Is Asparagus Really Beneficial in Preventing Cancer?
There are many articles on the Internet that claim that asparagus is some kind of miracle cure to cancer. However, this is not exactly true. Asparagus does contain many essential nutrients which can be helpful in preventing cancer. However, ingesting large quantities of asparagus will only give you foul smelling urine. It will not miraculously prevent cancer or cure the… Continue reading
Pancreatic Cancer Stages–The stages of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Stages–The stages of pancreatic cancer
The stage of a cancer is an indication of how far the disease has spread. The tests that are performed to diagnose cancer provide an indication about the stage of the disease. Staging is important because it determines what type of treatment has to be used. In some cases, the stage of the… Continue reading
Liver Cancer Symptoms
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer or hepatic cancers occurs when cells of the liver start dividing uncontrollably. Just like many other cancers, liver cancer doesn’t present visible symptoms in its early stages. However, as the disease progresses various symptoms start to appear. Because of the late onset of symptoms, liver cancer is often diagnosed when it is in an advanced stage.… Continue reading
Study: One in Six Cancers due to Preventable Infections
A new study finds that largely preventable viral, bacterial and parasitic infections cause about two million new cancer cases and 1.5 million deaths each year.
The study involved statistical analysis of cancer incidence and found that 16 percent of all cancers diagnoses in 2008 were related to infections. Further, the study also found that the proportion of cancers linked to… Continue reading
Stomach Cancer Symptoms
What you need to know about stomach cancer symptoms
Stomach cancer doesn’t present specific symptoms in early stages. Even when the symptoms are present, they are vague and nonspecific. For example, nausea and weight loss may be observed in the early stages of stomach cancer. These symptoms are also associated with many other conditions. There are no specific symptoms to pinpoint… Continue reading
Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?
Colorectal cancer is normally diagnosed after the symptoms appear. However, in most people colorectal cancer doesn’t present any symptoms in its early stages. Symptoms are observable only in the advanced stages of colorectal cancer. For this reason, it is advisable to get screening tests before any symptoms develop. If it is detected early, the prognosis… Continue reading
Colon Cancer Symptoms
Symptoms of colon cancer
Colon cancer is the cancer arising in the inner walls of the large intestine. It is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in males and fourth in females. The chances of developing colon cancer depend on a number of factors such as heredity, colon polyps and ulcerative colitis. Colon cancer is commonly treated using… Continue reading
Early Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the tissues of the lungs. If lung cancer is not treated on time, the cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body and ultimately lead to death. This process is known as metastasis. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and… Continue reading
New cancer drugs prove promising
Researchers have discovered a new chemical that kills aggressive breast cancer cells in mice.
The aggressive cells, known as cancer stem cells, are believed to stimulate the growth and spread of cancers. Cancer stem cells re-emerge after treatment and are highly resistant to current cancer therapies.
The anti-cancer properties of the chemical known as salinomycin were discovered after zeroing on… Continue reading