tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:32:32 +0000CancerChemotherapybreast cancertumorlymph nodesMelanomaOvarian cancerLymphomaRadiotherapySurgerymetastasisLeukemiaLung cancerTumorscancersimmune systemoral cancersymptomsAnal cancerBiopsyLymphocytic LeukemiaMRI scansPainbiological therapyblood cellscarcinogensgenetic mutationheadacheslymphatic systemlymphocytemagnetic resonance imagingmelanomasskin cancersABCDE checklistAdjuvant chemotherapyBlood testBreast reconstructionCT (computerized tomography) scanCancer CellCancer InstituteCancer symptomsCancer treatmentCetuximabChronic bronchitisCommon side effectsDown syndromeEndoscopic ultrasound# Magnetic resonance imagingEndoscopyGleevecHPVHaematologyInterferonInvasivelobular carcinomaLaparoscopy and possibly EndoscopyLeukaemiasLobular carcinomaMRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanMalignantMastectomyMelanoma cellsMouth ulcersMyelogenous LeukemiaNeoadjuvant chemotherapyOtolaryngologistsPharmaceuticalsRadiationRadiation oncologistsRadiation treatmentSore ThoratStage of cancerT-lymphocyticTNM systemTargeted drug therapyUltrasound scanVirusesabdomenanal canalanusback painbiopsiesbiotechnologyblood or lymph systemblood testsbone marrowbone marrow transplantbrachytherapycancer cellscancer diagnosiscancer growscancer patientscancer reachescancer staging methodcancer treatmentscancerous cellscarcinoma in situcellcell carcinomascolorectal cancerconstipationcytotoxicdentistsdermatologistdiabetesdiabetes mellitusdiarrheadocetaxeldoxorubicinenzymesglandular cellshair losshemorrhoidshepatitisheredityhormone therapyhormoneshuman cellhysterectomyimmunosuppressantsinsulinleukocyteslunglymph glandslymph systemsmaxillary sinusmedical historymelanoma treatmentmetastasesmetastatic cancersmigrainesmouth cancernauseaneck cancernight sweatsoncologistoral cavityovarianovariespaclitaxelpainlesspancreaspancreatic cancerpelvispharyngeal cancerpositron emission tomographypreventionresearchrisk factorsalivary glandsskinskin pigmentskin specialistskins cancerssphinctersurvival ratesymptomtransplantationtrialswalk for the cureweight losshealt4you Health news on everything from cancer to nutrition. Full-text, images, updated daily.http://healt4you.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger55125en-usnohealt4you Health news on everything from cancer to nutrition. Full-text, images, updated daily.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-1024917140150481463Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:49:00 +00002009-12-12T04:58:28.870+01:00biotechnologyCancer Cellhuman celltrialsAn Australian biotechnology firm said on Thursday it had developed a means of delivering anti-cancer drugs directly to cancer cells, which aims to avoid the debilitating toxicity associated with chemotherapy. The method uses nanotechnology, which involves micro-machines far smaller than a human cell. Direct targeting of chemotherapy drugs would allow dosages thousands of times lower than that in http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/12/australian-scientists-directly-target.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-3215974403651986613Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:22:00 +00002009-12-10T12:32:02.476+01:00breast cancercarcinogensPharmaceuticalsBreast Cancer Awareness month's primary sponsor and mastermind of the event in 1985 was Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, now known as AstraZeneca. Zeneca is the company that manufactures the controversial and widely prescribed breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen. Did you know all TV, radio, and print media campaigns are paid for and must be approved by Zeneca? It is less known that Zeneca also makes herbicides http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/12/who-profits-from-breast-cancers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-1465746871335718202Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:42:00 +00002009-12-08T06:51:44.100+01:00Adjuvant chemotherapyChemotherapydocetaxeldoxorubicinNeoadjuvant chemotherapypaclitaxelThere are three major types of chemotherapy. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy given before surgery to shrink the size of a tumor Adjuvant chemotherapy given after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence Palliative chemotherapy used to control (but not cure) the cancer in settings in which the cancer has spread beyond the breast and localized lymph nodesMultiple chemotherapeutic agents may be used in http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/12/breast-cancer-chemotherapy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-1170931080056435069Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:48:00 +00002009-12-05T19:55:09.790+01:00breast cancerBreast reconstructionMastectomySurgerySurgery is usually the first line of attack against breast cancer. This section explains the different types of breast cancer surgery. Decisions about surgery depend on many factors. You and your doctor will determine the kind of surgery that’s most appropriate for you based on the stage of the cancer, the "personality" of the cancer, and what is acceptable to you in terms of your long-term http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/12/breast-cancer-surgery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-2384854374520221682Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:01:00 +00002009-12-05T20:01:46.963+01:00breast cancercarcinoma in situInvasivelobular carcinomaLobular carcinomasymptomsThere are several types of breast cancer, although some of them are quite rare. In some cases a single breast tumor can have a combination of these types or have a mixture of invasive and in situ cancer.Ductal carcinoma in situDuctal carcinoma in situ (DCIS; also known as intraductal carcinoma) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. DCIS means that the cancer cells are inside the http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/12/types-of-breast-cancers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-9010143299115453528Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +00002009-11-30T23:19:00.867+01:00biological therapybreast cancerCancerChemotherapymetastasisYou need to see a doctor if you notice changes in your breast. Not all breast cancers or breast cancer patients are alike, therefore treatment will vary with the individual.An individual's chance for recovery depends upon a number of factors such as: The stage of the cancer (whether it is just in the breast or has spread to other parts of the body) The type of breast cancer The certain