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Tumor can be Benign or Malignant

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Tumor can be Benign or MalignantA tumor is any alteration of tissue that results in an increase in this volume. In simple words, a lump is any lump that is due to an increase in the number of cells.

A tumor can be benign or malignant.

What matters is that benign tumor cells do not spread to other parts of the body. Cells from benign tumors in addition to always stay together, they are often surrounded by a membrane.

Malignant tumors can invade and damage tissues and organs near the tumor, or discard it and travel long distances

Causes and Risk Factors

In general, tumors appear when there is a problem with cell division. Generally, the division of cells in the body is controlled by a very strict so-called Oncogenes or protooncogenes. (more…)

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Cancer Risk Factors

Friday, February 26th, 2010

cancer risk factors

The word cancer is common among all, especially if we speak in relation to food, there are still many myths about the causes that cause it.

Each cancer patient is special, but look broadly common risk factors that recur in most cases:

  • Aging: While children, teens and adults can suffer, it is common that after 65 years of age becomes a risk factor.
  • The snuff: people who smoke are more likely to develop some form of cancer, besides being a habit that can be avoided.
  • The sun’s rays: ultraviolet radiation, both the Sun and from tanning beds, cause premature aging and skin damage. We recommend sun exposure in moderation and at convenient times after the 17 pm or before 11 pm.
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