22Oct 2021 by Hala Ahmad No Comments
How did breast cancer develop?

How did breast cancer develop?

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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. Breast cancer cells usually form a tumor that can often be seen on an x-ray or felt as a lump, and almost entirely in women, but men can get breast cancer, too. Despite dramatic advances in the cancer research setting, breast cancer remains a major health problem and currently represents a top biomedical research priority. Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, and its incidence and mortality rates are expected to increase significantly over the next 5–10 years Anatomy of the breast: Where does breast cancer start? Breast cancer can start from different parts of the breast. Most breast cancers begin in the ducts that carry milk to…
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03Oct 2021 by Hala Ahmad 1 Comment
Cancer

Cancer

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The Definition of Cancer Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.  Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Normally, human cells grow and multiply (through a process called cell division) to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old or become damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes this orderly process breaks down, and abnormal or damaged cells grow and multiply when they shouldn’t. These cells may form tumors, which are lumps of tissue. Tumors can be cancerous or not cancerous (benign).  Cancerous tumors spread into, or invade, nearby tissues and can travel to distant places in the body to form…
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17Sep 2021 by Hala Ahmad No Comments
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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Overview : Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinologic condition in women, affecting between 8-13% of reproductive aged women. It is an enigmatic condition that while extremely common, creates challenges in the diagnosis and management, as leading symptoms may vary based on age, and treatment may be tailored to specific requirements of individual need symptoms: Signs and symptoms of PCOS often develop around the time of the first menstrual period during puberty. Sometimes PCOS develops later, for example, in response to substantial weight gain. Signs and symptoms of PCOS vary. A diagnosis of PCOS is made when you experience at least two of these signs: Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and…
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