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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States with millions of people being diagnosed with the disease every year. Skin cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of skin cells and one of its main causes is prolonged exposure to the sun. While there are a lot of types of skin cancer, fortunately, there are ways to …

More than five million individuals are treated for skin cancer each year. Oftentimes, surgery is the treatment option people utilize to eradicate skin cancer. However, did you know radiation therapy is a treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancer? Unlike surgery, radiation therapy is non-invasive skin cancer treatment option and can be beneficial for basal and squamous cell carcinoma located on …

More than 140,000 people are annually found to suffer from colorectal cancer in the United States, whereas approximately 28,000 Americans receive a stomach cancer diagnosis every year. While the lifetime risk of developing the former of is 1 in 22, for the latter it is 1 in 125. Both colorectal and stomach cancer are part of a larger group of …

While the lifetime risk of developing gallbladder cancer is relatively low, educating yourself with regard to the factors which increase susceptibility is undoubtedly a worthwhile endeavor, as the disease has a very high mortality rate. A staggering 93% of the people who suffer from gallbladder cancer pass away within 5 years after diagnosis. The primary reason why it has such …

Esophageal cancer can occur due to the formation of cancer cells in the tissue of the esophagus and expands to other layers as cancer grows an extended exposure to asbestos is one of the risk factors in developing this illness. Potential of asbestos exposure exists in the mining, textile, construction and transportation of asbestos products. Though occupational exposures are much …

Abnormal cells in the colon divide uncontrollably and form a malignant tumor and colon cancer. The colon is part of the body’s digestive system that takes up nutrients from food and water and stores solid waste until is eliminated from the body. Colon cancer can occur as a result of environmental exposure to chrysotile asbestos through the ingestion of contaminated …

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers with an estimated one in every 26 women in South Africa alone, being diagnosed with the disease. Studies show that up to 70% of breast cancers are found through self-exams, proving that the leading way of detecting breast cancer is by simply being more aware. In our very own breast cancer …

In Movember men grow their facial hair to create awareness for men’s health issues. This infographic was created to explain the difference between prostate cancer and testicular cancer which is one of the biggest health concerns men face today. It was also created because men don’t really talk about it or know much about it, because so little awareness is …

This infographic details the various stages of mesothelioma, which begins with exposure to small particles of asbestos, which cling to the respiratory system and are almost impossible for the body to expel. The infographic also explains the main form of mesothelioma, and the symptoms that go hand in hand with a diagnosis, which include: shortness of breath, chest pain, lower …