By Kimberly Ann Omandam
Leukemia, as being defined, is a bone marrow disorder which occurs when there is an abnormal increase of white blood cells, one of the blood cell types which main function is to fight against invading bacteria and viruses. When this blood cell abnormality arises, it can bring two harmful effects to the body.
This leads to improper maturity of the white blood cells (WBC) as they develop. As a result, it deteriorates body's immune system as it weakens the ability of WBC to fight against infections.
This may pack the bone marrow resulting to no room for platelets and red blood cells which also have essential functions to the body.
Two Types of Leukemia
Acute Leukemia
This needs immediate treatment as this rapidly increases the progress of the malignant cells. This the common form usually experience by children who have leukemia.
Chronic Leukemia
This does not always require immediate treatment as it develops the cancer cells gradually. However, regular checkup is advised to control the symptoms of the disease. This form is commonly experience by the older ones and is seldom cured.
Signs and Symptoms of Leukemia
Leukemia has imprecise symptoms but patients may experience some of these symptoms.
Headaches
Unexplained loss of weight
Bleeding from nose and gums
Bone pain with unknown causes
Skin rash
Fever, night sweats, chills and other flu-like
Easy bruising
Blood in urine
Fatigue
Stomach fullness
Frequent viral or bacterial infections
What causes leukemia?
According to studies, there are several factors which cause leukemia.
Chemicals
Carcinogens are chemicals present in food which can trigger the cancer cells.
Viruses
Leukemia is believed to have been caused by some viral infections.
Genetics
Leukemia is a hereditary ailment which tends to occur in some families.
How to treat Leukemia?
There are several treatment options on leukemia. These include:
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Bone marrow transplant
Biological therapy
Radiation therapy
Innovative treatments
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Symptoms of Breast Cancer - Can You Recognise the 6 Most Common Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
By Richard J Reyes
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Symptoms of breast cancer are by and large, pretty non-specific. The vagueness of these symptoms makes it very difficult to decide, if you do find a problem in your breast, whether or not you do actually have a serious problem.
The six most common symptoms of breast cancer, which are all explained below, are:
- A lump in the breast
- Bleeding from the nipple
- Dimpling or tethering of the skin of the breast
- Retraction of the nipple
- Alteration of the shape of the breast
- A rash on the nipple
The most common of these symptoms is a lump in the breast - and this is why this particular symptom is in the top position. But of course every lump in the breast is not malignant - far from it in reality - making a lump probably the most unhelpful and non-specific of all of the symptoms of breast cancer. Only about 10% of lumps in the breast actually turn out to be malignant.
There are only 3 commonly found lumps and so if you get a breast lump it is almost certainly going to be one of these: a Fibroadenoma, a cyst and of course a cancer in the breast.
The Triple Assessment is the routine your surgeon uses, in order to decide which one of these 3 lumps you actually have. The Triple Assessment has 3 parts as the name implies:
- An examination by the doctor
- Imaging - (mammography and breast ultrasound)
- A breast biopsy
The second of the symptoms of breast cancer is bleeding from the nipple. Bleeding from the nipple may be due to pre-invasive cancerous cells in the ducts or 'pipes' of the breast but actually this is one of the rarer symptoms and statistically only about 8% or less of women with bleeding from the nipple will actually have a breast cancer.
The next of the symptoms of breast cancer is dimpling or tethering of the skin. Of the 6 symptoms, this is actually one of the most accurate. If you are over 50 years of age and you notice that the skin is attached to a lump - you can pinch the skin over the lump and you will see that it does not move easily over it, or it dimples - then this is a worrying sign. Another way of showing that this IS one of the symptoms of a cancer in the breast, is to raise your arms above your head in front of a mirror and then slowly lower them. If you see that the skin gets caught, or tethered over or near the lump as you move your arms - remember to do this slowly - then this is one of the symptoms of a breast cancer.
The next symptom is retraction of the nipple. Simple nipple INVERSION is very common - this is where the nipple, instead of sticking outwards is folded inwards. You can tell that this is NOT one of the symptoms of breast cancer as benign (non-cancerous) nipple inversion is 'slit-like' in appearance. Nipple retraction, one of the more likely symptoms of breast cancer, is where the nipple and surrounding skin (the areola) is pulled backwards by the cancer. This is NOT slit-like in appearance.
The next of the symptoms is alteration of the shape of the breast. This again is fairly non-specific as many benign or non-cancerous lumps can also deform the shape of the breast. But if you see a COMBINATION of tethering, dimpling or nipple retraction with an alteration in the shape of the breast then you should be highly suspicious that you do indeed have a cancer in the breast.
The last of the six most common symptoms of a breast cancer is a rash on the nipple. This is a condition called Paget's Disease. Paget's Disease (named after Sir James Paget) is an ulcerating and destructive or erosive condition of the NIPPLE, although it may also extend onto the aureola - the darker skin around the nipple. Paget's Disease of the Nipple is due to the presence of an underlying cancer in the breast and the diagnosis is confirmed by a biopsy of the ulcerated area. Paget's is one of the most clear-cut symptoms of breast cancer.
Paget's should not be confused with a scaly rash of the aureola where the nipple is normal - or 'spared'. A scaly rash on the areola ONLY, with a normal nipple is usually eczema (dermatitis), a condition mostly treated by simple steroid creams.
And if you ARE suspicious that you have breast cancer you should consult your doctor but you can firstly click on this link to get free access to a complete series of high quality videos about breast cancer, its treatment as well as further information on the symptoms of breast cancer at http://www.breastcancerworldnews.com
Dr. Richard Reyes is a breast cancer surgeon and writes for Breast Cancer World News
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Now A Cancer Survivor
By Claudia J Barron
Experiencing God's Blessings
What is a Cancer Survivor? We are those who have had cancer, but are celebrating being cancer-free. At the same time, we realize that we are still at risk for cancer returning. During my cancer journey itself, I was able to recognize God's blessings among the fear, pain, and uncertainty. Now I am doing more than recognizing God's blessings - I am experiencing them! God has filled in the "gaps" of my life. When I first became a survivor, I spent a great deal of time wondering what I should be doing with my life. I didn't know what I wanted to do when I grew up! I asked God to give me direction, but He seemed to be telling me to rest and wait upon Him. I was able to do that, but not always very patiently. Waiting can be so very difficult - whether waiting for test results, treatments to end, or for God's direction, in this case. Most everyone who has gone through a health crisis struggles in the aftermath. You may have to assess who you are separate from your health issue. You may have less energy than you did before and realize you need to change your way of life. I believe everyone in this category has a different perspective about life than they did before the illness. I wish to share the blessings God has allowed me to experience as a cancer survivor who is attempting to follow God's leading. My prayer and purpose for this is to encourage the reader to live more fully and experience a more abundant life in our Lord Jesus Christ following a health crisis.
"Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them..."
Hosea 14:9 (NLT)
people I was with, and how I felt during each step of my pilgrimage with breast cancer. I also jotted down scripture verses that encouraged me - those I read over and over. I felt compelled to put this journal all together to share with my family and close friends. Writing the journal also helped me see the whole ordeal from God's perspective and gave me a sense of closure and purpose as it was completed. My family and friends appreciated receiving copies of it. They ended up sharing it with others and before I knew it, quite a number of people were asking for copies. This was completely unplanned and I was overwhelmed. I had never intended to share it with others, but God was speaking to me. I ended up rewriting the introductory paragraph to reflect God's purpose. I realized that God could use it to encourage others. This was and is very exciting! I also feel very honored and humbled at the same time that our Lord would be able to use something I wrote. I can't imagine any greater joy than being able to encourage others in the Lord. This is experiencing God's blessings!
Let me explain more specifically the emotions and inner conflicts I experienced shortly after reaching survivorship status. Hopefully, the reader will be able to identify with this and be assured that the Lord will give a sense of purpose and hope when we trust Him. We cannot live a Christian life in our own strength, but only through God's power. During my treatment time, I had a specific schedule and it always included the company of friends. I became very tired and needed to rest quite a bit. My days had routine to them even though I experienced discomfort and couldn't do all of the "normal" things. I had regular doctor appointments to attend. I had attention all the time! Then when all this stopped, I didn't know what to do. My life had completely changed and I had no idea how to spend my time. I did not have the energy to go back to substitute teaching. I felt lonely and depressed. I thought people expected me to be jumping for joy about being cancer free. I was very thankful about the actual treatments being over and certainly did not miss them. I was certainly thrilled with receiving a cancer free diagnosis. However, I didn't know who I was apart from cancer. I spent my time calling out to the Lord and expressed my feelings to friends and family.
Please visit my website http://www.thejoyperspective.com to read more of my story and to be encouraged in all areas of life!
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Detecting Breast Cancer to Save a Life
By Amanda M Cravens
When thinking about the people in life that we love the most; that we try hardest to protect and that we'd be lost without, we tend to think of the women in our lives. It is our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, wives, daughters and other special women that we feel the most protective over. Unfortunately, they are also the people most likely to be diagnosed withe breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Luckily, breast cancer does not have to be a life sentence. Detecting it early equals a greater chance of survival. Cancer in the breast can be detected by self breast exams (SBE), clinical breast exams (CBE) and mammograms. Taking the time to learn about breast cancer and informing others can help save a life of the people we love.
Self breast exams should be done monthly after the woman's menstrual cycle. There are several steps to performing a SBE. First, without a shirt or bra on, a woman should examine her breasts in the mirror looking for warning signals such as lumps, dimpling, discharge or any other sudden changes in the appearance of the breast. Continue looking at the breasts with both arms above the head. Second, lying down with the right arm overhead, use the three middle fingers of the left hand to feel around the right breast. Starting at the nipple and moving outward, make circular motions around the breast using light pressure, then medium pressure and hard pressure. Next, using the same fingers, feel the breast in lines going up and down the breast from the nipple. Switch the arm and the hand and redo the steps on the left breast. Although doing SBE's is not the recommended method for finding breast cancer, it is highly important in helping women know what is normal for their breast and their body while helping to spot any changes.
To assist in early detection, women over 20 are also encouraged to get clinical breast exams (CBE) by their doctor every three years and every year after age 40. The process of a CBE is much like that of a SBE only it is done by a trained medical professional.
While self breast exams and clinical breast exams are important factors in detecting breast cancer, the most effective tool is a mammogram. Mammograms are recommended yearly for women over 40.
The best detection method is to use all three of this exams together as recommended.
While early detection is helpful to survive breast cancer, there are also steps that can be taken to prevent it. A person can help to prevent breast cancer by limiting alcohol consumption to 1 drink a day, exercising regularly, knowing their body and knowing their family history.
Together, we can educate all of the special women in our lives and encourage them to start a breast exam schedule.
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Obesity: A Leading Cause Of Breast Cancer
Important news on a leading cause of breast cancer. New research has found that obesity is the largest cause of the hormone sensitive type of breast cancer in mature women.
Doctors know that carrying too much fat ups hormone levels, and past studies have found that women past the menopause with elevated levels of the oestrogen hormone along with testosterone have from 2 to 3 times the chance of developing breast cancer compared to those with the smallest levels of these hormones.
After menopause, the fat cells in a woman's body become the chief source of hormones.
Experts know that risks of developing breast cancer include family and reproductive history, use of hormones and exposure to radiation. The troubling thing is, about 70% of those who get breast cancer don't have any of these known risk factors. What's more, over the last 20 years the numbers of overweight and obese people have been going up, now reaching alarming numbers. As have the numbers with breast cancer.
The team of researchers looked at health records from almost 6,300 postmenopausal women from 13 different studies in an attempt to find out why some of them were diagnosed with the hormone sensitive form of cancer of the breast, while others were not.
They saw oestrogen levels in obese subjects were 50% higher than leaner women; testosterone levels were 16% higher leading them to conclude that weight had the biggest bearing on sex hormone levels, followed by smoking 15 cigarettes or drinking more than 2 and a half alcoholic drinks a day.
And while family history and being older are risk factors for breast cancer that you can't control, drinking too much alcohol, smoking cigarettes and most damaging of all, being overweight or obese are things that you can most certainly do something about. Start by knowing where you stand, and calculating your own BMI.
