All You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in America, taking more lives each year than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. It is the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States, surpassing the dreaded breast cancer.
The most common cause of lung cancer is long term exposure to tobacco smoke. Three to five years after quitting, the risk of getting lung cancer is reduced by half. For smokers the risk is significant due to the synergistic effects of radon and smoking as well as asbestos exposure.
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Read More..>>Overview of Lung Cancer
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
Brief introduction to Lung Cancer
The specific causes of cancers are still not fully understood. However there has been lots of developments and research being done all over the world. Basically, a cancer arises from the abnormal and uncontrolled division of cells which invade and destroy the surrounding tissues causing death. There are different types of cancers, among them the four most common cancers are breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. Out of them, lung cancer is very common and is associated with cigarette smoking. Around 5 million deaths occur each year around the world which is… Continue reading
Read More..>>What is Prostate Cancer?
Posted on July 24, 2008 - Filed Under Prostate Cancer | Leave a Comment
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. A healthy gland is about the size of a walnut. If the prostate enlarges, it squeezes the urethra and slows or stops urine from passing from the bladder to the penis.
All prostate enlargement is not cancer. There can be many causes other than cancer. For example, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the abnormal growth of benign (noncancerous) cells. The prostate enlarges and squeezes the urethra, preventing the normal flow of urine. BPH is a very common problem in… Continue reading
Read More..>>What is Uterine Sarcoma Cancer?
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under Ovarian Cervical Uterine Cancer | Leave a Comment
Uterine sarcoma cancer is a rare type that begins in the muscle or other tissues of the uterus. Most often, it can be found in women who have completed menopause.
There are basically two types of uterine sarcoma cancer: (1) leiomyosarcoma (cancer that begins in smooth muscle cells); and (2) endometrial stromal sarcoma (it begins in connective tissue cells).
It seems that the greatest risk factor for developing this type of cancer is exposure to x-rays. If a woman has had radiation therapy to the pelvic area, her risk for developing uterine sarcoma cancer is increased significantly.
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Read More..>>The Whole Truth About Sunlight, Cancer and Sunscreens
Posted on July 15, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | 1 Comment
Humans have been living on this Earth for at least four million years. The sun has been shining for about 4.6 billion years and it has been shining on our Earth for most of that time. Strangely, no animal ever contracted skin cancer from being out in the sun and humans rarely did until about 50 years ago.
We have been told that this increase in skin cancer is due to a “hole” in the ozone layer. Actually there is no “hole”. However, the ozone layer is thinning in some areas, predominately at the South Pole in the fall and winter… Continue reading
Read More..>>What is Skin Cancer?
Posted on July 15, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | 1 Comment
The bad news is that there are more diagnosed cases of skin cancer every year than any other kind of cancer. The good news is that there are very, very few deaths attributed to this disease.
Skin cancer is the most treatable of all types, and the results of treatment are almost always positive. This year, there are expected to be a million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed, but only 1,000 deaths are expected that are caused by the disease. So you can see that even if you are diagnosed with skin cancer, your odds are 1,000 to 1 that… Continue reading
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