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RHS Admin of Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:What is anal cancer?Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus. The anus is the end of the large intestine, below the rectum, through which stool (solid waste) leaves the body. The anus is formed partly from the outer, skin layers of the body and partly from the intestine.
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RHS Admin of Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:How many people get cancer by being overweight or obese?
In 2002, about 41,000 new cases of cancer in the United States were estimated to be due to obesity. This means that about 3.2 percent of all new cancers are linked to obesity.
This answer is based on source information from the National Cancer Institute.
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RHS Admin of Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:How is colon cancer diagnosed?
The following tests and procedures may be used:
Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient's health habits and past illnesses and treatments will... Full Post -
RHS Admin of Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:How can I limit formaldehyde exposure in my home?
The EPA recommends the use of "exterior-grade" pressed-wood products to limit formaldehyde exposure in the home. Before purchasing pressed-wood products, including building materials, cabinetry, and furniture, buyers should ask about the formaldehyde content of these products. Formaldehyde levels
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RHS Admin of Riverside Health System answered:What is hepatitis B?
A serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. You get hepatitis B by direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected
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RHS Admin of Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:How is the spread of renal cell cancer diagnosed?
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the kidney or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment. The following tests and procedures
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RHS Admin of Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
A common symptom of colorectal cancer is a change in bowel habits. Symptoms include:
• Having diarrhea or constipation
• Feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
• Finding blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool
• Finding your stools are narrower than usual
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