- The Top 5 Cancers of the Female Reproductive System By:-James Pendergraft
All of the parts of the female reproductive system like the vagina, the cervix, the vulva, the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and the uterus have the tendency to acquire cancers. These are classified as the gynecologic cancers. This type of cancers could directly affect the nearby organs and tissues. They are also known to metastasize or spread through the lymphatic system and the bloodstream, thus affecting other distant parts of the body as well.
- All About Vulvar Cancer By:-James Pendergraft
The vulvar cancer is typically a skin cancer that forms on the area surrounding the female genitalia. The cancer would appear as an itchy area, a sore, or a lump that does not seem to heal. In the United States alone, the cancer of the vulva is considered as the fourth most prevalent gynecologic cancer, making up 3 to 4 percent of all the cancers of the female reproductive system. It is usually experienced by women who have already gone through menopause. Thus, you can expect that the average age of women who are diagnosed of this disease is 70 years old. The longer a woman ages, the higher the risk for this cancer to be experienced.
- All About Vaginal Cancer By:-James Pendergraft
Vaginal cancer is not a common type of cancer among women. Usually known as a squamous cell skin cancer or what is medically termed as vaginal carcinoma, the disease is known to develop mostly among older women, with the most common diagnosis happening among those who are 60 t0 65 years old. In the United States, vaginal cancer cases make for about one percent of all the gynecologic cancers.
- All About Ovarian Cancer By:-James Pendergraft
Being diagnosed of ovarian cancer can be very hard and life changing. It is a good thing that there now a number of medical advancements that have led to more effective treatments. Based on reports from the American Cancer Society, women who have been diagnosed of having the early stages of ovarian cancer may now have 93 percent survival rate of about five years.
- All About Fallopian Tube Cancer By:-James Pendergraft
Fallopian tube cancer is one of the rare types of cancer that could affect women of all ages. All throughout the history of fallopian tube cancer, there has only been some 1,500 to 2,000 cases that have been reported. However, this must not be confused over the metastatic cancer that may have spread to the fallopian tubes though because the cancer growth for this disease really originated from a woman’s fallopian tubes.
- All About Cervical Cancer By:-James Pendergraft
Cervical cancer is known to develop on the lower area of the uterus, which is known as the cervix. In the United States, cervical carcinoma or cervical cancer is regarded as the third most prevalent gynecologic cancer among women of all ages. However, it is known to be the most common among those in their twenties. This type of gynecologic cancer is known to usually affect women who are aged 35 to 55 years old.
- All About Cancer of the Uterus By:-James Pendergraft
The cancer of the uterus develops on the uterine lining, which is also known as the endometrium. As such, this is also known as the endometrial cancer. In the United States, the uterine cancer is considered as the most common among all gynecologic cancers and is even the fourth most prevalent cancers among women. Statistically, one of every 50 women could get uterine cancer, although this is known to develop after menopause has set in, generally among women who are aged 50 to 65 years old.
- Liver Cancer Treatment, Causes and Symptoms By:-Mital John
Liver cancer also known as primary or metastasis hepatic carcinoma is a fairly rare form of cancer in the western world (1% of all cancers) but much more common in Africa and parts of Asia (10% to 50% of all cancers). It is much more prevalent in men and incidence increases with age.
- List of Cancer Treating Drugs By:-Alex De Mostafa
Cancer starts in your cells, the body forms a new cell as needed by the body replacing the old ones, this process might sometimes go wrong wherein new cells are born when you don't need them and old cells does not die when they should. Cancer Treating drugs helps control normalized cell division.
- Ovarian Cancer: Know the Signs By:-Catherine Johnson
The American Cancer Society estimated that approximately 15,280 women died from ovarian cancer in the United States during 2007. Ovarian cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. so it's important to know the signs.
- How Important Is Sun Shade? By:-Dominic Donaldson
Having a deep golden tan is something a lot of us enjoy and have striven to have in the past. It has only been in the last couple of years that people have been waking up to how dangerous sun exposure can be and how it can lead to skin cancer.
- The future role of the Nurse in speedier Cancer testing By:-Albert Frictionsp
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, announced in his key speech at this year’s Labour Party conference that he plans to bring in speedier testing for cancer in patients showing symptoms of the disease. This will mean earlier diagnosis and earlier treatment, and could potentially save thousands of lives.
- Create A Garden Shade This Summer By:-Dominic Donaldson
In the garden shade is important, although it may not be favourable for all you keen gardeners it is good to have an area that is not exposed to light. This means on days you want to enjoy the sun you will be able to do so safely.
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