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Uterine Cancer Symptoms Can Lead to Early Diagnosis

Feb 6, 2018 · Jim Black · Cancer

Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Endometrial and other cancers of the uterine body (the upper part of the uterus) are newly diagnosed in more than 54,000 women each year, according to The American Cancer Society. Almost all uterine cancers originate in the inner … Read More

Brain Tumor Causes Aren’t Always Clear

Jan 30, 2018 · Jim Black · Cancer

You’ve been experiencing an array of symptoms, from headache and nausea to vision disturbances and concentration problems. Understanding that, among other potential disorders, a brain tumor causes these warning signs, your doctor recommends testing to identify the source of your symptoms. At this point, you probably wonder how you might … Read More

Brain Tumor Symptoms: Not Just in Your Head

Jan 25, 2018 · Jim Black · Cancer

Not all headaches are cause for concern. You might suffer an occasional migraine, head pain from a stiff neck, or the after-effects of an extra glass of wine you imbibed the night before. You simply take a few aspirins or another medication and the pain in your brain subsides. But … Read More

Is There an Alternative to Mammogram Screening?

Jan 7, 2018 · Jim Black · Cancer

For years, the mammogram has served as the primary tool for breast cancer screening. Mammography can identify breast cancer in its earliest stages, when it is smaller and has not spread beyond the breast. In the search for a potential alternative to mammogram screening, researchers are studying other tests, such … Read More

Tongue Cancer: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Dec 28, 2017 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Cancer

Tongue cancer is the most common mouth cancer in the United States, responsible for around 2 percent of all cancers diagnosed. It affects men twice as often as women. The incidence varies greatly between countries, a fact that points to its link to societal habits such as chewing betel nuts … Read More

Eat Citrus Fruits for Heart Health, Cancer Protection, and More

Oct 24, 2017 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Cancer

I eagerly await the arrival of satsuma oranges to the grocery store each winter. They remind me of cold, rainy northwest days, visits to my grandma’s house, and Christmas morning with my family. While winter produce can be a bit drab at times, something you can always find this season … Read More

6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Gynecologic Cancers

Sep 27, 2017 · Aliza Lifshitz, MD · Cancer

Gynecologic cancers are those that affect the female reproductive organs. There are five main types, and each is named according to the part of the body in which it first develops: cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer (or endometrial cancer), vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Thousands of women will be … Read More

What Is Nodular Melanoma?

Sep 7, 2017 · Jim Brown, PhD · Cancer

There are four subtypes of melanoma, and nodular melanoma is the most aggressive of all. It spirals downward and deeply into the layers of skin, but will show up on the surface as a firm symmetrical bump, lump, or nodule. By the time some people recognize something is wrong, it … Read More

Melanoma Stages: Take These Precautions to Avoid Skin Cancer

Aug 31, 2017 · Jim Brown, PhD · Cancer

Melanoma is the deadliest of all types of skin cancer, yet the cure rate, with early detection and treatment, is 99 percent. Unfortunately, too many people delay treatment and are gradually moving closer to higher melanoma stages, even when they know they have a potentially life-threatening disease. The lifetime risk of … Read More

Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms

Aug 4, 2017 · Jim Brown, PhD · Cancer

Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are forms of skin cancer that are less invasive and less likely to spread than melanomas, but they still need to be diagnosed, treated, and prevented. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. It is classified as a … Read More

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