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Early And Late Signs Of Lung Cancer

2009-06-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

As with most cancers, the earlier you detect lung cancer the better your chances of survival. In fact, when it's caught in the first stages, there's an almost 50% survival rate after five years. This is a remarkable number considering the fact that overall, lung cancer has only a 15% survival rate.

So the earlier it's diagnosed the better.

And that's why being aware of the signs of lung cancer can mean the difference between surviving and becoming a statistic.

The Early Signs

Since the early signs of lung cancer can easily be mistaken for other conditions, it's often difficult to take them seriously. However, if you're experiencing a chronic cough that doesn't appear related to a virus or allergy, wheezing, chest pain, bouts of bronchitis, or a persistent fever ... it's time to pay attention.

Lung cancer symptoms are often related to the location of the lesions, which settle into the tissues of the lung first. That's why the early signs tend to reflect common cold, flu, and bronchial illnesses. Once the cancer moves beyond the bronchia, new symptoms arise.

The Later Signs

Once lung cancer has metastasize and moved beyond the bronchia, the signs can expand dramatically. For instance, if the cancer has spread to the brain, then common signs might include blurred vision, stroke, and migraines. As you can see, these are serious symptoms that could be related to any number of illnesses. The point is this: don't dismiss them.

In addition, signs such as depression, weight loss, fatigue, shoulder pain, difficulty swallowing, and hoarseness should be taken seriously.

When To See A Doctor

While you don't want to be running to your doctor every time you get the sniffles, if the above signs show themselves, especially if they're persistent, it's better to be safe than sorry. This is particularly true if you've been a smoker or are currently smoking, or if you've ever been exposed to asbestos over an extended period.

It only takes a few hours out of your life to make an appointment and visit your doctor. Here are the signs that should inspire action:

- Unexplained loss of weight
- Persistent shortness of breath
- Stubborn respiratory infections that keep coming back
- A chronic cough that has no apparent cause
- Pain in your chest
- Wheezing
- Fatigue (again, if it has no apparent cause)

The point to remember is that your immune system is busy fighting the cancer. This is why you may find yourself constantly run down and battling nagging infections. It's also one of the reason you may experience mood changes and irritability.

Conclusion

There is a caveat, unfortunately. Nearly a quarter of the people diagnosed with lung cancer never experience any symptoms at all. So while these lung cancer signs can serve as red flags, their absence doesn't necessarily mean everything is just fine. Another reason to see your doctor for an annual checkup.

Learn more about the early symptoms of lung cancer here: http://lungcancerinsights.com/early-symptoms-of-lung-cancer.html And for additional information about lung cancer, its stages and its treatments visit: http://lungcancerinsights.com

Antioxidant Therapies - DMSO Infusions

2009-06-13T07:29:00.000-07:00

By markus highland

The Origin

DMSO is dimethyl sulfoxide and A. Saytzeff, a Russian scientist, developed this in the year 1866. This DMSO to an all-natural lumber industry bi-product. Since 1866 many uses have been found for this substance.

The first thing to understand about DMSO is that it binds itself to free radicals. When this happens they become neutralized. In today's world we know that these radicals cause numerous diseases and can actually speed up the aging process in the blink of an eye. What it comes down to is that DMSO tries to destroy free radicals which help the diseases take shape.

This DMSO has been utilized by Dr. Revici in therapies since the year 1960 and has had a lot of success with it. Patients are searching out the therapy offered by Dr. Revici for any number of health conditions because the traditional treatments have not worked. Over the year people suffering with different types of cancer, HIV, Hepatitis and other viral diseases, allergies, autoimmune problems, addictions, asthma and many more chronic-type diseases have been able to have better health through the therapy he gives. Dr Revici died in the year 1998 but luckily for patients Dr Kramer, his grand nephew, took over his business and today is still treating people.

How DMSO Works to Improve Certain Health Issues

Since DMSO does neutralize the free radicals in the body, it can help improves many health issues. As we have said these free radicals do cause health issues to occur such as cancer, problems with kidneys and the liver, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's and different types of inflammatory type diseases.

The whole idea behind DMSO is to increase the blood circulation to the body's organs. While you may think of just your major organs, this process works throughout the entire body. Even people who experience swelling problems and issues that come along with it (carpal tunnel), can benefit from using DMSO.

The process is one of the most intriguing things you will learn about DMSO. The way it works is DMSO will mix into the water each cell holds. When this happens, the majority of the toxins will be flushed out and allow your body to heal at a faster rate.

Anyone who has issues with their immune system will enjoy the benefits of DMSO. Thanks to proper blood circulation and the DMSO blending with the water in cells, you will find the healing process works for bacterial and viral type diseases as well. Ridding yourself of all these things will help slow down the aging process.

DMSO infusions are being used by doctors along with traditional-type treatments to get more improved results fighting against the conditions talked about in this article.

While DMSO by itself is helpful, mixing it with other substances can be very affective against cancer. It actually attacks the cancer cells and literally kills them. Just keep in mind that DMSO isn't used by itself in the fight against cancer, but is most often mixed with Vitamin C or Cesium Chloride during the process.

Conclusion

In the end if you are suffering from anything that doctor's haven't been able to heal, you should look into DMSO. Even if it means asking your family physician about it and getting all the material needed to make a strong case for yourself. There are millions of people who use alternative medicine to combat diseases effectively. Why wouldn't you want to be apart of it?

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Do You Have A Delayed Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Claim?

2009-08-18T06:44:00.000-07:00

In cases involving the delayed diagnosis of prostate cancer most people focus only on whether the physician made a mistake. But this is only the first issue that an attorney must address when evaluating a potential claim. The other issue is whether there was any harm to the patient as a result of the physician's mistake, and if there was, was it the type of harm that would merit pursuing a claim.

It is usually easy to determine whether a physician had information, in the form of an elevated PSA test result or an abnormal digital examination, suggestive of possible prostate cancer. It is also usually fairly easy to determine the amount of delay. This is normally the difference between when the patient was diagnosed and when the physician first had the information about the abnormal PSA or digital examination results.

What may be more difficult to determine is the extent of the injury to the patient. Unless the PSA exceeds at least a 10.0 (anything above a 4.0 is considered high) or a bone scan reveals sign of metastasis, even if the cancer has a high Gleason score, most physicians would admit that it is impossible to determine the stage of the cancer without performing surgery. The examination of the specimen collected during the surgery determines whether the cancer had already spread beyond the prostate. Even with a PSA above a 10.0 it is still possible that the cancer is still contained and that surgery can be curative.

Consider a case where a physician performed a PSA blood test on his patient when the patient was 52 years old. The PSA level was 2.0 at that time. This level is generally considered to be well within the normal range. Two years later the physician repeated the PSA test on his patient. This time the result indicated a level of 4.2. This was marked as high in the report provided by the lab that conducted the blood analysis. The physician saw the patient four times over the next two and a half years without ever informing his patient of the abnormal test result or performing a follow-up PSA test. It was more than three years after the abnormal test result that the physician finally performed another PSA test. At this point the results indicated a PSA level of 5.25.

