T Leukemia is the leukemia type in which the T lymphocyte cells (T cells) in the patient’s lymphoid system get malignant. In this article we’ll be discussing about the process of detection of T Leukemia. Some of the indicators of acute T leukemia are: Lytic bone lesions, hypercalcemia, enlarged spleen, live and lymph nodes and skin lesions. On the other hand chronic T leukemia is marked by signs like swelling of the lymph nodes, fatigue, weight loss, fever and infections. In certain cases adults with his condition can also experience night sweats, pruritis and lymphadenopathy. When you experience or your doctor notice any of the symptoms discussed above, you will be asked to undergo certain diagnostic procedures. The doctor will first perform a thorough physical examination and recommend  [...]

The common cancer types linked with alcoholism are: Liver cancer: Excess consumption of alcohol results in liver degeneration, which eventually turns into a serious condition known as cirrhosis of liver. Cirrhosis of liver is a risk factor for liver cancer. Medical studies conducted over the years suggest that intake of excess alcohol damage cells of our body, particularly the liver cells. Damage to the cells is manifested in form of structural and genetic changes in them, which in turn results in occurrence of cancer. Cancer of organs involved in digestion, oral cancer and esophageal cancer: Statistics suggest that alcoholism is the topmost cause of cancer in the esophagus, mouth, throat and other parts of our upper digestive tract. Medical experts say that whether or not one is at risk of  [...]

Invasive ductal carcinoma or IDC is the most common breast cancer type.  Around 80 percent of the patients suffering from breast cancer are diagnosed with IDC. IDC is also often referred to as infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The term ‘invasive’ describes a cancer type that has ‘invaded’ the adjoining breast tissues. The term ‘ductal’ refers to the fact that the cancer has began from the patient’s milk ducts; the primary function of the milk ducts is carrying the milk to the nipples from the lobules, where the milk is produced. The term ‘carcinoma’ is used for all cancer types that start from the skin or tissues covering our internal organs (e.g. the breast tissues). As the disease progresses, IDC may invade the lymph nodes and other body parts of the patient. The data offered  [...]

If you are experiencing the symptoms of Kaposi sarcoma (KS), you must immediately report them to the doctor. The doctor will perform a thorough physical exam and will ask you to undergo one or more of the following diagnostic procedures. Biopsy : This test is done for ensuring that lesions are occurring due to Kaposi sarcoma. During the procedure, a tiny sample tissue will be taken from the lesions and will then be sent to the laboratory for being analyzed. X-ray of the chest : The doctor might recommend you to get an x-ray of your lungs done for seeing whether Kaposi sarcoma has affected your lungs. If the x-ray report indicates that there’s an abnormality in your lungs, you will have to undergo other tests that will confirm or disprove the occurrence of KS in your lungs. Often KS patients  [...]

Stomach cancer other than being treated with the conventional treatment procedures should be managed with certain natural methods. These natural methods help in controlling the discomforts associated with the disease. Below we have discussed about the common ways of managing stomach cancer naturally. Aromatherapy: This treatment procedure involves use of essential oils extracted from herbs for reducing pain and promoting relaxation. Chamomile oil is often used to reduce the pain experienced by patients in advanced stage of stomach cancer. Cancer patients might become victims of mental problems like depression and anxiety; inhaling essential oils like ylang-ylang, frankincense, rose and lavender can relieve these patients from these mental disorders. However, patients undergoing chemotherapy  [...]

In the year 2009, a press release published by American Dietetic Association suggested that vegetarian diet is not only effective in preventing cancer, but might also work as a cancer treatment. According to most dieticians and nutritionist, people following a vegetarian diet after being diagnosed to be suffering from cancer can have a wide variety of food to choose from. The only thing that the dietician will take care of is that the food you are taking is meeting your daily nutritional requirement. This is because preventing malnutrition is extremely important to fight cancer. The energy needs of a cancer patient or a patient undergoing cancer treatment is more compared to a normal human being. The body of the cancer patients demands extra nutrients for maintaining healthy muscle mass, repairing  [...]

Throat cancer affects the body parts like tonsils, pharynx and larynx; this might make eating one of the most challenging tasks one can get. Some patients get tumor in the throat that makes swallowing liquids and foods absolutely impossible. Patient, who undergo throat cancer surgery followed by radiation therapy also find it difficult to eat because of occurrence of an extremely sore throat. However, doctors always suggest that throat cancer patients must make sure that they are getting adequate nutrients through food for avoiding infections and helping their body to recover faster. Eating the right kinds of food will also help these cancer patients in preventing weight loss, maintaining energy levels and getting back to normal life. When a throat cancer patient suffers from sore throat after  [...]

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the medical term used for the cancer of lymphatic system. Lymphatic system of a person suffering from the disease grows abnormally; and in advanced stage of the disease the cancer cells might spread beyond lymphatic system. Progression of Hodgkin’s lymphoma results in decrease in the ability of the patient’s body to combat infection. In the past few years, the medical studies have come up with a lot of advancements in the field of treatment and diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This has made full recovery from the disease a possibility. The chances of a patient to recover fully from Hodgkin’s lymphoma are more if the disease is diagnosed at an early stage. Knowing the common physical symptoms of this form of lymphoma will help people in identifying  [...]

The vitamins and minerals that may help in preventing colon cancer are: Selenium: A research conducted at the Medical Center of University of Maryland has revealed that low levels of the mineral selenium makes an individual more susceptible towards developing colon cancer. However, the study show mixed evidences regarding the efficacy of selenium in preventing the onset of colon cancer. The mineral selenium works by protecting our body from the damages caused by free radicals. This mineral is also extremely essential for maintaining a healthy immune system. The food items that are rich in selenium are: liver, fish, garlic, sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts etc. Other than ingesting selenium from food sources, you can also take dietary supplements containing the mineral. The doctor is the right person  [...]

Consumption of processed and red meats has been linked with increased risk of developing colorectal cancer since a number of years. Recently, a study has also found links between red meat consumption and stomach and esophageal cancer. This new study was conducted by a team of researcher under Amanda J. Cross. In this study, health of as many as 494,979 Americans, each between the ages of 50 years and 71 years were examined for 10 years. The participants of this medical study had to complete a questionnaire before the actual onset of the research. This questionnaire had queries regarding the nutritional habits of these participants, the process in which they used to cook or prepare their meat, their lifestyle (exercising habits, smoking habits etc), their height and body weight etc. Cooking  [...]

Below, we have discussed some tips that might help you in preventing ovarian cancer: Taking contraceptive pills can help women in preventing the onset of ovarian cancer. According to statistics obtained from a medical study, the risk of ovarian cancer is 50% less in women taking hormonal contraceptive pills compared to the women who don’t use any such pills for birth control. According to experts, the longer  the duration of using these pills, the less will be your chances of getting ovarian cancer. However, women having BRCA gene mutation might experience an increase in their risk of getting breast cancer after using contraceptive pills for a prolonged period of time. Eating the right foods and working out regularly are also known to reduce the risk of getting ovarian cancer. To prevent  [...]

The year 2010 witnessed over 70,000 new cases of bladder cancer. This increase in the number of patient lisuffering from bladder cancer has forced common people to look for ways of preventing the onset of bladder cancer. According to medical experts, eating the right foods might help us in avoiding the occurrence of this disease. Patients with bladder cancer must include the following dietary instructions. Eat selenium rich foods : Some studies have shown that consuming food containing high levels of selenium might reduce one’s risk of getting bladder cancer up to a great extent. The mineral selenium plays the role of antioxidants and thus reduces cell damages occurring within our body. There are also studies that have revealed links between selenium deficiency and increased susceptibility  [...]