The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system, located beneath the bladder and surrounding the top of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The prostate is where most of the semen that carries the sperm is produced. Though one of the most common forms of cancer in …
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The thyroid is a gland that sits low at the front of the neck and is responsible for producing several hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), being the important ones. These influence growth and development, metabolism and temperature of the body. When the cells in the thyroid grow out of control and push the normal cells out, …
How are AIDS and Cancer related? Cancer occurs due to the abnormal division and growth of the body cells. An immune system that functions normally acts to suppress this abnormal growth, but AIDS is a condition that damages our immune system. This disrupts the ability of the body to keep infections under control and to …
Female bodies go through a lot during a lifetime. From menstrual cycles and child bearing till menopause, it is very normal for your body to feel different. But it is always a good idea to notice the changes or observe the symptoms that your body shows as the prevalence of cancer in women has been …
Every human being needs a reason to live which makes them happy and contented. Each and every person in this world is addicted to one or the other thing. For instance, people get addicted to music, love, work, passion, persons, etc., and there are some people who are completely addicted to drugs, alcohol, and smoking. …
One of the most effective methods of ensuring the survival and health of an infant child is breastfeeding. It is recommended that this begin within the first hour of the child’s life and continue as much and often as the child wants. At least six months is the minimum recommended time, after which one can …
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The term ‘cancer’ is so powerful that it can evoke fear in many people. Many people come with a preconceived notion that cancer can not be cured. This thinking itself creates huge emotional turmoils in people diagnosed with cancer. Hence, before addressing the war against cancer, it is important to know your enemy very well so that …
The two bean-shaped organs located behind the abdominal organs might get affected by cancerous cells. It is considered to be one of the common types of cancer that occur for both men and women. In adults, kidney cancer is termed to be renal carcinoma. Signs Kidney cancers patients report no complaints in the initial stages. …
Colorectal cancer is known in other terms as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer that affects the colon area. Usually, it will spread to other regions of the body. Symptoms Treatment Treatment for colorectal cancer would depend on certain factors such as size, location, stage of cancer, and the current overall health of the …
How much nutrition do we need? It is generally recommended that a cancer patient should consume calories 25 to 30 kcal per kg of their weight, per day. Proteins are the most important component of their diet and 1.5 g per kg per day is the recommended amount to be consumed. It is recommended that …
