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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.
6,081 Questions
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)
What happens to you get cancer?
how do you get breast cancer? Is is becasue of your family or what els?
What are the stages in esophageal cancer?
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Which answer best explains why it is unlikely that there will be a single cure for cancer?
The direct answer to the question is "We don't know."
Some argue that there are cures for most cancers, but they have not been made public, though others argue that any 'cures" are simply not effective and do not cure cancer at all.
Some claim the problem with there being no cures for cancer is an economic issue; that the supposed cures involving herbs, diet, etc. are not supported by the established medical community, so money is not made available to do the proper studies, while money is made available to study drugs that are patentable. A few go so far as to make accusations that cures for cancer that are not pharmaceutical drugs, radiation, or surgery are suppressed, though those are just that: accusations which are vehemently denied.
In all fairness to both views, cancer is not an easy disease to treat, and what works for one person may not work for another. It is also possible that cancer needs to be treated using a combination of approaches, but that the division between the established medical community and the alternative community prevents them from working together.
Whatever the reasons, there are some cancers for which chemotherapy drugs are very effective, while they are not effective for other types of cancer. There are also accounts of people being healed of cancer using other methods.
What is the prognosis for perineural cysts?
It depends on the type of cyst. I know that some cysts will eventually just burst and go away. When they burst, there is a high likelihood that it will cause pain and a dark red discharge. This is something that needs to be discussed with your OBGYN for a better understanding.
No. Mouth cancer is often the result of a chronic habit/addiction, such as chewing tobacco or smoking a pipe (although some mouth cancers arise spontaneously). Cancers, however, are not communicable from person to person.
What type of cancer is tongue and throat cancer?
esophageal cancer is associated with the tongue and throat.
Is it safe to get pregnant after the first dose of cervical cancer vaccine?
If you have cervical cancer then nothing is safe. You will die if it is not treated.
What lab tests are done to diagnose cancer?
There are different markers, each one indicates a different kind of cancer.
There markers on themselve can't diagnose cancer, which can't be done in the lab. We can only monitor the process of the tumor.
Some examples of there markers are CEA (Carcino-Embryonal Adenome), CA 19.9 (Cancer Antigen) and CA 15.3.
HCG (Human Choriongonadotrofin) can also be used to monitor certain kinds of tumors.
Hope this helps.
RV
Can you get cancer if you're anorexic-thin?
Congestive heart failure, sudden death, growth retardation, dental problems, constipation, stomach rupture, swelling of the salivary glands, anemia and other abnormalities of the blood, loss of kidney function, and osteoporosis
Is the throat disturbance will leads to throat cancer?
Throat disturbances alone do not necessarily lead to throat cancer. Throat disturbances, such as a sore throat or hoarseness, can be caused by various factors, including infections, allergies, smoking, or excessive vocal strain. However, some throat disturbances can be symptoms of throat cancer, so it's essential to pay attention to persistent or unusual symptoms and seek medical advice if you are concerned.
Throat cancer, also known as laryngeal or pharyngeal cancer, is primarily linked to certain risk factors, including:
Smoking: Tobacco use, including cigarettes and chewing tobacco, is one of the most significant risk factors for throat cancer.
Alcohol: Heavy alcohol consumption can increase the risk of throat cancer, especially when combined with smoking.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Some strains of HPV are associated with an increased risk of throat cancer, particularly in the oropharyngeal region.
Age: Throat cancer is more common in older individuals.
Gender: Men are more likely to develop throat cancer than women.
Family history: A family history of throat cancer may increase the risk.
Exposure to certain chemicals or irritants in the workplace: Occupational exposure to certain chemicals or fumes may raise the risk of throat cancer.