If the number is higher than it should be, over 25.0, it's time to start making some changes. There are lots of programs to help you lose weight, but no matter which you choose, the simple secret to losing weight it to take in fewer calories than you burn.
Look at what you're eating, and make changes that limit your processed and high calorie food intake and include more natural, healthy options like fruits, veggies and whole grains.
You'll also want to talk to your doctor (especially if you've been inactive for a while) about a fitness program. It's always smart to start slow, and work up to thirty minutes of moderately intense activity on most days of the week. By watching what you eat, and being more active, you'll start to see the weight drop off.
The good news is that even a small weight loss, such as 5-10% of your body weight, can bring benefits. And encourage you to keep going.
Obesity is not only a leading cause of breast cancer. By holding onto those extra pounds you increase your risk of life altering diseases like this as well as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, depression and even painful osteoarthritis. All good reasons for tackling any weight issues now, while you have the chance to influence your health now and in the future.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Types of Cancer
| By : Peter Filinovich Cancer is caused by cell growth which is out of control and there are many different types of cancer which is classified by the type of cell that is affected initially. The cells which are damaged uncontrollably divide to form into lumps of tissue which are known as tumors. These tumors can alter the body functioning and grow bigger. The tumors which stay in one place and have limited amount of growth are benign whereas the malignant tumors are more dangerous. Malignant tumors are formed when a cancerous cell travels through the body in the blood or when the cell divides and grows. Some of the different types of cancer in women are as below: 1. Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women. It begins in the breast and the cancerous cells spread to the other parts of the body. If this cancer is detected early, it can be cured or treated but if it has spread to the other parts of the body, it can be life threatening. The stage of the cancer has to be detected to decide the best treatment to undergo. Often, there are no symptoms of breast cancer in the early stages but as the cancer grows it may show the following symptoms of a change in the shape or size of the breast, a lump in the breast, nipple inversion or nipple discharge. The types of breast cancer are Invasive and non invasive. 2. Cervical Cancer: This type of cancer in women begins in the cervix which is the part of the uterus that opens to the vagina. Cervical Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. Human Papillomavirus is what causes the cervical cancer mostly. This virus is transmitted sexually and sometimes the immune system of the woman's body destroys the virus leading to normal state of the cervix. But sometimes the virus infection remains and leads to cancer. The Pap test and the HPV test should be done when recommended and should not be ignored. Treatments of cervical cancer can be systemic or local. The local treatments destroy or control the cancer cells in one area using radiation or surgery. Systemic treatments destroy or control the cells throughout the body using chemotherapy. 3. Ovarian Cancer: Ovarian Cancer in women causes bloating, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, difficulty in eating or urinary symptoms. It can also cause constipation, fatigue and pain in the body. A pelvic examination and pelvic ultrasound needs to be done to get tested for ovarian cancer. Surgery or chemotherapy is used for treatment of this cancer. 4. Vaginal Cancer: Vaginal Cancer in women starts in the vagina usually in the lining of the vagina and takes many years to develop. Pap tests help to detect vaginal cancers. The symptoms of vaginal cancer may be vaginal bleeding after lovemaking, pain while passing urine, pain during sexual lovemaking, constipation or abnormal discharge. 5. Vulvar Cancer: Vulvar cancer in women starts in the vulva which is the outer part of the reproductive system in females. This is not a very common type of cancer and can be cured if detected early. 6. Uterine Sacoma: This is the cancer that develops in the tissues of the uterus. The main types of uterine sarcoma are uterine leiomyosarcoma, uterine carcinosacoma, uterine adenosarcoma and endometrial sarcoma. These are some of the conditions of cancer in women. It is required for women to undergo some tests like the Pap test and mammogram regularly to detect cancer early and to avoid cancer. |
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Respiratory Disorder Cancer (Lung Cancer)
Many Problems in the respiratory system can take place if inside lining is exposed continuously to unhealthy air, containing smoke & other pollutants.
Lungs Cancer is one of the most serious disease of respiratory system. Cancer or Carcinoma is basically malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion & systematically by Metastasis. Cancer cane occlude respiratory passages as tumor replaces lung tissues.
Smoking especially in young adults is the most potential threat of Lung Cancer. The chances of Lung Cancer are ten time more in those persons who smoke or live in smoky & congest er area as compared to those who do not smoke.
It is now estimated that 90% of lung cancer is caused by smoking. Recent research indicates that more than ten compounds of tar of tobacco smoke are involved in causing Cancer. Some time it happens that a person get injured in some accident, due to the many cells inside the body are destroy. This causes the death of many cells. This accidental death of cells called necrosis, becomes the cause of cancer, which may spread throughout the body.
Lungs Cancer is one of the most serious disease of respiratory system. Cancer or Carcinoma is basically malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion & systematically by Metastasis. Cancer cane occlude respiratory passages as tumor replaces lung tissues.
Smoking especially in young adults is the most potential threat of Lung Cancer. The chances of Lung Cancer are ten time more in those persons who smoke or live in smoky & congest er area as compared to those who do not smoke.
It is now estimated that 90% of lung cancer is caused by smoking. Recent research indicates that more than ten compounds of tar of tobacco smoke are involved in causing Cancer. Some time it happens that a person get injured in some accident, due to the many cells inside the body are destroy. This causes the death of many cells. This accidental death of cells called necrosis, becomes the cause of cancer, which may spread throughout the body.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Beta Carotene: Learn The Basics Of This Cancer-Fighting Vitamin
If your diet is low in carotene-abundant foods (fruits and vegetables) then you may be at an increased risk of heart disease and certain cancers. These cancers may include colon cancer, stomach cancer, lung cancer, and cervix cancer.
Inadequate amounts of beta carotene in the body's system may also lower the effectiveness of it's immune system boosting abilities. This creates a lowered defense system within the body and attracts ill effects of health.
What is the daily recommended intake of beta carotene?
Beta carotene does not have an established RDA. However, there are of course a few recommendations by several groups. One of these groups is called the “Alliance For Aging Research” and it is a non-profit group that is made up of highly respected researchers in the field of nutrition. They are also the very first group that suggested a daily recommendation of beta carotene intake. And that intake amount is recorded as 10 – 30 mg daily for the promotion of better health and prevention of disease.
What foods are good sources of beta carotene?
Good dietary sources of beta carotene are dark green, dark yellow, and orange vegetables, such as spinach, collard greens, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, and yellow fruits, such as apricots and peaches. These foods supply significant amounts of beta carotene and are low in fat and calories. The deeper the green, yellow, or orange color, the higher the content of beta carotene. At least one serving of a dark green or orange vegetable and four additional servings of other vegetables and fruits should be included in the diet daily.
Can you build up a toxicity to beta carotene?
You do not have to worry about getting too much beta carotene in your system and creating a toxic environment. Even when large amounts are consumed at one time, there is no research that shows this to be damaging to the body.
Blood levels of beta carotene fluctuate with dietary intake. Consequently, as intake increases, so do blood levels, with higher blood levels associated with a reduced risk for developing several diseases, including cancer.
The only adverse side effect to consuming large amounts of dark green, yellow, or orange fruits and vegetables is a yellowing of the skin as carotenes are deposited into the fatty cell membranes of skin cells. Even this condition disappears when fruit and vegetable intake is reduced.
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Inadequate amounts of beta carotene in the body's system may also lower the effectiveness of it's immune system boosting abilities. This creates a lowered defense system within the body and attracts ill effects of health.
What is the daily recommended intake of beta carotene?
Beta carotene does not have an established RDA. However, there are of course a few recommendations by several groups. One of these groups is called the “Alliance For Aging Research” and it is a non-profit group that is made up of highly respected researchers in the field of nutrition. They are also the very first group that suggested a daily recommendation of beta carotene intake. And that intake amount is recorded as 10 – 30 mg daily for the promotion of better health and prevention of disease.
What foods are good sources of beta carotene?
Good dietary sources of beta carotene are dark green, dark yellow, and orange vegetables, such as spinach, collard greens, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, and yellow fruits, such as apricots and peaches. These foods supply significant amounts of beta carotene and are low in fat and calories. The deeper the green, yellow, or orange color, the higher the content of beta carotene. At least one serving of a dark green or orange vegetable and four additional servings of other vegetables and fruits should be included in the diet daily.
Can you build up a toxicity to beta carotene?
You do not have to worry about getting too much beta carotene in your system and creating a toxic environment. Even when large amounts are consumed at one time, there is no research that shows this to be damaging to the body.
Blood levels of beta carotene fluctuate with dietary intake. Consequently, as intake increases, so do blood levels, with higher blood levels associated with a reduced risk for developing several diseases, including cancer.
The only adverse side effect to consuming large amounts of dark green, yellow, or orange fruits and vegetables is a yellowing of the skin as carotenes are deposited into the fatty cell membranes of skin cells. Even this condition disappears when fruit and vegetable intake is reduced.
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Report on Stomach Cancer and its Survival Rate
by: SSIS
Stomach cancer is one of the most serious diseases that usually had its origination from the human stomach. The symptoms of the stomach cancer are not recognized at an initial stage easily. The stomach cancer is generally distributed to the other parts of a stomach as well as human body by leaving some sorts of spots in it. As per the research made on the American people it is generally found out that thousands of American guys die each year due to lack of proper treatment of so called stomach cancer disease. It is also found from the research that males of the American countries are dying more due to this problem that comparison to the girls of America.
The stomach cancer is somehow same as the other problems related to the stomach disease. Due to this reason only sometimes the sufferer as well as health professionalism too not recognize an early symptoms of such problem that results in making up of this disease more severe than the previous one, this disease use to come under he category of life threatening disease. The survival rate of stomach cancer in the other countries like Japan, United Kingdom is more than comparison to the survival rate in America. The main reason behind the high survival rate of stomach cancer in Japan that comparison to USA is that in Japan the stomach cancer symptoms needed by experts at an early stage of it too.
By researches it is also observed that Polyps that is automatically acquired by the stomach cancer results in the increment of the stomach cancer survival rate as it prevent the stomach from being effected by the cancerous cells. The American Cancer Culture suggests which you purely get your meals a minimum of 5 portions of fruits and veggies each individual day. The sufferer of the stomach cancer generally notifies the symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, gentle nausea as well as gentle discomfort too. The early phase of a stomach cancer comprise of a tiny stage tumor but as the days gets passed on the symptoms of the same become more and more severe too.
It is generally suggested for the stomach cancer patients when he or she notifies the unique indications, they must soon have a consultation with the nearby health consultant and must undergoes several tests in order to recognize as well as treat the tumor at an early stage.
About The Author
The sufferer of the stomach cancer generally notifies the stomach cancer symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, gentle nausea as well as gentle discomfort too.
Stomach cancer is one of the most serious diseases that usually had its origination from the human stomach. The symptoms of the stomach cancer are not recognized at an initial stage easily. The stomach cancer is generally distributed to the other parts of a stomach as well as human body by leaving some sorts of spots in it. As per the research made on the American people it is generally found out that thousands of American guys die each year due to lack of proper treatment of so called stomach cancer disease. It is also found from the research that males of the American countries are dying more due to this problem that comparison to the girls of America.
The stomach cancer is somehow same as the other problems related to the stomach disease. Due to this reason only sometimes the sufferer as well as health professionalism too not recognize an early symptoms of such problem that results in making up of this disease more severe than the previous one, this disease use to come under he category of life threatening disease. The survival rate of stomach cancer in the other countries like Japan, United Kingdom is more than comparison to the survival rate in America. The main reason behind the high survival rate of stomach cancer in Japan that comparison to USA is that in Japan the stomach cancer symptoms needed by experts at an early stage of it too.
By researches it is also observed that Polyps that is automatically acquired by the stomach cancer results in the increment of the stomach cancer survival rate as it prevent the stomach from being effected by the cancerous cells. The American Cancer Culture suggests which you purely get your meals a minimum of 5 portions of fruits and veggies each individual day. The sufferer of the stomach cancer generally notifies the symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, gentle nausea as well as gentle discomfort too. The early phase of a stomach cancer comprise of a tiny stage tumor but as the days gets passed on the symptoms of the same become more and more severe too.
It is generally suggested for the stomach cancer patients when he or she notifies the unique indications, they must soon have a consultation with the nearby health consultant and must undergoes several tests in order to recognize as well as treat the tumor at an early stage.
