Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that spreads through sexual activity. There are approximately 40 different strains of this virus and they cause a variety of infections leading to medical conditions that can range from minor to the most serious, including fatalities. HPV vaccination is the best way to protect against these infections. What Is…

The Differences Between Normal And Cancer Cells Cancer cells are very different from normal cells. Among the main differences are: Normal cells grow in a controlled manner while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Normal cells respond to signals that cause them to stop dividing or to naturally die. Cancer cells ignore such signals. Normal cells do…

Few, if any, diseases have had so much written about them, had more research done on them or have evoked so much fear as cancer. A best-selling book about it was aptly titled “The Emperor of Maladies.” It has been man’s companion since the dawn of history and, as of now, shows no sign of…

While colon cancer (or colorectal cancer as it is also known) is not a hereditary disease, studies show that if there is a history of this cancer in the family, a person has an increased chance of contracting the disease. What Causes Cancer? Because of the global prevalence of the disease and how serious a…

The idea of cancer is a terrifying one. While there are different types of the disease and some are easier to cure than others, the fact remains that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known to man. Among the various types of cancer, that of the lungs is perhaps the most dreaded. There is…