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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 are the top three cancers?

nothing really causes cancer. Cancer just naturally grows by itself.

Cancer can be environmental, it can be organic, and it can also be carcinogenic.

Environmental- How do you live? Do you live in a big city with smog? Do you live in the country with clean air?

Organic- This could be a number of things. This could be a type of cancer that is genetic. For example: Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Testicular cancer.

Carcinogenic- This basically means that something you have done repetitively, i.e. smoking, has caused cancer.

How is fiber thought to exert an influence over colon cancer?

Because fiber is essential in proper bowel function and elimination.When waste builds up it came become toxic thus poisioning your colon.

What are ways that the environment causes cancer?

Answer: Many air pollutants can cause health damage but not all can cause cancer. Known carcinogens such as benzene, radon, tobacco smoke, asbestos fibers, PAH and others are emitted as air pollutants and therefore can cause cancer.

How blood cancer be treated?

Blood cancer can be treated by using a high tech machine known as the rife machine. It really works but people dont know about it because the government is hiding it from people.

The Rife Machine is unproven clinically and if you find a doctor that wants to treat you with it, you are doing so at your own risk. There is nothing to substantiate the claim by it's inventor. Blood Caners are treated with Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, stem cell transplants and /or bone marrow transplants.

The test that are necessary for ALL cancer treatments are extremely complicated and take a very long time to get approval by the FDA in the United States. There are always risks having any kind of medical treatment but why take unnecessary risks with you life when the most common treatments have proven quite successful in a good portion of patients.

Is bleeding a side effect of radiation to the cervical area?

Yes, abnormal bleeding, or having blood in your urine is a symptom of cervical cancer.

Is inflammatory breast cancer the most aggressive and least common form of breast cancer?

Because inflammatory breast cancer usually doesn't present itself with a lump, and has a peculiar growth pattern, its symptoms are not typical signs of cancer, and may appear to be something else. IBC symptoms may include: * One breast larger than the other (this could be a cup size larger) * Red or pink skin * Swelling (This might appear overnight) * Rash (entire breast or small patches) * Orange-like texture (peau d' orange) (Some women have described this as a pitted look) * Skin hot to the touch on one breast * Pain and/or itchiness ***We all have pains or itchy breasts BUT if creams or salves don't help and your breast pain is consistent please see a doctor. * Ridges or thickened areas of breast * Nipple discharge * Nipples that appear inverted or flattened * Swollen lymph nodes under the armpit * Swollen lymph nodes of the neck If one or more of these symptoms continue for more than a week, talk to a physician immediately, and find an expert with experience in treating this particular type of breast cancer. For pre-menopausal young women, feel and LOOK for changes after your period. * Source: Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation * For more information on Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) please visit www.Eraseibc.com, www.komotv.com/ibc and http://tinyurl.com/f39zx which is the MD Anderson site. In October 2006, MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, opened the world's first inflammatory breast cancer clinc. If you're interested in becoming an IBC advocate, please join us at www.ibcsupport.org and subscribe to the Advocacy list. Another site to look at is the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation. This Foundation was formed by people touched by ibc who want to make a difference in saving lives. www.eraseibc.com Because of the aggressive nature of this insidious disease education is what will save lives .. knowing the symptoms WILL save lives. Everyone should know there is more than one form of breast cancer! "Knowing the symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer and prompt diagnosis is Vital for Survival."

Are there any affects of steroids from a brain surgery?

Steroids are used to reduce inflammation in the brain after surgery. You should take them as long as your doctor prescribed them. If you are unsure, then ask your doctor.

What is the life expectancy of a person diagnosed with lung cancer?

it depends on the seriousness but on average it is around 3 months - 6 months max it depends on the seriousness but on average it is around 3 months - 6 months max

What is the prognosis of someone diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer nowadays?

If a person is diagnosed with prostate cancer early, the prognosis is excellent in most cases. Intervention methods include surgery and radiation. There are some more virile forms of prostate cancer which progess very quickly, but the majority are quite reaponsive to surgery and/or radiation treatments.

A specialist who diagnoses and treats cancerous growths and tumors is called?

That would be an oncologist. There are other specialists as well that can deal with tumors such as a urologist who deals with the prostate.

How many people worldwide are diagnosed with skin cancer every day?

