is one of the most common terminal illnesses among women. Yet, to a much lesser degree, men too have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is important to know about breast cancer and how to detect it early, as well as what helps to prevent ... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson17th October 2008
Breast cancer is one of the most common terminal illnesses among women. Yet, to a much lesser degree, men too have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is important to know about breast cancer and how to detect it early, as well as what helps to prevent ... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson30th September 2008
Lung scourged is not just one disease but instead a group of diseases. All forms of bane start cells in the body to change and grow out of power. Most types of growth cells form a lump or bulk called a growth. Cells from the swelling can decipher away and... Read >
Author: Jon Simms19th September 2008
The myth about cancer as a non curable disease is busted now. Though people scare for cancer disease since its recognition due to its deadly nature and non-availability of drugs, now cancer treatment is possible all over the world including India. Cancer ... Read >
Author: Thomas Johnson16th September 2008
Overview
When a group of cells display uninhibited growth, which refers to division beyond the normal limits, this phenomenon is commonly referred to as cancer. Other characteristics include an attack and destruction of surrounding tissues, and the spr... Read >
Author: peter radford08th September 2008
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: John Smith21st July 2008
Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus (the womb) and the single most common indication for hysterectomy.
Uterine fibroids can be present, but be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of all women a... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th July 2008
Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display the traits of uncontrolled growth (growth and division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th July 2008
Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other norm... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st July 2008
There are more than 100 different forms of cancer. Cancer occurs when cells become abnormal and continue to divide and form cells without control or order, forming a growth or tumor. Benign tumors are NOT cancerous; malignant tumors are cancerous. Cancer ... Read >
Author: theburningsoul10th 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: peterhutch04th June 2008
Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) too known as Heller's syndrome. It's too called dementia infantilis, disintegrative psychosis and pervasive disintegrative disorder. Childhood disintegrative disorder is a circumstance in which inexperienced childre... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chondroblastomas are rare epiphyseal bone tumors. It is found in the epiphysis of long bones, usually of the lower extremity. The tumor has a preference for males over females and the mean age of presentation is approximately 20 years old. The tumor may h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chondrosarcoma is a bone cancer types. Chondrosarcoma is a cartilage-based tumor and is in a category of cancers called sarcomas. Chondrosarcomas occur primarily in adults, is rarely encountered during the adolescent years and almost never affects young c... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2008
Birt-Hogg-dube syndrome (BHD) is a very rare human genetic disorder. It is characterized by hair follicle hamartomas, kidney tumors, and spontaneous pneumothorax. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome condition in which benign tumors develop in hair follicles on the he... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2008
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is found at the base of the bladder. A thin tube that allows the passage of urine out of the penis (urethra) runs through the prostate gland. Fluid produced by this gland helps to nourish and support ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown21st 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
Hearing loss is one of the worst impairment one can have in life. Can you imagine a situation where you cannot hear what the people around you are talking about? What will be your reaction if you cannot enjoy the sounds in your environment? Yes, hearing l... Read >
Author: Article King15th May 2008
Hearing loss is one of the worst impairments one can have in life. Can you imagine a situation where you cannot hear what people around you are talking about? What would your reaction be if you cannot enjoy the sounds in your environment? Yes, hearing los... Read >
Author: Jayne Bettles29th April 2008
Bone cancer that originates in the bone — primary bone cancer — is rare. Fewer than 2,500 Americans are diagnosed with this type of cancer each year. The condition affects more children than adults. Bone cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th April 2008
A cyst or tumor is an abnormal growth of tissues that has no useful function in the body. Tumors can be either benign or malignant.
Benign tumors usually are of no threat unless they become too large or obstruct other organs. However, it is best to... Read >
Author: urlreader04th April 2008
Colorectal cancer is a term used to describe cancers (lumps, growths, tumours) of the colon (the large intestine or bowel) and rectum. Together, they are one of the most common cancers in the world. Tumours can be described as benign or malignant. Benign ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown02nd April 2008
Anal warts are uncommon skin infection also known as Condylomata acuminata. Warts are benign tumors of the epidermis.They are caused by virus known as human papilloma virus (HPV).
