One of the symptoms of toe cancer is that the dog loses a nail. The reason? The tumor is growing in the nail bed and ultimately destroys it.

Emmet, our black Labrador Retriever, was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma tumor in his toe last week. The treatment sounds pretty drastic — and it is. We’ve had the cancerous toe amputated, in hopes that we can prevent the cancer from spreading. Unfortunately, given that it is a melanoma, it is likely it has already spread and we just don’t know it yet. Fortunately for us, the toe we had removed is a non-weight bearing toe, so after the incision heals, he’ll hardly miss it. (more…)

The prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland which is the part of male reproductive system. Prostate cancer symptoms might or might not manifest in a man suffering from this condition. Being a slow developing type of cancer, some men who have the disease might not even know that they have it.

Prostate cancer symptoms are not evident in its early stage. Screening for prostate cancer is relatively simple to do, with an annual prostate examination and PSA test . Most patients with prostate cancer will be identified and with a relatively high chance of cure. Screening for diseases is a fact of modern medicine. For prostate cancer, the issue is complex, as the overall benefit to patients is far from clear. (more…)

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There are hundreds of different forms and types of cancer in the world today.  Each form can be incredibly dangerous and also widespread.  With millions of people being diagnosed every year, it can be a cause for worry in many people.  Fortunately there are things that you can do to monitor your own body to watch for cancer symptoms.  Of course, different type of cancer will have different cancer symptoms, but the more common cancers have common symptoms.  Knowing these cancer symptoms is the key to early detection and early detection is the key to successful cancer therapy and treatment. (more…)

One of the symptoms of toe cancer is that the dog loses a nail. The reason? The tumor is growing in the nail bed and ultimately destroys it.

Emmet, our black Labrador Retriever, was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma tumor in his toe last week. The treatment sounds pretty drastic — and it is. We’ve had the cancerous toe amputated, in hopes that we can prevent the cancer from spreading. Unfortunately, given that it is a melanoma, it is likely it has already spread and we just don’t know it yet. Fortunately for us, the toe we had removed is a non-weight bearing toe, so after the incision heals, he’ll hardly miss it.

This photo is a closeup of Emmet’s toe the morning of the surgery. You can see the missing nail and the swollen toe. We initially thought it was swollen because it was infected as a result of the missing nail. While it was infected, most of that swelling is actually the tumor. (more…)

Lung cancer is now the most common form of cancer in the United States. Lung cancer causes more death than any other cancer cases among men and women in this country. Fourteen percent of all cancer records in the United States are lung cancer cases and twenty-eight percent of cancer deaths are from lung cancer patients.

Major causes of lung cancers are cigarette smoking and breathing impure air including asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure can lead to Mesothelioma, a cancer in the lining of the lungs or abdominal cavity.

Severity of lung cancer depends greatly to the amount of time a person spent smoking. As compared to non-smokers, smokers are at high risk of lung cancer. In fact, smokers are twenty-two percent more at risk of acquiring lung cancer than their non-smoking counterpart.

Additionally, because lung cancer symptoms do not manifest until it is already on its advanced stage, minor lung cancer symptoms are often ignored. (more…)

You should know some of the general (non-specific) signs and symptoms of cancer. But remember , having any of these does not mean that you have cancer – many other things cause these signs and symptoms, too.

Unexplained weight loss
Most people with cancer will lose weight at some point. An unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more (when you’re not trying to lose weight) may be the first sign of cancer. This happens most often with cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lung.

Fever
Fever is very common with cancer, but it more often happens after cancer has spread from where it started. Almost all patients with cancer will have fever at some time, especially if the cancer or its treatment affects the immune system. This can make it harder for the body to fight infection. Less often, fever may be an early sign of cancer, such as blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma.

Fatigue
Fatigue is extreme tiredness that does not get better with rest. It may be an important symptom as cancer grows. It may happen early, though, in cancers like leukemia, or if the cancer is causing blood loss, which can happen with some colon or stomach cancers.

Pain
Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers such as bone cancers or testicular cancer. A headache that does not go away or respond to treatment may be a symptom of a brain tumor. Back pain can be a symptom of cancer of the colon, rectum, or ovary. Most often, pain that is linked to cancer is a symptom of cancer that has already metastasized (spread from where it started). (more…)

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive type that accounts for 1 or 2 in every 100 cases of breast cancer.
Symptoms of IBC may include redness, swelling, and warmth in the breast, often without a distinct lump in the breast. The redness and warmth are caused by cancer cells blocking the lymph vessels in the skin. The skin of the breast may also appear pink, reddish purple, or bruised. The skin may also have ridges or appear pitted, like the skin of an orange (called peau d’orange), which is caused by a buildup of fluid and oedema (swelling) in the breast. Other symptoms include heaviness, burning, aching, increase in breast size, tenderness, or a nipple that is inverted (facing inward). These symptoms usually develop quickly—over a period of weeks or months. Swollen lymph nodes may also be present under the arm, above the collarbone, or in both places. However, it is important to note that these symptoms may also be signs of other conditions such as infection, injury, or other types of cancer. (more…)

Breast cancer symptoms can be experienced by the men and women, but breast cancer is very rare in men than women. 10 women suffered breast cancer often have more than one symptom, and with a lifetime diagnosis of breast cancer.

Breast cancer symptoms can be observed in a lump, wound or cysts large enough to not feel or see breast X-rays. Sometimes, a tumor BEIJING, aerosols for many years was found. Tang breast cancer symptoms are often manifested aerosol until the cancer has in the later stages of growth, may have shifted to other more important parts of the body,This is why it is so important for women to regular inspections. (more…)

If a person is experiencing symptoms of disease, identification of prostate cancer usually has spread outside the prostate. The most deadly and the most common cancer among people, prostate cancer treatment, only a rate of only 20 to 30 percent.

One of the men will be in June in Singapore and the development of prostate cancer increases the possibility of life as they age (2 diagnosis of prostate cancer two-thirds of men over 65 years). As the slow development of prostate cancer symptoms, it is very important, people began to preventive health care measures early in life – preferably in the beginning of the early 30s. (more…)

Found in the early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. As with other forms of cancer, prostate cancer is not certain, but it seems that with a family history of the disease is more common African-American men and men. Prostate cancer is usually a slow growing cancer that may take years before it is fatal. Prostate is located below the bladder and rectum in front. About six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, but only one of 34 people will die of the disease. (more…)