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24th September 2009
Breast Cancer Treatment In India
What is Breast Cancer?
The term breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. The breast is composed of two main types of tissues: glandular tissues and stromal (supporting)... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia22nd 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: medesun11th September 2009
Although there is no known cure for breast cancer, if it is caught early, it can be treated. The treatments that a patient can undergo are designed to chase the tumor into remission. Therefore, with this hope in mind, it is important that a malignant tumo... Read >
Author: Muscle Man07th August 2009
The endothelial lining of blood vessels, lymphatics spaces and serous membranes occasionally give rise to tumors which could be malignant.
They could arise from the pleura (Pleural mesothelioma) and rarely from the pericardium (Pericardial Mesothelioma... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest diseases ever to have been discovered by mankind. Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that is a fast proliferating type of cancer which affects the mesothelial cells of some internal organs, the mesothelium is the protec... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
The endothelial lining of blood vessels, lymphatics spaces and serous membranes occasionally give rise to tumors which could be malignant.
They could arise from the pleura (Pleural mesothelioma) and rarely from the pericardium (Pericardial Mesothelioma... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen08th July 2009
Cancer word is taken from Latin word “carb”, which means malignancy. Cancer disease can be defined as “an abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, to metastasize.” Cancer is also known as malign... Read >
Author: Henry Funk01st July 2009
Mesothelioma is a diagnosis that nobody wants to hear from their doctor. Why? The disease is a malignant form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma gets its name from the part of the body that it first attacks. The Mesothelium... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava18th June 2009
The cancer is rarely found in the United States, with less than 5000 victimized people. Generally, the older generation has been found to be the most affected.
Types of Treatment Available
Surgery is the first treatment that the majority of patients... Read >
Author: Thanate Tan12th 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
Localized cancer in a particular part of the lung is termed as Stage 1 but when the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes at the top of the lungs it is termed as Stage 2. Stage 3 lung cancer is when the cancer spreads to the chest walls. Stages of lung can... Read >
Author: Mercy03rd 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: Mercy27th April 2009
This refers to a malignant tumor that develops from cells in the breast. Usually breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands or the ducts. The passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple. Less c... Read >
Author: Mercy24th April 2009
The three most common types of cancer treatment are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Treatment is aimed at removing the cancer cells or destroying them in the body with medicines or other agents.
Radiotherapy uses radiation as a special kind of... Read >
Author: Mercy17th April 2009
Early detection of lung cancer warning signs - or any other types of illnesses - is crucial in helping to find a cure for the disease. Indeed, the earlier one is able to find out about the disease, the better chances they have for combating the illness.
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Author: Michael Lee28th January 2009
Over a century ago, the naturally occurring fibrous substance asbestos became popular in many industries because of its durability, fire resistance, and effectiveness in insulating properties. In recent years however, asbestos has been linked to often lif... Read >
Author: Asbestos17th January 2009
The male prostate is a small gland that is about the the same size as a walnut and sits below the bladder and just in front of the rectum. An important gland, the prostate manufactures the fluid that helps carry sperm.
A very significant problem which ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders17th January 2009
The prostate gland is a fairly small gland which is about the size of a walnut and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. A very important gland, the prostate makes the fluid which helps carry male sperm.
