Breast biopsy facts Readers Comments 6 Share Your Story A breast biopsy procedure is usually done to determine whether a growth in the breast is cancerous or benign. A lump or other sign of breast cancer in a man or woman may warrant a breast biopsy. A breast biopsy can be done with a needle...
What is a stomach ulcer? Stomach ulcers are open sores that develop on the stomach lining when acids from digested food damage the stomach wall. Foods, fruits, and vegetables rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, and flavonoids are the best foods to eat. Green tea and cranberry juice are also helpful. Stomach ulcers are open...
What is the gallbladder? Some gallstones may dissolve and go away with intervention while others need more extensive treatment. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located below the liver on the right side of the abdomen. The main function of the gallbladder is to store bile, a substance secreted by the liver that is required...
Why does bronchitis occur? Acute bronchitis is also called a chest cold. It often occurs after an upper respiratory infection (URI). The best treatment for bronchitis includes rest, fluids, a humidifier, honey, lozenges and prescription medications and interventions, if necessary. Acute bronchitis is sometimes referred to as a chest cold. It can develop after an...
It is possible to speak with only one functioning vocal cord It is possible to speak with only one functioning vocal cord, but the voice quality is raspy and weak and of lower pitch. The vocal cords are two bands of elastic muscle tissue in the larynx (voice box) above the trachea (windpipe). The cords...
Proper denture care is important for both the health of your dentures and mouth. Here are some tips. Handle dentures with great care. To avoid accidentally dropping them, stand over a folded towel or a full sink of water when handling dentures. Brush and rinse your dentures daily. Like natural teeth, dentures must be brushed...
Cancer risk factor facts* Cells may become cancerous due to the accumulation of defects, or mutations, in their DNA. Certain inherited genetic defects (for example, BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations) and infections can increase the risk of cancer. *Cancer risk factor facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP The most common risk factors for cancer include...
The liver is the second largest organ (the first being the skin) in the human body. One blood test used to help diagnose liver cancer is the tumor marker alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), but it is not specific to liver cancer. The liver is the second largest organ (the first being the skin) in the human body...
Certain blood tests can help guide a cancer diagnosis If your physician suspects cancer during physical examination or while taking a medical history, they might order certain cancer blood tests to guide the diagnosis. These blood tests are called tumor markers. Tumor markers could be specifically raised in certain cancers, and may give some idea...
Facts you should know about Castleman disease Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Castleman disease is a rare condition affecting lymph nodes, and actually is a group of related conditions. Castleman disease is not cancer, although some of the methods used to treat Castleman disease also are used to treat cancers. There are two main...