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- Causes, Risks And Symptoms Of Transitional Cell Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorTransitional cell cancer is a cancer occurring in the urinary system that includes the kidneys, urinary bladder and accessory organs. It is one of the most common types of bladder and kidney cancer. It has been found to be the most common type of bladder cancer and urethra. Transitional cell ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Esophagus Cancer – Types, Diagnosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are two major kinds of esophageal cancer. Both kinds are diagnosed, cured, and managed in more-or-less similar ways. Squamous Cell: squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequently diagnosed esophageal cancer around the world. This kind of cancer is typically found in the upper area of ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Esophagus Cancer – Causes, Risks And Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe reason behind occurrence of esophageal cancer is not clear. It is said that the cancer of the esophagus is caused when esophagus itself develops errors in DNA. The errors formulate cells to cultivate and multiply which after a level becomes unmanageable. The accumulation of irregular cells ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Endometrial Cancer Types, Diagnosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorEndometrium is the starting point of almost all cancers of the uterus. They are identified as endometrial carcinomas. Cancers can also start in the muscle layer of the uterus. The group of cancers called sarcomas is where these cancers fit in. Type I tumors comprise tumors of endometrioid ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Small Intestine Cancer Types, Treatment and Diagnosis - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe small intestine is an important part of our body which helps in breaking down the food and absorbing its nutrients. It is made up of 3 parts namely duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The cancer of small intestine is known as small bowel cancer or cancer of small bowel. If there is a regular intake ...
Views: 846 - Causes, Risks And Symptoms Of Thyroid Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe main cause behind development of Thyroid Cancer is not clear. It develops when cells in thyroid gland go through hereditary changes (mutations). These changes permit the cells to cultivate and grow swiftly. The cells also lose the capability to die, as standard cells would. The accumulation ...
Views: 1061 - Treatment And Diagnosis Of Penile Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorAny malignant growth observed on the skin or tissues of the penis may lead to Penile Cancer. It accounts for up to a tenth of cancers detected in men in many countries Asia, African and South American countries and is rarely observed in the developed world. Penile cancer diagnosis usually ...
Views: 841 - Transitional Cell Cancer: A Cancer of the Urinary System - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorTransitional cell cancer is a cancer occurring in the urinary system, i.e., the kidneys, urinary bladder and accessory organs of the urinary system and occurs in the inner tissue lining of these hollow organs. It is one of the most common types of bladder cancer and also one of the most commonly ...
Views: 876 - Endometrial Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Jack TaylorEndometrial cancer occurs when cells of the endometrium go through a transformation and start to build up and increase without the control mechanisms that usually thwart their increase. As the cells grow and multiply, they form a cluster called a tumor. Cancer is hazardous because it overwhelms ...
Views: 867 - Pancreatic Cancer Causes, Risks, And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jack TaylorScientists, till date, are not fully aware about the factors that cause most cases of Pancreatic cancer, but they have established quite a few threat factors that can make a person more susceptible or probable to get this disease. Current research has revealed that a number of threat factors ...
Views: 991 - Pancreatic Cancer- Types, Treatment And Diagnosis - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jack TaylorCancer can crop up in any part of the pancreas, but up to 80% of them initiate in the head of the pancreas. There are more than a few diverse kinds of pancreatic cancer and the most occurring kind is ductal adenocarcinoma, which initiates from cells in the inside layer of the pancreatic ducts. ...
Views: 875 - Head and Neck Cancers - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jack TaylorHead and neck cancer depicts a variety of tumors that crop up in the head and neck area, which consists of the oral and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, thyroid, paranasal sinuses and salivary glands. The universal commonness of head and neck cancer go beyond half a million cases each calendar ...
Views: 880 - Ovarian Cancer – Causes, Risks And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Jack TaylorOvarian cancer is any cancerous expansion that may take place in diverse parts of the ovary. The majority of ovarian cancers occur in the outer lining of the ovary. The reasons behind ovarian cancer and its causes are not clear. In common, growth of cancer begins when strong cells obtain an ...
Views: 817 - Accutane Side Effects and Lawsuits - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorAccutane, belongs from the family of drugs called retinoids, which is a chemical compound of Vitamin A. It is used for the aid of acute acne. This powerful drug is prescribed mainly when other drugs are proved ineffective. The drug was introduced to the public and FDA approved it in 1982. But ...
Views: 976 - The Physical and Emotional Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorAlcoholism has emerged as one of the major social problems these days. Not only family but state Governments too are expressing their deep concerns over the growing rate of Alcoholism. Reports say if the rate of alcoholism continued in the same manner it would adversely affect the overall ...
Views: 831 - Ovarian Cancer – Types, Treatment And Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are over 30 diverse kinds of ovarian cancer which are classified as per their kind of cell from which they initiate. Cancerous ovarian tumors can begin from three general cell types: Epithelial ovarian tumors are derived from the cells outside the ovary. This is the most ordinary ...
