what is steroid cancer?

Question

i just need to know, doctor said my auntie has steroid cancer in her breast. :-(

Answer 1

There is no Cancer called STEROID CANCER. It is only treating certain cancers with Steroids -

Steroids are substances made naturally by our bodies. The term steroid includes sex hormones, which are made by the reproductive system. But when you have steroids to treat cancer this generally means types of steroids called corticosteroids.

Corticosteroids are made by small glands found just above the kidneys, called the adrenal glands. They help to control many functions in the body, including

* How your body uses food to produce energy (your metabolism)
* Keeping the balance of salt and water in your body
* Reducing inflammation and allergies
* Controlling your mood and behaviour

There are a number of reasons why you may need to take steroids for cancer. You might have them

* To treat the cancer itself, often alongside chemotherapy treatment
* To reduce inflammation
* To reduce your immune response, for example, after a transplant
* To help relieve sickness when having chemotherapy
* To help increase your appetite

Most people who have steroids as part of cancer treatment only need to take them for a few days or weeks (short term). But you may need treatment for longer after a bone marrow transplant.-

Answer 2

Understanding what causes cancer is a complex process. Cancer has been linked to many factors, such as environmental exposures, lifestyle practices, medical interventions, genetic traits, viruses, familial susceptibility, and aging. Cancer is most probably the result of interactions between repeated carcinogenic exposures and an individual's susceptibility status (Fraumeni, 1982). Medical practices and drugs have also been linked to increases in cancer rates. Androgen -anabolic steroids used to promote athletic performance and prevent muscle wasting cause cancers in the liver, prostate, and breast (Conway, et al., 2000; Fraumeni, 1982). Estrogen replacement medications and steroid contraceptives may contribute to increased risk for developing cancers of the endometrium, vagina, ovaries, and breast (Coughlin, et al., 2000; Koukoulis, 2000; McCance & Roberts, 1998). Immunosuppressants, such as those used in transplant procedures, are linked to lymphomas, skin cancer, and soft tissue sarcomas. Interestingly, some chemotherapeutic drugs used to treat cancer, such as alkylating agents, are linked to cancers of the bladder and to leukemia (McCance & Roberts, 1998). In situations where long-term prognosis is a factor, the benefits must be weighed against the risks when choosing to use these drugs.
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http://www.bcpinstitute.org/
brochure2.htm


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Answer 3

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