http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-treatments-are-available-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-3687236278414030289Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:01:00 +00002009-11-29T00:06:57.631+01:00breast cancerCancercarcinogensgenetic mutationheredityCancers have many different causes and sources. One of these sources is a group of chemicals called carcinogens. These carcinogens have been found in industrial pollutants, pesticides, and food additives. People who are exposed to these carcinogens through their occupation or other activities have been known to be more susceptible to cancer. The development of cancer also has been closely http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-causes-breast-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-2406323946188616520Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:29:00 +00002009-11-27T14:32:10.222+01:00breast cancerimmune systemlymphatic systemmetastasestumorBreast cancer is a tumor that has become malignant - it has developed from the breast cells. A 'malignant' tumor can spread to other parts of the body - it may also invade surrounding tissue. When it spreads around the body, we call it 'metastasis'.A woman's breast consists of lobules. Lobules are milk-producing glands. The breast is also full of ducts - milk passages that connect the lobules to http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-breast-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-6386869501167414995Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:17:00 +00002009-11-26T17:21:47.395+01:00CancerChemotherapycytotoxicRadiotherapytumorTreatment for anal cancer will depend on various factors, including how big the tumor is, whether or not it has spread, where it is, and the general health of the patient. If the tumor is small it can be removed surgically, and that's it. The type of surgery a patient will require depends on the size and position of the tumor. Resection - this removes a small tumor and some surrounding tissuehttp://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-treatment-for-anal-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-5741541412173200725Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:13:00 +00002009-11-25T06:16:16.874+01:00BiopsyCancermagnetic resonance imagingmedical historyUltrasound scanThe first person to see will probably be a GP (general practitioner, primary care physician). The GP will ask the patient about his/her symptoms and carry out an examination. The doctor will also need to know about the patient's medical history. Then the patient will be referred to a colorectal surgeon - this is a doctor who specializes in bowel conditions. Colorectal surgeons are sometimes http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-is-anal-cancer-diagnosed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-8848128121434202444Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:04:00 +00002009-11-25T06:16:59.987+01:00Anal cancerback painconstipationdiarrheahemorrhoidsRectal bleeding - the patient may notice blood on feces or toilet paper. Pain in the anal area. Lumps around the anus. These are frequently mistaken for piles (hemorrhoids). Mucus discharge from the anus. Jelly-like discharge from the anus. Anal itching. Change in bowel movements. This may include diarrhea, constipation, or thinning of stools. Fecal incontinence (problems controlling bowel http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-symptoms-of-anal-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-672295752857491951Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:24:00 +00002009-11-22T07:26:49.004+01:00anal canalanuscell carcinomasglandular cellssphincterThe anus, the anal canal and squamous cell carcinomasThe anus is right at the end of the gastrointestinal tract - the area right at the end. While the anal canal is the tube that connects the rectum to the outside of the body. The anal canal is surrounded by the sphincter - a muscle. The sphincter controls bowel movements by contracting and relaxing. In short, the anus is the outside area while http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/anus-anal-canal-and-squamous-cell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-7897925995757327877Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:00 +00002009-11-20T21:42:08.838+01:00Anal cancerCancercancer patientscolorectal cancerAnal cancer occurs in the anus, the end of the gastrointestinal tract. Anal cancer is very different from colorectal cancer, which is much more common. Anal cancer's causes, risk factors, clinical progression, staging and treatment are all very different from colorectal cancer. Anal cancer is a lump which is created by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the anus.Anal cancer is very http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-anal-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-5111984537447634440Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +00002009-11-20T01:25:09.692+01:00brachytherapyCetuximabChemotherapyoral cancerRadiotherapyTargeted drug therapyTreatment will depend on various factors, such as where the cancer is, its stage, as well as the patient's general health and personal preferences. Some people may have to undergo a combination of treatmentsSurgery - this may include: * Surgical removal of the tumor - the tumor is surgically taken out, as well as a margin of healthy tissue around it. If the tumor is small surgery will be minorhttp://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-treatment-options-for-oral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-1181562417331019842Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:22:00 +00002009-11-19T02:25:10.325+01:00lymph nodesmaxillary sinusmetastasismouth canceroral cavitytumorStages of mouth cancer and lip cancer are indicated using Roman numerals from I to IV, with I being the smallest and IV the largest or most advanced. * Stage I - the tumor is under 1 inch in diameter (2 cm) and has not reached nearby lymph nodes. * Stage II - the tumor is over 1 inch in diameter (2 cm) but less than 2 inches (4 cm) and has not reached nearby lymph nodes. * Stage III - http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/stages-of-cancer-of-lip-and-oral-cavity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-217710113788569637Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:57:00 +00002009-11-17T23:00:46.291+01:00BiopsyCancercancersEndoscopyMRI scansoncologistOtolaryngologistspositron emission tomographyA GP (general practitioner, primary care physician) will carry out a physical examination and ask the patient questions about his/her symptoms. If oral