Posts Tagged ‘ radiation ’

Advanced Breast Cancer Symptoms

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By Randolph Meresmaa
In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer. Experts all over the world have made great progress in treating cancer. It can often be cured if it is found early and it is not always necessary to remove the [...]



Lifestyle and Breast Cancer

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Mai Brooks
Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several common lifestyle related issues.
Post-menopausal Obesity Increases Risk : Despite the evidence on the protective effect [...]



The Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Ovarian Cysts

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Lucas Daniel
The first step to correctly diagnosing and treating ovarian cysts is to locate the cause of the cysts. Ovarian cyst can be triggered by a variety of factors. It’s important to understand these different factors in order to seek appropriate treatment.
Primary factors that cause ovarian cysts

There are many factors, which can lead to [...]



I Can Survive Breast Cancer

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Tony James
Breast cancer usually shows as a lump or thickening in the breast tissue, although most breast lumps are not cancerous. Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent malignant disease among women. According to American reports every third cancer is diagnosed as BC. Breast cancer is also far more common in post-menopausal women, and [...]



Cervical Cancer 101: What You Need to Know About

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Mansi Gupta
Cervical cancer affects the female body in the cervix region. The womb of a woman finds its opening through the cervix. Many a times the human papilloma virus causes the disease. It is transmitted sexual exchanges. The cervix being the most important organ of the reproductive system requires proper attention as far as [...]



New Treatment Options For Breast Cancer Patients

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Mars Sente
Although surgery is the most effective (and therefore the most widely used) breast cancer treatment method, there are several other ways of coping with the disease, some are more powerful than others. They include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy, each with its own assets and disadvantages.
Most of them, however, are used in [...]