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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 color cancer ribbon is Cholangiocarcinoma?
Is there a particular color ribbon that is used for Gallbladder Cancer?
What should you do for someone that has cancer?
Dont hide it like i did I eventually went to be tested but after four years told people and was amazed by the support. Youwill get signs such as abnormal shape and enlargement, mine went to the size of my fist your doctor would then take bloods tests to check your tumour markers. If they suspect cancer a biopsy will be then taken and removal of the testicle
Retinoblastoma (correct spelling) is a cancer in which the tumour developes in the eye. It can grow rapidly, therefore must be treated quickly. It is a SOMETIMES a genetic disease that usually occurs in young children. People with the genetic form of this disease have a higher chance of developing other cancers.
A person with the non-genetic type is not as at risk of developing other cancers.
What is stage 4 metastatic breast cancer?
Stage 4 breast cancer has a lower survival rate than lower stages. When someone has been diagnosed with this stage it means that the original location of the cancer has masticated or spread to other parts of the body. Agressive therapy including chemotherapy and radiation is used to treat it.
I would best describe it as soldiers being hypnotized to fight their own buddies.
by ur body
If you're talking cell-wise;
if your body accidently produces a 'faulty cell' it normally kills itself.
But if you have cancerous cells these fail at this and carry on multiplying on the wound making a lump appear. This is cancer.
What are the treatments for breast cancer?
There are a variety of therapies for breast cancer. The broad categories of treatment include surgery, drugs, and radiation.
Surgery ranges from the excision of an early cancerous or precancerous lesion (lumpectomy) to the complete removal of the breast and associated lymph nodes (mastectomy and lymph node dissection). Drug therapies are wide ranging and include chemotherapy (such as with paclitaxel), hormone therapy (such as selective estrogen receptor modulators like tamoxifen), and biologic agents (such as trastuzumab). Radiation uses x-rays to target and kill rapidly diving (cancerous) cells in the breast and nearby structures that have possibly been invaded by the cancer (a phenomenon called metastasis).
Like all cancers, not all breast cancers are created equal. As such, not all breast cancers can be treated using the same protocol. For example, some breast cancers are more responsive to trastuzumab, while others are more sensitive to paclitaxel. Much has been learned about breast cancer and how to determine the treatment that will be most affective for a given individual's breast cancer. The field of pathology (the folks that look at breast biopsy specimens under a microscope) plays an integral role in the determination of how a given breast cancer will respond to particular therapies.
How does viruses cause cancer?
Cancer-causing viruses such as HPV cause cancer by altering or changing the genetic makeup of your cells. They change it by adding or deleting a gene or a genetic material. This turns your healthy cells into cancerous cells.
Is there an autoimmune cancer?
No. In an autoimmune disease, the body attacks his own cells which become for unkonwn reason recognized as a foreign body (antigen). While in cancer, certain body cells divide without control. So autoimmune and cancer indicate unrelated terms.
What is the mortality rate with early diagnosis of Kidney Cancer?
Early diagnosis of Kidney Cancer is very important. If it is diagnosed early then the mortality rate is around 19 %. If the kidney Cancer is not diagnosis early then the mortality rate increases significantly.
Why was Elizabeth Edwards breast cancer inoperable?
It had spread too much. Trying to remove as many as possible would have made her life even harder and she could've gotten infections on top of still having cancer. They could not remove them all..
Will pipe tobacco cause lung cancer?
yes it will. the burning and smoking of tobacco and most other plant material introduces DNA mutagens to the cells of your lungs, causing cancer.
Also pipe tobacco is not intended for lung inhalation, mainly mouth
What are alternative treatments for cancer of the bladder?
The standard bladder cancer treatment include surgery, radiotherapy and chemiotherapy. The specialists determine and make recommedations on the best treatment, but it is the patient who decides on it.
Testicular cancer and penile cancer, are the only two types of cancer which are found found only in men.
Ovarian cancer, Cervical cancer, and Uterine cancer, are the only 3 types of cancer not found in men.
Both sexes can get breast cancer, as well as all of the other carcinomas.
Dr. Oscar Auerbach
Is a missed period a sign of cancer?
A missed period is more likely to be a sign of pregnancy. Missed periods are common. If this is abnormal for you, it is best to consult with your doctor to determine a diagnosis.
Tumors are always operable because they are benign. But if it's not benign then it's called a cancer. Reason cancer is inoperable is because they are already in your body, if you remove it doesn't matter because they might be somewhere else in your body . Difference between tumor and Cancer is Cancer will never stop growing in your body until it'll kill you body cells, as for tumor it's only in one area and doesn't grow all over your body. You can treat a cancer too but it depends in which level you find it out. If it's first level than it's big chance that it's not somewhere else in your body and they may treat it if you do the surgery on time.
Is a small hard lump on the back of your head normal?
It seems to get worse when I eat a lot of sugar. I stopped eating sugar for a week and they went away. My sister has the same problem and she calls them sugar bumps. Try eliminating sugar for a week and see if they go away.
What are the causes of cancer?
Healthy cells become cancer cells by means of genetic alteration, and that alteration can be caused by a variety of things including viruses, radiation including ultraviolet radiation present in sunlight, toxic chemicals, or even physical injury on a microscopic scale that can be caused by such things as asbestos fibers.
How does cancerous growth occur?
Well cancerous cell growth divides more rapidly, and skips parts in the process. Its cells go through interphase faster than normal cells. They can multiply faster than any cell. The processes are the following:
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- Interphase
Interphase is the longest Process out of all the processes. :)
I hope this helped you out!! Im a 10th grader so im sure theres more informatation to be learned! :D
Do you have to have a lump to have breast cancer?
No, lumps in the breast are not always cancerous. Some women apparently do have lumpy breasts, however, it's best to have it checked as soon as possible.
Over 90 percent of lumps are found to be benign, but don't let that deter you from seeking a medical opinion as there is still that chance that it is one of the malignant ones and a simple check could make difference between life and death.
Can smoking blunts give you cancer?
Yes, smoking blunts can increase the risk of cancer. Blunts are typically made by hollowing out a cigar and filling it with a mixture of tobacco and marijuana. The tobacco in the cigar contains harmful chemicals, including carcinogens, that are known to contribute to cancer development.
Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic and can damage the cells in the body, leading to various health issues, including cancer. Carcinogens in tobacco smoke can damage DNA and lead to mutations that may eventually result in cancer.
Smoking blunts exposes the body to both the carcinogens from tobacco and the harmful compounds from marijuana smoke. While research on the specific link between smoking blunts and cancer is limited, smoking in any form is known to increase the risk of lung, throat, mouth, and other types of cancers.
If you're concerned about your health, it's best to avoid smoking blunts or any form of tobacco. If you choose to use marijuana, consider alternative methods of consumption that don't involve smoking, such as vaporizing or using edibles. It's important to prioritize your health and make informed choices to reduce the risk of cancer and other health problems.
Is lung cancer a terminal cancer?
It means that it won't get better, it will only get worse. You either have to get a lung transplant, or die. NO! Lung transplant is NOT a treatment for lung cancer. "Terminal" means "causing, ending in, or approaching death" according to the American Heritage Dictionary. To have terminal lung cancer means that the cancer will not go into long-term remission - remission is when the cancer "goes to sleep." It will continue to grow and reside within the host's body until it eventually takes their life. It is extremely important, though, to keep hope alive within this person so that they don't succumb to their illness before they are absolutely required to pass. There are things that can be done to extend their life, but very unfortunately, terminal cancer of any kind means that it will end in death. I am so sorry. ...My mother died of this not too long ago, so you can always message me if you're going through it and need someone to talk to.
