Lung cancer is a disease in the lungs which is caused by rapid development and division of immature cells that are present inside the lungs. Lung cancer is also known as bronchogenic cancer and is regarded as histologic.Normally, the lungs have the capability to repair tissues which are affected or destroyed through the process of producing normal and healthy lung cells. The moment abnormal growth and division of cells which are immature speeds...more
As we all know, Toxicity in our body is one of the reasons causing cancer. It is important for us to detoxify our body in order to get rid of cancer. However, what can we do to detoxify our body for cancer prevention?When we talk about detoxification and cleansing the body of harmful toxins, its often seen as a fringe element of vegetarians. People really dont like to think about harmful toxins building up in their colons or in their arteries,...more
The global cancer biomarkers market for 2007 was estimated to be $3.6 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) of 6.3% to reach $6.3 billion by 2016.This growth is primarily attributed to the rise in the number of biomarker tests in the cancer types such as cervical cancer, NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer), breast cancer, gastric cancer, head cancer, colon cancer and many others that will be launched in the next few years. These will contribute significantly to market revenues. In addition, the support from regulatory bodies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and various government initiatives will also drive up the investment in biomarkers, which will result in the discovery of improved tumor markers.For further details, please click or add the below link to your browser:http://www.gbiresearch.com/Report.aspx?ID=Biomarkers-in-Cancer-Research-High-Unmet-Need-in-Cervical-Cancer-and-Lung-Cancer-to-Drive-Growth&ReportType=Industry_Report&Title=Pharmaceuticals_and_HealthcareIn the future, the growth of personalized medicines and the strong support from regulatory agencies such as the FDA will be the two major factors that will drive the...more
When it comes to choose the quality treatment, most often people look towards best hospitals. Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases that pose great threat to human life and considered as incurable. In such cases, people want the best treatment for their loved ones. There are numerous cancer institutes in India but it is important for anyone...more
New and exciting scientific research indicates that vitamin D may help to prevent cancer as well as other chronic diseases. Many of us have wrongly assumed that our vitamin D levels are adequate since we drink milk, are exposed to the sun, and take a multivitamin. However, it is now known that even with these activities, most...more
The esophageal cancer caused in the esophagus (a muscular tube present between mouth and stomach) may cause a number of uncomfortable and potentially dangerous complications such as weight loss, anemia etc. If the symptoms of the disease are diagnosed earlier then the complications associated with esophageal cancer can be managed.As the esophageal cancer increases and passes stage by stage, the severity increases along with many complications. The most common complication of the esophageal cancer is the difficulty in swallowing which may lead to total obstruction in the esophagus. The swallowing process becomes painful and difficult as a result of the growing tumor which makes it uncomfortable to eat.The other common complications may include weight loss, anemia, tracheo esophageal fistulas, metastases, coughing, bleeding in the esophagus, cancer pain, pneumonia etc. If the size of the tumor becomes too large which does not allow enough food to pass through the esophagus then weight loss can occur. The esophageal cancer will also affect the metabolism which may also lead to weight loss. This makes maintaining the patients weight difficult.If the esophageal cancer causes heavy...more
There are some treatment methods such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and so on. There are also some current and emerging techniques available in the treatment of esophageal cancer such as laser therapy, photo dynamic therapy, argon...more
In esophageal cancer, there are four stages of cancer spreading. The last or final stage is the fourth stage which cannot be cured or recovered by medical treatment. There are no chances of survival for the patients in the final stage of the...more
The esophageal cancer can be caused in many ways such as excessive consumption of alcohol for a long term, smoking, GERD, drinking of lye, being obese or over weight, age, gender, race, heredity, Barretts esophagus etc. Apart from all these, the hot...more
Who ever thought that taking an inexpensive nutritional supplement could dramatically lower your risk of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimers disease? Vitamin D has been shown to directly influence more than 3000 genes by...more
As we all know, vitamins are essential when it comes to cancer prevention. We need to eat the correct foods of course, but we also need to supplement the food we eat with the necessary vitamins that our body needs to stay in shape and to get rid of...more
Basically androgens are the male hormones that are generated and secreted by the adrenal glands and when people become victims of prostate cancer they may tend to have an extremely high level of these hormones in the blood that can be...more