What does anxiety mean? Anxiety disorders are characterized by irrational worry, fear and panic in response to mundane situations. Six types include panic disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety and others. We all get worried or scared in response to certain situations in our lives. On a clinical level, anxiety refers to the state of extreme …
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Lung cancer is considered to be the most deadly cancer. Lung cancer is considered to be the most deadly cancer. More people die from lung cancer each year than from breast, colorectal and prostate cancer combined. About 1 in 13 men and 1 in 16 women are treated for lung cancer at some point in their life. Unfortunately, more than …
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What is skin cancer? Melanoma is the most aggressive of skin cancers. Changes in the skin, changes in existing moles and non-healing sores are all early signs of melanoma. Skin cancer is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the skin. Skin cancer usually arises on skin exposed to the sun, such as the face, lips, ears, scalp, neck, …
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What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer warning signs include a testicular lump, back pain, swelling, and infection. Testicular cancer arises from the testes (a part of the male reproductive system). The testicles are responsible for the production of male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. They are located within the scrotum, a loose bag of skin below the penis. Testicular …
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What is an allergic reaction? Allergic reactions may last for varying lengths of time. They may take a few hours to a few days to disappear. If the exposure to the allergen continues, such as during a spring pollen season, allergic reactions may last for longer periods such as a few weeks to months. Allergic or hypersensitive reaction is excessive …
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What can trigger schizophrenia? A person with disorganized-type schizophrenia will exhibit behaviors that are disorganized or speech that may be bizarre or difficult to understand. Schizophrenia usually shows its first signs in men in their late teens or early 20s and women in their early 20s and 30s. It’s rare before adolescence. Men and women are equally affected. The period between …
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What is schizophrenia? There are several different kinds of schizophrenia each with slightly differing symptoms. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorder which is one of the most disabling mental conditions. Schizophrenia affects the person’s perception of reality, thoughts, emotions, actions and their interaction with others. Patients often have difficulty maintaining relationships and performing at work or school. This is …
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Anorexia is an eating disorder in which a person's distorted body image leads them to starve themselves to stay thin. Anorexia is an eating disorder that leads to markedly reduced appetite or a complete aversion to food. People with anorexia constantly try to keep their weight as low as they can by not eating enough food. The condition, dubbed anorexia …
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Cervical cancer has association with a long-standing infection with HPV Cervical cancer may occur because of numerous reasons but has a strong association with a long-standing infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix (the mouth of the uterus). This cancer can affect the deeper tissues of the cervix and may spread to other parts …
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What is the immune system? Immune therapy in cancer treatement involves stimulating the body's own immune system to attack cancer cells. This approach can be preferable in children with cancer who are less able to tolerate severe side effects of some chemotherapy and radiation regimens. The immune system is a network of cells and proteins that protects the body from …
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