How long have breast inserts been on the market? Although physicians have worked to find varied methods for increasing the size of women's breasts since the late 1890's, the actual silicone augmenters arrived on the market in the 1960's.Exactly what are breast inserts? They are medical devices implanted in a woman's body in order to increase the size or reconstruct her breasts. They can be filled with either silicone or saline and come in an...more
One of the most important decisions you'll make before your breast surgery is where to put the incisions. Your doctor has a number of options about where to place them. The location will determine how visible the scars are, as well as how easy the operation will be for the doctor. Without going into too much detail here, let's look at the basic types of breast surgery incisions, and what they mean to you.The Inframammary IncisionThis is the most...more
Leukemia literally means 'many white cells in the blood'. The white cells are part of the body's immune system, and there are several sub-groups of white cells that have different sorts of roles in recognizing and dealing with 'invaders' such as bacteria and viruses as well as other types of foreign protein. All of the blood cells originate in the bone marrow and leukaemia which is also known as blood cancer is a disease where the bone marrow produces large numbers of abnormal white cells.Leukemia is a general term for four different types of blood cancer. There are two types of acute leukemia and two types of chronic leukemia. It begins in the bone marrow when one cell changes and becomes a leukemia cell. This cell multiplies and eventually the normal blood cells are crowded out. The abnormal cells then spill over into the blood and may also invade the central nervous system.Acute leukemia is a form of cancer that develops very rapidly. It is manifested through overpopulation of the blood with immature cells that are unable to fulfill the functions of normal blood cells. In the case of acute leukemia, the marrow is unable to produce normal quantities of red blood cells, white...more
A breast lift procedure is called a mastopexy in the medical world. Sagging boobs are a common malady experienced by multitudes of women. Here are some of the most common questions about the cosmetic procedure designed to correct drooping breasts.What causes boobs to droop in the first place? Breast skin holds the tissue, fats and mammary glands in...more
Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is a surgical technique exclusively designed to remove excess fat from the body. So, naturally, it isn't the first thing that people think of when they think of procedures that could be able to help with a breast reconstruction.Yet, new advances suggest that this surgical procedure may...more
Author: Sunil TannaUnfortunately, for most people chemotherapy has a number of unpleasant side effects. Cervical Cancer Survival Rates 2008 The good news for those suffering from ovarian cancer is that most of these side effects can be effectively controlled through the right medications. Consider some common side effects you can expect if you are undergoing chemotherapy. Risk of Infection As a result of chemotherapy a patient's white blood cell count decreases which means the body is more prone to infection. If you are having a chemotherapy treatment and your temperature goes over 100.5 degrees or you feel suddenly sick without a temperature then you should talk to your doctor or contact the hospital right away. Before you undergo any chemotherapy session you will have a blood test done to check your white blood cell levels. If they are too low then you will have to postpone your treatment until the levels reach a safe level. Bleeding and Bruising Chemotherapy can also reduce the amount of platelet production. Platelets help our blood to properly clot. If you have any unexplained bleeding or bruising such as blood spots/skin rashes, bleeding gums or nosebleeds then it is important...more
Author: Sunil TannaIt may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in its advanced stages, which has made cervical cancer the focus of intense screening efforts using the Pap smear. Hpv Cervical Cancer Causes In...more
Author: Sunil TannaThis is a very difficult question to answer, because while there are symptoms in the beginning stages of the disease, they tend to be so mild that both the woman herself and her doctors may not think the symptoms are indicative of...more
Author: Sunil TannaPlease remember, the earlier the better, as it could be the difference between stage 1 and stage 3 or 4. So what are the early symptoms of ovarian cancer? Cervical Cancer Causes And PreventionHere are two you'd never expect to be...more
Author: Sunil TannaAnd even then most of the typical symptoms are not extreme enough to suspect a condition of such magnitude, unless a woman has a genetic predisposition for it. Cervical Cancer Causes Of Yet, women should still be knowledge of...more
Author: Sunil TannaThe women's reproductive system is the harbor of human life. Cervical Cancer Causes Other Than HpvThe womb, specifically, is where a potential human life is nestled. The women's unique body serves as the breeding ground for the...more
Author: Sunil TannaOvarian cancer is a predominantly destructive cancer and is rarely detected in its early stages. Cervical Cancer Causes And Symptoms It is the gynecological cancer with the highest mortality rate. Ovarian cancer is the fourth...more