The esophagus is a tube starting at the throat and ending at the stomach. Food and liquid that is swallowed travels through this tube to get to the stomach. Cancer that starts in this tube is called esophageal cancer, which was diagnosed in more...
Patients who suffer from symptoms that indicate a suspected case of colon, or bowel, cancer may need to undergo a series of tests. The tests may include blood tests, the use of scopes to view the inside of the colon, x-rays and CT scans, as listed...
Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lower intestine, or bowel. According to MayoClinic.com, colon cancer often originates from tiny growths that cause few detectable symptoms; therefore, doctors recommend regular testing for colon...
A colonoscopy is a test used to screen for colon cancer, which is a cancer of the large intestine. This diagnostic exam is performed by your doctor as an outpatient procedure. According to MayoClinic.com, it is the gold standard for colon cancer...
When the symptoms of colon cancer occur, a prompt diagnosis is required, according to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Because there may be few symptoms of colon cancer until the disease has progressed, routine screening is...
The first part of a breast cancer marker test is getting the sample material. Cancer marker tests look at the urine and blood of the patient, as well as tissue samples from the tumor itself. As a result, your doctor will probably obtain samples of...
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, "genetic testing" covers a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical tests and includes testing of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Breast cancer genetic tests use blood samples or tissue samples...
Cancer develops from normal cells within the body that accumulate genetic mutations, allowing the cells to proliferate uncontrollably, evade cell death, and give rise to unlimited numbers of cells. There are a number of forms of cancer, which...
Some breast cancer tests may be for preventive purposes, such as a mammogram, while others may be for diagnostic reasons, such as a biopsy. Whatever the reason, it is important for women to know what each test is for and what to expect before...
The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2009 more than 20,000 American women were diagnosed with, and over 14,000 women died from, ovarian cancer. Because of the difficulty in detecting ovarian cancer, this disease is known as a "silent...
Testicular cancer occurs when cells in the testicles begin to grow abnormally as a result of genetic mutations. Testicular cancer can occur in one or both testicles and generally occurs in young men. It is a treatable form of cancer that can...
Cancer of the uterine lining, also called endometrial cancer, typically occurs in older women who have already experienced menopause. According to the National Cancer Institute, endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer,...
Tumor markers are proteins found in the blood or urine when cancer is present in the body, according to the American Cancer Society. Doctors order lab tests on patients' blood to test for the presence of tumor markers if some type of cancer is...
According to the National Cancer Institute, each year mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked to over 20,000 cases of breast cancer in the United States. Known mutations in these two genes increase the likelihood by five-fold that an...
Breast cancer is a prevalent and potentially fatal disease. It can develop from any of the cell types that make up the breast, and develop into a tumor that can travel throughout the body, in a process called metastasis. The National Cancer...
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there will be 106,100 new cases of colon cancer in the United States in 2009. Information about colon cancer is often grouped with information about rectal cancer. The colon and the rectum are...
Adrenal cancer, also called adrenocortical carcinoma, is a very rare type of cancer that affects only one or two people out of every million, according to EndocrineWeb. The disease is curable if caught early; however, most people do not develop...
The breasts are hormonally-regulated tissues that undergo a series of growth and development cycles throughout life. Breast cancer, the uncontrolled proliferation of cells within the breast, is a progressive and devastating disease that can be...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. Should you begin displaying symptoms, such as coughing up blood, shortness of breath and a chronic cough, undergo testing as...
A Pap test, or Pap smear, is a test that checks for precancerous changes or cancer cells in the cervix. According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer is typically slow growing, so regular Pap tests can pick up any gradual cellular...
The American Cancer Society reports that ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancers among women; as many as one out of every 71 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime. Women who have the earliest stages of ovarian cancer do not...
Rectal cancer, also known as rectal carcinoma, is a disease in which malignant cells from within the rectum tissues. The rectum is a part of the digestive system, which is responsible for processing nutrients and helping pass waste out of the...
The cervix is the neck of the womb or uterus. According to 2008 information from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 12,000 new cervical cancer cases a year in the United States, with the majority having human papilloma...
Cancer of the ovaries causes approximately 15,000 deaths annually and remains the number one cancer killer of the female reproductive system. Ovarian cancer kills because its detection often comes late in the disease after it spreads. Early...
Cervical cancer kills around 4,000 women each year, with 10,000 more women receiving a diagnosis of cervical cancer every year in the United States, according to 2009 data provided by MayoClinic.com. Because early cervical cancer symptoms are...
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the breast. Once someone is in remission from her cancer, the main priority is preventing a recurrence. The best way to detect the early signs of recurrent breast cancer is to...
Your dentist is likely to be the first medical professional to spot signs that you may have a case of oral cancer. This happens most often when the cancer is confined to your lip, mouth, tongue or salivary glands. Your dentist may find symptoms of...
The colon, or large intestine, is the last few feet of the digestive tract. According to the Cleveland Clinic, colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer cases and deaths in the United States. With screening tests, doctors can often...
Breast cancer occurs when the cells in the area of the breast group together and begin to form a tumor. In some cases they can metastasize or spread into nearby tissues or organs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more...
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