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Testicular cancer is the number one malignancy in men who are in the prime ages of twenty to thirty-four. Although this only translates to a mere one percent of malignant cancers in males, it is also the primary cause of cancer mortality in men of the mentioned ages. If you are concerned about your risks for incurring this type of cancer, read on to find out more about this lesser-known condition. Expert Author: Jason Swanson | Summary Despite the active campaign on cancer prevention, the incidence of throat cancers in the United States has not dropped in recent years. In fact, the statistics are even rising in some areas, as opposed to the downward trend in other head and neck cancers that are usually associated with smoking and drinking alcohol. Expert Author: Donna M. Fisher | Summary A study of twins from Sweden, Denmark and Finland concluded that environmental factors were the initiating event in the majority of cancers. The strongest contender and most likely culprit is artificial (man-made) electromagnetic radiation - "dirty electricity." The 20th century epidemic of the so-called diseases of civilization including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes and suicide was caused by electrification not by lifestyle. A large proportion of these diseases may therefore be preventable. Expert Author: Alex White | Summary Dementia is not really a specific disease. It is used to denote a group of symptoms that are cause by disorders of the brain. People with dementia undergo drastic changes in the personalities and cognitive abilities. They may find it difficult even to carry out normal activities like dressing up, eating or brushing their teeth. They may become unable to control their emotions or solve problems. Along with personality changes they may even see things that aren't there. Expert Author: Michael Lee | Summary Cancer has always been thought of as a serious disease. Nobody wants to have it or be associated with it. But what is cancer anyway? How does one get it? And what are the most common cancer causes and symptoms? For starters, cancer is actually the uncontrolled growth of cells in a person’s body. It is something that can strike anybody at any age. Cancer causes and symptoms vary with the type of cancer in question. Below are some of the most common cancers in the world. Expert Author: Slavco Stefanoski | Summary Cancer is a devastating disease that has changed the lives of millions around the world. With continued research and more effective treatments, deaths from cancer have been decreasing, and the length of time survivors are able to live in remission is increasing. Primary liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma refers to cancer originating from the cells of the liver or supporting tissue. It is proven that the cause of liver cancer is closely related to infection with hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. Other causes are cirrhosis, genetic conditions and aflatoxin. Expert Author: Frank K. Githinji | Summary Cancer is a deadly disease and, there is a lot of information to learn about it. It is never an easy topic to discuss especially when it affects you. However, it is vital to get information on the disease so that you can prevent it or learn how to deal with it when or if it comes. A cancer forum is the best place to find lively discussions that will see you kept abreast in this regard. Expert Author: Mark Snare | Summary We do our thing here and get to know a good few people along the way, one harrowing thing is when we hear from recently diagnosed cancer victims told to start juicing by their health advisor. Cancer is a cellular disease, your body is made up of millions of tiny cells of different types. Each cell is like an individual little factory with an affinity to the whole, it does it's job and gets on with keeping you going as a human being. Like factories your cells produce waste products and need to be kept running clean and efficiently. Expert Author: Jamie Hanson | Summary Thyroid cancer is a kind of tumor that develops when abnormal cells start growing in the thyroid gland. This is an unusual cancer type that is quite uncommon. Generally, if this cancer type is found in the early stage, they can be treated more efficiently than any other. Though thyroid cancer can be treated, they might reoccur again after a few years or months but rest assure that this is not the case in all patients! Some tumors of this type are moderate and are sometimes non cancerous. On the other hand, some tumors can develop into something malicious and may not be easily treated. Expert Author: Jasmine Stone | Summary One of the most important points of the pH miracle diet is that cancer can be prevented and reversed by applying the principles of the diet. Although these statements have caused some controversy in the world of health and wellness, many people credit the use of the pH miracle diet in reversing their cancer and improving their overall level of health. Expert Author: Jonathan Bell | Summary Discover how this seed of the apricot not only helps our immune system which not only makes us less susceptible from regular, everyday types of illness but also the more serious diseases that are on the increase. Strengthen your immune system with what nature provides and find out how this dynamic kernel is able assist our system so we can enjoy a higher quality of life. Expert Author: Sean M. Clarke | Summary The World Health Organization defines health as physical, mental, social and spiritual well being. Much has been said about the first three aspects of health and rather little of how much spiritual root causes affect our health. The Spiritual Science Research Foundation has investigated the spiritual aspect of cancer disease and the probability of its cure by introducing spiritual healing remedies. Expert Author: Jonathan Bell | Summary Being affected with cancer is a hard hitting moment in anyone's life. They will instantly begin to look for something that could help cure cancer. There are many alternative and natural treatments that can do just that. While there is no definitive cure for cancer there are many different natural methods that have worked for millions of people. Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Summary Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other normal body functions. Tumors composed of cancer cells are called malignant tumors, and those composed of noncancerous cells are called benign tumors. Cancer cells that develop from brain tissue are called primary brain tumors. Statistics suggest that brain cancer is not rare and is likely to develop in about 20,000 people per year. Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Summary Many people with kidney cancer want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. They want to learn all they can about their disease and their treatment choices. However, shock and stress after the diagnosis can make it hard to think of everything they want to ask the doctor. It often helps to make a list of questions before an appointment. To help remember what the doctor says, people may take notes or ask whether they may use a tape recorder. Expert Author: Raphaelo Steff | Summary Although the effects of treatment vary according to each patient and the medications used, all cancer patients suffer adverse effects of treatment that affect their skin, look and internal organs. An important part of the work of clinicians and patients is to precisely manage those potential side effects. Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Summary The brain is a soft, spongy mass of tissue. It is protected by the bones of the skull and three thin membranes called meninges. Watery fluid called cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain. This fluid flows through spaces between the meninges and through spaces within the brain called ventricles. Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Summary Glucagonoma is a rare pathology. Incidence is probably 1 per cent of all neuroendocrine tumors. From 1942, approximately 250 cases are described in the literature. Incidence of this pathology is estimated on an annual basis, with 1 case occurring in every 20 million people. This number is probably an underestimation of the actual occurrence because of the relative lack of specificity of the symptoms. An additional factor contributing to this underestimation is the time during which the tumors are clinically silent. Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Summary A cancer that occurs in any part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system consists of hormone secreting endocrine glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreatic and adrenal glands.
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