Cancer

Cancer refers to a class of diseases where abnormal cell growth occurs, often resulting in the growth of malignant tumors and cells that can attack and harm vital body systems. If left untreated, cancer may result in disability and death.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. People of all ages, races, and cultures can develop cancer, but risk increases with age. Common forms include cancers of the breast, lungs, colon, prostate, blood, lymphatic system, and skin. 

Cancer can develop from a single cell that has undergone a structural mutation that allows it to rapidly multiply and invade surrounding tissues and cells. Genetics, environmental factors, and age all play a role in the development of cancer cells. 

Early detection and effective treatment of cancer is increasing survival rates, as it breakthroughs in treatment methods, such as the use of chemotherapy and radiation. 

by Robin Kavanagh Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Cancer”

• BUTT MUSCLES & HEAVY BREATHING

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  BUTT MUSCLES & HEAVY BREATHING http://TheBestWayToExercise.com Bigger muscles stimulate breathing. Although the body requires oxygen for metabolism, low oxygen levels do not stimulate breathing. Rather, breathing is stimulated by higher carbon dioxide levels. Much of the lactic acid formed as a result of ...
  2 hours ago

• The Cure to Osteoporosis & Osteopenia?

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  The Cure to Osteoporosis & Osteopenia? CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE #1 FREE SECRET: http://TheBestWayToExercise-OnlinePersonalTraining.com/Osteoporosis There is a smart and simple solution to increased bone density and strength. Is this the cure to osteoporosis and osteopenia? Doug Jones explains the secret in ...
  2 hours ago

• Kathryn Joosten - The View

  
  Peoples-Blog: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer — Authority: 141
  Kathryn Joosten talks about smoking and dealing with lung cancer. For more video, visit www.abc.com … Barbara Walters Joy Behar Sherri Shepherd Elisabeth Hasselbeck desperate housewives lung cancer abc network daytime tv television hot topics interview talkshow women pop culture music celebrities politics whoopi joy ...
  3 hours ago

• Giveaway: Ford Warrior Gift Basket

  
  MomAdvice: Product Reviews — Authority: 457
  Today we are offering a beautiful gift basket of items from Ford that would make an amazing holiday gift, a special gift  for someone who has survived cancer, or that could be divided to offer as gifts to many special people in your life.This year, Ford Warriors in Pink continues its 15-year partnership with Susan ...
  3 hours ago

• A Pink Plastic Razor With Daisies On It And A Moisturizing Strip

  
  Spatula City — Authority: 123
  So The Age are running some story about a chick who shaved her head to support some cancer charity or something: Schoolgirl suspended for cancer head shave The mother of a 15-year-old Brisbane girl suspended from school for shaving her head to raise money for cancer charities says her leukemia-stricken husband is ...
  5 hours ago

• Sarah Palin Remains Unfocused, Unskilled In Speech Before Audience

  
  Just Another Blog (From L. A.) — Authority: 145
  This is POLITICO typing. Dont whine about liberal media bias. (We knew you would.) In addition to the suggestion that government officials would consider hastening the death of the infirm or handicapped, she began her remarks with a puzzling commentary on the design of newly minted dollar coins. Noting that there ...
  5 hours ago

• losing battle

  
  life from here: musings from the edge — Authority: 112
  It’s inoperable. My mother is dying. It may be a few months, or a few weeks. Or longer. I have no idea. We had hoped with this surgery that she’d still have some years left in her. But it was not to be. Just a few months ago she was a vibrant woman, enjoying life and love, her grandchildren, travel. She was ...
  6 hours ago

• The Vaccines Market Outlook To 2014

  
  Holy Hormones, Honey! — Authority: 139
  Competitive landscape, pipeline analysis, growth opportunities and market forecasts ” from Business Insights, now available New Pharmaceuticals research report from Business Insights November 7, 2009 A combination of new biotechnology research techniques and manufacturing technologies has ...
  7 hours ago

• Less Hormone Therapy Use Linked to Less Breast Cancer Risk

  
  Holy Hormones, Honey! — Authority: 139
  EmaxHealth Submitted by Deborah Mitchell on Nov 9th, 2009 Research suggests that the decline in hormone therapy during postmenopause is a key reason for the decline seen in a known risk factor for breast cancer . Atypical ductal hyperplasia is associated with a three- to fivefold increased risk of developing ...
  7 hours ago

