We hear the dreaded word 'Cancer' spoken in hushed whispers these days. So many people we know, who were apparently in the pink of health, have succumbed to this deadly disease. There is a marked awareness of this disease now and people are prepared to go to any lengths to try and prevent it from attacking them...
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So what exactly is cancer?
We are all aware of the cell functions in our bodies. There is a cell growth happening simultaneously with a cell death which kind of balances the number of cells in our body. Cancer results when there is an imbalance in this function...
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Keeping abreast
Cancer is a disease where cells in the body grow and multiply out of control. It is true that cancer is a dreadful disease, but the dread is more out of ignorance and misconception than any reality... more >>
Surviving cancer
It's been good new for a while now. For over a decade now - patients have been finding it progressively easier to survive cancer. Statistics say that the number of cancer survivors has more than tripled in the recent past. more >>
Signs of ovarian cancer
THIS IS A MUST TO READ TO THE END P L E A S E! An Eye Opener on Ovarian Cancer I hope you all take the time to read this and pass it on to all you can. Send this to the women in your life that you care about. more >>
Being diagnosed with cancer is obviously a very traumatic experience. The patient and his family are in shock and greatly distressed. more>>
The ten commandments for cancer survival
Thou shalt regard the word, "Cancer", as exactly that: a word. Nothing more, nothing less. more>>
Ban on pan reduces oral cancer risk
It's done. Finally a ban on the sale of gutka and pan masala
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Cathepsin D- a precursor to Breast Cancer
What can be learnt from the deaths of 12 women in a breast cancer research might lead to something very positive - a way to prevent deaths caused by cancer in the future. more>>
A breast lump or thickening that may or may not be painful. Get to know all about the symptoms of breast cancer here. more>>
Skin cancer
Melanoma is more common in women than men, though no one knows why. But, here's a ray of hope. You might say skin cancer was an outdoor leisure/exercise/work syndrome, the result of periods of intense overexposure to ultraviolet light, even if the ozone was not depleted. more>>
Screen yourself for breast cancer
Found and treated early enough, breast cancer is usually not fatal. And detecting breast cancer as early as possible takes little effort whether you do it yourself or use technology. more>>
How to prevent breast cancer naturally
Exercise regularly. Many studies show that as physical activity increases, breast cancer risk decreases considerably. more>>
Cancer alert
Treatment works best when cancer is detected early. So, make sure you know the warning signs of cancer. more>>
Different types and causes of breast cancer
Is there more than one type of breast cancer? If so, what are the causes?Breast cancer is the unrestricted growth of abnormal cells in the breast. The more you know about the cancer, the better equipped both you and your doctor will be in treating it. more>>