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A Cure?

2017-03-07T00:27:00.000-08:00

A Cure?
I don't know about this one, but I do know when
your sick anything is worth a go...
Sometimes it is something simple and side effect
free, other times its a pig of a thing, and downright
nasty...
Can you trust drug companies?....no
Can you even trust hospitals?....not always
So a natural cure, if it works would be of
great benefit...

Asbestos in New Zealand

2014-02-05T16:53:00.000-08:00

Here in New Zealand there are still many buildings with Asbestos in them including corrugated roofing made of materials including Asbestos, (these usually have moss in abundance, on them).

Bone cancer

2011-05-30T01:50:00.000-07:00

Scientists Have Discovered A Molecule That Blocks The Work Of Ewing Sarcoma Oncogene

By: Kiryl Hil

Bone cancer is primary or secondary (metastatic) malignant tumor that affects skeletal system of the organism. Primary malignant tumors of bone represented by sarcoma, i.e. connective origin tumors, they arise directly in the bones or joints.
Metastatic cancer develops of malignant tumor cells, which were formed in other cancer-affected organs and tissues and gotten thus in bones or joints, usually by hematogenic way (via blood). There are many types of bone cancer; one of the rarest and most dangerous is Ewing sarcoma. An interesting and rather hopeful research was conducted in the USA.

Researchers from the Georgetown University Medical Center discovered a small molecule, which, they said, blocks the effects of oncogene responsible for the development of Ewing sarcoma.

Ewing sarcoma - this is a rare type of cancer of different types occurring in children and young people. If further research in this area confirm this discovery will be the first drug targeting the molecular mechanism of action for the treatment of this pathology.
The unique operating principle of this molecule based on the so-called protein-protein interactions. Based on this, it is possible to develop effective molecular-targeted therapy, said principal investigator Jeffrey Toretsky, MD, pediatric oncology and a researcher from Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Ewing sarcoma occurs in an exchange of DNA between two chromosomes (a process called translocation). The new gene, known as EWS-FLI1, is formed when the EWS gene on 22 chromosome combined with the FLI1, located on chromosome 11. It is that protein that responsible for the development of sarcoma.

Toretsky and his colleagues were the first who was able to separate these 2 genes. They were trying to determine whether it's possible the binding of EWS-FLI1 with other cell proteins. Indeed, the protein formed by the merger of two genes linked with other protein (RHA), resulting in the formation of complex that is capable to control transcription.

Using laboratory techniques found that the RHA and EWS-FLI1 played important roles in the development of cancer. Then the scientists tried to identify a specific locus, which is to be attached to EWS-FLI1 RHA.

Additional actions were aimed at finding molecules that can prevent the connection of these two proteins. Try about 3000 samples of the Georgetown National Cancer Institute, USA, the scientists managed to find one that is tightly binds the desired protein.

For the amazing study Toretsky was awarded in the amount of $ 750,000, which he intends to spend on further development of a new treatment of Ewing sarcoma.

Author Resource:-> Information about bone cancer including bone cancer symptoms, Definition of bone cancer and treatment of primary bone cancer. Visit: http://bonecancersymptoms.org/

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Obesity And Liver Cancer

2011-05-30T01:39:00.000-07:00

Obesity And Liver Cancer, Is There A Link?

By: Kiryl Hil

Primary liver cancer is not available in Western countries and is often recorded in Africa and parts of Asia.

In developed countries, primary liver cancer mainly affects middle-aged and elderly people, and 2 times more common in men, then in women. The majority of patients with hematomas are usually already having liver cirrhosis, which is characterized by nodal regeneration of hepatocytes as a result of many years alcohol abuse.

Sometimes hepatomas occur as a complication of hepatitis, acquired during chronic. Both of them is quite common, but as a complication of liver cancer is rare. In Africa and Asia, a primary liver cancer is much broader and may meet on the third and fourth lives a dozen people who have no liver damage as a result of alcohol abuse.

It is believed that the reason for this could be the impact of aflatoxin - the exchange of products of fungi found in grain and beer. There was also a clear link with liver cancer hepatitis. Many bile duct cancers are probably the consequence of liver fluke invasion.

Besides, some people think that there is a link between obesity and liver cancer. A group of researchers from the Johns Hopkins Medical School, the University of California, Los Angeles (USA) argue that obesity is an even stronger risk factor for liver cancer than cirrhosis. That is disappointing, scientists have concluded, after reviewing the results of their multicentered, randomized, and in some cases, pathological studies.

At the same time, assessed the presence and degree of liver fat transformation accompanying obesity in more than 80% of cases. It was found that more than half of patients (at 26), had a higher body mass index, while 18 had signs of fat hepatitis. After analyzing the delayed results in 10 years from the start of the project, the scientists concluded that the trend would continue. Moreover, with age the number of people with excess weight has been growing steadily, and compensatory ability of the liver are reduced, which further underlines the impartial connect.

As an output, and an explanation of the authors propose the following concept: the resulting fatty degeneration of liver are regarded as precancerous conditions. At the same time there are rapid proliferation, i.e. growth and development of cells of the liver, and inhibition of programmed death, or apoptosis - the process of protecting the rule of tumors. These processes are likely to self-stimulate neogenesis, i.e. the growth of tumor cells.

Author Resource:-> Site "Liver Cancer Symptoms" answers on such questions like: what are the symptoms of liver cancer, what is liver cancer and how frequent is liver cancer. Visit: http://livercancersymptoms.org/

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Bowel Cancer

2011-05-30T01:35:00.000-07:00

Marijuana May Lead To Bowel Cancer

By: Kiryl Hil

Bowel cancer - is a rare tumor but rather insidious. It affects young men between 20 and 40 years old and sometimes very quickly gives metastases. Own health is in the full sense in the hands of men, because the bowel cancer can be detect only by himself or his attentive woman.

The peak of incidence is in 32 years (for other tumors is 68 years old), and after forty years, the risk of falling ill such disease significantly reduced. The most common bowel cancer suffer men from Switzerland (12-14 people per 100 thousand men), and least likely - African-Americans and Chinese. In recent years, the frequency of disease increases.

Bowel cancer occurs infrequently and mainly in children (about 30% of all tumors of childhood), and young people. In general, men's bowel cancer is about 1% of all malignant neoplasm. The main factors contributing to bowl cancer development are: chryptorchidism, bowl's trauma, Klyaynfelter syndrome, microwave, X-ray and gamma-radiation, infertility.

Local spread of bowl spread seen in increase of testicle size, germination in other departments (appendage, bowl's shell).

As it was said before, there are many causes of bowel cancer. But not long ago, researches found one more reason due to witch occurs the cancer of bowels.

Frequent or prolonged use of marijuana may increase the risk of developing the bowel cancer in men, say U.S. researchers Employees Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle for the first time investigated the specific relationship between marijuana use and disease.

According to the results published in the journal Cancer interviewing 369 men aged 18 to 44 years diagnosed with cancer, who regularly smoked marijuana, the risk of falling ill is doubled as compared with those who never used this "easy" drugs.

Simply marijuana smoking is 70% extra risk, while smokers experienced this figure rises by half compared with those who never used the "grass". In addition, marijuana may be associated with the most aggressive type of tumor. This, in particular, nonseminoma - fastest growing form of bowel cancer, which accounts for approximately 40% of all cases and affects mainly young people.

