Category Archives for Cancer
Symptoms of Lymphoma
Unlike other cancers, the cure rate is quite high for this health condition. The key is recognizing the symptoms early.
Lymphoma Signs
Some of the most common symptoms are weight loss coupled with increased sweating in the evenings. Itching is experienced and there is pain after drinking alcohol. The sensation is felt where the lymph node has grown. As the lymph node grows, it affects other organs. Nerves are pinched resulting in loss of muscle control.
Other major signs include kidney failure and...
Brain Tumor Symptoms
Brain tumor is a very difficult disease marked by severe pain. It is caused by the abnormal cell growth inside the skull or somewhere within the brain. It affects not only adults, but also children, teenagers and even infants. Some of the tumors affecting kids below two years of age are low-grade glioma, ependymoma and medulloblastoma. In infants, the most common tumors of the brain are atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor and teratoma. In order to determine the impact of this chronic disease, knowing...
Lung Cancer Symptoms
Lung cancer is a chronic and life-threatening disease that is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells in any part of the lungs. If the condition is not treated immediately, the cancer cells may invade and spread to the other parts of the body, which is referred by medical practitioners as metastasis. The early diagnosis of this health condition is very significant to enhance the quality of life of patients. In addition to this, it is also important that patients consult with medical...
What Causes Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is cancer that affects the breast. The vast majority of breast cancer occurs in women, although men can develop breast cancer too. ‘Cancer’ is the name for a group of diseases in which the body’s cells are changed in appearance and function. Such abnormal cells can grow out of control and form a mass or ‘tumor.’ When abnormal cells originate in the breast tissue, the mass is called a breast tumor.
Causes of Breast Cancer
The exact cause or causes of breast...
Colon Cancer Symptoms
Like most cancers, recognition of the symptoms is essential for successful treatment of this disease. The proceeding information should be understood and learned by all health all conscious individuals.
Colon Cancer Signs
The early symptoms of the disease is tumor bleeding. As the tumor increases, bowels may change. The stool will turn narrow. There will be some stomach pain. One may feel bloated or very full. Cramping and severe gas pains will ensue. Diarrhea or constipation will be experienced....
Leukemia Symptoms
Although its cause is still being debated, there are symptoms of the disease you can recognize. One may experience some or all of them.
Leukemia Signs
One indication is a feeling of chronic weakness regardless of physical activity. This is coupled with inexplicable weight loss. In some cases the weight loss may be extensive. One may become suddenly prone to viral infections. Susceptibility to bacterial diseases will be apparent.
Other signs are frequent headaches and some skin rash. The skin will...
Liver Cancer Treatment
Liver cancer treatment depends on the cancer stage as well as the health status of the patient. Treatments aim to get rid of the cancer. If that is no longer possible, the goal will be to prevent its growth or relieve the symptoms.
Surgery
Partial hepatectomy is a process that removes cancer from the liver. Some healthy tissues are taken out as well. Surgery is possible if the liver is in good condition and the tumor is still small.
Cryoablation
Cryoablation utilizes cold to eliminate the cancer...
What Causes Cancer?
Cancer is defined as “any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; more simply put “cancer begins when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control”. Cancer cells originate from damage to DNA; damaged DNA can be inherited or caused from other factors such as smoking. Damaged DNA can be repaired or the affected cells die, however, there are cases when the damaged cell does not die but continues to regenerate resulting in more damaged cells. Cancer...
