Ovarian cancer is the fifth largest killer of women, with a woman having a 1 in 75 chance of contracting it and a 1 in a 100 chance of dying from it. Who contracts it – and who survives – often comes down to who has it diagnosed the earliest.
Read MoreEsophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the esophagus. Even though esophageal cancer is an uncommon cancer, any signs or symptoms of it should not be ignored as only about 20 percent of patients survive at least 5 years after diagnosis. Knowing what to look for and possible ways to prevent this cancer is a first step in avoiding it to begin with.
Read MoreVaricose veins can be an unsightly condition appearing like gnarled, enlarged veins usually found in the legs and feet. These swollen, twisted veins can be seen just below the skin surface. They can cause mild to moderate pain, blood clots, skin ulcers (sores), a heavy or aching feeling, a burning sensation or itching above the affected veins.
Read MoreIt's the 9th leading cause of cancer overall, but number 4 among men. Although bladder cancer is often regarded as an old man's disease, itcan hit at any age.
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