Cancer Articles

Cancerous or Non-Cancerous Lumps

Medsavailable1 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:20 -0700

Perhaps you are worried about finding a lump just beneath your armpit. After all, you have heard many stories of cancer having been found out with a lump on the breast, or a lump on any other part of the body. Should you be worried?

Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

MedsAvailable — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:26:29 -0600

One of the many risk factors for breast cancer is smoking. Research shows that women who smoke have a higher risk of the disease than those who do not. A link between second hand smoke and breast cancer has also been proven by some experts.

Cancer Prevention is Better than Cure

MedsAvailable — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:49:55 -0600

Studying your family history of the disease is one of the first things you need to do to find out whether your risks for cancer are high or not. Cancer can be hereditary, so if a certain type of cancer runs in the family, there’s a big chance you can acquire the disease as well.

Cervical Cancer: What it is and How to Prevent It

MedsAvailable — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:51:20 -0700

This means that the best way to prevent cervical cancer is to minimize, or if possible, eliminating, the spread of the HPV types that are oncogenic. However, it is not simple because infection with this virus typically does not cause symptoms right away.

Important Information about Asbestos and Mesothelioma

MedsAvailable — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:58:57 -0600

Mesothelioma is a rare aggressive cancerous disease of the mesothelium, which is a type of protective tissue that surrounds organs found in the thoracic and abdominal cavity such as the lungs, heart, liver, and abdominal organs. Most of the time, cancer does not occur with a single cause; rather it is a group of diseases with multiple causes, symptoms, treatments, and prognosis.

Symptoms and Causes of Mesothelioma

MedsAvailable — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:50:58 -0600

There are 3 types of mesothelioma, pericardial, pleural, and peritoneal mesothelioma. Basically, it is a similar disease process but the symptoms may vary because of its distinct location. There is also a possibility that various types may occur simultaneously.

How dangerous is cancer?

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:02:40 -0700

You cannot treat cancer by yourself because complicated procedures, therapies and a lot more is involved.

How can you treat cancer?

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:48 -0700

In most cases, cancer requires a whole range of treatment procedures, often culmination in chemotherapy or some kind of surgery or operation that becomes imperative.

Cancer symptoms and Diagnosis

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:58:06 -0700

It is the most potent form of cancer that has been affecting women and girls and it is difficult to know at what age this might start. You can start with being cautious.

Can you live through cancer?

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:55:41 -0700

Cancer can be a genetic problem primarily because there are genes in the body which results in this disease called oncogenes.

Being Able to Survive Cancer

MedsAvailable — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:54:19 -0700

In order to deal with cancer you absolutely need to ensure that you are mentally equipped.

Obesity’s Links to Cancer

MedsAvailable — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:28:52 -0700

In recent years, countless studies have begun to shed light on a connection that many doctors have long suspected existed: that between obesity and cancer.

Tips to Help Prevent Skin Cancer

MedsAvailable — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:26:57 -0700

Cut down on your sun exposure. Studies reveal that many cases of skin cancer are directly related to cell DNA damage that is brought on by too much direct exposure to the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Making Sense of Cancer Fighting Foods

Dr.everyone — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:59:04 -0700

Some simple guidance on what to eat to limit your risk for cancer.