An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm. Literally, a swelling; in the past the term has been used in reference to any swelling of the body, no matter what the cause. However, the word is now being used almost exclusively to refer to a neoplastic mass, and the more general usage is being discarded. Also: Tumors, Tumour, Tumours

	Actinic Keratoses Related Topic "Actinic keratoses are common premalignant skin tumors that appear as small, raised, flaky lesions usually found on heavily sun-exposed skin in older people..." Adenoma Related Topic "An ordinarily benign growth of epithelial tissue in which the tumor cells form glands or gland-like structures that tend to exhibit glandular function..." Alveolar Soft-Part Sarcoma Related Topic "...The legs are the most common location of these tumors..." Anemia (Iron deficiency) Relationship to Fibroids "Submucous fibroids are the type that most commonly cause significant problems; even small tumors located in or bulging into the uterine cavity may cause heavy bleeding, anemia, pain, infertility or miscarriage..." Angiosarcomas Related Topic "Malignant tumors that can develop either from blood vessels (hemangiosarcomas) or from lymph vessels (lymphangiosarcomas)..." Bacterial Dysbiosis Relationship to Breast Cancer "...A putrefaction dysbiosis is accompanied by an increase in fecal concentrations of various bacterial enzymes which metabolize bile acids to tumor promoters and deconjugate excreted estrogens, raising the plasma estrogen level..." Relationship to Colon Cancer "A putrefaction dysbiosis is accompanied by an increase in fecal concentrations of various bacterial enzymes which metabolize bile acids to tumor promoters..." Benign Related Topic "...Often used to refer to cells that are not cancerous; they tend to grow slowly and don't spread (metastasize) like cancer tumors do..." Bile duct Cancer Recommendation Surgery "The optimal and only definitive treatment is the complete surgical removal of the tumor, which is not often possible..." Bindweed As A Treatment "...Other researchers have found that the combination of angiogenesis inhibitors plus immune system stimulants hasten the process of tumor shrinkage..." Bladder Cancer Our Question about blood in urine "...However, these symptoms can also indicate bladder infections, stones or benign tumors, so a medical diagnosis is necessary to rule out or confirm cancer of the bladder..." Bone Cancer Our Question about diffuse bone pain "...Pain usually results when a tumor pushes on bones, nerves, or other organs in the body..." Brain Tumor The Condition "...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of a brain tumor depend mainly on the size of the tumor and its location in the brain..." Our Question about decrease in ability to use arm(s) "Gradual loss of movement in an arm or leg can indicate a brain tumor..." Recommendation Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance "According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of aspartame, brain tumors can be triggered or worsened by ingesting aspartame..." Recommendation LDN - Low Dose Naltrexone "The presence of opioid receptors on tumor cells is considered necessary for low dose naltrexone to be beneficial..." Breast Cancer Our Question about blood in nipple discharge "...You should definitely discuss any nipple discharge with a doctor -- especially if you are a man, because the usual cause is a tumor and you will need treatment..." Recommendation Melatonin "...Many animal studies have demonstrated an increase in tumor growth rates in animals whose pineal glands have been removed..." Recommendation Vitamin E "Vitamin E succinate is a derivative of fat-soluble vitamin E and has been shown to inhibit tumor cell growth..." Cancer Therapy, Cell-Specific (CSCT) As A Treatment "...They believe that the Zoetron therapy can in many cases decrease the total tumor burden on a person's body..." Cancer, General Our Question about vegetarian, vegan or raw-food-vegan diet "...Taking autopsy samples, traces of a molecule called NeuGc can be found in human tissues, particularly in human tumors (especially breast cancer)..." Recommendation Melatonin "...Many animal studies have demonstrated an increase in tumor growth rates in animals whose pineal glands have been removed..." Recommendation Rosemary "...An extract of rosemary, called carnosol, has inhibited the development of both breast and skin tumors in