There are several forms of bone cancers, including osteosarcomas, chondrosarcomas, chordomas, Ewing's sarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma, which are all rare, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Metastasized bone cancer is...
Hyperpigmentation is a general term used to describe a variety of skin color changes typically associated with increased production of the pigment melanin. Each specific form of this condition has its own underlying cause. While you can develop...
According to the World Heath Organization (WHO), cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than seven million deaths in 2003 worldwide. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) name it the...
Chemotherapy treatment for cancer dates back to the 1940s when it was first used to treat a patient with lymphoma. Since that time, many new chemotherapy treatment options have become available. Chemotherapy works by halting the growth,...
Hyperpigmentation is the appearance of dark spots on the skin caused by over-production of melanin, the chemical that determines skin color. While a darker complexion confers some advantage in protection from the sun and fewer signs of aging, it...
Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat and stop the spread of a variety of cancers and leukemias. They work by killing the cancer cells or by stopping them from dividing and reproducing. Chemotherapy drugs can be administered intravenously (IV),...
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for about 7 million deaths every year, with an estimated 24 million people living with cancer. In the United States, an estimated 1.4 million new cases are expected for 2009, with well over...
In the U.S., an estimated 1.4 million new cases of cancer are expected for 2009, with well over 500,000 deaths. Cancer is the second leading cause of death. Although there is no cure for many cancer types, there have been steady advances in...