About The Author
The sufferer of the stomach cancer generally notifies the stomach cancer symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, gentle nausea as well as gentle discomfort too.
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Friday, September 9, 2011
LEUKEMIA (BLOOD CANCER)
By: Riffit Saira (Bio Professor)
We know that cancer mean the irregular division of cells. Leukemia (Blood Cancer) happen when a large amount of abnormal & immuture withe blood cells produces in bone marrow, these are greater then that the production of red blood cells.
The reason of this to become the cancerous mutation in bone marrow cells or in lumph tissues, as a result the production of withe blood cells becomes out of control. These mutations cells of bone marrow may spread in all over the body/organ & then these white cells start to produce from one organ to next (irregularly).
A person in this disease must have to change his/her blood regularly.
TREATMENT.
Treatment of this disease is possible by the transplanting of bone marrow in suffocated / ill person, but it a costly method of treatment.
We know that cancer mean the irregular division of cells. Leukemia (Blood Cancer) happen when a large amount of abnormal & immuture withe blood cells produces in bone marrow, these are greater then that the production of red blood cells.
The reason of this to become the cancerous mutation in bone marrow cells or in lumph tissues, as a result the production of withe blood cells becomes out of control. These mutations cells of bone marrow may spread in all over the body/organ & then these white cells start to produce from one organ to next (irregularly).
A person in this disease must have to change his/her blood regularly.
TREATMENT.
Treatment of this disease is possible by the transplanting of bone marrow in suffocated / ill person, but it a costly method of treatment.
Cancer (DUE TO DISTURBANCE IN CELL'S DIVISION)
by: Riffat Sairah (Bio Professor)
Cell cycle is such a process in which a cell (from it's production to the process of Mitosis) produces new duplicate cells. Some time a little mistake occurs in the process which controls the mitosis. (Mitosis mean the production & division of cells) this little mistake (irregularly in cells division) may causes cancer. Because process of division cells does not stop & Mutation occurs in the genes of cells, as a result of these abnormal cells Tumors produces. If these tumors attack on other tissues then it becomes the causes of cancerous tumors. Such tumors may leave their effect on other tissues where new tumors will form & many many tissue/organs suffer in cancer disease. This process is called metastasis. Due to this metastasis process many humans part suffers in cancer like Blood Cancer, Lungs Cancer etc.
Cell cycle is such a process in which a cell (from it's production to the process of Mitosis) produces new duplicate cells. Some time a little mistake occurs in the process which controls the mitosis. (Mitosis mean the production & division of cells) this little mistake (irregularly in cells division) may causes cancer. Because process of division cells does not stop & Mutation occurs in the genes of cells, as a result of these abnormal cells Tumors produces. If these tumors attack on other tissues then it becomes the causes of cancerous tumors. Such tumors may leave their effect on other tissues where new tumors will form & many many tissue/organs suffer in cancer disease. This process is called metastasis. Due to this metastasis process many humans part suffers in cancer like Blood Cancer, Lungs Cancer etc.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Growth Of Cancer Cells
By Sasi Krishna
Cancer is a broad term for the irregular development of cells. Generally a human body is a huge compilation of cells, and also all human bodies comprising 23 pairs of chromosomes. Imagine if we see each pair of chromosome, there we can find a duplicate gyrate of the DNA molecule, the hereditary design for life. DNA is the tester to verify and communicator of the heredity-designed distinctiveness in the chromosomes we acquire from our birth and transfer it to our children. Any abnormal growth of normal cells, in region of the body, or organs or in any tissues is called a cancerous growth.
Cancerous growth are of two types, such as benign and malignant. Benign type cancers are easily removable and treatable, on the other hand malignant tumors cannot be removed or cured completely. Radiation is the better method to cure cancer nowadays.
In our body, the maroons of DNA called chromosomes carry many numerous of divergent messages that state the human body of about how it should give development, operate and perform. One of the DNA piece informs our digestive system how to create gastric juice; and some other gene determines the glands to secrete this juice when food lands in the stomach. Some different genes colorize the human eyes, influence hurt cells how to ameliorate those cells, as well as point the feminine breasts to create milk later a child is born.
Nearly all the time these genes, these sort of genes serve the right way and transfer the exact pass ons and so we can live with good enough health and all the organs perform their optimal work, despite there are an improbable number of genetic fragments called genes and they transfer numerous messages, as well as the chromosomes develop once all time if a cell splits up and there are lots of occurrences for something to go wrong. As though the immense number of "wrongs" that happen while the process of reproduction or due to the harm by outside causes are repaired e through the body, on certain occasions it is unknown that it goes wrong while cell division - an alteration process that modifies one or more of the genes. A regular type of cancer cell that has an deviant chromosome from its genetic modification or injured state. The changed gene commences to transfer the error transmissions or it may transfer a message that is distinct from what it should send.
Cancerous growth are of two types, such as benign and malignant. Benign type cancers are easily removable and treatable, on the other hand malignant tumors cannot be removed or cured completely. Radiation is the better method to cure cancer nowadays.
In our body, the maroons of DNA called chromosomes carry many numerous of divergent messages that state the human body of about how it should give development, operate and perform. One of the DNA piece informs our digestive system how to create gastric juice; and some other gene determines the glands to secrete this juice when food lands in the stomach. Some different genes colorize the human eyes, influence hurt cells how to ameliorate those cells, as well as point the feminine breasts to create milk later a child is born.
Nearly all the time these genes, these sort of genes serve the right way and transfer the exact pass ons and so we can live with good enough health and all the organs perform their optimal work, despite there are an improbable number of genetic fragments called genes and they transfer numerous messages, as well as the chromosomes develop once all time if a cell splits up and there are lots of occurrences for something to go wrong. As though the immense number of "wrongs" that happen while the process of reproduction or due to the harm by outside causes are repaired e through the body, on certain occasions it is unknown that it goes wrong while cell division - an alteration process that modifies one or more of the genes. A regular type of cancer cell that has an deviant chromosome from its genetic modification or injured state. The changed gene commences to transfer the error transmissions or it may transfer a message that is distinct from what it should send.
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By Igantius Henry
Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases in the world today. It is so mainly because there are no known cures for it. Be saying that, it means there are no 100% sure shot cures for cancer. Although there are different types of treatment available and sometimes these treatments succeed in curing cancer, it is not sure that these would work every time. Also it is not known for sure why and when this disease would strike. There are many causes that have been pinpointed out. Dietary factors, tobacco consumption, smoking, alcohol, pollution are all active participants to the cause of cancer in the human body. However, it cannot be said that these are the only reasons why cancer is caused and to how much extent these cause cancer. Sometimes a person can be a smoker all his life and not contract cancer.
Other times, a person might have never touched a smoke in his life and still be a victim of the disease. There are therefore no known sure causes although we can take prevention from every cause that leads to cancer. It is very true with this disease that prevention is much better that the cure. This is because the treatment of cancer can often be traumatic and have many side effects. The good news is there are many new types of treatments that coming out that help to successfully battle cancer. These treatments work towards defeating cancer. There is multiple numbers of options available today for the person who is looking to fight cancer.
The first way is chemotherapy. This is done by the use of chemicals. In this method, chemicals are injected into the blood stream so that they poison the dangerous growing cancer cells in the body. However this method has many side effects on the body. However today, there are better drugs being developed that target only the cancerous cells and destroy only those cells that are harmful to the body. Even as such these drugs should only be taken after the recommendation of a highly trained specialist.
The next option is surgery. This is done when the cancer is operable. In this the cancerous tissues are removed from the body though surgery. This is normally done with a high success rate but the problem comes when such a cancerous tissue is near another delicate tissue in our body and is inoperable or is the cancer has spread a lot in terms of growth. In such cases we go for radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Radiation therapy is done by acting of high energy radiation to kill the DNA that is causing cancer. The DNA that resides in the cancer cells are destroyed by radiation so that they cannot multiply or affect the body. This way the cancer is removed from the body.
There are many other methods that are being developed to fight cancer. As technology progresses, there are new cures coming out which would help to dissolve this disease into nothing. Till then, prevention of the disease is always better than the cure.
Other times, a person might have never touched a smoke in his life and still be a victim of the disease. There are therefore no known sure causes although we can take prevention from every cause that leads to cancer. It is very true with this disease that prevention is much better that the cure. This is because the treatment of cancer can often be traumatic and have many side effects. The good news is there are many new types of treatments that coming out that help to successfully battle cancer. These treatments work towards defeating cancer. There is multiple numbers of options available today for the person who is looking to fight cancer.
The first way is chemotherapy. This is done by the use of chemicals. In this method, chemicals are injected into the blood stream so that they poison the dangerous growing cancer cells in the body. However this method has many side effects on the body. However today, there are better drugs being developed that target only the cancerous cells and destroy only those cells that are harmful to the body. Even as such these drugs should only be taken after the recommendation of a highly trained specialist.
The next option is surgery. This is done when the cancer is operable. In this the cancerous tissues are removed from the body though surgery. This is normally done with a high success rate but the problem comes when such a cancerous tissue is near another delicate tissue in our body and is inoperable or is the cancer has spread a lot in terms of growth. In such cases we go for radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Radiation therapy is done by acting of high energy radiation to kill the DNA that is causing cancer. The DNA that resides in the cancer cells are destroyed by radiation so that they cannot multiply or affect the body. This way the cancer is removed from the body.
There are many other methods that are being developed to fight cancer. As technology progresses, there are new cures coming out which would help to dissolve this disease into nothing. Till then, prevention of the disease is always better than the cure.
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You've heard it said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know you actually need 12! Eating your vegetables and greens will have an amazing effect on your mind and body. However, according to most nutritionists, we would have to eat twelve servings of fruits and vegetables a day to get the nutrients our bodies crave and need; most individuals are eating fewer than two servings a day. According to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention, only 26 percent of the nation's adults eat vegetables three or more times a day.
Using a daily concentrated powdered green drink is essential for optimal health. A good quality green drink will consist of concentrated vegetables and grasses, such as wheat grass and barley grass.
Green drinks work to alkaline the body and help establish a proper pH (potential of hydrogen). They also build the immune system, supply a large quantity of digestive enzymes, provide us with chlorophyll, give us vitamins and minerals, and add oxygen to the blood, which is especially important to cancer patients.
Restoring the pH balance in your body and allowing the body to become alkaline will help ward off disease.
According to Dr. Stirling Silverman,
"Over acidity, which can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems, is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conducive to disease, in contrast to a pH balanced environment which allows normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease. A healthy body maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When excess acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened condition."
You can check your pH level with test strips purchased at drug stores. A healthy body pH should be 7.0 to 7.5. If you already have a disease or illness it will be difficult to establish a proper pH balance; you will most likely be acidic. Medications will affect your pH and will cause you to be more acidic. Chemotherapy and radiation work well to shrink tumors and help treat cancer, but they also weaken the immune system and create an acidic environment. Although these drugs have an adverse effect on the pH levels, we must still do everything we can to build and preserve our bodies and keep our pH as alkaline as possible.
There are many nutritionists and doctors who will differ in the opinion on the subject of eating meat. But everyone, sick or well, will agree that the benefits of green drinks are essential to healing the body and building the immune system.
After being diagnosed with cancer, I went to Moffitt Cancer Center for a second opinion. Upon my arrival, I was given a stack of papers to fill out. One of those papers posed the question: "What are you doing to help yourself?" and one of the answers to choose from was "juicing wheatgrass". I was impressed to see that doctors are recognizing the benefits of wheatgrass and its healing properties.
One reason wheatgrass and greens are good for cancer patients is that they contain chlorophyll. Because chlorophyll's molecular structure is almost identical to hemoglobin (magnesium in chlorophyll and Iron in hemoglobin), it is sometimes referred to as the blood of the plant. Their similarity also lies in the fact that they both carry life-giving oxygen to the blood. Chlorophyll builds the blood, and it is the blood that sustains and builds your body.
Linda Kuhney
Using a daily concentrated powdered green drink is essential for optimal health. A good quality green drink will consist of concentrated vegetables and grasses, such as wheat grass and barley grass.