Bowel cancer is one of the most frequent types of cancer in younger men. Each year in the UK occur approximately 2000 new cases. The level of incidence in Europe and North America are much higher than in some other parts of the world, and increases without apparent reason. The major risk factors include previous injury of testicles, heredity, undescended testicles in childhood.

Author Resource:-> Find more about symptoms of bowel cancer, treatment options for bowel cancer and what causes bowel cancer online on "Bowel Cancer Symptoms" site.

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Prostate Cancer: Symptoms

2011-05-30T01:28:00.000-07:00

Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatments

By: Joseph Mix

Prostate cancer means that cancer cells form in the tissues of the prostate, the walnut-sized gland that surrounds the urethra in men. It is the most common cancer in American men after skin cancer. Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly compared with most other cancers and may require 10, 20, or 30 years before the tumor gets big enough to cause symptoms. Eventually, cancer cells may metastasize (spread) throughout the body.

By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may be more advanced. By age 50, very few men have symptoms of prostate cancer, yet some precancerous or cancerous cells are present. More than half of all American men have some cancer in their prostate glands by the age of 80. Most of these cancers never pose a problem. They either give no signs or symptoms or never become a serious threat to health. A much smaller percentage of men are actually treated for prostate cancer. Many men with prostate cancer do not die from this disease.

Prostate cancer can sit quietly for years, and most men with the disease have no obvious symptoms. When symptoms finally appear, they may be similar to the symptoms of BPH:

Trouble passing urine
Frequent urge to pass urine
Weak or interrupted stream
Pain or burning
Nagging pain in the back, hips, or pelvis

Prostate cancer can spread to the lymph nodes of the pelvis, or it may spread throughout the body, often to the bones. Bone pain, especially in the back, can be a symptom. The risk factors for prostate cancer are:

Age -- being 50 or older increases the risk of prostate cancer
Race -- African-American men have the highest risk; Asian-American men have the lowest; Caucasian, Hispanic and Native-American men are in between.
Family History -- The risk is two to three times higher in men whose fathers or brothers have had the disease; slightly higher for men whose mothers and sisters have had breast cancer
Diet -- higher in men who eat high fat diets with few fruits and vegetables

Early detection is crucial to successful treatment. Men over the age of 50 should have annual prostate exams by a qualified physician who may perform one or more of the following:

Health history and current symptoms
Digital rectal exam (DRE) -- The DRE is the standard way to check the prostate. With a gloved and lubricated finger, the doctor feels the prostate from the rectum. The test lasts about 10 to 15 seconds. This exam checks for size, firmness, and texture of the prostate; any hard areas, lumps, or growth spreading beyond the prostate; and pain in the prostate.
Prostate Specific Antigen Test (PSA) -- PSA is a protein made by normal cells and prostate cancer cells. It is found in the blood and can be measured with a blood test. PSA levels can rise if a man has prostate cancer, but a high PSA is not proof of cancer. PSA levels go up with age. African-American men tend to have higher PSA levels. Doctors often use a score of 4 (nanograms) or higher to determine that further tests are necessary.
Prostate Biopsy -- If cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be indicated. Usually performed by a urologist, small tissue samples are taken directly from the prostate and examined under a microscope. Most men who have biopsies after routine exams do not have cancer, but it is best to check if cancer is suspected.

Treatment options for prostate cancer include:

Surgery
Radiation, including implantable radon seeds
Chemotherapy
A combination of the above

Author Resource:-> Dr. Joseph Mix a Professor of Health Sciences at Liberty University, a member of the American College of Nutrition, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist has conducted original research in the area of herbal medicine. Go to " target="_blank">http://www.NaturalHealthMix.com for more information.

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Alternative Cancer Treatment

2011-05-30T01:23:00.000-07:00

The Most Effective, Alternative Cancer Treatment Revealled

By: Ranju Kumar

In 1971, President Richard M. Nixon declared war on cancer in the USA. All the billions spent on cancer research have only gone into finding new ways of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Since then, inexpensive, time tested, natural therapies which were used successfully for decades around the world remain ignored by the conventional medical system.

A fact is that, behind the scenes, millions of people worldwide have successfully treated cancer using low cost, natural, alternative cancer treatments since 1920.
The cancer may start with just one or a few cells somewhere in the body that undergo a change and become malignant, or cancerous. The cells divide and reproduce themselves, and the cancer grows. Most cancers arise on the surface of a tissue, such as the skin, the lining of the uterus, mouth, stomach, bowel, bladder, or bronchial tube in the lung, or inside a duct in the breast, prostate gland, or other site.

Eventually, they grow from a microscopic clump to a visible mass, then begin to invade underlying tissues. As long as the cells remain in one mass, however, the cancer is localized.
At some later phase, in a process called metastasis, some of the cancer cells split off and are swept into the lymph channels or bloodstream to other parts of the body. They may be captured for a while in a nearby lymph node (a stage called regional involvement), but unless the disease is arrested, it will rapidly invade the rest of the body, with death the almost certain result.

Some cancers grow with malevolent rapidity; some are dormant by comparison. Some respond to various therapies, such as radiation therapy; others do not. About half of the known types of cancer are incurable at any stage. Of the remaining half, it is obviously imperative to diagnose and treat them as early as possible.

If you are seriously considering alternative cancer treatment therapies, you should not rush yourself into any kind of medicine. You should take your time because there are a lot of information that you must know and mistakes you must avoid.

There are a lot of natural treatments available but you must remember that they only work on a minority of people who use it correctly. It also depends on the body chemistry of the patient. There isn't a best treatment for a certain type or stage of cancer.

Conventional doctors use alternative cancer therapies. They just put themselves at legal and professional risk unless they use chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and expensive drugs. The judgment of doctors as to what is best for you can never be imposed unless the medical politics at the federal level and state level approve of it.

Unfortunately, FDA only promotes pharmaceutical drugs and has a long record of not approving anything alternative. No matter how well alternative treatments work, MDs can never use these because they don't want any problems that can damage their careers.

The success of these so called alternative cancer treatments is either overstated by the community for alternative cancer treatment, or understated by the traditional ones. But if you really want to treat your cancer through alternative therapies, doctors around the world have found these 6 basic kinds of natural alternative cancer treatments that should be used together:

Whole Body Detoxification
Nutrition & Oxygenation
Immune system building
Enzymatic therapy
Mental and emotional counseling
Non-toxic, natural chemotherapies

These are some wonderful therapies that can help people get rid of some serious diseases.

Author Resource:-> The website 1MinuteCure.com reveals the information on how a simple formula has been scientifically proven to cure Cancer and virtually any disease. Visit the website for more details http://www.1minutecure.com/.

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Aloe Vera/Honey/whisky Treatment against Cancer

2011-05-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

A) 300 grams of Aloe Vera(fresh pulp of the leaf)^*B) 500 grams of bee honey (pure honey)
C) 4 - 5 tablespoons of rum or whisky

Preparation

1)Wash the Aloe vera leaf (or leaves) and remove the thorns. Cut into pieces.
2)Put the Aloe vera pieces, the honey and whisky (or rum) in a blender or extractor.
3)Whisk for 2 to 3 minutes.

