For a long time, cancer researchers were so focused on the powerful antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E that they sort of forgot about the B vitamins. Recently, though, folic acid has been getting a lot of attention for its role in preventing cancer of the colon and cervix—and maybe for preventing other cancers as well. read more
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Category: CancerCancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. Every cell in the body is able to become cancerous; and, everyday, many cells in your body become cancerous. But, normally, your immune system, at work in a body strengthened by good nutrition and good living habits, overcomes those malignant cells and eliminates them. read more
Most adverse side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy are still a big concern for patients and their families. No provisions are made for the side effects of chemotherapy, and sometimes patients are not aware of these effects. read more
Several herbs and herbal compounds are believed to suppress the transformative, hyperproliferative and inflammatory process that initiates carcinogenesis and dramatically inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), whose production is considered essential for the migration of cancer cell and for angiogenesis. read more
More and more often, I come across cases of nonsmokers who develop lung cancer. My attention is always drawn to news of this nature because my husband passed away at the age of 51 from brain and lung cancer. He never smoked a day in his life. read more
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining around the outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs (pleura), or around the abdominal organs (peritoneum). read more
By: Laura Guthrie
Stage 2a breast cancer is just part of stage 2 breast cancer. In stage 2a breast cancer there are certain characteristics that distinguish it from stage 2b breast cancer. There are a few conditions of what defines stage 2a breast cancer. This small piece will cover those differentiations. In stage 2a breast cancer there can be either no tumor found in the breast but still cancer is found in the axillary lymph nodes. These are the nodes that are in the under arm or “arm pit.” Also constituting stage 2a if there is a tumor but it is 2 centimeters or smaller and has spread to the axillary lymph nodes in the underarm. It is also stage 2a if there is a tumor but it is larger than 2 centimeters but below 5 centimeters and has not spread anywhere at all. continue reading…
By: Candis Reade
There are several diseases that are creating problems for most of the people now-a-days. Among several problems, breast cancer is a problem that is becoming common in most of the ladies. The problem mainly happens as the women are unable to know that they are suffering from breast cancer. In order to get rid of this disease, it is very important that the woman should diagnose the breast cancer at the early age. There are several breast cancer facts that a woman should know in order to diagnose the problem and get it resolved as well. continue reading…
By: Candis Reade
Cancer is a well known deadly disease which affects lives of many people every year. Cancer can be caused in different parts of your body. Both men and women are equally affected by the deadly cancer disease. A commonly found cancer disease in women is breast cancer. It is caused because of the unusual growth of tumor cells in the breast region. If these tumor cells are allowed to grow continuously they affect the other normal healthy cells of that region. The development of these cells can start in a tiny tissue or a lobe or even in the vessels of the breast. continue reading…
By: Laura Guthrie
When it comes to breast cancer, there is a ton of information one can find. The trick however, is in separating the truly useful information from that which could be considered specious at best. There are several myths regarding breast cancer. Here are just a few of them.
The first myth I've come across is that cancer is genetic. This is false. As with most diseases, just because a member of your family may have it does not mean that you will get it. If you are not sure, go to your doctor and get a mammogram.
Another myth is that breast cancer is caused by that well-know contraceptive, the birth control pill. While the pill does have quantities of progesterone and estrogen, which is linked with breast cancer it has been proven the prolonged usage does NOT cause the disease. In fact, the pill can decrease the risk of ovarian cancer, menstrual disorders and improve bone density.
There is also the myth that only women get breast cancer. The percentage of men that get breast cancer is very small, but men can and do get it.