Green drinks work to alkaline the body and help establish a proper pH (potential of hydrogen). They also build the immune system, supply a large quantity of digestive enzymes, provide us with chlorophyll, give us vitamins and minerals, and add oxygen to the blood, which is especially important to cancer patients.
Restoring the pH balance in your body and allowing the body to become alkaline will help ward off disease.
According to Dr. Stirling Silverman,
"Over acidity, which can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems, is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conducive to disease, in contrast to a pH balanced environment which allows normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease. A healthy body maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When excess acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened condition."
You can check your pH level with test strips purchased at drug stores. A healthy body pH should be 7.0 to 7.5. If you already have a disease or illness it will be difficult to establish a proper pH balance; you will most likely be acidic. Medications will affect your pH and will cause you to be more acidic. Chemotherapy and radiation work well to shrink tumors and help treat cancer, but they also weaken the immune system and create an acidic environment. Although these drugs have an adverse effect on the pH levels, we must still do everything we can to build and preserve our bodies and keep our pH as alkaline as possible.
There are many nutritionists and doctors who will differ in the opinion on the subject of eating meat. But everyone, sick or well, will agree that the benefits of green drinks are essential to healing the body and building the immune system.
After being diagnosed with cancer, I went to Moffitt Cancer Center for a second opinion. Upon my arrival, I was given a stack of papers to fill out. One of those papers posed the question: "What are you doing to help yourself?" and one of the answers to choose from was "juicing wheatgrass". I was impressed to see that doctors are recognizing the benefits of wheatgrass and its healing properties.
One reason wheatgrass and greens are good for cancer patients is that they contain chlorophyll. Because chlorophyll's molecular structure is almost identical to hemoglobin (magnesium in chlorophyll and Iron in hemoglobin), it is sometimes referred to as the blood of the plant. Their similarity also lies in the fact that they both carry life-giving oxygen to the blood. Chlorophyll builds the blood, and it is the blood that sustains and builds your body.
Linda Kuhney
Linda Kuhney is a stage four cancer survivor who wants to help you fight the battle.
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The Gene-Cancer Myth
Extensive scientific research conducted in the field of cellular biology over the past ten years has already proved that genes do not cause disease, but are, in fact, influenced and altered by changes in the environment, from the very first moments in the mother's womb to the last moments in a person's adult life. Cellular biologists now recognize that the conditions and occurrences in the external surroundings and internal physiology, and more importantly, our perception of the environment, directly control the activity of our genes.
Along these lines, one type of gene that plays a role in normal cell growth, an oncogene, can be altered by its environment, the cell's internal terrain and surroundings, to contribute to the uncontrolled growth of a tumor. Oncogenes affect the way cells use energy and multiply. For example, in some cancers, the ras gene (an oncogene) mutates, and produces a protein that stimulates cells to divide prematurely. It is important to understand that genes do not mutate because they become "bored" with being "normal" or because they want to become malignant. Rather, they are left with no other choice but to mutate, which allows them to survive a hostile, toxic "tumor milieu" that has been created by factors other than genetic ones. A tumor-milieu, a cell environment that is poorly oxygenated and highly acidic, is the ideal medium to favor the growth of cancer cellsand the microorganisms found in cancerous tumors.
As difficult as this may be to come to terms with, defective genes cannot be the cause of cancer. It is a fact that millions of people with defective genes will never develop the diseases these defects are supposed to cause. You can actually remove the nucleus of a cancer cell, and yet for several weeks or months the cell will continue to live and behave in exactly the same abnormal way as before. "Silencing" is the word used to describe a process by which environment and behavior regulate gene expression and environmental switches activate cancer. Genes comprise a complex blueprint that is constantly adapting to external changes or influences.
Genetic blueprints are not capable of causing or perpetuating diseases. If they were, the cell would malfunction or die as soon as you removed the genes, which are contained in the nucleus, from the cell. To repeat, a healthy cell continues to live perfectly normally for weeks on end, even if the genes are not present. Your DNA's only activity is to make a copy (RNA) of itself and to use this copy (of the genetic codes) to produce the many different proteins needed for the numerous functions and processes in the body. To understand what cancer really is, we have to understand this important fact: The blueprint (genetic code of the cell) changes in an abnormal way only when the information delivered to the cell via its external environment invokes a continuous stress response within the cell. What does this mean in practical terms?
Each cell in the body is capable of producing adrenaline and other stress hormones, and it does so when you experience an external or internal threat that requires a "fight or flight" response. The threat could consist of any number of influences, such as food additives like Aspartame and MSG; an antibiotic or steroid drug; crossing a busy highway; the fear of facing an angry spouse or authority figure; or a profound sense of insecurity.
Under the influence of the secreted stress hormones, normal cell functions are undermined. In fact, the genetic blueprint (DNA) receives distorted information that, in turn, alters the cell's genetic behavior. Consequently, the DNA's production of natural chemicals, such as the anti-cancer drug Interleukin II and the anti-viral drug Interferon, begins to drop instantly and significantly. The cell's health and defensive capabilities are seriously compromised if the threat or stress persists over a period longer than just a few minutes or hours. (This kind of stress is a daily reality for millions of people in today's world.) Cells cannot fulfill their normal responsibilities when "under siege" for days, months, or even years.
Allopathic medicine has a name for this normal response by cells under prolonged stress: "chronic disease"
When the body ingests a harmful medical drug (all drugs contain poisons and are, therefore, injurious to the cells), or is exposed to such stressors as constant negative thoughts, feelings, emotions, or behaviors, insufficient nourishment, inadequate amounts of sleep, lack of sun exposure, dehydration, or toxins, this will alter the behavior of all its 60-100 trillion cells. Cancer occurs when cellular balance is threatened and the cell has to take recourse to more extreme measures of defending or protecting itself. The weakest cells are affected first. Genetic mutation from a normal cell to a cancer cell is merely a normal survival response to a threat that prevents the cell from doing its job according to the body's original genetic blueprint.
The possibility that cancer is a survival mechanism has never been considered in the past and is not part of the cancer discussion today. This has had and still has, to this day, fatal consequences.
Not too long ago, expert scientists believed that the Earth was flat and stationary. After all, they saw with their own eyes that the sun "fell off" the horizon every evening and "rose" again every morning, although on the opposite side. This indisputable "truth" was difficult to root out because it was a phenomenon that the masses witnessed each and every day. They knew well that the entire natural world depended on sunrise and sunset, the cycles of day and night. Little did they realize that what their eyes saw so clearly was not what was actually occurring.
Today, we only smile at such a notion of ignorance. Yet, with modern diseases and cancer, specifically, we are living by the same old myths handed down to us from generation to generation. Are we not also falling into the trap of blindly believing what other people have accepted as their subjective, personal truth? "But today it is different," you may argue, "because we have objective, verifiable scientific research to prove what is real and what is not." I may have to disappoint you here.
First, almost all scientific research studies are actually based on the subjective ideas, feelings, and thoughts of the scientist conducting the experiment. Second, the research is subjected to an almost infinite number of possible and often highly variable influences that can alter the outcome of the experiment in several unpredictable ways. Third, science rarely finds anything that it did not expect to find. Researchers tend to research something they subjectively feel is worth investigating. The purpose of their research is merely to fulfill the expectations they already have about the outcome of the experiment. If you are looking for something you subjectively expect to be true, you are likely to find objective proof for your assumption.
When genetic scientists proposed that genes control the body and behavior, they developed the Human Genome projectto prove exactly that hypothesis. Paid for by the pharmaceutical companies, these scientists had just one major objective: they had to fulfill the expectations of the big pharma conglomerate to patent genes for new, expensive "breakthrough" treatments that generate vast amounts of wealth. Nowhere do they mention the proven biomedical fact that genes do not control anything. The genes' only function and purpose are to reproduce cells.How genes do that largely depends on you and what you expose yourself to. In fact, all genes in your body are controlled by the cells' environment and its influences, including your personal perceptions and beliefs.
Along these lines, one type of gene that plays a role in normal cell growth, an oncogene, can be altered by its environment, the cell's internal terrain and surroundings, to contribute to the uncontrolled growth of a tumor. Oncogenes affect the way cells use energy and multiply. For example, in some cancers, the ras gene (an oncogene) mutates, and produces a protein that stimulates cells to divide prematurely. It is important to understand that genes do not mutate because they become "bored" with being "normal" or because they want to become malignant. Rather, they are left with no other choice but to mutate, which allows them to survive a hostile, toxic "tumor milieu" that has been created by factors other than genetic ones. A tumor-milieu, a cell environment that is poorly oxygenated and highly acidic, is the ideal medium to favor the growth of cancer cellsand the microorganisms found in cancerous tumors.
As difficult as this may be to come to terms with, defective genes cannot be the cause of cancer. It is a fact that millions of people with defective genes will never develop the diseases these defects are supposed to cause. You can actually remove the nucleus of a cancer cell, and yet for several weeks or months the cell will continue to live and behave in exactly the same abnormal way as before. "Silencing" is the word used to describe a process by which environment and behavior regulate gene expression and environmental switches activate cancer. Genes comprise a complex blueprint that is constantly adapting to external changes or influences.
Genetic blueprints are not capable of causing or perpetuating diseases. If they were, the cell would malfunction or die as soon as you removed the genes, which are contained in the nucleus, from the cell. To repeat, a healthy cell continues to live perfectly normally for weeks on end, even if the genes are not present. Your DNA's only activity is to make a copy (RNA) of itself and to use this copy (of the genetic codes) to produce the many different proteins needed for the numerous functions and processes in the body. To understand what cancer really is, we have to understand this important fact: The blueprint (genetic code of the cell) changes in an abnormal way only when the information delivered to the cell via its external environment invokes a continuous stress response within the cell. What does this mean in practical terms?
Each cell in the body is capable of producing adrenaline and other stress hormones, and it does so when you experience an external or internal threat that requires a "fight or flight" response. The threat could consist of any number of influences, such as food additives like Aspartame and MSG; an antibiotic or steroid drug; crossing a busy highway; the fear of facing an angry spouse or authority figure; or a profound sense of insecurity.
Under the influence of the secreted stress hormones, normal cell functions are undermined. In fact, the genetic blueprint (DNA) receives distorted information that, in turn, alters the cell's genetic behavior. Consequently, the DNA's production of natural chemicals, such as the anti-cancer drug Interleukin II and the anti-viral drug Interferon, begins to drop instantly and significantly. The cell's health and defensive capabilities are seriously compromised if the threat or stress persists over a period longer than just a few minutes or hours. (This kind of stress is a daily reality for millions of people in today's world.) Cells cannot fulfill their normal responsibilities when "under siege" for days, months, or even years.
Allopathic medicine has a name for this normal response by cells under prolonged stress: "chronic disease"
When the body ingests a harmful medical drug (all drugs contain poisons and are, therefore, injurious to the cells), or is exposed to such stressors as constant negative thoughts, feelings, emotions, or behaviors, insufficient nourishment, inadequate amounts of sleep, lack of sun exposure, dehydration, or toxins, this will alter the behavior of all its 60-100 trillion cells. Cancer occurs when cellular balance is threatened and the cell has to take recourse to more extreme measures of defending or protecting itself. The weakest cells are affected first. Genetic mutation from a normal cell to a cancer cell is merely a normal survival response to a threat that prevents the cell from doing its job according to the body's original genetic blueprint.
The possibility that cancer is a survival mechanism has never been considered in the past and is not part of the cancer discussion today. This has had and still has, to this day, fatal consequences.
Not too long ago, expert scientists believed that the Earth was flat and stationary. After all, they saw with their own eyes that the sun "fell off" the horizon every evening and "rose" again every morning, although on the opposite side. This indisputable "truth" was difficult to root out because it was a phenomenon that the masses witnessed each and every day. They knew well that the entire natural world depended on sunrise and sunset, the cycles of day and night. Little did they realize that what their eyes saw so clearly was not what was actually occurring.
Today, we only smile at such a notion of ignorance. Yet, with modern diseases and cancer, specifically, we are living by the same old myths handed down to us from generation to generation. Are we not also falling into the trap of blindly believing what other people have accepted as their subjective, personal truth? "But today it is different," you may argue, "because we have objective, verifiable scientific research to prove what is real and what is not." I may have to disappoint you here.
