While most people often think of excess weight as a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, or osteoarthritis, an accumulating body of evidence now points to obesity an important risk factor for cancers.

While previous studies have shown the importance of obesity as a risk factor for breast and colon cancers, a study by Arsian and colleagues from the Pancreatic Cancer Cohort Consortium (PanScan) published in the latest issue of theArchives of Internal...

When summer arrives, it can be a drag having to think about skin cancer and sun safety. But, you know you should. According to the National Cancer Institute there were over one million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer in 2009 and 68,720 cases of melanoma skin cancer, the more deadly form.

Fortunately, most types of skin cancer – the most common form of cancer in the world - can be prevented with easy sun safety methods. But, how much do you know about protecting your...

Some of today's most common cancers are unique only to women, simply because of our genetic make-up. To have a better understanding of your own risk profile, the various prevention strategies and the treatment options available, here is a straightforward discussion of some cancers that are specific to women.

Breast cancer can develop in one of several different areas of the breast, including the ducts that carry milk to the nipple, the breast's lobules and non-glandular...

What causes cancer?

Cancer arises from one single cell. The transformation from a normal cell into a tumour cell is a multistage process, typically a progression from a pre-cancerous lesion to malignant tumours. These changes are the result of the interaction between a person's genetic factors and three categories of external agents, including:

• physical carcinogens, such as ultraviolet and ionizing radiation
• chemical carcinogens, such as asbestos, components of...

The exact cause of the breast cancer is yet unknown. But according to many scientists there are many factors which are responsible for the growth and development of cancer. Some of the factors are age which is beyond our control and drinking habits which can be modified. Some of the main causes of cancer are -

1. The risk of breast cancer increases with the increase in age. It is said the woman at the age of 50 is at 8 folder higher risk than the women who are at 30. Usually...

Has your spouse been living with cancer? Or recently diagnosed with cancer?

Has he/she relapsed? If so, do you feel totally discouraged, confused, and terrified at what's coming up next?

It is wise to be informed of the stages a cancer survivor might go through, not only from the point of view of a diagnosis but also for better recovery.

The first step is for the cancer survivor to overcome denial regarding the big "C" diagnosis; the mere diagnosis in itself...

Protect yourself from this female cancer!

Although it gets little press, uterine-also called geometrical-cancer is the most common of all gynecologic cancer! The good news? You can dramatically reduce your risk with a few proven prevention measures....

1. Adding bran to recipes sweeps away toxins!

Whole-grain fiber, like bran and oatmeal, is so effective at whisking environmental toxins out...

Breast cancer has become extremely common in women today. This is mostly caused by a genetic disorder. They originate in the breast tissue, normally in the milk channels or lobules which provide milk to these ducts. These cancers which evolve from the ducts are called ductal carcinomas while cancers which evolve from the lobules are known as lobular carcinomas.

The most common and obvious indication of breast cancer is a lump in your breast. It is usually diagnosed with the aid of...

This is one of the major health problems seen in women all over the world. This cancer affects the breasts, mostly the inner lining of the milk ducts or the lobules. If this cancer originates from the ducts they are called ductal cancers and if these originate from the lobules they are called lobular carcinomas.

There are different types of breast cancers and they vary depending on the stages, genetic make up and the aggressiveness. Breast cancer accounts for about 10% of all...

Asbestos has been used in manufacturing since the 20th century. But the relationship between asbestos and cancer arises from the asbestos fiber that has been shown to be extremely hazardous and is now classified as a carcinogen, an agent known to cause cancer. Many of those exposed to it (often at jobsites) have later been diagnosed with cancer.

Mesothelioma, sometimes called "Asbestos Cancer," directly results from inhaling or ingesting asbestos. Though a rare cancer in...