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Acute leukemia

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:31:05 +0000

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) is cancer that spreads rapidly in the blood and bone marrow. Because the original leukemic cells, bone marrow blasts produce a variety of, or not, nonfunctional cells. Under healthy conditions, these cells will develop into blood cells that fight infection white, red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body, or platelets to help clotting. However, in the AML, these blasts did not develop normally and inhibit the production of new cells.

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is cancer that is similar to acute myelogenous leukemia exception, rather than affecting all cell types, starting in lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that defend the body against infection. Bone marrow cells have not been made known as the blasts, which in healthy people will become lymphocytes. ALL the people, however, these blasts do not normally develop into white blood cells. The cells are abnormal then took place in the mind is usually devoted to healthy cells, and inhibit the creation of new cells. This process can result in a reduction of red blood cells and the development of anemia, as well as a reduction of white blood cells that leads to a weak immune system.

Causes and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:36 +0000

Cervical cancer “is a malignant tumor that grows in the cervix (cervical), which is an area in which the female reproductive organ is the entrance to the uterus located between the womb (uterus) and burrow intercourse (vaginal). Lehar cervical cancer occurs when cells in the area an uncontrollable split and become abnormal. If these cells continue to divide, it will form a mass of tissue called a tumor. “Tumor” can be either benign or malignant.

If the tumor becomes malignant, the condition was referred to as cervical cancer. The cause of the abnormal cells cervix is not known for certain, but there are certain risk factors that can affect the occurrence of cervical cancer. HPV is a virus that can cause warts on the genital area (condylomata akuminata), which is transmitted through sexual contact. HPV is often suspected as the cause of the abnormal changes of the cells of the cervix.

One Lifestyle, Colon Cancer Warning

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:22:23 +0000

Colon cancer defined as the number two cause of death due to cancer. The cause of colon cancer is not known with certainty. However, the style of daily life that one of the main triggers the growth of these cancer cells.

Colon cancer patients are not much happening at old age. Instead, he found many colon cancer patients with age less than 40 years, which is about more than 30 percent. Trigger factors of colon cancer primary, among other lifestyle with smoking, high fat foods, obesity, patterns of cooking, and less moving or lack of exercise.

Prostate Cancer

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:14:17 +0000

Prostate cancer is a malignant cancer (cancerous) tumor that starts from the prostate cells, the cells usually gland. Typically, prostate cancer grows slowly, but has started to grow and spread quickly in some cases.

By measuring levels of prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, in the blood or by performing a digital rectal exam, the possibility to detect prostate cancer in the early stages of development. During the examination of the prostate gland for bumps or solid mass, this can be identified as tumors.

Liver Cancer

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:10:39 +0000

Is a malignant liver cancer (cancerous) tumor that forms from cells that make up the heart? Since the heart consists of several types of cells, some types of tumors can grow in the organ. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of liver cancer in adults.
Liver cancer is often called the “silent disease.” Patients often have no symptoms until the cancer at later stages, so rarely found early.

As the cancer grows, some patients may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain in the upper right side through the back and shoulders, bloating, weight gain, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever, and jaundice. Other liver diseases and health problems can also cause these symptoms, but anyone experiencing these symptoms should see a doctor.