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The link between UV radiation and Skin cancer

The link between UV radiation and Skin cancer

Skin is a very important part of our body, perhaps the largest organ and it is impossible to imagine a person without any skin. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths between 100 and 400 nanometers (shorter than visible light) which makes it invisible to the naked eye.
The sun gives off 3 types of UV …

Detecting Mesothelioma – Asbestos related cancer

Detecting Mesothelioma – Asbestos related cancer

A relatively rare but deadly cancer, mesothelioma kills between 15,000 to 20,000 people around the world every year.  This aggressive form of cancer is strongly linked to exposure to asbestos, a thread-like mineral once popular in building materials and insulation for the strength, durability, and fire resistance it provided.  Fibers of asbestos can be inhaled and then lodge in the …

Understanding Cancer : Public Awareness

Understanding Cancer : Public Awareness

Cancer is the uncontrolled and unnatural multiplication of cells in the body. In cancer, the affected cells grow and multiply rapidly and in uncontrolled manner, leading to formation of lumps and mass. These overgrown tissue competes with normal healthy cells for nutrition and vitamins . This leads to low nutritional resources for normal cells and results in gradual …

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