Monthly Archives: July 2009

Cancer is a class of animal disease, medically know as malignant neoplasm, wherein a cluster of cells show unrestrained growth i.e. division beyond the normal limit, intrusion and damage of tissues adjacent to them and spread (via blood or lymph) to other places. This malady is not restricted to just homosapiens but can even affect animals.
Reportedly, 7.6 million people died from cancer in the previous year.

In most of the cases, cancer is identified due to symptoms and its diagnosis is usually confirmed by a pathologist, who is a type of physician specializing in diagnosis of cancer. Suspected people are usually investigated with medical tests like blood test, X-rays, CT scan and endoscopy.

There are various methods for Cancer treatments such as surgery, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and various other methods. The type of method employed depends on the patient’s general health and the location and the stage of the tumour spread.
Complete surgical excision is possible in very few cases since the cancerous tissues usually metastasizes to other places in the patient’s body before the surgery. Masectomy is the surgical treatment used for treating ****** cancer while for prostate cancer, prostatectomy is used. The aim of carrying out the surgery is to remove the tumour or if required the entire affected organ, which is however unfortunately limited to very few cases of small cancer.

Radiation therapy is also known as radiotherapy. It uses ionizing radiation for killing cancerous cells and shrinking the tumors. It damages the genetic material of the cells thereby preventing them from replicating further. The drawback of this methodology of remedial is that it often damages the normal cells in addition to the harmful ones. Though, in most cases the normal ones recover and re-function properly, it leads to permanent damage in some. It is used in treating brain cancer, ****** cancer, lung cancer and also cancer of the skin, prostate, uterus, stomach, or pancreas. Even lymphoma and leukemia can be treated by radiation.

Cancer can also be treated by Chemotherapy which involves use of drugs which destroy rapidly dividing cells. It interferes in various ways with division of cells and has the potential of harming healthy tissues. However after Chemotherapy these healthy cells repair themselves. High dose Chemotherapy is used for treatment of certain lymphomas and leukaemias.

Targeted Therapy is another medium for cure which employs certain agents which are specific for the cancer cells’ deregulated protein. It also involves small peptides which bind to the surface cell receptors surrounding the tumour.

Some cancer growth can be checked by either injecting or obstructing certain hormones. Some hormone sensitive cancers are ****** and prostate cancer. Removing estrogen or testosterone is also often used as an additional treatment.

Controlling cancer symptoms is not a stereotypical form of treatment aimed at cancer, but it also determines the standard of life of the victims of cancer, and plays a pivotal role in deciding whether the person would be able to undertake other treatments.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with ****** cancer during her lifetime and early detection is critical for survival – which is why it’s critical that all women be aware of possible ****** cancer signs and symptoms.

Read on to learn more about associated symptoms and ****** cancer signs, along with information on how to watch out for them.

Lump

The majority of ****** cancer cases (80%) are diagnosed after a person finds a lump in her own ****** and makes an appointment with her doctor. Identifying a lump is usually the easiest and most direct way of detecting the disease.

Most women find lumps during a routine ****** Self Exam (BSE). To learn how to give yourself a ****** examination, the Komen website (an organization dedicated to supporting women with ****** cancer) offers instructions online, komen.org.

Changing ****** Shape, Skin Texture or Size

A drastic change in a breast’s skin texture, shape or overall size can be a clear indicator of ****** cancer. Many ****** cancer victims also see a dimpling or wrinkling of the skin.

Soreness and Skin Irritation

Women diagnosed with inflammatory ****** cancer (IBC) typically experience redness, swelling, heat and pain throughout the ****** and ******. The symptom basically resembles a skin inflammation, like an allergic reaction to a product or fabric.

Paget’s Disease of the Breast

Paget’s disease is what is considered a secondary or complex symptom of ****** cancer. Essentially, the skin of the ****** and/or ****** feels and appears as though it’s afflicted by eczema. The skin is flaking, itchy, irritated and red.

Loss of Appetite

Like many cancers, ****** cancer patients often experience a decrease in their appetite alongside subsequent weight loss. This symptom doesn’t affect all patients, but is common.

Anxiety, Stress and Depression

Unfortunately, mental and emotional symptoms aren’t as documented or researched as physical indicators. However, many women who are diagnosed with ****** cancer report symptoms of depression and anxiety even before their diagnosis.

Genealogy

If any of your immediate family members or several members of your extended family have been diagnosed with ****** cancer, then you need to let your doctor know. You should also commit to monthly self ****** exams and annual mammograms.

Diagnosing Symptoms

If you’re experiencing any or all the above symptoms, then you may want to consult with your doctor. Remember, the sooner ****** cancer is detected, the better your long-term prognosis. 

The American Cancer Society recommends conducting a monthly self ****** exam and an annual mammogram to detect ****** cancer signs like a lump or skin changes.

Cancer is a cell disease occurs due to the abnormal growth of cells. It means the uncontrolled cell division and the capacity of these cells to attack other tissues. It is also known as malignancy, which is a cancer tumor.

Cancer symptoms that may occur in specific types of cancers are persistent pain in bones, nausea, unusual bleeding, swelling in the breast, changed bladder habits, continual gruffness, swallowing problems and many others.

Each type of cancer has its own symptoms. If a person is suffering from bladder and kidney cancer, its main symptoms are frequent urination, blood in urine and pain while *********. The main symptoms of ****** cancer are swelling, burning or pain, reddishness and problems in *******.

The symptoms of endometrial and cervical and uterine cancer are same. The major symptoms include: unusual discharge, heavy and painful menstrual periods. The person suffering from colon cancer has the following symptoms: stool with blood, change bowel habits, unrelenting diarrhea and constipation. The main symptoms of leukemia are decreasing weight, tiredness, recurring infections, nose bleeding and pain in bones and joints.

The symptoms of lung cancer are heaviness or chest pain, continual cough and blood in sputum. The symptoms of mouth and throat cancer includes ulcer in tongue or throat, which is not curable.

Prostate cancer weakens the flow of urine; the patient feels continuos pain in pelvis and upper thighs. Tumors below skin that never heals, skin moles are main causes of skin cancer. A person suffering from stomach cancer has the following symptoms: continuous fall in body weight, blood while vomiting and pain after eating.

The main causes of cancer are lack of fats and digestive enzymes, presence of poisons in food, air and water, too much intake of drugs, deficiency of minerals, vitamins specially vitamin C and B6, hormonal disparity, pathogens affecting the immune system.