Acid
... feet and legs. Folic Acid & Cervical
cancer Women with cervical dysplasia (especially ... of folic acid may help decrease colorectal
cancer risk. Physical activity : A lack of physical ... a diet high in fat , may increase colorectal
cancer risk. Folic Acid Hurricane information ...
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
... opportunistic infections and neoplasm s (
cancer s) that, in the presence of HIV infection , ... the body's protection against infection and
cancer s. Symptoms ... Man aging HIV is a resource ... immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS ), and
cancer . Living in a warm, damp climate. Cytovene-IV ...
Actinic keratosis
... Actinic Keratosis - Source:MedicineNet Skin
cancer - Explains the different types of skin
cancer (basel cell carcinoma , squamous cell ... symptoms, treatment and how to prevent skin
cancer . Source:MedicineNet ... actinic keratosis ...
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
... Obstructive Uropathy - Bladder Stones -
cancer - Cervical
cancer - Chronic Bi lateral Obstructive Uropathy - ... Uni lateral Obstructive Uropathy - Colon
cancer - Cystinuria ... Acute bilateral ...
ADD
... Beyond Dieting Body Aches and Pains Breast
cancer cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon
cancer Contraception COPD / Emphysema Dental ...
Adenoma
... small but increasing chance that they'll become
cancer ous. Adenoma A benign tumor Amenorrhea ... periods . Benign adenoma s, which are non
cancer . These grow very slowly and do not spread from ... the body. These adenoma s may become malignant (
cancer ous). villus ... Parathyroid adenoma or ...
Adenocarcinoma
... Adenocarcinoma : A
cancer that develops in the lining or inner surface of an organ . More than 95 percent of prostate
cancer s are adenocarcinoma . Search All of MedicineNet ... Adenocarcinoma of the lung is a type of lung
cancer . Like other ...
Adolescents
... Alzheimer 's Disease ... Children’s
cancer centers are hospital s or units in hospital s ... specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of
cancer in children and adolescents (see Question 1). ... No Link Between Diabetes , Aggressive Prostate
cancer Combo of Tests Predicts Type 1 Diabetes ...
Adoption
... care of the adopted child. Adoption after
cancer treatment Adoption is an option for
cancer survivors who cannot or choose not to become pregnant after
cancer treatment . because of adoption , use of ...
Adrenocortical carcinoma
... carcinoma may be associated with an inherited
cancer syndrome . Both men and women develop this ... Hormone [Medical Tests] ... The spectrum of
cancer s in LFS has been shown to include breast
cancer , soft tissue sarcoma s, brain tumors , a ...
Aflatoxins
... a group of secondary metabolite s that are
cancer -causing byproducts of a mold that grows on ... of the world compared with the U.S. is liver
cancer . This
cancer is often caused by viral infections with ...
Aflatoxin
... a group of secondary metabolite s that are
cancer -causing byproducts of a mold that grows on ... the etiology (causation) of primary liver
cancer in parts of the world where this myco toxin ... a factor in the etiology of primary liver
cancer in parts of the world where this myco toxin ...
Aging
... treatment . St aging of gallbladder
cancer is determined by the how far the
cancer has spread. The effectiveness of treatment declines as the stage progresses. Stage I
cancer is confined to the wall of the gallbladder . ...
Aggravated by
... See table for at bottom of page for full list.
cancer is the most common cause of smoking -related ... s in the UK. Around 88% of death s from lung
cancer result from smoking .1 ... These anxiety ... or become aggravated by the stress of a
cancer diagnosis . Patients may experience extreme ...
AIDS
... body's ability to fight off germs and hold back
cancer . AIDS is caused by the human immuno ... the immune system , as can treatment for
cancer , or taking anti -rejection drugs used for ... with AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy for
cancer ), ... Kaposi’s sarcoma -associated ...
Airway
... for biopsy . Bronchogenic carcinoma A
cancer originating in the lungs or airway s. Cervical carcinoma A
cancer of the cervix (the neck of the uterus ). Endometrial carcinoma A
cancer of the lining of the uterus . These drugs ...
Alopecia
... pulling it out to having it killed off by
cancer chemotherapy . Some causes are considered ... complete hair loss . Certain chemo therapeutic
cancer drugs cause hair loss because these agents ... found. Alopecia can be a side effect of some
cancer treatment s. alpha -feto protein ...
Alpha
... the presence of either a primary liver
cancer or germ cell tumor . Alpha -blockers: ... release from cells as essential activities for
cancer prevention . TNF alpha (cachetin) TNFbeta ... who develop Kaposi's sarcoma or other
cancer s are treated with radiation, chemotherapy , or ...
Alternative medicine
... medicine aims to prevent rather than treat skin
cancer . Vitamins have been shown to prevent sunburn and, possibly, skin
cancer . Some dermatologists have suggested that taking ...... Recent evidence suggests that at least one
cancer patient in three uses some form of complement ...
