What is Colon and Rectal Cancer? Colon cancer forms in the tissues of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine). Most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas which start in the cells that produce and release mucus and other bodily fluids. Those who eat a lot of processed foods are more at risk of getting […]
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What is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer is a common form of cancer and mainly occurs in the tissues of the lung and in the cells that line the main airway (bronchus). It can also develop in the windpipe (Trachea). There are two main forms of lung cancer, which are Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small
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What is Ovarian Cancer? This form of cancer occurs in the tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands). In most cases, ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (cancer which starts in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg
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Types of skin cancer There are four major types of skin cancer and these include: Actinic Keratosis (AK) Actinic Keratosis (AK), also called a solar keratosis is described as a crusty, scaly growth that is caused by damage from long exposure to UV radiation. The skin lesion normally appears on exposed areas such as the
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In our modern-day, there exist several reliable imaging diagnostic systems: X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and PET scans. When a patient’s symptoms indicate a possible growth or significant organ dysfunction, medical professionals will most likely want to use one or more of these systems to verify how serious the problem is. As a patient, you may
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Following the news in 2014 that former “Good Morning America” host Joan Lunden had announced she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer just after a mammogram gave her a clean bill of health, mammograms have received bad press once again. Two recent studies have looked into the effectiveness of mammogram screening.
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Mobile phones are everywhere. According to recent estimates, there are now over 8.97 Billion mobile connections worldwide. 66.53% of the world’s population are now unique mobile subscribers. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has officially classified mobile phones as potentially carcinogenic to humans. Are you concerned about the health risks associated with mobile phone usage?
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BPA is a toxic endocrine-disrupting chemical that affects your hormonal system and is thought to be associated with serious diseases including breast cancer, testicular cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, hyperactivity and impaired learning. What is BPA? BPA or Bisphenol A is a synthetic chemical which was first synthesized in 1890 and was originally used to
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Too few people fully understand the significance of maintaining a good pH balance in their body systems. The closest many people come to being aware of the existence of pH are swimming pool, and swimming pool service technicians. If the pH balance of a pool is low, it means that the water has become too
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There are some 18 million people in America alone that suffer from some form of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing during the night. Apnea comes from a Greek word that stands for “want of breath”. The periods of breathlessness usually lasts from ten to thirty seconds and can occur
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