Category Archives: Cancer

TUMOR RECURRENCE AND TAMOXIFEN RESISTANCE: HOW DOES THE DOCTOR KNOW THAT I HAVE DRUG-RESISTANT BREAST CANCER?

During your regular examinations, your doctor keeps track of how well your breast cancer is responding to the drugs that you have been given. Results from your physical exam, mammography, X-rays, scans, biopsies, and a variety of blood tests are … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Comments Off

THE IDENTIFIABLE CAUSES OF CANCER: SEX

The question the reader will ask at this point is ‘Given all this epidemiological study, do we know the causes of cancer?’ Broadly the answer is ‘yes’ in many circumstances and for many cancers, and the opportunities for prevention that … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Comments Off

CANCER.

Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

CANCER.

п»ї Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT HORMONE THERAPY.

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT: HORMONE THERAPY   It has long been recognized that the female hormone oestrogen can stimulate the growth of breast cancer. Most oestrogen is produced by the ovaries until they cease to function at the menopause. Even after … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT HORMONE THERAPY.

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT: HORMONE THERAPY   It has long been recognized that the female hormone oestrogen can stimulate the growth of breast cancer. Most oestrogen is produced by the ovaries until they cease to function at the menopause. Even after … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

BREAST CANCER SIGNS OF DISEASE VISIBLE CHANGES.

BREAST CANCER: SIGNS OF DISEASE, VISIBLE CHANGES   Although in most cases lumps and pain in the breasts are due to benign conditions, it is advisable to see your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any change in … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

BREAST CANCER SIGNS OF DISEASE VISIBLE CHANGES.

BREAST CANCER: SIGNS OF DISEASE, VISIBLE CHANGES   Although in most cases lumps and pain in the breasts are due to benign conditions, it is advisable to see your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any change in … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS.

BREAST CANCER: RISK FACTORS   A cancer is a collection of cells which are growing and multiplying uncontrollably. Cancer of the breast is the most common type of cancer affecting women, followed by cancer of the uterus, lung and bowel. … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment

BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS.

BREAST CANCER: RISK FACTORS   A cancer is a collection of cells which are growing and multiplying uncontrollably. Cancer of the breast is the most common type of cancer affecting women, followed by cancer of the uterus, lung and bowel. … Continue reading

Posted in Cancer | Tagged | Leave a comment