Archive for the 'Cancer' Category
Friday 15 May 2009 @ 10:24 pm
Dr.Badruddin Khan asked:
A symptom is an indication of disease, illness, injury, or that something is not right in the body. Symptoms are felt or noticed by a person, but may not easily be noticed by anyone else. For example, chills, weakness, achiness, shortness of breath, and a cough may be symptoms of pneumonia. A sign is also an indication that something is not right in the body. But signs are defined as things that can be seen by a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. Fever, rapid breathing rate, and abnormal breathing sounds heard through a stethoscope may be signs of pneumonia.
Having one symptom or sign may not give enough information to suggest a cause. For example, a rash in a child could be a symptom of a number of things including poison ivy, an infectious disease like measles, an infection limited to the skin, or a food allergy. But if the rash is seen along with other signs and symptoms like a high fever, chills, achiness, and a sore throat, then a doctor can get a better picture of the illness. In many cases, a patient’s signs and symptoms do not give enough clues by themselves for the doctor to figure out the cause of an illness. Then medical tests, such as x-rays, blood tests, or a biopsy may be needed.
Cancer is a group of diseases that may cause almost any sign or symptom. The signs and symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, the size of the cancer, and how much it affects the nearby organs or structures. If a cancer spreads (metastasizes), then symptoms may appear in different parts of the body. As a cancer grows, it begins to push on nearby organs, blood vessels, and nerves. This pressure creates some of the signs and symptoms of cancer. If the cancer is in a critical area, such as certain parts of the brain, even the smallest tumor can cause early symptoms.
But sometimes cancers start in places where it does not cause any symptoms until the cancer has grown quite large. Pancreas cancers, for example, do not usually grow large enough to be felt from the outside of the body. Some pancreatic cancers do not cause symptoms until they begin to grow around nearby nerves (this causes a backache). Others grow around the bile duct, which blocks the flow of bile and leads to a yellowing of the skin known as jaundice. By the time a pancreatic cancer causes these signs or symptoms, it has usually reached an advanced stage.
A cancer may also cause symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or weight loss. This may be because cancer cells use up much of the body’s energy supply or release substances that change the body’s metabolism. Or the cancer may cause the immune system to react in ways that produce these symptoms. Sometimes, cancer cells release substances into the bloodstream that cause symptoms not usually thought to result from cancers. For example, some cancers of the pancreas can release substances which cause blood clots to develop in veins of the legs. Some lung cancers make hormone-like substances that affect blood calcium levels, affecting nerves and muscles and causing weakness and dizziness.
Treatment is most successful when cancer is found as early as possible. Finding cancer early usually means it can be treated while it is still small and is less likely to have spread to other parts of the body. This often means a better chance for a cure, especially if initial treatment is to be surgery. A good example of the importance of finding cancer early is melanoma skin cancer. Skin cancer can be easy to remove if it has not grown deep into the skin, and the 5-year survival rate (percentage of people living at least 5 years after diagnosis) at this stage is nearly 100%. But once melanoma has spread to other parts of the body the survival rate drops dramatically.
Sometimes people ignore symptoms either because they do not know that the symptoms could mean something is wrong or because they are frightened by what they might mean and don’t want to seek medical help. General symptoms, such as fatigue, are more likely to have a cause other than cancer and can seem unimportant, especially if they have an obvious cause or only last a short time. In a similar way, a person may reason that a more specific symptom like a breast mass is probably a cyst that will go away by itself. But neither of these symptoms should be discounted or overlooked, especially if they have been present for a long time or are getting worse.
Most likely, any symptoms you may have will not be caused by cancer, but it’s important to have them checked out by your doctor, just in case. If cancer is not the cause, your doctor can help figure out what is and treat it, if needed. In some cases it is possible to detect some cancers before symptoms occur. The American Cancer Society and other health groups encourage the early detection of certain cancers before symptoms occur by recommending a cancer-related check-up and specific tests for people who do not have any symptoms. Keep in mind, however, that these recommended tests do not decrease the importance of reporting any symptoms to your doctor.
It is important to know what some of the general (non-specific) signs and symptoms of cancer are, but remember that having any of these does not mean that you have cancer. There are many other conditions that can cause these signs and symptoms, too. Most people with cancer will lose weight at some time with their disease. An unexplained (unintentional) weight loss of 10 pounds or more may be the first sign of cancer, particularly cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lung.
Fever is very common with cancer, but is more often seen in advanced disease. Almost all patients with cancer will have fever at some time, especially if the cancer or its treatment affects the immune system and makes it harder for the body to fight infection. Less often, fever may be an early sign of cancer, such as with leukemia or lymphoma. Fatigue may be an important symptom as cancer progresses. It may happen early, though, in cancers such as with leukemia, or if the cancer is causing an ongoing loss of blood, as in some colon or stomach cancers. Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers such as bone cancers or testicular cancer. But most often pain is a symptom of advanced disease. Along with cancers of the skin, some internal cancers can cause skin signs that can be seen. These changes include the skin looking darker (hyper pigmentation), yellow (jaundice), or red (erythema); itching; or excessive hair growth.Along with the above general symptoms, you should watch for the following common symptoms, which could be an indication of cancer. Again, there may be other causes for each of these, but it is important to bring them to your doctor’s attention as soon as possible so that they can be investigated.
Long-term constipation, diarrhea, or a change in the size of the stool may be a sign of colon cancer. Pain with urination, blood in the urine, or a change in bladder function (such as more frequent or less frequent urination) could be related to bladder or prostate cancer. Any changes in bladder or bowel function should be reported to your doctor. Skin cancers may bleed and look like sores that do not heal. A long-lasting sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer and should be dealt with right away, especially in patients who smoke, chew tobacco, or frequently drink alcohol. Sores on the ***** or ****** may either be signs of infection or an early cancer, and should not be overlooked.
Unusual bleeding can happen in either early or advanced cancer. Blood in the sputum (phlegm) may be a sign of lung cancer. Blood in the stool (or a dark or black stool) could be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Cancer of the cervix or the endometrium (lining of the uterus) can cause vaginal bleeding. Blood in the urine may be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer. A bloody discharge from the ****** may be a sign of breast cancer. Many cancers can be felt through the skin, mostly in the breast, testicle, lymph nodes (glands), and the soft tissues of the body. A lump or thickening may be an early or late sign of cancer. Any lump or thickening should be reported to your doctor, especially if you’ve just discovered it or noticed it has grown in size.
