1,998 ViewsHealthy cells in the human body regularly divide and later replace themselves in an organized manner. Cancer occurs when one cell gets altered in such a way that it starts to multiply itself abnormally. When a cluster of such abnormal cells forms, this condition is known as cancer. All tumors in the body are […]

1,086 ViewsEvery human body is built by the cells only. The cells are combined and make the body function. Cells are the basic unit for the body which acts. Usually, cells grow and they divide and this process continues without any break on it. After the cells get older and damage and die. Same as […]

1,392 ViewsCancer often occurs abruptly. This diagnosis still comes as a shock. Not only to those who are diagnosed it is disturbing, but it also affects all other family members. Commonly the first reaction is anger, rage, and terror. People fear pain, cancer progress, uncertainty, and their future. Death and sickness are challenges for some […]

1,275 ViewsA mammogram is conducted for the detection of breast cancer. It is an X-ray procedure done at a clinic and is relied upon for reducing the number of breast cancer deaths across the globe. In this procedure, the breasts need to be compressed between two film surfaces so that the tissue of the breast […]

1,751 ViewsA lumpectomy is a surgical procedure, primarily conducted to remove abnormal breast tissue with some healthy tissue around it. Also called a partial mastectomy, it involves partial removal of the breast. Apparently it might seem to be an intimidating to many, however, majority of the breast cancers can be treated with one surgery. Sometimes, […]

1,149 ViewsSunburns are the least of your worries when you’re trying to go outdoors without slapping on some sun protection on your skin. Prolonged exposure to the harshness of the sun can cause wrinkles, dry skin, and other skin imperfections. If you still continue to expose yourself to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays without any […]