Archive for the 'Cancer' Category

Treatment For Ovarian Cyst - 6 Helpful Tips

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

By Richard Hull
Ovarian cysts are common to millions of women around the world. Some don’t even know they have them, while others, at the opposite end of the spectrum suffer all kinds of pains and discomforts. A small minority are cancerous, and obviously these need close attention by a medical professional. The cysts are similar […]

The Types of Ovarian Cysts and What You Can Do About Them

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

By Jay Taylor
The word “cyst” may sound quite scary, but the truth of the matter is, there are some cysts that are quite common to women. Ovarian cysts are fluid filled and different types of ovarian cysts that actually occur in different stages of a menstrual cycle some of which are hardly noticeable, and some […]

Complex Ovarian Cyst Guides - How to Know That You Have It?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

By Wendy Witter
It is a common occurrence that a woman may have ovarian cysts. These cystic structures, known as follicles, grow each month and produce the normal hormones estrogen and progesterone which are needed to stimulate the release of an egg during a woman’s menstrual cycle. A normal cyst may continue to grow and becomes […]

Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Symptoms - Learning to Listen to Your Body

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

By Darrell D Price
Do you think you may have symptoms of ovarian cancer? I will provide you with an informative overview of the symptoms, and signs, as well as point you to sources that can further explain the stages of this often-deadly disease.
While there are different types of tumors that a woman can get in […]

What is Endometrial Cancer and Who is at Risk?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

By Darrell D Price
What is endometrial cancer? This a cancerous condition that affects a woman’s reproductive organs within the uterus. Symptoms may start with blood in the urine known as hyperplasia. This type is the most prevalent malignancy for women within the USA that relies heavily on estrogen and progesterone hormones released by the ovaries […]

An Inside Look Into Cervical Cancer

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

By Darrell D Price
Cervical cancer, also called uterine cancer, is almost 100% curable if it is caught early. This requires an understanding of basic symptoms, risk factors involved with treatment, and staging. This type of cancer is exacerbated by sexual activity, especially with more than one partner. This natural activity of the childbearing years is […]

Cystectomy Bladder Surgery

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

By Sven Ullmann
The surgical procedure to remove the bladder is known as a cystectomy and is usually performed as a result of cancer of the bladder. You can also have radiation and chemotherapy treatment which is used to treat bladder cancer. If the cancer is in the muscle of the bladder then surgery is performed […]

All About Cervical Cancer

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

By Emma Wanjiku
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women. In the recent past, there has been a lot of awareness effort put in by the experts. Today, more women and girls are more aware of the disease. This is a cancer that affects the lower part of the uterus known […]

Cervical Cancer, the Symptoms

Monday, April 27th, 2009

By Mercy Maranga
The lower part of the uterus is known as cervix. Most incidents of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is passed during anal or vaginal sexual intercourse. Having multiple partners increases your risk. Also those who smoke, have many children, have HIV infection or have been using birth control […]

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Can Save a Life Through Early Detection - No Longer the Silent Killer

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

By Carmen VJ
You will find out through ovarian cancer awareness that this disease is very treatable through early detection. This virus has been called the silent killer because it has been really hard to detect until now.
By knowing what symptoms to look out for followed by a blood test, 80% of ovarian cases can be […]