While they commonly have other causes, indigestion or swallowing problems may be a sign of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or pharynx (throat). Any wart, mole, or freckle that changes in color, size, or shape, or loses its definite borders should be reported to your doctor without delay. The skin lesion may be a melanoma which, if diagnosed early, can be treated successfully. A cough that does not go away may be a sign of lung cancer. Hoarseness can be a sign of cancer of the larynx (voice box) or thyroid. While the signs and symptoms listed above are the more common ones seen with cancer, there are many others that are less common and are not listed here. If you notice any major changes in the way your body functions or the way you feel, especially if it lasts for a long time or gets worse, let your doctor know. If it has nothing to do with cancer, your doctor can investigate it and treat it, if needed. If it is cancer, you’ll give yourself the best chance to have it treated early, when treatment is most likely to be effective.
A symptom is an indication of disease, illness, injury, or that something is not right in the body. Symptoms are felt or noticed by a person, but may not easily be noticed by anyone else. For example, chills, weakness, achiness, shortness of breath, and a cough may be symptoms of pneumonia. A sign is also an indication that something is not right in the body. But signs are defined as things that can be seen by a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. Fever, rapid breathing rate, and abnormal breathing sounds heard through a stethoscope may be signs of pneumonia.
Having one symptom or sign may not give enough information to suggest a cause. For example, a rash in a child could be a symptom of a number of things including poison ivy, an infectious disease like measles, an infection limited to the skin, or a food allergy. But if the rash is seen along with other signs and symptoms like a high fever, chills, achiness, and a sore throat, then a doctor can get a better picture of the illness. In many cases, a patient’s signs and symptoms do not give enough clues by themselves for the doctor to figure out the cause of an illness. Then medical tests, such as x-rays, blood tests, or a biopsy may be needed.
Cancer is a group of diseases that may cause almost any sign or symptom. The signs and symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, the size of the cancer, and how much it affects the nearby organs or structures. If a cancer spreads (metastasizes), then symptoms may appear in different parts of the body. As a cancer grows, it begins to push on nearby organs, blood vessels, and nerves. This pressure creates some of the signs and symptoms of cancer. If the cancer is in a critical area, such as certain parts of the brain, even the smallest tumor can cause early symptoms.
But sometimes cancers start in places where it does not cause any symptoms until the cancer has grown quite large. Pancreas cancers, for example, do not usually grow large enough to be felt from the outside of the body. Some pancreatic cancers do not cause symptoms until they begin to grow around nearby nerves (this causes a backache). Others grow around the bile duct, which blocks the flow of bile and leads to a yellowing of the skin known as jaundice. By the time a pancreatic cancer causes these signs or symptoms, it has usually reached an advanced stage.
A cancer may also cause symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or weight loss. This may be because cancer cells use up much of the body’s energy supply or release substances that change the body’s metabolism. Or the cancer may cause the immune system to react in ways that produce these symptoms. Sometimes, cancer cells release substances into the bloodstream that cause symptoms not usually thought to result from cancers. For example, some cancers of the pancreas can release substances which cause blood clots to develop in veins of the legs. Some lung cancers make hormone-like substances that affect blood calcium levels, affecting nerves and muscles and causing weakness and dizziness.
Treatment is most successful when cancer is found as early as possible. Finding cancer early usually means it can be treated while it is still small and is less likely to have spread to other parts of the body. This often means a better chance for a cure, especially if initial treatment is to be surgery. A good example of the importance of finding cancer early is melanoma skin cancer. Skin cancer can be easy to remove if it has not grown deep into the skin, and the 5-year survival rate (percentage of people living at least 5 years after diagnosis) at this stage is nearly 100%. But once melanoma has spread to other parts of the body the survival rate drops dramatically.
Sometimes people ignore symptoms either because they do not know that the symptoms could mean something is wrong or because they are frightened by what they might mean and don’t want to seek medical help. General symptoms, such as fatigue, are more likely to have a cause other than cancer and can seem unimportant, especially if they have an obvious cause or only last a short time. In a similar way, a person may reason that a more specific symptom like a breast mass is probably a cyst that will go away by itself. But neither of these symptoms should be discounted or overlooked, especially if they have been present for a long time or are getting worse.
Most likely, any symptoms you may have will not be caused by cancer, but it’s important to have them checked out by your doctor, just in case. If cancer is not the cause, your doctor can help figure out what is and treat it, if needed. In some cases it is possible to detect some cancers before symptoms occur. The American Cancer Society and other health groups encourage the early detection of certain cancers before symptoms occur by recommending a cancer-related check-up and specific tests for people who do not have any symptoms. Keep in mind, however, that these recommended tests do not decrease the importance of reporting any symptoms to your doctor.
It is important to know what some of the general (non-specific) signs and symptoms of cancer are, but remember that having any of these does not mean that you have cancer. There are many other conditions that can cause these signs and symptoms, too. Most people with cancer will lose weight at some time with their disease. An unexplained (unintentional) weight loss of 10 pounds or more may be the first sign of cancer, particularly cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lung.
Fever is very common with cancer, but is more often seen in advanced disease. Almost all patients with cancer will have fever at some time, especially if the cancer or its treatment affects the immune system and makes it harder for the body to fight infection. Less often, fever may be an early sign of cancer, such as with leukemia or lymphoma. Fatigue may be an important symptom as cancer progresses. It may happen early, though, in cancers such as with leukemia, or if the cancer is causing an ongoing loss of blood, as in some colon or stomach cancers. Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers such as bone cancers or testicular cancer. But most often pain is a symptom of advanced disease. Along with cancers of the skin, some internal cancers can cause skin signs that can be seen. These changes include the skin looking darker (hyper pigmentation), yellow (jaundice), or red (erythema); itching; or excessive hair growth.Along with the above general symptoms, you should watch for the following common symptoms, which could be an indication of cancer. Again, there may be other causes for each of these, but it is important to bring them to your doctor’s attention as soon as possible so that they can be investigated.
Long-term constipation, diarrhea, or a change in the size of the stool may be a sign of colon cancer. Pain with urination, blood in the urine, or a change in bladder function (such as more frequent or less frequent urination) could be related to bladder or prostate cancer. Any changes in bladder or bowel function should be reported to your doctor. Skin cancers may bleed and look like sores that do not heal. A long-lasting sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer and should be dealt with right away, especially in patients who smoke, chew tobacco, or frequently drink alcohol. Sores on the ***** or ****** may either be signs of infection or an early cancer, and should not be overlooked.
Unusual bleeding can happen in either early or advanced cancer. Blood in the sputum (phlegm) may be a sign of lung cancer. Blood in the stool (or a dark or black stool) could be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Cancer of the cervix or the endometrium (lining of the uterus) can cause vaginal bleeding. Blood in the urine may be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer. A bloody discharge from the ****** may be a sign of breast cancer. Many cancers can be felt through the skin, mostly in the breast, testicle, lymph nodes (glands), and the soft tissues of the body. A lump or thickening may be an early or late sign of cancer. Any lump or thickening should be reported to your doctor, especially if you’ve just discovered it or noticed it has grown in size.
