Tweet A new drug, called PLX4032, has been developed to block a faulty molecule present in cancer cells. It kills the tumorous cells by blocking the activity of the BRAF gene, which is believed to be the cause of the spread of skin cancer. The drug works at the molecular level, representing a seismic shift in cancer treatment. So...
Tweet Types of Skin Lesions As we age it becomes more common to develop skin growths and pigment spots on the skin. They can vary from harmless warts, liver spots or age spots to skin cancer due to years of sun exposure. Among the most common are the red or brown scaly spots, known as actinic keratoses. If left...
Tweet Regular skin checks and care If you have a congenital pigmented spot on the skin, such as moles, it is important to check monthly for any changes in its asymmetry, like irregular border or uneven colour, as well as any changes in size or diameter of the mole. As these changes may indicate a melanoma, which is the...
TweetIt is important to detect ovarian cancer early because, like any cancer, the treatment can be more effective at an early stage. There are two types of ovarian cancer, Epithelial, which starts in the tissue around the ovary and is the most common. The second type is rarer and is called germ cell tumours, starting within the cells that...
TweetBreast self-examination(BSE) is an easy but slightly unreliable method for finding possible breast cancer. The purpose is to identify changes in the breast structure, especially lumps. Self examination can only help to detect some forms of breast cancer, there is no guarantee that it will always successfully detect cancerous growth. It is recommended that women over the age of...
TweetIt can be very helpful to know more about how to detect breast cancer because when it is diagnosed early it can be treated more effectively. The breast is composed of a group of glands and ducts protected by a fatty tissue. When cancer occurs the cells start to divide and multiply quickly growing in an abnormal pace. It...