animals..." Recommendation Hydrazine Sulfate "...This both stops the constant energy drain on the body and robs the tumor of a significant source of energy..." Recommendation Herbal Combinations "...The results of this group of observations, conducted in China, showed that the combined use of "C" Formula and "Y" Formula had confirmed therapeutic effect on the treatment and prevention of tumors..." Recommendation Coffee Enema "...Around tumors are zones of "wounded" but still non-malignant tissue, swollen with salt and water..." Recommendation Vitamin D "...Vitamin D may also go beyond cancer prevention and provide tumor therapy..." Carcinoid Cancer Our Question about black or tarry stools "Significant blood in the stool from a carcinoid tumor can cause bowel movements to become black..." Relationship to Vitamin B3 Requirement "Niacin frequently becomes deficient when these tumors are present because of its increased metabolism to form tryptophan..." Recommendation Chromogranin A (CgA) Test "The measurement of CgA is considered "the gold standard" of chemical tests for confirming the diagnosis of carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors and following their course..." Recommendation High/Increased Protein Diet "...An adequate intake of the amino acid tryptophan, along with niacin, can prevent the tendency towards pellagra, which may otherwise occur from the excessive use of tryptophan by carcinoid tumors..." Recommendation Conventional Drug Avoidance "Adrenaline-like drugs should be avoided for carcinoid tumors as they can cause carcinoid crisis attacks..." Carcinoma Related Topic "Malignant growth of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissue and giving rise to metastasis: An invasive malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body..." Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Related Topic "...Symptoms may result from a blow, swelling, a tumor, rheumatoid arthritis, or a small carpal tunnel that squeezes the nerve..." Chanca Piedra (Break-Stone) As A Treatment "...Chanca Piedra has also traditionally been used for diabetes, prostate disorders, asthma, fever, tumors, bladder infections, as a diuretic, for painful joints, jaundice, indigestion, vaginitis, viruses of the reproductive tract, proctitis, poor circulation, excessive phlegm, bronchitis, and coughs..." Chondrosis Related Topic "Formation of cartilaginous tissue; term used in the past for a cartilaginous tumor..." Chromogranin A (CgA) Test As A Treatment "Several studies have shown that Chromogranin A is the most universally helpful marker that is found to be elevated in the circulation of about 90% of patients with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors..." Coconut As A Treatment "...In animal studies, feeding unprocessed coconut and coconut oils prevented tumor development, both malignant or benign..." Colon Cancer Recommendation Arabinogalactans "...These special fatty acids are critically important for the health of the colon: Having an adequate supply of these fatty acids is thought to make colon cells more resistant to both tumor promotion and a variety of intestinal disease..." Colorectal Cancer Related Topic "A cancerous tumor of the large intestine..." Desmoid Tumor Related Topic "A fibrous tissue tumor with features in between fibrosarcoma and benign tumors such as fibromas and superficial fibromatosis..." Diabetes Type II Relationship to Sarcoidosis "It is often difficult to diagnose Sarcoidosis as signs may mimic diabetes, hypopituitarism, optic neuritis, meningitis, tumors, or other neurologic disorders..." Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Related Topic "...fibroids, adenomyosis, endometrial or cervical cancer, pelvic infection including endometritis (infection of the lining of the uterus), endometriosis, polycystic ovarian disease, ovarian cyst or tumor, thyroid dysfunction or blood clotting abnormalities..." Fibromas Related Topic "Benign tumors of the fibrous tissue (tendons and ligaments)..." Glomus tumors Related Topic "Benign perivascular (around a blood vessel) tumors..." Hemangioendotheliomas Related Topic "Blood vessel tumors that are less aggressive than hemangiosarcomas but still considered a low-grade cancer..." Hemangiomas Related Topic "Benign tumors of blood vessels..." Heparin As A Treatment "...Some conditions that appear to be sensitive to heparin include ... Cancer (Inhibits tumour growth, metastasis and