While they commonly have other causes, indigestion or swallowing problems may be a sign of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or pharynx (throat). Any wart, mole, or freckle that changes in color, size, or shape, or loses its definite borders should be reported to your doctor without delay. The skin lesion may be a melanoma which, if diagnosed early, can be treated successfully. A cough that does not go away may be a sign of lung cancer. Hoarseness can be a sign of cancer of the larynx (voice box) or thyroid. While the signs and symptoms listed above are the more common ones seen with cancer, there are many others that are less common and are not listed here. If you notice any major changes in the way your body functions or the way you feel, especially if it lasts for a long time or gets worse, let your doctor know. If it has nothing to do with cancer, your doctor can investigate it and treat it, if needed. If it is cancer, you’ll give yourself the best chance to have it treated early, when treatment is most likely to be effective.
Friday 15 May 2009 @ 6:02 pm
Alan Wighton asked:
When one is first diagnosed with cancer one is shocked, frightened and confused and will believe any of the facts your health professional tells you. They are very likely to say that you need urgent treatment and without it you may die, and because of the complete trust we have in our health system we believe them.
Let me give you a few facts that are well know about cancer and its treatments.
* The causes of cancer are well known but it’s highly likely it’s not by the first person you turn to for help to overcome the problem.
* The cancer industry is big and powerful and it is not controlled by your doctor or oncologist.
* They have only has 3 methods of treating cancer, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and is not allowed to use or recommend anything else. That’s the law.
* Those 3 methods of treatment only shrinks cancer, they don’t remove it entirely.
* All of those treatments only treat the growths, which are a symptom of a problem, not the underlying cause or why the cancer first grew. (That’s why the cancer returns.)
* The most common cancers are as resistant to treatments today as they were 40 to 50 years ago.
* Nobody has ever died of primary cancer, its secondary cancer (cancer that has shifted) that kills.
* If you survive 5 years from being first diagnosed you are statistically a survivor.
* Cancer survival rates are much lower than you may be told as statistics include easy curing cancers like DCIS and most skin cancers which seldom develop into terminal cancer. (DCIS is a mild form of ****** cancer.)
* Radiation and chemotherapy temporarily destroys the immune system and that’s the opposite of what needs to happen.
* Cancer can at a later stage redevelop, being the direct result of earlier radiation or chemotherapy treatments. They are carcinogenic. (cancer causing)
* There is a cure for cancer, even terminal cancer and that is using the natural self-healing powers of the human body, that everybody has, and by removing the known causes. (facts that are also well known)
* Despite what your doctor says, most alternative treatments are actively suppressed as they interfere with the profit making ability of our current treatments.
All cancers have basically the same causes and it’s our modern way of living that is at fault with our high consumption of processed foods, and our lack of freshly grown foods. It’s a disease of the immune system or more correctly a disease of a weak immune system that has been weakened by our wrong food choices, our lack of exercise and the toxic products we use everyday.
Cancer can be easily overcome by changing the way we live and correcting those factors which will boost the immune system and it’s the strong immune system that will safely remove the cancer. Cancer is essentially a self healing disease; you need to take charge of your cancer, as no one can do it for you. Appropriate diet and lifestyle changes are your first line of defence
A true cure for cancer will only be achieved when a patient stimulates their own body’s defence system. (The immune system)
Alan Wighton is an independent health researcher, having spent many years gaining knowledge, particularly regarding cancer. If you want information on better, more effective ways to treat cancer, visit Cancer Facts & Information where you can download a free article which has been written to help people overcome their problem with cancer.
When one is first diagnosed with cancer one is shocked, frightened and confused and will believe any of the facts your health professional tells you. They are very likely to say that you need urgent treatment and without it you may die, and because of the complete trust we have in our health system we believe them.
Let me give you a few facts that are well know about cancer and its treatments.
* The causes of cancer are well known but it’s highly likely it’s not by the first person you turn to for help to overcome the problem.
* The cancer industry is big and powerful and it is not controlled by your doctor or oncologist.
* They have only has 3 methods of treating cancer, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and is not allowed to use or recommend anything else. That’s the law.
* Those 3 methods of treatment only shrinks cancer, they don’t remove it entirely.
* All of those treatments only treat the growths, which are a symptom of a problem, not the underlying cause or why the cancer first grew. (That’s why the cancer returns.)
* The most common cancers are as resistant to treatments today as they were 40 to 50 years ago.
* Nobody has ever died of primary cancer, its secondary cancer (cancer that has shifted) that kills.
* If you survive 5 years from being first diagnosed you are statistically a survivor.
* Cancer survival rates are much lower than you may be told as statistics include easy curing cancers like DCIS and most skin cancers which seldom develop into terminal cancer. (DCIS is a mild form of ****** cancer.)
* Radiation and chemotherapy temporarily destroys the immune system and that’s the opposite of what needs to happen.
* Cancer can at a later stage redevelop, being the direct result of earlier radiation or chemotherapy treatments. They are carcinogenic. (cancer causing)
* There is a cure for cancer, even terminal cancer and that is using the natural self-healing powers of the human body, that everybody has, and by removing the known causes. (facts that are also well known)
* Despite what your doctor says, most alternative treatments are actively suppressed as they interfere with the profit making ability of our current treatments.
All cancers have basically the same causes and it’s our modern way of living that is at fault with our high consumption of processed foods, and our lack of freshly grown foods. It’s a disease of the immune system or more correctly a disease of a weak immune system that has been weakened by our wrong food choices, our lack of exercise and the toxic products we use everyday.
Cancer can be easily overcome by changing the way we live and correcting those factors which will boost the immune system and it’s the strong immune system that will safely remove the cancer. Cancer is essentially a self healing disease; you need to take charge of your cancer, as no one can do it for you. Appropriate diet and lifestyle changes are your first line of defence
A true cure for cancer will only be achieved when a patient stimulates their own body’s defence system. (The immune system)
Alan Wighton is an independent health researcher, having spent many years gaining knowledge, particularly regarding cancer. If you want information on better, more effective ways to treat cancer, visit Cancer Facts & Information where you can download a free article which has been written to help people overcome their problem with cancer.
Tuesday 5 May 2009 @ 12:01 pm
Barbara Morris, R.Ph. asked:
Not many families escape the horror of seeing a loved one with cancer go through the agony of chemotherapy — a barbaric “treatment” that more times than not eventually helps to kill the patient.
I am aware there are many “cures” after chemotherapy. Those folks are lucky. However, as a pharmacist I see so many people who have gone through chemo, surgery or radiation, appear to get better for a while, then relapse, get more chemo, surgery or radiation, rally a bit - maybe even for a couple of years, and eventually, the cancer comes roaring back, perhaps attacking a different part of the body.
