Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm , is a broad group of various diseases , all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream . Not all tumors are cancerous. Benign tumors do not grow uncontrollably, do not invade neighboring tissues, and do not spread throughout the body. Determining what causes cancer is complex. Many things are known to increase the risk of cancer, including tobacco use, certain infections , radiation , lack of physical activity, poor diet and obesity , and environmental pollutants. These can directly damage genes or combine with existing genetic faults within cells to cause the disease. Approximately five to ten percent of cancers are entirely hereditary. Cancer can be detected in a number of ways, including the presence of certain signs and symptoms , screening tests , or medical imaging . Once a possible cancer is detected it is diagnosed by microscopic examination of a tissue sample . Cancer is usually treated with chemotherapy , radiation therapy and surgery . The chances of surviving the disease vary greatly by the type and location of the cancer and the extent of disease at the start of treatment. While cancer can affect people of all ages, and a few types of cancer are more common in children, the risk of developing cancer generally increases with age. In 2007, cancer caused about 13% of all human deaths worldwide (7.9 million). Rates are rising as more people live to an old age and as mass lifestyle changes occur in the developing world.
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if you get the hpv treatment does it completely remove it? and if you have sex with the person you did before you found out you had it that you probably gave it to, will you get it again? also, how long does it take for it to completely go away?
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and also are there any major side effects from taking this drug?
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My mom passed away yesterday and it looked like she passed before her heart actually stoped beating, she got a stoic, frozen look and her eyes didnt match, one was looking up and the other one away from her, and i just was wondering if it can happen that fast, and then her heart to stop beating after. i am confused.
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okay so im 15, andi was wondering if its okay to master bate ive done it once and wen its over i get this really guilty feeling and i was wondering if that s bad?
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I am 14 and a half and i havent started my period , can i have sex without protection?? I am 14 and a half and i havent started my period, can i have sex without protection?? plz help Katie V
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My mother is suffering cancer and I want to knwo about her food diet suitable for her.
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Hi, I have a small wound in between my back buttocks for the past two years. some times yellow color fluid and some time blood also come in that wound. still now I didn t consult any doctor. would you please give your suggestions whether it is a cancer or not. I have a little bit fear that it would be cancer or not
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I have to start chemo soon and I was told there are some new meds out there to help with the nausea . I would like to know what they called. Also when having chemo does your hair always fall out or does it depend on the person. Basically I would like to know what I can expect during chemo.
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I have 13 months old baby boy and i started my periods on February after the delivery and it happens for March (19)also. But it does not happen for April . My period is late around three weeks . I am still brest feeding .Meanwhile my mother passed away in April .So i have mental effect regarding this incident.Do i need to consult a doctor? my...
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My father in law is 62 years of age and suffering from a tumor in one kidney and the doctor says it needs to be operated. The problem is that he also has Hepatitic C and neuro problem with Enchaphalitis . He alsohas a thyriod of 14.5 , Pls advise if this surgery has a life risk
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