Cancer Resources

Melanoma skin cancer does not just form where you get the most sun. Many people think that they only need to check the areas of their skin that are regularly exposed to the sun.

While this is good practice, don’t ignore the rest of your body. My brother found his melanoma growth on his upper thigh, and he has never worn shorts in his life. He always kept check on his arms, legs, face etc, but when a cut that wouldn’t heal showed up on his inner thigh, he didn’t think it could possibly be melanoma skin cancer, because he had never got any sun there.

So, when you are giving your body the “once over” check… don’t ignore the skin that is always covered, and check places like your underarms, thighs, etc, and get someone to check the backs of your legs and your back and neck, and scalp. Continue reading ‘Melanoma & Skin Cancer – Watch For Melanoma Where the Sun Don't Shine’ »

Diagnosis of prostate cancer is made by biopsy and histological examination of the biopsy specimen by a pathologist. Procedures like PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test and DRE (Digital rectal examination), used in screening are not sufficient for making a diagnosis of cancer of the prostate. Screening procedures help only in identifying persons who might be suffering from cancer of the prostate.

Biopsy

Cancer of the prostate, unlike breast cancer, which starts as a single tumor and grows outwards , starts as multiple small tumors at different locations within the prostate gland. Therefore during biopsy samples are collected from different locations in the prostate gland. This is referred to as multiple core biopsy. A minimum of six cores are usually recommended in cancer of the prostate.

Patients suffering from prostatitis(infection of prostate ) are advised not to undergo biopsy until a course of antibiotics is completed, to cure the infection. Patients with persistent high PSA levels but negative biopsies are advised to undergo a repeat biopsy. Continue reading ‘Prostate Cancer Diagnosis’ »

Uterine cancer is more common to women who have undergone or is undergoing menopause. That is because, although the cause of this disease is still not identified at present, it is found out that the inability of the progesterone hormone to offset the estrogen hormone contributes to the possibility of its development; which is the case at this stage. There is too much estrogen being produced and the progesterone isn’t enough to balance.

Although this type of cancer more often targets middle-aged and elderly women, it can also affect the younger ones. That is why, all women must be aware of uterine cancer symptoms so that we will know when we need to see the doctor.

One of the most common symptoms is vaginal bleeding. Almost all that have been diagnosed with this have experienced bleeding or vaginal discharge. For young women, you must be very observant. If you experience spotting in between periods, unusual heavy periods and bleeding after intercourse, you must not disregard the signs. For those that have undergone menopause, if you start bleeding 6 months later, go and see your doctor. There are also certain pains that could be felt although not everyone experiences them just like for those with uterine sarcoma, a certain type of uterine cancer, just a few experience pain during urination, during intercourse and pain in the area of the pelvis. Continue reading ‘The Uterine Cancer Symptoms You Need to Know’ »

Asbestos can cause grave health issues. Perhaps the two most critical are lung fibrosis disease and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that has been connected to long term exposure to asbestos.

Nowadays, in Western Europe, only 3.5% of buildings with asbestos have been treated. At least, it should take three centuries before getting rid of this very harm material. In reality diseases related to the inhalation of dust asbestos are spreading: pulmonary fibrosis, pleural plaques, lung cancer.

As indicated by an incubation period of 15/20 years, asbestos kills inevitably. In Europe, 20000 cases yearly have been diagnosed, 100000 deaths by 2025!A study accomplished by the Erasmus Hospital in Brussels puts forward that an adult on seven European bring pulmonary asbestos signs exposure. Continue reading ‘The Huge Cost of the Asbestos Removal’ »

Cancer hits many families and many people at all ages of life. It is a devastating diagnosis for the patient and friends and family. Leukemia is a form of cancer where immune cells proliferate without normal regression after disease has been terminated. It is named for the “milky” coloration of blood from the high count of white blood cells. Leukemia often hits children and symptoms can be disregarded and not properly diagnosed if not treated immediately.

Leukemia is actually a broad medical term. Leukemia cancer is separated into two, more defined forms named chronic leukemia and acute leukemia. Acute leukemia cancer tends to afflict children and young adults. Its proliferation of bone marrow cells inhibits bone marrow to make properly healthy cells. It is an extremely dangerous form of cancer since malignant cells are readily available to the blood stream to transport to other organs.

Chronic leukemia cancer is better known for the abnormal proliferation of mature white blood cells. When your body is faced with disease, white blood cells divide rapidly to quickly eliminate intruding microbes. A normal immune system will later destroy the excess white blood cells, however with leukemia they continue to proliferate. Chronic leukemia mostly afflicts older adults, and therapy is monitored through typical, regular doctor appointments. Continue reading ‘Background of Leukemia’ »

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