It’s infuriating. There are so many options and methods for treating cancer other than traditional means. I just don’t understand why so many cancer victims opt for tradition. On the other hand, I do understand. It’s because they trust their physician. Or, they know about alternative treatments but are afraid to try, having heard horror stories about “quack treatments” and “quack doctors” who use “unscientific” approaches to treat cancer.
I know the power of trust. Every cancer victim I’ve spoken to has told me how “wonderful” their doctor is, how “caring” their doctor is, how much of an “expert” their doctor is. They trust with a capital “T”. If I had cancer, trust would not be enough to help me make a decision, given the track record of chemo, surgery, radiation, and “expert” opinion. Why go through hell at the behest of a wonderful, caring, expert when chances are you are not going to survive all the wonderful, caring, expert traditional treatment?
Ignorance and closed mindedness are rife, especially in the branches of medicine that deal with cancer. Will this ever change? Hopefully, but not soon.
Given the effectiveness of traditional treatments to produce cures, it is clear we should be trying - very hard-to find and use alternatives. A sensible approach would be a combination of traditional and alternative treatments.
A recent press release titled “American Chemical Society showcases cancer fighting foods” told about a meeting designed to draw attention to the potential of nutraceutical compounds in preventing cancer, and as such present a balance to mainstream therapeutic and medical approaches.
To date, I have not seen a statement by the ACS, or the American Cancer Society, or any cancer-fighting organization indicating that attempts will be made to influence the medical community to look at the role of food in maintaining a healthy body.
Another press release titled, “Antioxidant pills may benefit chemotherapy patients” reported that antioxidant supplements may help increase cancer survival rates, tumor response and the patient’s ability to tolerate chemotherapy, according to a researcher at the University of Illinois.
How many oncologists, if shown the research will continue to denigrate patients who want to try alternative nutrition treatment? Or just want the okay to take vitamins? That may seem strange to those who take vitamins all the time but many people won’t take vitamins unless the doctor approves. Some cancer patients fear that supplements will feed the cancer.
An April 2006 press release, “Med schools failing on nutrition teaching” reported that Almost 60 percent of U.S. medical schools do not meet recommendations for nutrition education for med students. Consider that in 1985 the National Academy of Sciences reported “Nutritional education programs in U.S. medical schools are largely inadequate to meet the present and future demands of the medical profession.”
Why, in the past twenty years haven’t more medical schools taught students about the value of nutrition?
When cancer strikes, decision-making is tough. You tend to throw what you know and believe out the window and abide by what the oncologist suggests. That’s human nature.
Preparation and prevention are everything. If you are not taking supplements; if you are concerned that you don’t know as much as you should about keeping your body cancer free - start now to educate yourself.
A good place to start is to learn about anti-oxidants because of the vital role they play in preventing cancer and other diseases. One of the best books to read is The Anti-Oxidant Miracle by Lester Packer, Ph.D.
Keep an open mind and try to think what you would do if faced with a cancer diagnosis. If you are not well prepared, chances are you will opt for traditional treatments that are as risky as the most unorthodox alternative treatments. And the outcome will be a predictable traditional outcome - death — sooner or later.
Not many families escape the horror of seeing a loved one with cancer go through the agony of chemotherapy — a barbaric “treatment” that more times than not eventually helps to kill the patient.
I am aware there are many “cures” after chemotherapy. Those folks are lucky. However, as a pharmacist I see so many people who have gone through chemo, surgery or radiation, appear to get better for a while, then relapse, get more chemo, surgery or radiation, rally a bit - maybe even for a couple of years, and eventually, the cancer comes roaring back, perhaps attacking a different part of the body.
It’s infuriating. There are so many options and methods for treating cancer other than traditional means. I just don’t understand why so many cancer victims opt for tradition. On the other hand, I do understand. It’s because they trust their physician. Or, they know about alternative treatments but are afraid to try, having heard horror stories about “quack treatments” and “quack doctors” who use “unscientific” approaches to treat cancer.
I know the power of trust. Every cancer victim I’ve spoken to has told me how “wonderful” their doctor is, how “caring” their doctor is, how much of an “expert” their doctor is. They trust with a capital “T”. If I had cancer, trust would not be enough to help me make a decision, given the track record of chemo, surgery, radiation, and “expert” opinion. Why go through hell at the behest of a wonderful, caring, expert when chances are you are not going to survive all the wonderful, caring, expert traditional treatment?
Ignorance and closed mindedness are rife, especially in the branches of medicine that deal with cancer. Will this ever change? Hopefully, but not soon.
Given the effectiveness of traditional treatments to produce cures, it is clear we should be trying - very hard-to find and use alternatives. A sensible approach would be a combination of traditional and alternative treatments.
A recent press release titled “American Chemical Society showcases cancer fighting foods” told about a meeting designed to draw attention to the potential of nutraceutical compounds in preventing cancer, and as such present a balance to mainstream therapeutic and medical approaches.
To date, I have not seen a statement by the ACS, or the American Cancer Society, or any cancer-fighting organization indicating that attempts will be made to influence the medical community to look at the role of food in maintaining a healthy body.
Another press release titled, “Antioxidant pills may benefit chemotherapy patients” reported that antioxidant supplements may help increase cancer survival rates, tumor response and the patient’s ability to tolerate chemotherapy, according to a researcher at the University of Illinois.
How many oncologists, if shown the research will continue to denigrate patients who want to try alternative nutrition treatment? Or just want the okay to take vitamins? That may seem strange to those who take vitamins all the time but many people won’t take vitamins unless the doctor approves. Some cancer patients fear that supplements will feed the cancer.
An April 2006 press release, “Med schools failing on nutrition teaching” reported that Almost 60 percent of U.S. medical schools do not meet recommendations for nutrition education for med students. Consider that in 1985 the National Academy of Sciences reported “Nutritional education programs in U.S. medical schools are largely inadequate to meet the present and future demands of the medical profession.”
Why, in the past twenty years haven’t more medical schools taught students about the value of nutrition?
When cancer strikes, decision-making is tough. You tend to throw what you know and believe out the window and abide by what the oncologist suggests. That’s human nature.
Preparation and prevention are everything. If you are not taking supplements; if you are concerned that you don’t know as much as you should about keeping your body cancer free - start now to educate yourself.
A good place to start is to learn about anti-oxidants because of the vital role they play in preventing cancer and other diseases. One of the best books to read is The Anti-Oxidant Miracle by Lester Packer, Ph.D.
Keep an open mind and try to think what you would do if faced with a cancer diagnosis. If you are not well prepared, chances are you will opt for traditional treatments that are as risky as the most unorthodox alternative treatments. And the outcome will be a predictable traditional outcome - death — sooner or later.
