Cancer
Introduction and Statistics of Prostate Cancer
WHAT IS IT?
It is a malignant tumor that develops in the prostate gland. It consists of uncontrolled growth of prostate cells. This means, among other things, that the prostate, because of its location, press on the bladder and urethra by preventing the normal urine output.
Most prostate cancers grow very slowly, although some do it quickly, they can even spread.
The prostate is a glandular organ, the size of a walnut, found in men and situated around the neck of the bladder and urethra, in front of the rectum. Some liquid, whitish and viscous, which is mixed with sperm at the time of ejaculation.
There are lymph vessels surrounding the prostate and that lead to pelvic lymph nodes. When a prostate cancer, there is the possibility that cancer cells spreading through lymphatic vessels and affect the lymph and from there to anywhere on the body.
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Cancer of the Lymphatic System
What is lymphoma?
The word comes from lymphoma lymphocytes, the name given to the principal cells involved in the immune system of the organism. They circulate in a network that it calls the phatic lymfsysteem. But if the cells from defects, tumors can arise in just about every body part. These are one-Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This cancer is often misunderstood.
Lymphoma announces cancer
According to a survey conducted by TNS Healthcare in France, this type of cancer is usually discovered following a consultation for a number of disturbing symptoms: excessive night sweating, extreme fatigue, ribs or ganglia. But usually the word lymphoma not associated with cancer, the doctor and not directly on the link. The doctors at the first consultation have consulted because will not have sufficient data to confirm the diagnosis. Read the rest of this entry »
Recommended Foods for Cancer
The food is fundamental in the treatment of cancer as we have seen, because it can help the patient get better, both physically and emotionally.
It also serves to prevent malnutrition and anorexia caused by the treatment with drugs, but remember that you should always check before the diet that you will take with your doctor.
Here are few food consumption especially recommended for cancer patients:
1. Vegetables: to provide fiber and nutrients, especially broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, onions and garlic.
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