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Cancer
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control and abnormal cell growth spreading to other locations in the body via lymph or blood resulting in the destruction of adjacent tissues. There are over 100 different types of cancer specific to the type of cells that are affected.
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Can leukemia be mistaken for mono?
I don't know about leukemia being mistaken for mono, but when my mom had mono, it was so severe that it was mistaken for leukemia.
What are the kinds of cancer and what are the types of cancer?
Breast cancer lung cancer and cirvical cancer and vaginal cancer
There are more than 200 different types of cancer. You can develop cancer in any body organ. There are over 60 different organs in the body where a cancer can develop.
Each organ is made up of several different types of cells. For example, there is usually a surface covering of skin or epithelial tissue. Underneath that there will be some connective tissue, often containing gland cells. Underneath that there is often a layer of muscle tissue and so on. Each type of tissue is made up of specific types of cells. Cancer can develop from almost any type of cell in the body. So there is usually more than one type of cancer that can develop in any one part of the body. Often though, one type of cancer will be much more common in a particular organ.
For example, there are lining cells called squamous cells and gland cells called adenomatous cells in the lungs. So you can have squamous cell cancer of the lung and also adenocarcinoma of the lung.
Treatment is worked out depending on the type of cancer. So if you are looking for information about treating your type of cancer it is important to know
What is the medical term meaning stomach cancer?
The word 'stomach' is within anatomical terminology. However, when discussing conditions of the stomach, medical terminology uses the root 'gastr' in addition to prefixes, suffixes and any additional roots plus combining vowels to put them all together smoothly. An example would be 'gastroenteritis' referring to inflammation (itis) of the stomach (gastr) and intestines (enter).
No, not all cancers are lethal. Those people generally have benign tumors.
If left untreated, yes, many or mostcancers can be fatal eventually. With medical intervention, many cancers can currently be treated and/or cured. Sadly, not all cancers are treatable or curable yet, so there are still some types that are pretty much fatal all of the time.
How is hormone therapy used in treating prostate cancer?
The advantages of having hormone treatment for prostate cancer is that it can treat and lower the chances of prostate cancer returning. It is mainly only used with patients with a high risk of the cancer returning.
What would happen if you were pregnant and had cancer?
It depends what type of cancer. Usually, breast cancer is the most common type appearing during pregnancy. The reason why is the cancer is fueled by estrogen and progesterone, and during pregnancy those hormones are super high so it grows fast. The oncologist will then discuss the risks and benefits with the patient and it is up to her whether to abort and have treatment or wait to deliver and risk the cancer growing and spreading. If it was something slower growing like skin cancer most likely it would be prudent to wait to have any radiation or chemo. However surgery might still be an option while pregnant.
Is shaving your arms a bad thing?
Shaving your arms is not bad for your health. It is a personal choice, like deciding if you want to shave your legs or not. But if you keep shaving your arm hair it will look like it's growing in faster and and of a darker color. But that's a temporary result of the cutting action of shaving.
How much does cervical cancer procedure cost?
I just had one and it cost $425.00 for just the office call I don't know how much lab fees are yet.
A man does have a breast just not the one you are thinking of. Man has muscle in the breast. Women have fat in theirs. also men cannot "suckle" or give milk out of their titties. women can
What are some symptoms of bowel cancer?
Well if you suspect you have Bowel Cancer firstly i would visit your Local Doctor But, the symptoms are;
1)DARK Blood on your tissue paper when you wipe your rectum or Dark Blood in your Poo.
2)Abdominal Pain When using the toilet.
3) Severe stomach ache.
4)Breathlessness.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms i would visit your doctor. But, i'm sure it's nothing to worry about:) Hope this Helped!
Yes, they have a very basic form of "lung"; this is no more than a moist cavity within the mantel into which air is drawn through the pneumostome (opening in its side). The oxygen is then absorb through a mucous membrane into the body.
Who should not be around patients receiving chemotherapy?
People with contagious diseases. Chemo weakens the body's resistance to disease- you can get sick very easily.
Your body is made up of cells, like a building is made up bricks. Inside each cell in your body, there is a copy of your genes. Genes are made of DNA and contain all the information your body needs to live and grow. Your genes even dictate what you look like: your hair colour, eye colour etc.
Cells in your body are constantly growing and repairing themselves. Each time a new cells grows, your genes are copied into the new cell. Sometimes, little mistakes are made and the DNA in the new cell ends up with an error in it. If this error affects the genes that contain the information the body needs for growth, the cell is cancerous and if it grows, it can lead to more cancer cells and eventually a tumour.
These errors in the DNA are completely random events and can happen to anyone. This means that everyone is at risk of cancer. However, there are things that a person can do that increases their risk. Things that cause damage to your cells and your body, increase your risk of cancer. These are things that we all know about: drinking, smoking, eating unhealthy foods, sun tanning. However, because it is all about risk, a perfectly healthy person can get cancer and a person that drinks and smokes excessively can not. Also living longer increases your risk too, that it why cancers are more prevalent in older generations.
Is stage 4 colon cancer deadly?
Colon cancer has reached stage 4 after metastasizing to distant organs. The liver is often an area where the cancer tends to migrate per a National Cancer Institute's article noting 50% of cases.
Why does chemotherapy make you so tired?
Chemotherapy can only attempt to target cancer, but all other cells are affected by chemotherapy, including cells in the bone marrow (developing red blood cells) and the blood.
Your doctor should be watching for anemia and offering solutions if you are anemic.
How many people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer per year?
In the US, there are about 45,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer each year, and about 38,500 deaths from pancreatic cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the rates have been slowly increasing over the past 10 years. Your lifetime risk of having pancreatic cancer is about 1 in 78.
Angiogenesis
What genes are mutated to cause cancer?
An oncogene is a gene that may be able to cause cancer. These genes can cause cells to mutate, instead of simply dying, which they are supposed to do.
Where does cervical cancer occur in a female?
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.
Worldwide, cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women. It is much less common in the United States because of the routine use of Pap smears.
Cervical cancers start in the cells on the surface of the cervix. There are two types of cells on the cervix's surface: squamous and columnar. Most cervical cancers are from squamous cells.
Cervical cancer usually develops very slowly. It starts as a precancerous condition called dysplasia. This precancerous condition can be detected by a Pap smear and is 100% treatable. It can take years for precancerous changes to turn into cervical cancer. Most women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer today have not had regular Pap smears or they have not followed up on abnormal Pap smear results.
Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus). HPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual intercourse. There are many different types of HPV. Some strains lead to cervical cancer. (Other strains may cause genital warts, while others do not cause any problems at all.)
A woman's sexual habits and patterns can increase her risk for cervical cancer. Risky sexual practices include having sex at an early age, having multiple sexual partners, and having multiple partners or partners who participate in high-risk sexual activities.
Risk factors for cervical cancer include:
Not getting the HPV vaccine
Poor economic status
Women whose mothers took the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) during pregnancy in the early 1960s to prevent miscarriage
Weakened immune system
What is life expectancy with carcinoid lung cancer?
The life expectancy with someone with carcinoid lung cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. For people with stage 1, the life expectancy is 93%. For people with stage 5, the life expectancy is 57%.