Monday 27 April 2009 @ 6:44 am
Philip Randall asked:
Cancer Can Be Cured – Natural Herbal Remedies
Although we know more about cancer today it is still literally a growing concern. Most people have a family member or know someone who suffers from cancer. Many people have died. Death tolls and suffering are alarming. Having said that, there are many ways we are able to prevent and protect ourselves from contracting Cancer.
The causes are many and largely unknown. It is difficult to predict both onset and final outcome. However, in spite of all the doom and gloom, many people myself included; do recover fully cured of terminal cancer. It is not the death sentence it once was. Simply put, cancer is invasive and there are natural, powerful, preventions and cures.
By way of explanation; cancer cells are abnormal and are called free radicals. Free radicals attack healthy cells, divide and continue to spread throughout the body. Malignant cancers are life threatening and terminal. Benign cancers tend to be less invasive and not life threatening. They can however, become malignant in some rare cases. No one is safe from cancer. It affects people of all ages, young and aged. The elderly are most at risk given their frailty.
Cancer has been linked to Carcinogens. Through toxic poisons introduced into the body, or contact made with infectious agents. Smoking is a direct cause. Over 4,000 carcinogens and poisons have been identified in tobacco. These include Formaldehyde, Cyanide, tar, nicotine and many other poisons. Contact with Radiation, Asbestos, Motor oil, other chemicals and agents are also main causes. Many causes of Cancer remain undetected and unknown.
Cancer also has the ability to alter genetic blueprints. Indeed it is hereditary in some people. Therefore, some are more susceptible to Cancer than others, through exposure to toxic elements and/or genetic reproduction.
Ongoing Research has taught us much about Cancer. We are therefore better equipped to deal with both prevention and cure. A complete cure-all is still some ways off, given the complexity of the disease. Lack of data is also a barrier.
Diet is vital. Food intake serves as a major cause of Cancer. Food products are known to include minute traces of poisons introduced in the manufacturing process. Chemicals, additives and preservatives are also a high risk factor. Regular food intake has therefore a cumulative effect. This increases the amount of poisons found in the system.
High amounts of toxins and chemicals introduced in this manner, cause severe illness and mortality rates. Other harmful factors in diet are overtly high amounts of saturated fats and extreme bad Cholesterol levels. Very high sodium levels through salt intake are also contributing factors. Although not conclusive, causes are linked to high instances of prostrate cancer in males.
Smoking cessation and limiting the amounts of additives, preservatives and toxicity in the body, prevent and cure cancer. As is complete abstinence from manufactured and processed food. Fresh green vegetables, plants, fruits and juices are high in anti-oxidants that both prevent and cure cancer.
Again diet is vital. Green foods produce antioxidants that attack and replace free radical cells in the body. Free radical cells are morphed into healthy cells through the aggressive work of antioxidants. Asparagus, Kale and Spinach are examples high in antioxidants. Organic foods are best. Noni juice, Goju and Xango juices are also very high in antioxidants.
All prevent and cure Cancer. In my case the abstinence of poisons and chemicals and the introduction of all organic foods, fruits, juices, and herbal medicines have restored me to full health. I have experienced a miraculous cure from Cancer and certain death. I know many other people who also have been spared certain death from Cancer by these methods.
Cancer can affect anyone. The good news is; life expectancy for cancer victims has increased. Mortality rates are decreasing markedly. Many Cancers can be cured. Simply put, Herbal and natural cures together with organic diets rich in antioxidants reduce, prevent and cure Cancer. In addition, complete abstinence from ingesting toxic poisons into the body, prevent and cure most Cancers. I have heard many people say; they do not like to eat vegetables and certain foods. This begs the question: what are you prepared to do to live.
Do not be limited by your own negativity. Find the things you do like. All that is needed is to take action.
Resource Box:
If you wish to know more about Cancer cures and Internet Marketing
Blogs Click Here: http://CancerNaturalRemedies.blogspot.com
WebMaster: http://www.AffiliateMarketingMagic.com
Philip Randall is a Researcher. Copyright 2008
Cancer Can Be Cured – Natural Herbal Remedies
Although we know more about cancer today it is still literally a growing concern. Most people have a family member or know someone who suffers from cancer. Many people have died. Death tolls and suffering are alarming. Having said that, there are many ways we are able to prevent and protect ourselves from contracting Cancer.
The causes are many and largely unknown. It is difficult to predict both onset and final outcome. However, in spite of all the doom and gloom, many people myself included; do recover fully cured of terminal cancer. It is not the death sentence it once was. Simply put, cancer is invasive and there are natural, powerful, preventions and cures.
By way of explanation; cancer cells are abnormal and are called free radicals. Free radicals attack healthy cells, divide and continue to spread throughout the body. Malignant cancers are life threatening and terminal. Benign cancers tend to be less invasive and not life threatening. They can however, become malignant in some rare cases. No one is safe from cancer. It affects people of all ages, young and aged. The elderly are most at risk given their frailty.
Cancer has been linked to Carcinogens. Through toxic poisons introduced into the body, or contact made with infectious agents. Smoking is a direct cause. Over 4,000 carcinogens and poisons have been identified in tobacco. These include Formaldehyde, Cyanide, tar, nicotine and many other poisons. Contact with Radiation, Asbestos, Motor oil, other chemicals and agents are also main causes. Many causes of Cancer remain undetected and unknown.
Cancer also has the ability to alter genetic blueprints. Indeed it is hereditary in some people. Therefore, some are more susceptible to Cancer than others, through exposure to toxic elements and/or genetic reproduction.
Ongoing Research has taught us much about Cancer. We are therefore better equipped to deal with both prevention and cure. A complete cure-all is still some ways off, given the complexity of the disease. Lack of data is also a barrier.
Diet is vital. Food intake serves as a major cause of Cancer. Food products are known to include minute traces of poisons introduced in the manufacturing process. Chemicals, additives and preservatives are also a high risk factor. Regular food intake has therefore a cumulative effect. This increases the amount of poisons found in the system.
High amounts of toxins and chemicals introduced in this manner, cause severe illness and mortality rates. Other harmful factors in diet are overtly high amounts of saturated fats and extreme bad Cholesterol levels. Very high sodium levels through salt intake are also contributing factors. Although not conclusive, causes are linked to high instances of prostrate cancer in males.
Smoking cessation and limiting the amounts of additives, preservatives and toxicity in the body, prevent and cure cancer. As is complete abstinence from manufactured and processed food. Fresh green vegetables, plants, fruits and juices are high in anti-oxidants that both prevent and cure cancer.
Again diet is vital. Green foods produce antioxidants that attack and replace free radical cells in the body. Free radical cells are morphed into healthy cells through the aggressive work of antioxidants. Asparagus, Kale and Spinach are examples high in antioxidants. Organic foods are best. Noni juice, Goju and Xango juices are also very high in antioxidants.
