Category: Top Cancers in Women
Kidney Cancer (Renal Cancer)
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a malignant tumor that develops either from the cells of the kidneys, renal cell carcinoma; or from the cells of the renal…
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a form of cancerous tumor affecting one or both ovaries. The disease, most of times, develops from the group of cells which cover the outer cellular surface…
Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor that develops from melanocytes, cells of the epidermis which produce melanin, the pigment that colors human skin, hair, and eyes. These cells are located near…
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, affecting the lymphocytes, types of blood cells which play a fundamental role in the functioning of the immune system. The disease can…
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the cells of the thyroid gland, a part of the endocrine system. This is a condition of good prognosis if you…
Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer, not to be confused with cervical cancer, is a form of malignant tumor that usually occurs after menopause. It is the most common gynecologic cancer, after breast cancer.…
Colon Cancer
The colon, commonly called large intestine or large bowel, is the part of the digestive tract between the small intestine and rectum. It is located in the abdominal cavity. It measures average…
Breast Cancer
The breasts of a woman play many functions in her life, physiologically and esthetically. From puberty tomenopause, the breasts are the object of attention and unfortunately fears. Women love to be complimented for their breast.…
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a form of malignant tumor of the pancreas. The condition can develop from the pancreatic head in 80% of cases, or the body and tail of the…
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a common disease that affects the bronchial cells or, more rarely, the cells lining the alveoli of the lungs. The tumor develops from an initially normal group of…