One major problem which can a... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders16th January 2009
There are two health care issues that might make Canada's pet owners consider purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a type of malignant tumor or growths that invade the surrounding tissues and ... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli03rd December 2008
Los Angeles, CA- It is common knowledge the typical Type A Workaholic is a heart attack waiting to happen. In the case of Richard (Dick) Gunther (www.dickgunther.com), author of How High is Up? The Tale of a Restless Spirit (Emerald Book Co. - A division ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th November 2008
Thyroid cancer is a kind of tumor that develops when abnormal cells start growing in the thyroid gland. This is an unusual cancer type that is quite uncommon. Generally, if this cancer type is found in the early stage, they can be treated more efficiently... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson31st October 2008
There are two health care issues that might make Canada's pet owners consider purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a type of malignant tumor or growths that invade the surrounding tissues and ... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 17th October 2008
Melanoma is the most risky type of skin cancer. Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes which are found predominantly in skin but also in the bowel and the eye. It is due to wild growth of pigment cells, called melanocytes. Melanin also protects the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen26th September 2008
Liposarcoma also called is soft tissue sarcomas. Liposarcoma is malignant tumor that develops in fat cells in deep soft tissues such as those in the thighs or in the retroperitoneum. They are typically large, bulky tumors, which tend to have multiple smal... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2008
Liposarcoma also called is soft tissue sarcomas. Liposarcoma is malignant tumor that develops in fat cells in deep soft tissues such as those in the thighs or in the retroperitoneum. They are typically large, bulky tumors, which tend to have multiple smal... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Skin cancer is the most common cancer, accounting for about half of all cancers in general. Melanoma – a cancer that begins in the melanocytes – accounts for only about 3% of all skin cancer cases, but is the most serious and lethal form of skin canc... Read >
Author: Dr. Patricia David15th September 2008
You feel a mild pain in the breast so you tartan for lumps. You felt a little bump. The next best rung is to consult a surgeon, you might have breast disease. Breast growth is a malignant tumor that starts from the cells of the breast. Breast canker occur... Read >
Author: Jody Siena21st August 2008
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous mineral of metamorpic hydrous magnesium silicate. The term "metamorphic" is used to describe a process of extreme heat and pressure which creates specific secondary patterns of minerals with new chemical and/or ph... Read >
Author: Christian Ward29th July 2008
An asbestos claim lawyer is exactly what you need if you have contracted any asbestos related diseases as a result of asbestos exposure at workplace. Some of the most common but life threatening diseases that you may develop due to asbestos exposure inclu... Read >
Author: stary25th June 2008
Costello syndrome is a rare, distinctive, multiple congenital anomaly syndrome, characterized by soft, loose skin with deep palmar and plantar creases, loose joints, distinctive coarse facial features and skeletal and cardiac abnormalities. Characteristic... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Costello syndrome is a rare, distinctive, multiple congenital anomaly syndrome, characterized by soft, loose skin with deep palmar and plantar creases, loose joints, distinctive coarse facial features and skeletal and cardiac abnormalities. Characteristic... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Carcinome of cells of Squamous is the second common cancer of the skin. The cells of Squamous are the small ones, punts cells of skin normally found in the layer external of skin. The changes can start in the normal skin or the skin which was wounded. The... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chordomas is the most common musculoskeletal lump. This is a malignant tumor which quite slowly grows. It possibly disseminates to other organs, usual lung. It represents only approximately all malignant bone tumor 1%. Chordomas was possibly discovered in... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th May 2008
Melanoma – Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Melanoma, a pigmented skin tumor that is quite serious and may be life-threatening. Melanoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that produce the ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown21st 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: peterhutch15th May 2008
The Desmoid tumor appears in the bacillar structure form tendon and the ligament, usually in arm, leg or central spot, moreover sometimes in and neck. The exact cause of desmoid tumor remains unknown. Desmoid tumors may occur in patients who have a histor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of malignant tumor that occurs in the dermis, the second layer of the skin. Although metastasis rarely occurs, DFSP is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate. It usually presents in ear... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Melanoma is a cancer of the pigment producing cells in the skin, known as melanocytes. Cancer is a condition in which one type of cell grows without limit in a disorganized fashion, disrupting and replacing normal tissues and their functions, much like we... Read >
Author: peterhutch18th April 2008
The pancreas is a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen. It is connected to the duodenum, the upper end of the small intest... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th April 2008
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that affects the epithelium or lining of the heart, abdomen or lungs. Asbestos Mesothelioma Papillary is a cancer that occurs due to exposure of the human body to asbestos. It is not common but when the disease occurs, th... Read >
Author: Miodrag Trajkovic13th April 2008
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor. It affects the epithelium that lines the lungs, heart or abdomen. This condition affects those who are exposed to asbestos and products that contain the same.
