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Cancer or the big C can affect any part of the body including the female reproductive system. These types of cancer are known as gynaecological cancers. Gynaecological cancers occur when normal cells start growing in an uncontrolled manner. There are many different types of gynaecological cancers which are named as per the organs in which they first develop. These include:
Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more
Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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A mammogram is an imaging test where an X-ray is taken to recreate the internal imagery of your breasts. This is a screening test that is widely used to find the earliest signs of cancer. There have been instances where the early signs of cancer have been found up to three years before the actual development of the same. There are a number of benefits and risks in this screening method. So let us find out more about getting a mammogram, and whether or not you should get one.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure where the cervix (the lower part of uterus) is dilated and tissues are removed from the inside of the uterus. The procedure is usually done to treat heavy menstrual bleeding or clean the lining of the uterus after an abortion or miscarriage.
During the procedure, the cervix is dilated with medication and a thin surgical instrument is inserted through the vagina. This instrument is then used to scrape (curettage) the uterine tissues.
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During the procedure, the cervix is dilated with medication and a thin surgical instrument is inserted through the vagina. This instrument is then used to scrape (curettage) the uterine tissues.
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical Cancer is one of the most common ailments that women suffer from, making it only more important to be taken seriously and treated immediately.
Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone who has it. There are many types of the HPV virus. Not al...more
Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone who has it. There are many types of the HPV virus. Not al...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Testicular cancer is mostly witnessed among young adults in the age range of 24 35. It results from the growth of abnormal cells in the testes. It is not the most common type of cancer found in the body, but can pose a serious threat to an individual if not treated early. The cure rate is one of the highest among all kinds of cancer found in the body. This being said, the rate of cure is totally dependent on the stage of detection.
Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer
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Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer
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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Here are a few things you should know about testicular cancer (tc):
Age: the commonest affected age group is 20-45 years with germ cell tumours. Half of all cases occur in men less than 35 years. Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours (nsgct) are more common at ages 20-35, while seminoma is more common at age 35-45 years. Rarely, infants and boys below 10 years develop yolk sac tumours and 50% men above 60 years with tc have lymphoma.
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Age: the commonest affected age group is 20-45 years with germ cell tumours. Half of all cases occur in men less than 35 years. Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours (nsgct) are more common at ages 20-35, while seminoma is more common at age 35-45 years. Rarely, infants and boys below 10 years develop yolk sac tumours and 50% men above 60 years with tc have lymphoma.
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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Here are 5 ways to take care of your penis
Shares a few tips so you know how to take care of your penis to prevent major issues.
Taking good care of your penis will not only keep it clean, it will also prevent your likelihood of testicular cancer and other penis-related issues.
1. Clean up: your penis should be cleaned daily. So should your bottom and the area in between, called the perineum. Use a mild soap as these areas can be sensitive.
2. Examin...more
Shares a few tips so you know how to take care of your penis to prevent major issues.
Taking good care of your penis will not only keep it clean, it will also prevent your likelihood of testicular cancer and other penis-related issues.
1. Clean up: your penis should be cleaned daily. So should your bottom and the area in between, called the perineum. Use a mild soap as these areas can be sensitive.
2. Examin...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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हर इंसान स्वस्थ जीवन जीने की चाहत रखता है। हालांकि, खानपान, रहन-सहन और पर्यावरणीय परिवर्तन की वजह से कई तरह की पनप जाती है। कई बार ये बीमारियां गंभीर रूप ले लेती हैं, जिससे इंसान की मौत तक हो जाती है, ऐसी ही एक बीमारी कैंसर भी है, जिसे खतरनाक बीमारियों में गिना जाता है। कई प्रकार के होते हैं। या यूं समझे कि मानव शरीर के इस अंग में कैंसर पनपता है, उसे उसी के नाम से जाना जाता है। ऐसा ही एक कैंसर है डिम्बग्रंथि कैंसर जिसे ओवेरियन कैंसर भी कहा जाता है।
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आज अपने इस लेख के माध्यम से हम डिम्...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is colorectal cancer?
A type of cancer that develops in the cells of the colon or rectum is called colorectal cancer, commonly referred to as colon cancer.
Types of colorectal cancer
The two main types of colorectal cancer are:
Adenocarcinoma: around 95% of instances of colorectal cancer are of this kind, making it the most prevalent. If untreated, it can spread to other organs and starts in the cells that line the colon or rectum.
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A type of cancer that develops in the cells of the colon or rectum is called colorectal cancer, commonly referred to as colon cancer.
Types of colorectal cancer
The two main types of colorectal cancer are:
Adenocarcinoma: around 95% of instances of colorectal cancer are of this kind, making it the most prevalent. If untreated, it can spread to other organs and starts in the cells that line the colon or rectum.