Views: 853 - Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe ovaries are a vital pair of organs of the female reproductive system. They house the reproductive eggs and also generate the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer occurs when tumor develops on or in an ovary. Ovarian cancer is a nonspecific expression for an assortment of ...
Views: 740 - The Physical and Emotional Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorAlcoholism has emerged as one of the major social problems these days. Not only family but state Governments too are expressing their deep concerns over the growing rate of Alcoholism. Reports say if the rate of alcoholism continued in the same manner it would adversely affect the overall ...
Views: 912 - Throat cancer: An overview - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorThroat cancer relates to development of cancerous tumors in the throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils. It is also known as pharyngeal cancer, laryngeal cancer or vocal chord cancer Risk of throat cancer can be reduced by not smoking, not chewing tobacco and by limiting the use of ...
Views: 883 - Stages, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Oral Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorOral cancer is a form of cancer which affects the mouth. The staging of cancer is done to determine how big the cancer is and if it has developed further and spread to the surrounding tissues or organs. There are four stages of mouth cancer – stages 1 to 4. Several doctors also consider a stage ...
Views: 892 - Risks, Causes And Symptoms Of Oral Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorMouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is a type of cancer in which malignant cells start developing inside the tissues lining the mouth. This type of cancer can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated on time. The risk factors and causes of oral cancer are- Smoking and drinking alcohol- ...
Views: 840 - Oral Cancer Types - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe mouth is an important the organ in the human body. In medical terms, the mouth is referred to as the oral cavity. Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, is the type of cancer which starts at any place in the oral cavity. It is the growth of cancerous tissues within the parts of the oral ...
Views: 947 - Types Of Gastric Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Jack TaylorGastric cancer (or stomach cancer) begins when there is abnormal growth of cells in the stomach which then leads to a tumor. This type of cancer starts from the common cell types present in the lining of the wall of the stomach and develops gradually. It can spread to other parts of the ...
Views: 810 - Gallbladder Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorA cancer formed in the tissues of gallbladder is known as Gallbladder Cancer. A gallbladder is nothing but a pear shaped organ which is present on the right side of abdomen and just below the liver. The treatment options for gallbladder cancer depends on the type of stage of the cancer, the ...
Views: 666 - Diagnosis of Gallbladder Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorGallbladder cancer is the formation of tissues in the gallbladder. To start your treatment, it is important to know what is the stage and type of the cancer so that doctors would know if surgery alone will do or other treatment options are required. Diagnosis of gallbladder cancer is done in ...
Views: 863 - Gallbladder Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorGallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon form of the disease in which malignant cancerous cells are formed in the tissues of the gallbladder. Gallbladder cancer occurrence shows unusual geographical and racial variations. It is mostly found in the people living in Central and South America, ...
Views: 798 - Diagnosis of Eye cancer - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jack TaylorDoctors undertake numerous tests to identify tumor presence and detect if it has spread. A number of tests are available to detect eye cancer. For the majority of tumors, a biopsy is the best method to identify any sort of malignancy. However, for eye melanoma a doctor may consider following ...
Views: 915 - Use of Celexa Can Lead To Birth Defects - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Jack TaylorCelexa, which is prescribed to treat various forms of depression, has been found to be responsible for birth defects, when the drug is taken by patients during pregnancy. There has been serious criticism over the use of SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), with Celexa being one among ...
Views: 1267 - Typical Cancers Found in Children - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Jack TaylorCancer in children often develops in those parts of the body that are continuously changing or growing, such as their blood structure, brain, nervous system and kidneys. Usually, there are no particular agents for cancers in children. They may act in a different way than from adult ...
Views: 897 - Causes of Bone Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorA bone cancer, also called, bone tumor, is said to be a neoplastic growth of tissue in bone. Abnormal growths observed in the bones can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Bone tumors can be classified under two categories,one known as “primary tumors“, which originate ...
Views: 1241 - Diagnosis of Bone Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Jack TaylorThe doctor makes a diagnosis through tests and procedures that examine the bones. The exams & tests done during diagnosis of bone cancer are: Blood Test: It is not a reliable test for diagnosis of bone cancer. But still it is done to determine the level of alkaline phosphates enzyme. This ...
Views: 1157 - GADOLINIUM- CORE MEDICAL USE AND DRUG FACTS - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorDrug Functionality: Gadolinium based contrast agents (GBCA) are used in any diagnostic imaging procedures to enhance the quality of MRI of MRA in order to visualize lesions with abnormal vascularity in brain, spine and associated tissues. They can also be used to visualize those lesions that ...
Views: 1038 - Fosamax Lawsuit - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorFosamax, first marketed in 1994, is a drug produced and marketed by pharmaceutical icon Merck & Co., Inc. Fosamax is used to treat bone loss. It is one of several drugs that has been classified as a bisphosphonate, containing alendronate sodium. Fosamax is one of the best selling medicines made ...
