The prostate is a gland near the rectum. It is a part of the male reproductive system. The prostate releases fluid that makes up a component of semen, and prevents the flow of urine during ejaculation. Prostate cancer develops when…
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Overview Dark brown moles first appear on the skin during childhood and early adulthood. People with lighter skin tend to have more moles, with the average ranging from 10 to 40, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While…
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Brachytherapy, also known as seed implantation or sealed source radiotherapy, is a type of radiation treatment for certain kinds of cancer. This type of therapy can be used to treat endometrial cancer and cervical cancer but is most commonly used…
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A colostomy is a opening made in a part of the colon (large bowel) to allow the evacuation of feces for collection in external bag attached to the skin. A colostomy may be performed for various reasons, the most common…
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Halodrol is a nutritional supplement manufactured by Gaspari Nutrition, a company founded by IFBB Hall of Fame bodybuilder Rich Gaspari. The supplement is formulated to increase strength. GaspariNutrition.com, the official website for Halodrol Liquigels, indicates that performance and physique enhancement…
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Overview Bile is a substance that is made by the liver and stored in a special organ called the gallbladder. Bile is made to help break up fatty foods, making them easier to digest. When bile travels up the digestive…
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Overview Melanoma is also referred to a malignant melanoma because it is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Melanoma spreads rapidly once it develops. Early detection and treatment provide a high cure rate, according to the American Academy of Dermatology….
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Breast cancer develops from uncontrolled cell proliferation in the breast, leading to the development of a tumor that can spread to the lymph nodes and throughout the body. Breast tumors differ in their appearance, invasiveness and severity, but most breast…
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Overview Ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, which are the glands in women that produce eggs. Upon diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it is surgically staged, which means that the extent and spread of the cancer is determined during surgery. This…
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Prolonged or repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation—from either the sun or tanning bed lights—can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. There are three major types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Over 1…
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Bowel, or colon cancer, is cancer that develops in the large intestine or the rectum, according to MedlinePlus. Bowel cancer refers to all tumors that originate in the colon. Cancer that spreads to the colon from other organs, like the…
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Overview Skin discoloration, also known as hyper-pigmentation, is caused when internal or external factors increase melanin production in the skin. This produces areas of the skin that are darker than normal skin tone. It can affect small and large areas…
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The sun emits ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC) rays. However, UVC rays do not have any effect on the skin because they are completely absorbed by atmospheric ozone and, hence, do not reach the skin….
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The breasts undergo regulated cycles of growth and development before birth, during puberty and throughout pregnancy, which are controlled in part by circulating hormone levels within the body. The breasts contain milk-producing lobules, which are connected to the nipple by…
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Platelets are very tiny blood cells that have a key role in blood clotting. Platelets come together to form plug-like structures that block the flow of bleeding upon injury. When circulating platelet levels become low, a condition known as thrombocytopenia,…
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1. What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer and involves lymphocytes. These are the white blood cells which are a part of the lymphatic system, as well as the blood system. The lymphatic system, also…
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Overview Acute promyelocytic leukemia, or APL, is a subtype of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, which is also known as acute myeloid leukemia and AML. The American Cancer Society describes these leukemias as starting in the cells that go on to form…
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With age and normal wear and tear the discs that are located between the vertebra in your spine start to lose their fluid. This results in a loss of space between the vertebra. When this happens you may be diagnosed…
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Overview Lung cancer is one of the more common cancers in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 219,000 cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in 2009. Not all cases of lung cancer are the same…
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Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed type of cancer in women, after skin cancer. Men also get breast cancer, but in much smaller numbers. A number of options are taken into consideration before a doctor determines the right breast…
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Overview Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2009 there…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer in the United States. One of the most common types of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, and the prognosis for recovery from…
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Breast cancer refers to a potentially life-threatening condition in which cells in the breast grow at a rapid rate. The Mayo Clinic says that breast cancer is one of the most common cancer in women within the United States after…
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Various procedures help diagnose and treat breast cancer. The specific procedures used can depend on the stage and extent of cancer, subsequent treatment decisions and patient preference and age. Talking with your health care team can help you make the…
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Femara (letrozole) is a chemotherapeutic drug used to prevent the growth of cancer cells in postmenopausal patients with breast cancer. This medication inhibits the function of a particular enzyme called aromatase, which is known to play a role in breast…
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Certain types of chemotherapy agents used to treat cancer also cause nausea and vomiting in many patients. The frequency of nausea and/or vomiting, also known as emesis, depends on the chemotherapy type, with high risk drugs causing emesis 90 percent…
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Breast cancer can be a scary thing, especially if a woman has a family history or certain risk factors. Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tools can help determine if a possible breast cancer risk exists. These are not diagnostic tests; if…
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If the cells located within the breast tissue begin to grow out of control, they can form a tumor or mass. This mass can be benign, but if the cells reproduce with mutations, the mass can become cancerous. Breast cancer…
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The breasts undergo periods of tightly regulated growth and development throughout puberty and pregnancy. When cells within the breast become mutated, leading to dysregulation of cell growth, this causes uncontrolled cell proliferation, and breast cancer can develop. There are a…
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Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women according to the American Cancer Society, is the most preventable cancer since 8 out of 10 cases occur in people who smoke tobacco products. The symptoms of…
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