Time and again researchers and healers have sought to find cures for cancer and apparently a lot of money and resources are being allotted for this cause. Recently there was a breakthrough when news came about Dr. Annabelle Fonseca and the research she has done. Dr. Annabelle Fonseca from the Yale University of Medicine has been deeply involved in the cancer research for many years and has initiated an intensive diagnosis process for adrenal cancer, and it has been discovered that the genes involved in the adrenal cancer s are the same that are involved in the cancers of stomach, liver, breast, lungs bladder, skin, ovaries, intestine and the methods to cure the same can be same and identical. Dr. Anna has analyzed that the functioning of the adrenal gland, which is very small in size,  [...]

There has been a increase in the cases of Prostate cancer for men who are above 50 years of age in India, and the reasons attributed for the same are unhealthy and non nutritious diet  and the risk of prostate cancer increases when men who have a diet of red meat or high fat dairy products, deep dry foods. Prostate cancer can also be caused due to genetic reasons, or in some cases blood relations. Prostate cancer normally grows at a slow pace and still manages to restrict itself to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious health hazards. The most frequently evident symptoms of Prostate Cancer are a weak urinary system or when the frequency of urinating increases, and hence it is imperative to have a medical advice when you get these symptoms and initiate the course of treatment which  [...]

  The dreaded disease of cancer has spread its tentacles all over the world and even though we have made great strides in the treatment of cancer using technology, scientific research, the statistics reveal a grim picture. It must be noted that the disease of cancer is not heredity, but most of the cases in different kinds of cancers occur due to virus, the environment around us, our food and dietary habits, and over exposure to carcinogens. News reveals that almost a million fresh cases of cancer are reported annually in India. Extensive research which has been conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), it has concluded that by the year 2050, the disease of cancer has the potential to be the leading cause of death in most of the developed countries of the world. It is also reported  [...]

Cancer was earlier known as one of the most dreaded diseases and there was no hope at all for the patient to survive. Although, cancer still remains the most dreaded disease, yet extensive research in this direction has led to new cures which can save a person from the fangs of this dreaded disease. Alternative means and preventive measures too are being spread and cancer education is the need of the hour. As part of cancer education, we reveal the healing properties of oranges and how they help to prevent cancer. We now use a new line to keep our self fit, healthy and prevent the dreaded disease of cancer. It has been proved and analyzed that “Orange a day keeps doctor  away”, particularly in cases of Colon cancer. Orange is an anti-dote for chemo-prevent, and the evidence suggests although  [...]

Cancer was once a dreaded disease with no hope for cure at all. However with the advancement in science, a lot of research has been conducted and presently with correct diagnosis most forms of cancer are curable if detected before the crucial stages. There are many forms of cancer and today we shall shed light on some aspects related to breast cancer. Although many reasons and causes have been diagnosed for the breast cancer, the effect of heavy drinking is also detrimental and can also be one of the main causes for breast cancer in women. It has been repeatedly said and proved that alcohol drinking causes damage to liver but there are long term implications for women in case they are heavy drinkers. Alcohol drinking weakens your faculties and impairs your judgment, but in case of women also  [...]

  Cancer patients have a self defeating desire to return to normal lifestyle, but lack resources to build up their immune system to help fight this dreaded disease. Latest news revealed the recent judgment where the court has made certain significant observations during a hearing of a petition which prayed that to treat cancer cured patients as disabled. The honorable court has sought opinion from the government agencies and may enforce a law which clearly states that cured cancer patients be granted the same rights which are availed to the disabled people, and they should be allowed all facilities, benefits which are enjoyed by the handicapped. The segments which may cover the cured cancer patients could be healthcare, public transportation, education and employment. It has been observed  [...]

There has been a tremendous surge in the prostate cancer cases, which is a dangerous disease, present only in men. Prostate cancer is a disease found in glands on the male productive organ where the growth of cancerous cells takes place. Prostate cancer can be caused due to advancing age, genetic and diet and the tumors of the cancerous cells grow at a very slow pace. The symptoms of prostate cancer are difficulty in urinating or excessive urinating, painful urinating, less ejaculation, frequent urinating, pain in the bones. Prostate cancers can be cured with medication and radiation and lately a vitamin therapy is also used along with the radiation whereby vitamin C and Vitamin K3 are given to the patients in the forms of pills and have proved to be highly effective as they have the potential  [...]

  Cancer is still a cause of great dread, stress and discomfort. There are numerous types of cancer. Some of which are curable while unfortunately some of the more severe forms are incurable. One cancer which is curable is breast cancer. If detected on time, this cancer is curable and the patient can lead a normal life once the course of treatment is complete. Breast cancer is a cause of concern today and some of the facts related to this dreaded disease are listed below- About three quarters of breast cancers are fuelled by estrogens, and drugs that block it, like tamoxifen, which is also used during the surgery. Ductal carcinoma or DCIS could be regarded as a creation of modern medical science, and Mammographically detected DCIS has much lower risk of becoming invasive cancer than DCIS  [...]

 A hectic life style has brought a dramatic change in our food habits and which has led to tons of health hazards. We are running against time, and have no time to shop or but fresh vegetables, fruits and foods and we are left with the option of using canned foods. In other words, canned foods have become a boon for the jet set go people who are all busy and caught up in the rat race of life. But the latest news about a recent research has proved that canned foods have high levels of fats salts and sugar and have the potential to give us dreaded diseases like cancer. It has been found that the metal used in canned foods contains a thin lining of bis phenol- A which is chemical produced in huge quantities to use for production of polycarbonate plastics and resins. These chemicals are harmful  [...]

Lung cancer is spreading its tentacles all over the world, and the number of patients battling this dreaded cancer is succumbing every day with chances of survival very dim. Normally lung resection surgery is undertaken only if the lung cancer is in early stages and if it has not spread to the other parts of the body, and patients with medical conditions like tuberculosis, may opt for this surgery. However, there is good news for victims of lung cancer as a potential cure has been discovered for the same, and a surgery is performed by the expert surgeons to remove all or part of the lung if it is completely damaged. The surgery is major chest surgery whereby a cut is made on one side of the chest to reach the lungs and a piece of lung that contains cancer is removed with a margin of healthy  [...]

Anus is the exit part of the body for solid waste in the form of stool.  It is the end of large intestine, and it is situated below the rectum.  Anus is partly formed from the outer skin layers of the body and partially from the intestine. Anal cancer is a type of cancer where the deadly cancer cells form in the tissues of the anus.  Anal cancer can be a squamous cell cancer, Cloacogenic cancer (type of squamous cell cancer originating in tissues, arising from the above the dentate line), ano-rectal cancer, anal adenocarcinoma (arising from the gland) or anal melanoma. Any cancer can be treated only after studying its location, its size, its extent of malignancy and metastases to other parts of the body.  In the same way there are factors which affect the chances of recovery (prognosis)  [...]

  Bone cancer is a neoplastic growth of tissue in bone.  It is an abnormal growth, which can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).  Bone cancers are classified as primary and secondary tumors.  Primary tumors are those which originate in bone or bone-derived cells and tissue, while secondary tumors are those which originate from other sites and spread or metastasize in the skeleton.  Some examples of bone-originated cancer are prostate, breasts, or kidneys. Primary tumors are of various types but the most common one is osteosarcoma.  This type of bone cancer is seen mainly in teens or even in the case of young adults, but it can occur at any age. Though this cancer can occur at any place in the skeleton, the most common sites of their occurrence are the lower thigh  [...]