Cervical cancer or cancer of cervix (the lower narrow uterine part) is one of the commonest cancers affecting women. The incidence is higher in African-American women than Caucasian women. However, the underdeveloped countries report the highest rate of cervical cancer due to lack of knowledge regarding effective screening facilities.
Every woman should know some facts about cervical cancer as much as she should know about breast cancer. This puts her in positive frame of mind and also it is then possible to avert the danger in its inception. Let’s see the facts:
(1) If you have crossed forty years of age, the …

You will find that relationship between our physicality and mentality is unquestionable. Optimal health is termed as a combination of physical, mental, and emotional well-being of an individual. Obviously therefore when one aspect is faulty, the effect is seen on other as well. No wonder the term “psychosomatic” is applied to varied diseases these days. And cancer is no exception. Many theories suggest that there is a close relation between stress and cancer.
The scientists have found that individual when goes through the saddest phase of his or her life, his approach to it decides his fate. For example, if the …

Any cancer victim needs rehabilitative programs as much as they need treatment for cancer. The breast cancer victim is no different and needs special rehabilitation programs to cater their post-surgical, post-radiotherapy, or post-chemotherapy needs. No wonder almost all good breast cancer centers have inbuilt rehabilitation centers for putting these people on the path of further recovery.
Apart from mental and psychological rehabilitation, they need physical rehabilitation. A full spectrum of rehabilitation is required for these patients in a supportive environment. When the patient undergoes surgical removal of breast and lymph nodes, usually she suffers from lack of strength and movement ability …