Brain Cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the brain or central nervous system (CNS).
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the breast tissue, most commonly in the ducts (which carry milk) or lobules (which produce milk).
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
Kidney cancer (also called renal cancer) is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are two bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs, which are responsible for supplying oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.
Oral Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the mouth or oral cavity.
Prostate Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid (which nourishes and transports sperm).
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the skin, usually caused by damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds.
The body is made up of trillions of living cells. Normal body cells grow, divide to make new cells, and die in an orderly way.
Cancer starts when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control. Cancer cell growth is different from normal cell growth.
Cancer cells often travel to other parts of the body where they can grow and form new tumours that crowd out normal tissue.
Different types of cancer can behave very differently. For instance, lung cancer and skin cancer are very different diseases.
A tumour is an abnormal lump or collection of cells, but not all tumours are cancer. Tumours that aren’t cancer are called benign.
It is possible to cure many types of cancer if the disease is detected and treated in its earliest stages.
Typically, you receive radiation therapy on an outpatient basis. The first visit takes about an hour, because there is a lot of preparation involved.
The aim of any medical treatment is to cure the patient, the same lies with treatment for cancer. However, extreme accuracy and great care is necessary.
Cancer treatment can take many different forms and is always tailored according to the individual patient.
With todays advanced technology, hospitalization is rarely required for cancer treatment. Nearly 95% of cancer care is provided in an outpatient setting and not all outpatient cancer facilities are alike.
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