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Prevention tips for skin cancer

Jul
03

Date: July 3rd, 2014

The short term benefits of sun exposure are incredible but with time, sun can cause aging spots and wrinkles on the face.

Stage by stage treatment of rectal cancer

Jul
02

Date: July 2nd, 2014

Rectal cancer: stage 0

During this stage, the location of the tumor is just on the inner rectum lining and surgery is the most preferred form of treatment. The tumor itself might be removed or just a small rectum section.

Prevention measures for oral cancer

Jul
01

Date: July 1st, 2014

Oral cancer affects different parts of the body, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, hard palate and the floor of your mouth. When this cancer is not diagnosed early enough and the proper kind of treatment availed, it can have life threatening consequences.
Oral cancer: symptoms explained

Useful information about ductal carcinoma in situ

Jun
30

Date: June 30th, 2014

Ductal carcinoma is of two types; ductal carcinoma in situ that is also known as the intraductal carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma. It occurs when cells of breast ducts experienced uncontrolled growth.

Useful esophageal cancer management tips

Jun
29

Date: June 29th, 2014

The esophagus is a structure with a tube like an appearance that runs from the throat to the stomach. It acts as a passage for food as it moves from your mouth all the way to the stomach. Esophageal cancer starts from the inner layers of this structure and spreads to the other layers, including other body parts when it metastasis.

Peritoneal cancer analyzed and explained

Jun
28

Date: June 28th, 2014

The development of peritoneal cancer starts on the thin tissue layer which lines the abdomen and also covers the bladder, rectum and uterus. This structure is known as peritoneum and comprises of epithelial cells. Production of fluid by this layer makes it possible for the organs to move smoothly in the abdomen. More often than not, peritoneal cancer is confused with stomach or intestinal cancer by many, but the truth is that these cancers are different.

An overview of surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer

Jun
27

Date: June 27th, 2014

Fortunately, the different stages for pancreatic cancer are easily understandable. In practice, the choice of treatment recommended by the doctor is based on surgical findings, imaging studies and the overall health well being of the individual.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer and what you should know about it

Jun
26

Date: June 26th, 2014

Nasopharyngeal cancer is generally a cancer of the head and neck. This cancer usually starts at the upper area of the throat just behind the nose and this area is known as nasopharynx. It is placed precariously at the skull on its base just above the mouth roof. The nostrils usually open into nasopharynx.

The two main treatment options for brain cancer

Jun
24

Date: June 24th, 2014

If you have questions regarding brain tumor ranging from treatment options to side effects and others, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask your health care provider about them. Treating brain cancer is very complex and several doctors are consulted in the treatment.

Common symptoms of small cell lung cancer

Jun
23

Date: June 23rd, 2014

Facts about small cell lung cancer

Lung cancer is known to be the leading cause of deaths related to cancer in both men and women, especially in countries like China, United States and Canada. Any part of your lung is vulnerable to attacks by this cancer and it exists in two major types.