You will obtain a greenish syrup. The amount of syrup obtained by the above quantities of the three elements constitutes a "processing unit". Keep the syrup refrigerated.

Use

Before drinking the syrup, shake the bottle to thoroughly mix the components.
Take one tablespoon of this syrup three times a day: mornings, noon and night, 1/2 hour before meals.
The above preparation can last about ten days.
Don't stop taking the "processing unit" until it is totally used up (even if you get what seem to be signs of improvement).

Medical Checkup

It's very important to do medical tests to ascertain the progress (or lack thereof) of the above treatment concerning the disease.
It is specifically necessary to check before, during and after the treatment to know if the cancer still progresses, has been stabilized, diminishes, or has actually left. Only the results of such controls can determine the true state of the cancer, not the subjective feelings of improvement that might be felt by the cancer patients. In fact, it is commonly observed that this treatment quickly induces a certain sensation of well-being and improvement in the sick person. But those feelings don't constitute any proof that the cancer is truly cured. It is dangerous to let oneself be guided by any such sensations.

Duration of the Treatment

As mentioned, medical monitoring is very important. If the first "round of treatment" does not work to satisfaction, the patient must do checkups to determine where s/he is at and whether s/he must do a second (or third) round. It would be ideal to make an initial analysis of the "amount" of cancer present before beginning the treatment, and another analysis after each "processing unit" has been taken.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

When taking several "processing units" in a row, it is necessary to keep an interval of TEN DAYS between the taking of one unit and the following due to the Aloe Vera (sábila) plant being somewhat toxic. With these intervals of ten days, repeated ingestion of "processing units" will do no harm. For this reason, in case the recommended medical tests cannot be done, one is in no any danger (and has no reason to be fearful) when repeating the treatment (even when unnecessary), as long as the 10-day "syrup-free" interval is respected.
May be used simultaneously with conventional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation.

After a round of treatment (or "processing unit"), one of five scenarios may apply:

1) The cancer continues growing, there is no sign of a cure.

Take another unit of treatment.

2) After two processing units have been taken, the cancer continues growing.

Double the dose, i.e. take the syrup as before in the morning, at noon and at night but this time, take two spoonfuls before each meal. Repeat this double dose until the cancer stops.

3) The cancer no longer grows and has effectively stopped: a good sign.

Take another round of a normal "processing unit". That is ... take one spoonful again, morning, noon and night, before each meal.

4) The cancer diminishes: a very good sign.

Undertake a new treatment round of ten days, and repeat it when necessary, until the cancer completely disappears.

5) The cancer has completely disappeared. Cases in which a single "processing unit" proves to be sufficient to eliminate the cancer are very frequent.

In this case, you can do two things: cease the treatment for good, or take yet another round of "processing unit".

The food you eat and avoid is of vital importance

Eat plenty of raw foods :
broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, kale, garlic, beans, blueberries, onions, ginger, spirulina, chlorella, fresh fruits, etc.
Avoid :
dairy products, refined sugar, artificial colouring, chemicals, sweeteners, white flour, red meat, processed meat, etc.

Aloe vera honey syrup for preventative purposes

Lastly, you can take a "processing unit" even when you don't have any symptom of cancer, simply for PREVENTION."

Battling Cancer with Whiskey

2011-05-23T23:10:00.000-07:00

Another article from our extensive and ever-growing library of articles of particular interest to both prostate cancer sufferers and prostate cancer health specialists. We want to both educate and inform, so you get only the best medical information.

Battling Cancer with WhiskeyA few scientists believe that whiskey can be 1 of the keys to preventing the Large C.
For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to provide destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons, however as well as deterrent to a fit lifestyle. However as a potential weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial.
Rumors that only malt whiskey can be a thing to combat cancer have begun circulating recently. Whether it actually holds any water has yet to be proven. Based on data from 1 of the theory?south proponents, a consultant to the whiskey industry, Dr. Jim Swan, the antioxidants present in whiskey, particularly ellagic acid, can reduce the chance of developing cancer, since this acid fights the unstable atoms that aid in rapid cell replication. He added that the even more cells were produced, the even more likely that rogue cancer cells will be born. ?Whiskey can protect you from cancer and science proves it,? he said, speaking at the EuroMedLab 2005 conference in Glasgow. Dr Swan explained that ellagic acid, which is in greater concentration in whiskey than in red wine, breaks down the harmful free radicals present in our body.
Nevertheless, Cancer Research UK remains unconvinced. The professional has raised concerns that what Dr Swan and his supporters are pushing may mislead consumers into drinking excessive numbers of whiskey just to avoid cancer. Cancer Research noted that liquor intake can finally lead to certain kinds of cancer, like those in the esophagus, throat, mouth, bowel and liver. Dr Swan?south idea that whiskey can stop cancer also received criticism, owing mostly to an absence of population information supporting them. Contrariwise, based on data from the professional?south head of cancer information Lesley Walker, there survives evidence that high alcohol consumption does increase cancer risks. Ms Walker noted that while ellagic acid is a formidable antioxidant and might greatly aid in the fight against cancer, its presence in whiskey isn't reason enough for people to start drinking higher, especially as ellagic acid can also be observed in certain fruits.
The concept that a certain type of alcohol will help deter cancer is novel and, for frequent drinkers, even noble. What liquor patron would ignore this theory? However, however, Dr Swan?south ideas remain untested and there doesn^t exist any known positive link between whiskey and cancer. If there would be something that indicate this is true at one time or another in the forseeable future, then it will be considered revolutionary. In any case, in the absence of adequate information at present, whiskey as a deterrent to cancer is a dubious believed. While we all hope and pray that a different option coarse of action to cancer will surface soon, this is probably not the time to turn into this optimistic about whiskey?south alleged benefits.
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Mesothelioma

2011-05-21T02:35:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma, specifically, mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many internal organs of the body, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.

The most frequent location is the pleura (outer layer of the lungs and internal chest wall), but can also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart) or tunica vaginal (a sac that surrounds the testicles).

Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles and glass, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibers in other ways. It was also suggested that washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos or glass can put a person at risk of developing mesothelioma. Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between mesothelioma and smoking, but smoking increases the risk of other asbestos-induced cancers . Those who have been exposed to asbestos often use lawyers to claim damages for asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma. Compensation for asbestos funds or lawsuits is an important issue in the practice of law in mesothelioma.

Symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath due to pleural effusion (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and general symptoms such as weight loss. The diagnosis can be suspected from the chest radiograph and CT scan, and confirmed with a biopsy (tissue sample) and microscopic examination. A thoracoscopy (inserting a tube with a camera into the chest) can be used to take biopsies. It allows the introduction of substances such as talc to clear the pleural space (called pleurodesis), which prevents the accumulation of more fluid and pressing on the lung. Despite treatment with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery, sometimes the disease carries a poor prognosis. Research on screening tests for early detection of mesothelioma is ongoing.

