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Liver cancer, hepatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a cancer that begins in the liver. Normal liver cells become abnormal in appearance and behavior and grow out of control. Liver cancer, hepatic cancer or hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a cancer that begins in the liver. Normal liver cells become abnormal in appearance and behavior …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The signs and symptoms of anus or anal cancer are often similar to more common and less serious conditions affecting the anus, such as piles (hemorrhoids) and tears in the lining of the anus called anal fissures. The signs and symptoms of anus or anal cancer are often similar to more common and less serious conditions affecting the anus, such as piles (hemorrhoids) and …

Esophageal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the esophagus or the food pipe. The food pipe connects the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the esophagus or the food pipe. The food pipe connects the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancer …

A swollen and painfully stiff jaw that prevents a person from opening the mouth fully may be a sign of jaw or oral cancer. A swollen and painfully stiff jaw that prevents a person from opening the mouth fully may be a sign of jaw or oral cancer. Tumors in the jaw often do not have symptoms until later stages. …