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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 is the process by which cancer can spreads the primary site to a secondary site?
Metastacized.
The tumor cells spread to other locations in the body.
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My 50 year old mom has stage 3 cervical cancer-how long with treatment could she survive?
my dad had a incurable lung cancer he was just 56 years old loved work and running about they say time are different but without treatment they say 5 mouths if you are lucky my dad had cemo and radio and he lasted 7 1/2 mouths the best thing i can say in them last mouths spend as much time as u can and take photos and videos of your loved one and last one will be discuss what they would like the funnel to be but if she has treatment sometimes it can be cured 94%
How aggressive is untreated prostate cancer?
If you have prostate cancer you need to see a doctor immediately.
What does the black cancer ribbon stand for?
the black ribbon is in support of melanoma cancer patients.
Which type of cancer is the leading cause of death?
It is the cancer of the pancreas.
Frazier, M. S., & Drzymkowski, J. W. (2009). Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions (Fourth Edition ed.). (S. Cole, Ed.) St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. Page: 378.
What catergories of cancer are related to the over use of alcohol?
According to WebMD, yes:
"Oral cancer may develop in any part of the mouth. Risk factors for oral cancer include smoking or chewing tobacco and excessive use of alcohol."
Please see http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/oral-cancer-topic-overview for more information or consult a physician.
What is the probability that smokers will get lung cancer compared to non-smokers?
You can't catch cancer from a smoker. But you can be at risk from inhaling the smoke that comes from the end of a burning cigarette. This is called second hand smoke. The longer you are exposed to the smoke, the higher your risk factor will be.
Can you have the cervical cancer jab if your on antibiotics?
No, you can not have Cervical Cancer Jab because its classed as Antibiotics inside of the needle so i think if you do have it and your on antibiotics you will have to tell the nerse that you are on them.
What kind of cancer does asbestos cause?
Asbestos can cause:
- Pleural plaques
- Asbestosis
- Lung cancer and
- Mesothelioma
Although each of these conditions can be caused by asbestos, one condition does not lead to another; each is independently caused by the presence of asbestos in the body.
What is the prognosis for small cell lung cancer patients?
The progression of chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, may be slowed, and an initial improvement in symptoms may be achieved. Unfortunately, however, there is no cure for chronic bronchitis, and the disease.
Cancerous acanthosis, often referred to as acanthosis nigricans, is a skin condition characterized by dark, velvety patches in body folds and creases, such as the neck, armpits, and groin. While it can be benign and associated with insulin resistance or obesity, it may also indicate an underlying malignancy, particularly in adults, such as gastric cancer. It's important for individuals with sudden or severe changes in skin texture to consult a healthcare professional for evaluation and potential screening for cancer or other health issues.
Are there any long term effects from lung cancer?
If its an advanced stage of melanoma, then there is a possible occurence of metastasis where some of the cancer cells can break away from the primary tumor and cause other secondary tumors in the body, e.g. in the lung or liver.
How many cases of prostate cancer are there?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 about 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 28,660 men in the United States will die of prostate cancer in 2008. Prostate cancer accounts for about 10% of cancer-related deaths in men. Source: American Cancer Society--January 2009
What day is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
NBCM (National Breast Cancer Month) organization has designated October to be the official awareness month, though the organization is working on educating and raising awareness all year long. The first program took place in October 1985 when they held a week long event.
What country has the highest rate of cancer as of 2009?
Industrial nations with the highest overall cancer rates include: U.S.A, Italy, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, Canada and France. Developing countries with the lowest cancer were in Northern Africa Southern and Eastern Asia.
How many breast biopsies turn out cancerous?
It is estimated that 75-80% of all breast biopsies resulted in benign (no cancer present) findings.
What body cavity would have to be opened to remove a cancerous lung lobe?
A lobectomy is the name of the surgery to remove the entire lobe of a cancerous lung. This is one of the treatments for non-small cell lung cancer.
Direct from the Mayo Clinic is Dr. Richard D. Hurt:
Hookah smoking is not safer than cigarette smoking. Also known as narghile, shisha and goza, a hookah is a water pipe with a smoke chamber, a bowl, a pipe and a hose. Specially made tobacco is heated, and the smoke passes through water and is then drawn through a rubber hose to a mouthpiece. The tobacco is no less toxic in a hookah pipe, and the water in the hookah does not filter out the toxic ingredients in the tobacco smoke. Hookah smokers may actually inhale more tobacco smoke than cigarette smokers do because of the large volume of smoke they inhale in one smoking session, which can last as long as 60 minutes.
While research about hookah smoking is still emerging, evidence shows that it poses many dangers:
- Hookah smoke contains high levels of toxic compounds, including tar, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and cancer causing chemicals (carcinogens). In fact, hookah smokers are exposed to more carbon monoxide and smoke than are cigarette smokers.
- As with cigarette smoking, hookah smoking is linked to lung and oral cancers, heart disease and other serious illnesses.
- Hookah smoking delivers about the same amount of nicotine as cigarette smoking does, possibly leading to tobacco dependence.
- Hookah smoke poses dangers associated with secondhand smoke.
- Hookah smoking by pregnant women can result in low birth weight babies.
- Hookah pipes used in hookah bars and cafes may not be cleaned properly, risking the spread of infectious diseases.
What is the survival rate of early cervical cancer?
When cervical cancer is detected and treated in its early stages, however, the long-term rate of survival is almost 100%.
What month is leukemia Awareness?
Based on the American Cancer Society, it depends on what type of cancer. October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, while November is Lung and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. March is the National Colotrectal Cancer Awareness Month; June is Men's Health/Cancer Awareness Month; and September, National Prostate, Gynecological and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
Can pregnancy cause cervical cancer?
i dont know but is you do have a misscarige ia m really.really sorry.
Does eating raw rice cause cancer?
no. eating uncooked rice will not cause cancer. although, because it is so hard, it can be rough on the teeth and even chip them.
