Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the US for men & women. Many colorectal cancers can be prevented or caught early when they are easier to treat. That’s why getting screened is so important.
DIAGNOSIS Imaging tests can help determine the location and size of bone tumors, and whether the tumors have spread to other parts of the body. The types of imaging tests recommended depend on your individual signs and symptoms. Tests may…
Sarcoma is a rare cancer of the soft tissues and bone. Most types of cancer originate in the epithelial linings that cover exposed surfaces of the body and have direct exposure to environmental toxins. Sarcomas, however, originate from cells or tissues that lie below these linings in the muscle, bone, cartilage, fat, blood vessels, smooth muscle and skeletal muscles. Any type of tissue in the body can give rise to a sarcoma.
In the fight against cancer, “personalized” medicine, which strives to more accurately determine which therapies would be efficacious for one particular individual, has become a major focus for oncologists. Simply put, each person’s cancer is unique to that person. But…
Testicular cancer is usually found as a result of symptoms that a person is having. It can also be found when tests are done for another condition. The next step is an exam by a doctor. The doctor will feel…
Cancer can be frightening. To combat cancer, the sooner it’s discovered, the better. After all, if detected early before it spreads, cancer may be easier to treat, according to The National Cancer Institute. To help doctors find and treat cancer…