If you have a family history of cancer or have chronic pancreatitis, you may be concerned about your risk for pancreatic cancer. There are many symptoms of pancreatic cancer that may help you to understand when to see a doctor. However, many of these symptoms are...
Find out why these cancers and others are on the rise, and what can be done about them here. Cancer, known to be abnormal cell growth, is devastating when diagnosed. Unfortunately, the number of cases for several types of cancer including liver and thyroid cancer are...
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer that is typically caused by asbestos exposure. The dangers of this cancer are great, and the fact that it can take decades to develop leaves many people with their health hanging in the balance. Fortunately, a little...
Sudden Weight Loss Your body will maintain its weight, for the most part, unless you are dieting to lose weight or overeating. But, if you notice that you are suddenly losing weight for no reason, you will want to get your doctor involved. Rapidly losing...
Carcinoma cells are able to evade detection by the body’s immune system and grow unchecked. Normal healthy cells regularly become diseased and damaged for many reasons. Typically, the body’s immune system will detect and eradicate these damaged cells, preventing the...
Nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated one out of every three adults today will personally battle cancer. Yet there is also good news. Every year, cancer takes fewer...