Anal Warts are tiny, pinhead sized blemishes around the anus for sometime ... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. Together, they form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also known as the large bowel). Tumors of the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. Together, they form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also known as the large bowel). Tumors of the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
A brain tumor is any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the brain itself (neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells), lymphatic tissue, blood vessels), in the cranial nerves ... Read >
Author: Alien17th March 2008
The brain is the central processing unit of the human body. A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. Brain Tumors are any tumors which occur in the brain due to uncontrolled cell division. Brain tumors typically are categorized a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen26th February 2008
Why do women need a vaginal hysterectomy? That is a good question that can make it much easier to deal with things if you are told you need to have this surgery. Hysterectomies are done for several different reasons and the more you learn about the proced... Read >
Author: James Kronefield19th February 2008
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in your ovaries. Only women have ovaries, so only women get this kind of cancer.
Many types of tumors can start growing in the ovaries. Some are benign, meaning they are noncancerous. Benign tumors do not spread and... Read >
Author: Peter sams30th January 2008
The lower narrow portion of the woman’s uterus is called the cervix. This opening to the passageway is called the cervical canal. During a menstrual period the blood flows from the uterus through the canal and into the vagina. Producing mucus that helps... Read >
Author: yes22nd January 2008
Nearly fifty percent of children acquire warts at some time or the other. Warts, in the real sense are benign tumors which develop when keratinocytes, a kind of skin cell, is infected by the wart virus. There are many types of warts, the most common bei... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru22nd 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 Cohen22nd January 2008
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is irregular vaginal bleeding. DUB may be caused by an imbalance of one of the hormones related to ovulation (estrogen or progesterone). In some women, fibroids (benign tumors) or polyps (fleshy growths) of the uterus can al... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st January 2008
Breast cancer has earned the disrepute of becoming the second-most killing type of all cancers that are found in humans, having lost the race only to lung cancer. About one in every ten women has chances of developing breast cancer if precautions are not... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne23rd August 2007
Colon Cancer also known Colorectal cancer. Colon cancer 2nd most deaths for cancers in the US. Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). The colon is the part of the digestive system where the wast... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen31st May 2007
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It is also known as primary liver cancer or hepatoma and hepatocellular carcinoma is a cancer arising from the liver.The liver performs several vital functions. It processes and stores many of the nutri... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th February 2007
Breast cancer has earned the disrepute of becoming the second-most killing type of all cancers that are found in humans, having lost the race only to lung cancer. About one in every ten women has chances of developing breast cancer if precautions are not ... Read >
Author: Dr.Anna Hardy03rd January 2007
Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in the USA, and the number of patients is increasing each year.
Colon cancer occurs when a tumor appears inside the colon or the rectum. Two types of tumors can form inside the large intestine (the co... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola30th December 2006
Colon cancer is, as its name suggests, a disease that affects the colon. The colon is a tube shaped organ, located in the abdomen, that starts at the end of the bowel and ends with the anus. It twists and turns a lot, so its length is over 4 feet.
The f... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola11th October 2006
Uterus is the most common female organ found in all the mammals which includes human also. These are the fibroids are tumors or growth made up of muscle cells and other tissues that grow with in the wall of uterus. These fibroids are some times called as ... Read >
Author: dr jack07th September 2006
Recognizing the signs of breast cancer is very important and can save your life. If the illness is discovered early, there is a high chance it is successfully treated and even cured.
The main sign of breast cancer for both men and women is a lump. Howev... Read >
Author: Nguek-Fluek Nguang07th September 2006
Our bodies are made of small structures called cells, which can only be seen through a microscope. Several cells from tissues and organs, such as liver, brain, kidneys or lungs, each with a different function. Normally, our cells divide and multiply by th... Read >
Author: Nguek-Fluek Nguang31st August 2006
People hear the "C" word and immediately know it's serious. But the double C, colon cancer, is even more frightening.
According to the American Cancer Society, 50% of colon cancer related deaths could be prevented if all people over the age of 50 were... Read >
Author: Christy Berger
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