A Diagnosis of Cancer is a Certain Death Sentence Cancer is not an automatic cause of death. Recovery rates are continually getting better as scientists gain a deeper understanding of cancer and develop more effective treatments. It is also important to keep in mind that survival rates are highly variable depending on the specific type of cancer being treated. For instance, the five-year survival rate for testicular cancer in the United Kingdom is 98%, whereas the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is only 1%. The Cancerous Condition is Infectious This is a common fallacy. Cancer is not an infectious disease. Cancer cannot be passed on to other people even if one person has it. On the other hand, cancers of the […]
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What Exactly is Cancer?
Cancer causes cells to split maniacally. This can arise as tumors, harm to the immune system, and other impairments that, if left untreated, can be fatal. In this blog entry, we look at the different types of cancer, discuss how the disease progresses, and discuss the various treatment options that greatly boost survival rates and quality of life for people with cancer. What Exactly is Cancer? Cancer is a very general term. It is a term used to refer to the disease that develops as a consequence of cellular changes that lead to the unregulated division and expansion of cells. The progression of some forms of cancer results in accelerated cell growth, while other types of cancer cause cells to grow and divide […]
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Should I Have a Checkup to See if I Have Cancer?
The loss of weight, exhaustion, shifts in skin tone, and chronic cough are just some of the signs and symptoms that can be caused by cancer, which can affect many different tissues throughout the body. Anyone who undergoes symptoms that last for an extended period or cause concern ought to see a physician. Diagnostic procedures can be carried out by medical professionals to detect cancers in their earliest stages. When cancer is detected in an individual at an earlier stage, treatment has a greater likelihood of being successful. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Women to Look Out for Endometrial, cervical, and breast cancer are some of the types of cancer that are either unique to women or more prevalent […]
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Facts About Objects in The Respiratory Tract For example, a foreign body in the upper respiratory tract may be food or toys Symptoms occur suddenly, often during a meal or in a child under the play The person coughs and whispers and shows signs of panic. In pronounced cases, the person becomes red or blue or may die If the person can cough and speak, it is sufficient to keep the person under supervision, or sometimes his back or chest is sometimes knocked If the person is in trouble, 112 is called and he is ready for resuscitation In larger children and adults, Heimlich manoeuvres can be tried: one is behind the person and with both hands pressed / the […]
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Facts About Lymphoedema Lymphoedema is the term for swelling due. Lymph who can not drain properly. Lymph flows in small vessels of the limbs and the various organs from the heart For many operations including abdominal cancer and breast cancer lymph nodes removed then there may be lymphoedema Treatment consists of support stockings, physiotherapy and in some cases diuretics What are lymph and lymphatic system? The body has two circuits: the blood circulation and lymphatic system. The heart is the pump of the general circulation, in which oxygen and nutrients are transported into the body through the arteries (arteries) and the oxygen-depleted blood returns to the heart through the blood vessels (veins). The blood then passes the lungs where it […]
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Facts About Breast Implant Surgery Breast implants are used for cosmetic enhancement of breast size. In South Africa, the operation is performed by plastic surgeons It is believed that more than 50,000 South African women have silicone breast implants for breast augmentation or breast reconstruction In 2010, approximately 2,000 women performed cosmetic breast surgery Silicone implants can be placed either below or above the great pectoral muscle Despite intensive research have failed to show significant adverse health effects of breast implants When you use the breast implants? Breast implants are used for cosmetic enhancement of breast size. In South Africa, the operation is performed only by plastic surgeons with special permission to perform cosmetic surgery. Breast implants are also used […]
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Facts About Sexual Problems in Menopause During menopause alters the woman’s body, and many find that they are entering into a new phase of life For some, it means sexual problems, especially related to vaginal dryness and fluctuating or lack of sex drive Some women experience no sexual menopausal symptoms, while others even describe that sex life is getting better, as they feel more mature and confident But for those women who experience sexual problems, there is reason to do anything, so problems do not grow bigger. And luckily there is help available What is sexual dysfunction? Sexual dysfunction means a dysfunctional sex life. There must be a problem of a certain duration and severity, and you have to experience […]
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Facts About Breast Lumps Nodules in the breasts are common in women because of hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual and breastfeeding Emerging nodules that persist during menstruation, should always be examined for breast cancer What are breast lumps? Mammary consist of mammary glands and milk ducts. Additionally, there are plenty of fat and connective tissue between the glands. Tumors and nodes can be both in glands and kirtelgange and in fatty tissue and connective tissue. Furthermore, also nodules or lumps in the skin of the mammary glands could be perceived as breast lumps. Of the nodes that are discovered, the vast majority thankfully benign. In 85% of cases it is women themselves who discover the knot. Why addressing patient care? […]
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Facts Fibroadenoma A fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of the breast. It is a benign lump and not a real tumor Fibroadenomas are relatively common and seen in women in the 16-45 age There are usually no symptoms, but any lump in the breast should be examined by a doctor In most cases, the need for further investigation to rule out that in the case of a malignant tumor Previously, all fibroadenomas surgically removed. Today everything is a little more reluctant operation More than half of the tumors disappear by themselves within a few years What is a fibroadenoma? A fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of the breast in women and can be located anywhere in the chest. It is […]
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