Breast cancer develops in the cells of the breasts and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasis). Breast cancer develops in the cells of the breasts and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasis). It is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women in the US. Although extremely rare, breast cancer can sometimes occur in …
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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 urologic cancer that has the …
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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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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix (mouth of the uterus that opens in the vagina). Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix (mouth of the uterus that opens in the vagina). This cancer can affect the deeper tissues of the uterus and may …
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White blood cells are an important constituent of blood that help the body fight any infection. White blood cells are an important constituent of blood that help the body fight any infection. Most of them are formed in the spongy center of your bones known as the bone marrow. Having low white blood cell count means your body may not …
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Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is defined as an uncontrolled growth of tumor cells in the lungs. Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is defined as an uncontrolled growth of tumor cells in the lungs. The principal role of the lungs is to allow gaseous exchange between the air and blood and facilitate the availability of oxygen …
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Sromach Cancer Factors that cause stomach cancer are unknown. It is known that stomach cancer is a result of changes (mutations) in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the stomach cells. Factors that cause stomach cancer are unknown. It is known that stomach cancer is a result of changes (mutations) in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the stomach cells. These mutations …
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It is often hard to detect liver cancer at early stages because they do not present any symptoms until they are advanced. It is often hard to detect liver cancer at early stages because they do not present any symptoms until they are advanced. Small liver tumors are difficult to identify during a physical examination because most of the liver …
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Lung cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Lung cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. It is hard to detect in the early stages because it does not cause obvious signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms most often appear when lung cancer has grown deep and extensively inside the …
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