The sun is the most important cause of prematurely aging skin (photoaging) and skin cancers.
Long-term, repeated exposure to sunlight appears to be responsible for most undesirable consequences of aging skin, including basal cell and squamous cell cancers.
Melanoma is more likely to be caused by intense exposure to sunlight in early life.
UVA and UVB Radiation. When sunlight penetrates the top layers of the skin, ultraviolet (UVA or UVB) radiation strikes the DNA inside the skin cells and...
Read moreBefore trying to make sense of breast cancer prognosis, it's important to know the type of breast cancer you're dealing with. Then, visit... Read more »
In 1998 the surgeon told me he wanted to schedule a biopsy for inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). I was too numb to ask very many... Read more »
Here’s a theme I hear over and over again from women with breast cancer: “I’m afraid of what might happen next. I’m scared of... Read more »
1. I was diagnosed with acid reflux about a year ago via an endoscopy. For the last four months, I have been having symptoms in my throat... Read more »
A recent article on ABC News discussed a study that linked oral sex to throat cancer. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has previously been shown... Read more »
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PrognosisBreast cancer is the second most lethal cancer in women. (Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in women.) The good news is that early... Read more »
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The major risk factors for prostate cancer are age, family history, and ethnicity.AgeProstate cancer occurs almost exclusively in men over age 40 and... Read more »
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PreventionThe best way to prevent cervical cancer is to avoid getting infected with human papillomavirus (HPV). Because HPV is sexually transmitted,... Read more »
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In general, the course of treatment is determined by the stage of the cancer. Stages range from I to IV based on the cancer's specific... Read more »
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RadiationRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so... Read more »