In the early stages, ovarian cancer may cause several symptoms. However, the symptoms may be vague, they may not be associated with the ovarian cancer. For example, bloating is the most common early symptom of ovarian cancer. Due to that, it is often regarded as the ‘silent killer’ because many women with ovarian cancer are often ignore the symptom until the disease has reached an advanced... 

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. Ovaries are the woman reproductive system that responsible for producing eggs (ova) and make female hormones – estrogen and progesterone. One ovary is located on each side of the uterus in the pelvis.Types of Ovarian Tumors There are many types of tumors can start growing in the ovaries. Some are malignant (cancerous), which can... 

People with leukemia have many treatment options. The choice of treatments for leukemia will depend on the type of leukemia (acute or chronic), stage of the cancer, and certain features of the leukemia cells as well as patient’s general health. People with acute leukemia need to be treated immediately. The goal of acute leukemia treatment is to alleviate symptoms of leukemia in the body. This is... 

The symptoms of leukemia vary, depending on the type of leukemia and how quickly it progresses – it can be acute leukemia (fast growing cancer) and chronic leukemia (slow growing cancer). People with acute leukemia are more likely to experience early symptoms of the disease than those with chronic forms of the cancer. Early symptoms of acute leukemia may include:Fever Fatigue Frequent infections Easy... 

Leukemia is a malignant disease (cancer) characterized by an abnormal accumulation of white blood cells in the body. Leukemia usually begins in the bone marrow and spreads to other parts of the body. This disease can affects both children and adults. Types of Leukemia In general, leukemia are classified into two main categories: Myelogenous leukemia and Lymphocytic leukemia. The terms myelogenous or... 

Ginger has long been used as a remedy for treating various diseases due to its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. A recent study found that a compound in Ginger may also help to prevent prostate cancer. According to study conducted by Ritu Aneja, Professor of Biology at Georgia State University, ginger extract had a significant effect in stopping cancer cell growth as well as induces... 

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the US. Each year, over one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer and the number of skin cancer cases increases every year. Fortunately, skin cancer is also the most preventable type of cancer. There are things you can do to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer. Since much of skin cancers are caused by too much exposure... 

Once you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, your doctors will develop a treatment plan based on the type of skin cancer you have, the stage of the cancer (how far it has spread), and your general health conditions. There are four skin cancer treatment options available: Surgery, Immunotherapy, Topical chemotherapy and Radiation therapy. Surgery The goal of skin surgery is to directly remove the... 

Skin cancer symptoms usually start with a change in color or appearance of any moles of the skin. Each type of skin cancer has its own distinct symptoms, and each skin cancer also tends to develop in certain areas of the skin. In general, skin cancer can be divided into two categories: Non-melanoma and Melanoma. Non-melanomas are more common and less dangerous because they tend to grow more slowly... 

Skin cancer is the malignant (cancer) cells found in the epidermis, an outer layer of the skin, which acts as the body’s major barrier against an inhospitable environment.The epidermis is made up of different types of cells. Skin cancers are classified by the types of epidermal cells involved:Basal cell carcinoma develops from abnormal growth of the cells in the lowest layers of the epidermis...