Amyloidosis
... spontaneous, hereditary, and resulting from a
cancer of the blood cells called myeloma . ... Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation American
cancer Society National
cancer Institute National Marrow Donor Program ... ...
Anal fissure
... bowel disease Tumor Colon polyps or colon
cancer Trauma or foreign body ... Question: My ... , anal fissure , colon polyps , colorectal
cancer , and many other conditions that cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. To screen for
cancer of the colon and rectum ( ...
Anatomy
... Placenta - Antibodies - Ascites with Ovarian
cancer , CT Scan - Bleeding Between Periods - Candida ... Mastectomy - series Illustrations: Breast
cancer begins in the breast and spreads first to ... ) during exercise . Normal anatomy Breast
cancer begins in the breast and spreads first to ...
Anaplastic thyroid cancer
... Anaplastic thyroid
cancer grows very rapidly and is an invasive type of thyroid
cancer . It occurs most often in people over age 60. The ... tests are usually normal. Anaplastic Thyroid
cancer Standard treatment options: Surgery : ...
Anemia
... menstrual bleeding , stomach ulcer s, colon
cancer , inflammatory bowel disease , tumor s, ... deficiency anemia is much less. The risk of
cancer of the uterus is reduced by 80%. *The risk of
cancer of the ovary is reduced by 50%. The risk of ...
Androgen
... have been examined in relation to both prostate
cancer risk and disease progression. The androgen ... as endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial
cancer ... Some of the oil becomes clogged, ... Flutamide is sometimes used in prostate
cancer to inhibit androgen uptake. Sex- hormone ...
Angioma
... C Hepatitis Vaccinations Liver
cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma ) Iron Overload ... include benign (noncancerous) and malignant (
cancer ous) teratoma (a tumor made up of a mixture of ... the skin , ... Benign growths do not show
cancer but may require treatment . Benign skin ...
Anorexia
... a person to become dangerously underweight.
cancer anorexia : Loss of desire to eat due to
cancer .
cancer anorexia contributes to malnutrition , ...
Anterior
... tilting the head back. Anterior urethra l
cancer In anterior urethra l
cancer , the tumor s are not deep and they affect the ... the outside of the body. Posterior urethra l
cancer ... anterior dynamized system (ADS) Spinal ...
Anti
... prevent mild to severe infections . Anti -
cancer drugs come in many different combinations, and ... Each person's chemotherapy plan depends on the
cancer being treated and how far the
cancer has spread. anti - platelet drugs (such as ...
Antibody
... York ... Monoclonal antibody therapy is a
cancer treatment that uses antibodies made in the ... . These antibodies can identify substances on
cancer cells or normal substances that may help
cancer cells grow. Antibody A protein made by the ...
Antigen
... PSA will indicate the potential for there to be
cancer present. CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen ) A ... Another tool for identifying those with prostate
cancer is a blood test called prostate specific ... levels can be abnormally elevated by several non-
cancer ous conditions. " When the body senses a ...
Aplastic
... the disorder is unknown. An aplastic thyroid
cancer grows very rapidly and is an invasive type of thyroid
cancer . It occurs most often in people over age 60. The ... aplastic carcinoma (undifferentiated thyroid
cancer ) - This is the rarest form of ...
Areola
... the spokes of a wheel. This type of breast
cancer starts in the breast ducts and spreads to the ... accounting for only 1% of all cases of breast
cancer . Other changes characteristic of pregnancy ... and repeat. Seventy-five percent of breast
cancer occurs under the nipple- areola region or in ...
Arthritis
... have been investigated as treatment s for
cancer , psoriasis , arthritis , and a number of other ... s used to treat endometriosis , and some
cancer drugs. A substance that is used to treat ... , and is being studied in the treatment of
cancer . Anakinra blocks the action of interleukin 1 ...
Asbestos
... and ceilings, ... Asbestos Linked to Throat
cancer Combo Therapy Fights AIDS -Linked Lymphoma ... Asbestos has been linked to a type of lung
cancer . ascites ... Asbestos &
cancer Asbestos is starting to be discovered in ...
Aspiration
... fluid that surrounds the lungs to check for
cancer cells. mammary aspiration specimen ... the nodule and determine whether the nodule is
cancer ous—and, if so, what type of thyroid
cancer it is. Surgery is another treatment for ...
Ataxia
... Syndrome BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes Breast
cancer : Genetics Breast
cancer : Hereditary Breast
cancer ...
Ataxia Telangiectasia
... Syndrome BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes Breast
cancer : Genetics Breast
cancer : Hereditary Breast
cancer ...
Axilla
... found in the armpit ( axilla ). Breast
cancer begins in the breast and spreads first to ... of soft tissue s and bones. When breast
cancer cells reach the axilla ry (underarm) lymph ... Use as a component of adjuvant therapy in breast
cancer patients with evidence of axilla ry node ...
B virus
... to serious complications, including liver
cancer . It is common in people throughout the world, ... in serious liver problems. High number of
cancer ous cells in your body or Kidney ... die, mostly due to cirrhosis and liver
cancer s that develop in people with the chronic form ...