Colon Cancer, commonly termed colorectal cancer is a virulent and deadly tumor that can develop at any stage in adults. However, it typically affects both men and women aged above 50. The chances increase in developing colon cancer in the elderly population. However, the possibility of developing colon cancer in women is significantly less, around…
One of the significant sources of benzene exposure is mainstream cigarette smoke, which accounts for around half of all benzene exposure worldwide. Smoking is responsible for 90% of benzene exposure in smokers. Benzene can also be found in paint remover, glues, adhesives, and cleaning chemicals. Low quantities of benzene are found in outdoor air due…
Sarcomas are cancerous cysts in the body’s soft tissues (fleshy components), bone, and fatty tissue. This malignancy is distinct from carcinomas. Rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in the organs of the body, particularly those that contain glands. Lung cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer are all examples of carcinomas. Rhabdomyosarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma is…
Women in their late 30s frequently wonder how their first Mammography will go. If you’re a woman over 40, the chances are that you’ve had at least one, with another on the way in the next year. However, you might also need it; even if you’re a guy or a younger woman who has encountered…
A brain tumor is a collection of unusual, abnormal cells that have grown out of control in your brain. Some brain tumor cells are benign, which means they aren’t cancerous. Others are malignant, which means they are cancerous. The term “Primary Tumor” refers to a brain tumor that starts in the brain. They’re categorized as…
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is said to surpass heart diseases as the nation’s leading killer by 2030 in the United States. Specific changes to genes that control our cells’ function, especially how they grow and divide, cause cancer. But have you ever wondered how many cancer-associated genes exist in the…
Clinical trials are essential for finding out new and improved ways to treat, prevent, or diagnose different types of illnesses. There has been plenty of advancements at University Cancer Centers, thanks to these clinical trials. Clinical trials are useful when you have an illness and have run out of effective treatments. In case you are thinking of…
Technology allows us to do things much faster than ever before. We live in a world where we are always so busy, that sometimes we forget about the important things – like making our health our number one priority. University Cancer Centers is making it a little easier to put ourselves first again by offering…
Fall has arrived and with it, cooler temperatures (fingers crossed). Nothing tastes as good on a cold day as a warm bowl of chicken soup. For many, chicken soup brings back memories of childhood and carefree youth. A cancer diagnosis can be hard, and we do all we can to bring out the positive aspects…
Breast cancer can strike at any time. There are several stages of breast cancer but how do you determine, once you have been diagnosed, what stage your cancer is in? There are several ways doctors test to assess what stage your cancer is in. Some forms of treatment can include a sentinel lymph node biopsy…