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CANCER OVER 65: DOES CANCER RISK INCREASE WITH AGE

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Cancer is a disease in which the body cells grow uncontrollably and spread to several parts of the body. It is pretty scary to know that age is one of the most significant risk factors for this malignancy. The risk of the disease increases considerably after the age of 50, while studies reveal that half of all cancers are at or after 65. The National Cancer Institute released a report and stated that one-fourth of the new cancer diagnoses are in people aged 65 to 74.  Visit here:- odds of getting cancer by age  

WORLD AIDS DAY: TYPES OF CANCER ASSOCIATED WITH HIV

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People often use terms such as HIV and AIDS together, but they have different meanings. In simple terms, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a type of virus that damages the immune system. At the same time, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a severe, life-threatening disease caused by HIV. Let us talk more about the virus and the condition in detail.  Read more:- HIV symptoms in women

HOW TO PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER IN WOMEN?

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Most of us have heard about cervical cancer once in our lives, but only a few know what kind of cancer it is. So, let’s dig a bit deeper to learn about this kind of cancer. Cervical cancer is a kind of tumor that develops in the cervix cells — the lower area of the uterus that links to the vagina. Cervical cancer is a typical kind of cancer prevailing in women rapidly and is the reason for infections by the HPV virus. Visit here:- treatment for cervical cancer  

GASTRIC CANCER: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, STAGES, TREATMENT

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Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, accounts for more than one percent of all new cancers discovered in the United States each year. It is one of the rare types of cancer in the country. What are the gastric cancer symptoms? How is the disease caused? What is its treatment? And several other questions must be revolving in your mind at the moment, but we are here to answer them all.  Visit here:- Types of Gastric Cancer

ARE THERE ANY ABDOMINAL SIDE EFFECTS OF CANCER TREATMENT?

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After cancer treatment, each individual has their experience journey, which no one can classify. Not even doctors know how impactful side effects will be and how long they will affect. Individuals who undergo cancer treatment know the level of pain and other side effects they have. Consulting to a doctor, nurse, physician assistant regarding the same can help you to feel better. Visit here:- abdominal side effects of cancer treatment

SQUAMOUS OR BASAL CELL CANCER: WHICH ONE IS WORSE?

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Skin, the largest organ of the human body, protects us from infections, injuries and helps to modulate the body temperature. Also, the organ stores water and fat and is responsible for producing vitamin D. You might have studied in your school that skin is made up of three layers, i.e., the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. As we know, the epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, while the dermis and hypodermis are the inner layer of the skin and the deep layer of the fat, respectively. Read more:- basal cancer cells

IS SECOND OPINION IMPORTANT FOR CANCER PATIENTS?

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  As we know, cancer is a disease caused by cells that multiply uncontrollably and spread into the surrounding tissues. Many people generally fall for the assumption that the disease can’t be treated. Cancer care can indeed be complex, but developments in cancer care are happening at an unprecedented rate. Also, studies performed between 2014 and 2018 show that the death rates are coming down for more than half of the most common types of cancer in the United States. Visit here:- Breast Cancer Second Opinion