Archive for the ‘Cancer’ Category

TUMOR RECURRENCE AND TAMOXIFEN RESISTANCE: WHERE DOES BREAST CANCER SPREAD?

When breast cancer does recur outside the breast, it usually does so in rather specific areas. One of the most common locations is in the bone. Although the bones of the ribs, spine, pelvis, and upper arms and legs are most commonly involved, breast cancer can metastasize to virtually any skeletal area. This process may [...]

EFFECTS OF CANCER ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS

Weight loss, weakness, and loss of appetite are important findings as the cancer progresses. The tumor uses nutrients from the diet for its growth so that the normal cells do not receive their full quota. If the diet itself is inadequate, the normal cells will be further depleted to nourish the tumor cells. Vomiting and [...]

BREAST CANCER OPERATIONS: PRIVATE CARE

There are various reasons why people choose to have their operations done privately. They may have private health insurance, or be covered by a private health scheme run by the company for which they work, or they may be able to pay for private care themselves. Whatever your situation, you will not find that the [...]

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