First, almost all scientific research studies are actually based on the subjective ideas, feelings, and thoughts of the scientist conducting the experiment. Second, the research is subjected to an almost infinite number of possible and often highly variable influences that can alter the outcome of the experiment in several unpredictable ways. Third, science rarely finds anything that it did not expect to find. Researchers tend to research something they subjectively feel is worth investigating. The purpose of their research is merely to fulfill the expectations they already have about the outcome of the experiment. If you are looking for something you subjectively expect to be true, you are likely to find objective proof for your assumption.
When genetic scientists proposed that genes control the body and behavior, they developed the Human Genome projectto prove exactly that hypothesis. Paid for by the pharmaceutical companies, these scientists had just one major objective: they had to fulfill the expectations of the big pharma conglomerate to patent genes for new, expensive "breakthrough" treatments that generate vast amounts of wealth. Nowhere do they mention the proven biomedical fact that genes do not control anything. The genes' only function and purpose are to reproduce cells.How genes do that largely depends on you and what you expose yourself to. In fact, all genes in your body are controlled by the cells' environment and its influences, including your personal perceptions and beliefs.
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[This is an excerpt from the book CANCER IS NOT A DISEASE, IT'S A SURVIVAL MECHANISM by Andreas Moritz]
Andreas Moritz is a writer and practitioner in the field of Integrative Medicine. He is the author of 13 books ( http://www.ener-chi.com/book.htm ) on various subjects pertaining to holistic health, including 'The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush', 'Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation', 'Diabetes No More' and 'Heart Disease No More'.
'Vaccine-Nation: Poisoning the Population, One Shot at a Time' is his most recent book.
Moritz is also the creator of Ener-Chi Art and Sacred Santémony. Much of his life's work has been dedicated to understanding and treating the root causes of illness, and helping the body, mind, spirit and heart to heal naturally.
Connect with Andreas at: http://www.facebook.com/enerchi.wellness
Copyright © 2011 Andreas Moritz
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Andreas Moritz is a writer and practitioner in the field of Integrative Medicine. He is the author of 13 books ( http://www.ener-chi.com/book.htm ) on various subjects pertaining to holistic health, including 'The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush', 'Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation', 'Diabetes No More' and 'Heart Disease No More'.
'Vaccine-Nation: Poisoning the Population, One Shot at a Time' is his most recent book.
Moritz is also the creator of Ener-Chi Art and Sacred Santémony. Much of his life's work has been dedicated to understanding and treating the root causes of illness, and helping the body, mind, spirit and heart to heal naturally.
Connect with Andreas at: http://www.facebook.com/enerchi.wellness
Copyright © 2011 Andreas Moritz
Lemongrass Kills Cancer Cells
Lemongrass is known in Malaysian local language as Serai (Cymbopogan Citratus) and it is widely used in Asian cuisine. Serai (lemongrass) which is available easily here is a common ingredient in curries, Nyonya cooking and local Malay dishes. Lemongrass is normally blended with other ingredients but in some recipes, they are smashed to bring out the aroma and oil in the stem. This grass liked plant grows very well in tropical and temperate countries. It thrives in sandy soil with lots of sunshine all year round. There are around 50 species of these grasses. The useful part is at the base stem at the bottom of the long leaves. This is where the aromatic oil is concentrated. When the base stem is planted in fertile soil, roots will start to form and very soon it will grow into a lemongrass bush.
Cymbopogan Citronella is used in the production of citronella oil which is a type of insect repellent. This versatile oil is one of the main ingredients in common insect repellent sprays. In fact, rubbing fresh pulverized lemongrass stalk on the body could help to repel insect. The tropical rain forest in Malaysia is full of insects, particularly the diseases carrying mosquitoes. Malaria is common in this part of the world; therefore it is advisable to use insect repellent before venturing into the jungle. The lemon liked aroma of the lemongrass plays an important part in aromatherapy treatment. It is also known to have antiseptic properties and is widely used in Ayurvedic treatment.
However, one of the most important discoveries that made serai (lemongrass) special is the chemical citral in it which can kill cancer cells. This wonderful chemical seems able to kill cancerous cells but leave normal cells in our body unharmed. Some Thai restaurants serve cool refreshing lemon grass drinks. The lemongrass is smashed, boiled in water and then chilled before sugar is added. Nutritionist has been advising cancer patients to drink this type of lemongrass water (minus the sugar). For normal people, drinking lemon grass infused drinks from time to time helps to terminate cancerous cells in the body. There are many recipes for lemongrass drinks available in the web. Find one that is suitable for your family taste buds.
So far, there is no known side effect of consuming lemongrass. Extensive research should be carried out on lemongrass to battle cancer. Maybe one day, citral extract can be used to effectively prevent and cure cancer.
Cymbopogan Citronella is used in the production of citronella oil which is a type of insect repellent. This versatile oil is one of the main ingredients in common insect repellent sprays. In fact, rubbing fresh pulverized lemongrass stalk on the body could help to repel insect. The tropical rain forest in Malaysia is full of insects, particularly the diseases carrying mosquitoes. Malaria is common in this part of the world; therefore it is advisable to use insect repellent before venturing into the jungle. The lemon liked aroma of the lemongrass plays an important part in aromatherapy treatment. It is also known to have antiseptic properties and is widely used in Ayurvedic treatment.
However, one of the most important discoveries that made serai (lemongrass) special is the chemical citral in it which can kill cancer cells. This wonderful chemical seems able to kill cancerous cells but leave normal cells in our body unharmed. Some Thai restaurants serve cool refreshing lemon grass drinks. The lemongrass is smashed, boiled in water and then chilled before sugar is added. Nutritionist has been advising cancer patients to drink this type of lemongrass water (minus the sugar). For normal people, drinking lemon grass infused drinks from time to time helps to terminate cancerous cells in the body. There are many recipes for lemongrass drinks available in the web. Find one that is suitable for your family taste buds.
So far, there is no known side effect of consuming lemongrass. Extensive research should be carried out on lemongrass to battle cancer. Maybe one day, citral extract can be used to effectively prevent and cure cancer.
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Stomach Cancer Symptoms - Spotting Them Early
Cancer has caused an average of 8 million deaths back in 2008. Stomach cancer is responsible for 740,000 of them. That is how serious this condition is. However, the good news is that there has been a marked decline in deaths since then. Doctors and researchers owe that to the simple task of spotting symptoms of stomach cancer early.
There is a huge difference between treating patients with stage 3 or stage 4 stomach cancer as compared to those that have been diagnosed to be in stage 1 or stage 2.
Spotting the symptoms of stomach cancer can be somewhat tricky. You see, all gastrointestinal diseases seem to have the same manifestations: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, etc. The key to spotting stomach cancer early will be to consult with your physician as soon as you feel something is wrong, and most especially if you exhibit any or all of the following:
• Bloody stools - these are great indicators that there is something wrong with your gastrointestinal system. If you observe fresh blood after you use a tissue paper, this could be caused by something near your anus like hemorrhoids or polyps. It could be that they were damaged because you might be experiencing constipation. If you observe black, tarry stools, you'd expect bleeding somewhere in your intestines. The unusual color of your stools may have been caused by dried blood. It is always recommended that you submit yourself to a fecal occult blood exam just to make sure.
• Pain in the abdomen - this pain could be caused by the growth of a tumor in your stomach. Usually with stomach cancer, the pain is somewhere near the upper part of your stomach and can either be persistent or intermittent.
• Nausea and vomiting - N&V are symptoms that you can find in almost any disease not just in digestive system disorders. The reason that it is on this list is because nausea and vomiting, as related to stomach cancer, might also be caused by tumor growth. Persistent nausea and vomiting can also cause trauma to your esophagus.
• Anorexia - also known as loss of appetite. Not being hungry for a day to two might be considered normal, but if it persists for more than that, it could be a serious problem. Take note that anorexia, or loss of appetite, is not a telltale sign of cancer alone. It could also be an indicator of other diseases.
• Unintended weight loss - now, a lot of people have been wondering just why a patient with cancer seems to tend to lose weight even without trying. The answer to that is simple. The cancer cells take in the nutrients that are really meant for the body. In essence, they are the ones getting healthier while the body suffers.
Basing conclusions on these symptoms alone is not enough to make a cancer diagnosis. A lot of laboratory testing will have to be done to form a conclusion. However, reporting the symptoms early will greatly help in the prognosis of the disease.
There is a huge difference between treating patients with stage 3 or stage 4 stomach cancer as compared to those that have been diagnosed to be in stage 1 or stage 2.
Spotting the symptoms of stomach cancer can be somewhat tricky. You see, all gastrointestinal diseases seem to have the same manifestations: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, etc. The key to spotting stomach cancer early will be to consult with your physician as soon as you feel something is wrong, and most especially if you exhibit any or all of the following:
• Bloody stools - these are great indicators that there is something wrong with your gastrointestinal system. If you observe fresh blood after you use a tissue paper, this could be caused by something near your anus like hemorrhoids or polyps. It could be that they were damaged because you might be experiencing constipation. If you observe black, tarry stools, you'd expect bleeding somewhere in your intestines. The unusual color of your stools may have been caused by dried blood. It is always recommended that you submit yourself to a fecal occult blood exam just to make sure.
• Pain in the abdomen - this pain could be caused by the growth of a tumor in your stomach. Usually with stomach cancer, the pain is somewhere near the upper part of your stomach and can either be persistent or intermittent.
• Nausea and vomiting - N&V are symptoms that you can find in almost any disease not just in digestive system disorders. The reason that it is on this list is because nausea and vomiting, as related to stomach cancer, might also be caused by tumor growth. Persistent nausea and vomiting can also cause trauma to your esophagus.
• Anorexia - also known as loss of appetite. Not being hungry for a day to two might be considered normal, but if it persists for more than that, it could be a serious problem. Take note that anorexia, or loss of appetite, is not a telltale sign of cancer alone. It could also be an indicator of other diseases.
• Unintended weight loss - now, a lot of people have been wondering just why a patient with cancer seems to tend to lose weight even without trying. The answer to that is simple. The cancer cells take in the nutrients that are really meant for the body. In essence, they are the ones getting healthier while the body suffers.
Basing conclusions on these symptoms alone is not enough to make a cancer diagnosis. A lot of laboratory testing will have to be done to form a conclusion. However, reporting the symptoms early will greatly help in the prognosis of the disease.
For more information on Different Types of Diseases, Symptoms and Diagnoses, Please visit: Stomach Cancer Symptoms and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Danica_Susan Of Cancer and Healing
by Philip B Martin
The human being is certainly a complex animal, all animals bodies are highly complex organisms, even a single cell is unfathomably complex and we each have 50 trillion of them. When we consider the mind and consciousness then we add more layers to the complexity. Yes it can be overwhelming to try and know about our complexity. I mean, we know very little about ourselves and if we exclude the physical workings of the body for a moment, though it can be recognised that we can investigate and measure the anatomy and physiology of the body, what do we know about why we behave the way we do? How we think? Why we feel the way we do? Where do our emotions come from? How is that we feel compassion, love, hate etc? How many parts to the mind are there?
It is fair to say we know little of how we operate.
What has this to do with cancer and healing?
We are a collection of 50 trillion or so cells, I haven't personally counted them, but the cells aren't static and stay with us for the rest of our lives. Most cells have a very short live span, so the number of cells that are us is in our life time is just mind boggling. The point is that all these cells are in one organism, and the cooperation between cells enables them to gather together and be 'We are one'.
Shared information is the glue that keeps all as one and working in harmony together. Our bodies (which includes the mind, though many think or treat the body as a vehicle to transport the ego around) reflect the totality of our 50 trillion cells. Each cell is a holograph of the entirety. What affects the cells, affects the entirety, what affects the entirety affects the cells, There is no separation. When we feel angry, the entirety is feeling angry, the cells are feeling angry, when we feel love the entirety is feeling love. The story of our life is the story of our cells. The story of our cells is us.
When we are in a state of ill health, that is our story at the time, the body excluding the mind isn't ill, the body including the mind is ill, once again there is no separation. If the mind is ill, then the body is ill.