angiogenesis, and increases survival time in animal models)..." Hot Applications (Thermotherapy) As A Treatment "...High-intensity heat is also used to destroy some types of benign and cancerous tumors..." HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) Relationship to Cervical Cancer "...Cervical cancer is the first major solid tumor cancer to be identified as being caused by a virus..." Hyaluronic Acid As A Treatment "...acid is one of the chief components of the extracellular matrix, contributes significantly to cell proliferation and migration, and may also be involved in the progression of some malignant tumors..." Hydrazine Sulfate As A Treatment "The largest study of hydrazine sulfate (740 cancer patients in the Soviet Union) found that hydrazine sulfate produced stabilization or regression of the tumor in 50..." Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Our Question about nosebleed frequency "Recurrent nosebleeds are a sometimes a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hypertension, a bleeding disorder, or a tumor of the nose or sinuses..." Immunotherapy As A Treatment "...Cancer immunotherapy attempts to stimulate the immune system to reject and destroy tumors..." Intravenous Pyelogram Related Topic "...By showing up as white on the dark X-ray film, the IVP can detect tumors or damage caused by a tumor in the kidney..." Kidney Cancer Recommendation Surgery "...It may be possible to remove only the cancerous tissue and part of the kidney if the tumor is small and confined to the very top or bottom of the kidney..." Leiomyomas Related Topic "Benign tumors of the involuntary muscle..." Leiomyosarcomas Related Topic "Malignant tumors of involuntary muscle tissue..." Lipomas Related Topic "Very common benign tumors that are made of normal fat cells..." Liposarcomas Related Topic "Malignant tumors of fat tissue..." Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement The Condition "...Bile flow can be restricted also by extrahepatic means such as gallstones, pregnancy, or other physical causes such as tumors..." Low Melatonin Level Relationship to Breast Cancer "...Previous research suggests that unusually low levels of melatonin, which can be seen if humans are exposed to light during the night, may promote tumor growth..." Lymphangiomas Related Topic "Benign lymph vessel tumors that are usually present at birth..." Lymphoma Related Topic "Any tumor of the lymphatic tissues..." Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Related Topic "The most common malignant soft tissue tumor found in the arms or legs..." Myasthenia Gravis Relationship to Thymoma "About 15% of patients with myasthenia gravis are found to have a tumor of the thymus gland, known as a thymoma..." Myxoma Related Topic "A benign tumor that usually is located in muscles but does not develop from muscle cells..." Neoplasia Related Topic "The presence of abnormal cells forming a growth or tumor, unable to perform their normal functions, and replacing healthy cells..." Neuritis/Neuropathy Relationship to Sarcoidosis "It is often difficult to diagnose Sarcoidosis as signs may mimic diabetes, hypopituitarism, optic neuritis, meningitis, tumors, or other neurologic disorders..." Neurofibromas Related Topic "Benign tumors of nerves..." Neurofibrosarcomas Related Topic "Malignant tumors of the cells that surround a nerve..." Nodular Tenosynovitis Related Topic "A benign tumor of joint tissue..." Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Recommendation Vitamin D "...Vitamin D as a modulator of tumour growth in low grade lymphomas..." Noni As A Treatment "...Reasons For UseTraditionally, the fruit has been used for aging, diabetes, halitosis, hemorrhoids, tumors, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, and as a tonic for overall health and energy..." Ovarian Cysts Related Topic "...They occur as either "dermoid cysts", which are benign tumors that may nevertheless recur on either ovary and contain elements derived from the skin (hairs, sebum, teeth), or other organic cysts..." Papain As A Treatment "...It has been used for such conditions as sores, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, tumors, hay fever, and psoriasis..." Pheochromocytoma Related Topic "Encapsulated tumor of the adrenal gland secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine..." Phytoestrogen Related Topic "...Unlike real estrogen, however, plant estrogens do not stimulate