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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…)

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…)

Tags: cancer, Cancer Prevention, cancer treatment, colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, gastrointestinal problem, gastrointestinal tumors, overweight, preventing colon cancer, preventing human colon cancer
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Cancer of Vulva

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Cancer of the vulva accounts for 4% of gynecological malignant tumors and occurs predominantly in women over 50 years.

Risk factors for cancer of the vulva are

* local chronic irritation, for example, by scratching the lesions,
* pelvic irradiation prior
* the use of caustic or abrasive (podophyllin) and
* Papilloma virus.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptom is pruritus (itching) associated with vulvar burning and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). In more advanced cases there may be ulcers (sores) with or without superimposed infection, and pain is rare. (more…)

Tags: biopsy, cancer, cancer of vulva, Cancer Therapy, cancer treatment, Collins test, dyspareunia, itching, lymph nodes, malignant tumors, papilloma virus, pruritus, Radiation Therapy, radiotherapy, Vulva Cancer, vulva cancer symptoms, vulva cancer treatment, vulvar burning
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Liver Cancer

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Liver cancer is a disease in which cells of the body become abnormal, grow out of control and form a tumor. This type of disease is called primary liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma or malignant hepatoma.

Among the risk factors we can highlight a possible relationship with the viruses that cause the types of hepatitis B and C, people who have cirrhosis have more chances of developing the disease, alcohol abuse and malnutrition cause such as cancer, liver cirrhosis; the aflatoxin (a group of chemical compounds produced by a fungus that can contaminate certain foods – like corn and seeds – are carcinogenic, or cause cancer.

The primary liver cancer is difficult to detect at an early stage because their symptoms are less pronounced. But, like other cancers, this disease can cause a feeling of poor health, loss of weight and appetite (more…)

Tags: biopsy, cancer, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Therapy, cancer treatment, CT scan, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, loss weight, malignant hepatoma, primary liver cancer, symptoms of liver cancer, treatment of cancer, treatment of liver cancer, types of hepatitis
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Saturday, June 26th, 2010

cancer treatment Treatments tested

It is assumed that new medical treatments are not effective until it is proved to be beneficial. In fact, most new drugs produced in research labs have shown that work well in treating cancer in humans. For this reason, doctors focus on the results of clinical studies are conducted carefully. Doctors do not prescribe drugs simply because a drug company claims to be effective. Treatments must be proven in studies that are monitored and reviewed by leading experts in cancer treatment. The success stories of patients, marketing brochures, and testimony is not convincing evidence.
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Tags: cancer, cancer treatment, Food and Drug, medical treatments
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Prostate Cancer Treatment

Friday, February 26th, 2010

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It is a cancer whose treatment as with other cancers should be individualized, especially taking into account the disease and how advanced it, the biological status of the patient, his age and life expectancy of the patient.

Surgery.Primary surgical options for prostate cancer can be variable, only the affected part of the prostate in its entirety, and also may be required removal of lymph nodes, or segments of neighboring organs.

The removal of the entire prostate with surrounding tissue is called radical prostatectomy. This can be done via perineal or retropubic.

In some cases also may be indicated to remove the organ that produces the hormone that stimulates the prostate to creezca. In that case the hormone is testosterone and its main producer is the testicles can get to make the extirpation of them performing a bilateral orchiectomy.
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What is Radiation Therapy?

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Radiation therapy uses particles similar to those of X-rays, but of higher energy capable of penetrating into the body.

This technique for cancer treatment acts on the tumor, destroying the malignant cells and preventing them from growing and reproducing, but also destroys normal tissues temporarily, so that radiotherapy has side effects. The advantage is that healthy cells have greater capacity for regeneration than cancer, so the body recovers from the damage once it has managed to remove the tumor and treatment is completed.

Radiation therapy can be administered either as monotherapy or as adjunct to surgery or chemotherapy. When the previously radiated area affected by the tumor, its size is reduced further by facilitating the surgeon’s intervention. In the event that received radiation after undergoing surgery, the goal is to destroy cells that have been left after excision.

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Tags: cancer treatment, malignant cells, Radiation Therapy, What is Radiation Therapy?, X-rays
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