This was the first time the physician informed his patient of the prior elevated level. At this time, the physician referred the patient to a urologist. A biopsy revealed that he had cancer. Surgery revealed that the cancer had already spread to the seminal vesicles and there was evidence of vascular as well as perineal invasion. Given that the cancer had already began spreading beyond the prostate the surgery was not curative. The patient thus underwent hormone therapy. His PSA levels then began to rise post-operatively. This is indicates a poor prognosis making it unlikely that the patient will survive five years beyond the surgery.

The law firm that handled this matter reported that the medical malpractice claim on behalf of the patient and his wife was settled for $550,000. The patient was 60 years old at the time of the settlement. The agreement left the possibility of a wrongful death claim should the patient not survive beyond the applicable statute of limitations.

As this case illustrates, the nature of the injury to the patient was not known until the results of the surgery were reviewed and showed that the cancer had, in fact, already begun spreading outside the prostate. And it was not until the patient
s PSA levels began to rise post-operatively that the true extent of the injury was know. At that point the attorney is in a position to be able to fully evaluate the patient's claim. Notice that the law firm in this case limited the settlement only to the patient's medical malpractice claim.

Understanding the inevitable meaning of the post-surgical rise in the PSA they made certain to leave the possibility of a wrongful death claim open. Of course whether there will later be a wrongful death claim that can be pursued will depend on several factors including whether the patient dies as a result of the cancer or of some other cause and whether it happens during the time frame permitted by the applicable statutes of limitations and statute of repose.

Joseph Hernandez is an Attorney focused on catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. To learn more about prostate cancer cases visit his website at http://www.prostatecancerlaw.com/advanced-prostate-cancer.shtml

Why You Can Beat Cancer Survival Statistics

2009-07-28T03:40:00.000-07:00

By Rita Dalian

Whether you think that you can, or that you cant, you are usually right -Henry Ford-

Cancer is a unique disease and the footprint of that disease changes according to your unique body and your unique environment. No two cases of cancer are exactly equal and that in itself makes a mockery of cancer survival statistics. Cancer survival statistics can be frightening, and at first glance they can induce a sense of panic.

Cancer survival statistics will always give the probability of what will happen. It can never give the exact number of years a cancer patient will survive, or what will exactly happen. As it portraits a picture of what you should expect, it never came out of the frame of probability. Remember that the desire of a person to live can make a big difference. It can beat the odds, if you believe it will.

The result of realizing that you have cancer is very fearful. This fear may turn to be depression, and so on. Just like the others who also felt that way, it is normal. But people who follow this path are the people who proves the probability of statistics to be true.

Fear is normal. But this is the best time to believe that there is something more important than fear... it's your life. You should not allow your fear to eat you whole and drag you to a depression. It is your life you need to defend, and the best way to do it is to know that you can survive.

Whatever you read or see about cancer survival statistics, whether it is a medical paper, on the television, on the radio, in a newspaper or on the Internet, does not mean that they have to apply to you. It is your body and your cancer and you are in control and the earlier that you exercise that control the better you will be.

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Survival Statistics Of Cancer

2009-08-04T04:48:00.000-07:00

By Rita Goldman

Explaining Cancer Survival Statistics

Just like any other statistics, cancer survival statistics express statistical probability. It is the approximate calculation of the amount of cancer patients who will survive cancer regardless of their condition. Statistics can be good or bad.

As stated by Sen. Mitch McConnell on Health-Care Reform

Senate Wednesday, June 10, 2009

"One thing most people like about health care in the U.S. is the quality of cancer care that's available here. Far too many Americans die from cancer. Yet for all the problems we have, the fact is, America boasts some of the highest cancer survival rates in the world".

Cancer, when diagnosed and treated on its early stage has a higher chance of survival. So a woman who regularly examine her breast and had her regular mammograms before diagnosis of cancer has a higher chance of survival. This only proves that how you value your health before and after cancer has a great effect on the prognosis of cancer.

That is not to minimize the treatment nor its affect on the patient, but it is amazing the mental difference that a hundred percent cancer survival prognosis can have. A bad mental attitude does not help being positive and upbeat is a vital process in adjusting cancer survival statistics in your favor. Despite the fact that most people are terrified when they first receive the news that they have breast cancer overcoming that fear is a major part of the prognosis. Understanding cancer survival statistics can be extremely helpful in controlling your fears.

Few breast conserving treatment (BCT) data include women older than 70, yet a study of 910 women being treated by BCT for stage I"II breast cancer, when all patients received Radiotherapy (RT) found that a 65 month follow up found that a second cancer occurred in only 5.6 percent of cases. Six hundred and seventy six percent of cases were in complete remission (74.3%), 22 were evaluative (2.4%). 206 patients died (22.6%). The results of this study concluded that those that needed more aggressive treatment had been identified.

Improving cancer survival statistics is within your power, and empowerment regarding your treatment is the first of a series of steps that enable you to cheat the cancer survival statistics. Today cancer is a serious disease but it is not an automatic death sentence. The chance of surviving cancer depends firstly and foremost on the type of cancer, but your immediate environment, your diet, your mental state, your lifestyle all have an impact on whether your cancer survival statistics are better than the average.

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Siberian Chaga Used in Russia as Cancer Drug

2009-08-19T11:33:00.000-07:00

By Dr. Markho Rafael

Chaga grows as a black cankerous mass on birch, dead or living. It may rarely be found on beech, elm, ash or hornbeam as well.

Eurasians have used it for centuries to treat tuberculosis, digestion, and cancers of the heart and liver. [121]

Traditionally, the black "skin" of the mushroom was removed and the light inside boiled into tea. As a naturally compact remedy, it was conveniently portable to ancient healers.

Modern research on chaga has mainly focused on its potential application as an anti-cancer remedy. In Russia, this usage was already approved as early as 1955 to treat lung, stomach, breast and cervical cancers. [122]

One modern study from 1998 showed that chaga extract did in fact inhibit growth of cervical cancer cell lines under lab conditions. [123] Another study from 1995 reported that an isolate of the active compound betulin first inhibited growth of melanoma cells in a lab, and then killed them. [124, 25]

Further research has confirmed that some of the active compounds of Siberian chaga do decrease cancer cell growth. [125, 126]

The black color of chaga is caused by betulin, a medicinally active compound that makes up 30% of the skin. [127] The lighter inside of the mushroom is rich in fungal lanostanes. So chaga tea may be more effective if made with the whole mushroom, including the skin.

Even better are chaga extracts that are made with not only the whole mushroom but also the mycelium, because the mycelium contains higher levels of medicinal proteins than the fruit body of the mushroom.

