Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables daily can reduce the chances of epidermoid, also known as squamous cell, lung cancer, especially for smokers. Researchers say focus on variety can cut lung cancer as much as 23 percent.
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Lymph Node Cancer
by on 17. Oct, 2010 in Cancer
Cancer of Lymph node Cancer of the lymph nodes is also called lymphoma wherein the cancer cells develop on the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes along the blood vessels are considered as the filters of our body against bacteria, viruses and other microbes. These lymph nodes are spread all over our body from head to toe. This condition usually affects teenagers from fifteen to thirty four years old. Although it is prevalent in that age group, men and women are still prone to having lymphoma even if they are younger or older than the said age. Lymphoma is not a single lymph node cancer. There are many subtypes and these are [...]
Skin Cancer
by on 09. Sep, 2010 in Cancer
The skin not just protects the body against light, heat, cold, injury and infection but also acts a source for storage of fat, water and vitamin D. It is made up of two main layers and numerous types of cells. The two layers are dermis (inner layer) and epidermis (outer layer). The upper layer of skin, epidermis, contains three different types of cells – Squamous cells, Basal cells and Melanocytes. Skin cancer is a medical disorder in which malignant cells (cancer cells) develop on the epidermis. Skin cancer affects more than 1 million people each year. It is caused due to various reasons with exposure to sun’s UV rays as [...]
Natural cure for Breast Cancer
by on 10. May, 2010 in Cancer
Breast cancers are incurable especially when they are at a later stage. But, it sure can be prevented by adopting a balanced and healthy lifestyle and some of the natural home remedies can be adopted to prevent the chances of breast cancer. These natural home remedies also help to fight with the side effects of the radiation of chemical therapy which is undergone for the treatment of breast cancer. Green Tea: is an effective herbal tea which helps reducing the inflammation. It often is useful during the treatment of breast cancer; Garlic: has antibiotic properties and hence helps in getting rid of infections caused by bacteria, fungi, yeast etc. Garlic [...]
How to know if a mole to be skin cancer
by on 13. Jan, 2010 in Cancer
Our body is made of numerous cells. There is a continued change in human cell structure. This change takes place in a normal manner. But when the change in the structure is abnormal and there is growth of malignant cells, we call it cancerous. But growth of skin or appearance of a mole is not always skin cancer. To know a mole to be skin cancer. Proper laboratory examination of cells in the mole(biopsy) is necessary. Following are few points to know actually a mole is skin cancer or not. 1. Shape and size of the mole: Most of the moles are symmetrical, and are either round or oval in [...]
Ten tips to avoid skin Cancer
by on 04. Jan, 2010 in Cancer
Our human body is made of numerous cells. There is always change taking place in cell structure. Cells divide and multiply continuously. This phenomenon takes place in an orderly manner. But in certain cases the cells divide and grow in irregular manner causing cancer. Those uncontrolled cells(malignant) are found on the outer portion of skins due to over exposure to Sun. Till to date scientists have declared that Ultraviolet ray from the sun is the primary cause of skin cancer. It can be avoided taking some preventive measures. It is curable being diagnosed at an early stage. Below ten tips are outlined to avoid skin cancer 1. Sun exposure should [...]
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