Bladder cancer affects approximately 82,000 men and women in the United States each year. More than 90 percent of people who suffer from bladder cancer are above the age of 55, however, the average age people are diagnosed is 73. What are the causes of bladder cancer? While the exact cause of bladder cancer remains … Continued
The cure rate for prostate cancer is very high—if it’s detected and treated early. In fact, nearly 100 percent of men diagnosed and treated before the cancer has had a chance to spread will be disease-free after five years. However, prostate cancer is still a deadly disease and your risk increases with age. Men over … Continued
Excluding skin cancers, colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, occurs when a malignant tumor develops in your large intestine. Each year, approximately 136,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer, but the good news is, it’s a highly treatable form of cancer. … Continued
Here’s the not-so-great news: The greatest risk factor for developing breast cancer is … being a woman. Now for the better news: Just because you have certain risk factors does not mean you will develop the disease. And, breast cancer is, with early detection, a very treatable disease. Knowing your risk factors and following your … Continued
Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix (the lower part of the uterus). It was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. But not anymore. The death rate from cervical cancer has decreased by more than 50 percent, thanks largely to the Pap test. This screening procedure … Continued
It’s a cold, hard fact: More Americans die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. And although there is no sure way to prevent lung cancer, you can take steps to lower the risk of this disease to better protect yourself and your family. Lung cancer and the smoking factor Cigarette smoking is the … Continued
If you or a loved one is battling breast cancer, you’re probably aware of some side effects of treatment. From abdominal pain to weight changes, they can vary or be consistent across all the treatments in your plan. The first step to getting relief is to find out exactly what is causing your side effects. … Continued
First, the diagnosis: Discovering a loved one has cancer can be shocking and upsetting for everyone. Then, the battle begins: Oncology appointments, preparing for treatment, enduring physical and emotional hurdles and more. Cancer is a test for the person receiving treatment and for his or her family, friends and caregivers. Together, you could be in … Continued
Why would someone be referred to a hematologist-oncologist? It’s most often because an abnormality was detected during a blood test. Blood is made up of four components: white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma, and each has a specific function: White blood cells fight infection Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs … Continued
Kidney cancer, also called renal cell carcinoma (RCC), accounts for nearly four percent of all cancers in the United States. Each year, more than 62,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease. The risk of kidney cancer increases with age, but in general, it is more common in men than in women. Most people have two … Continued