Historic usage of Asbestos

2011-05-05T03:27:00.001-07:00

Asbestos use in human culture dates back at least 4,500 years, when evidence shows that inhabitants of the Lake Juojärvi region in East Finland strengthened earthenware pots and cooking utensils with the asbestos mineral anthophyllite.^[12] Asbestos was named by the ancient Greeks. One of the first careful descriptions of the material is attributed to Theophrastus in his text On Stones, around 300 BC, although the naming of minerals was not very consistent at that time (the modern Greek word ἀσβεστος stands for lime, not for the material known as asbestos in English). The term asbestos is traceable to Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder's manuscript Natural History, and his use of the term asbestinon, meaning "unquenchable".^[1]^[2]^[12] While Pliny is popularly attributed with recognising the detrimental effects of asbestos on slaves,^[13] examination of primary sources shows that this is not so.^[14] Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, is said to have had a tablecloth made of asbestos.^[15]
Wealthy Persians, who bought asbestos imported over the Hindu Kush, amazed guests by cleaning the cloth by simply exposing it to fire. According to Biruni in his book of Gems, any cloths made of asbestos (Persian: آذرشست, āzarshast or Persian: آذرشب, āzarshab) were called (Persian: شستكه) shastakeh.^[16] Some of the Persians believed the fiber was fur from an animal (named samandar, Persian: سمندر) that lived in fire and died when exposed to water,^[17]^[18] hence the old mistaken myth that the salamander tolerated fire.
While traveling to China, Marco Polo described observing miraculous garments that were cleaned by being placed in fires. These garments were likely made from asbestos^{[citation needed]}.
Some archeologists believe that ancients made shrouds of asbestos, wherein they burned the bodies of their kings, in order to preserve only their ashes, and prevent their being mixed with those of wood or other combustible materials commonly used in funeral pyres.^[19] Others assert that the ancients used asbestos to make perpetual wicks for sepulchral or other lamps.^[17] In more recent centuries, asbestos was indeed used for this purpose. Although asbestos causes skin to itch upon contact, ancient literature indicates that it was prescribed for diseases of the skin, and particularly for the itch. It is possible that they used the term asbestos for soapstone, because the two terms have often been confused throughout history.^[19]

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Seeking Mesothelioma Help

2009-05-28T00:15:00.002-07:00

Seeking Mesothelioma Help
by: Peter Lenkefi
If you, or someone you know has been diagnosed with, or thinks that they might have Mesothelioma Cancer, it is often daunting and can be difficult to know where to seek help. However, you are not alone, there are organizations and doctors who can help.

With the current research and new knowledge about Mesothelioma Cancer, seeking help has become easier, as there are now established support organizations and more knowledgeable doctors who can help you, your friend, or your family.

In most Mesothelioma Cancer cases, the disease has developed as a result of exposure to an Asbestos related substance. In most cases people who develop Mesothelioma Cancer worked directly with an asbestos related substance, or were exposed to an Asbestos related substance, over a long period of time, in their place of work.

Early intervention provides sufferers of Mesothelioma Cancer their best chance of survival, following appropriate treatment. This is why it is important that if you, or someone you know, are experiencing the effects of Mesothelioma Cancer, you should seek help.

Some of the types of symptoms that you should be looking for include, coughing, breathlessness, chest pain, abdominal pain and fatigue and immune deficiency related illnesses, such as colds.

If you think you have any of these symptoms, you should make an appointment you’re your local GP and seek a referral to a Mesothelioma Cancer Specialist. If you are then diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer you might then consider contacting a Mesothelioma Attorney, or Lawyer.

Some of the support organizations that you might consider contacting include, the American Cancer Society, who can provide information about other support networks in your area.

If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer, there is no need to suffer in silence, as there are many positive steps you can take towards securing your future, there is always help to be found.

Currently, there are new treatments for Mesothelioma being discovered and implemented and through greater knowledge and early intervention; these new treatments are proving to be effective.

Of course, being diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer can be a difficult time for both you and your family, however, there are many Cancer support agencies that also offer support to the families of Cancer victims.

Research has shown that early intervention and treatment of Mesothelioma Cancer has helped many patients live up to 7 years beyond their expected survival rate, without seeking help and undergoing treatment.

So, we encourage you to take the time to seek help if you have been exposed to, or diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer. It will be a positive step towards saving your own life, or that of another.

About the author:
Learn more about mesothelioma treatment and asbestos litigation go here: http://www.mesothelioma-treatment-center.com/mesothelioma-help.htm

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NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER

2009-05-28T00:15:00.001-07:00

THE EPIDEMIC OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER
by: Lissing Temarkon
Nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) comprise more than one third of all cancers in the United States and are widely described as a worldwide epidemic.[1] The term "nonmelanoma skin cancer" includes 2 major types: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Other less common NMSCs include cutaneous lymphoma, skin adnexal tumors, certain sarcomas, keratoses and sunspot.

BCC begins in the basal cell layer of the epidermis, and it accounts for about 75% to 80% of NMSCs. BCC usually develops on chronically sun-exposed areas of the skin, especially the head and neck, although about 20% of cases arise in intermittently exposed areas.[ BCC rarely dangerous, and it is usually slow growing. However, if left untreated, it may spread locally to the bone or other tissues beneath the skin.

SCC accounts for about 20% of Nonmelanoma (NMSCs). In contrast to BCC, SCC arises from more superficial layers of the epidermis and tends to be more aggressive. SCC can invade tissues beneath the skin and may spread to distant parts of the body. These cancers typically appear on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, and backs of the hands, but they can also develop within scars or skin ulcers and on the skin of the genital area. SCC can present as an erythematous to flesh-colored hyperkeratosis plaque, which may ulcerate.

WHAT ALTINATIVE TREATMENT SHOULD BE USED TO CURE THIS EPIDEMIC NONMELANOMA SKIN CANCER?

CURADERM BEC 5

Curaderm BEC 5 is non toxic and does not affect the heartbeat or blood flow.
It is a natural effective tropical treatment used to cure skin cancer.
This medicine is also very effective to treat true malignant skin cancers such as the nonmelanoma Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).
BEC 5(Curaderm) is a tropical preparation, which is safe and effective, ideal therapy for outpatient treatment…..It is a cost of effective treatment for both primary and secondary skin cancer care.
Curaderm is a powerful treatment effectively penetrate deeply through invade tissue beneath the skin to destroy skin cancer cells.
Thus curaderm regrowth of normal skin tissue, also it treat unwanted skin cells.
For more information go to this website nomoreskincancer.info
This website contains more information about Curaderm and how it helps a lot of people cure from their skin cancer.
Therefore to make a right decision for not having skin cancer click on this link page
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About the author:
My name is Lissing Temarkon and iam a science student interested in writing skin cancer articles.

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Mouth Cancer

2009-05-28T00:14:00.001-07:00

Mouth Cancer: A Painful Disease that can Strike Anyone
by: Hector Milla
Mouth cancer is a painful disease. It can affect your lips, tongue, cheeks and even your throat in a short period of time. The sign is a non-healing mouth ulcer or a red o white patch in the mouth.

This disease can affect anyone. It does not matter if you are a young or an old person.The important thing is the way of leading your life,because experts believe that mouth cancer is increasing probably due to drinking alcohol and smoking in huge quantities, and to a poor diet also.

It is believed that these people are up to 30 times more likely to develop this type of cancer thann those who do not smoke nor drink alcohol.