cancer is suspected the patient will be referred to either an oncologist or an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist. An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers. ENT specialists are also known as Otolaryngologistshttp://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-is-mouth-cancer-diagnosed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-7179277602858462988Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:05:00 +00002009-11-17T03:08:34.449+01:00Cancercancer reachesgenetic mutationlymph glandstumorCancer starts when the structure of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) alters - a genetic mutation. DNA provides the cells with a basic set of instructions, much like a computer program for life. The instructions tell cells when to grow, reproduce, and die, among other things. When there is a genetic mutation cells grow in an uncontrollable manner, eventually producing a lump (tumor). If the cancerhttp://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-causes-oral-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-3189369332351116290Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +00002009-11-15T02:42:47.783+01:00HPVLung cancerRadiotherapyrisk factorA risk factor is anything that increases that likelihood of developing a disease or condition. For example, regular smoking increases the risk of developing lung cancer; therefore smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer. The risk factors for mouth cancer include: Smoking - studies indicate that a 40-per-day smoker has a risk five times great than a lifetime non-smoker of developing oral cancer.http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-risk-factors-for-mouth-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-5472011446006923231Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:03:00 +00002009-11-14T02:07:06.936+01:00CancerdentistsMouth ulcersoral cancerPainSore ThoratMost patients have no detectable symptoms during the early stages of oral cancer. Smokers, heavy drinkers should have regular checkups at the dentists' - dentists are often able to identify signs of oral cancer. When signs and symptoms do appear, the typically include: Patches on the lining of the mouth or tongue, usually red or red and white in color. Mouth ulcers that do not go away. A sore http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-signs-and-symptoms-of-oral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-2647820686753396801Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +00002009-11-13T16:22:59.632+01:00Cancerneck canceroral cancerpharyngeal cancersalivary glandsMouth cancer has the same meaning as oral cancer - it is cancer that occurs in any part of the mouth; on the tongue's surface, in the lips, inside the cheek, in the gums, in the roof and floor of the mouth, in the tonsils, and also the salivary glands.Mouth cancer is a type of head and neck cancer, and is often treated similarly to other head and neck cancers.34,000 Americans are diagnosed with http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-mouth-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-5298258745845875766Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +00002009-11-12T02:42:47.624+01:00CancerInterferonlymph nodesMelanomamelanoma treatmentStage of cancerDermatologists say that when melanoma is diagnosed in its earliest, most treatable stages, time is on your side. A study explained why early diagnosis and regular skin exams are vital for beating melanoma. Compounds that exist in green vegetables, such as broccoli or cabbage could be a powerful drug against melanoma, say researchers from Penn State College of Medicine. Treatment for malignant http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-treatment-for-malignant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-3661297869057998580Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:25:00 +00002009-11-08T05:27:23.719+01:00cancerous cellslymph nodesMelanomaMelanoma cellsskinStage 1 - The melanoma is just on the surface of the skin. It is less than 2mm thick (less than 1/10th of an inch). Stage 2 - The melanoma is still just on the surface of the skin. However, it is over 2mm thick. There may be other small pockets of cancerous cells near the main melanoma. Stage 3 - The melanoma has reached nearby lymph nodes. Cancerous cells are present which are further away than http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-stages-of-malignant-melanoma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-7715505783381504047Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:53:00 +00002009-11-08T05:24:49.520+01:00biopsiesdermatologistmagnetic resonance imagingmelanomasskin specialistAnybody who detects a mole that looks different from before should see their GP (general practitioner, primary care physician) immediately. The doctor will look at the patient's skin and determine whether further assessment is required. In the UK it is common for a GP to take a digital photograph of an unusual-looking mole and to email it to a skin specialist (dermatologist).If the doctor http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/anybody-who-detects-mole-that-looks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-1974911148957808275Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:00 +00002009-11-07T14:59:41.798+01:00immune systemimmunosuppressantsMelanomaThe following people have a higher risk of developing malignant melanoma: Those with a history of blistering sunburns as a teenager. People with pale skin, especially skin that does not tan easily (goes red instead).People with red hair. People with blond hair. People with light eyes (blue). People with many moles. People with HIV or any condition that lowers their immune system. People taking http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/who-is-at-high-risk-of-developing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815428038706043597.post-6726442788344334391Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:52:00 +00002009-11-05T00:55:39.442+01:00ABCDE checklistMelanomamelanomasskins cancersMelanoma exists in a deeper layer of skin compared to other skins cancers. Experts say this is one of the reasons it is the most serious type of skin cancer. The deeper it starts from, the higher are the chances of it spreading. Patients mainly have melanomas on the back of the legs, arms and face. However, it can affect other locations too. The first signs of a melanoma could be: A new mole http://healt4you.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-are-symptoms-of-melanoma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0