Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Melanoma can be cured if it is diagnosed and treated when the tumor has not deeply invaded the skin. However, if a melanoma is not removed in its early stages, cancer cells may grow downward from the skin surface. When a melanoma becomes thick and deep, the disease often spreads to other parts of the body and is difficult to control.
Surgery is the standard treatment for melanoma, as well as other skin cancers. However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, doctors may use other treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these methods.
Surgery is the standard treatment for melanoma, as well as other skin cancers. However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, doctors may use other treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these methods.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Parents play a big role in shaping their children's eating habits. The resources in this section can help you teach your daughter about healthy eating. The resources here include the Federal government's latest nutrition guidelines, which can be used as a guide to help you plan and cook healthy meals for your family. Your daughter can use the tools in this section to learn more about healthy eating on her own or you can use the resources together. Your daughter can also calculate her Body Mass Index (BMI) to see if she's at a healthy weight. Other resources in this section can help you spot a possible eating disorder or help your daughter make better food choices when eating out.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder). Other types include squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). The cells that form squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma develop in the inner lining of the bladder as a result of chronic irritation and inflammation.
Estimated new cases and deaths from bladder cancer in the United States in 2008:
Estimated new cases and deaths from bladder cancer in the United States in 2008:
- New cases: 68,810
- Deaths: 14,100