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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कैंसर एक खतरनाक बीमारी है जिससे इंसान की मौत तक हो सकती है। हालांकि अगर इंसान पहले से ही अपने स्वास्थ्य के प्रति सचेत रहता है, तो वह कैंसर जैसी भयावह बीमारी से बच सकता है। कैंसर कई तरह के होते है। इसे हम यूं समझ सकते हैं कि शरीर के जिस अंग में कैंसर होता है, उसे उसी के नाम से जाना जाता है। इसी क्रम में आज हम आपको गर्भाशय कैंसर के विषय में विस्तार से बताएंगे। साथ ही इसके कारण, लक्षण और बचने के तरीकों के विषय के बारे में भी जानकारी देंगे। सबसे पहले जानते हैं कि यह गर्भाशय कैंसर होता क्या है।
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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मानव शरीर में कई तरह की बीमारियां होने की संभावनाएं होती है। इनमें से कुछ तो इतनी खतरनाक होती हैं कि व्यक्ति की जान तक निकल जाती है। ऐसी ही एक घातक बीमारी है, कैंसर। वैसे तो यह कैंसर भी कई तरह के होते हैं और अलग अलग अंगों पर अपना प्रभाव डालते हैं। सर्वाइकल कैंसर भी ऐसा ही एक घातक कैंसर है, जो जानलेवा होता है। आज अपने इस लेख के माध्यम से हम आपको सर्वाइकल कैंसर से जुडी कई अहम जानकारी देंगे। सबसे पहले हम आपको बताते हैं कि यह सर्वाइकल कैंसर होता क्या है।
क्या होता है सर्वाइकल कैंसर
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क्या होता है सर्वाइकल कैंसर
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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हमारा शरीर किसी बड़ी गुत्थी की तरह है जिसे समझना काफी कठिन हो सकता है। ऐसे में शरीर के अलग अलग अंगों को लेकर अकसर लोगों में भ्रम की स्थिति होती है।
विशेषकर महिलाओं के शरीर से जुड़े कई मिथक समाज में फैले हुए हैं। तो आइए जानते हैं महिलाओं के स्तनों से जुड़े कई मिथकों और उनसे जुड़ी सच्चाई के बारे में।
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ब्रा पहनने से ब्रेस्ट कैंसर होता है
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इस बात का कोई सबूत नहीं है कि ब्रा पहनने से ब्रेस्ट कैंसर होता है।
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विशेषकर महिलाओं के शरीर से जुड़े कई मिथक समाज में फैले हुए हैं। तो आइए जानते हैं महिलाओं के स्तनों से जुड़े कई मिथकों और उनसे जुड़ी सच्चाई के बारे में।
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ब्रा पहनने से ब्रेस्ट कैंसर होता है
तथ्य
इस बात का कोई सबूत नहीं है कि ब्रा पहनने से ब्रेस्ट कैंसर होता है।
आप बेफिक्र होकर अपनी ब्रा पहनना जारी रख सक...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Prostate specific antigen, which is more commonly known by its acronym, psa, is a protein that can be produced by both normal and cancer cells in your prostate gland. It is normal if psa is found in small amounts in your blood and semen. However, unusually high levels of psa can be a sign of something serious, such as prostate cancer.
Prostate-specific antigen (psa) tests are usually blood tests that measure the level of psa in your blood. It must be noted that eleva...more
Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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India is slowing making its way towards the top listed countries with the maximum number of cancer ;patients. It actually ranks third in the world after china and the usa. The statistics are alarming. While genes play a part in determining who will contract cancer and who won t, you can still reduce your chances of getting it, if you spot the signs early on and seek treatment right away. Read on to learn about the most common types of cancer in the country and some of their symptoms.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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According to the American Cancer Society and Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer, which is also referred to as colorectal cancer is regarded as the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer, as well as the second most important reason of cancer deaths in the U.S. affecting both men and women. But thankfully, colon cancer can be prevented by changing the food habits. It is also important to get regular screenings through colonoscopy, which will help you to determine the early or precancerous s...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cervical cancer (a malignant tumor of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus) is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Because of the Pap smear test, the number of cervical cancer cases has actually dropped over the past 20 years. However, many women still develop cervical cancer.
While some cases of cervical cancer cannot be prevented, there are many things a woman can do to reduce her risk of developing cervical cancer.
Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer:
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While some cases of cervical cancer cannot be prevented, there are many things a woman can do to reduce her risk of developing cervical cancer.
Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer:
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Are you concerned about being at the risk of having ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in your ovaries. It leads to abnormal cells, which are capable of spreading to other parts of your body. The major symptoms of ovarian cancer that are experienced at later stages of the condition include pelvic pain, bloating, swelling and loss of appetite. There are several risk factors which increase your chance of developing ovarian cancer. The most important factors are as follo...more
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