Research Notes on Tumors
A tumor is the name for a swelling or lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells usually called neoplasm. 1The word "tumor" actually refers to any type of lump or swelling in the body.2 Tumors are not always caused by cancer.1 A tumor can be benign, whereas cancer is considered malignant.1
Fast Facts:
- Tumors appear to occur when there is a problem with the dividing of cells in the body.3
- Some of the contributing factors to tumors are tobacco, obesity, inactivity (sedentary lifestyle), excessive alcohol consumption, radiation, genetic problems, excessive sunlight exposure, benzene, and a number of other chemicals and toxins.3
- Certain viruses can play a role in the development of tumors, such as cervical cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma.3
- Tumors can sometimes be found in one sex more than the other, and others are more common among children or the elderly.3
5 Great Resources on Tumors
- Wikipedia: Tumors
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Benign Tumors
New York Times Health: Tumors
- National Cancer Institute: Tumor Markers
- MedicineNet: Definition of Tumor
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5 Latest Headlines on Tumors
What is a Tumor?
- OhioHealth: Tumor vs. Cyst
- National Cancer Institute: Tumor Grade
- RightHealth: Tumor Guide
- WrongDiagnosis: Introduction to Tumors
What Are The Symptoms of Tumors?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Tumor Symptoms
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Tumors
- eMedicinehealth: Tumor | Cancer Signs and Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Tumors?
A.D.A.M. (via HealthScout): Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Tumors | Drug Causes of Tumors
- CureResearch: Causes of Tumors
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Tumors?
Anticancer: AntiTumor Vaccine
- Science Daily: New Cancer Treatment Targets Both Tumor Cells And Blood Vessels (Jun. 8, 2008)
- WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Tumor
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Tumors?
- CancerFightingStrategies: 11 Effective Natural Strategies to Defeat Cancer
- HealingCancerNaturally: Natural Treatments for Tumors
- HolisticCancerSolutions: Holistic Treatments for Tumors
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Tumors?
- U.S. National Institutes of Health (via WebMD): Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
- MedicineNet: Cancer Statistics
- New York Times Health: Tumor Types May Explain Survival Rates for Cancer (Oct. 24, 2006)
- FamilyDoctor: Types of Cancer
- National Cancer Institute: Tumor Grade and Detection
How Do You Prevent Tumors?
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthScout): Tumor Prevention
- Bio-Medicine: MicroRNA Helps Prevent Tumors
- News-Medical: Gene B-myb Essential In Preventing Tumors
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Tumors
- Science Blog: Tumor Oxygen Level And Blood Flow Fluctuate, Duke Scientists Discover
Planet Cancer: Information and Discussions on Types of Tumors, Removal, and Treatment
- Cancer Compass: Tumors Shrinking
- Cancer Forums: Brain Tumor Discussion Forum
Foundations and Support Groups on Tumors
- Gateway for Cancer Research: Today's Hope, Tomorrow's Cure
- A Single Light: A Single Light Support Group Database
- Live Strong: Lance Armstrong Cancer Support Foundation
- Cancer Research Foundation: Funding A Cure For Cancer
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Tumors
- Google Scholar: Journals and Articles
- JAMA: American Medical Association Journal for Tumors
- PubMed Central: Journal for Tumors
Clinical Trials on Tumors
- ClinicalTrials: Clinical Trials for Tumors and Cancer
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials For Tumors
- National Cancer Institute: Clinical Trials For All Types of Cancer
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia: Tumor Information
- ↑ WrongDiagnosis: Tumor Introduction
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 New York Times Health: Tumor Overview
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