If one has cancer, what is the complete story? We fall into the trap of perceiving cancer as 'something' that is separate from us, from the entirety. Cancer cells are our own cells, they are not separate! They are functioning as part of the whole, as a reflection of the whole.
If we remove the label and perceptions that we have about cancer and see our totality, our state of affairs, our story, our system of being, our pattern of existence and not just the shallow facade that we present to the world and to our ego, then we can realise this is us. Do we really want to be as this? Is change possible? Do we want to feel different, do we want to experience life differently, do we want a better quality of life, a better quality of our self image, do we want more vitality, better health, do we want more wholeness, do we want freedom, do we want more self control, more self trust, more self reliance, do we want to feel that we matter, that we are significant, that we are important, do we want to be free from self criticism, resentment, apathy, bitterness, negative beliefs about ourself, limitations or do we dare not to?
Do we think we are not worth it? That change, is too difficult? Do we assume, this is just who I am?
Man, is always trying to define who he/she is, we label and define ourself as I am kind, stubborn etc, etc. We are continually trying to identify and define who we are! For we (the ego) do not know who we are, we are disconnected and separated from our body. The only appropriate definition the ego can have and also the most beneficial, is simply 'I am'. This is powerful for it includes all possibilities and has no limitations. It may seem too simple but all other definitions are faulty, for they are not complete. For if you define yourself as kind, what happens if you behave in an unkindly fashion? And when you do, you separate and form another identity or part and more fragmentation occurs. I am is correct and undeniable and so creates no resistance, any other definition can't hold true all the time.
If you practice just saying and feeling 'I am' you may become aware that you are dis-identifying from the labels, beliefs and behaviour that you perceived as you. This pattern that you thought was you, seems at a little distance away now. This pattern is a set of instructions that you have been following, because you were attached to it, and thought this is who I am. Now being simply 'I am' detaches the pattern and you now have control of Your Life, not being a victim of it.
So as controller of your life what story do want to unfold? Whatever story you have, your cells will reflect! The entire body, immune system etc will reflect the story. Do you want the cells, immune system etc to feel important, worthwhile, loving, compassionate, happy, health etc, then reflect that in your life experience.
If you want health - be health(y).
By Philip Martin
It is fair to say we know little of how we operate.
What has this to do with cancer and healing?
We are a collection of 50 trillion or so cells, I haven't personally counted them, but the cells aren't static and stay with us for the rest of our lives. Most cells have a very short live span, so the number of cells that are us is in our life time is just mind boggling. The point is that all these cells are in one organism, and the cooperation between cells enables them to gather together and be 'We are one'.
Shared information is the glue that keeps all as one and working in harmony together. Our bodies (which includes the mind, though many think or treat the body as a vehicle to transport the ego around) reflect the totality of our 50 trillion cells. Each cell is a holograph of the entirety. What affects the cells, affects the entirety, what affects the entirety affects the cells, There is no separation. When we feel angry, the entirety is feeling angry, the cells are feeling angry, when we feel love the entirety is feeling love. The story of our life is the story of our cells. The story of our cells is us.
When we are in a state of ill health, that is our story at the time, the body excluding the mind isn't ill, the body including the mind is ill, once again there is no separation. If the mind is ill, then the body is ill.
If one has cancer, what is the complete story? We fall into the trap of perceiving cancer as 'something' that is separate from us, from the entirety. Cancer cells are our own cells, they are not separate! They are functioning as part of the whole, as a reflection of the whole.
If we remove the label and perceptions that we have about cancer and see our totality, our state of affairs, our story, our system of being, our pattern of existence and not just the shallow facade that we present to the world and to our ego, then we can realise this is us. Do we really want to be as this? Is change possible? Do we want to feel different, do we want to experience life differently, do we want a better quality of life, a better quality of our self image, do we want more vitality, better health, do we want more wholeness, do we want freedom, do we want more self control, more self trust, more self reliance, do we want to feel that we matter, that we are significant, that we are important, do we want to be free from self criticism, resentment, apathy, bitterness, negative beliefs about ourself, limitations or do we dare not to?
Do we think we are not worth it? That change, is too difficult? Do we assume, this is just who I am?
Man, is always trying to define who he/she is, we label and define ourself as I am kind, stubborn etc, etc. We are continually trying to identify and define who we are! For we (the ego) do not know who we are, we are disconnected and separated from our body. The only appropriate definition the ego can have and also the most beneficial, is simply 'I am'. This is powerful for it includes all possibilities and has no limitations. It may seem too simple but all other definitions are faulty, for they are not complete. For if you define yourself as kind, what happens if you behave in an unkindly fashion? And when you do, you separate and form another identity or part and more fragmentation occurs. I am is correct and undeniable and so creates no resistance, any other definition can't hold true all the time.
If you practice just saying and feeling 'I am' you may become aware that you are dis-identifying from the labels, beliefs and behaviour that you perceived as you. This pattern that you thought was you, seems at a little distance away now. This pattern is a set of instructions that you have been following, because you were attached to it, and thought this is who I am. Now being simply 'I am' detaches the pattern and you now have control of Your Life, not being a victim of it.
So as controller of your life what story do want to unfold? Whatever story you have, your cells will reflect! The entire body, immune system etc will reflect the story. Do you want the cells, immune system etc to feel important, worthwhile, loving, compassionate, happy, health etc, then reflect that in your life experience.
If you want health - be health(y).
By Philip Martin
Philip Martin is a Naturopath, Hypnotherapist and Author of "Life Patterns, the Secret to Emotional Freedom" and "The 5 Step Cancer Healing Process, a clear and defined pathway". He is based on the Sunshine Coast Qld. Australia. His website is http://www.healyourcancer.org/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Philip_B_Martin Kidney Pain Can Mean Kidney Cancer - Common Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
Being aware of kidney cancer symptoms is very important, as it can help a person get treatment before the disease gets worse. Anybody who has any experience with cancer, whether they have had it or know someone who has dealt with it, knows just how serious and devastating it can be. That's why it's important to make an appointment with a doctor whenever any symptoms of cancer present themselves. If the disease can be caught early, the patient has a much better chance of survival and may not have to go through drastic treatment options.
How Kidney Cancer Starts
Kidney cancer is the result of kidney cells becoming cancerous and rapidly growing out of control, forming a tumor, or in some cases multiple tumors. Doctors are not yet sure what causes this type of cancer, though some risk factors of the disease have been identified. Most kidney cancers start in the lining of the small tubes in the kidneys, and there are few symptoms of the disease at this stage. Despite the lack of symptoms at the earliest stage, most cases are discovered before the disease spreads to the surrounding organs.
Common Kidney Cancer Symptoms
Just like most diseases, one or two symptoms alone may not be indicative of kidney cancer or cause for alarm, though they should still be checked out. However if the patient notices several of the symptoms, particularly if they persist over time, it is best to call a doctor. Kidney cancer symptoms include: Blood in the urine (this may appear as a red or pink color), a lump or pain in the side or abdomen, seemingly random weight loss or fever. These are the most common symptoms. Occasionally other symptoms can appear alongside the most common indicators. These additional symptoms include: Fatigue, a general feeling of poor health, loss of appetite, anemia and swelling in the ankles or legs. Sometimes kidney cancer will spread, whether it's being treated or not, and when this is the case, additional symptoms can be noticed. Symptoms that this has happened are shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and even bone pain. If the patient notices any of these, please contact a doctor immediately. Sometimes a change in treatment or medication may be needed.
What Happens After Kidney Cancer Symptoms are Noticed
The doctor will likely perform one or more tests to determine if the patient has kidney cancer or something else, like kidney stones. He or she may order a urine test or blood test to check for problems and see how well the kidneys are functioning. An ultrasound may also be used to determine if a tumor, if one is present, is filled with fluid or is a solid mass. CT scans and MRIs are often used to take pictures of the kidneys. A procedure called Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) can be used to determine the presence of tumors as well. In this procedure, a dye is inserted and travels through the urinary tract, while the kidneys are being X-rayed. This allows any tumors to be highlighted. CT scans have largely replaced the need for the IVP procedure.
Though the symptoms listed above can be signs of kidney cancer, they may indicate some other problem, instead of cancer. One or two symptoms alone is not cause for panic, though it certainly should be brought to a doctor's attention. For a diagnosis, contact a doctor as quickly as possible. If the symptoms noticed are indeed kidney cancer symptoms, it is important to begin treatment quickly to kill the cancer and remove any tumors before it spreads and becomes more severe.
How Kidney Cancer Starts
Kidney cancer is the result of kidney cells becoming cancerous and rapidly growing out of control, forming a tumor, or in some cases multiple tumors. Doctors are not yet sure what causes this type of cancer, though some risk factors of the disease have been identified. Most kidney cancers start in the lining of the small tubes in the kidneys, and there are few symptoms of the disease at this stage. Despite the lack of symptoms at the earliest stage, most cases are discovered before the disease spreads to the surrounding organs.
Common Kidney Cancer Symptoms
Just like most diseases, one or two symptoms alone may not be indicative of kidney cancer or cause for alarm, though they should still be checked out. However if the patient notices several of the symptoms, particularly if they persist over time, it is best to call a doctor. Kidney cancer symptoms include: Blood in the urine (this may appear as a red or pink color), a lump or pain in the side or abdomen, seemingly random weight loss or fever. These are the most common symptoms. Occasionally other symptoms can appear alongside the most common indicators. These additional symptoms include: Fatigue, a general feeling of poor health, loss of appetite, anemia and swelling in the ankles or legs. Sometimes kidney cancer will spread, whether it's being treated or not, and when this is the case, additional symptoms can be noticed. Symptoms that this has happened are shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and even bone pain. If the patient notices any of these, please contact a doctor immediately. Sometimes a change in treatment or medication may be needed.
What Happens After Kidney Cancer Symptoms are Noticed
The doctor will likely perform one or more tests to determine if the patient has kidney cancer or something else, like kidney stones. He or she may order a urine test or blood test to check for problems and see how well the kidneys are functioning. An ultrasound may also be used to determine if a tumor, if one is present, is filled with fluid or is a solid mass. CT scans and MRIs are often used to take pictures of the kidneys. A procedure called Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) can be used to determine the presence of tumors as well. In this procedure, a dye is inserted and travels through the urinary tract, while the kidneys are being X-rayed. This allows any tumors to be highlighted. CT scans have largely replaced the need for the IVP procedure.
Though the symptoms listed above can be signs of kidney cancer, they may indicate some other problem, instead of cancer. One or two symptoms alone is not cause for panic, though it certainly should be brought to a doctor's attention. For a diagnosis, contact a doctor as quickly as possible. If the symptoms noticed are indeed kidney cancer symptoms, it is important to begin treatment quickly to kill the cancer and remove any tumors before it spreads and becomes more severe.
Are you worried or concerned about ongoing illness or symptoms suffered by you or a loved one? Worried it could be more serious?
You should obviously consult a doctor to have a professional diagnosis administered. However our website has articles on all types of cancer symptoms. Learn more about the common Mouth cancer symptoms and many more variants of cancer.
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Melissa_B_Hernandez You should obviously consult a doctor to have a professional diagnosis administered. However our website has articles on all types of cancer symptoms. Learn more about the common Mouth cancer symptoms and many more variants of cancer.
Get informed and keep you and your loved ones one step ahead of the dreaded 'Big C'.
Does Dieting and Exercise Help Cancer Survivors? Lets Look Into It!
by Richard Stadnyk
Cancer survivors may be able to reduce their risk for functional decline. A new report reveals a home-based exercise and diet program helped older survivors of colorectal, breast and prostate cancer stay healthy. Rather than patients being told to "rest up" as in the past, doctors must encourage people to get moving as soon as they feel able.
A review of more than 60 studies for the charity found people undergoing treatment for cancer - as well as survivors - could benefit from exercise.
Exercise is a "wonder drug" for cancer survivors and may even prevent the disease coming back, according to a new report.
Body Concepts Cancer Support said physical activity should be "prescribed" by doctors after "hard evidence" showed it can significantly help recovery and prevent other long-term illnesses.
Various studies, mainly on women with early-stage breast cancer, suggest that physical activity can improve cancer survivors' quality of life, lessen the impact of treatment side effects and help in their overall recovery. But more data are needed. While exercise, even just living an active life, is universally considered important for cancer survivors, researchers are trying to understand the extent of its rehabilitative value and how best to administer and monitor it.
