Colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the large intestine. Colon cancer is also occasionally identified as colorectal cancer or rectal cancer depending on its origin. The large intestine is the final part of the digestive system, also known as gastrointestinal (GI) system, and it consists of colon and rectum. Colon is…
Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries. Ovaries are female productive glands responsible for producing eggs and female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths for females. The American Cancer Society estimates for ovarian cancer incidence in the United States for 2020 are:…
Liver cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of liver. Liver is the body’s largest internal organ and it is mainly responsible for nutrients breakdown and storage, bile production and excretion, regulation of clotting factors and detoxification of toxins. Liver cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer deaths…
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the pancreas. Pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that is responsible for releasing enzymes that help with digestion (exocrine function) and produces hormones, including insulin and glucagon, that help manage the blood sugar (endocrine function). Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 7% of cancer…
Celecoxib, sold under the brand name Celebrex, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief and inflammation. It is typically used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and dysmenorrhea. How does Celebrex work on cancer cells? Celecoxib inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is an enzyme responsible for several processes of cancer development, formation of…
Breast cancer is a cancer that occurs when abnormal cells form in the tissues of the breast, which usually form a mass (tumour). 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It is a cancer that occurs in the prostate – a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is located between the penis and bladder and is responsible for producing fluid that helps make seminal fluid…
Many of us may have known Metformin as a common oral medication for treating type 2 diabetes. However, what we may not know is that Metformin has been shown to also have anti-cancer effects. How Does Metformin Work on Cancer? Metformin affects cancer both directly and indirectly. Directly, Metformin interferes with cancer-promoting signaling pathways. Therefore,…
Cancer is complicated. Once diagnosed, you are told your specific type of cancer, and there can be many. Lung cancer is usually broken down into 2 categories: The most common type non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Once you have established the type of cancer you have, treatment options…
Lung cancer is a cancer that develops from the lungs which are the two spongy organs inside the chest wall. There are many types of lung cancer, but the most common ones are: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): represents approximately 80-85% of all lung cancers and the 3 most known subtypes include squamous cell carcinoma,…