All prevent and cure Cancer. In my case the abstinence of poisons and chemicals and the introduction of all organic foods, fruits, juices, and herbal medicines have restored me to full health. I have experienced a miraculous cure from Cancer and certain death. I know many other people who also have been spared certain death from Cancer by these methods.
Cancer can affect anyone. The good news is; life expectancy for cancer victims has increased. Mortality rates are decreasing markedly. Many Cancers can be cured. Simply put, Herbal and natural cures together with organic diets rich in antioxidants reduce, prevent and cure Cancer. In addition, complete abstinence from ingesting toxic poisons into the body, prevent and cure most Cancers. I have heard many people say; they do not like to eat vegetables and certain foods. This begs the question: what are you prepared to do to live.
Do not be limited by your own negativity. Find the things you do like. All that is needed is to take action.
Resource Box:
If you wish to know more about Cancer cures and Internet Marketing
Blogs Click Here: http://CancerNaturalRemedies.blogspot.com
WebMaster: http://www.AffiliateMarketingMagic.com
Philip Randall is a Researcher. Copyright 2008
Monday 27 April 2009 @ 6:32 am
Dick Aronson asked:
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in the USA with equal distribution between men and women. Colon tumors usually affect people over the age of 40, with the majority of people who are diagnosed with the condition being over 60 years of age. Colon cancer may affect any racial or ethnic group; however, some studies suggest that Americans of northern European heritage have a higher-than-average risk of colon tumours.
INCIDENCE OF COLON CANCER
Colon cancer is more common in industrialized nations and in those societies where red meat is a major part of the diet, although evidence tends to suggest that merely changing your diet to white meat and seafood as in for instance Japan, tends to just swap stomach cancer for colon cancer. In almost all cases colon cancer is a treatable disease if caught early.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Colon cancer usually begins with the appearance of benign growths such as polyps. Often there are no early symptoms. If signs and symptoms of colon cancer do appear, they may include: a change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks, rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain, abdominal pain with a bowel movement, a feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely, weakness or fatigue and unexplained weight loss.
CAUSES OF COLON CANCER
Colon cancer’s exact cause is unknown, but it appears to be influenced by both inherited and environmental factors. Studies show a concentration in areas of higher economic development suggesting a relationship to diet, particularly excess animal fat and low fiber. Other factors that increase the risk of developing colon tumors are: age over 40, the presence of other diseases of the digestive tract, family history and ulcerative colitis.
Development of colon cancer at an early age, or at multiple sites, or recurrent colon cancer, suggests a genetically transmitted form of the disease as opposed to the sporadic form. There also is a slight increased risk for colon carcinoma in the individual who smokes.
The most common colon cancer cell type is adenocarcinoma which accounts for 95% of cases.
DIAGNOSIS
The development of polyps of the colon usually precedes the development of colon cancer by five or more years. The American Gastroenterologial Association revised its screening guidelines in 2003 to recommend that people with two or more first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer or a first-degree relative with colon or rectal cancer before age 60 should have a screening colonoscopy beginning at age 40 or beginning 10 years prior to the age of the earlier colon cancer diagnosis in their family (whichever is earliest). Those with a first-degree relative diagnosed with colon cancer after age 60 or two second-degree relative with colon or rectal cancer should begin screening at age 40 with one of the methods listed above, such as annual sigmoidoscopy. The most common colon cancer screening tests are colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and fecal occult blood test.
CT scans and Barium ****** are also routinely used for diagnosis of colon and rectal cancers.
TREATMENT OF COLON CANCER
Almost all colon tumors are treated with surgery first, regardless of stage. The malignant tumor, adjacent tissues and any lymph nodes that may contain cancer cells are removed.
In colon cancer, chemotherapy after surgery is usually only given if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes (Stage III). Radiation therapy may also be used to induce tumor regression. As with other cancer treatments, the incidence of side effects varies with patient health and the exact nature of the treatment.
PREVENTION
There is not an absolute method for preventing colon cancer. Still, there are steps an individual can take to dramatically lessen the risk or to identify the precursors of colon cancer so that it does not manifest itself. People who turn age 50, and all of those with a history of colon cancer in their families, should speak with their physicians about the most recent screening recommendations from physician and cancer organizations. They should watch for symptoms and attend all recommended screenings to increase the likelihood of catching colon cancer early. Exercise is believed to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Apparently, no association exists between frequency of bowel movement or laxative use and risk of colon cancer.
PROGNOSIS
Prognosis depends on the stage of the disease and the overall health of the patient. If diagnosed early, before the tumor has spread from the bowel, these treatments are very effective, with about 90% of patients alive five years after diagnosis. If the colon cancer does not come back (recur) within 5 years, it is considered cured. Prognosis is poor in patients with liver and lung metastases.
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in the USA with equal distribution between men and women. Colon tumors usually affect people over the age of 40, with the majority of people who are diagnosed with the condition being over 60 years of age. Colon cancer may affect any racial or ethnic group; however, some studies suggest that Americans of northern European heritage have a higher-than-average risk of colon tumours.
INCIDENCE OF COLON CANCER
Colon cancer is more common in industrialized nations and in those societies where red meat is a major part of the diet, although evidence tends to suggest that merely changing your diet to white meat and seafood as in for instance Japan, tends to just swap stomach cancer for colon cancer. In almost all cases colon cancer is a treatable disease if caught early.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Colon cancer usually begins with the appearance of benign growths such as polyps. Often there are no early symptoms. If signs and symptoms of colon cancer do appear, they may include: a change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks, rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain, abdominal pain with a bowel movement, a feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely, weakness or fatigue and unexplained weight loss.
CAUSES OF COLON CANCER
Colon cancer’s exact cause is unknown, but it appears to be influenced by both inherited and environmental factors. Studies show a concentration in areas of higher economic development suggesting a relationship to diet, particularly excess animal fat and low fiber. Other factors that increase the risk of developing colon tumors are: age over 40, the presence of other diseases of the digestive tract, family history and ulcerative colitis.
Development of colon cancer at an early age, or at multiple sites, or recurrent colon cancer, suggests a genetically transmitted form of the disease as opposed to the sporadic form. There also is a slight increased risk for colon carcinoma in the individual who smokes.
The most common colon cancer cell type is adenocarcinoma which accounts for 95% of cases.
DIAGNOSIS
The development of polyps of the colon usually precedes the development of colon cancer by five or more years. The American Gastroenterologial Association revised its screening guidelines in 2003 to recommend that people with two or more first-degree relatives with colorectal cancer or a first-degree relative with colon or rectal cancer before age 60 should have a screening colonoscopy beginning at age 40 or beginning 10 years prior to the age of the earlier colon cancer diagnosis in their family (whichever is earliest). Those with a first-degree relative diagnosed with colon cancer after age 60 or two second-degree relative with colon or rectal cancer should begin screening at age 40 with one of the methods listed above, such as annual sigmoidoscopy. The most common colon cancer screening tests are colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and fecal occult blood test.
