Colon cancer
is one the most prevalent forms of cancer among the American
population. Although inappropriate diet and unhealthy lifestyle
considerably increase the risks of developing colon cancer, many forms
of the disease occur on the premises of underlying genetic
predispositions. Statistics reveal that more than 5 percent of colon
cancers worldwide are caused solely by genetic dysfunctions and
physiologic abnormalities. Depending on their underlying cause, colon
cancers can be either acquired (sporadic colon cancers), or
genetically-inherited.
The Main Types of Colon Cancer
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My Spouse Has Just Been Diagnosed With Cancer - Now What?
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The first days, and even weeks after a spouse's
cancer diagnosis can be the most emotional times of all. You're in
shock, operating on limited information, and often have to deal with
friends and family's questions as well. Here are some recommendations
to get you through this time.
Acknowledge the News
Don't try to act as if nothing is happening. This is a crisis and your
lives will change. Give yourself some slack.
Over 70 percent of Prostate Cancer is Diagnosed in Men Over 65 Years of Age
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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 man
is 33% more likely to get prostate cancer than an American woman is to
get breast cancer.
Signs of Breast Cancer
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer
in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Every woman's breasts are different so it is important for each
individual woman to be familiar with her breasts in order to recognize
any peculiarities.
Unfortunately, the early stages of breast cancer may not have any
symptoms. This is why it is important to follow screening
recommendations.
Symptoms And Treatment Of Brain Cancer
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Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where
cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to
form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue
functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other normal
body functions. Tumors composed of cancer cells are called malignant
tumors, and those composed of noncancerous cells are called benign
tumors.
Skin Cancer: Know the Facts
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer with more
than 1 million Americans diagnosed per year. The most common skin
cancers are carcinomas involving basal or squamous cells and can
usually be cured by removal. While Melanoma is the least common skin
cancer, it is the deadliest, and can be fatal if not detected early.
Melanoma is fatal in 45% of cases.
Your History of Cancer is Important
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Prevention is the best cure. Perhaps you have heard of that
before and thought to yourself "if only all those sick people would have
taken better care of themselves, they would not have to suffer from cancer
now." If you are puffing on a cigarette or sun bathing as you think that,
know that you are doing what people have done for centuries.
TomoTherapy: New Technology in the Fight Against Cancer
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Recent data from the National Cancer Institute shows amazing
progress in several vital cancer-related areas. As cancer-related mortality is
falling, so are actual diagnoses of the disease.
Studying and Treating Cancerous Tumors: About Radiation Oncologists
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Oncology is the study of cancerous tumors, while an
oncologist is a doctor that treats cancer. Though different countries and
schools of medicine might divide oncologists into several different categories
and specialties, in America, there are two main types of oncologists. A
radiation oncologist is a doctor that specializes in radiation treatment of
cancer, known as radiation therapy, or more simply, radiotherapy.
Radiation Therapy: Surgical Methods that Don't Break the Skin
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Cancer is nearly the leading cause of death in the U.S., and
more and more people need help in treatment. Luckily in recent years there has
been a good deal of technological headway that has come about. From identifying
and treating the tumors in the body, new radiation technology and techniques
have already come into use with a lot of promise.
Radiation Oncology and Advancements in Cancer Research
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As medical breakthroughs are discovered every day and
preventions, cures and treatments become available for hundreds of diseases,
cancer remains the number two cause of death for men and women in the United
States behind heart disease.
Cancer Patient Survivor's Nutrition Secrets
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Cancer slowly seems to be eating away at our population. It
is if everyone either knows someone who has passed from cancer or know someone
who currently has cancer.
