Cancer
Kidney Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment
How is kidney cancer diagnosed?
When there is suspicion of a renal carcinoma should be performed several tests that allow us to confirm this diagnosis, distinguishing it from other benign or malignant renal lesions. The tests may include:
- Renal ultrasound, will allow us to distinguish between cystic lesions (fluid-filled) and solid kidney.
- Scanner (TAC) is the technique of choice for both diagnosis and to study the extent of the tumor and to identify the majority of renal injuries.
- MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging is indicated especially in cases where it is suspected that the tumor may invade the renal vein and/or champagne. Read the rest of this entry »
The Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
What are the symptoms of renal cell cancer?
The most common symptoms that are associated with renal cell carcinoma are:
- Hematuria: the presence of blood in the urine, be detected only by analyzing the same (microscopic) or urine red dye so apparent (macroscopic) and may be accompanied by blood clots.
- Pain in the side.
- Presence of a palpable mass in the corresponding flank.
Less frequently may be manifested by:
- Weight Loss
- Fever
- Hypertension
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Kidney Cancer
What causes kidney cancer?
Renal cell carcinoma is a tumor that is 3% of all adult cancers and 90% of malignant tumors that originate in the kidney. It usually affects adults between 40 and 60 years and is twice as common in men than in women. In most cases, their origin is unknown, though it has been shown a higher incidence in relation to snuff. Has not documented any definite relationship between this tumor and certain industrial products, although the exposure to substances such as thorium dioxide and cadmium have been associated with its development. It is also more common in certain diseases such as: Read the rest of this entry »
Childhood leukemia
The adult leukemia in a child is sad apierta heart because leukemia is a term that refers to a group of diseases which are very complex and different, which affects white balloons. Leukemia is a malignant disease is more common in childhood, representing approximately 30% of cancers in children.
They are classified as acute and chronic leukemia, based on the level of maturation of the neoplastic population. The acute is characterized by a severe defect in maturation, leading to an accumulation of immature cells, there is no failure in the production of white blood cells differentiated.
Chronic leukemia is the contrast, defined by hyperplasia of mature elements, which tend to be relatively indolent disorders at an early stage, but then can become acute leukemia. 85% of leukemias in children are a form of lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid and 10% and 5% myeloid leukemia. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia do not arise in the pediatric series.
Affect the population at a rate of 125,000 people in the age group 0 to 14 years. The risk of leukemia in a child in the first ten years is 12,880. The peak frequency is between 2 and 5 years, and few children have lymphoid leukemia 2 years and older than 10 years.
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What is colon cancer?
The colon is part of the digestive tract between the small intestine and rectum which occurs in fluid absorption from the intestinal contents and feces are formed. Colon cancer is currently an important public health problem in developed countries. It is the fourth most common cancer in the world. In Spain, there are approximately 19,000 new cases each year.
What are its causes?
It is a cancer whose incidence and mortality is higher in industrialized countries. Approximately 80% of cases are sporadic, but 20% have a genetic influence, with increased familial risk in the need for greater monitoring and control.
Age is a key risk factor, with a sharp increase in incidence after age 50. The presence of a first degree relative who has had double the risk, and quadrupled if the diagnosis of cancer occurred before 60 years of age. The increased incidence is closely related to lifestyle in industrialized countries.
There are different risk factors in relation to colon cancer: the consumption of fats and red meats, especially canned meats or deli meats, obesity, smoking and high alcohol consumption and diabetes associated with obesity . Patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is most at risk with respect to the general population, especially in Crohn’s disease (risk 20 times higher).
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The fight against cancer has improved significantly in Algeria
The fight against cancer has improved significantly in Algeria, with the creation of new medical oncology services, said Wednesday in Algiers, Dr. Kamel Bouzid, Department Head, Centre Pierre et Marie Curie (CPMC ) CHU Mustapha Pasha. “There was a significant improvement as regards the fight against cancer in Algeria, especially after the establishment of medical oncology departments in cities across the country,” said Professor Bouzid at the 4th Forum organized by the Post ASCO Algerian Society for Medical Oncology. He stressed that with these new services (such as Laghouat Rouiba Bordj Menaïl, Dellys and Mostaganem), many patients will no longer need to go to receive treatment in major hospitals in Algiers, of Oran and Constantine.
