The Truth About Chemotherapy – It Is Dangerous
Chemotherapy refers to the treatment of cancer by chemicals that kill cells, specifically cancer cells. Chemotherapy acts by killing cells that divide rapidly, one of the main properties of cancer cells. This means that it also harms cells that divide rapidly under normal circumstances: cells in the bone [...]
The Dangers Of Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy refers to the treatment of cancer by chemicals that kill cells, specifically cancer cells. Chemotherapy acts by killing cells that divide rapidly, one of the main properties of cancer cells. This means that it also harms cells that divide rapidly under normal circumstances: cells in the bone marrow, digestive tract and [...]
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Individual Types of Skin Cancer
Types of skin cancer are named for the specific types of skin cells which mutate, due to UV exposure or natural decay, and begin to reproduce improperly and form cancerous tumors.
Different types of skin cells make up different layers of the skin. The most common cancers [...]
Six Popular Diabetes Supplements and Their Effect on Type II
For someone with diabetes, often there are 6 supplements recommended by well-meaning persons. These are alpha-lipoic acid, chromium, magnesium, coenzyme Q10, garlic, omega-3 fatty acids. The following info relates findings by the government regarding the effectiveness of every one of these supplements.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Above normal levels of [...]
Melanoma – Causes, Symptoms, Types and Treatment
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It involves the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin and hair color. Melanoma can also involve the colored part of the eye. (See also skin cancer and melanoma of the eye.)
A malignant melanoma is [...]
Understanding Hair Loss or Baldness and Its Types
In this article we will discuss about the types of hair loss or baldness but before going in detail let us know what exactly hair loss means. Hair loss or baldness is a condition in which hair does not grow on the scalp after hair fall. The most [...]
Melanoma ? Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Melanoma, a pigmented skin tumor that is quite serious and may be life-threatening. Melanoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that produce the skin coloring or protective pigment called melanin. Melanin helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the [...]
Brain Tumor Types With Their Treatments
Astrocytomas represent the most common type of glioma. They develop from the supporting cells of the brain, which are star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes. In children, most astrocytomas are considered low-grade, while in adults most are high-grade. They occur in most parts of the brain, including the brain stem.
Treatment
Radiation therapy [...]
Chemotherapy Can Destroy Cancer Cells
The aim of chemotherapy is to destroy any cancer cells that may have spread from the breast to other parts of the body. Chemotherapy is usually given after surgery and before radiotherapy in primary breast cancer (although it can be given before surgery). It usually starts three to four weeks after [...]
Brain Tumor ? Types With Their Treatments
The brain and spinal column make up the central nervous system (CNS), where all vital functions of the body are controlled. When tumors arise in the central nervous system, they are especially problematic because a persons thought processes and movements can be affected. These tumors can also be difficult [...]