The Brithish Dental Health Foundation estimates mouth cancer kills 1,700 people in the United Kingdom every year, meanwhile 4,300 new cases are diagnosed.

Thereby the importance of warningpeople of all ages to check their mouth regularly, since if mouth cancer is diagnosed early, it can be treated successfully in most cases.

Rememberthat the way to diminish considerably your risk of being affected by mouth cancer is leading a healthy lifestyle, giving up smoking, cutting down on alcohol and eating a healthy diet.

Regular self-examination is very important too, because you shall visit your doctor or dentist if you notice persistent ulcers, lumpsor red or white patches in your mouth.

About the author:
Article written by the staff of cancer -10.com a website edited by Hector Milla, If you wan to read more articles abouth Mouth Cancer visit http://www.cancer-10.com or http://www.asbestos-10.com .

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symptoms to lung cancer

2009-05-28T00:13:00.000-07:00

What are the three main symptoms to lung cancer?
by: Jon Butt
The main three symptoms to lung cancer that should not be ignored are shortness of breath, pain when breathing or coughing, and existence of a persistent cough, especially if it is accompanied by expectoration of sputum streaked with blood. Additionally, loss of appetite, fatigue, unusual losses of weight are three symptoms, which are indicative of lung cancer.

Because of the non-specific nature of symptoms of Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma tests are imperative to rule out incidence of the disease when lung cancer symptoms show up. Early detection of Mesothelioma cancer substantiated by clear information of patient’s exposure to asbestos can help define the course of treatment.

Early Detection Of Mesothelioma Cancer In Long Term Health Prognosis

The length of time between asbestos exposure and onset of lung cancer symptoms can be between 15-50 years. Therefore a complete medical history and information of possible asbestos exposure are critical in identifying patients who are prone for developing Mesothelioma lung cancer.

During physical tests for Mesothelioma lung cancer, the doctor may check breath sounds to see whether there is any indication of fluid in the chest cavity. A variety of diagnostic procedures also help to determine whether a patient has Mesothelioma lung cancer.

Results from imaging scans, tissue biopsies, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic techniques, combined with the findings from a careful medical history help to define the course of treatment in Mesothelioma lung cancer.

There are less common but more uncomfortable symptoms of lung cancer, which are usually associated with advanced stages of the disease. Such lung cancer or Mesothelioma patients may exhibit symptoms like a hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the face or in the neck, pain or discomfort under the ribs, and shortness of breath caused by fluid around the lungs.

If you suspect that you or any of your family members have lung cancer symptoms– DO NOT DELAY – consult your physician right away.

About the author:
Jon Butt publishes www.the-mesothelioma-guide.comWith the web being packed with mis-information www.the-mesothelioma-guide.comis a leading free resource of Mesothelioma support, advice and legal help along with alternative remedies, natural supplements and more. Helping both you and your loved ones

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Mesothelioma Cancer

2009-05-28T00:12:00.000-07:00

Mesothelioma Cancer: Early Warning Signs and Causes
by: Craig Whitley
Abstract: Malignant mesothelioma is a devasting, rare and deadly form of cancer, caused by exposure to asbestos. If you've lived under working conditions that exposed you to asbestos, or had a household member that worked near or with asbestos, you should bring this to the attention of a medical doctor and seek free legal counsel.

What is Mesothelioma?

Chances are you may never have heard of mesothelioma cancer unless you or a relative have the disease. Still considered as a rare cancer, it has been popularized by its linkage to asbestos.

Exactly what is mesothelioma cancer or malignant mesothelioma? Malignant mesothelioma is a deadly cancer of the mesothelium, or lining of the lung and chest cavity. However, it sometimes can be a deadly cancer of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). It is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, and is slow forming – often taking between 20-50 years to develop after exposure to asbestos.

Malignant Mesothelioma Symptoms

Symptoms of malignant mesothelioma in the lung and chest cavity are as follows:

- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Weight Loss
- Chest Pain

Symptoms of malignant mesothelioma in the abdomen are as follows:

- Abdominal swelling and pain
- Weight Loss

Wondering How You Could Have Gotten Mesothelioma Cancer?

Several diseases are associated with exposure to asbestos. They include: malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural effusion, pleural plaques and thickening, and lung cancer.
Prior to 1975 asbestos fibers were commonly used. You could have been exposed to asbestos while working at any number of different industries. Chief among the possibilities would be jobs at asbestos mining and milling plants, shipyards, fireproofing and heating, construction, automotive repair, insulation, pipefitting and boilermaking.

If you did not work in one of these industries or another that used asbestos, it is also possible that you could have been exposed if someone in your household worked with asbestos and carried asbestos fibers home on his or her clothing, hair or body. You may also have been exposed indirectly by living near asbestos mines.

Although it is true that most patients with malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer or other asbestos-related diseases likely had prolonged exposure to asbestos over a long period of time, it is also possible for one to develop one of these diseases from a brief exposure to asbestos.

The odds of developing lung cancer from smoking also increases significantly from exposure to asbestos. Although most people with lung cancer are told that their lung cancer was caused from smoking, if you or someone you know has lung cancer and also worked in an environment that gave you exposure to asbestos, it is highly recommended that you contact an attorney that specializes in handling mesothelioma and lung cancer cases caused by exposure to asbestos. The justice system has been very generous in its rewards to people who suffer diseases caused by asbestos exposure.

To learn more about mesothelioma cancer I recommend you visit http://www.mesothelioma-cancer-online.com (Mesothelioma Cancer Online). when searching for web resources covering mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma-Cancer-Online.com is an excellent resource center that offers recommendations and directory listings for numerous websites related to mesothelioma cancer, along with articles and books about mesothelioma cancer.

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About the Author:

Craig Whitley is a widely-published author, publisher of numerous e-books and articles about a wide variety of subjects, and owner of the popular search engine Seek Dolphin. He routinely scouts the Internet for excellent online resources like Mesothelioma Cancer Online when writing articles about mesothelioma cancer and other health-related subjects. Feel free to publish this article on your website, provided you include this author’s resource box and leave all article content unchanged and intact, keeping all urls addresses hyperlinked.

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Colon Cancer Treatment

2009-05-28T00:10:00.000-07:00

The Best Colon Cancer Treatment Options
by: George Anderson
Among the most spread cancers, colon cancer usually occurs in men and women over the age of 50. The main causes of colon cancer are related to the patient’s diet: very low in fiber and high in fat and calories. By keeping a healthy life style and good eating habits, you can prevent developing cancer of the colon even before this becomes a problem. You might also want to try and check your family history for cases of colon cancer and adopt a healthier diet in order to make sure you will avoid this problem in the future.

Colon cancer treatments are varied and you can choose from a series of traditional and alternative methods of dealing with this condition. Surgery is often the number one choice – the surgeon removes the tumors on the colon, even if the cancer cells are spread beyond the colon itself. This ensures less problems in the future of the patient’s life, reducing chances of bowel problems or internal bleeding. Colon cancer surgery is usually categorized in four main areas: rectum resection, radio frequency ablation, colostomy and colon resection. The surgeon will determine which method is best suited for each individual patient.
Detecting cancer at a very early stage is important, as the problem can be corrected in a decisive and final manner. By using a polypectomy, the surgeon will remove suspicious polyps in order to minimize chances of the disease. Local excision may also be used in early stages, in order to remove the cancer cells. After surgery, your hospital should provide you with ongoing support in order to ensure a fast and efficient recovery.