The Exercise and Thrive sessions are supervised by medical staff and take 90 minutes each. They touch upon the main physical components - flexibility, strength and aerobics - and about 30 minutes of group discussion, sometimes centered on questions such as, "How in balance does your life feel right now?" Participants also learn about nutrition and other mind-body activities such as yoga and pilates.
There was 27 people participating in the initial round of the classes. The participants range from people who have gone through recent treatment to those who have been symptom-free for years.
Results of two studies on bowel cancer also show the risk of dying or the disease coming back is cut by about 50% in patients taking six hours a week of moderate intensity exercise, with around a 30% lower risk of dying among prostate cancer patients and a 57% lower rate of disease progression if they do three hours of moderate exercise weekly.
According to studies, older cancer survivors represent an important target because cancer and its treatments are associated with accelerated rates of functional decline. They say many older cancer survivors also report poor lifestyle behaviors.
Ways regular exercise may help you during cancer treatment
•Keep or improve your physical abilities
•Better balance, lower risk of falls and broken bones
•Keep muscles from wasting due to inactivity
•Lower the risk of heart disease
•Lessen the risk of osteoporosis (weak bones that are more likely to break)
•Improve blood flow to legs and lower risk of blood clots
•Make you less dependent on others to do normal activities of daily living
•Improve your self-esteem
•Lower the risk of anxiety and depression
•Lessen nausea
•Improve your ability to keep social contacts
•Fewer symptoms of tiredness (fatigue)
•Help you control your weight
•Improve your quality of life
I am happy to see this is becoming more common knowledge in the 21 century and I applaud the doctors for pointing it out, because we still do not know a lot about how exercise and physical activity affect your recovery from cancer, or their effects on the immune system. We know with personal training that regular moderate exercise has been linked to show good results and feedback among cancer victims! Thank you.
A review of more than 60 studies for the charity found people undergoing treatment for cancer - as well as survivors - could benefit from exercise.
Exercise is a "wonder drug" for cancer survivors and may even prevent the disease coming back, according to a new report.
Body Concepts Cancer Support said physical activity should be "prescribed" by doctors after "hard evidence" showed it can significantly help recovery and prevent other long-term illnesses.
Various studies, mainly on women with early-stage breast cancer, suggest that physical activity can improve cancer survivors' quality of life, lessen the impact of treatment side effects and help in their overall recovery. But more data are needed. While exercise, even just living an active life, is universally considered important for cancer survivors, researchers are trying to understand the extent of its rehabilitative value and how best to administer and monitor it.
The Exercise and Thrive sessions are supervised by medical staff and take 90 minutes each. They touch upon the main physical components - flexibility, strength and aerobics - and about 30 minutes of group discussion, sometimes centered on questions such as, "How in balance does your life feel right now?" Participants also learn about nutrition and other mind-body activities such as yoga and pilates.
There was 27 people participating in the initial round of the classes. The participants range from people who have gone through recent treatment to those who have been symptom-free for years.
Results of two studies on bowel cancer also show the risk of dying or the disease coming back is cut by about 50% in patients taking six hours a week of moderate intensity exercise, with around a 30% lower risk of dying among prostate cancer patients and a 57% lower rate of disease progression if they do three hours of moderate exercise weekly.
According to studies, older cancer survivors represent an important target because cancer and its treatments are associated with accelerated rates of functional decline. They say many older cancer survivors also report poor lifestyle behaviors.
Ways regular exercise may help you during cancer treatment
•Keep or improve your physical abilities
•Better balance, lower risk of falls and broken bones
•Keep muscles from wasting due to inactivity
•Lower the risk of heart disease
•Lessen the risk of osteoporosis (weak bones that are more likely to break)
•Improve blood flow to legs and lower risk of blood clots
•Make you less dependent on others to do normal activities of daily living
•Improve your self-esteem
•Lower the risk of anxiety and depression
•Lessen nausea
•Improve your ability to keep social contacts
•Fewer symptoms of tiredness (fatigue)
•Help you control your weight
•Improve your quality of life
I am happy to see this is becoming more common knowledge in the 21 century and I applaud the doctors for pointing it out, because we still do not know a lot about how exercise and physical activity affect your recovery from cancer, or their effects on the immune system. We know with personal training that regular moderate exercise has been linked to show good results and feedback among cancer victims! Thank you.
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The Top 5 Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk
by Tom Chua
or anyone who has experienced or witnessed cancer first hand, you know that it is a terrifying experience. Despite the amount of time and research done by medical professionals, a cure for cancer has yet to be discovered. Luckily, studies have proven that many types of cancer can be prevented by simple lifestyle habits. Below are the top 5 lifestyle habits that you can develop in order to reduce your cancer risk:
1. Pay Attention to Your Diet
The most important dietary step that you can take is to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. This is because fruits and vegetables contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that protect your cells.
Experts suggest limiting the amount of meat that you eat each week and eating plenty of whole grains. Studies have shown that drinking 3 cups of green tea per day significantly reduces women's' risk of developing breast cancer because it contains anti-oxidants that rid your body of dangerous free-radicals.
Additionally, if you make sure to drink plenty of water each day you will reduce your risk of developing cancer. This is because water eliminates toxins from your body. 8 glasses of water per day will effectively lower your cancer risk.
2. Exercise and Maintain a Healthy Weight
Being overweight greatly increases your risk of many types of cancer. You don't have to become a body builder or fitness expert, all you need to do is take part in moderate exercise for 30 minutes per day to significantly reduce your cancer risk (and your weight!) Even if you lead a busy lifestyle, your exercise can be as simple as a brisk 30 minute walk.
3. Limit Risky Behaviour
It is no secret that tobacco use will significantly increase your risk of developing cancer. Exposure to second hand smoke is also dangerous, because even though you aren't smoking a cigarette, you are still exposed to the dangerous chemicals that they contain. Smoking cigarettes has been linked to more than just lung cancer - studies have shown that you can develop kidney, cervix and bladder cancer from them as well.
Many people don't realize that diseases contracted through unprotected sex can also increase your risk of developing cancer. It is best to cut this type of risky behaviour from your life.
Also, excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to various cancers such as esophagus, throat, liver, and colon. Doctors recommend that women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer abstain from drinking altogether.
4. Protect Yourself from the Sun
This may seem self-explanatory, as overexposure to the sun has been continuously linked to skin cancer; however since golden tans are considered attractive to most people in Western society, many people disregard the effects that the sun can have.
Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer, but luckily it is very preventable. Just remember to regularly wear sunscreen, avoid tanning beds, and wear light and loose fitting clothing to protect you from the sun's rays.
5. Natural Remedies and Vitamins
There are certain vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies that help to reduce the risk of cancer. For example, higher levels of vitamin D intake have been linked a reduction in the number of cases of cancer. As well, taking selenium supplements have been linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Taking these supplements may be something to consider since many of them are very low cost. Moreover, you may be already taking them in your daily multivitamin without even knowing about it.
If you take cancer prevention into your own hands starting today, you will find that the results will last a lifetime.
or anyone who has experienced or witnessed cancer first hand, you know that it is a terrifying experience. Despite the amount of time and research done by medical professionals, a cure for cancer has yet to be discovered. Luckily, studies have proven that many types of cancer can be prevented by simple lifestyle habits. Below are the top 5 lifestyle habits that you can develop in order to reduce your cancer risk:
1. Pay Attention to Your Diet
The most important dietary step that you can take is to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. This is because fruits and vegetables contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and enzymes that protect your cells.
Experts suggest limiting the amount of meat that you eat each week and eating plenty of whole grains. Studies have shown that drinking 3 cups of green tea per day significantly reduces women's' risk of developing breast cancer because it contains anti-oxidants that rid your body of dangerous free-radicals.
Additionally, if you make sure to drink plenty of water each day you will reduce your risk of developing cancer. This is because water eliminates toxins from your body. 8 glasses of water per day will effectively lower your cancer risk.
2. Exercise and Maintain a Healthy Weight
Being overweight greatly increases your risk of many types of cancer. You don't have to become a body builder or fitness expert, all you need to do is take part in moderate exercise for 30 minutes per day to significantly reduce your cancer risk (and your weight!) Even if you lead a busy lifestyle, your exercise can be as simple as a brisk 30 minute walk.
3. Limit Risky Behaviour
It is no secret that tobacco use will significantly increase your risk of developing cancer. Exposure to second hand smoke is also dangerous, because even though you aren't smoking a cigarette, you are still exposed to the dangerous chemicals that they contain. Smoking cigarettes has been linked to more than just lung cancer - studies have shown that you can develop kidney, cervix and bladder cancer from them as well.
Many people don't realize that diseases contracted through unprotected sex can also increase your risk of developing cancer. It is best to cut this type of risky behaviour from your life.
Also, excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to various cancers such as esophagus, throat, liver, and colon. Doctors recommend that women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer abstain from drinking altogether.
4. Protect Yourself from the Sun
This may seem self-explanatory, as overexposure to the sun has been continuously linked to skin cancer; however since golden tans are considered attractive to most people in Western society, many people disregard the effects that the sun can have.
Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer, but luckily it is very preventable. Just remember to regularly wear sunscreen, avoid tanning beds, and wear light and loose fitting clothing to protect you from the sun's rays.
5. Natural Remedies and Vitamins
There are certain vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies that help to reduce the risk of cancer. For example, higher levels of vitamin D intake have been linked a reduction in the number of cases of cancer. As well, taking selenium supplements have been linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Taking these supplements may be something to consider since many of them are very low cost. Moreover, you may be already taking them in your daily multivitamin without even knowing about it.
If you take cancer prevention into your own hands starting today, you will find that the results will last a lifetime.
Visit Natural Cancer Remedies to discover many natural remedies, vitamins and supplements that are used to prevent and treat cancer around the world.
Find out the much talked about use of Lemon Cancer Treatment and discover if it really works.
Tom Chua is a licensed pharmacist who areas of research interest are in the use of natural remedies and supplements for preventing and treating various health conditions.
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Tom Chua is a licensed pharmacist who areas of research interest are in the use of natural remedies and supplements for preventing and treating various health conditions.
Tumeric and Cancer Prevention
by Teonghooi Ong
One of my preventive measures is to take turmeric on a daily basis. Those of us who have gone through the cancer journey, or have some experience with cancer, would have come across turmeric as a cancer preventive method. There is plenty of information on the internet on turmeric and its benefits but I want to share my experience with it. I'll provide a short introduction on tumeric.
Tumeric contains curcumin, the active ingredient which has been attributed to prevent and destroy cancer cells. Curcumin is the yellow stuff that is a bit sticky when you scrap the turmeric. Tumeric healing properties have been known for a long time now especially to the Chinese and Indians. In India for at least 6000 years, turmeric has been used as medicine, beauty aid, cooking, spice, and a dye. For the Chinese, tumeric has been used for the treatment of spleen, stomach, and liver ailments for over a 1000 years. The Chinese have used it to stimulate and purify, and as an antibiotic, anti-viral, and an analgesic. Tumeric, also known as Indian Saffron, is a root of the ginger family and is grown predominantly in South Asia.
Tumeric is commercially made available in powdered form. It is produced by boiling the root and then it is oven dried. The dried tumeric is then pounded into bright orange-yellow powder form. This is sold as a spice and food additive. One can use the raw root, which is my preference, or purchase the powdered form from the grocery if you are just using it for cooking. However, if you are taking it as a supplement, then I recommend doing some research and purchasing them from a reputable supplement manufacturer. Herbal supplement manufacturing is not as strongly regulated as drugs so the amount of curcumin may not be verifiable and that will affect its efficacy.
Tumeric has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. I occasionally have eczema on my skin and I use the powdered form, making it into a paste and applying it on the eczema. Within a few applications, the eczema disappears. It must be the anti-bacterial properties of turmeric at work When applied, it stings a little bit, and it is probably the active ingredients working. Tumeric has also been shown to help psoriasis as well. Research has proven that tumeric is effective against the inflammatory reaction triggered by the bacteria, Heliobacter pylori.
Many studies and articles have been written on not just the cancer prevention properties, but also the cancer-killing properties of curcumin. A number of studies on curcumin have shown promising results.
