** Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer. This disease has become a major problem all across the world including India. ** Breast cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells, which results in formation of lumps within the breast. It is one of the treatable forms of cancers. If not detected early, it can be a life threatening disease as it can also spread to other parts of the body. ** Breast cancer affects women both in the developed and the developin

** Many studies have shown that eating lots of red and processed meat can increase the risk of bowel cancer, and possibly stomach and pancreatic cancer. ** Red meat includes all fresh, minced and frozen beef, pork and lamb. Processed meat includes ham, bacon, salami and sausages. White meat, such as chicken, is unlikely to increase the risk of cancer. ** Scientists think there are a number of ways in which red and processed meat can increase the risk of cancer – they involve

** Experts think that 1 in 10 cancer cases could be prevented through healthy diets. And we know that a balanced diet can also help to maintain a healthy body weight, which can itself reduce the risk of many cancers. ** The link between diet and cancer is complex and difficult to unravel. This is because our diet is made up of lots of different foods and nutrients. Many of these could affect our risk of cancer. ** Some foods, such as red and processed meats and salt, increase

** A PERSISTENT SORE especially if it is in the mouth, on the lip or on tongue. Long standing sores due to smoking, sharp edge of teeth, or dental plates that do not fit, can develop into cancer if not taken care of .Common 'Cold Sore' disappears after a few days - Cancer does not. If any such sore persists more than a few days, see your doctor. ** LUMPS OR MASSES which appear where none were present previously should arouse suspicion of cancer. This is especially true in the

** Chemotherapy drugs are powerful enough to kill rapidly growing cancer cells, but they also can harm perfectly healthy cells, causing side effects throughout the body. ** Cancer cells divide more quickly than healthy cells, and chemotherapy drugs effectively target those cells. Unfortunately, fast-growing cells that are healthy can be damaged too. There are many different chemotherapy drugs with the potential for many different side effects. These effects vary from person t