CT scans and Barium ****** are also routinely used for diagnosis of colon and rectal cancers.
TREATMENT OF COLON CANCER
Almost all colon tumors are treated with surgery first, regardless of stage. The malignant tumor, adjacent tissues and any lymph nodes that may contain cancer cells are removed.
In colon cancer, chemotherapy after surgery is usually only given if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes (Stage III). Radiation therapy may also be used to induce tumor regression. As with other cancer treatments, the incidence of side effects varies with patient health and the exact nature of the treatment.
PREVENTION
There is not an absolute method for preventing colon cancer. Still, there are steps an individual can take to dramatically lessen the risk or to identify the precursors of colon cancer so that it does not manifest itself. People who turn age 50, and all of those with a history of colon cancer in their families, should speak with their physicians about the most recent screening recommendations from physician and cancer organizations. They should watch for symptoms and attend all recommended screenings to increase the likelihood of catching colon cancer early. Exercise is believed to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Apparently, no association exists between frequency of bowel movement or laxative use and risk of colon cancer.
PROGNOSIS
Prognosis depends on the stage of the disease and the overall health of the patient. If diagnosed early, before the tumor has spread from the bowel, these treatments are very effective, with about 90% of patients alive five years after diagnosis. If the colon cancer does not come back (recur) within 5 years, it is considered cured. Prognosis is poor in patients with liver and lung metastases.
Monday 27 April 2009 @ 6:08 am
Mike Armstrong asked:
Critical illness cover is one among the most sought insurance policies in the UK. 1 in every 3 men may suffer from a heart attack at a point in his life. Seeing the growing risks of falling ill and being concerned about the security of their family more and more people have started to seek for critical illness insurance. Many life threatening diseases exist. Let’s see some figures and explanations about one of them, cancer.
Cancer
Cancer is one among the most common diseases in the UK. We will take a look at the historical evolution of cancer among people of both sexes over a 13 year period, which is from 1980-1992. According to Cancer statistics registrations (Office for National Statistics, 1980-1990); ONS Monitor (1991, 1992), in the year 1980, 400 men based upon a population of 100,000 suffered from a critical illness such as malignant neoplasms. During the same year, approximately 380 women out of 100,000 suffered from this disease also. As time passed by, this rate of cancer kept on increasing. In the year 1988, this critical illness suddenly reached a peak. Statistics read around 490 out of 100,000 men had contracted malignant neoplasms whereas about 470 out of 100,000 women suffered from this critical illness at the same time.
Then, a few years after, there was a slight decrease in cancer rate. It rose back to a peak in the year 1992. The figures read around 495 out of 100,000 men as opposed to 480 out of 100,000 women were victims of this critical illness. In other words the average increase was about 1.7 percent per annum for males and 2.2 percent per annum for females from 1990 to 1992.
Moreover, according to Cancer statistics registrations (Office for National Statistics, 1980-1990); ONS Monitor (1991, 1992), during the same period 1980-1992 a critical illness such as lung cancer was common among men. Figures registered around 110 out of 100,000 men with this critical illness in the year 1980. The rate then considerably decreased to about 100 over 100,000 in the year 1992. Another critical illness such as prostatic cancer affected about 39 men out of 100,000 in the year 1980 which then increased to approximately 60 out of 100,000 men in the year 1992. Men also suffered from a critical illness like colon cancer. Thankfully, colon cancer was not a big threat. The rate at which people suffered from this critical illness remained constant from 1980-1988. After the year 1988, there was a slight increase. The registered statistics were nearly 25 out of 100,000 in 1980 and probably 38 out of 100,000 men in 1992.
Similarly, a critical illness such as breast cancer was the common cause for claims among women during the period 1980-1992. In the year 1980 around 80 out of 100,000 women suffered from breast cancer. A sudden raise in victims of this critical illness was then recorded in the year 1988. As from this year the rate of breast cancer continued on increasing. In the year 1992, about 120 over a population of 100,000 women suffered from this life threatening critical illness. Women also suffered from lung cancer. But the rate at which this critical illness affected women was lesser than that of men. In the year 1980 around 38 out of 100,000 contracted lung cancer and in the year 1992 the rate had slightly increased to 44 over 100,000 women. As for a critical illness such as colon cancer, the value remained constant throughout the 13 years with around 39 over 100,000 women from 1980-1992.
An additional critical illness like cervical cancer also prevailed. But this cancer made fewer patients. Around 20 out of 100,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer throughout 1980-1992. Malignant melanomas, one more type of cancer brought around 5 out of 100,000 cases in the year 1980 and ended up in 1990 with no new cases registered afterwards.
That was a brief display of statistics concerning various forms of cancer. As seen, cancer is one of the most common types of critical illness. Lung cancer marks itself among men while breast cancer seems to affect most women. Therefore, it can be towards your own advantage to buy a critical illness cover to guard yourself from uncertainties in the future.
Critical illness cover is one among the most sought insurance policies in the UK. 1 in every 3 men may suffer from a heart attack at a point in his life. Seeing the growing risks of falling ill and being concerned about the security of their family more and more people have started to seek for critical illness insurance. Many life threatening diseases exist. Let’s see some figures and explanations about one of them, cancer.
Cancer
Cancer is one among the most common diseases in the UK. We will take a look at the historical evolution of cancer among people of both sexes over a 13 year period, which is from 1980-1992. According to Cancer statistics registrations (Office for National Statistics, 1980-1990); ONS Monitor (1991, 1992), in the year 1980, 400 men based upon a population of 100,000 suffered from a critical illness such as malignant neoplasms. During the same year, approximately 380 women out of 100,000 suffered from this disease also. As time passed by, this rate of cancer kept on increasing. In the year 1988, this critical illness suddenly reached a peak. Statistics read around 490 out of 100,000 men had contracted malignant neoplasms whereas about 470 out of 100,000 women suffered from this critical illness at the same time.
Then, a few years after, there was a slight decrease in cancer rate. It rose back to a peak in the year 1992. The figures read around 495 out of 100,000 men as opposed to 480 out of 100,000 women were victims of this critical illness. In other words the average increase was about 1.7 percent per annum for males and 2.2 percent per annum for females from 1990 to 1992.
Moreover, according to Cancer statistics registrations (Office for National Statistics, 1980-1990); ONS Monitor (1991, 1992), during the same period 1980-1992 a critical illness such as lung cancer was common among men. Figures registered around 110 out of 100,000 men with this critical illness in the year 1980. The rate then considerably decreased to about 100 over 100,000 in the year 1992. Another critical illness such as prostatic cancer affected about 39 men out of 100,000 in the year 1980 which then increased to approximately 60 out of 100,000 men in the year 1992. Men also suffered from a critical illness like colon cancer. Thankfully, colon cancer was not a big threat. The rate at which people suffered from this critical illness remained constant from 1980-1988. After the year 1988, there was a slight increase. The registered statistics were nearly 25 out of 100,000 in 1980 and probably 38 out of 100,000 men in 1992.
