Uterine growths are tissue enlargements of the female womb (uterus). Uterine growth can be caused by either harmless or dangerous conditions. Growths are sometimes referred to medically as masses or tumors. An example of a harmless (benign or non-cancerous) growth, which does not pose a thr...
1. Lump. Thyroid cancer, which does not present special symptoms in early stage, is inclined to develop in children and female adults. Over 95% patients who has a lump in front of neck should be alert, especially the ones developing the hard tumors that are isolated, irregular and with bl...
Thyroid cancer is a solid tumor cancer that usually shows up as a nodule, or mass, in thethyroid gland, which is located at the front base of your throat. It occurs when rogue cells reproduce too rapidly for the immune system to control. There are several types ofthyroid cancer, but two...
Causes of Cancer and Risk FactorsUsually cancer is caused by cells that lose their ability to regulate themselves and start growing in unstructured ways. It is still unknown why it happens, but we know what can increase cancer risks.Some diseases such as high blood pressure (or hypertension) ...
Low vitamin D levels were highly prevalent among advanced cancer patients with cachexia or fatigue. Vitamin D deficiency was more frequent among nonwhite and female patients. Vitamin D levels were also significantly lower in male patients with hypogonadism. The Oncologist 2011;16:1637-1641doi:10.1634...
The following table (National Cancer Institute 2022) gives the estimated numbers of new cases and deaths for each common cancer type: Cancer TypeEstimated New CasesEstimated Deaths Bladder 76,960 17,100 Breast (Female -- Male) 287,850 - 2,710 43,250 - 530 Colon and Rectal (Combined) 151...
may develop subclinical hypothyroidism. You may be more likely to develop if you’re a woman or person assigned female at birth (AFAB), over 60, or have type 2 diabetes. You may not have symptoms and may not need treatment, but your doctor will want to monitor your thyroid levels ...
Why hyperthyroidism is prevalent in female Hyperthyroidism occurs when you have an overactive thyroid, the small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. (Credit: Shutterstock) Thyroid diseases are more prevalent in females. A review in the Italian Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine ...
Being assigned female at birth Being older Having a history of radiation exposure to your head or neck Smoking Having obesity Consumingalcohol Diagnosing Thyroid Nodules You may be able to identify one just by looking in the mirror. Face the mirror with your chin raised a little. Swallow and ...
This cross-sectional study describes the prevalence and severity of cognitive symptoms self-reported by outpatient adults with different cancer diagnoses.