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Testicular Cancer

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 20 to 45 years. Testicular cancer is a disease with very good prognosis and more than 95 percent are cured for good.

Testicular cancer is most common among young men. The majority of victims are between 20 and 40 years. The prognosis for testicular cancer is very good and more than 95 percent are cured for good. The most common symptom is that one testicle has become more or feels swollen. It may also seem like a hardening of the testicle. Only half of patients in pain or discomfort in the testicle. Some men complain of a diffuse ache or heaviness in the scrotum.

Enlargement or induration of one testicle can also be caused by an infection that needs treatment with antibiotics. (more…)

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Stomach Cancer

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Cancer is a disease in which a group of body cells become independent of the organism. These cells are out of control, change their size and shape and what is worse, begin to multiply and grow without any order or brake. The stomach, like most of the organs of the body, is composed of different cell types: an inner lining of cells that produce mucus and acids for digestion, an intermediate layer based on an outer muscle and called serosa.

Tumors occur when a particular type of these cells (mucosa, muscular or serosa) begins to multiply and grow on their own. They can be:

* Benign: they grow slowly and do not destroy nearby organs or spread to other parts of the body. Sometimes you do not need treatment or can be removed easily.

* Malignant cells grow more aggressively, invade and destroy what they have around and are also capable of reaching remote areas of the body (metastasis). (more…)

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Liver Cancer: Types of Tumors

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

* BENIGN:

one of the most common is the hemangioma, a sort of tangle of blood vessels, like the spots of the same name that appears on the skin. Most hepatic hemangiomas no symptoms and therefore require no treatment, only in some cases can cause bleeding and require surgical removal. Hepatic adenomas are another type of benign tumor arising in the main liver cells. Nor cause symptoms, but may produce abdominal pain or bleeding.

* EVIL:

- Hepatocellular carcinoma or hepatocellular carcinoma: This is the most common type of liver cancer in adults, in fact it is estimated that approximately 75% of liver cancers are this type. (more…)

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New Drugs for Lung Cancer

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

The design of new drugs against cancer is much like the work of a miniaturist, adjusting pieces able to fit into the tumor cells to block them. A new study published in the journal Nature shows that this knowledge of the cell can lead to the development of a new treatment for lung cancer.

Until now, patients with a tumor of non-small cell lung cancer who are also carriers of a mutation in the EGFR gene benefited from the action of a family of specific drugs: erlotinib and gefitinib. These drugs, called EGFR inhibitors are designed to fill a gap in the tumor cells actually destined for another molecule. By preventing this piece take his place and send signals to divide the cancer, the drugs achieve their mission to halt tumor growth. (more…)

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Oral Cancer

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

What is it?

The mouth is one of the cavities of our body that most easily contaminated. When there is no proper cleaning, the mouth can hold a lot of germs and bacteria, which eventually can cause various problems.
One of these is oral cancer, which although is not one of the most common, it can cause death if not caught early.

Areas affected

It can manifest from any wound, inflammation or ulceration that lasts several days in the mouth. Therefore it is important to see your dentist regularly, since he can detect any oral cancer.

Oral cancer can affect any part of the mouth, such as: (more…)

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Mammary Dysplasia: How to Identify It

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Mammary dysplasia is characterized by abnormal changes in the breast. It is a fairly common condition that affects many women in the world.

Mammary dysplasia generates changes affecting the surrounding tissue and glandular, but in turn may be accompanied by fibrosis, retention of fluid and cysts.

To identify mammary dysplasia attention to your symptoms:

• The breasts are uneven in consistency, dense areas are irregularities in the tissue, especially in the external quadrants.
• You feel a constant annoyance.
• There is a sense of congestion.
• There may be severe pain and tenderness.
• The discomfort in the breast is more intense after the rule.
• There are changes in the nipple. (more…)

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Cervical Cancer and Fertility

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

One of the great questions that made a woman of childbearing age at which cancer was diagnosed cervix is whether after treatment may be a mother.

Unfortunately, in most cases, fertility is buffeted by the various proceedings against the disease, the void completely.

When supplied radiation and chemotherapy, the reproductive organs may be irreversibly damaged and are not useful for the design. Furthermore most common intervention when the tumor is advanced is simple or radical hysterectomy in which the ovaries, uterus and other tissues involved. (more…)

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Omega 3 Could Inhibit Cancer

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

If a nutritional supplement triggered the level of trade in recent years, is made from Omega 3 fatty acids. There is a market action, but actually it was verified that Omega 3 fatty acids are involved in organic processes such as regulating the flow of blood, the level of triglycerides and cholesterol in the body, and inflammatory responses immune and other metabolic functions.

The research and latest scientific publications show that Omega 3 could inhibit the development of certain cancers, and also have a significant effect on the treatment of tumors and even in mitigating the effects of chemotherapy that fights disease . (more…)

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Tips for Preventing Colon Cancer

Saturday, July 31st, 2010


The colorectal cancer is a disease which is not given much attention in the media, so to achieve its prevention should be implemented consistently campaigns for sensitizing the population about this disease.

Always for the people who are over 50 years is essential that conducting a study of colonoscopy to detect early disease.

This is the only study that can detect disease preventive level effectively, but also can follow some tips to help prevent and maintain a much healthier life and avoid future problems of our lives. (more…)

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Learn How Mammograms are Performed

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. It is used to detect tumors and to help differentiate benign or malignant cancer problems. How is the test? You will pass a room where you find the computer. You’ll have to take off the top but will give you a gown to your tapes. Depending on the type of used equipment, you can stay seated or standing. A breast is placed on a flat surface that contains the x-ray

A device called a compressor will press firmly against the breast to help flatten the breast tissue. X-ray images are taken from several angles. You can ask the patient to hold your breath while taking each image. Sometimes you’ll be asked back at a later date to take more breast imaging. (more…)

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