cell growth, therefore, plant estrogens are believed to inhibit the growth of tumors that would normally be stimulated to grow by real estrogen..." Pituitary Tumor The Condition "...Cells within the brain normally grow in an orderly and controlled way, but if for some reason this order is disrupted, the cells continue to divide and form a lump or tumor..." Polyp Related Topic "A usually nonmalignant growth or tumor protruding from the mucous lining of an organ such as the nose, bladder or intestine, often causing obstruction..." Prostate Cancer Recommendation Soy Isoflavones (genistein, daidzein) "...Laboratory studies are backed up by observations in Asian countries, particularly Japan, where men may develop small prostate tumors but rarely the kind of large, aggressive tumors seen in American men..." Recommendation Melatonin "...Many animal studies have demonstrated an increase in tumor growth rates in animals whose pineal glands have been removed..." Red Wine As A Treatment "...As well as being an antioxidant, resveratrol has been shown to reduce tumor incidence in animals by affecting one or more stages of cancer development (initiation, promotion and progression)..." Rhabdomyomas Related Topic "Benign tumors of skeletal muscle (the muscle that is attached to bone and helps us to move)..." Rhabdomyosarcomas Related Topic "Malignant tumors of skeletal muscle..." Rosy Periwinkle As A Treatment "...They found much more than they had hoped for; the plant, they found, contains two anticancer alkaloids- vincristine and vinblastine- that inhibit the growth of tumors..." Royal Jelly As A Treatment "...10-HDA has been shown to contain some of the following activities: weak antibacterial activity, inhibition of transplantable tumor and leukemia in mice, immune enhancing, liver-protectant, antiinflammatory, and radiation-protectant..." Sciatic Related Topic "...Although tumors can cause the problem, far and away the most common causes are a lower back subluxation (responding to adjustment) or pelvic congestion and edema (responding to laxatives, exercise, and..." Shepherd's Purse As A Treatment "...It is considered most effective for the treatment of chronic uterine bleeding disorders, including uterine bleeding due to the presence of a fibroid tumor..." Shiitake Mushrooms As A Treatment "...Lentinan acts by stimulating the immune system, rather than by direct action on the tumor..." Staging Related Topic "...Staging allows a physician to gauge the size and location of tumors by using information gathered from imaging studies such as CT scans and MRIs, and from pathology tests and physical examinations..." Stomach Cancer The Condition "...It is based on how deeply the tumor has invaded the stomach wall, whether or not the nearby lymph glands are affected, and whether the cancer has spread to other organs such as the liver or lungs..." Recommendation Surgery "The only way to cure stomach cancer is to find it early and remove the tumor through surgery..." Stroke Relationship to Brain Tumor "Older persons with brain tumors may be initially misdiagnosed as having had a stroke..." Synovial Sarcoma Related Topic "A malignant tumor of the tissue around joints..." Thymoma Related Topic "A tumor of the thymus, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system and is located in the chest, behind the breastbone..." Recommendation Radiation Therapy (Radio Therapy) "...This will not usually cure the condition but, because these tumors are usually slow-growing, will often control it for many years..." Recommendation Chemotherapy "Chemotherapy is sometimes given along with radiotherapy and can also be used when the tumor has spread to other parts of the body..." Recommendation Surgery "...When the tumor is non-invasive, completely removing it will cure the condition in most people..." TMJ Problems The Condition "...feet intolerance to heat and/or cold dry, unproductive cough; chronic or episodic hoarseness swallowing difficulties chronic respiratory, urinary tract, pelvic, or gastrointestinal infections benign tumors or granulomas in various parts of the body (e..." TNF Related Topic "Tumor Necrosis Factor..." Ultrasound Related Topic "Ultrasound testing uses sound waves projected into the body to produce an image of internal organs, structures, tumors, etc..." Uterine Fibroids Related Topic "Fibroids are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system..."

Last updated: Aug 15, 2009