Other research has found chaga to possess powerful anti-viral properties. In 1996, two studies published results of inhibitory effects on both influenza virus [127] and HIV. [128] Considering the nature of viruses, the most likely scenario is that chaga works on viruses by enhancing the body's own immune system, a theory confirmed by a paper published in 2002 and another in 2005. [25, 129] The same mechanism may explain the reported anti-inflammatory effect of chaga. [130]

Furthermore, alcohol extract of chaga mushroom has been found to lower blood sugar levels. [131] Chaga also demonstrates significant antioxidant properties that help protect the genetic integrity of the cells. [132, 133]

As an interesting anecdote that does not relate to human health but demonstrates the curative power of the Chaga mushroom, Paul Stamets mentions a Quebec arborist who uses a chaga poultice to cure chestnut blight. It not only cures the infection but the tree even becomes blight resistant after treatment. [134]

In his book Mycelium Running, Stamets also lists the following areas where research has shown chaga extract to have a beneficial effect: Bacteria; liver conditions; uterine cancer. [134]

Note: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Never use any medicinal mushroom or herb without prior approval by medical doctor.

Credit: Thank you to Paul Stamets for source material.

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Dr. Rafael has worked with natural health since finishing Chiropractic College in 1996. He currently specializes in medicinal fungi in partnership with Cordyceps Reishi Extracts, LLC, an NC business offering Siberian Chaga Mushroom Extract and much more. For the scientific references to this article, go to the Chaga Extract page and click on any number indicating a reference.

Skin Cancer - Facts You Need to Know

2009-08-19T13:44:00.000-07:00

While you have certainly heard of skin cancer, did you know that all three types of skin cancer are on the rise? This includes squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and the most serious form of skin cancer - melanoma. The good news is that almost all forms of skin cancer are preventable by avoiding sun exposure or other forms for ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is also true that early detection can result in successful treatment of even the most aggressive types of skin cancers.

So what exactly causes skin cancer?

Skin cancer is most likely to form on parts of your body that have the most exposure to sun. The most vulnerable areas include your face, lips, scalp, chest, neck, arms, hands and women' s legs. You might be surprised to learn that skin cancer can also develop in areas of your body that are rarely (or never) exposed directly to sunlight. These areas include between your toes, under your toenails or fingernails, the palms of your hands, and the genital area.

The risk of skin cancer is not limited simply to people with light complexions. But when dark skinned people do develop melanoma, they are more likely to experience it in parts of the body not usually considered to be sun-exposed.

There is also no standard time table for skin cancer to develop. Depending on the type of cancer, a skin lesion can develop slowly over many years or appear very suddenly.

Warning signs of skin cancer are usually visual. For basal cell carcinoma, you may notice a waxy bump on your face, neck or ears, or a flat brown scar-like lesion on your back or chest. Squamous cell carcinoma usually appears as a firm red nodule, or a flat scaly lesion, on the face, neck, ear, hands or arms.

Melonoma, which is the most deadly form of skin cancer, can develop anywhere on the body - although it is found most frequently on the trunk, head or neck of men and the arms or legs of women. Melanoma can appear as a large brown spot with darker speckles, or a mole that suddenly changes color or size or bleeds. Melanoma can also appears as a small lesion with an irregular border and blue, red, black or white spots. Shiny, firm dome-shaped bumps can also be a warning sign of melanoma, as well as dark lesions on the soles of the feet, palms of the hands, or on the mucous linings of the nose, mouth, anus or vagina.

While not all changes in your skin are cancerous, it is best to have your doctor examine any changes that you notice. With early detection, most skin cancer can be treated. And with proper sun protection, most skin cancer can be avoided altogether.

Barb is an online author who writes on many topics. She is a big believer in keeping a beach umbrella or sun cabana in the car, which she buys online at http://portablesunshade.com

Check Your Child For Cancer

2009-08-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

Many children suffer from cancers every year, many never finding relief. From Hodgkin Lymphoma and Liver cancer to Leukemia, this article will give information on symptoms, prognosis and when a doctor should be seen.

Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, which are also called leukocytes or WBC. Leukemia causes a large number of white blood cells to be made in the bone marrow, and these cells then crowd the marrow and burst into the blood. They cannot react as regular white blood cells do, and therefore are not useful in protecting the body from disease because they are irregular and defective. There are no causes known at this time for leukemia, but children with genetic disorders such as neurofibromatosis are at a higher risk of developing leukemia due to the medications used to suppress the immune system after transplants.

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that affects the lymph system, which is part of the immune system. This system includes bone marrow, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. Any cancer that begins in the lymph system is called a lymphoma. There is no known cause for this cancer, but evidence of infections may play a part in the development.

Symptoms

Anemia or a low number of red blood cells is normally one of the first signs of leukemia in blood tests as well as a higher than normal white blood cell count. Fevers and recurrent infections are common in children with leukemia due to the white blood cells being defective. Easy bruising or bleeding as well as joint and bone pain, swollen glands in the neck or groin, abnormal tiredness and poor appetite are common symptoms that should be followed up on with a physician. Hodgkin symptoms include swelling or pain in one gland that continues for weeks. Normally the first gland to be noticed is in the neck or armpit. Higher than normal temperature, night sweats as well as weight loss and severe itching are all common symptoms.

When Should You See A Doctor?

If a child has had to take any immune system suppressing medications due to another illness or disease for leukemia or Hodgkin, and a CBC shows higher than normal white blood cells or lower than normal red blood cells, a doctor should be sought. Blood smears that show abnormal blood cells are typically seen in leukemia patients, so if this test has been performed, a oncologist should be seen. If the child has an enlarged liver or spleen, this can often be a sign of some cancers in children, and any concerns you may have should lead you to a physician.

Samara is a busy mom of four including a set of twins and a special needs child. When she isn't running between soccer games and PTA meetings, she is putting her university education to work as a writer hoping to provide useful information for other moms and dads.

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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

2009-06-01T07:34:00.000-07:00

By Laurette Langerstein

AML or acute myelogenous leukemia is a type of cancer that attacks the human body's bone marrow and blood. The blood cells inside a human body are composed of red blood cells and white blood cells, also known as platelets. Patients who suffer from AML have insufficient amounts of red or white blood cells; in some cases these cells are cultivated in an anomalous, usually reckless pace, which results to the progression and development of illnesses.

Current statistics show that in the USA, approximately 11,900 new cases of acute myelogenous leukemia are being diagnosed each year. Studies also indicate that acute myelogenous leukemia is not contagious or genetic; it usually results from exposure to the chemical benzene. Research further indicates that 65 is the average age of a person suffering from AML.

Benzene Exposure

A chemical compound, benzene is highly flammable and is a recognized carcinogen. Although its use in gasoline has been minimized, it has turned into an essential solvent for industrial purposes. It is used in the production of synthetic rubber, plastic and certain drugs. Exposure to benzene has been linked to the development of acute myelogenous leukemia and other types of cancer.

