Cancer

Definition

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the human body and the ability of these cells to travel from the original site and spread to distant sites. Another name for cancer cells is malignant cells. Diet and nutrition play an important role in cancer prevention and cancer treatment. Description

By definition, cancer is a disease…

Colorectal Cancer

What is colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer happens when cells that are not normal grow in your colon or rectum Click here to see an illustration.. These cells grow together and form tumors.

This cancer is also called colon cancer or rectal cancer. It is the third most common cancer in the United States. And it occurs most often in people…

Canine Cancer: Hemangiosarcoma

Description Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) also called malignant hemangioendothelioma or angiosarcoma is a deadly cancer that originates in the endothelium and invades the blood vessels. Hemangiosarcoma is more common in dogs than any other species. It accounts for 5% of all non-cutaneous primary malignant neoplasms and 12% to 21% of all mesenchymal tumors in dogs. There are three types of hemangiosarcomas: * Dermal- Found…