All About Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Posted on March 10, 2008 - Filed Under Leukemia Lymphoma Cancer | Leave a Comment
Hodgkin抯 lymphoma or Hodgkin抯 disease is a rare for of cancer which is characterized by orderly growth of malignant cells of the lymphatic system. Described for the first time by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832, this disease primarily affects the lymph nodes and later spreads to other parts of the lymphatic system.
The most significant characteristic of Hodgkin抯 lymphoma is presence of malignant B-cells with unique characteristics. These cells are called as Reed-Sternberg cells. Hodgkin抯 lymphoma mainly occurs in individuals with depleted immune system and persons infected with viruses including HIV, Epstein-Barr virus and HTLV-I. Epidemiology of this disease is unique. The… Continue reading
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Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
Introduction
Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. It is one of the most common cancers in the United States, accounting for about 15 percent of all cases, or 170,000 new cases each year. It is also the worst cancer killer in America, taking more lives each year than breast, prostate and colorectal cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in US women and is responsible for as many deaths as breast and all gynecological cancers combined.
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Posted on March 7, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | 1 Comment
Hello. Welcome . This is a blog about Breast Cancer,Colon Rectal Cancer,Leukemia Lymphoma Cancer,Prostate Cancer,Skin Cancer… Continue reading
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