By Dr Jim Roberts

Cancer is like a common concept for many people. Generally speaking, it is the formation of malignant cells in a specific part of the body. This is what many people know and think of when they hear of this disease. However, the disease comes with other things that they need to understand.

The term cancer must be specified as it can cover a very general concept. Particularly, the idea that many people refer to is the primary cancer. This kind of cancer is defined as the type of where the malignant cells originally appeared. It can be an organ or a tissue in a specific part of the body. On the other hand, it is to be contrasted with secondary cancer. Also known as metastatic cancer, this is the cells of the disease that has spread to the organs surrounding it.

A good illustration of primary cancer is when malignant cells form in the breast area. This means that during the examination of the patient, the doctors found the cells or the tumor specifically in the breast area alone and nowhere else. From these facts, the doctors can conclude primary cancer. However, if the malignant cells that came from the breast cancer and started affecting the surrounding organs such as the lungs, then the cause would be primary cancer with secondary lung cancer.

There is importance in knowing and defining primary cancer. For a treatment to be effective to a patient, it is important to know where the cancer started. In the example, when the cancer is identified to have started in the breast, it could recommend surgery and actually remove the tumor. Hormone therapy can also be given. The rate of effectiveness of the treatment increases when the source or location of the cancer is known. The road to being cancer free is to know where it started.

By Dr Jim Roberts

Cancer is one of the feared diseases of all time. It can take a person's life regardless of age, sex and race. As long as the malignant cells struck a part of the body, the cells can form a growth and later on affect the other parts. Primary cancer is the type where the cancer originated in a specific area (to be distinguished from secondary cancer).

What makes cancer even scarier is the fact that there are several treatments available but there are very few that work. There may be surgery, chemotherapy and all other treatment forms but there is no assurance that it will actually cure the cancer.

The good news is that cancer is something that can actually be prevented.

The most practical advice to prevent cancer is to always go for the all-natural options. This means that instead of consuming foods that are loaded with sugar, salt, fat and other preservatives, it is best to go for the organic stuff. Organic foods provide all the important nutrients and vitamins that foods naturally have. It is unlike the processed goods that though manufacturers claim that it is fortified with nutrients, they cannot deny the fact that it has already gone processing which already added preservatives. Fruits, vegetable, meat and poultry are best consumed when fresh and organic.

Steering clear of vices such as alcohol and smoking is another way to primary cancer prevention. The toxins contributed by cigarettes and alcohol offer great chances of having cancer. Alcohol, when taken in excessive amounts, will have the tendency to damage the liver. At the same time, cigarettes contain nicotine and tar that primarily affects the lungs but also affects other parts of the body.

Keeping everything balanced is the key to prevent cancer. This means having regular exercises, eating right and staying alcohol and tobacco free. Living a healthy lifestyle can do wonders against cancer.

By Andrea Wass

Primary cancer is one important concept about the disease. Many people have a misconception regarding this kind of cancer. They find no distinction between primary cancer and secondary cancer. The concept behind the former pertains as to where the cancer cells actually originated. Primary cancer is the organ or specific area where the cancerous cells first appeared.

The organ where the cancer is first seen can be identified. There are also cases when the primary place or organ cannot be identified. The determination as to where the cancer cells are first seen is important when it comes to choosing the treatment. If this is left undetermined and no treatment is given, the cancer will spread and affect other organs which will only cause more damage to the body of the patient.

Also, finding out the the location will also make the treatment more effective and suitable to the patient. For example, the cancer cells or tumors originated in the breast area, affecting the tissues as well as the lymph nodes surrounding. Its presence in the breast makes it primary breast cancer.

When it comes to breast cancer, certain options like surgery and hormone therapy can be administered to the patient. Since it is isolated only on a specific area, treatments can be specifically directed to it. The patient can undergo surgery for the removal of the lump and prevent further spread of the cells. She can also receive chemotherapy as secondary treatment in order to completely remove the cancer cells. Choosing the place where cancer originated makes it easier for the doctors to choose which treatment will work best for the patient.

What is important is to have the place of cancer pointed out in the earliest stage possible. Find the most effective treatment there is by finding the primary cancer.