Leading Cause of Skin Cancer
Posted on September 3, 2008
The leading cause of skin cancer is over exposure to sunlight. The reason for this is that it is virtually impossible to stay out of the sunlight and an attitude that a suntan is a sign of health and vitality. This article will elaborate on the cause of skin cancer and ways to prevent it spreading.
The Sun produces two forms of ultraviolet radiation that is thought to be the carcinogen that causes cancer. These are UVA and UVB radiation. They are both ultra violet radiation but have different wavelengths. Initially it was though that UVA was the only cause but… Continue reading
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First Signs of Skin Cancer - Early Warnings
Posted on September 3, 2008
Skin cancer, a disease in which cells lose the ability to grow in normal healthy ways, is a rising concern for many people. Every year, 1.3 million American people are diagnosed with some kind of skin cancer, and almost half of everyone in the country will have had some form of skin cancer by the time they are 65. It seems like a bleak picture, but the good news is that modern medical technology can cure almost every known form of skin cancer as long as it is detected early and given the proper treatment, which means that knowing the… Continue reading
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Skin Cancer Types, Risk Factors, Signs and Treatment
Posted on September 3, 2008
Skin cancer represents the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, surpassing lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. Tumors develop primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. Contrary to popular conception, skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions. Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but the sun’s damaging effects begin at an early age, therefore protection should start in childhood in order to prevent skin cancer later in life.
Types of Skin CancerThe main types of skin tumours are: 1. Melanomas… Continue reading
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Mesothelioma Cancer - Dealing With Pain
Posted on August 31, 2008
Pain is an unpleasant sensation. Most mesothelioma patients suffer from pain to a certain degree. It can be mild but it can also be acute or chronic. Acute pain is severe pain that comes quickly but usually lasts for a short time. On the other hand chronic pain is more persistent and lasts for a longer period of time. Pain arises both from the tumor itself and from the treatment taken. Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can cause pain. Perhaps it is chemotherapy drugs that cause the most discomforts.
Chemotherapy usually cause discomforts as much or sometimes even more than pain caused… Continue reading
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Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Fertility Problems
Posted on August 31, 2008
Perhaps one of the most visible symptoms that an individual has cancer is hair loss. Many patients are very aware and concerned about the loss of their hair. Hair thinning and hair loss is a common side effect of some chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy. This occurs because chemotherapy drugs damages rapid growing cells such as those of mesothelioma but also other normal rapid growing cells such as that of the hair. However the hair will grow some time after chemotherapy is terminated and it may not necessary be of the same texture or color as was prior to chemotherapy.
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Mesothelioma Cancer - Bone Marrow Problems
Posted on August 31, 2008
Chemotherapy drugs can have a temporal effect on the bone marrow and may so cause a reduction in the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. If there is a reduction of these cells, the body is easily bruised and bleeding will take longer to stop. White blood cells fight infections and so by a drop in the count of these cells, the body will be less able to fight any infection. Symptoms as headaches, muscle pain, sore throat, a cough, feeling cold and problems in passing urine may be an indication of an infection. It is very important… Continue reading
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