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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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What symptoms arises when one is diagnosed with gallbladder cancer?
There are no specific laboratory tests for gallbladder cancer. Tumors can obstruct the normal flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine. Bilirubin, a component of bile, builds up within the liver and is absorbed into the.
Sarcoma translates from the greek word sarx which means flesh. A sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissue. Connective tissue is cartilage, fat, muscle or bone. Usually malignant, it is one of the four major types of cancer.
How Many Cancer Deaths per Minute in the US?
In 2004 there were 553,888 cancer deaths in the US. There are 525,600 minutes in a year. That works out to (553,888/525,600 =) 1.054 cancer deaths per minute
How can you tell if you have lymphatic cancer?
Symptoms of Lymphoma Cancer often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading.
Lymphoma symptoms can be variable because there are so are many different types of lymphoma. The lymphoma symptoms will vary depending on the subtype of lymphoma, stage, and age of the patient. The "classic" B symptoms include fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Not everyone will have these symptoms, even in the setting of very aggressive disease.
Other lymphoma symptoms can be general in nature such as generalized fatigue.
More specific lymphoma symptoms depend on what areas of the body are involved. Humans have lymph nodes throughout the body and any of these can become involved. Since the cells involved in lymphoma "lymphocytes" are designed to go throughout the body, the abnormal cancerous cells may show up anywhere.
People may get abdominal pain because of swelling of the spleen (splenomegaly), skin rashes, headaches, confusion, or weakness of an arm or leg. Other lymphoma symptoms may include bowel obstruction, or shortness of breath. People may have swelling of an arm or leg. If the bone marrow is involved, then lymphoma symptoms related to changes in blood counts may occur. These symptoms occur because of anemia, thrombocytopenia, or leukopenia.
Are cancer deaths always painful?
YEARS AGO, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS didn't have a handle on PAIN MANAGEMENT. They finally got it together and realized that if someone was facing death from cancer, they didn't have to worry about them getting "hooked" on pain medication. Now, they focus on keeping the patient comfortable and pain free. Where they once were very conservative with medication like morphine, they are now quite liberal. Whether in a hospital, hospice or at home, training is provided for caregivers to give injections of potent painkillers, keeping the patient from suffering a painful death......<<
The above is an excellent post, but I just wanted to add that not all people with certain cancers die and none have to live with the pain. There are certain cancers that only need small treatments of Chemo or radiation while other cancers are more invasive and need more Chemo and radiation and thankfully the medical field (as the poster said above) is on the ball and in Canada we have legalized Marijuana to help the patient with nausea, pain, and getting them through the rough patches. Of course the above is true as far as a person facing death from cancer. Morphine is used liberally (small doses at first, but always giving more) and eventually it weakens the heart and causes death which is a God-send for those that are passing on from incurable cancer.
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I hope it doesn't always kill you. Well I know this because my old friend's mom had cancer and she got better...
No, it doesn't always kill you. I'm a "new" survivor (1 yr.) but am in a class with people who are survivors of 10+ years!
Who invented the medicine of cancer?
Till now, there is no single treatment available for cancer.
OK, But from now on not only treatment, but 100% prevention of cancer is available.
A weapon to fight and destroy cancer has been discovered.
Name of weapon - Immunizer - just a simple exercise.
Cost of weapon for the whole world is 500 Billion US Dollars (or BP).
The Immunizer fights and destroys any infectious diseases as well.
If anything else to achieve the AIDS-free generation fails, the Immunizer will sure guarantee it, 100%...
No, tumors are overgrowth of tissue caused by a few different conditions, but none are infectious.
Which vitamins combat prostate cancer?
In my opinion, Roger Mason's free eBook "The Natural Prostate Cure" is the most complete set of advice on how to prevent prostate cancer using supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
As I think Roger Mason would agree, diet and lifestyle are far more important than supplements to maintaining or improving prostate health. Eat a healthy diet, eliminate toxins from your internal and external environment, get good sleep, exercise daily and maintain a balanced state of mind. Then you won't be disappointed to find that there is no magic bullet to overcome a health problem that took months or years to develop. No one can say that taking vitamins will prevent cancer. Including supplements into a full health regimen consisting of smarter dieting, safe lifestyle, physical activity and environmental settings is a proactive approach that may help give your body a better chance of dodging the cancer bullet. Education is also helpful -- you may want to research your family's medical history to learn how they were effected by the disease.
What are the typical symptoms of brain cancer?
Symptoms of Brain Tumors There are two broad categories of symptoms. The first results from the increase in pressure in the brain as the tumor expands. The skull is hard and cannot yield, resulting in symptoms such as: Headache, which is often generalized. It is persistent and worsens with activity, such as straining. It is often worse at night or in the early morning. Vomiting, which may or may not be associated with nausea. It is more common in children than adults. Seizures, in an adult without a history of seizures, strongly suggests a brain tumor. Appropriate examinations, including CT or MRI scans, should be done promptly. Change in mental ability or personality, that may be obvious to the family and not to the patient, or vice versa. Lethargy The other category of symptoms has to do with the tumor's location and the pressure effects it produces on nearby structures. There are many types of local symptoms, including: weakness of various parts of the body, especially an arm or a leg difficulties in coordination or balance impairment of memory various vision defects speech problems changes in sensation in the case of brain stem tumors - defects in the functioning of nerves that exit from the base of the brain. These symptoms may help determine the tumor's location.