The health problems that may result from exposure to benzene are:

*Leukemia and other forms of cancer

*Development of anemia

*Dizziness and confusion

*Immune system functioning below normal

Symptoms of AML

Patients who suffer from acute myelogenous leukemia are commonly unaware that they have been exposed to benzene. This is exposure often occurs through accidental ingestion or inhalation due to the nature of their work, or in their immediate surroundings. Benzene exposure over a prolonged period of time can result to acute myelogenous leukemia and other fatal diseases, which are sadly oftentimes diagnosed too late for the fatal end-results to be reversed.

Patients who have acute myelogenous leukemia experience the following symptoms:

*Joint or bone pain

*shortness of breath and fatigue

*Infections that are recurring

*Swelling of the abdomen

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Discover more about Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and benzene when you read the entries on the Benzene Leukemia Law Blog.

4 Possible Cancer Risk Factors

2009-05-19T07:31:00.000-07:00

Cancer is a disease that causes the process of cell division to go wrong in the body ultimately leading to the formation of a cancerous tumour. Although we know how cancer develops we do not know what triggers the cancerous growth. However, there are certain risk factors associated with it. In this article I will be discussing four of these possible cancer risk factors in greater detail.

1) AGE:- As discussed above, cancer develops when the process of cell division malfunctions. The older we get the more times our cells have divided meaning there is more opportunity for something to go wrong. Furthermore, the older we get the more times our body's cells release DNA damaging by products that can disrupt the process of cell division. Therefore, age acts as a cancer risk factor.

2) EXPOSURE TO CARCINOGENS:- Carcinogens are substances that are directly involved in the promotion of cancer. They can be found in; asbestos, car exhaust fumes, tobacco smoke (which contains over 70 carcinogens) and radiation. Therefore, people who are heavily exposed to these substances (such as heavy cigarette smokers) have an increased cancer risk.

3) POOR DIET:- Research suggests that certain foods can protect you against cancer. For example, fruits and vegetables contain a number of powerful anti-oxidants that can protect your cells from damage. Therefore, by eating a poor diet that is devoid of these nutrients you increase your risk of contracting cancer.

4) SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE:- Research has shown that there is a strong link between exercise and cancer risk. The more exercise you do the less likely your chances of developing cancer appear to be although it is not known exactly why. In a study of 40,000 men by Cancer Research UK those who walked or cycled for an hour a day were 16% less likely to get cancer. Therefore, people who lead an inactive, sedentary lifestyle have a greater chance of getting cancer.

Although no one is sure exactly what causes cancer to develop, research has identified the above as definite risk factors. Whilst aging cannot be controlled if you stay away from carcinogens, eat the right foods and exercise regularly you can significantly reduce your chances of contracting cancer.

Whilst every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative, it is intended for general information only. Cancer is a very serious, life threatening condition and you should discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes fully with your doctor.

Tom Parker owns and operates a number of useful fitness resources and websites. You can learn more about the different cancer risk factors by visiting; http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/what-is-cancer.html

Get Information on Prostate Cancer

2009-05-19T06:36:00.000-07:00

By Amanda Gamdana

There are certain issues that pertain to the males of our world, as there are issues that typically pertain to females. One of these involves cancer and when you think of women, I'm sure your mind drifts toward breast cancer. However, although it is rare, men can also contract breast cancer. When we ponder the issue of cancer regarding males, prostate cancer comes to mind. Today's man at a party is more likely to discuss this topic that that of his recently purchased sports car.

I don't doubt that a great deal of prostrate cancer research will have to be carried out before an effective cure can be found, perhaps for now prevention is all we can hope for. I suppose like most men, cancer is something that is always considered. I don't doubt that like me, most men haven't got it on their minds all day long. It only seems to bother me when I read something about the condition or hear another statistic about it. The television is the biggest reminder as the number of advertisements about breast and prostrate cancer is increasing.

Both will require far more investigation and examination before a cure can be found. We want an end to cancer because it is still one of the worst conditions known to man. The problem with cancer as opposed too many other conditions is that we can't stop it completely nor for the most part take general precautions against.

Sure, you can eat healthy, exercise and live right, but that doesn't mean you won't acquire cancer. Many other headline conditions are preventable, including HIV it is unfair to mention them in the same company as cancer. You don't have to put yourself at risk and get it, it's avoidable. Research is now available for all to see on cancer or almost any subject.

Today you can find out what the scientists have been up to with their research and not wait until they decide to leak it to the media. Research is the key and given time, funds and persistence all this investigation and analysis will provide the world with a cure.

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3 Major Types Of Cancer Explained

2009-05-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

Cancer is a disease that can affect any of the body's cells. It starts to develop when the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in your body's cells becomes disrupted or damaged. DNA contains specific instructions that tell your cells when to divide and multiply which allows them to grow in a controlled manner. If the DNA becomes disrupted then these instructions become distorted your cells start to grow in a rapid and uncontrollable way. This uncontrolled growth causes a lump to form which is referred to as a tumour. This tumour can ultimately become cancerous and start to affect other areas of the body. In this article I will be discussing three of the major types of cancer in greater detail.

1) CARCINOMAS:- Carcinomas are the most prominent type of cancer accounting for around 85% of all diagnoses. They develop in the epithelial cells that line the body and its organs. Carcinomas can be further grouped into four sub-types; squamous cell carcinomas (which affect the lining of the mouth and the airways), adenocarcinomas (which affect the lining of the glands), transitional cell carcinoma (which affects the lining of the bladder) and basal cell carcinomas (which affect the skin).

2) LEUKAEMIAS & LYMPHOMAS:- These types of cancer represent around 7% of cancer cases. They are grouped together because they both develop in the cells of the immune system. Leukaemias develop in the cells of the myeloid system which protects your body from bacteria and parasites. Lymphomas develop in the lymphatic system which help your body fight infection.

3) SARCOMAS:- Sarcomas are one of the rarest types of cancer accounting for less than 1% of all diagnoses. They develop in the connective tissues of the body and can be further divided into three main sub-types; bone carcinomas (which affect the bones), gastro-intestinal stromal tumours (which affect the stomach and the intestine) and soft tissue sarcomas (which affect soft connective tissues such as muscle and fat).

Cancer is a horrible disease which very often turns out to be fatal. Unfortunately, many people know very little about this condition and how it develops. I hope this article has helped you learn a little more about this disease and shed some light on the various types of cancer and the cells they affect.

Whilst every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative, it is intended for general information only. Cancer is a very serious, life threatening condition and you should discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes fully with your doctor.

