The prostate is a very almond sized gland found in men which is a part of reproductive system. It is located below the urinary bladder. The prostate functions to produce thick white fluid called semen which mixes with the sperm which are produced by the testes. The prostate gland is surrounded by a sheet of muscle and a fibrous capsule. The early prostate cancer is confined to the gland alone with a good survival ratio.
One of the main constituents of the reproductive system of women are the ovaries which are present in the pelvis. The Ovaries produce the two important female hormones of estrogen and progesterone which is instrumental in releasing eggs. Menopause is the stage in the life of woman when her ovaries stop releasing eggs and make far lower levels of hormones.
Lung is the breathing organ of mammals, birds and reptiles. Most adult amphibians also have lungs. The main job of the lungs is to exchange gases. As blood flows through the lungs it picks up oxygen from the air and releases carbon dioxide.
Breast is an organ in the human body specially designed to produce milk to feed a baby. They are also called the Mammary glands. The breast is nothing but a modified sweat gland.
Cancerous cells can develop in the small amount of breast tissue that men have behind their nipples. Breast cancer occurs much more commonly in women than men. In the UK, approximately 250 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year
Skin cancer is one of the most common type of cancer all around the world. Skin being the largest organ of the body helps in protecting us against heat and infection. The skin is that part of the body which makes vitamin D. The cancer of the Skin begins in cells. Normally old cells die and new cells are formed everyday. But in patients suffering from Cancer the old cells do not die and they form a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor.
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