Asbestos is used widely in the building industry, factorie... Read >
Author: Miodrag Trajkovic30th January 2008
A basal cell carcinoma is a skin cancer that originates from basal keratinocytes in the top layer of the skin. These tumors typically appear on sun-exposed skin, are slow growing, and rarely metastasize. In the United States skin cancer is the most common... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th November 2007
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lung (pleural mesothelioma) or the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). The only known cause of mesothelioma in the U.S. is exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has a long latency peri... Read >
Author: Legal22nd August 2007
One rare form of cancer is called Mesothelioma, a malignant tumor in the mesothelial tissues of the lungs and the abdomen, arising from the inhalation of asbestos. Its rarity is one of the reasons why a lot of people are not aware of this kind of fatal di... Read >
Author: Smith Chen24th July 2007
The risk of developing cancer has become one of the most thought provoking issues of our time. Worldwide statistics show that as bountious as 10.9 million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year. As research into the food we eat becomes a... Read >
Author: hamza23rd July 2007
The risk of developing cancer has become one of the most thought provoking issues of our time. Worldwide statistics show that as many as 10.9 million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year. As research into the food we eat becomes more c... Read >
Author: Jenn Jenkins21st May 2007
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men, and the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in America, other than skin cancer. One out of every six American men will develop prostate cancer at some point in his life, and an American... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu09th 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 January 2007
Being afflicted with prostate cancer is one of the complications that men can suffer. Other than skin cancer, this form of cancer is also the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in America. In fact, one out of every six men in the U.S. will develop thi... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton03rd 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 fabiola16th November 2006
Not much is known about mesothelioma, even though each year around 10,000 people die of it around the US. The first case of mesothelioma linked to asbestos inhaling was recorded as early as 1898. Then year by year more cases started to appear until now wh... Read >
Author: Ermenegildo Billar06th October 2006
The baby boomer population bubble has now reached 60 years old. This means that many of us are going to need to face illness and diseases that come with surviving six decades. Prostate cancer is one such disease that is expected to grow in number over t... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks23rd September 2006
Cancer can occur in any part of the body - lungs, intestine, rectum, breast or prostate. Prostate cancer develops as a malignant tumor that starts in the prostate gland. There is a possibility of the cancer spreading from the prostate to the lymph nodes, ... Read >
Author: Kelly Moore26th 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 Magne16th July 2006
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which typically affects the cells in one of two areas of the body in nearly 2,000 people annually. One potential effected area is the lining around the outside of the lungs, just inside of the ribs, known as pleural mesoth... Read >
Author: William Johnson01st July 2006
Around 1.5 percent of women are likely to develop ovarian cancer at some stage of their life. It is less common than breast cancer but is considered as the most serious and fatal of all gynecological cancers.
The reason for this is that the cancer is ... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski22nd February 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Eule
Certainty versus Myth
84% of American companies have below average marketing programs, with the vast majority of these coming from the small and medium-sized business sectors. Although business pundits have a variety of theo... Read >
Author: Mary Eule Scarborough25th January 2006
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor developed from cells of the breast, and it is one of the most common cancers affecting females, at time has not been established what is the exact cause of this one, but last researches clearly pointing that there are se... Read >
Author: Hector Milla30th December 2005
Wise Woman herbal and home remedies are simple, safe ways to help yourself when you have a diagnosis of uterine fibroids.
Uterine fibroids are solid muscle tissue growths in the uterus. They are also called fibroid tumors, myomas, or leiomyomas. Fibroi... Read >
Author: Susun Weed09th August 2005
By: Charlene J. Nuble
You feel a mild soreness in the breast so you checked for lumps. You felt a little bump. The next best step is to consult a doctor, you might have breast cancer. Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from the cells of... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble
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