Tom Parker owns and operates a number of useful fitness resources and websites. You can learn more about the different types of cancer by visiting; http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/what-is-cancer.html

Dogs Might Be Trained To Nose Out Cancer

2009-05-18T08:07:00.000-07:00

The fact that dogs have a unique flair was always known, but the fact that these animals are able to detect the presence of cancer cells in an organism of its host, surprised even the researchers themselves.

Scientists have long suspected that the cancer may produce a specific odor, which is unavailable to the human nose, in contrast to the dog. However, more guesswork is not passed. Now, this fact was confirmed by the results of research conducted in a British hospital, in Buckinghamshire.

As early as 1989 in the medical journal "The Lancet" has an article which tells about a woman turning to surgeons with a request to remove a birthmark from her feet. A woman complained that her dog is constantly trying to lick or bite it. The analysis showed that the mole was a mortal danger to women - it was melanoma - a form of skin cancer. Fortunately, the diagnosis was on time, and the owner "smart" dogs have been saved.

There are stories of such unusual behavior of the dog owners, who had been ill with cancer of internal organs.

Caroline Willis, together with colleagues from the hospital Amershama decided to test the hypothesis that a dog really capable of "diagnose" cancer.

Researchers have tried a group of dogs trained to determine the urine of patients with bladder cancer from healthy individuals.

The course lasted seven months. The experiment involved six dogs of various breeds. At the end of the seventh month the dogs were able to diagnose in 22 cases out of 54. This ratio represents 41% of success, that is many times more than an accidental coincidence (approximately 14%).

During the experiment, was an unusual story. All dogs unanimously pointed to the urine sample of a patient who had no bladder cancer. Doctors decided to examine it more carefully. And indeed, after further analysis, it turned out that the patient was sick with kidney cancer.

According to scientists, the best "diagnostician" showed a spaniel.

"Dogs can detect the smell of cancer, which is very difficult to catch all of today's existing chemical methods", - said scientist.

Researchers hope to create a chemical "map" of cancer which, in future, will be used to create special equipment for the diagnosis of the disease.

The work of scientists was published in the British medical journal.

The next stage in the work of scientists will study the ability of dogs in the diagnosis of other types of cancer, including skin cancer and testicular cancer.

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Hidden Secrets Of Cancer Treatments

2009-05-18T08:04:00.000-07:00

It is amazing what nature is able to offer us when it comes to cancer prevention and cancer treatment. Unfortunately we are faced with the truth that when it comes to natural cancer discoveries, the conventional prominent mainstream organizations from all over the world have a tendency of having their study results say different. What is sad is that it hurts the people who need it most, and in this case, what they don't know does hurt them.

In a survey from the Union of Concerned Scientists which was sent to nearly 6,000 FDA scientists, the results were a bit shocking. Only about 1,000 responded and almost 20 percent admitted that the FDA 'movers and shakers' wanted them to provide inaccurate, incomplete information to mislead the public, regulated industry, the media, and throw in the elected government officials. Less than half agreed that the FDA provides complete, accurate information to the public on a routine basis. And nearly half made the admission of being aware where commercial interests influenced the FDA to modify, reverse or withdraw their determinations or actions, and all of this basically comes down to greed.

My purpose in sharing this is not to bash the FDA, I leave that conclusion to you, but they do need to be held accountable. I would like to think that the spirit in forming the FDA was to structure guidelines that meet criteria to ensure quality for both you and I. Once compromises are made, it just gets easier the next time. A natural substance and therapy can't be patented, which means treatments that can't be patented can't make much money for the drug companies and the FDA, which gets a huge piece of the pie every time they give their approval.

So what happens? When a natural substance shows promise against cancer, the drug companies invest in trying to develop a synthetic version of the substance so it can be patented. Well, this doesn't work out to often, but letting the public know that there's an inexpensive, natural cure means no cash. This puts the powers-that-be into the compromising position of somehow swaying the public away from the natural cure and keeping the public looking unto them as the only hope. Thing is, cancer is huge money maker so at this point, it has gone way past a conflict of interest.

Along the way of misleading data, manipulated results with half truths, things have gone terribly wrong. Just take a moment to think about the numerous conclusions we have heard from the mainstream concerning natural remedies, their findings seem vague, inconclusive results to substantiate various claims.

There are quite a number of professionals who have not let the almighty dollar cloud their vision of saving lives and are at least open to stepping outside mainstream box and do some research. Mainstream doctor's cannot play both sides, treating patients with a natural protocol gets them ostracized from their conventional colleagues. Those who have cancer also suffer because insurance companies will not acknowledge anything but the conventional medicine method which leaves those on a fixed income, without sufficient funds, unable to pursue a protocol for a natural remedy which does not involve chemo and radiation.

Thankfully, there are still natural products available, it's just that a lot of people have been conditioned otherwise.

Joni Bell has many years of extensive study in the area of natural cancer prevention and treatment. He has numerous success stories of people being diagnosed living cancer free with use of alternative methods. http://apricotpower-info.com/

Some Information on Breast Cancer

2009-05-10T05:30:00.000-07:00

By Amanda Gamdana

Each and every October has been designated pink ribbon month. Unlike other specific days and sometimes weeks, breast awareness has been given a month. You may find local companies that promise to help with financial help and promoting pink objects. This all sounds very positive but just how much of this money is put towards giving information on breast cancer to the public and on research?

I have always been a great believer in knowledge and in this case learning more about breast cancer and when you should have a mammogram are important. If it is caught very early, recovery rates are good.

Although the information on breast cancer is available on the internet constantly, more resources are put into awareness of it during the month of October to tell women about what's available to them and to let them know that catching it early is vitally important. Sometimes it can even be treated successfully when caught later on.

One of the most important things to remember with information on breast cancer especially with something as serious as this is where you get your information from! Up to date information is published regularly on the internet by doctors and research organizations and they can give you a good picture about what you need to know.

Don't forget to always search for the latest findings because they will probably be the most significant and try to get information from your doctor about his thoughts on the subject. Any information on breast cancer you discover should also be given to all the members of your family even the younger ones who may not consider that they are at risk.

The importance of knowing these risks is because you may need to be screened earlier than would normally be the case. Breast cancer in the family is sign that you may need the mammogram earlier.

You should also find information on breast cancer pertaining to doing a self-exam. If you are able to examine yourself you may be in a position to find the lumps earlier. Once you have learned how to self-examine, make sure you tell the rest of your family and that it's important for them to learn as well.

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Alternative Cancer Cure Teatment Options are Gaining Popularity and Trust

2009-04-27T05:26:00.000-07:00

Medical science has taken great strides forward. However, the vulnerability to many diseases like cancer, remain. Thus, billions of dollars are spent on researching alternative cancer cure treatments every year through out the world. Alternative cancer cure encompasses methods, natural and otherwise, that go beyond the traditional realm of surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Some of them are:

Physical Touch method
Amidst the varied alternative cancer cure methods, Manual Healing or the Physical Touch method is widely known. In its arsenal, you have the age-old Chinese practice of Acupuncture. Here needles are put in the skin into specific energy flow ways in order to balance it. Though it is a debatable point whether Acupuncture can actually cure cancer, it has been to be a definite pain alleviator.

