Pancreatic cancer is considered to be among the most serious cancers known in modern medicine. It is the third most progressive cancer that is resistant to treatment and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths.The pancreas is a large organ, around 6 inches long, in the shape of a thin pear lying on its […]

Cancer of the pancreas, depending on what stage it already is and the age of a patient, can still be treated. A doctor will probably suggest three things, namely, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.Surgery is done to take out the tumor. Depending on what part is infected, a doctor might do a Whipple procedure (head […]

The pancreas is an organ that lies behind the stomach and enveloped in a loop formed by the small intestine. It has two functions for the body. One is that it secretes enzymes that are needed to break down food and the other is that it produces hormones that help in the regulation of carbohydrates […]

Pancreatic cancer is ranked as the United States’ fourth most death causing cancer disease. Is is estimated that this year alone, around 32,000 will be victim and succumb from this killer disease. It is a common type of cancer and unfortunately, one of the hardest to treat. Because of the hard problems that pancreatic cancer […]

Experience proves that detection of the disease by ordinary individuals is still very poor. There are symptoms that have to be cautious of, should they linger, as they may entail ovarian cancer.1. Bloating / Swelling 2. Changes in the bowel discharge or even in the frequency of urinating 3. Unusual abdominal discomfort 4. Constantly feeling […]

Women all over the world confront different realities and challenges. Every woman is given the chance to prove herself strong, independent and capable.However, some problems come that are beyond any control and dominion of people. This is the limitation that is faced by every individual, of having a body susceptible to disease.The Threat of Ovarian […]

The cervix is very essential in having a normal pregnancy. It is commonly known as the “neck of the womb” because the cervix is located at the bottom part of the uterus. For women who are not carrying a womb, the cervix has no important function but they serve an important function for some women […]

Cancer is a word used to name hundreds of diseases that have a similar characteristic, that is, the cells of an individual grows uncontrollably and this results to the destruction of healthy tissues. These “renegade” cells deprive the normal cells with the nutrition it needs which causes the healthy cells to be destroyed. Focusing on […]

At present, there are 20,000 cases of thyroid cancer that take place every year in America alone. However, people do not seem to be entirely aware! Then it is proper to explore and learn more about Thyroid cancer.What is Thyroid Cancer?This definitely involves the thyroid gland. The gland can be identified under the Adam’s apple. […]

Like most other cases, brain cancer causes remain to be unknown. It remains to be sought why one person develops the tumor while another does not.Common MisconceptionMost have the impression that injuring the head or causing traumas to it contribute to the development of brain cancer. These instances are not to be encouraged, however […]