How Does a Colon Cancer Diagnosis Work? Colon cancer is known to begin in the small, noncancerous build-up of cells, also called polyps. Once these polyps multiply inside the colon, they can eventually develop and become colon cancer. An early diagnosis of colon cancer can increase the patient’s survival, and treatments are more likely to […]
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The Types and Causes of Brain Cancer
The Types and Causes of Brain Cancer In this world, there is no shortage of things that can hurt us. Cancer, and brain cancer specifically, is one of those. If you are asking how rare is brain cancer and whether you should be concerned or prepared, let us stop you for a second. According to […]
All You Need to Know About Tongue Cancer
All You Need to Know About Tongue Cancer Tongue cancer is one of several kinds of oral cancer and is most common in people over 40 years old. Like any other cancer, tongue cancer happens when the cells divide out of control and form a tumor. It’s a kind of head and neck cancer. Symptoms […]
All About Colon Surgery
All About Colon Surgery Early-stage colon cancer is frequently treated with surgery. The cancer’s stage determines the sort of surgery utilized and the location in the colon, as well as the procedure’s purpose. Any colon surgery must be performed on an empty and clear colon. Before surgery, you’ll be put on a special diet and […]
Uterine Cancer: Types and Stages
Uterine Cancer: Types and Stages If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine cancer, your doctor will likely tell you what stage you are in. Before determining your stage, your doctor will do tests such as a biopsy and an ultrasound to determine the type of uterine cancer you have. The uterus, often known as the womb, […]
A Guide to Multiple Myeloma
A Guide to Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma or also known as Kahler’s disease is a type of bone marrow cancer. The survival rate of multiple myeloma based on the study between 2010 and 2016 is 54%. So, what is myeloma? The simple definition of multiple myeloma is cancer formed by white blood cells called plasma […]
Neuroendocrine Cancer
Neuroendocrine Cancer (NETs) What is a neuroendocrine tumor (NET), and how does one get one? Until they are diagnosed, most people have little knowledge of neuroendocrine tumors. Finding out you have a neuroendocrine tumor can be a terrifying and stressful event. In this guide, we’ll provide information and tools to patients who have been diagnosed […]
Different Kinds of Brain Cancer Treatments
Different Kinds of Brain Cancer Treatments Overgrowth of cells that form masses called tumors is brain cancer. There is a 1% chance that a person will develop a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord in their entire life. Keep on reading to know about the different brain tumor cancer treatments. What Are the […]
Kidney Cancer Causes: Everything You Need to Know
Kidney Cancer Causes: Everything You Need to Know Of the various kinds of cancers, kidney cancer ranks among the top ten when it comes to distribution and prevalence. Not only that, but the number of documented cases has been steadily climbing since the 1990s – though they seem to have leveled off. The most frustrating […]
What Is Metastatic Colon Cancer?
What Is Metastatic Colon Cancer? Colon cancer metastasis is also referred to as advanced colon cancer Stage IV colon cancer. This means that the cancer cells have spread beyond the colon to surrounding organs or distant parts of the body. This can be through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. When this happens, the cells will […]