Reiki
The Japanese observation of Reiki is another alternative cancer cure methodology, which also works along similar lines. A Reiki master can unclog your congested energy pathways to relieve you of the pain of the disease and the treatment.

Chiropractic
Chiropractic provides a remedy for musculoskeletal disorders by working on the spine and the neck. Chiropractors believe that this boosts the immune system by restoring the bodily balance that had gone haywire due to cancer.

Massages
Massages, though not proven effective as a cancer cure, provide relief from pain and discomfort.

Nutritional Therapy
Amongst the other kinds of alternative cancer remedy, Nutritional Therapy is the most widely publicized. It has been medically proved that some food prevent and can even cure some cancer forms like breast cancer. In fact, recent discoveries point out to the cancer-combating agents present in fruits like pomegranates and red berries.

Naturopathy and Homeopathy
Naturopathy and Homeopathy are grounded on similar lines. Both therapies believe in achieving bodily harmony, which in turn rouses the self-healing process, which can relieve the symptoms of many forms of cancer like prostate, colon, liver or skin. The core difference in these two cancer remedy methods lies in their modus operandi.

While Homeopathy is almost like vaccination, wherein trace amounts of cancer-inducing agents are introduced in the body in an attempt to trigger a defense mechanism to combat the disease, Naturopathy is actually an amalgamation of various methods like Homeopathy, usage of herbal substances or electrical treatment to achieve the requisite bodily balance.

Other upcoming alternative treatments include:

While many alternative cancer treatment methods agree to the use of natural processes, some like the oxygen and ozone therapies profess the injection of oxygen and ozone to retard the growth of cancer cells and even have them transmute into normal cells.

Recently gaining ground in the dominion of alternative cancer treatment methodologies is the Bristol Approach, combining physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual therapies, aimed at corporal and mental well being.

Its underlying philosophy shares ground with many holistic lines of treatment. These empower the mind to control the bodily processes. The Bristol Approach also incorporates numerous self-help techniques to aid the cancer patient during this treatment period.

The synergistic effect of these alternative cancer cure methods is far greater than when used in seclusion. The alternative treatment is doubly effective when used in conjunction with some conventional mode of cancer remedy.

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Get the brief details about colon cancer

2009-04-22T08:32:00.000-07:00

By Tyron Raugh

Cancer is the growth of too many cells in a certain part of the body, and depending on which part of the body it occurs, it is given different names. An important organ that aids in the digestion of food in humans in the colon, commonly known as the large intestine. It is the last organ involved in the digestive tract. If cancer cells form in the inner lining of this colon, or at the rectum, that kind of cancer is called colon cancer. Colon cancer has become a common ailment in today's world.

All cells in a human body undergo the process of life and death. This growth is considered cancerous when it occurs against the natural rhythm and cannot be controlled by the immune system. These cells then form a mass, better known as tumors. Tumors are called benign or malignant, depending on how much the cells affect other regions of he body. Benign tumors do not spread or invade any other part of the body. Malignant tumors on the other hand keep dividing uncontrollable and can invade other parts of the body and destroy the healthy cells in the body.

There are many known risk factors that may increase the chance of colon cancer occurring in a human. Those over the age of 40 are said to be at a higher risk of developing colon cancer, and colon cancer has rarely been diagnosed in those under forty. Having a family history of colon cancer can also increase the chances of developing the disease. Other factors like having had benign tumors or polyps removed before, having a diet that is high in fat but low in fiber and having another illness that may increase chances of developing colon cancer are all considered to be risk of getting colon cancer.

There are many symptoms that are linked with the presence of colon cancer but having one or more of them does not necessarily mean colon cancer is present. Symptoms like bleeding from the rectum should never be ignored, but they do not mean you have colon cancer. Changes in bowel habits, pain in the abdomen or rectum and a feeling that bowel movement cannot be completed are also symptoms. Again having these symptoms does not mean you have colon cancer but they should be taken seriously and a doctor has to be consulted to find out what may be causing these irregularities.

Researchers have gone far in identifying ways to cure colon cancer, and success rates are very high. Treatments for colon cancer include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and usually a combination of these therapies is given to a patient to increase the efficiency of treatment.

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Do You Have IBC - Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

2009-04-19T19:33:00.000-07:00

This is not your normal type of breast cancer. What is the norm - you ask? It is self examination looking for lumps or a hard tissue mass, MRI exam, mammogram, etc.

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a change in the breast tissue that does create a lump or hard tissue mass. Instead it is a redness, or possible swelling, maybe a warm feeling the breast area, or it could be an infection.

Bottom line it is some sort of change in the breast that is not normal. Check it out - immediately!

If you call your Doctor and ask about about IBC, he may not know what it is. Look for a medical professional that does about IBC. As I said it is not your normal breast cancer type.

Regardless of what some doctors may say IBC is not caused by an infection, it is caused by cancer cells blocking the lymph nodes. IBC is only about 1% to 3% of all breast cancers that have been detected in the U.S.

What are the symptoms? They are definitely different than what you might expect. There are no lumps and won't probably show up on a mammogram.

It appears that African-American and younger women have a higher incidence. IBC is aggressive in its growth. In fact, when it is first noticed it could already be at Stage III. By the time it is diagnosed it could be late State III or even Stage IV and may have already metastasized to other parts of the body.

So what are the signs...

Anything unusual with the breasts
One breast larger than the other
Soreness in one breast
Redness, rough texture like an orange peel
Inverted nipple
Thickened areas
A warm feeling which would indicate infection
Any pain with breast manipulation or otherwise

A doctor may be slow to diagnose, find another doctor. You cannot delay any diagnosis, days are important.

Locate some vitamin supplements like immune booster products, vitamin B17, apricot seeds (kernels), antioxidants, parasite and detox cleansing programs.

Cancer can be the result of a weak immune system or an immune system that is not doing its job correctly. Supplementation with vitamins, herbs and minerals that are targeted towards correcting the body's immune function is very important.

Vitamin B17 and apricot seeds, according to some information, target the cancer cells directly. Books have been written about vitamin B17 or laetrile. One is "The Death of Cancer", by Dr. Harold Manner.

Another alternative holistic natural treatment that is FDA approved is hypothermia combined with low radiating dose. All methods of treatment need to be considered especially the natural way. Chemo and radiation treatment are very destructive to the body's immune system.

Be aggressive in your research, check all forums, blogs, etc. Ask questions not only online but of the medical professionals that you have access to for any suggestions they may have on your options for treatment.

