Cancer

Like the security system that protects a house, the bone marrow produces white blood cells to protect the body against bacterial or fungal invaders. The Mayo Clinic says these white blood cells must a reach a specific quantitative low of…
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Liver cancer occurs when abnormal unregulated cancer cells begin to grow and multiply within the liver. Advanced liver cancer has typically progressed too far throughout the liver or body to respond to curative treatment measures. However, if you have advanced…
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Chemotherapy is often used as a treatment for colorectal cancer, and treatment regimens typically consist of a combination of drugs in order to be more effective. FOLFOX is one regimen for advanced colorectal cancer, and consists of the drugs 5-Fluorouracil…
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Bladder carcinoma is a form of cancer that originates in your bladder (your body’s receptacle for urine). An abnormal growth of cells usually forms on the inner lining of your bladder. Some risk factors for developing bladder carcinoma include smoking,…
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Overview According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer kills more Americans than any other type of cancer. More than 159,000 Americans will die from lung cancer in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute. Causes…
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Testicular Self-exam: Do it Every Month! Why? Cancer of the testicles accounts for only about 1 percent of all cancers in men. It is, however, the most common type of cancer in males ages 16 to 35, and can occur…
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Overview According to Mesothelioma.net, mesothelioma is a rare form of malignant cancer that occurs when the cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide extremely rapidly. Malignant mesothelium cells can invade and damage the organs they would normally protect. These…
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Overview Cervical cancer is cancer that originates in the cervix, which is the muscular organ connecting the vagina and uterus. It may be treated in a variety of ways, depending on the stage and extent of the cancer, but radiation…
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According to physical therapist Leslie Waltke, “Rehabilitation and exercise, in patients with cancer, have been shown to improve quality of life, lengthen life and actually save lives.” An exercise program should reflect prior fitness level, current limitations and personal preferences….
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Overview Feverfew tanacetum, also known as Chrysanthemum parthenium, fell out of favor during the Middle Ages, and did not regain popularity until the 1970s. Some folk remedies called for the use of this herb, but it was generally not considered…
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Fossil fuels are deposits of potential energy sources that have developed over time from once living things. The most common fossil fuels used today are coal, natural gas and oil, also called petroleum. These energy sources have been used for…
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The average infant makes enormous developmental strides during the first year of life. By the time a baby turns 1, he’ll likely have mumbled his first few words and taken his first cautious steps. During the first year of life…
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Overview Brachytherapy is a medical procedure used primarily in cancer treatment. The procedure involves inserting radioactive material in the form of tiny “seeds” into or near a tumor or other area of concern. Brachytherapy allows physicians to target a cancerous…
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Prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men over age 50 in the United States, according to the Merck Manual, affects around 219,000 men each year and was responsible for around 27,000 deaths in 2007. The prostate, a walnut-sized gland…
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Overview Antioxidants, commonly found in fruits and vegetables, have been shown to have beneficial long-term health effects. Additionally, some studies conclude that antioxidants can slow or prevent the onset of cancer. For these reasons, antioxidants are widely recommended to be…
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Overview The regional scale renewable energy resources are wind turbines, tidal or ocean current turbines, solar thermal turbines and hydroelectric dams. Wind energy is the least expensive. The American Wind Industry Association reports that the high capital investment for wind…
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Abdominal, or stomach, cancer occurs when malignant cancer cells grow and spread within the abdomen. Signs and symptoms may include stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating and difficulty swallowing. The treatment for abdominal cancer depends on the severity of…
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, according to MayoClinic.com. The National Institutes of Health names it as the third leading cause of cancer deaths in men. It is much more common in older…
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1. Nausea’s Negative Effects Treating nausea from chemotherapy is important to cancer patients for several reasons. Uncontrolled nausea can lead to vomiting, which compromises a cancer patient’s nutritional status and ability to recover from cancer treatment. Nausea affects a cancer…
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Breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer are just three types of cancers among many. Although the severity and locations of these cancers vary, the foundation for treatment does not waiver because three common types of treatment are used. In…
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Overview While fossil fuels helped spur much of the technological and industrial advancement of the last two centuries, the rate at which we are using up these resources is rapidly becoming unsustainable. More and more, we look toward alternate sources…
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According to the National Institutes Of Health (NIH), cancer of the tongue is part of the oral cancers that include those arising from the structures in the mouth. These cancers are usually squamous cell carcinoma types. According to the Centers…
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The American Cancer Society estimates that basal cell cancer accounts for 80 percent of skin cancers in the United States as of 2010. This cancer rarely spreads to other organs, though it can invade nearby tissues. Basal cell carcinomas appear…
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Overview The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and other government agencies began reporting the dangers of asbestos beginning in the late 1960s by The naturally occurring mineral was used in building materials, auto parts and even kitchen products and…
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Skin Cancer Basics The skin is the body’s largest organ and has several important roles, including protecting us from injury, light and infection, and maintaining the body’s temperature. Though skin cells are stacked in three layers–the epidermis, the dermis, and…
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Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer because of its propensity to spread or metastasize to other parts of the body. It is the most common cancer among young women in their late 20s, and it is rising at…
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Colorectal cancer occurs in the large intestine or rectum–the area where stool is stored until passed from the body. The American Cancer Society reports that nearly 147,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2009. Although…
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Overview It is no secret that dieting can help you lose weight. In the case of thyroid disease-related weight gain, however, other specific steps should be taken within the diet plan. A sluggish thyroid, a condition formally known as hypothyroidism,…
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Colorectal cancer–or cancer that originates from the colon or rectum–is a prevalent form of cancer. The National Cancer Institute reports that 106,100 new cases of colon cancer and 40,870 cases of rectal cancer were diagnosed in the United States in…
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Many patients with breast cancer respond to hormone therapy, a treatment strategy designed to inihibit proliferative signalling to cancer cells. Many breast cancer cells express a protein called the estrogen receptor, which sits on the surface of the cell and…
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