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  Beginning Stages of Gum Cancer

  Instructions Definition Step 1: Gum cancer can happen to anyone. It is actually cancer in the gums of the mouth. The gums surround the teeth and are made out of soft tissue. When there is any type of cancer to this soft tissue, it is referred to either as gum cancer, gingival cancer or oral cancer. Identification Step 1: When it comes to the symptoms of gum cancer, there are... more.

• Bladder Cancer Stages

  Instructions Stage I Step 1: Bladder cancer in Stage I is in the earliest stage of the disease. There will only be cancer cells found on the surface of the bladder's inner lining. Stage II Step 1: In Stage II, there are cancer cells deep inside the lining of the bladder. There are still no cells, though, within the muscle of the bladder. Stage III Step 1: Once the... more.

• Intraductal Breast Cancer Stages

  Instructions Stage 0 Step 1: In Stage 0, abnormal cells develop in the ducts of the breasts. These cells may or may not be cancerous. It is often considered a pre-cancerous stage. Stage I Step 1: Stage I typically involves a small tumor. Cancer cells have not spread beyond the breast into any other area of the body. Stage II Step 1: Stage II tumors are still located in... more.

• What Is Level 4 Brain Cancer?

  Instructions Brain Cancer Types Step 1: There are two types of brain cancer: primary and metastatic. Primary brain cancer is the result of cancerous tumors originating in the brain or skull area. Those tumors and cancerous cells do not spread beyond the affected area. Metastatic brain cancer comes from cancer tumors elsewhere in the body that have metastasized, or spread. For example,... more.

• Prostate Cancer Prognosis

  Instructions Early Detection Step 1: Routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening has become more common, and is a fairly accurate detection of the presence of prostate cancer. A doctor may also perform a digital rectal examination (in conjunction with the PSA testing or on its own) to see if there are changes in the prostate's texture, or abnormal growths. Staging Step 1:... more.

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  Information on the Diagnosis of Stage III Colon Cancer

  Instructions Symptoms Step 1: Stage III colon cancer may not show many symptoms, according to the NCI. If symptoms are apparent, they may include frequent diarrhea or constipation, blood in the stool or persistent bloating. Detection Step 1: Colon cancer, including stage III, may be initially detected via a colonoscopy, which most doctors recommend for anyone over the age of... more.

• Types of Prostate Cancers

  Instructions Stage I Step 1: During stage I prostate cancer, the cancer is isolated to the prostate, is microscopic and can only be detected during a transurethral resection and less than 5 percent of the tissue is cancerous. The five-year survival rate for this stage is 100 percent. Stage II Step 1: During stage II, prostate cancer is still located in the prostate but can be... more.

• Ductal Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms

  Instructions Nipple Discharge Step 1: Spontaneous discharge of one or both nipples may occur in ductal breast cancer, and may be an unusual color or bloody. Breast Lump Step 1: A palpable lump may be felt in one or both breasts, however, it should be noted that a lump or mass need not be present for ductal breast cancer to be diagnosed. Preventative Mammography Step 1:... more.

• How to Explore Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer Treatment

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Computer with Internet access Oncologist Step 1: Get the facts on colon cancer. More than 150,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed each year, and 60 percent of those are diagnosed after the cancer has already started to spread to other organs. If you are over the age of 50 or have a family history of cancer, you should have a colonoscopy... more.

• Advanced Symptoms of Metastatic Breast Cancer

  Instructions Defining Metastatic Breast Cancer Step 1: Metastatic breast cancer is a stage-IV breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer, which is a stage-IIIB cancer, can quickly spread to other areas of the body. When breast cancer moves past the breast tissue and past the lymph nodes under the arm, it can travel via blood vessels to bone, lung, liver or brain. Secondary cancer... more.