Joni Bell has many years of extensive study in the area of natural cancer prevention and treatment. He has numerous success stories of people being diagnosed living cancer free with use of alternative methods. http://apricotpower-info.com

Safety of Treatments Advanced Treatments for Cancer

2009-04-18T06:52:00.000-07:00

By markus highland

Research has been conducted that indicates hydrogen peroxide, taken intravenously or orally may be effective in fighting cancer. Early researchers noted that "good" cells use oxygen for maintenance and are therefore promoted by the oxygenation effects of hydrogen peroxide. Cancer cells, on the other hand are anaerobic, meaning that they exist and grow in an environment devoid of oxygen. By distributing oxygenating peroxide in the cancer victims body, cancer cells are subjected to an environment that is naturally destructive to them.

It is a well known fact that oxygen plays an important factor in our lives, it helps us to survive many things after all. Cancer is a very immobilizing condition, some people do not even know that they have cancer until it is too late. If they are able to catch the cancer on time, they have a chance to fight it. If surgeries and chemotherapies are not possible for the cancer treatment, or the patient chooses to use an alternative treatment method they still have a fighting chance to become a cancer survivor.

Cancer Growth and Control It has been discovered that people with cancerous cells have varying levels of cancer growth due to the amounts of oxygen in the body. Cancer cells enjoy an environment with less oxygen as it allows them to grow more efficiently. When oxygen is around cancer cells, it kills them off slowly and the body discards the cancerous growths with time. Special treatments including hydrogen peroxide can make it possible for patients with cancer to become survivors.

Research has been conducted that indicates hydrogen peroxide, taken intravenously or orally may be effective in fighting cancer. Early researchers noted that "good" cells use oxygen for maintenance and are therefore promoted by the oxygenation effects of hydrogen peroxide. Cancer cells, on the other hand are anaerobic, meaning that they exist and grow in an environment devoid of oxygen. By distributing oxygenating peroxide in the cancer victims body, cancer cells are subjected to an environment that is naturally destructive to them.

Hydrogen peroxide is of course available over the counter and can be used internally at small doses, properly diluted. Some doctors have been using hydrogen peroxide therapy in cancer patients, normally in the intravenous mode. This allows somewhat higher concentration of peroxide to be used, as it bypasses the stomach, which can be irritated during oral consumption.

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How To Cope With Colon Cancer

2009-04-05T05:23:00.000-07:00

By Peter Blair

One of the more aggressive and worst types of cancer is neuroendocrine carcinoma of colon. The worst part of this disease is that it is usually detected in it's late stages when it is extremely hard to do anything about it.

As the side effects of neuroendocrine colon cancer become visible only in the most advanced stages the rate of survival of the patient drops drastically Existing tumors are always malignant, and mostly detected with distant metastases. Surveys show the reports have revealed that most of the cases of neuroendocrine cancer ends in death.

Though the possibilities of neuroendocrine carcinoma in colon are rare at best if one is affected the patient's condition becomes much worse than patients who suffer from adenocarcinoma.

Research reveals that the results of this form of cancer do not differ with age, sex or tumor location. Though neuroendocrine colon carcinoma depends on which stage the tumor is in The usual trends reveal that most peopleshow that generally people in stage 1 and 2 of cancer do not suffer from neuroendocrine colon cancer. But alternately in the majority of cases if said tumor is in stage 3 or 4, it is a laborious and and difficult task the neuroendocrine colon carcinoma.

It is unfortunate that medical science has few techniques to deal with this particular cancer. A more common technique that the doctors often use is immunohistochemical staining methods. this method assists the doctors to detect the severity of the neuroendocrine colon cancer and really helps determine the most helpful medication and a treatment for it. Immunohistochemical staining methods is specifically used for neuroendocrine markers. This involves staining of said tumor with an antibody called A-80 which helps in identifying the quantum of neuroendocrine differentiation and nature of the damage on the patient's health.

Neuroendocrine colon carcinoma is cumbersome to deal with and in a certain study in which a number of patients suffered from colon carcinoma were extensively examined it was observed that the overall survival rate related to this disease was approximately seven months. In the later stages these rates decrease, to as low as five months or less. Most cases were at first found to be as carcinoids but they later developed in to neuroendocrine colon carcinoma. Neuroendocrine colon cancer has a bad prognosis and surgery is not a cent percent guaranteed treatment so surgery may not even provide a satisfactory cure. so it is critical to detect this disease on time and provide proper medication for it.

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Reasons Why Miso Soup Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer

2009-03-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

By Jane Yamasaki

Miso soup is a famous Japanese soup that is not only healthy but rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins as well as protein. Miso paste is a mixture of rice, barley, soybeans, yeast, salt and water. This whole mixture is stored into wooden barrels where the process of fermentation will take place for as long as 3 years.

Miso soup is usually served as breakfast but you can serve it as a stand-alone soup course or an appetizer if you want to. This nourishing Japanese soup takes only a few minutes to prepare. You just basically cook the vegetables in dashi, which is a stock made with seaweed and dried sardines and then add in the fried tofu cubes and miso paste. There is also the instant miso soup but they are not really that delicious.

There are many types of miso soup that you can make at home and the flavor will depend on the type of miso and dashi you use including other ingredients. Many Japanese homes are not limited to only one type miso soup. In fact, there are basically 3 types of miso pastes, white, black and red where darker pastes taste saltier.

If you consume a bowl of miso soup every day, just like most Japanese do, you can reduce the risk of having breast cancer. This is attributed to the magic ingredient of fermented soy paste, used to make miso. Miso soup is also said to help regulate the hormone estrogen in women, a hormone that can cause tumors to develop.

Many health researchers also agree that miso soup can really help reduce the risk of having breast cancer. This is all based on the discovery that isoflavones which is found in miso soup, can help block out cells that can become cancerous. However, it is recommended that you drink at least three bowls of miso soup each week so that you can fully reap the benefits.

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Start Living Healthy To Avoid Getting Cancer

2009-03-28T02:50:00.000-07:00

By Rita Goldman

Some people think that cancer is a naturally occurring medical condition, one that cannot be prevented, but this is just a misconception, there's no factual evidence behind this belief. Cancer has been noted as the second leading cause of death at present but it has been predicted to be the leading cause of death in 2010, that's just one year away. Is there any way of avoiding this dreadful disease? There is a possible way which implicates the change in our lifestyle.

This kind of lifestyle change includes changing our bad eating habits as well as improving our physical activities. If we are fond of eating processed foods, junk foods, fast foods, and other kinds of food that contains preservatives and chemicals, then its time to eat healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables. Why is this so? It has been found that the preservatives and chemicals found in artificially prepared foods contribute to the development of cancer. The cancer cells feed on these aforementioned human-made food enhancements to make them grow and become stronger in the process.

