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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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Accepting or refusing cancer chemotherapy is a personal choice. Most people accept chemotherapy when the odds are well in their favor (e.g. 85-90% remission rate five years after chemotherapy), whereas many people refuse chemotherapy in the advanced stages of cancer, especially lung, ovarian and pancreatic cancers - and when the odds are not in their favor (e.g. 1-5% chance of remission five years after chemotherapy, or 10-15% chance of remission one year after chemotherapy).
Where can one purchase a breast cancer bracelet?
Pink rubber bracelets symbolizing support for breast cancer patients and survivors can be obtained from a number of breast cancer charities in exchange for a donation. The bracelets can also be purchased at Amazon, eBay, and PinMart, but the proceeds from these sales may not benefit cancer patients.
How do cancer cells grow and divide?
Cancer cells divide excessively and invade other tissues. They do not have density dependence or anchorage dependence. Simply put, regular cells grow in an even layer while cancer cells grow tightly and on top of each other - an unnatural mass.
At which ages are you at risk for colon cancer?
Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people get older. Although the disease can occur at any age, most people who develop colorectal cancer are over the age of 50. If Colon Cancer runs in your family and especially if a parent had it then get a physical by your doctor and be sure you are tested each year. Teens up can get what they call 'polyps', but these generally are non cancerous, but must be removed in case they turn cancerous.
How long is the needle when you have the cervical cancer jab?
Im not too sure actually.I am on my 2nd cervical cancer jab,but I didnt look at it at all,it puts you off if you do.Dont worry though,the needle isn't even that sore,the first one isn't sore at all,the second is a little bit nippy but only for 2 mins at the most x
Good Luck x
Can cervical cancer stop you from having a period?
No.
During a cervical biopsy they take a small sample of the cervix with is the bottom part of the uterus which is visible in the vagina. They don't affect anything that regulates menstrual cycles.
How long smoking to get cancer?
This varies widely from person to person depending on their current health, the amount the person smokes, and many other variables. Typically cancer would develop after many years of smoking, but it does greatly increase the chance of developing cancer early.
In the United States it is illegal for 16 year olds to smoke
Surgical removal is one of four main ways that tumors are treated. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and biological therapy are other treatment options.
Can white spots on the face be cancerous?
No, you might need to see a dermatologist.
It could be pigment damage from the sun.
What do cancer growths look like?
Skin cancers can have a wide range of appearances. It is best to have any lump or mole checked, especially if it changes in appearance, size and shape. They are easy to miss - my mother had a serious cancer removed which appeared to be a flattish round skin colored lump, unlike most of the photos of skin cancers commonly available. For a range of skin cancer images, see the Related Links below.
Are there any discounts on wigs for cancer patients?
Organizations such as the American Cancer Society- in cooperation with wig manufacturers such as Eva Gabor wigs- maintain ( Wig Banks) for those who have had hair loss due to cancer ( usually the result of the treatment and not the illness itself). Also it is highly probable that Funeral homes are involved in this from a ( Damage Control) standpoint. Some famous women have had the distinction of being (buried in a wig)
What organs are affected by bone cancer?
the organs that affected by bone cancer is the hearth,arms,legs,vital,skin,cornea,objective lens and the fingers.......ulol....
What kind of women have higher cervical cancer deaths?
Minority women and women of low socioeconomic status have higher rates of cervical cancer and an increased mortality rate.
What are the indicators for pancreatic cancer?
Major risk factors include cigarette smoking, high-fat diet, diabetes, and exposure to chemicals such as benzidine and coke. The most firmly established risk factor is cigarette smoking. Pancreatic Cancer develops twice as often in persons with a history of heavy cigarette use (more than two packs per day) than non smokers. The carcinogens from the tobacco probably reach the pancreatic ducts by the bile reflux or via the bloodstream. Another risk factor is a high-fat Western diet. High consumption of meat has also been implicated.
Diagnostic Indicators
Better diagnostic methods are need to diagnose Pancreatic Cancer as most of the current methods detect it in its advanced stages.
Transabdominal ultrasounds and CT scans are most common diagnostic imaging techniques used.
CT scans are often the initial study and provide information on metastasis and vascular involvement.
ERCP is the "gold standard" for visualization of the pancreatic duct and biliary system. When ERCP is used, pancreatic secretions, as well as tissue, can be collected for analysis of different tumor markers.
Endoluminal ultrasound involves imaging of the pancreas with the use of an endoscope positioned in the stomach and duodenum. This procedure also allows for fine needle aspiration of the tumor,
Tumor markers are used both for establishing the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and for monitoring the response to treatment.
CA 19-9 is most frequently increased in pancreatic cancer but may also be elevated in gallbladder cancer, as well as benign conditions such as acute and chronic pancreatitis, hepatitis, and biliary obstruction.
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein expressed in the colon during embryonic development and is used as a tumour marker in pancreatic cancer. However, CEA is best known as a tumour marker for colon cancer and is less specific to pancreatic cancer.
What type of cancer is most common in Asia?
The most common diseases in the Philippines are diarrhea, diabetes, hypertension, pneumonia and bronchitis. Being in the Philippines has also the high risk catching infectious diseases dominant in Southeast Asia.
not all cancer is harmless some is begnin which means that it is harmless if it is malignant it is deadly but they can all be removed if the tumor or whatever is at a certain size if it is to big they wont remove it
Do you go bald from chemotherapy?
I think it depends on what kinda of cancer you have and how you're being treated for it. Some radiation and chemo therapy can cause you to loose hair but everybodies different.
Cancer doesn't make you lose your hair, but the chemo does. The reason for this is that chemotherapy is the delivery of toxins that kill or damage the fastest growing cells in your body. Malignant cells grow and replicate super quickly, so the chemo is targetted at them, but hair folicles grow fast as well. So -- if the chemo is working -- almost everyone loses their hair at some point in the process.
The good news is that it grows back (and often it grows back curly!).
If they live long enough do all men get prostate cancer?
No. Not every man will develop prostate trouble. It all depends on the persons genes as to whether or not they get the disease.
How do you know if you have cancer in your wrist?
Tumors are usually fast growing and if on the surface of your skin, a-symmetrical (not symmetrical). You should see a doctor if you think you have one. They need to do a MRI or CT scan, and possibly a biopsy.
Your immune system and your rib cage, plus a layer of muscle
What can cause the cell cycle to be uncontrolled?
what can cause the cell cycle to be uncontrolled is that if a pathogen gets into the cell the cell will turn into a cancer cell and that will make the cell cycle uncontrolled
if your cell turns into a cancer cell then you will have cancer cells reproducing faster than a normal cell(a normal cell is supposed to reproduce every 22 hour's a cancer cell reproduces every 10 hours)
