Penile cancer is rare in the United States, affecting about one in 100,000 men, and this rarity is attributed to the practice of circumcision at birth. Men in South American countries and in India are more likely to develop this cancer. Penile cancer develops slowly and, if discovered early, can be cured. The cancer grows along the shaft of the penis or the head or foreskin. Men generally do not seek medical help even if they experience symptoms until the cancer has developed to a later stage.
It is important that you recognize the symptoms and get treated as soon as possible. Most penile growths are skin cancers or squamous cell carcinomas or can be melanomas. Sometimes, cancer can grow in the deep tissues of the penis and spread to the groin or pelvic area. If the cancer is confined to the penis itself it can be cured but the risk increases once it spreads to the pelvis or other parts of the body. Then a penectomy or partial or total removal of the penis may be required. Read the rest of this entry »
Many premenopausal and postmenopausal women develop uterine fibroids. These are usually benign growths that are made up of connective tissue and smooth muscle.
Fibroids are generated by the thick uterine wall and can vary in size from very small or the size of the head of a pin to the size of a melon. They can develop in various parts of the uterus. Uterine fibroids develop mostly during pregnancy and then dissolve after menopause. So some studies have reasoned that this is why the hormones estrogen and progesterone have a role to play in the growth of fibroids. Researchers are of the opinion that genetic factors, usually inherited from the paternal side, lead to the development of fibroids. Also, there are certain abnormalities in some substances called growth factors that lead to fibroid formation. Read the rest of this entry »
The ovaries are two almond-sized and -shaped organs that are found on each side of a woman’s uterus. Ovarian cysts are sacs filled with fluid that can be found inside or on the surface of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts can occur at any time of a woman’s life and most do not cause discomfort or pain—disappearing even without treatment in a few months.
In some cases, however, the symptoms of ovarian cysts are serious—especially if they have ruptured. These symptoms can resemble those of other conditions such as an ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, appendicitis, or ovarian cancer. So the symptoms alone will not signify the presence of ovarian cysts and there may not in fact be any symptoms at all. However, you can be alert for the following symptoms, which should indicate that you should go in for a pelvic examination: irregularities in the menstrual cycle with pain in the pelvis before it begins or ends; a persistent or dull ache affecting the lower back and thighs; bowel pain; sensation of nausea, vomiting or tenderness in the breasts; a heavy kind of feeling in the abdomen; and an inability to empty your bladder completely. Read the rest of this entry »
It is not incorrect, just unusual in terms of information that wheat allergy can be harmful to the extent that it can cause cancer. But it is true. The studies and researches have shown that gluten, a protein found in wheat can cause cancer and may other health related problems.Wheat for most people is a preferred and comfort food. Be it bread, pasta, bagels or pretty much anything along those lines. It is a universally accepted and a chosen and preferred food for most. But if your body has intolerance for wheat it can be a cause of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in future. And the wheat allergy shows very obviously and can be rather severe and include weight-loss, bowel disorders and diarrhea.
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Colorectal cancer is type of cancer that develops in the colon (or large intestine) or rectum. Mostly beginning as a small clump of cells known as polyp, which become cancerous and attack and infect the wall of the intestine.
There are certain types of polyps. Important ones are Adenomatous polyps or Adenomas, which have the potential to become cancerous. Adenocarcinomas are cancers of the glandular cells which line or affect the inside layer of the wall of the colon and rectum. These cancer cells may also spread into other parts of the body, and new tumors can thus be formed. This process is called metastasis. Read the rest of this entry »
Alcohol may benefit heart but researches have proved that alcohol increases the risk of many types of cancers. And so people who don’t drink need not be encouraged to start. However men and women who already drink moderately, that is less than one drink a day is prescribed moderate women and less than two for men, need not stop.Studies done of various groups of women in various institutes suggest that having alcohol within limits can also increase the risk of breast cancer. It may surprise many of you but an average and prescribed limit of two drinks per day can also increases breast cancer risk by approximately 25%. It’s a topic of active studies and the recent studies show that alcohol increases the estrogens level in the bloodstream, which in turn may increase breast cell division and as a result increase cancer risk. Read the rest of this entry »
This is one of those cancers that people don’t like to think about or even talk about. But it does occur and it’s best to be aware of how it starts and progresses.
The function of the bladder is to gather and accumulate urine until it is ejected from the body. The bladder walls are made up of muscles and urinary epithelium. At the back are the ureters that take urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The lower portion of the bladder narrows down into the urethra, which carries the urine from the body.
Bladder cancer can be of two types—superficial and invasive cancers. Superficial bladder tumors are also known as papillary tumors or bladder warts. They are found on the urinary epithelium’s surface. Invasive bladder cancers, as the name suggests, spread deeper into the epithelium, continuing into the muscle layer or surrounding tissues. Sometimes they spread through the bladder wall to adjacent organs such as the rectum, colon, prostate gland/uterus, pelvic bones, and lymph glands. Read the rest of this entry »
The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet known. Doctors are hardly able to explain while some people are affected with this disease and another is not. However, it is clear that thyroid cancer is not contagious. No one can “catch” cancer from another person.
Who is at a risk of developing thyroid cancer? Risk is something that increases the chance of developing the disease. Some such risk factors for thyroid cancer include family history of certain cancers, age, habit of tobacco and tobacco products, improper eating habits or unhealthy diet, obesity, no physical activities or say lack of exercise, exposure to radiation or other cancerous compounds or agents, and genetic changes. Read the rest of this entry »
Womb cancer is also called uterine cancer, or endometrial cancer, referring to the inner lining of the womb. Endometrial cancer is the most common type of womb cancer and develops when the cells of the womb lining begin to proliferate and get out of control. They can attack all nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Sometimes these tumors are benign and should not be confused with the malignant type as they could be fibroids and are not cancerous. These fibroids can cause vaginal bleeding, discharge, and pain, and surgery may then be an option. Read the rest of this entry »
About Esophageal Cancer: Esophageal cancer is also being known as Cancer of The Esophagus. As the name suggests esophageal cancer develops in the esophagus. Esophagus is a long tube, which connects mouth and stomach. It is a 9 – 11 inches in length in adults.
Esophageal cancer is far more common in men than women. Men’s chances of developing it are about 4 times more often than that of women. This type of cancer is 50% more common in African Americans than Caucasians. It is estimated that approximately 14000 people have died of Esophageal cancer in 2006. Read the rest of this entry »
