- What Are the Main Causes of Blood Cancer, and Is It Curable in the First Stage?
Blood cancer can sound frightening. And once someone hears the diagnosis, questions usually come quickly. Why did this happen? Was there something that caused it? Most importantly, can it be cured if doctors find it early? There is no single answer. Blood cancer is actually a group of cancers. The main types are leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. They affect blood cells, bone marrow or the lymphatic system in different ways. Some develop slowly. Others can progress much faster. What Causes Blood Cancer? Blood cancer usually starts when something goes wrong inside certain blood cells. Changes occur in their DNA,…
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What Are the First Signs and Causes of Colon Cancer, and Is It Curable?
Colon cancer occurs when polyps on the colon’s inner lining become cancerous. The colon, or the large intestine, develops these polyps when its cells start growing uncontrollably. Initially, polyps are typically noncancerous. However, over time, their chances of becoming cancerous increase due to various factors. You will learn more about the disease from the section…
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The Link Between Gastric Ulcers and Stomach Cancer
The strongest link between gastric ulcers and stomach cancer is a spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. You will learn more about this link as you read through the write-up. There’s a common belief among patients that gastric ulcers eventually become stomach cancer. The fact is that not all gastric ulcers become cancer…
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How Long Does Kidney Transplant Recovery Take and What Happens Afterwards?
A kidney transplant is a big operation. It may be a relief when it’s all over, particularly if you are coming off dialysis after months or years. However, you’re not out of the woods when you come home. Allowing your body to heal takes time. The new kidney also needs to begin functioning. During this…
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What Causes Ovarian Cancer and What Is the Best Treatment for It?
The situation with ovarian cancer is similar, but in this case, cancer can take hold when some of the cells in the ovaries or around the ovaries grow way beyond control. The cells can gradually accumulate and result in a tumour. In fact, some ovarian cancers may start in the fallopian tubes and later spread…
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Can Colon Cancer Cause Kidney Failure and Frequent Urination?
If you think about colon cancer, bowel issues are generally the first thing that springs to mind. Some possible signs include a change in bowel habits, blood in the stool, stomach pain, or weight loss. But some people at times wonder about changes that don’t appear to be related. Frequent urination is one of these….
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Breast Cancer Grade vs. Stage: Understanding the Difference
When you get diagnosed with breast cancer, a flood of medical jargon that can be daunting voir. Two terms that you will find often enough, and not uncommonly confused, are cancer “grade” and cancer “stage”. They are both key elements to develop a successful treatment plan BUT they evaluate completely different concepts of the disease….
