Cervical cancer is mainly caused by infection with the HPV virus, but it can also occur in women who have not been infected by the virus and who are over 45 years old, smoke and use contraceptive pills for a long time. Symptoms of cervical cancer, also called cervical cancer, causes symptoms in more advanced […]
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Male breast cancer is rare, but when it appears, it is more common between the ages of 50 and 65, especially when there are cases of breast or ovarian cancer in the family. Despite being more common in women, breast cancer can also develop in men, as they also have the mammary gland and female […]
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the breast tissue, and can be identified, at an early stage, through changes in the shape of the breast or nipple, as well as the appearance of a lump in the breast or armpit. Breast cancer can affect both men and women, but is more […]
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Breast pain is rarely a sign of breast cancer, especially in the early stages. However, in more advanced stages, breast cancer can cause pain. Still, it is common for many other symptoms to appear before breast pain, such as changes in the color of the nipple, swelling, frequent itching or release of liquid from the […]
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To perform a breast self-examination, it is necessary to follow three main steps, which include observing in front of a mirror, palpating the breast while standing up and repeating the palpation lying down. Breast self-examination is not considered one of the preventive cancer exams and does not allow for the diagnosis of cancer, however, it […]
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Fibroadenoma is a benign nodule in the breast that can appear in women under 30 years of age. Fibroadenoma corresponds to a hard lump in the breast, which does not cause pain or discomfort, and which is similar to a marble. Generally, breast fibroadenoma is up to 3 cm in size and is easily identified […]
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A breast cyst is an almost always benign change that appears in most women between 15 and 50 years of age. Most breast cysts are of the simple type and, therefore, are filled only with liquid, not posing a health threat. However, in some cases, the cyst may be filled with a hard mass, called […]
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A breast lump is a small lump that can appear in the breast and, in most cases, is just a benign change, such as fibroadenoma or a cyst, which normally does not require treatment. Cancer is usually only suspected when the nodule has malignant characteristics, such as causing changes in the size and shape of […]
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Bowel cancer is a malignant tumor that develops mainly in the large intestine, such as the colon, rectum and anus, leading to symptoms such as frequent diarrhea, blood in the stool (anemia) or abdominal pain. Furthermore, although it is rarer, this type of cancer can also appear in the small intestine. Bowel cancer is more […]
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Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the final part of the large intestine, known as the rectum, and can cause symptoms such as blood in the stool, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, frequent urge to have bowel movements and weight loss. Cancer that develops in the large intestine can also be called colorectal […]
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