Professor Bouzid expressed in this respect, its desire to extend this type of project in other cities, and called for strengthening these services in terms of numbers “with a minimum of three doctors per service for better care for patients. Also on the 4th Forum Post ASCO, he said that this meeting comes just after the holding of the annual convention of the American Society of Oncology (ASCO) held recently in Chicago, and attended by Algerian specialists. “This is the opportunity for Algerian specialists who participated to make a synthesis of innovations and new processing techniques and present them to give them in Algeria in order to progress in treatment and care people with cancer, “noted Professor Bouzid. This 4th edition of the Forum brings together all professionals involved with the management of cancer in Algeria (oncologists, surgeons, internists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, pathologists, etc..). It revolves around the plans of new diagnostic and medical care and surgery for cancer of the head and neck, breast and lung and colorectal cancers.
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Leukemia Treatment
How to treat Leukemia?
The treatment for leukemia will vary depending on the following factors:
* Type of leukemia and specific characteristics of leukemia cells
* Extent of disease
* Prior to whether the disease has been treated, if such type of treatment
* Age of the people and general health condition
* Nature of symptoms
* Chemotherapy – helps to kill leukemia cells using strong anti-cancer drugs
* Interferon therapy – to slow the reproduction of leukemia cells and enhance the immune system
* Radiation therapy – high amounts of radiation energy is used to kill cancer cells
* Transplantation stem cell (SCT) – is done to allow treatment with high dose chemotherapy and radiotherapy
* Surgery – is done mainly in two cases, for the removal of an enlarged spleen or for the purpose of installing a venous access device (removing blood samples and giving medications)
The chances of recovery from leukemia are improving by the day, scientists and medical professionals are constantly striving to find new and more effective ways to treat this disease.
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Symptoms for Leukemia
Leukemia symptoms often vary depending on the type of leukemia that concern him. Here is a list of general symptoms of leukemia:
* Frequent infections, fever, cold chills (or any other flu-like signs)
* Fatigue
* Malaise (bodily discomfort experienced)
* Excessive bruising and abnormal bleeding
* Frequent pain in bones and joints
* Loss of appetite, abdominal pain
* Weight Loss
* Node Tender or swollen lymph, liver, or spleen
* Pain in bones and joints
* Leukemia spreading to the brain can cause various disorders such as headaches, seizures, weakness, blurred vision, inability to balance, vomiting, etc.
* Shortness of breath, frequent coughing and very long, of suffocation, etc, could be caused if the leukemia T-cell (a type of lymphocytic leukemia)
How to diagnose leukemia?
There are many ways to diagnose leukemia. Read the rest of this entry »
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Leukemia >> Types and Causes
Leukemia is a dreaded form of cancer that becomes the blood forming cells in bone marrow. The disease is typically characterized by excessive production of white blood cells, which cause crowding in the marrow and often spill over in to the peripheral blood. This in turn leads to decreased production and function of normal blood cells also reducing their ability to fight infections. In some cases acute leukocyte (white blood cells) do so abundant that the blood makes a whitish tinge. Although initially converted in leukemia cells in the blood, there are different types of leukemia affecting any areas of the body such as lymph nodes, spleen, liver, central nervous system and other organs.
Major Types of Leukemia
Depending on the type of cells involved, the leukemia is categorized as Myelogenous leukemia and lymphocytic leukemia. Each has both acute and chronic stages. The main types of leukemia are:
* Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
* Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
* Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
* Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is increasingly seen among children while acute Myelogenous leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are more common among adults. Read the rest of this entry »
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Foods to Prevent Cancer
Close relationship between food and our health is nothing new. But now, in addition, has published a new study that concluded that the best prevention against cancer lies in eating a balanced diet (rich in fruits and vegetables) and preparing food properly.
How? Here you have the key.
Teacher Attilio Giacosa and Jaak Janssens, two big names in cancer research, prevention and explain the importance of dietary intake of fruits and vegetables play an important role in preventing oral cancer, lung, esophagus, stomach and intestines.