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Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a group of cancer cells (malignant tumor) that starts in the cells of the breast and invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body. Types Ductal Carcinoma in Citu (DCIS) It is a non-invasive cancer where abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the breast milk duct. The atypical cells have not spread outside of the ducts into the surrounding breast tissue. Ductal carcinoma in situ is very early cancer that is highly treatable, but if it’s left untreated or undetected, it can spread into the surrounding breast tissue. Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma The abnormal cancer cells that began forming in the milk ducts have spread beyond the ducts into other parts of the breast tissue. Invasive cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body. It is also sometimes called infiltrative ductal carcinoma. Triple Negative...

Brain Tumour

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Brain Tumor Tumor of Brain A Brain Tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain, which can be cancerous or non-cancerous (benign). Causes Radiation to the head An inherited (genetic) risk HIV infection Cigarette smoking Environmental toxins (for example, chemicals used in oil refineries, embalming chemicals, rubber industry chemicals) Symptoms Low blood pressure and Eye problems Obesity Sensitivity to heat or cold Changes in the person's mental function Headaches, Seizures, Clumsiness and Dizziness Weakness in one part of the body Change in alertness (including sleepiness, unconsciousness, and coma) Changes in hearing, taste or smell and ability to feel pain, pressure, different temperatures, or other stimuli Confusion or Memory loss Difficulty swallowing, writing or reading Lack of control over the bladder or bowels Loss of balance, coordination Numbness or tingling on one side of the body Personality, mood, behavior, or e...