Types of Cancer and How Early Detection (part II)

The most deadly diseases in the world is cancer. Many kinds of cancer and you need to know and know how to detect cancer early.

The following types of cancer and how early detection (part II):

1. Breast cancer

There are approximately 226 870 cases of breast cancer that occurred this year and approximately 2190 cases occur in men. Breast cancer is a type of cancer most commonly occurs in women after skin cancer.

Women at age 40 years or older have a mammogram every year to detect cancer early. Young women should conduct themselves, or check the condition of her breasts to the doctor every three years. Symptoms is emerging a growing lump in the breast and the changes in size, shape and color of the breast and nipple.

2. Cervical cancer

This cancer occurs in the cervix that connects the uterus to the vagina. American Cancer Society states there are approximately 12 170 women who develop cervical cancer this year. Cervical cancer usually occurs in women under the age of 50 years.

The symptoms are abnormal vaginal bleeding, like bleeding after sex, after menopause, when the onset of menstrual blood spotting, pain during sexual intercourse and other symptoms.

3. Cervical cancer

A total of 47 130 cases of cervical cancer this year, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Approximately 9 out of 10 people who showed symptoms of ovarian cancer vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain during sex and losing weight drastically.

Women who have a high risk of cervical cancer, women who have never given birth, obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure, should immediately consult a doctor if the condition is vaginal bleeding.

4. Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer cases this year occurred at about 22 280 women. Mostly occurs in women after menopause. There are no specific screening test for ovarian cancer, but if you feel something is wrong on the condition of your ovaries, your doctor will test the hip and other additional tests such as ultrasound.

Its symptoms are bloating, pelvic pain, loss of appetite, too frequent urination, tiredness, pain during intercourse and back pain.

5. Melanoma (skin cancer)

Melanoma is a skin cancer derived from pigment-producing cells (melanocytes). Jeni cancer usually occurs in people under the age of 30 years.

Possible symptoms in patients with melanoma is the appearance of spots or moles that change shape, color and size. Sometimes in some spots and moles will feel itching, pain and even bleeding.

6. Prostate Cancer

Approximately 241 740 cases of prostate cancer this year. 2 of 3 people who suffer from prostate cancer are men aged older than 65 years.

Symptoms of prostate cancer include problems in erection, urine that contains blood, pain in the waist and leg weakness.

7. Testicular Cancer

A total of 8590 cases of testicular cancer occur this year based on data from the National Cancer Institute. Most sufferers are men at the age of 20 to 35 years.

You should see the condition of your testicles to your doctor if you find something strange in the testis. Possible symptoms are swelling of the testicles and heaviness in the scrotum.

8. Leukemia (blood cancer)

Cases of leukemia have occurred this year in 47 150 people, according to the National Cancer Institute. Leukemia is a type of cancer affecting the bone marrow and lymphatic tissues. All cancers begin in cells that make blood and other tissues.

Symptoms that may occur in patients with leukemia are swollen lymph nodes around the neck or armpit without pain, fever, easily infected, tiredness, easy bleeding when injured and lose weight.