Asian men who live in Asia have very low rates of prostate cancer. However, when Asian men relocate to westernized countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom, their prostate cancer rates increase, suggesting that factors such as environment and diet may be strongly associated with the disease.

What are Moles

Moles are small, usually dark skin growths composed of a group of cells called melanocytes. These cells make the pigment melanin. Moles are very common. The average adult has about 40 to 60 moles and other skin growths.

Moles often are black, brown, or tan. They usually are no bigger than a pencil eraser and are round or oval in shape. Moles may be flat or raised. They may be present at birth or develop during childhood, and almost all are present by age 40.

More than 90 percent of primary care doctors and 65 percent of oncologists do not know the major long-term side effects of four drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer and colon cancer, according to findings from a survey by the National Cancer Institute.

Dragon-boat racing may help breast cancer survivors cope with post-recovery trauma and improve their mental and physical health.

Dragon-boat racing is an ancient Chinese sport that began in the 4th century BCE. Teams of 10 to 20 paddlers crew the long, narrow canoe-like boats. A drummer at the bow and a tiller (or steerer) at the stern guide the team.

Skin cancer first appears as a growth, or abnormal accumulation of cells. It sometimes takes the form of a sore or pimple that does not heal. The sore may bleed or ooze fluid, crust or scab over, and then ooze or bleed again. Cancer can occur on almost area of the skin, but is most common on areas often exposed to the sun. Skin cancer usually is painless.

Symptoms Of Skin Cancer

The most common symptoms are:

1. A new growth on the skin.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer -- and the third leading cause of cancer deaths -- in the United States.

One in 19 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer during their lifetimes.

More than 80 percent of all cases of colorectal (colon or rectal) cancer could have been prevented with early and regular screenings.

Only one in three people ages 50 and over have received the recommended colon cancer screenings.