Cancer can occur anywhere in the body and even in the skin. Skin cancer is not very common, but it does affect people a lot. Melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer. The other two types…
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and it has been estimated that nearly 1% of the total population is affected by this life-threatening disease. If lately you have been diagnosed with melanoma, then follow some of these natural melanoma treatments…
Cancer is a disease that can’t be treated without proper diagnosis and medical care. Cancer cells cause enormous damage to the body, which is irreversible. Recurrent multiple myeloma is a phenomenon when cancer returns after a period of remission. Multiple…
Are you aware that patients with myeloma can have a relapse even after treatment? Multiple myeloma does not have any cure yet, so the chances of a relapse are hard to avoid. Relapsed myeloma is also known as recurrent myeloma.…
This type of cancer spreads rapidly, thereby causing a health disaster. At first, a single tissue of the pancreas is affected, and soon the whole pancreas becomes cancerous. It can rarely be detected in the early stages, but one of…
Every pancreatic cancer patient has different health problems. The type of pancreatic cancer varies from person to person. The pain that is an indication of the particular type of cancer starts in the upper abdominal pain. The pancreas has two…
The type of cancer that grows on white blood cells called lymphocytes is called lymphoma. This cancer occurs in the lymph nodes and spreads like a web throughout the body. At the same time, it is the most common type…
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can happen to anyone. Though there are some noted risk factors involved, it seems everyone is prone to this disease. Before opting for a non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, it is necessary to be aware of the risk factors that…
Nivolumab is a trade drug that has been lately attaining recognition in the medical world. Healthcare professionals use Nivolumab instead of opdivo as most of the people are well versed with the former. It was approved after attaining positive results from…
Nivolumab drug is a fully humanized, monoclonal, immunoglobulin antibody, with which clinical trials are being undertaken for the treatment of various types of cancer. Each Nivolumab clinical trial is conducted by the US National Institute of Health and is supported…
Cancer cells are those cells in our body that do not function as they are supposed to. When they change, grow and multiply out of control, they cease to be normal within our body. These cells become cancerous. Myeloma occurs…
Myeloma is a type of cancer in which antibody-producing plasma cells grow uncontrollably. These antibodies are proteins called immunoglobulins, which protect against infections. Myelomas are characterized by an abnormal immunoglobulin called monoclonal protein, or M protein detected in the blood…
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines many internal organs of the body. The best way to tackle mesothelioma is to get an early diagnosis. Sudden weight loss, shortness of breath and pain are the…
Mesothelioma cases have seen poor life expectancy rates. Hence, it is very crucial to identify the risk factors that cause mesothelioma cancer, so that they can be treated at an early stage. This will help increase the chances of survival.…
The type of cancer that affects the bone marrow is called myeloma. It begins in the cells that are called plasma cells, which are located in the bone marrow. The bone marrow is responsible for the production of several different…
Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell cancer where abnormal cells start multiplying in number and overpower healthy body cells. This affects the body’s organs and degrades the immune system, which makes the body more prone to foreign elements such as…
Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma, is a form of cancer that develops from melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells which contain the pigment that gives skin its color. As more and more people have started reporting melanoma symptoms, it is advisable…
Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer, accounting for the majority of skin cancer deaths in the United States. It occurs when the melanocytes in the skin undergo mutation and turn cancerous. Melanoma symptoms are often hidden, which it…
Metastatic lung cancer is the condition in which the cancer which originated in the lungs spreads to some other primary point in the body such as prostate, kidney and so on. Approximately 85% to 90% of lung cancer diagnosis are…
Lung cancer needs no introduction as it has been one of the most common cancers in the United States in recent times. Once detected with this condition, there should not be any delay in starting with a lung cancer treatment.…
Lung cancer can be a difficult disease to diagnose especially given its multi-faceted nature. Often, traditional forms of treatments like chemotherapy and radiation cannot be accepted by the patient continually because of their strong side effects. Suppression of the immune…
According to the recent statistics issued by the World Health Organization, lung cancer is believed to be among the top causes of fatalities across the world. While this is true, it is also true that this is one of the…
Leukemia refers to the cancer of the blood, specifically cancer of the white blood cells. White Blood Cells are vital for our existence because they work like soldiers to protect our body against foreign bodies, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. However,…
A few common associated risks of leukemia The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates that nearly 60,140 people have been diagnosed with luekemia by the end of 2016. A cancer of the blood cells, leukemia is known as the cancer of the bone marrow…
Head and neck cancer can cause a lot of pain and discomfort leading to a partial or complete disruption in the normal routine of the affected person. Most types of head neck cancer can be cured if detected early. Although…
Just like any other form of cancer, head neck cancer can be very distressing and painful. This chronic ailment can cause a lot of disruption in your normal routine making the most basic activity of eating and drinking difficult. While…
Bone cancer is an intensely painful disease and can lead to bone deformations, increased risk of fractures, pain, anemia, loss of weight, etc., which can affect the normal functioning of the affected person. Natural therapies can aid and support bone…
Bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells and is also an essential component of the lymphatic system, the one that supports the body’s immune system. Bone marrow cancer begins when there is an abnormal growth of a tissue…
Metastatic breast cancer refers to breast cancer, which has spread to other parts of the body, most often the bones, lungs, liver, or less commonly, the brain. Metastatic breast cancer is also called advanced, secondary, or stage IV breast cancer.…
Over 154,000 women in the US develop metastatic breast cancer mostly due to nondetection or recurrence of cancer. The most important factor in the prevention of metastatic breast cancer is timely detection and leading a healthy lifestyle. It is also…