How much chew gives you cancer?
A little pinch has the possibility to give you cancer. It just depends on if you want to gamble and take your chances.
How many nonsmokers die of lung cancer each year from exposure of secondhand smoking?
it is estimated that 3000 non-smoking adults die each year....... check out this webbie http://www.tobacco-facts.info/second_hand_smoke.htm
Improved answerIf you believe that you'll belive anything! Do you think that by living in a city (or anywhere there are cars, houses, industry present) that you are breathing in less toxins than by standing next to someone who is smoking?Any statistics on this matter are conjecture. Lung cancer is something (like any type of cancer) that can be triggered by a great multitude of things, only one of which being smoking.
You cannot ask everyone who has died of lung cancer whether at some point in their lives they had been "exposed" to secondary smoke, therefore there is no answer to this question unless you choose to believe the statistics, which are likely available from your local or regional government beauraux.
To the readers of this answer; when considering that it may be one-sided, please bear in mind the nature and agenda of the statististicians who would try to prove it wrong. They WANT people to give up smoking, and their statistics are no more than scaremongering and propaganda.
During my daily work I am subject to breathing minute doses of numerous toxic substances (spray paint, ether & fuel vapour, aluminum oxide, iron oxide, zinc oxide, sulpher dioxide, silicon acetate to name but a few). I know and understand the effects of these chemicals on my lungs and believe me, if I die of lung cancer I could not blame it on smoke, even though I am a moderate to heavy smoker. Of course, the number of toxins I breathe more than triples if I leave the workshop and drive down the road to the local shop for lunch!
A comment that is related:
I once knew a woman with lung cancer who did not smoke. She did not survive. However, she told me soon after her diagnosis that her doctor had said that 15% of lung cancer cases were NOT due to smoking. That would include all lung cancers in non-smokers, whether they were caused by second-hand smoke or radon or other toxic substances or simply by genetic mutation.
How many people are diagnosed with salivary gland cancer each year?
.survival once the tumor is removed is very good if it has not metastasized.For parotid cancers,the five-year survival rate is more than 85%.Ten-year survival rate is just under 50%.Most early stage salivary gland tumors.do not return.
How can Cancer Affect a human body?
Cell growth is uncontrolled.
These cells take up space and interfere with normal bodliy functions.
The cells travel throughout your body.
The cells produce tumors and abmormal growths anywhere in your body.
How do you get muscles cancer?
Muscle tissue cannot become cancerous. Therefor, no muscle can get cancer.
When a malignant neoplasm moves to various parts or organs of the body it is said to be a tumor.?
When a malignant neoplasm moves to various parts or organs of the body, it is said to be a _________ tumor.
Where can one find information on breast cancer radiation treatment?
The Women's Health Initiative found that even relatively short-term use of estrogen plus progestin is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, diagnosis at a more advanced stage of the disease
Is there such thing as mouth cancer?
The biggest sign of mouth cancer is unexplained swelling, bumps, rough spots or ulcers in one's lips, gums or other areas within the mouth. Speckled patches, bleeding and numbness are also good signs.
Where is pancreatic cancer located?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most severe cancers there is. Whilst it can metastsize in a lot of different areas of the body, the most common is to the liver. Unfortunately the five year survival rate for it is around 5% and the median survival from being diagnosed is 3-6 months. It requires chemotherapy, radiotherapy and sometimes a surgery called a Whipples proceedure to give the patient a little more time. Hope this information is helpful.
Is there any symptoms one should have look out for in regard to colon cancer?
If someone wants information on colorectal cancer treatments then a site such as netdoctor can be useful. It is also well worth asking medical professionals who are dealing with the case for their advice.
How can you tell if you have skin cancer?
You should be regularly checking yourself, especially parts of your body that get exposed to the sun, for of the following. Your doctor should also watch for these in your regular physicals. If you're in an especially high-risk group, you may want regularly schedule professional examinations of your skin. Here's what to look for: A small, fleshy bump with a smooth, shiny, or pearly appearance. A firm, scarlike lesion. A bump that repeatedly bleeds and crusts over or hasn't healed for more than three weeks. A red or tender flat spot that bleeds easily. A transparent bump with tiny, visible blood vessels. A smooth bump with a raised border and indented middle. A red, irritated, crusty patch of skin that doesn't heal. A shiny area of tight-looking skin, especially on the face, that looks like a scar and has poorly defined edges. Any growth in a wart or mole. Any change in the surface of a skin growth. Any asymmetry or irregularity in the shape in a skin growth, e.g., if it's not an even shape on both sides, or the edges are jagged. Any asymmetry or change in the color of skin growth, e.g. it's brown or black, or has dashes of these colors, or even red, blue, or white. Any sore that does not heal. In addition, early symptoms of a malignant melanoma might be if a mole gets thicker, or becomes worn down and crusty, or soft and flaky, or if it itches or burns. In later stages, a melanoma could turn into an ulcerous sore, or become painful and bleed.
== == No, anemia is just the term for low iron in your blood. While it's not a healthy condition, it doesn't cause cancer. Diet can help anemia, eating foods high in iron like meat, or if your vegetarian, certain beans and other non-meat foods.
What causes hand slow cirrculation?
There can be several causes. If it is a relatively new development, it could be carpal tunnel syndrome, clots forming in the arteries of the joints, several other conditions as well. Hypothermia reduces blood flow to the extremities, so does heightened stress.
