Cancer
The 6 signs of Multiple Myeloma
Overview Multiple Myeloma is a form of cancer that affects one of the types of white-blood-cells called plasma cells. Healthy plasma cells produce antibodies that fight pathogens and are vital
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Can Non-smokers get Lung Cancer?
Overview Smoking is the single-largest risk factor for lung-cancer worldwide, with as much as 80 percent of all lung-cancer cases coming from tobacco smokers. However, the remaining 20 percent of
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Different Types of Cancer which Affects the Digestive System
The Gastrointestinal tract, which is synonymous with the digestive system, is one of the most important conduits in the human body. This is a 25-feet long canal that starts at
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Lung Biopsy- Procedure and Recovery
Overview Lung Biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of lung tissue is extracted and examined under the microscope. This will help confirm or rule out some lung condition
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Common types of Cancer in Young Adults
Cancer as we all know and understand is a condition in which DNA mutations cause abnormal cell-growth or multiplication. Every cell, tissue and organ in the body is vulnerable to
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Tobacco and Lung Cancer – The Deadly Connection
Worldwide, smoking is the most common cause for lung cancer contributing to anywhere between 80 to 90% of all lung cancer cases depending on the country. Both active smokers and
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Side-effects of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy is one of the most common treatment options for almost every type of cancer. Special X-rays are beamed from an external machine on to the site of cancer,
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What is Rectal Cancer? Symptoms and Treatment for Rectal Cancer
The rectum is the area between the end of the large intestine and the anus. The feces passes through the rectum and is finally excreted out of the body through
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Being Aware of Throat Cancer
In throat cancer, the cells in the throat mutate which results in them significantly increasing in number. These cells live longer than normal cells do and form a tumor. Throat
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Renal Cell Carcinomas: All You Need to Know
Renal cell carcinomas refer to the tumors involving the kidney. Incidental Detection The prevalence of renal cell carcinomas is on the rise and they are often detected by incidental means.
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