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Cancer related diagrams. Cancer types and stages explained. Cancer prevention and symptoms.

Types of Skin Cancer

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Types of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer types The skin is made of a variety of cells, many of which are in constant motion. Round basal cells below the surface flatten as they rise to replace dead, flaking squamous cells on the surface. Melanocytes tan the skin in the sunlight, and Merkel cells give skin its ability to sense touch. Skin cancer begins when cells in the skin start to grow uncontrollably. There are 3 Continue reading Types of Skin Cancer→

Colon Cancer Signs

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Colon Cancer Signs

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool. Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool. Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain. A feeling that your bowel … In its early stage, colorectal cancer usually doesn’t have symptoms. That’s why it’s so important to keep up with the tests Continue reading Colon Cancer Signs→

Top Anti Cancer Foods

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Top Anti Cancer Foods

Blueberries are one of the greatest health foods of all time and a great anti-cancer food. In a laboratory test conducted by USDA researchers, wild blueberries were shown to have the highest Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) rating of more than 20 fruits and berries. Best 15 Anti-Cancer Foods To Include In Your Diet Today! 1 Berries. 2 Rosemary, Oregano, Bay Leaf, And Cloves. 3 Garlic. 4 Turmeric. 5 Probiotics Continue reading Top Anti Cancer Foods→

Cancer Classification by Stage and Grade

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Cancer Classification by Stage and Grade

Staging and grading the cancer will allow the doctors to determine its size, whether it has spread and the best treatment options. Different types of staging systems are used for different types of cancer. Below is an example of one common method of staging: stage 0 – indicates that the cancer is where it started (in situ) and hasn’t spread As a patient, the stage and grade of your breast Continue reading Cancer Classification by Stage and Grade→