Bladder cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the urinary bladder. Bladder cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that is responsible for the storage of urine filtered by the kidneys. Bladder cancer is a common …
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When cells in the kidney become malignant or cancerous, they grow out of control forming a tumor, in one or both kidneys, resulting in kidney cancer. When cells in the kidney become malignant or cancerous, they grow out of control forming a tumor, in one or both kidneys, resulting in kidney cancer. In adults, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the …
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Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas which is an organ located behind the stomach. Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of the pancreas which is an organ located behind the stomach. Pancreatic cancer occurs when the normal cells mutate and grow out of control forming a tumor. Pancreatic cancer spreads quickly and has a poor prognosis because …
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The rectum is the terminal part of the large intestine. The rectum is the terminal part of the large intestine. The function of the rectum is to store feces till they are expelled from the body. Rectal cancer usually develops over years. Doctors do not know precisely what causes it. Rectal cancer begins when changes (mutations) in the DNA of …
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Bone cancer is also referred to as the sarcoma of bone. If it is in the leg, it may feel painful in the area where the tumor is located. Bone cancer is also referred to as the sarcoma of bone. If it is in the leg, it may feel painful in the area where the tumor is located. The patient …
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Like many types of cancer, esophageal cancer in its early stages may be asymptomatic. Like many types of cancer, esophageal cancer in its early stages may be asymptomatic. Diagnosis in people without symptoms is usually accidental because of tests run for other medical problems. A few signs of cancer may be seen in a few people. These may be as …
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It is not clear what causes esophageal cancer. It is believed that mutation (change) in the genes of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) causes cancer. It is not clear what causes esophageal cancer. It is believed that mutation (change) in the genes of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) causes cancer. This mutation results in uncontrolled cell division and cell growth. These cells …
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The actual cause of developing cervical cancer is still being researched. However, studies suggest that cervical cancer may be caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). The actual cause of developing cervical cancer is still being researched. However, studies suggest that cervical cancer may be caused by infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually …
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In more than 90 percent of women, unexpected abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common early sign of uterine cancer. In more than 90 percent of women, unexpected abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common early sign of uterine cancer. However, the early signs and symptoms of uterine cancer may vary from person to person. Irregular bleeding might be Vaginal …
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Breast cancer is more common in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer is more common in women. However, men can get breast cancer too. The chances of occurrences of breast cancer in men are rare. Out of every 100 breast cancer diagnosed in the United States, 1 is found in a man. What are the signs …
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