Views: 1076 - Fentanyl: Medifacts and Uses - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorFentanyl is a narcotic drug used as a painkiller. It is an opioid pain killer drug. It is used for treatment of pain due to breakthrough of cancer, when other medications fail to control it. It is meant for only cancer related pain and is not for normal pain. Doctors prescribe it for other ...
Views: 946 - Ethex Morphine Side Effects - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorSIDE EFFECTS: 1.Constipation: Similar to opioids, morphine reduces gut motility by acting on the myenteric plexus in the intestinal tract, resulting in constipation. 2.Addiction: As with all other opioids, morphine is highly addictive as mentioned in the American Civil War and the Great War ...
Views: 916 - Side Effects OF Ephedra - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jack TaylorAs with all drugs, the dangers of side and adverse effects of Ephedra is an ever prevailing threat and is found to be higher in individuals who suffer from ailments like heart disease, seizures, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, high blood pressure, heart-related disorders, thyroid disease, ...
Views: 964 - Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Jack TaylorProstate is a small exocrine gland present only in males and forming a part of the reproductive system. The gland is located below the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra. The gland secretes vital fluids that constitute a portion of semen, seminal vesicle and male sperm cells. Cancerous ...
Views: 866 - Diabetes and Eyes - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorPersistent high glucose in the blood for a long time indicates that the patient is suffering from Diabetes. High glucose level in the blood for long time can harm many parts of the body, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and kidneys. Eyes are the most vulnerable among organs that are ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Precautions to Control Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorPatients of Diabetes should take certain precautions to control diabetes in a better way. They should go for a healthy diet, moderate physical activity, regular monitoring and be prompt to the prescribed medicines. Some of the precautions are listed below :- •Patients of diabetes should check ...
Views: 1652 - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorSome of the breast cancer symptoms are listed below. •A hard lump with no pain and uneven edges in the breast or armpit may be a sign of breast cancer. •Thickening in the breast may also be caused as a symptom of breast cancer. •Redness, dimpling, or puckering like orange skin in nipples ...
Views: 892 - Breast Cancer in Men - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorBreast cancer occurrence in men is a rare condition, but it is possible that men get affect with this type of cancer. It is seen that breast cancer in men generally affects older men and young men are at negligible risk of this disease. Peak age for developing breast cancer is after 70 years of ...
Views: 1002 - Causes and Risk Factors of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Around one eighth of women, develop this disease over the course of lifetime. Though it is rare in men, it may develop in male breast. Certain factors may induce risk of developing breast cancer in women. Risk factors for breast cancer ...
Views: 951 - Treatment Of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jack TaylorThere are many ways breast cancer is treated. Doctor may advise the right treatment plan for each individual patient after determining the spread, stage and type of the disease. There are many factors, which guide the choice of treatment method. There may be need of a treatment method or ...
Views: 900 - Drug Addiction Support Groups - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorIt’s not easy to be free of drug addiction. There are many treatment options available for drug addiction including medication and psychological therapies. There are rehabilitation centers to help addicts get out of their addiction. The recovery process does not end as the treatment is ...
Views: 2391(1 vote) - Complete Recovery Of Drug Addicts - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorFor an addict, the process of recovering does not end after completion of treatment. Once he gets rid of the drugs, he may still be suffering from damage caused by them. Treatment also does not do up with financial problems or the legal problems as well, which often come as consequences of ...
Views: 1422 - Actos and Rhabdomyolysis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorRhabdomyolysis is a serious medical condition in which muscle cells that have been torn and damaged enter the bloodstream and cause problems in the normal functioning of kidneys. Rhabdomyolysis can be fatal as the muscle proteins that get into the blood can cause kidney damage. There are many ...
Views: 1163 - Prevention And Treatment Of Melanoma - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorMelanoma is widely caused by exposure to sun. Its prevention should start at an early age as sun damage could later turn into skin cancer, including Melanoma. People with risk factors of this disease should go for regular check-ups. This not only helps in preventing the disease but also helps ...
Views: 884 - Merkel Cell Carcinoma - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorMerkel cell carcinoma is a very rare type of skin cancer. Merkel cells are located in the top layer of skin and near to nerve endings. They can affect nerves that receive the sensation of touch. Merkel cells are found in the layer of basal cells at the deepest part of the epidermis and acts as ...
Views: 891 - Small Cell Lung Cancer - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorSmall cell lung cancer is a lung cancer in which malignant or cancerous cells affects the tissues of the lung. Each lung has sections known as lobes. Left lung has two and right lung has three lobes. Two tubes or bronchi connect trachea to lungs. The bronchi are the part mostly affected by lung ...
Views: 879 - Important Points About Personal Injury Lawsuits - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Jack TaylorNegligence is one of the obvious reasons that people suffer from burn injuries. In such cases, the victims rarely think of claiming any compensation. Sometimes, the victims wonder if they are eligible for compensation from an insurance company or any other entity. Well, if you want to help any ...
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