Cancer. Discover the latest in cancer news, research, clinical studies, health and prevention tips for both men and women from Dr. David Samadi. Explore latest news on cancer treatment, detection and prevention in common cancers such as lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, throat cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and other cancers.
Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that starts in the plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell. Healthy plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and help the body fight infections by producing antibodies that identify and destroy foreign substances that can harm the body.
Read MoreEsophageal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells that line the inner esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach to be digested. This type of cancer can occur anywhere in the esophagus, but is most commonly found in the lower esophagus in people who develop it in the United States.
Read MoreStomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. The stomach is located beneath the ribs and in the upper middle portion of the abdomen. The stomach hold food after consumption, and also helps to break it down and digest it. Adenocarcinoma, which is cancer that begins in the lining of the stomach, is the most common type of stomach cancer.
Read Moreead and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells inside the mouth, the nose, and throat. These types of cancers of the head and neck are usually referred to as squamous cell carcinomas. They can also start in the salivary glands, but this is much less common.
Read MoreGallbladder cancer starts in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that lies beneath the liver, on the right upper abdomen. The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile, which is produced by the liver to help digest fat. Gallbladder cancer is pretty uncommon.
Read MoreLeukemia is a complex disease and is a random killer. The disease can strike anyone at any time, making many people at risk. One of the most prominent treatments for leukemia is a bone marrow transplant. How common is this? Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreBladder cancer is often associated with being a higher risk in men, but it's also a risk for women. The number of new cases and deaths was 20.3 per 100,00 men and women per year in 2012. Approximately 2.4 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with bladder cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2010-2012 data and an estimated 577,403 people living with bladder cancer in the United States.
Read MoreOvarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. There are about 250,000 women diagnosed each year and about 140,000 deaths from ovarian cancer each year. A woman’s risk of getting this type of cancer is about 1 in 73 and her risk of dying from it is about 1 in 100.
Read MoreColorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States.
Read MoreAnal cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal of the body. It is much less common than other cancers in that area of the body such as colon cancer or rectal cancer. In 2014, there were about 7,270 cases of anal cancer and about 1,010 deaths from the disease.
Read MoreA special welcome to Dr. Michael Misialek as the newest contributor to SamadiMD.com. Dr. Misialek is a renowned pathologist practicing in all areas, including cancer. Here he explores pancreatic cancer and what patients need to know.
Read MoreIn the U.S., endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organ. It is a type of cancer that starts in the endometrium, which is located on inner lining of the uterus. It may sometimes be referred to as uterine cancer.
Read MoreCervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death in women. In 2011, 12,109 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and 4,092 women died from cervical cancer in the U.S, according to the American Cancer Society. In 2015, it is estimated that about 12,900 new cases will be diagnosed and about 4,100 women will die from it.
Read MoreIn 2012, a significant report was released from the American Cancer Society which showed that major strides are being made in the right against cancer in the United States. An estimated 12 million people in the United States have cancer, with 2015 projections being an estimated 1.7 million people.
Read MoreMany patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and presented with their options, rarely understand how to read and interpret their pathology report. Of course, it's important to have a specialist that explains all the components but it's also critical that you know how to read that report as well.
Read MoreResearchers are predicting that by the year 2030, the number of people diagnosed with cancer will be 1 billion globally. Much of the latest research supports more and more how much lifestyle factors play into the development of the disease. Here are 7 foods to try that help fight cancer.
Read MoreA new drug treatment may help slow or even cure advanced Melanoma, one of the deadliest cancers and the most deadly skin cancer. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreLearn about the symptoms of brain cancer which can often be mistaken for other minor health issues like headaches.
Read MorePancreatic cancer occurs in the pancreas. In the U.S. in 2015, it’s estimated that about 48,960 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and about 40,560 people will die of pancreatic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3 percent of all cancer cases, and about 7 percent of cancer deaths.
Read MoreNon-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is staged in order to help to determine where the disease is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Diagnostic tests are used to determine the stage of the cancer. Diagnostic tests to stage non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma include a biopsy to remove a sample of lymph tissue or a biopsy to look for cancer cells in the bone marrow.
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