• Curcumin can kill cancer cells in laboratory dishes and also reduce the growth of surviving cells.
• Curcumin also has been found to reduce development of several forms of cancer in laboratory animals, and to shrink animal tumors.
• When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer
• Curcumin has been shown to prevent breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
• And it has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. This supports the theory of anti-angiogenesis. The idea of anti-angiogenesis is the starvation of nutrients to cancer cells that will lead to cancer cell apoptosy.
Tumeric is a natural herb, and as it is known to efficaciously treat and prevent cancer, there is no reason not to try and use it on a regular basis.
Tumeric contains curcumin, the active ingredient which has been attributed to prevent and destroy cancer cells. Curcumin is the yellow stuff that is a bit sticky when you scrap the turmeric. Tumeric healing properties have been known for a long time now especially to the Chinese and Indians. In India for at least 6000 years, turmeric has been used as medicine, beauty aid, cooking, spice, and a dye. For the Chinese, tumeric has been used for the treatment of spleen, stomach, and liver ailments for over a 1000 years. The Chinese have used it to stimulate and purify, and as an antibiotic, anti-viral, and an analgesic. Tumeric, also known as Indian Saffron, is a root of the ginger family and is grown predominantly in South Asia.
Tumeric is commercially made available in powdered form. It is produced by boiling the root and then it is oven dried. The dried tumeric is then pounded into bright orange-yellow powder form. This is sold as a spice and food additive. One can use the raw root, which is my preference, or purchase the powdered form from the grocery if you are just using it for cooking. However, if you are taking it as a supplement, then I recommend doing some research and purchasing them from a reputable supplement manufacturer. Herbal supplement manufacturing is not as strongly regulated as drugs so the amount of curcumin may not be verifiable and that will affect its efficacy.
Tumeric has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. I occasionally have eczema on my skin and I use the powdered form, making it into a paste and applying it on the eczema. Within a few applications, the eczema disappears. It must be the anti-bacterial properties of turmeric at work When applied, it stings a little bit, and it is probably the active ingredients working. Tumeric has also been shown to help psoriasis as well. Research has proven that tumeric is effective against the inflammatory reaction triggered by the bacteria, Heliobacter pylori.
Many studies and articles have been written on not just the cancer prevention properties, but also the cancer-killing properties of curcumin. A number of studies on curcumin have shown promising results.
• Curcumin can kill cancer cells in laboratory dishes and also reduce the growth of surviving cells.
• Curcumin also has been found to reduce development of several forms of cancer in laboratory animals, and to shrink animal tumors.
• When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer
• Curcumin has been shown to prevent breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
• And it has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. This supports the theory of anti-angiogenesis. The idea of anti-angiogenesis is the starvation of nutrients to cancer cells that will lead to cancer cell apoptosy.
Tumeric is a natural herb, and as it is known to efficaciously treat and prevent cancer, there is no reason not to try and use it on a regular basis.
Th Ong has fought cancer and won. He shares his story and his research to prevent cancer in the first place. He gives his book OnTopOfCancer for Free on the internet at http://ontopofcancer.blogspot.com
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by: Sam L Cox
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Cancer is a disease that is characterized by growth of cells that are uncontrollable. It is undoubtedly one of the most widespread diseases in the world and which has currently become a menace threatening the lives of many people. It maims the body when the spoiled cells divide frenziedly and form lumps of tissues known as tumors. Cancerous tumors have very detrimental effects on the nervous, digestive, and the circulatory systems and also secrete hormones that affect the body function. There is however some tumors that remain in one spot and show limited growth thus considered as benign. This document discusses cancer in details focusing on the types, causes and treatment.
There are many different types of cancer and they can develop at any part of the body including, the skin, lung, colon, breast, bones, blood or the nerves. The type that affects an individual depends on the vulnerability level. The major categories of cancer include; brain cancers, blood cancers, digestive/ gastrointestinal cancers, bone cancers, breast cancers, Endocrine cancers, Eye cancer, Genitourinary cancers, Gynecologic cancers, head and neck cancers and respiratory cancers. Blood cancer affects the bone marrow which is responsible for the formation of the red blood cells thus resulting in leukemia and lymphoma. Another critical type of cancer is the genitourinary cancer which normally affects the male urinary tract and genitalia. On the other hand, the female reproductive system is affected by the gynecologic cancers such as the cervical, ovarian, endometrial and vaginal. Head and neck cancer is yet another type of cancer that affects the moist surfaces of the neck or the head such as the mouth, nose or throat. The other type is respiratory cancer, which affects the lungs. Skin cancer is yet another type and it mainly results from exposure to Ultra-violet rays of the sun.
Causes of cancer are many and some remain unknown to people. This best explains the reason as to why cancer has currently become one of the monstrous killers in the world claiming the lives of many innocent people. Understanding the fact that the human body is composed of billions of cells is of paramount importance in the study of this disease. Cells can be defined as the basic minute building blocks of the body tissues. As a matter of fact human beings begin their existence as a single cell that later multiplies in a process known as replication and gets divided into two cells and so on till a complete human being is formed. Cells are not only found in human beings but also in the rest of the living things.
Cancer develops out of the body cells. Typical cells duplicate when they are required by the body and die when they are no longer required. Cancer tends to start when the growth of these cells is out of control and cell division takes place so rapidly at a very critical speed that cannot be controlled. Another cause can be when some cells don't die. The already established causes of cancer include excessive consumption of alcohol, benzene as well as other chemicals, exposure to excessive sunlight, obesity, viruses, radiation and sometimes genetic problems. Additionally, there are some environmental toxins like some poisonous mushrooms and aflatoxins. Aflatoxins refer to a certain class poison that grows on peanut plants. Death of cells should be regular and should be controllable by the normal processes of the body. Cancer cells do not however experience regular death but continue to grow even when the body does not require them. This contributes to massive growth of cells out of control.
Treatment of cancer takes different approaches depending on the type of cancer that is in question. This helps to determine its stage, how much it has grown and to check whether the tumor has stretched from its initial location. It is also important that the symptoms are well observed to ascertain that the victim is suffering from cancer and not any other form of illness. Alike treatment, symptoms depends on the type and location of cancer. Lung cancer for instance causes chest pains, coughing and shortness of breath. Colon cancer on the other hand causes constipation, diarrhea and blood in the stool. It is pitiable that some cancers do not have any kind of signs such as pancreatic cancer which shows symptoms only when the illness is at an advanced stage.
If cancer is confined in one area and not spread, it is typically treated through surgery. Surgery is also common with skin, lung, breast, and colon cancer. It is also used when cancer has only spread to the lymph nodes. When all cancer cannot be removed completely, radiation, chemotherapy or both are applied. Radiation involves focusing very high-energy rays on the cancer cells which damage them. Chemotherapy on the other hand alters the cell division process thus eliminating the cancerous cells. There are some types of cancer such as Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph glands, which cannot be treated with surgery only but requires a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. Other types of treatments include immunotherapy which targets the immune system to battle against the tumor, hormone therapy which alters production of hormone stopping or killing the cancer cells, and gene therapy which replaces the damaged genes with functional ones to detect the cause of cancer.
Due to the heightened risk posed by cancer, advanced treatment is paramount. A new advancement has been made on treating lung cancer and it is known as the Standard of Care. It removes the tumor and later takes care of the patient for several years. Another breakthrough is the invention of the patients' genetically engineered T-cells developed by scientists in the University of Pennsylvania. This is a type of a white blood cell which attacks the cancer cells in the advanced stages of common type of Leukemia.
In summation, cancer can be reckoned as one of the leading killers in the contemporary society. There are so many types of cancer categorized according to the organ affected. Detecting symptoms and treatment of cancer is very difficult and this best-explains the reason as to why it has become a major challenge in the society. Treatment of cancer can be conducted in different ways including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and gene therapy. These have however sometimes proved ineffective and the T-cells breakthrough seems to give hopes of a brighter future.
There are many different types of cancer and they can develop at any part of the body including, the skin, lung, colon, breast, bones, blood or the nerves. The type that affects an individual depends on the vulnerability level. The major categories of cancer include; brain cancers, blood cancers, digestive/ gastrointestinal cancers, bone cancers, breast cancers, Endocrine cancers, Eye cancer, Genitourinary cancers, Gynecologic cancers, head and neck cancers and respiratory cancers. Blood cancer affects the bone marrow which is responsible for the formation of the red blood cells thus resulting in leukemia and lymphoma. Another critical type of cancer is the genitourinary cancer which normally affects the male urinary tract and genitalia. On the other hand, the female reproductive system is affected by the gynecologic cancers such as the cervical, ovarian, endometrial and vaginal. Head and neck cancer is yet another type of cancer that affects the moist surfaces of the neck or the head such as the mouth, nose or throat. The other type is respiratory cancer, which affects the lungs. Skin cancer is yet another type and it mainly results from exposure to Ultra-violet rays of the sun.
Causes of cancer are many and some remain unknown to people. This best explains the reason as to why cancer has currently become one of the monstrous killers in the world claiming the lives of many innocent people. Understanding the fact that the human body is composed of billions of cells is of paramount importance in the study of this disease. Cells can be defined as the basic minute building blocks of the body tissues. As a matter of fact human beings begin their existence as a single cell that later multiplies in a process known as replication and gets divided into two cells and so on till a complete human being is formed. Cells are not only found in human beings but also in the rest of the living things.
Cancer develops out of the body cells. Typical cells duplicate when they are required by the body and die when they are no longer required. Cancer tends to start when the growth of these cells is out of control and cell division takes place so rapidly at a very critical speed that cannot be controlled. Another cause can be when some cells don't die. The already established causes of cancer include excessive consumption of alcohol, benzene as well as other chemicals, exposure to excessive sunlight, obesity, viruses, radiation and sometimes genetic problems. Additionally, there are some environmental toxins like some poisonous mushrooms and aflatoxins. Aflatoxins refer to a certain class poison that grows on peanut plants. Death of cells should be regular and should be controllable by the normal processes of the body. Cancer cells do not however experience regular death but continue to grow even when the body does not require them. This contributes to massive growth of cells out of control.
Treatment of cancer takes different approaches depending on the type of cancer that is in question. This helps to determine its stage, how much it has grown and to check whether the tumor has stretched from its initial location. It is also important that the symptoms are well observed to ascertain that the victim is suffering from cancer and not any other form of illness. Alike treatment, symptoms depends on the type and location of cancer. Lung cancer for instance causes chest pains, coughing and shortness of breath. Colon cancer on the other hand causes constipation, diarrhea and blood in the stool. It is pitiable that some cancers do not have any kind of signs such as pancreatic cancer which shows symptoms only when the illness is at an advanced stage.
If cancer is confined in one area and not spread, it is typically treated through surgery. Surgery is also common with skin, lung, breast, and colon cancer. It is also used when cancer has only spread to the lymph nodes. When all cancer cannot be removed completely, radiation, chemotherapy or both are applied. Radiation involves focusing very high-energy rays on the cancer cells which damage them. Chemotherapy on the other hand alters the cell division process thus eliminating the cancerous cells. There are some types of cancer such as Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph glands, which cannot be treated with surgery only but requires a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. Other types of treatments include immunotherapy which targets the immune system to battle against the tumor, hormone therapy which alters production of hormone stopping or killing the cancer cells, and gene therapy which replaces the damaged genes with functional ones to detect the cause of cancer.
Due to the heightened risk posed by cancer, advanced treatment is paramount. A new advancement has been made on treating lung cancer and it is known as the Standard of Care. It removes the tumor and later takes care of the patient for several years. Another breakthrough is the invention of the patients' genetically engineered T-cells developed by scientists in the University of Pennsylvania. This is a type of a white blood cell which attacks the cancer cells in the advanced stages of common type of Leukemia.
In summation, cancer can be reckoned as one of the leading killers in the contemporary society. There are so many types of cancer categorized according to the organ affected. Detecting symptoms and treatment of cancer is very difficult and this best-explains the reason as to why it has become a major challenge in the society. Treatment of cancer can be conducted in different ways including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and gene therapy. These have however sometimes proved ineffective and the T-cells breakthrough seems to give hopes of a brighter future.
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