While most people over the age of 50 are encouraged to get regular colonoscopies, it’s important to remember that cancer can strike at any age. So, catching colon cancer early on is the best way to battle it. You can spot cancer by knowing some of the following symptoms… Changes in Stool Appearance Believe it …
Get ready to protect your skin because the most common cancer in the United States is skin cancer, according to the CDC*. Medical providers typically divide skin cancer into two primary categories: malignant melanoma (often just called melanoma) and non-melanoma (sometimes spelled nonmelanoma). However, there are also plenty of sub-categories of skin cancer worth knowing …
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers for women, ranking fourth behind breast, colorectal, and lung cancers respectively. According to the American Cancer Society, the five year survival rate for patients diagnosed with cervical cancer is 92 percent when caught early on. Unfortunately, that survival rate plummets to just 17 percent when cancer …
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Every year there are about 33,000 deaths from prostate cancer in the United States. Next to skin cancer, this is one of the most serious cancers to affect American men. Understanding the causes of this serious condition can help people identify risk factors and early warning signs. Symptoms The prostate plays a vital role …
According to the American Cancer Society, over 30,000 people will receive a multiple myeloma diagnosis in the United States this year. Of this number, nearly half are expected to succumb to this disease. The best way to prevent this outcome? Spotting the condition and receiving proper treatment for it as soon as possible. What is …
Talcum, also known as talc, is a naturally occurring substance. It is categorized as a clay mineral, and its main chemical composition is hydrated magnesium silicate. Recent Lawsuits Talcum powder manufacturers have been slapped with lawsuits by consumers who ended up contracting ovarian cancer. In the most recent victory for a plaintiff in a baby …
Men have a small gland shaped like a walnut called the prostate. It plays a vital role when men have sex. One of the most common types of cancer men develop is prostate cancer. It is not unusual for this type of cancer to grow slowly and stay within the prostate gland. In many cases, …
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to mean there is no hope. Every single day, thanks to modern medicine advancements, there are more and more options available to you. That means you have plenty of options that may help you work toward remission and become a survivor. Explore some …
Bladder cancer tends to start in the innermost lining of the transitional epithelium. Cancer of this layer, transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), is the most common type, according to the American Cancer Association. TCC begins in urothelial cells. These cells are found in the lining of the bladder, the ureters, the urethra, and the renal pelvis …
Research suggests that Monsanto’s RoundUp weed killer could potentially cause cancer. As a result, hundreds of lawsuits have piled up against the company. Those who have been exposed to RoundUp—which contains the suspected carcinogenic chemical glyphosate—may qualify for compensation. To those who think they may qualify, here are some important points to remember when assessing …
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