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How to Prevent Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and in most of the cases are detected in the early stages itself. There are three types of this cancer – basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma. The first two types are referred to as non-melanoma skin cancer, which rarely spread to other parts of the body. Melanoma skin cancer is the most uncommon and gravest form of skin cancer. It can spread to other body parts and even cause death. Among the three forms of skin cancer, basal cell cancer is the most common form of cancer, which are detected in sun-exposed areas of the body, mostly the face. This type of cancer rarely spread and can be cured by radiation or surgery. Squamous cell cancer is less common, as compared to basal cell carcinomas, and spread to other parts in a very slow manner.
It is believed that 85% of skin cancer is caused by over exposure to sun. It may be the result of non-healing wounds and burns, old age, exposure to organic arsenic, repeated exposure to X-ray, human papilloma virus (HPV), and many other factors. Fair-skinned people and those with a family history of skin cancer are also at risk. Some of the causes like exposure to sun are preventable, while some others are not. Let us find out the various ways on how to prevent skin cancer or its occurrences. Read the rest of this entry »
Cancer Types in Women
There are a group of cancer types in women that affect the tissues and organs of their reproductive system that are known as gynecological cancer. These types of cancers in women are named according to the organ it affects. In this article you will learn about the various types of women’s cancer that affect the female body.
What is Cancer
Cancer is a disease wherein the abnormal cells divide without any control. This causes them to invade other tissues and spread to other parts of the body through lymph and blood system. There are over 100 different types of cancers and it is not one disease but many diseases. When a mass of cell divide uncontrollably, they form a mass of cell called a tumor. Not all tumors are cancerous and are divided into benign and malignant tumors.
Benign tumors are those that can be surgically removed and may never come back again. They also normally do not spread to other parts of the body. Malignant tumors are the dangerous lot that are cancerous and spread to other parts of the body. When they spread from one part of the body to another, it is called as metastasis.
Types of Cancer in Women
There are various cancer types in women that can affect a woman. The various types of women’s cancers are:
* Breast Cancer
* Cervical Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
* Ovarian Cancer
* Uterine Cancer
* Vaginal Cancer
* Vulvar Cancer
The following explanation will help you get a general idea regarding each cancer types in women.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer types in women and the leading cause of death by cancer in women of 40 to 55 years. The most common form of breast cancer is of the ducts, that conducts fluids, connect the lobes and lobules. The lobular cancer is found in both breasts as compared to other forms of breast cancer. The inflammatory breast cancer is very uncommon and one finds the breast to be warm, swollen and reddish in color. One needs to detect breast cancer as early as possible to increase the survival rates. You should carry out self breast examination monthly and get regular check up by a doctor. Remember, all women are at risk of developing breast cancer and over 70% have no identifiable risk factors. Read the rest of this entry »