As requested by countless people through emails and phone calls, DCA Cancer will take a look at the various reports given through the news and reputable doctors regarding the benefits of DCA as a treatment against cancer. Due to the massive amount of press DCA has received in the last decade, we couldn’t fit everything […]
In our last article Warning Signs of Skin Cancer, we discussed the ABCDE’s of skin cancers but what are these skin discolorations? Here are four of the common skin discolorations that are known to be signs of potential skin cancers. Changes to Watch For.. Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) Small, scaly patches caused by too much […]
Skin cancers usually start as changes to your skin, such as moles or discolorations, and can be the early signs of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma. They can be precancerous lesions aren’t cancerous however could become cancer over time. Statistics show that 40 – 50 percent of fair skinned people living to […]
May has been designated National Melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention month by the American Academy of Dermatology and the goal is to raise awareness about skin cancer and increasing the chances of early detection so early treatments can be given. It is very important that skin cancers like melanoma which a rare and often deadly form […]
What is the uncontrollable growth of cells invading and causing damage to surrounding tissue? Most of us know this as Cancer. A growth or sore in the mouth that doesn’t go away could be Oral cancer. This includes cancers of the tongue, cheek, lips, floor of the mouth, soft and hard palate, pharynx or throat […]
Cancer prevention is a concern of almost everyone. Here are some tips to help reduce your risk according to the Mayo Clinic. You can take charge by eating a healthy diet and get screenings regularly. Reports can be conflicting about cancer prevention. The specific tips recommended in one study can be advised against in another […]
What is Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women with an estimated 11,000 women to be diagnosed this year and over 4,000 deaths. It is a cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina, and […]
What Is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian Cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer related deaths among women of the ages 35-74. This form of cancer begins in the ovaries, which are the reproductive glands found in women on each side of the uterus in the pelvis. These glands are the main source for the female […]
September marked the 11th anniversary of September 11th attacks. Even after so much time the far reaching effects are still being felt. Fourteen types of cancers have been added to the list of illnesses caused by the tragedy, bringing the total to 58. The additions covered by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, […]
The great Tanning Bed debate continues.. are they safe or are they as bad for you as smoking? Just when you thought you heard the final verdict on how safe tanning beds are, the $4.9 billion industry fights back and defends itself saying that tanning is a good source of vitamin D and that doctors […]
