What is a brain tumor?
A brain tumor is a collection, or mass, of abnormal cells in your brain. Your skull, which encloses your brain, is very rigid. Any growth inside such a restricted space can cause problems. Many different types of brain tumors exist. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant). Brain tumors ...
Alzheimer’s disease; Symptoms and treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition caused by brain injuries or diseases that negatively affect memory, thinking, and behavior. These changes interfere with daily living.Alzheimer’s largest risk factor is aging. However, it is not a normal part of aging. While the majority of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are over the age of 65, it ...
Breast cancer; symptoms and treatment
Cancer occurs when changes called mutations take place in genes that regulate cell growth. The mutations let the cells divide and multiply in an uncontrolled way. Breast cancer is cancer that develops in breast cells. Typically, the breast cancer forms in either the lobules or the ducts of the breast. Lobules are the glands that ...
What are skin cancer treatments?
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It generally develops in areas that are exposed to the sun, but it can also form in places that don’t normally get sun exposure. Nowadays skin cancer is one of the routine problems which can be caused by exposure too much in the sun. Here we ...