Intra arterial chemotherapy is another treatment worth consideration. This treatment targets tumors by delivering a powerful dose of chemotherapy. Primary systemic chemotherapy is often used before a surgical procedure in order to destroy a large majority of cancer cells. Systemic therapy is usually used with metastatic cancer, while the third method, adjuvant chemotherapy, targets any cancer cells that might have been left over after surgery. All three chemotherapy procedures are delivered through the hepatic artery and are an option if the cancer has spread to the liver.

Another choice comes from chemoembolization treatment. In addition to being delivered intra arterially, this type of treatment blocks the blood flow to the areas affected by cancer. It traps the chemotherapy drugs in the area of the tumor, thus ensuring that they work efficiently and on target.

About the author:
George Anderson is very interested in colon cancer and the variety of treatments available. See his website at http://www.onlycoloncancer.com

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Whiskey: An Antidote

2009-05-28T00:09:00.000-07:00

Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?
by: Charlene J. Nuble
Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to preventing the Big C

For a quite a number of years, liquor has been known not only to bring destructive intoxication and addiction upon its patrons, but also as deterrent to a healthy lifestyle. But as a potential weapon against cancer? Sounds controversial.

Rumors that single malt whiskey may be a tool to combat cancer have begun circulating recently. Whether it actually holds any water has yet to be proven. According to one of the theory’s proponents, a consultant to the whiskey industry, Dr. Jim Swan, the antioxidants present in whiskey, particularly ellagic acid, can reduce the risk of developing cancer, since this acid fights the unstable atoms that aid in rapid cell replication. He added that the more cells were produced, the more likely that rogue cancer cells will be born. “Whiskey can protect you from cancer and science proves it,” he said, speaking at the EuroMedLab 2005 conference in Glasgow. Dr Swan explained that ellagic acid, which is in greater concentration in whiskey than in red wine, breaks down the harmful free radicals present in our body.

However, Cancer Research UK remains unconvinced. The agency has raised concerns that what Dr Swan and his supporters are pushing might mislead consumers into drinking excessive amounts of whiskey just to avoid cancer. Cancer Research noted that liquor intake can eventually lead to certain kinds of cancer, such as those in the esophagus, throat, mouth, bowel and liver. Dr Swan’s idea that whiskey can prevent cancer also received criticism, owing mostly to an absence of population data supporting them. Contrariwise, according to the agency’s head of cancer information Lesley Walker, there exists evidence that high alcohol consumption does increase cancer risks. Ms Walker noted that while ellagic acid is a formidable antioxidant and may greatly aid in the fight against cancer, its presence in whiskey is not reason enough for people to begin drinking up, especially as ellagic acid can also be found in certain fruits.

The concept that a certain type of alcohol may help deter cancer is novel and, for frequent drinkers, even noble. What liquor patron would ignore this theory? But, still, Dr Swan’s ideas remain untested and there does not exist any known positive link between whiskey and cancer. If there would be something that suggest this is true sometime in the future, then it will be considered revolutionary. However, in the absence of adequate information at present, whiskey as a deterrent to cancer is a dubious thought. While we all hope and pray that an alternative treatment to cancer will surface soon, this is probably not the time to become this optimistic about whiskey’s alleged benefits.

About the author:
Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information about cancer, please go to: http://cancer.besthealthlink.net/or for updated links and information on all health related topics, go to: http://www.besthealthlink.net/

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Reduce the Risk

2009-05-28T00:07:00.000-07:00

Two Substances That May Reduce the Risk Of Cancer
by: Alex Fir
Food helps us by supplying many vital micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Your genetic composition can make you susceptible to some types of cancer. Your way of eating plays a major role in increasing or reducing the risk of cancer.

Phytochemicals are non-nutritive substances found in plants. They protect us against diseases when they are in our body. Isoflavones and Lycopene are phytochemicals.
Isoflavones decrease the risk of breast cancer for premenopausal women, while Lycopene decreases the prostate cancer risk in middle aged men.

Soya is a great source of Isoflavones like genisteinm and daidzein. Although isoflavones are weak estrogens, the established hypothesis has been that isoflavones exert antiestrogenic effects when placed in a high-estrogen environment (pre-menopausal women) and estrogenic effects when in a low-estrogen environment, (post-menopausal women).

Daidzein was found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in many studies.
Genistein:
- Reduces the protective mechanisms of cancer cells.
- Acts as an antioxidant.
- Inhibits several enzymes in cellular signaling pathways.
- Increases levels of transforming growth factor-beta' that inhibits the growth of tumor cells.
- Inhibits the growth of wide range of both hormone-dependent and hormone-independent cancer cells.

Decreased rates of breast, uterus and prostate cancers are associated with Soya consumption because of its antiestrogenic action.

Lycopenes:
Tomatoes, watermelon and other orange-to-red colored vegetables and fruits like
paprika, rose-hips etc. contain abundant lycopenes. A better level of Lycopene is
produced from tomatoes when they cooked with olive or canola oil.

Lycopenes are natural carotenoids that act as antioxidants. They also block the conversion of food mutagens found in fried, cooked meats and fish in the form of heterocyclic amines.

Lycopenes are good inhibitors of cell proliferation and lower the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol thus minimizing the heart disease risk.

Lycopenes reduce the risk for stomach, breast, colon, lung and prostate cancer. Both raw and cooked tomatoes have same amount of cancer fighting power. Lycopenes stimulate the enzymes that block the carcinogenic damage to the cell.

About the author:
Cancer is one of the main causes of death among humans. Visit "Cancer Information", FREE web site to learn more about cancer. http://www.cancer-data.com

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Early Detection

2009-05-28T00:06:00.000-07:00

Early Detection Of Any Disease Is The Key So What Are The First Symptoms Of Lung Cancer?
by: Jon Butt
Much research work has been dedicated to find out the first symptoms of lung cancer. Cancer is that painful disease that needs no introduction and cancer of the lung is one of its most common forms. It is said that early detection of cancer is the key to its prevention.

Extensive research works conducted at Mesothelioma research clinics have uncovered some symptoms of lung cancer closely linked with the disease.

Lung Cancer Symptoms

People addicted to tobacco and those who are constantly exposed to the ill effects of asbestos are more susceptible to lung cancer. Ignorance about the symptoms of lung cancer may lead to a full-fledged blown up case.

Be on alert if you are having cough most of the time. This is one of the first symptoms. A related symptom may be a change in the nature of coughing. Other symptoms may be- being short of breath and coughing up bloodstained sputum. Mesothelioma research has established that aches while breathing, loss of appetite, fatigue and loss of weight can also be the first symptoms of the cancer of the lung.

These are considered to be the primary symptoms of lung cancer. There are secondary symptoms too.

Sudden development of a hoarse voice is one of the secondary lung cancer symptoms. Difficulty in swallowing is considered as another symptom of cancer of the lung.

Swelling of the face due to blockage of main blood vessel and swelling of neck due to enlarged lymph nodes may be other symptoms as well.

