The average person breaks into a sweat when they exercise or their body gets overheated. Sometimes nervousness or anxiety can also cause sweating. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating that is not related to the usual triggers of sweat. This is a problem that is very embarrassing for the patient. It causes the person to sweat uncontrollably and can even soak clothes. Hyperhidrosis negatively impacts a person’s ability to lead a normal life. The most severe cases require surgical removal of sweat glands or interrupting the nerves that signal to sweat. The non-surgical treatment options for hyperhidrosis are: Prescription-strength antiperspirants Patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis usually try OTC antiperspirants. These products work for mild cases and are usually packaged in combination with a deodorant. They are mild and do not cause skin irritation. More severe cases need a prescription-strength antiperspirant. These products are usually based on aluminum chloride and are applied to the skin before bed. They can cause irritation and one must be very careful to avoid the eye area. The antiperspirant is washed off in the morning. The resulting skin irritation is then treated with the application of a hydrocortisone product. Iontophoresis Iontophoresis is a treatment that involves the patient immersing their hands and feet in a tray of water that is subjected to a low current.

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that affects women. When undifferentiated cells grow abnormally and rapidly in the ovary, the condition is termed as ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is quite hard to detect and only shows up after the condition as spread to the surrounding tissues. This can make treatment and survival more complicated than it would’ve been if it was detected earlier. Ovarian cancer can be due to genetic causes. Treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and rarely, removal of the ovary. The ovary can be removed even after fully cured, as a precaution against a relapse. Determination of the stage of ovarian cancer There are two systems to classify the stage of ovarian cancer of a patient. They are FIGO and AJCC. They both use the following factors to stage cancer: T T stands for the extent or size of the tumor and where it has spread. The body is checked to see if the tumor has spread outside the ovary to the pelvic region, fallopian tube, or other organs near the pelvis. N N stands for the extent to which the lymph nodes are affected and if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in one’s pelvis or the lymph nodes around the aorta.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, the most serious of its kind and involves the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin, the color-giving pigment. It can also occur in the eyes, throat, and inside the nose. Melanoma can be detected early if one looks out for symptoms such as an unusual growth on their skin, change in color, size or shape of an existing mole, etc. These symptoms can show up anywhere on the body as it is a form of skin cancer. Melanoma is a common type of cancer and affects more than 1 million people in the country. The early warning signs and symptoms of melanoma Abnormality in a mole A normal mole is a brown, tan, or black, evenly colored spot that may or may not be flat on the skin. They can be of various sizes but are commonly less than 6 millimeters in diameter. Moles can be present from birth but they can also develop during a person’s childhood or young adulthood. Some moles may fade away after a few years and others usually remain the same in shape, size, and color. Most moles are harmless but it can also pose to be a sign of melanoma.

Lymphoma is a type of cancer. Cancer is the abnormal and uncontrollable growth of mutated cells that divide continuously without dying. They form a tumor in the infected area and then break off to spread to the other parts of the body. When the tumor develops in the lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are part of the body’s immune system which fights against infections. This type of cancer is quite rare and there have been many successful treatments. The symptoms of lymphoma include enlarged lymph nodes, weight loss, fatigue, etc. It can be treated through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, etc. The common types of lymphoma Lymphoma is classified under two major sections: Hodgkin’s lymphoma Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Hodgkin’s lymphoma Hodgkin’s lymphoma consists of all the types of lymphoma identified by Dr. Thomas Hodgkin. Patients who have Hodgkin’s lymphoma have RS (Reed-Sternberg) cells which are large, cancerous cells. The types of lymphoma that fall under this category are given below: Lymphocyte-depleted Hodgkin’s disease This type of lymphoma that mostly affects people over thirty years of age is very rare and aggressive. The lymphocytes of these patients have an abundance of RS cells and those affected mostly have a compromised immune system. Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s disease Commonly affecting men, it is diagnosed early and both RS cells and lymphocytes are present equally in the tests.

It’s important to note that certain types of leukemia occur without distinct signs or symptoms. In some cases, these signals may develop too slowly to be noticed. Symptoms can also differ according to the category of leukemia. However, there are certain early warning signs of leukemia that have been established and early intervention can make all the difference to the patient. What is leukemia? When the body’s blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow and lymphatic system are attacked by cancer, it is known as leukemia. The disease affects the white blood cells and the word “leukemia” originated from the Greek words “leuco” (white) and “haima” (blood). There are several types including acute lymphocytic, chronic myelogenous, acute myelogenous, and chronic lymphocytic. Some occur in children, others only in adults and some in both. Signs and symptoms Excessive sweating at night waking up with body, clothes and bed-linen damp with sweat. Night sweats have been observed to be early symptoms of leukemia and some other cancers. Though this is not a definitive symptom, when taken in combination with others, it is an important one. Anemia Reduced level of red blood cells with low levels of hemoglobin is an important symptom of leukemia.