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How are they diagnosed?

In most cases it is not necessary since no evidence is quite clear diagnosis.

When there are doubts about the evil nature of a tumor, can be used to biopsy. A biopsy is a removal of a tumor sample in order to proceed to the analysis of the tissue under a microscope and make the decision most appropriate treatment if the diagnosis is confirmed. Read the rest of this entry »

What can be done at home?

The main risk factor for developing epitheliomas there is exposure to solar radiation. You should avoid the cumulative effect of sun on our skin.

The sun’s rays are most damaging between ten o’clock and two o’clock. During this time, avoid sun exposure without protection. Avoid burns, especially during childhood and adolescence, because the skin is more sensitive.

On the beach, water or snow, the reflection of sunlight increases and therefore their effects are multiplied. The vegetation, palm trees or pine trees in the beach areas makes the reflection is less. We must find the natural shade provided by trees, buildings, etc.., As an effective protection against the sun. Read the rest of this entry »

What causes Epitheliomas?

The most important causal factor is sun exposure in subjects racially biased. People who are exposed significantly to solar radiation can develop skin cancer at early ages of life (20-30 years old).

What are the symptoms of epitheliomas?

Basal Cell Epithelioma

The initial forms can be specified as a small bump or a tiny pearl red area with the appearance of a small non-healing ulceration, and so on. There are many forms of presentation of this tumor is sometimes confused with other tumors and skin lesions. In a few months appearing tumor develops some clinical features that facilitate diagnosis. Without treatment, the tumor grows slowly causing local destruction. Read the rest of this entry »

How many kinds of skin cancer are there?

Cutaneous epitheliomas. Are malignant tumors originating in the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and/or its appendages (pilosebaceous follicles and sweat glands). The most common are basal cell carcinoma or basal cell epithelioma and squamous cell carcinoma or squamous epithelioma. They are the group most common malignant tumors in humans.

The melanoma. It is a malignant tumor originating from melanocytes, which are cells that produce melanin (pigment that absorbs ultraviolet rays). Melanocytes are located in the skin, hair, eyes, central nervous system, mucous membranes and the ear. Read the rest of this entry »

It concerns a group of malignant tumors arising in lymph nodes that can be extended to any lymphoid tissue, but when it involves children, is not related to infants, is more common than is revealed in the abdomen or chest, in case the bone marrow is invaded, The condition usually presents as leukemia.

The appearance of this type of lymphoma has been associated with a virus not yet identified, however, this does not indicate that the disease is contagious. Interestingly, some of these tumors are slow to develop (over years), while others spread rapidly (within months).

It is important to note that the first noticeable symptom of this disorder is the enlargement of lymph nodes in a particular area, such as the neck, or in other regions (under the chin, behind the ears, above the clavicle, abdomen, chest, throat, near the elbow and pelvis). These structures increase in size progressively and generally painless, but some are located in the tonsils causing difficulty swallowing. Those falling into the chest or abdomen can put pressure on various organs, causing respiratory distress, loss of appetite, severe constipation, abdominal pain or progressive swelling in the legs. Read the rest of this entry »

This condition most often affects males (in ratio of about 3 to 2) and can occur at any age, but is rare before 10 years, its regular appearance is associated with a virus (Epstein-Barr); however, this does not mean that the disease is contagious.

However, this type of lymphoma is characterized by cancer cells generate Reed-Sternberg calls, whose presence causes the lymphatic system structures transform and alter the function of normal white blood cells (lymphocytes) and therefore, the victim is susceptible to various diseases, and if the bone marrow has been damaged may develop anemia.

Hodgkin’s disease is usually discovered when the affected have enlarged lymph nodes in neck, armpits and English, alterations are not usually painful but can result in discomfort after drinking alcohol. Other symptoms of the disease include fever, night sweats, weight loss and intense itching of the skin. Read the rest of this entry »

Lymphomas are cancers that damage the system that is responsible for transporting the defenses around the body called lymph. In ancient times these changes culminated in the death of the patient, but now many of those affected survive.

When you have lymphoma, the cells making up the lymphatic system become abnormal, multiply and accumulate, resulting in growth of one or more nodes (structures that prevent the passage of foreign substances into the bloodstream) or formation of tumors in organs such as stomach and skin, and some also involve bone marrow and therefore can interfere with blood cell development.

To better understand how they develop lymphomas is necessary to know the anatomy of the lymphatic system, which consists of: Read the rest of this entry »

What is it?

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor characterized by the formation of bone or osteoid tissue by malignant cells. It is a rare tumor that usually appears in teenagers. It is very important to begin by emphasizing that, as in other cancers early treatment is vital, in the case of osteoporosis is even more: the doubts or inadequate procedures in the initial stages of the approach of these cases may involve loss treatment options or making a conservative treatment of the limb.

Causes

Patients often report pain in the affected area in conjunction with the effort but rarely at night. This pain usually refers to some recent trauma. There is a soft tissue mass or a lump in the area (40 percent), which is usually warmer than the nearby tissues. The fact that these symptoms occur in young people often delay the diagnosis, it is usually attributed to the practice of sport or other causes.

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Cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease in the world.

The most deadly cancers are: lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast in order, according to a report by the World Health Organization in July.

According to the WHO specialist thirty percent of cases can be prevented. However, many factors combine to prevent such prevention. One is the economic factor.

Statistics show that about eighty percent of deaths in the year 2007 and then from this disease occurs in middle-income countries or low, that is, only twenty percent in the first world countries. the reality is that greater buying power will have greater opportunities to take care of food. Of course not just about money, but lack of interest in the information or change some eating habits.

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Breast cancer is most common among women, but with early diagnosis, you can get a good outcome. It is therefore important to perform almost every month self breast exams are recommended to do around the fifth day of menstruation or on a particular day of the month if you no longer have.

Stand in front of a mirror with your arms at your side and then lifting them above his head. You see if you detect any deviation from the nipples or differences in the shape of the breast. Repeat the same but with hands on hips and chest muscles tensed.

Then raise one arm behind your head and fingers of the other hand, feels the breast in circles from the nipple out with your fingers, press in a mild, medium and firm looking for a package. Repeat palpation lying with a pillow under your shoulder on the side you do the test. Do both breasts. Click the nipple and examines whether any drainage exits. Read the rest of this entry »