Treat pain in the right rib region and shortness of breath due to accumulation of fluid as warning signals of cancer of the lung. When you notice any of them, visit your physician for a thorough check-up.

Let’s combat the deadly lung cancer together.

About the author:
Jon Butt publishes www.the-mesothelioma-guide.comWith the web being packed with mis-information www.the-mesothelioma-guide.comis a leading free resource of Mesothelioma support, advice and legal help along with alternative remedies, natural supplements and more. Helping both you and your loved ones

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About Lung Cancer

2009-05-28T00:05:00.002-07:00

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer.
by: Michael Sanford

Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don’t function right, divide very fast and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. A leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women is probably lung cancer. This is the number one cause of cancer deaths surpassing breast cancer as the leading cause of deaths in women. Cancers that begin in the lungs are divided into two major types, the non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer depending on how the cells look under a microscope.

Cigarette smoking is known to be a cause of lung cancer. The risk of developing the disease increases with the number of cigarettes smoked particularly if the person starts to smoke at a young age. The person’s risk of developing lung cancer may be reduced slightly if you smoke filtered and low tar cigarettes, but it is still far greater than that of a non-smoker. Lung cancer has always been more common in men, particularly those over the age of 40, as more men used to smoke than women. Considerably, there are a growing number of women having lung cancer since women have started smoking. About 90% of all lung cancer deaths among women are from smoking. The risk of lung cancer goes down quite quickly if the person stops smoking and after about fifteen years, the person’s chances of developing the disease are similar to that of a non-smoker. Passive smoking or the breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke, slightly increases the risk for lung disease and lung cancer, although the risk is still much less that if you smoke yourself.

Usually, the symptoms of lung cancer do not appear until the disease is in an advanced stage. Some are diagnosed early because they are found as a result of tests for other medical conditions. Screening examinations are done to detect a disease in people without symptoms of the disease. And since lung cancer usually spreads beyond the lungs before causing any symptoms, an effective screening program to detect the cancer early could save many lives. So far there is not screening test that has been shown to prevent the ill person from dying of the cancer. It has been concluded that the tests could not find many lung cancers early enough to improve a person’s chances for a cure. Because of this, lung cancer screening is not a routine practice for the general public or even for people at increased risk like smokers.

Symptoms of lung cancer could be continuing cough or change in a long-standing cough; a chest infection that does not get better; increasing breathlessness; coughing up blood-stained phlegm; a dull ache or a sharp pain when coughing or taking a deep breath; and loss of appetite and loss of weight. If you think you are having any of these above stated symptoms, then it is important to have your condition checked by your doctor even if you know that any of these symptoms may be caused by illness other than cancer.

Treatment for lung cancer could be through surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy which may be used separately or together depending on what your physician requires you to undergo with. Basically, the doctor will plan your treatment, taking into account your general health condition, the type of lung cancer you have and the size of the tumor as well as its stage. There are differences in the treatment for different people depending on their needs. You should not be afraid to ask your doctor and it often helps making a lot of queries about the disease and your condition from your doctor.

About the author:
For more information about lung cancer please goto http://www.cancer-resource-center.com/

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Cancer; Mesothelioma Doctor

2009-05-28T00:05:00.001-07:00

Choosing a Mesothelioma Doctor
by: Peter Lenkefi
Mesothelioma Cancer is considered, within the medical profession, to be a serious illness. Mesothelioma Doctors are now available to those who are sufferers of Mesothelioma Cancer.

Mesothelioma Doctors are well educated in the cause of Mesothelioma Cancer, diagnosis of Mesothelioma Cancer, the affects of Mesothelioma Cancer and the available treatment for Mesothelioma Cancer.

Therefore, when choosing a Mesothelioma Doctor, ensure that they have expertise, or quality experience in the area of Mesothelioma Cancer. This can be achieved through your general GP’s general enquiries on your behalf, or through conducting your own research.

You might even consider making enquiries with the American Cancer Society, who hold a variety of information about different types of Cancer and where to seek help. When seeking help it is best to research all your available options and then choose the best one for you.

Some of the important information that you might need to tell your Mesothelioma Doctor include, what types of symptoms you are experiencing, how long ago since you were exposure to an Asbestos related substance and for how long where you exposed to the Asbestos related substance.

After you receive and initial consultation from your Mesothelioma Doctor, you may be required to undergo either a Chest CT scan, or a biopsy, depending on which type of Mesothelioma Cancer your Mesothelioma Doctor considers that you have.

Essentially, there are three possible types of Mesothelioma Cancer that you could have. These include, Pleural (Lungs) Mesothelioma Cancer, Peritoneal (abdominal) and Pericardial (heart).

Once your Mesothelioma Cancer doctor has made a definitive diagnosis, he/she will then be able to tell you which type of Mesothelioma Cancer you have, at what stage the Mesothelioma Cancer is, whether it has spread to surrounding organs, or whether it is contained within the original area of the diseases initiation.

Your Mesothelioma doctor will then discuss your treatment options in relation to the type of Mesothelioma Cancer that you have and what stage the Cancer is at. Your Mesothelioma Doctor should explain these options in detail, including any side affects and the recovery period.

Your Mesothelioma Doctor should also explain to you what the results of not undergoing these recommended treatment options could be. Essentially, your Mesothelioma Doctor should give you a detailed explanation of your entire prognosis.

Your prognosis should include details regarding any risks that you may be subjected to, the chances of the Cancer reoccurring following treatment and how long you are expected to survive once treatment has been implemented.

Keep in mind that through ongoing research into Mesothelioma Cancer, treatments are becoming more effective and patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer, who undergo treatment, are surviving for longer periods of time.

About the author:
Learn more about mesothelioma treatment and asbestos litigation go here: http://www.mesothelioma-treatment-center.com/mesothelioma-doctor.htm

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The Cause Of Cancer

2009-05-28T00:04:00.000-07:00

The Cause Of Cancer
by: canro dicausa
Cancer is the disease of the cells. It is an abnormal
growth of cells, which tend to reproduce in an
uncontrolled way and, in some cases, spread or
metastasize. A cancerous growth or tumor is also
known as a malignant growth or tumor. A growth or
tumor, which is non-malignant is called benign. Such
tumors are not cancer.

Cancer is not a single disease. It is a group of more
than hundred different and distinctive diseases. It is not
contagious. Cancer can involve any tissue of the body
and have many different forms in each body area. Most
cancers are named for the type of cell or organ in which
they start. If a cancer spreads (metastasizes), the new
tumor bears the same name as the original(primary)
tumor.

Cancer is the Latin word for crab. The ancients used
the word to mean a malignancy, doubtless because of
the crab-like tenacity a malignant tumor sometimes
seems to show in grasping the tissues it invades.
Cancer may also be called malignancy, a malignant
tumor, or a neoplasm (literally, a new growth).

In medicine, common term for neoplasms, or tumors,
that are malignant is known as Cancer. Like benign
tumors, malignant tumors do not respond to body
mechanisms that limit cell growth. Unlike benign
tumors, malignant tumors consist of undifferentiated, or
unspecialized, cells that show an atypical cell structure
and do not function like the normal cells from the organ
from which they derive. Cancer cells, unlike normal
cells, lack contact inhibition; cancer cells growing in
laboratory tissue culture do not stop growing when they
touch each other on a glass or other solid surface but
grow in masses several layers deep.

