Malignant brain tumors occur in about 4.5 people per 100,000 population, they may occur at any age but brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in patients younger than age 35. In adults, incidence is generally highest between ages 40 to 60.
There are two main types of brain cancer. Primary brain cancer starts in the brain. Metastatic brain cancer starts somewhere else in the body and moves to the brain. The most common tumor types in adults are gliomas and...

If you find anything on your skin that looks like it shouldn’t be there and which you can’t identify, skin cancer pictures can help give you an idea of what you’re looking at but they cannot replace a medical consultation. Any anomaly you find on your skin that you can’t identify should be seen by a doctor. If you do some basic research on skin cancer, you’ll know what questions to ask.

When you have an understanding of the symptoms, you need to...

Bowel cancer may also be called rectal, colorectal or colon cancer. However, once the cancer has spread beyond the wall of the bowel, it becomes harder to treat. The bowel cancer statistics on these pages are designed for use by health professionals. If you are looking for information because you or someone you know has been affected by bowel cancer, then the Cancer Help UK pages on bowel cancer may be more useful and relevant. Cancer Help UK also includes a straightforward guide to...

The cure for cancer has not only been found, but made easy in this video narrated by Mr. Anderson. “HEALING CANCER” is a documentary loaded with current and valid scientific evidence, quotes from various researchers, and interviews with the Americans who have cured themselves. Most of these people felt like victims and had one or more of the following concerns:

• Frustrated and angry at doctors and hospitals for deliberate deception in the use of drugs,...

Treating cancer pain depends on a variety of factors such as the type of cancer you have, the extent of the disease, and your individual tolerance for pain. But while the source of the pain can vary, one thing is for certain. Most of the time, it can be controlled. Cancer pain can stem from physical factors such as a tumor pressing on nerves or bone or from side effects from treatments such as chemotherapy. It may also be aggravated by anxiety or depression. The pain can be chronic or...

The word cancer ringS a bell when ever we hear it. there are basically various forms of cancer.But, Mesothelioma is just one form of cancer. most people dont realise that cancer is preventable. In many cases,learning what causes cancer and what the risk factor are, Is the first step in cancer prevention. Many cancer risk factors can be avoided thereby reducing the possibilities of developing them.
The environment you are in can cause cancer, for instance, Exposure to asbestos, A...

The cause of skin cancer and melanomas doesnotlie entirely with the sun. If it did our ancestors would not have survived and we wouldn’t be here. It was almost unheard of 100 years ago; it’s been slowly increasing over the last 40 to 50 years. Cases of melanomas have doubled in the U.K. in the past 30 years. The sun hasn’t got any stronger and the ozone layer is still intact, but the foods we consume on a daily basis have changed vastly. It’s the sun,...

The great outdoors can be a huge source of fun. But watch out – overexposure to the elements, especially sunlight, can make you susceptible to diseases like skin cancer.

Sunlight has a spectrum of good and bad effects. The good ones include giving of warmth, photosynthesis, killing of micro-organisms, vision, vitamin D synthesis and some therapeutic effects. Its bad effects include sunburn, photosensitivity, photo allergy, cataracts, skin aging, and skin...

Almost all mothers who breast feed go through a period of questioning whether or not their supply of milk is adequate. Some mothers simply aren't able to produce enough milk to meet the needs of her baby. According to many experts, true insufficiencies of milk are very rare.

A lot of women think their milk supply is low when it actually isn't. Thinking this can happen if you lose the feeling of fullness in your breasts or if the milk stops leaking from your nipples. Babies...

Sore nipples

A lot of mothers complain about tender nipples that make breast feeding painful and frustrating. There is good news though, as most mothers don't suffer that long. The nipples will toughen up quickly and render breast feeding virtually painless. Improperly positioned babies or babies that suck really hard can make the breasts extremely sore. Below, are some ways to ease your discomfort:

1. Make sure your baby is in the correct position, since a baby...