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Acute LeukemiasALL predominates as the most common malignancy in children, with a peak incidence from ages 3 to 5 yr. It also occurs in adolescents and less commonly in adults. |
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Basal Cell CarcinomaBasal cell carcinoma (BCC), or rodent ulcer, arises from cells which resemble the basal layer of the epidermis, and may have its origin from skin appendage epithelium |
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Bronchial Carcinoma (Lung Cancer)Bronchial carcinoma is associated with the widespread habit of cigarette smoking, carcinoma of the bronchus is the commonest malignancy in males and is approaching the importance of breast cancer in females |
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Carcinoma of the BreastCarcinoma of the breast is the most common malignancy in Western women, accounting for about 30% of all malignancies. There has been a progressive increase in the incidence of breast cancer, but the mortality rate has remained stable. |
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Carcinoma Of The CervixCancer of the cervis is the most commonly occurring female malignancy in developing countries. Because cancer of the cervis is a preventable disease this is a deplorable situation. The incidence can be reduced by up to 90% utilising a properly designed ce |
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Familial PolyposisA heterozygous, autosomal dominant disease of the colon in which 100 or more adeno matous polyps carpet the colon and rectum. Malignancy developed before age 40 in nearly all untreated patients. Total proctocolectomy eliminates this risk. Follow-up of the |
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Kaposi's SarcomaKaposi's sarcoma may well have a vital aetiology. The lesions of this multicentric vascular neoplasm are usually purplish patches, plaques or nodules. Leakage of blood readily produces purpura and brown staining of the skin. The lymphatics can be affected |
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LeukemiasAlthough viruses cause several forms of leukemia in animals, the cause in humans is undefined; only 2 viral assocations are identified: The Epstein-Barr virus is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and the human T-cell lymphotropic virus, has been linked t |
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Lung CancerLung cancer kills more men and women than any other form of cancer.Since the majority of lung cancer is diagnosed at a relatively late stage, only 10% of all lung cancer patients are ultimately cured. 8 out of 10 lung cancers are due to tobacco smoke |
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Malignant MelanomaMalignant melanoma usually arises either from prevously normal-looking skin, or a benign melanocytic naevus. It may also arise from a naevus in a nail bed, in a mucous membrane or from the choroid or the iris. |
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