Cancer results from mutations of certain genes that
allow the cells to begin their uncontrolled growth. These
mutations are either inherited or acquired. Acquired
mutations are caused by repeated insults from triggers
(e.g., cigarette smoke or ultraviolet rays) referred to as
carcinogens. There is usually a latency period of years
or decades between exposure to a carcinogen and the
appearance of cancer. This, combined with the
individual nature of susceptibility to cancer, makes it
very difficult to establish a cause for many cancers.

The most significant avoidable carcinogens are the
chemical components of tobacco smoke. Dietary
components, like excessive consumption of alcohol or
of foods high in fat and low in fiber rather than fruits and
vegetables that contain antioxidants and necessary
micronutrients, have also been linked with various
cancers. Some cancers may be triggered by hormone
imbalances. For example, some daughters of mothers
who had been given DES (diethylstilbestrol) during
pregnancy to prevent miscarriage developed vaginal
adenocarcinomas as young women. Aflatoxins are
natural mold byproducts that can cause cancer of the
liver.

Certain carcinogens present occupational hazards. For
example, in the asbestos industry, workers have a high
probability of developing lung and colon cancer or a
particularly virulent cancer of the mesothelium (the
lining of the chest and abdomen). Benzene and vinyl
chloride are other known industrial carcinogens.

Risk to humans from carcinogens depends upon the
dose and a person's biologic susceptibility. Factors
influencing a person's biological susceptibility to cancer
include age, sex, immune status, nutritional status,
genetics, and ethnicity.

About the author:
canro dicausa is the owner of
RUS Cancer
which is a premier resource for cancer information.
for more information, go to http://www.ruscancer.com

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prostate cancer

2009-05-28T00:03:00.000-07:00

The Risk of recurrence in prostate cancer
by: Fritz Frei
Prostate cancer disease

Prostate cancer - the most common form of cancer in men is Prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death. The Main risk factors include age (incidence increases in men over the age of 65 years). It is more prevalent in the western world and about 10% of cases can be linked to family history. The recurrance Rate of the prostate cancer is high.

Mostly, the Prostate cancer is a continuum; progressing through localized, locally advanced, advanced and hormone-refractory stages In general it is a slow growing cancer. He is primarily under hormonal control i.e. testosterone. The choice of treatments which include watchful waiting, surgery (prostatectomy), radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and chemotherapy are dependent on the stage of disease.

1. Most important, that If detected early, using PSA determination, DRE examination and biopsies, and treated appropriately, survival rates are excellent.

2. The most critical focus for the treatment of prostate cancer is to treat those cancers where it is necessary.

3. The Decisions about the best management of prostate cancer can be very complex and depend upon the:

- Pathology of the cancer (unlike other cancers, prostate cancer often progresses very slowly)
- The impact that treatment can have on quality of life, including sexual activity
- Stage of the disease (non-metastatic (localized or locally advanced), metastatic or hormone refractory)
- Age and general health of the patients at diagnosis
- Patient’s preference for treatment
- PSA at diagnosis

4. The treatment options for prostate cancer are:

- Deferred treatment often called ‘watchful waiting’ or 'active surveillance'
- Surgery – Radical Prostatectomy
- Radiotherapy – External Beam and/or Brachytherapy
-Hormonal (endocrine) therapy – Androgen Ablation e.g. anti-androgens, medical castration (LHRHa) or surgical castration
- Chemotherapy
- Palliative Therapy e.g. chemotherapy
- Investigational Therapies

Prostate Cancer Recurrence Rates ***

Prostate cancer is now detected at earlier stages due to heightened awareness and improved screening techniques. Despite definitive therapy, cancer cells may remain and can go undetected for years until they develop into metastatic disease. The risk of recurrence is high, suggesting there is a need to improve treatment approaches. Therefore, it is important to predict pathological stage and risk of disease recurrence early, so that appropriate treatment and/or monitoring can be initiated. The result's of all new treatments will bring us in the future the chance of a lower prostate recurrance.

**You can inform you about the recurrence Rates on:
http://www.prostateline.com/prostatelinehcp/9898_15850_8_0_0.aspx

This gives you an overview with a study case – and the results.

Health-Service-Online
Admin Fritz

http://www.cancer-info.info

About the author:
Health-Service-Online bring's the problems of cancer on the point! Everybody can check out the new's of the risk of prostate cancer - the recurrance rate is high and there is most important - to check out this desease early!

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Press Release

2009-05-28T00:02:00.000-07:00

Press Release Lorenzen Cancer Foundation Urges Cancer Drug Coverage in the Prescription Drug Benefit Act
by:
Lorenzen Cancer Foundation Urges Cancer Drug Coverage in the Prescription Drug Benefit Act
In the interests of cancer patients and oncologists nationwide, the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation (LCF), a non-profit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer, has joined the public interest law firm Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) and others today in presenting a written comments statement to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) voicing support for the Section 641 demonstration project and expressing concerns regarding CMS’s proposed restrictions limiting coverage of the drug benefit to exclude off-label uses of FDA-approved drug or biological therapies.

Monterey, CA July 7, 2004 -- In the interests of cancer patients and oncologists nationwide, the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation (LCF), a non-profit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer, has joined the public interest law firm Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) and others today in presenting a written comments statement to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) voicing support for the Section 641 demonstration project and expressing concerns regarding CMS’s proposed restrictions limiting coverage of the drug benefit to exclude off-label uses of FDA-approved drug or biological therapies.

Once the Food and Drug Administration approves a drug for marketing, physicians may prescribe the drug for purposes other than those that the FDA has given specific indication. Off-label prescribing is common in cancer treatment as drugs often work well for many types of cancer. A General Accounting Office analysis in 1991 demonstrated that over half of cancer patients received at least one off-label medicine in the course of their care.

In enacting Section 641 of the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003, Congress did not exclude off-label uses from the demonstration project related to Section 641. To the contrary, Section 641(a) directs that the project be conducted following the standards of the part D benefit program which does not exclude off-label use.

Recently announced proposed eligibility criteria by the CMS effectively exclude the coverage of off-label use of FDA-approved agents for cancer therapy and in other serious diseases.

Today’s statement urges CMS officials to reverse this position and to make clear to the public and to medical providers that Medicare will reimburse for off-label use for medications and biological therapies in the demonstration project related to Section 641. And further, to make clear that any proposed or actual restriction on off-label use in the demonstration project is not a precedent for full enactment of the part D prescription drug benefit program.

Pancreatic Cancer Facts:
· Pancreatic cancer is the most virulent of the major cancers
· Pancreatic cancer research is the least funded of the major cancers
· Pancreatic cancer causes more than 1% of all death in the U.S.
· Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality

The Lorenzen Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against pancreatic cancer. LCF is oriented to increasing awareness and education about pancreatic cancer, helping physicians and patients create optimal treatment strategies, and fostering the development of a molecular or genetic marker to aid in diagnosis. For more information visit www.pancreatica.org

Media Contact:
Aaron Stoertz
Media Relations
Lorenzen Cancer Foundation
(831) 658-0600

Company Contact:
Ellen Pansky, esq.
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