Previously existing answer said "Approximately 20000000000000000000 trillion people are diagnosed with skin cancer everyday. Indians are the most likely to get skin cancer as their skin is too black"

Sorry, but that is a total BS answer . . . the entire world population is just shy of 7 billion (as I write this), and readily available statistics on skin cancer indicate highest incidence is in Australia and New Zealand, where the majority populations are caucasian (90% European).Thus, while I do not have the answer to the question asked, both parts of the aforementioned answer are absurdly incorrect.

Can black and green mold cause cancer?

I have been studying this issue for about 4 years now. I lived away from my home for 2 years. When I had left, I had a leak in the bathroom. When I returned home after 2 years, the wood had rotted in the bathroom floor, so I put a piece of wood on top of the rotted piece, intending on replacing the bathroom after my addition was completed. While finishing the addition, about 5 months later, I noticed a lump under my left jaw. Later I found a lump under my right arm pit. I was in the fourth stage of lymphoma. Three years after my last treatment,(cancer is gone) I still have the same symptoms as I had from the chemo. Neuropathy in feet and hands, always tired, short term memory loss, etc... My waif has also become sick quite a bit. Much more often then years before. My cats are also acting strange and have diarrhea all of the time. They also throw up their food more than normal. I didn't realize that the bathroom was still leaking, as I had patched the fiberglass tub. I tore out the old bathroom, and all kinds of black mold was under the floor, and in the joists. Quite allot of wood damage also. I am convinced, after looking back at the time line, the the mold is causing all of these problems, including the Lymphoma. I have not gotten a blood test as of yet, but in a week or two I will. I will keep you posted

How does cancer treatment affect healthy cells?

Cancer treatment affects healthy cells by killing them , because the keno therapy has radiation and it kills your cells.

What evidence shows that the environmental influences that occurrence of cancer?

cigarette smoke, air and water pollution, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun increase the risk of cancer.

Does lemon prevent cancer?

Lemons are a citrus fruit and contain vitamin C. However, there are no examples of lemons being specifically helpful in cancer patients.

Also, lemons are very harmful to the enamel on teeth, so eating them in quantity can cause damage to the teeth.

Endometrial cancer could also accurately be referred to as?

Endometrial cancer is cancer of the inner lining of the uterus(womb). Most cancers of the uterus start in the endometrium and are thought to be caused by excess estrogen.

What are the contraindication of chemotherapy?

Nausea and vomiting associated with other causes such as biochemical processes, mucocitis, alopecia, tumor lysis syndrome, infertility, secondary malignant, extravasation, administration of drugs into the spine, handling, transporting and disposal of cytotoxis., older age, male and too much alcohol

What does cancer of the breast look like?

Breast Cancer Appearance

In the early stages, breast cancer is not usually visible, so ensure that physical examination is incorporated into checks as well. When visually examining the breasts, look for dimpling or puckering in the surface, or a change in the nipple such as an unusual angle. Anything that just looks unusual to your normal appearance should be noted. A change in color or shade can also indicate the presence of cancer.

Is prostate cancer an STD?

Yes; many STDs do cause cancer.
some. cervical cancer is frequently caused by HPV, a class of virusses that is transmitted as a STD and causes no or mild symptoms or warts. A very large proportion of the population is infected with it at one time, correlated with sexual activity.
Cancer is not a STD.
No, cancer has to do with cells in the body.

What body cavity will be opened in the removal of a brain tumor?

They will open the top of the skull and take away some of the bone/skull to reveal the brain. When they are done, they will put back the bone and all is well! It is a very risky/dangerous percedure though, because you can lose your memory, bodily functions, and/or become a vegteble!

A screening test to detect prostate cancer that measures protein levels is called?

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood screen for prostate cancer.

What are some of the treatments of breast cancer?

The best treatment for breast cancer is one that you and your oncologist decide together is the best treatment for you. Radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, diet, and drugs may all be part of successful treatment for breast cancer. The treatment that's right for one person may not be appropriate for another. The type of breast cancer, the stage of cancer (0-4), the location of the cancer, the age, sex, and prior medical history of the patient are all factors that need to be taken into consideration.

What is staging of breast cancer used for?

The staging of breast cancer describes the varying level of the cancer. There are 4 stages and a few of the stages have multiple classifications based on where the cancer is found and it's size.