Brain Tumor Brain tumours are a serious health problem. An untreated brain tumor can become brain cancer in further time. A short note about brain tumors is described below. ➩Definition:- A brain tumor is a collection of abnormal cells in the brain. ➩Picture:- Brain Tumor ➩TYPE:- Acoustic Neuroma: A non-cancerous tumor on the main … Read more
Cancer of Esophagus ➦ Definition:- It is an abnormal growth of squamous cell present in the lining of the esophagus. Cancer of Esophagus ➦ Risk Factors:- Gender (male) Race (African American) Age (greater risk in fifth decade of life) Geographic locale (much higher incidence in China and northern Iran) Chronic esophageal irritation Use of alcohol … Read more
Oral Cancer ➦ Definition:- It is the abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth and multiplication of cells in the oral cavity. Oral cancer includes cancer of lips cheek, floor of the mouth, soft palate of the mouth, sinuses and pharynx. Oral Cancer ➦ Causes/Etiology:- 1) Tobacco Smoking 2) Excessive intake of alcohol 3) HPV-Human Papilloma Virus 4) … Read more
CANCER ➦ Definition:- Cancer is the abnormal cell growth or uncontrolled cell growth in any part of our body. Proliferation:- is the main characteristic behind tumors and specially malignant ones. Calls growth continuously without being submitted to the local or general controle of the organisms. ➦ Type of Cancer:- Doctors divide cancer into type based … Read more