Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that can lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma and other cancers’ development. More »

There have been times when people lived without cancer and did not even know what it is. Unfortunately, these times are gone forever. Cancer has become one of the scourges of our modern society and to a great extent it is our own fault as we ourselves create the environment we live in. And this very environment influences us in return; or better, pays us back. There are too much toxicity and chemicals around, too much carcinogens, pesticides, food preservatives and harmful additives that there it is not a surprise cancer flourishes. More »

Cancer’s real reasons have not been investigates yet. Still it is explained by the interaction between the individual’s genes and the environment. The condition has about 100 types but all of them have main features. They are uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells leading to tumor formation and also the ability to move and invade other cells. Tumors, in their turn, can be benign and malignant. The former are not cancer; but the latter are. The condition is very serious and does not know age, gender or race. Excess of tobacco, exposure to radiation and asbestos as well as lifestyle can lead to the condition; family history is a triggering factor, too. More »

Brain cancer is a type of cancer that takes place in a brain and prevents it from functioning normally. It is characterized by the growth of cancer cells (either benign or malignant) in the brain tissue. The growth of these cells leads to the formation of tumor which affects the mental processes, brain and body functions. Malignant tumors are created by the growth of cancer cells; benign tumors are made by noncancerous cells. There is also one more differentiation, the one between primary brain tumors and metastatic brain tumors. Those cells that originate from brain tissue are considered the former. The latter are those that spread to the brain from other organs. More »

The diagnosis “breast cancer” sounds like a verdict to a woman. It is easily understandable because breasts are crucial part of the woman’s body and are connected with the concept of femininity and sexuality. It is also the second cause that leads to death in the U.S. A lot of women in the age group between 45 and 55 become victims of breast cancer. The condition is generally diagnosed after a mammogram was done and some abnormality was found. Recently more and more women tend to undergo this procedure in the preventive purposes. More »

Prostate cancer is an illness that means a malignant tumor consisting of cells from the prostate gland. The tumor can stay inactive for years and show no symptoms of its existence. But with the passing time and development of the disease it can spread further and affect the surrounding tissues or even have metastases throughout other bodily parts like bones, liver and lungs. On this stage the disease is often indicated and diagnosed. More »