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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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Where is the headquarters of Breast Cancer Research UK located?
The main headquarters is located at the address below. 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300 Frisco, TX 75034 However there are also many smaller organizations depending on your geographical location, check with your local listings to find the locations of those organization as well as where their main headquarters might be.
Do cancer cells show density dependent inhibition?
No, Cancer cells do not realize that they are becoming invasive and therefore keep dividing and eventually metastasize.
What is the difference between benign brain tumors and malignant brain tumors?
Firstly whether it is benign or malignant basically a brain tumour (UK English) or tumor (US English) means an abnormal growth in or on the brain of a person, including all tumours inside the skull or in the central spinal canal. Brain tumours are classed as either primaryor secondary. Either may be benign or malignant. Both benign and malignant brain tumour are created by an abnormal and uncontrolled cell division usually in the brain itself. So looking at the differences:-
1. BENIGN BRAIN TUMOURS are noncancerous being generally low-grade brain tumours that are slow growing and unlikely to spread. They tend to stay in one place and not invade other areas of our brain or spread to other parts of our body. Sometimes, they can be surgically removed and will not come back, causing no further problems. But some grade 2 tumours may grow back. While some brain tumours do not cause any symptoms and are sometimes only discovered by chance most brain tumours cause headaches and seizures.
2. MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOURS are cancerous and may be either primary or secondary. Most common malignant brain tumours are spread to the brain from tumours outside the brain known as secondary tumours. Primary malignant tumours, or high-grade brain tumours (grade 3 or 4) which start in the brain, are generally fast-growing. These must be treated as soon as possible to prevent them spreading to, and damaging, other parts of your brain and spinal cord. When possible malignant tumours are removed by surgery after opening the skull, but many malignant growths are inaccessible or too extensive for removal
But although brain tumours are not always malignant they are all still serious, principally because of the build up of pressure in the brain and the compression of adjoining brain areas that happen as the tumour expands. Whether it is a maligant or a benign brain tumour, the pressure of the expanding tumour can increase pressure within the skull thereby causing very nasty headaches, vomiting, visual disturbances as well as impairment of mental functioning.
Most brain tumours whether benign or malignant are thought to develop from unusual and random changes in somebody's brain cells, but what causes this to happen is not known. Known factors that have been discovered to increase your risk of developing a brain tumour, include age (the older you are, the more likely you are to get a brain tumour), having an inherited disease such as neurofibromatosis, being exposed to high doses of radiation or having a weakened immune system such as through medication or having HIV/AIDS.
Is testicular cancer treatable?
If it is detected and treated early enough it can be cured, if left untreated it can be fatal.
An inadequate diet is one which does not supply all a person's nutritional requirements - it may be too low or too high on calories, protein, carbohydrates or some other factor of our daily needs.
Can Inflammation in the cervix cause cancer?
Cervical cancer is caused by infection with human papillomavirus. Inflammation in the cervix alone will not cause cancer. Talk to your health care provider for information about your pap or biopsy results, and what they mean in the context of your cervical cancer screening history.
Is endometrial cancer hereditary?
Well - my mother told me that my maternal grandmother had endometrial cancer. My mother had a total hysterectomy at the age of 53 (she was told that the histology report showed the uterus had "evidence of cell change") although the surgery was actually the result of a positive cervical smear. I had post-menopausal bleeding at the end of May 2009 (aged 58) and a total hysterectomy in June. Although the surgeon was confident that I would be a Stage I, the pelvic washings showed positive cytology and I was staged Grade I adenocarcinoma, FIGO Stage IIIA. I am currently almost half-way through 5 weeks of external beam pelvic radiotherapy and the sixth week will be 2 vaginal brachytherapy treatments. I told the oncologist that my 25-year-old daughter has endometriosis and his response was that she should be extremely vigilant, given her endo plus family history. To me, indicates that those who know what they are talking about think there is an element of hereditary pre-disposition where endometrial cancer is concerned.
What are the most common breast cancer symptoms?
It is important for women to get regular breast exams with their family doctor. Common symptoms of breast cancer are change in how the breast looks or feels, how the nipple looks or feels, or nipple discharge.
No. Though there are rumors that have been circulating for a few years now that Aspartame causes cancer, there is no evidence that it does. In fact, the ACA, American Cancer Association, conducted animal tests (animal tests, very controversial, but it's better than testing on humans) that showed no increased risk for cancer with HIGH doses of Aspartame. Now, obviously results could be different between animals and humans, but nothing substantial.
Term for breast cancer that has disappeared?
Breast cancer is removed by radiation chemo & surgery. It does not go away unless one of these treatments have been done. Then you may call it remission.
There also may be a chance that breast cancer may return.
Breast Cancer Survivor
Which form of a biopsy removes a piece but not all of a tumor or a lesion?
The kind where they eat tacos and laugh at you for having a tumor.
There are two tests. One, the doctor uses his finger to determine the size of your prostate. If it's enlarged he/she will be able to provide the appropriate treatment but it may just be normal enlarging due to age. Even though it may be normal enlargment and not cancer, it should be treated. The other test is a simple blood test in which the lab looks at the level of PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) in the blood. If the PSA level goes up it's a very strong indication of prostate cancer. Ahem...Go to the Dr.!
Can you still get lung cancer from an electronic cigarette?
Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are designed to look like cigarettes, right down to the glowing tip. When the smoker puffs on it, the system delivers a mist of liquid, flavorings, and nicotine that looks something like smoke. The smoker inhales it like cigarette smoke, and the nicotine is absorbed into the lungs. The e-cigarette is usually sold as a way for a smoker to get nicotine in places where smoking is not allowed. Some people think they can be used to help people give up tobacco.
There are far too many manufacturers of e-cigarette fluids to give a comprehensive answer, and nowhere near enough research has been done to determine whether vape fluids are cancer causing. The safe bet is that they are at some level.
Can breast cancer patients use Minoxidil?
Hello,
I have been reading up on information regarding minoxidil since I am suffering from a receding hair line. As far as I have read, I have not come across any information that links minoxidil to cancer. Also since its FDA approved, I very much doubt they would have let a side effect like this slip through them!
What are some reputable charities where one could make a donation to help breast cancer victims?
Here is a list of the leading non-profit organizations focused on helping those affected by breast cancer: * The American Cancer Society * The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation * The National Cancer Institute * National Breast Cancer Coalition * Y-ME Links to these reliable sources can be found in "Edit Links" to the right.
How many women died from breast cancer in 2007?
According to World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/index.html) 548,000 people died from breast cancer in 2007. It doesn't clarify how many men/women but the fraction of men with breast cancer is very small.
A tumor can happen anywhere cell division occurs and that is everywhere so in simple words there is no 'usual' place for one to occur. The risk is only increased in certain areas due to certain actions such as smoking increases your chance of lung cancer.
Cure for cancer of the lymph nodes?
Treatment and cure rates for lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes) depends on too many factors to give a bried answer covering all the bases.
Things to consider concerning lymphoma cure:
- There are different types of lymphoma that are approached differently,
- The cancer stage of the lymphoma is critical information.
- Treatments of choice are radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
- Some of the most aggressive lymphomas respond readily to treatment and are cured.
- Some forms of lymphoma are uncurable, but you can live a long time with the cancer.