Another way of preventing cancer is through exercising regularly. You dont really have to allot your time to visit the gym every now and then to achieve this. You can always incorporate simple forms of exercise to your daily activities such as walking several blocks a day or using the stairs instead of the elevator. You can also try jogging in the local park if you have enough time on your hands. In the summer season, you can go for a swim or play volleyball on the beach with your friends. Regular exercise strengthens your cells and rejuvenates the circulation of your blood and lymphatic system, which are your main body soldiers fighting the harmful cancer cells.

You should also eliminate some of your vices such as smoking and drinking alcohol because these are two of the known risk factors associated with the development of cancer. Always remember that anything which cannot contribute to your healths positive development should be disregarded.

When you start living healthy earlier in your life, you will definitely feel the immediate benefits such as having a vigorous body, youthful skin, a sharper mind, and lastly, a longer life. By feeding your natural cells with healthy food, supplying them with ample exercise, as well as eradicating your bad vices, you are strengthening their immunity against the harmful cancer cells.

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Kill Cancer Cells - Don't Feed On Sugar

2009-03-18T00:32:00.001-07:00

By Rita Goldman

I bet you didn't know that cancer cells feed on sugar in order for them to survive. This fact was part of the discovery of Dr. Otto Warburg about cancers biochemical cause way back in the 1930s. He pointed out several things that differentiate normal cells and cancer cells. Normal cells constantly need oxygen from blood circulation whereas cancer cells do not. It has been noted that any part of your body that do not contain any oxygen have cancer cells dwelling in it.

Both normal cells and cancer cells metabolize differently. If normal healthy cells metabolize using oxygen, cancer cells metabolize without the presence of oxygen because it uses the process of fermentation, a procedure similar to making wine which needs absolute oxygen-free environment. The findings also show that cancer cells metabolism is faster than normal healthy cells.

As mentioned, cancer cells use fermentation during their metabolism. During this process, the cancer cells need sugar in order for metabolism to take place. They will use the sugars stored in your body to facilitate the said process. Sugar helps cancer cells grow in number as well as strengthens them. Normal healthy cells also consume sugar in order for them to grow. But for this matter, we have to determine the difference between cancer and normal cells sugar intake.

Not all kinds of sugar feed cancer cells. There are good sugars and bad sugars. Bad sugars, otherwise known as simple sugars, are the main favorite food of cancer cells. These are said to be sugars with no nutritional benefit which you can find in sodas, sweet treats, sugary cereals, processed juice drinks, and other refined grains.

Good sugars, otherwise known as complex carbohydrates, are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains belong to the good sugars category. The sugars extracted from these food groups are utilized by normal healthy cells in their metabolism.

When you are fond of eating unhealthy foods filled with bad sugars and you have been diagnosed with cancer, start restructuring your food plan. Instead of drinking processed orange juice, why dont you substitute it with the real fruit orange? Flavored yogurts are also one of the rich sources of bad sugars. You can substitute it with plain yogurt filled with fresh fruits instead.

If you simply follow the simple plan of eradicating bad sugars from your overall diet, eventually the cancer cells die out because of starvation and their inability to metabolize and reproduce.

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Breast Cancer Overview

2009-03-17T01:33:00.001-07:00

By Dr Taylor Cromish

Breast cancer is a malignant growth that starts from cells in the breast. It is one of the commonest cancers women suffer and between 40 and 55 years of age. It is unfortunately one of the main causes of female death below the age of 60 but more women now beat it than ever.

Understandably many women fear breast cancer. Modern treatment is curing more women than ever but as with most illnesses early diagnosis leads to better odds of cure. Men do get breast cancer but there is a much lower incidence.

Incidence

Breast cancer rates have increased by more than 50% over the last twenty years. The highest rates of breast cancer occur in Northern Europe and North America and the lowest rates are in parts of Africa and Asia. The good news is thanks to better diagnosis and treatment survival rates are improving.

Death rates have been dropping steadily since 1990 and one of the keys to this is early diagnosis. Indeed medical experts attribute the decline in breast cancer deaths to both this and more effective treatments.

Treatment of Breast Cancer

The treatment you will get depends on the type of cancer and if it has gone out of your breast elsewhere in your body. How far, if at all, the cancer has spread is called staging. Stage 0 means the cancer is just in the breast and stage 4 means it is spread through your body. What combination of treatment you receive depends on the stage and is the same for males and females.

Treatment options for breast cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone treatment and biological therapy with drugs such as Herceptin. Treatment takes place in two forms, which are local and systemic.

Localized therapy for breast cancer includes surgery and sometimes x-ray therapy. The drug treatments can affect your whole body as well as the cancer but with modern regimens the side effects are not as bad as they used to be.

Survival

More women conquer and beat cancer each year. With earlier diagnosis and smaller spread of cancer survival rates are high. Individuals are all different however and there are lots of examples of women with more advanced cancer beating it and living long lives. Males and females have broadly the same chances of beating the disease.

Breast cancer rates are increasing and affect all ages. It is devastating to be diagnosed with cancer. But with better and earlier detection breast cancer can be beaten.

Breast cancer does not mean you are going to die but it is an enormous shock, which can be taken on and overcome. Female relatives may need to be assessed as many cancers are related to particular genes.

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Early Detection of Cancer Through Thermography

2009-03-12T06:19:00.001-07:00

By Rita Goldman

Breast cancer is the second most dangerous cancer that women are at risk for. Because of this, breast cancer prevention became one of the top priorities of health conscious women. They watch their daily diet, lifestyle practices, as well as avoid several cancer risk factors. These means of cancer prevention decrease the percentage of acquiring breast cancer but sometimes there are still a few loopholes that can manifest breast lumps and other symptoms of breast cancer.

Did you know that the earliest symptoms of breast cancer wont be appearing in about eight to ten years? Yes, it is sad to say that breast cancer has a long dormancy period. However, because of long enduring years of research for better breast cancer early detection, Thermography has been born. This is a promising new method to detect breast cancer early, even much better than mammography, according to experts.

Thermography, sometimes called thermal imaging, shows a heat map of your body. This heat map shows which part of your body, particularly your breasts, is emitting the most heat patterns. Even before breast lumps or tumors appear, the presence of possible cancer can be detected on the breast when it emanates abnormal heat pattern. The more heat you have on your breast, the more risk of cancer development. It has been said that cancer rapidly grows more veins in a particular area thus emitting more heat in the process.

However, you shouldnt always rely on the thermography mapping. You should pair this cancer detection with mammography as well because there had been some cases of wrong diagnosis. Some women who have more heat on their breasts didn't mean that they were always at risk of breast cancer and other women who didn't have the appearance of heat on their thermography test actually have cancer cells developing inside them. These are just samples of the wrong diagnosis of thermography tests. It may be caused by our differences in molecular structure or perhaps our differences in hormone production.

When we really want to be wary of breast cancer through early detection, it would be best to have two tests done at the same time, thermography and mammography, in order to ensure that we won't belong to the wrongly diagnosed women.

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