Breast cancer has many causes and is hereditary. So it’s not surprising that those who are at risk or diagnosed are eager to seek prevention and treatment methods. A double mastectomy is one of the most common treatments for this disease. Aside from Hollywood actresses like Angelina Jolie, 17% of women also had the same […]
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Cervical Cancer Discharge: What You Need to Know
Cervical cancer is a serious condition that can cause abnormal mucus discharge. Unfortunately, many women are unaware of the symptoms and signs of cervical cancer, so it is important to be aware of the possibility of this type of cancer. In this blog post, we will discuss what you need to know about mucus cervical […]
Testicular Cyst vs. Cancer: What’s the Difference?
Testicular cysts and testicular cancer can both cause pain, swelling, and discomfort in the testicles. While they may have similar symptoms, it’s important to know the difference between these two conditions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between testicular cysts and testicular cancer, as well as the signs and symptoms of each. […]
Pink Melanoma: Understanding the Amelanotic Melanoma
Skin cancer has three common types: basal and squamous cell carcinomas and melanoma. Although all these are curable, melanoma is the most dangerous as it spreads deeper into a person’s skin and can be life-threatening. The American Cancer Society’s latest estimate is that there will be 99,780 new diagnoses and 7,650 deaths from melanoma skin […]
Everything You Need to Know About Carcinoma: Types, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment, and What It Is
Cancer is a serious illness that affects thousands of families every year. According to the American Cancer Society, we’re expecting 1.9 million new cases this year. Nearly 610,000 of all patients are estimated to lose this battle. Today, carcinoma is the most common form of cancer. So if someone has cancer, the odds are it’s […]
Pooping Blood—What Conditions Cause It?
Whether you notice it while wiping after a bowel movement or getting a test your doctor prescribed, bleeding from stool might be disturbing. There could be a wide variety of causes for bright blood in stool, some of which are minor and do not require medical attention at all, while others might want immediate attention. […]
Everything You Need to Know About Lymph Node Cancer
About 80,470 people (with a ratio of roughly 55% of men and 45% of women) are diagnosed with lymph node cancer each year in the United States, making it one of the more common forms of cancer that you’ll hear about. One reason it’s so common is that there are many various kinds of lymph […]
Metastatic Melanoma
If you or a loved one have recently received a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma, you may have questions about what this means for you. What symptoms are associated with this advanced form of melanoma? What can you expect in the coming weeks and months? And what treatment options are available to you at this time? […]
Adenocarcinoma: Definition, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Cancer is one of the many illnesses that people around the world dread. It usually brings a lot of pain and hardship to families. There are various classifications by which you can specify the type of cancer that exists. But if you’ve known anyone with a type of cancer affecting their organs, you’ve probably heard […]
Cancer of the Blood: What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with blood cancer, you may be searching for answers—read on to get an overview of this disease. What Is Blood Cancer? Blood cancer refers to any cancer that starts in the blood or bone marrow, including myeloid leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It can spread to […]