Skin cancer usually develops on sun-exposed areas of the skin, but it may also appear on areas not often exposed to sunlight. Common places where the disease arises include the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, shoulders, arms and legs. Less...
According to the American Cancer Society, early screening for breast cancer and detection may increase a woman’s survival rate. The older a woman’s age, the higher the risk of breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute....
Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, occurs most often in women who have gone through menopause, though about a quarter of uterine cancer cases involve women under the age of 50. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, uterine...
Ovarian cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect early. According to the American Cancer Society, the symptoms of ovarian cancer, when it is in its early stages, are commonly attributed to other things. There are a few things you can do to...
Breast cancer occurs when cells within the breast become malignant. These damaged cells can continue to multiply and in some cases a tumor will form. If the tumor is malignant, that means it is cancerous. Without treatment the cancer can spread to...
Breast cancer is more common than many women realize. In fact, according to the American Cancer Association, the chances that you will develop breast cancer in your lifetime is 1 in 8, or 12 percent. Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer for...
When considering your risk for developing breast or colon cancer, you may be concerned about your diet. Diets that are high in saturated fats and low in fiber may make you more likely to develop cancer. Red meat is often high in saturated fat, and...
Cancer is caused by genetic mutations---which can be inherited or acquired over time---that lead to cells growing abnormally quickly (causing tumors) and developing the ability to invade other tissues. Because tumor cells are different than normal...
The goal of colonoscopy screenings is to detect colorectal cancer and reduce its incidence and mortality. Colonoscopy, an invasive procedure, examines the rectum and the entire colon, looking for precancerous and cancerous growths. In 2009, the...
Cell growth within the body is tightly regulated by a number of factors. Cells that become mutated are normal signaled by the body to undergo cellular suicide to prevent the development of diseases such as cancer. Cancer occurs when cells have...
Breast cancer is a tumor that develops from any of the cell types within the breast. There are several types of breast cancer that differ in their originating cell type, invasiveness and aggressiveness. Breast-cancer screening is a preventive...
The breasts are hormonally-responsive organs that support lactation and breastfeeding after pregnancy. Breast development involves a number of carefully choreographed cycles of breast cell growth and maturation, which are governed by a number of...
For decades, advocacy groups, medical health professionals and cancer specialists have stressed the impact of early detection on cancer survival rates. While some of the data has come under scrutiny in recent years, specialists continue to refine...
Spotting or cramping during pregnancy may be simply an annoyance, but it also may indicate a serious medical condition or pregnancy complication. Since it can be difficult for women to determine when the situation is harmless and when it is...
Keeping your body healthy and in the best shape possible does require some work, but many activities that will help are simple to do and maintain from anywhere and at any age. If you have a medical condition that impacts your ability to...
Often, young men are required to take a physical exam in order to get a job, play sports or enter the military. It's a good idea to get an annual physical exam regardless of your age. A physical can monitor all the changes in your lifestyle, the...
Irregular menstrual bleeding occurs when the time in between periods is longer or shorter than usual, when bleeding occurs that is not a part of the regular cycle or when there is an absence of periods. While the causes of irregular menstrual...
Cancer of the lower intestine, or colon, is initiated by the abnormal growth of cells lining the interior of the colon. Fortunately, colon cancer is slow growing, taking years to progress. Due to this slow growth, early detection of the cancer...
Diagnosing abdominal pain is tricky due to the plethora of organs and structures in the abdomen. The causes of left sided abdominal pain, specifically felt after eating, can usually be pinpointed to the structures on that side of the belly. St....
During a colonoscopy, the rectum and entire colon of patients are examined using a colonoscope, which is thin, tube-like instrument with a small camera. A colonoscope is inserted into the colon through the anus. This facilitates visual diagnosis...
A pap smear is an examination performed by a doctor to check for abnormalities in the cervix. The examination is helpful for detecting precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix. Early detection of cancer cells increases the chances of...
Moles are bunches of pigmented cells that can appear almost anywhere on the surface of your skin. The medical term for moles is nevi. Moles are harmless in most cases and but in rare instances your moles can develop into skin tumors. Moles can be...
For those recovering from chemotherapy treatment, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute recommend eating a healthy diet, managing weight, staying active, avoiding known carcinogens, or cancer-causing agents, getting regular...
A self breast exam is a method you can use to detect breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer increases a woman's chances of survival. The American Cancer Society recommends that women examine their breasts regularly for changes. Most...
Finding a problem with your breasts does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. Breasts change regularly for various reasons, including pregnancy, breast-feeding and menopause, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and...
Cancer arises from a change in one single cell. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer begins when cells in a particular area of the body begin to grow uncontrollably. The cellular change can be due to outside factors (smoking) or...
The prostate is a gland near the rectum. It is a part of the male reproductive system. The prostate releases fluid that makes up a component of semen, and prevents the flow of urine during ejaculation. Prostate cancer develops when cells in the...
The American Cancer Society reports that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, second only to lung cancer. However, it also reports that breast cancer deaths are on the decline, and this is partially due to the...
The National Institutes of Health report that skin cancer is the No. 1 cancer diagnosed in the United States. There are different types of skin cancer, and each type can have its own set of initial signs and symptoms. Knowing what signs to look...
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