Cancer will become number one killer by 2010, according world cancer report issued by World Health Organization. Heart diseases are now causing highest number of medical deaths in the world. People from poor and developing countries will suffer more due to changing diet habits, smoking and poor health care and non-availability of proper screening [...]
Cancer deaths will rise in elderly patients
October 1, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Number of cancer patients aged 65 or above would double by 2030, according to World Health Organization. New cancer cases may increase from 10.9 million in 2002 to about 16 million in 2020. Cancer deaths would rise from 6.7 million in 2002 to 10.3 million in 2020. 30% of these cancer deaths are [...]
Cancer cases are on rise in Asian countries
June 2, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Cancer cases are increasing in Asian countries due to increased adaptation of western habits like eating junk foods, smoking and alcoholism even in females. According to some studies, there will be 60% increase in cancer incidence in Asian countries. Increased industrialization (pollution), low literacy rates and poor health care standards are other major [...]
12 Myths and Facts about Cancer
April 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
These are some of the common myths and facts about cancer: 1. Myth: If your parents have cancer, you will have also got it. Fact: While some cancers are genetic, that does not mean that you will definitely develop cancer. Cancers like Breast cancer, ovarian cancer and colorectal cancer are a few [...]
Oral Cancer: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
March 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Incidence of Oral Cancer: 4, 81,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed annually. In the United States alone, 34,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in 2007. In America, a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. Oral cancer is the most common cancer in India-accounting to 38% [...]
Breast Cancer Statistics
March 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Incidence of Breast Cancer: In 2006 alone, an estimated 212,920 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in American women. Worldwide, more than a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, accounting for 1/10th of all new cancers and 23% of all female cancer cases. Breast cancer incidence is [...]
February 4: World Cancer Day
February 4, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The International Union against Cancer (UICC) and its member’s organizations in over 80 countries are dedicating World Cancer Day 2007 to detect and prevent cancer in the adults by targeting children. More than 90 million people may die due to cancer in the next 10 years if necessary preventive measures are not taken. World [...]
Cancer sites guide
December 24, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Even after so much advance in oncology (study of cancer), Cancer is still most dreaded disease. This Guide is mainly for cancer patients and their Families. Best Cancer sites: Best Cancer Site – Association of Cancer Resources It includes information about Cancer types, Treatment Options, [...]
Must Read : Cancer Vixen
November 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Time Magazine selected this book as an inspiring and must read book. Cancer Vixen becomes a lesson on how staying fabulous can help save your life. This book was wriiten by MARISA ACOCELLA MARCHETTO who was once a breast cancer patient. This book is a funny, eye opening and moving [...]
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