Cancer

The digestive system consists of a group of hollow organs including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus. This system functions to digest large particles of food into small molecules that become absorbed into the bloodstream to…
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The Facts The National Cancer Institute estimates that there were over 10.8 million cancer survivors living in the United States in 2004 (the most recent data from the American Cancer Society “Facts and Figures 2008”). That number had more than…
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According to the American Cancer Society Facts and Figures, the most common, serious form of skin cancer is melanoma. While you can take many preventative measures, such as limiting exposure to the sun and wearing sunscreen, you also can reduce…
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. It is slow growing and rarely spreads to other parts of the body. Among white Americans the lifetime risk for developing BCC is 30 percent. Five types of basal cell…
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Research has shown that people with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop skin cancer. So, it is essential that you know your risks and how to do a self-exam. Risk factors include: •Ultraviolet or UV light…
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Think you are too young to get skin cancer? You’re not. In fact, it is important that everyone perform a monthly self skin check. How important? Consider this: * 1 in every 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their…
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Overview According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma make up 9.5 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. Leukemia is the No. 1 fatal cancer in individuals younger than age 20. For…
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Penile cancer is cancer of the male reproductive organ, the penis. It is a rare cancer, affecting only about one in 100,000 men in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Once penile cancer is diagnosed and staged,…
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Breast cancer is a prevalent and potentially devastating disorder. The National Cancer Institute reports that breast cancer lead to 40,510 deaths in the United States in 2009, as well as 194,280 new cancer diagnoses. Breast cancer develops when cells within…
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Radiation is commonly used to treat prostate cancer, killing the cancer cells with high-energy radiation beams. A variety of radiation treatment types may be used. The options are grouped into external and internal radiation treatments. Those delivered from outside the…
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The American Cancer Society reports prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, and the second most frequent cause of male cancer deaths. Radiation treatments are one therapeutic option available for prostate cancer management. Treatments can be delivered…
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Overview A cup of coffee can get you going in the morning, but that rush of adrenaline you get from caffeine may also give you the jitters–nervous, anxious feelings that can range from mild to intense. Caffeine is a powerful…
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Cancers of the throat and mouth are included in the general grouping of head and neck cancers. These cancers can arise in the tongue, lining of the mouth, gums, roof of the mouth, tonsils, salivary glands, throat and voice box….
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Colorectal cancer is a common malignancy throughout the world in both men and women. It is third-leading cause of cancer related deaths in both genders, according to the American Cancer Society. It is most often diagnosed in the sixth decade…
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Overview According to the latest results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES, more than 30 percent of the American population is obese. Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. With…
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Normal wear and tear that occurs with age can cause a degenerative process all along the spine including the cervical, or neck area. The spine is made up of vertebrae, which have disks in-between them. With age, these disks can…
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Rebecca Grella is not one who shies away from a challenge. So, when the dedicated high school teacher and doctoral student in ecology and evolution found out she had breast cancer, she knew she couldn’t give up. Instead, she said,…
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Overview Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, is cancer arising from part of the stomach, but mostly the innermost lining, called the mucosa, according to the National Cancer Institute. There were over 20,000 new cases of stomach cancer in 2009 in…
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Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women in the United States, according to the National Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer refers to the cancer that begins in the colon or rectum, both of which are…
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According to the American Cancer Society, more than 57,750 people in the United States were diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma or kidney cancer in 2009. Obesity, high blood pressure, smoking, protracted kidney dialysis, and exposure to asbestos or cadmium increase…
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Overview The National Cancer Institute estimates there were nearly 193,000 new cases of prostate cancer in 2009. The prostate, located under the bladder and in front of the rectum, is part of the male reproductive system. It produces seminal fluid…
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Asbestos, used in the manufacturing of various types of building products, is a mineral known for its thin fibers. The fibers can easily become airborne, where they pose significant hazards, warns the National Institutes of Health. Know the facts regarding…
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Overview The National Cancer Institute describes lung cancer as cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs, typically in the cells that line the air passages. There are two different kinds of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and…
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Energy is a consistent need in the commercial, industrial and home environments. People need energy for everything from large applications, such as running a factory, to small applications, such as driving a car to the grocery store. One of the…
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All men have breast tissue, as it one of the tissue types present at birth. When breast cells become cancerous, the change is often related to multiple genetic mutations that accumulate in a cell until normal control of cell growth…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common cancer among American men is prostate cancer. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death, while prostate cancer is the second highest cause. In 2006, 203,415…
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1. Know What to Expect If you’re over age 40, you should have an annual prostate exam. The purpose of this test is to screen you for prostate and rectal cancer, and it consists of a doctor manually examining your…
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Renal cancer is a cancer that originates from the various cells in the kidney. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common kidney cancer in adults ages 50 to 70, states Medline Plus. The exact cause of the disease is unknown,…
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1. Remove Fluid to Cope With Pain Mesothelioma is a cancer of the protective sac(s) that surround your body’s internal organs, and it can occur in any major organ system, usually as the result of asbestos exposure. One of the…
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Underneath your breasts there are muscles that can directly impact the shape and lift of your breasts. These muscles, the pectorals, can be strengthened through exercise two to three times a week. When you strengthen the pectorals you add lean…
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