• Movember month and Prostate Cancer

  
  Andrew Reeves' Running Blog - but what am I running for..... — Authority: 542
  This has been a hard blog post to write and this one has been in my draft folder a while now, with me adding to it every few days but I am finishing it today. Cancer in any form is a shit disease and affects almost every family in the UK somehow, I have lost friends and family members, but this year was the worst ...
  7 hours ago

• Ribbons, Bracelets, and Disease

  
  Blogs — Authority: 159
    A recent trip to a breast health clinic for my yearly mammogram made me think about the different subcultures of healthcare in the U.S. My mammogram experience was perhaps the best medical encounter I have ever had. The staff, professional women dressed in pink scrubs, were kind, patient and thoughtful--they ...
  8 hours ago

• Not to Worry, America

  
  Just Another Blog (From L. A.) — Authority: 145
  Every little things gonna be alright for the people & corporations that matter: Investors & multi-nationals. Work for a living? Well, non-investing sucker, stop thinking of yourself as a consumer: Youll be lucky if you can afford to consume food. All dependent on whether or not an investor decides he needs ...
  9 hours ago

• Rhabdomyosarcoma Fast-Growing & Highly Malignant Cancer in Child’s Body

  
  UwidoNews - Submitted news — Authority: 510
  Warning Signs of Childhood Cancer Rhabdomyosarcoma is a fast-growing, highly malignant tumor which accounts for over half of the soft tissue sarcomas in children
  9 hours ago

• Kernel Corn – rectum…darn near killed ‘em

  
  dorkboy comics - by damian willcox — Authority: 110
  i know it’s been a while, right? ..and i guess i had to use rectum in the title sooner or later. share...
  9 hours ago

• [cancer] Visiting the patient

  
  jlake.com — Authority: 439
  I’d been thinking about having some of my friends attending OryCon visit me in the hospital, but I’m told they’re being extremely vigilant about visitation due to risks from H1N1 and seasonal flu. I may have trouble even getting my immediate circle of family and friends in. So the fallback plan is to have ...
  9 hours ago

• [cancer] Visiting the patient

  
  Lakeshore — Authority: 481
  Id been thinking about having some of my friends attending OryCon visit me in the hospital, but Im told theyre being extremely vigilant about visitation due to risks from H1N1 and seasonal flu. I may have trouble even getting my immediate circle of family and friends in. So the fallback plan is to have interested ...
  9 hours ago

• Blueberry fights HCV, sharpens memory, say researchers

  
  Ayurveda and Yoga Blog - Herbal Remedy | Holistic Health — Authority: 98
  Blueberries are one of the best foods offered by nature. They are native to North America, and are well-known for their anti-cancerous properties. Experts recommend daily consumption of blue berries due to their high flavanoid content and superior health qualities.The latest researches have revealed additional ...
  10 hours ago

• Obesity can cause cancers, says study

  
  Holy Hormones, Honey! — Authority: 139
  Hindustan Times November 9, 2009 Over 100,000 types of cancers are caused by obesity, according to an American study. Excess body fat makes a person vulnerable to cancer by increasing the amount of hormones like estrogen circulating in the body and disrupting how the body processes insulin, which is linked to ...
  10 hours ago

• BUTT MUSCLES & HEAVY BREATHING

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  BUTT MUSCLES & HEAVY BREATHING http://TheBestWayToExercise.com Bigger muscles stimulate breathing. Although the body requires oxygen for metabolism, low oxygen levels do not stimulate breathing. Rather, breathing is stimulated by higher carbon dioxide levels. Much of the lactic acid formed as a result of ...
  11 hours ago

• The Cure to Osteoporosis & Osteopenia?

  
  Exercise Info — Authority: 162
  The Cure to Osteoporosis & Osteopenia? CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE #1 FREE SECRET: http://TheBestWayToExercise-OnlinePersonalTraining.com/Osteoporosis There is a smart and simple solution to increased bone density and strength. Is this the cure to osteoporosis and osteopenia? Doug Jones explains the secret in ...
  11 hours ago

Comments about Cancer