Similarly, a critical illness such as breast cancer was the common cause for claims among women during the period 1980-1992. In the year 1980 around 80 out of 100,000 women suffered from breast cancer. A sudden raise in victims of this critical illness was then recorded in the year 1988. As from this year the rate of breast cancer continued on increasing. In the year 1992, about 120 over a population of 100,000 women suffered from this life threatening critical illness. Women also suffered from lung cancer. But the rate at which this critical illness affected women was lesser than that of men. In the year 1980 around 38 out of 100,000 contracted lung cancer and in the year 1992 the rate had slightly increased to 44 over 100,000 women. As for a critical illness such as colon cancer, the value remained constant throughout the 13 years with around 39 over 100,000 women from 1980-1992.
An additional critical illness like cervical cancer also prevailed. But this cancer made fewer patients. Around 20 out of 100,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer throughout 1980-1992. Malignant melanomas, one more type of cancer brought around 5 out of 100,000 cases in the year 1980 and ended up in 1990 with no new cases registered afterwards.
That was a brief display of statistics concerning various forms of cancer. As seen, cancer is one of the most common types of critical illness. Lung cancer marks itself among men while breast cancer seems to affect most women. Therefore, it can be towards your own advantage to buy a critical illness cover to guard yourself from uncertainties in the future.
Monday 27 April 2009 @ 4:47 am
Linda Hibbard asked:
During February 2009, results of a joint American-British study concluded that 1/3 of most common cancer cases in the U.S. to be preventable by making healthy choices. Next to avoiding smoking, a healthy lifestyle is the most effective thing you can do to prevent cancer.
Dr. Tim Byers of the University of Colorado at Denver, stated that even though estimating cancer preventability is very complex and involves making some assumptions, the figures in the report are as good an estimate as possible about the number of cases that could be prevented through healthy diet, regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.
At the AICR (American Institute for Cancer Research) Conference 2008, 400 people attended and participated in prevention topics such as: potential risks and benefits of specific dietary supplements, how changing eating and physical activity may affect cancer survivorship and effective ways to get people to adopt healthy behaviors and stick to them. Certain nutrients found in food that can change how a person’s genes function to influence cancer risk were also discussed.
The AICR urges people to eat a healthy diet that includes a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. Here, you will also get your nutrients, fiber and cancer fighting phytochemicals.
The cancer preventing benefits found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and bok choy have been well known. Allium vegetables like onion, garlic, shallots, scallions and chives contain sulphur compounds called organosulfides which are touted for providing heart health, stimulating immunity, warding off infection and deactivating carcinogens. According to research, this compound also seems to help prevent cells from mutating and tumors from forming. In general, the foods of the Allium family decrease inflammation and protect against stomach and colorectal cancers.
Robert S. Chapkin, Ph.D., presented the conference data describing how omega-3 fatty acids may prevent colon tumors. At first, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish were linked with lower risk of heart disease. Now, research at the cellular level is beginning to reveal a possible link with lower risk of cancer. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include: oily fish such as salmon and tuna, flax seed/oil and walnuts which contain ALA-alpha-linolenic acid which slows the growth of breast cancer cells.
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an oncologist and director of bioethics at the National Institutes of Health emphasized the need for people to keep their weight in a healthy range. Besides eating a nutritious diet, people need to include 30 minutes of exercise into their days, at least four days every week. Exercise plays a multiple role in human health, benefiting the circulatory system, muscular/skeletal system and increases the effectiveness of our immunity system to fend off beginning cancer cell growth and foreign invaders like bacteria and virus’.
Some of the recommendations for policy improvements to government, industry, media, schools, workplaces and humanity are:
?Governments should build walking and cycling routes.
?The food and drinks industry should make public health an “explicit priority.”
?Schools should encourage exercise and provide healthy food.
?Schools, workplaces and institutions should remove junk food from vending machines.
?Health professionals should provide more information about healthy living and cancer prevention.
?People should use nutrition guides and food labels to buy healthier food for their families.
AICR Recommendations for Cancer Prevention include:
?Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
?Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
?Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar or low in fiber, or high in fat).
?Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.
?Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
?If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.
?Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).
?Don’t use supplements to protect against cancer.
Special Population Recommendations
?It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months and then add other liquids and foods.
?After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.
And always remember - Do not smoke or chew tobacco.
During February 2009, results of a joint American-British study concluded that 1/3 of most common cancer cases in the U.S. to be preventable by making healthy choices. Next to avoiding smoking, a healthy lifestyle is the most effective thing you can do to prevent cancer.
Dr. Tim Byers of the University of Colorado at Denver, stated that even though estimating cancer preventability is very complex and involves making some assumptions, the figures in the report are as good an estimate as possible about the number of cases that could be prevented through healthy diet, regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.
At the AICR (American Institute for Cancer Research) Conference 2008, 400 people attended and participated in prevention topics such as: potential risks and benefits of specific dietary supplements, how changing eating and physical activity may affect cancer survivorship and effective ways to get people to adopt healthy behaviors and stick to them. Certain nutrients found in food that can change how a person’s genes function to influence cancer risk were also discussed.
The AICR urges people to eat a healthy diet that includes a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. Here, you will also get your nutrients, fiber and cancer fighting phytochemicals.
The cancer preventing benefits found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and bok choy have been well known. Allium vegetables like onion, garlic, shallots, scallions and chives contain sulphur compounds called organosulfides which are touted for providing heart health, stimulating immunity, warding off infection and deactivating carcinogens. According to research, this compound also seems to help prevent cells from mutating and tumors from forming. In general, the foods of the Allium family decrease inflammation and protect against stomach and colorectal cancers.
Robert S. Chapkin, Ph.D., presented the conference data describing how omega-3 fatty acids may prevent colon tumors. At first, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish were linked with lower risk of heart disease. Now, research at the cellular level is beginning to reveal a possible link with lower risk of cancer. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include: oily fish such as salmon and tuna, flax seed/oil and walnuts which contain ALA-alpha-linolenic acid which slows the growth of breast cancer cells.
Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an oncologist and director of bioethics at the National Institutes of Health emphasized the need for people to keep their weight in a healthy range. Besides eating a nutritious diet, people need to include 30 minutes of exercise into their days, at least four days every week. Exercise plays a multiple role in human health, benefiting the circulatory system, muscular/skeletal system and increases the effectiveness of our immunity system to fend off beginning cancer cell growth and foreign invaders like bacteria and virus’.
Some of the recommendations for policy improvements to government, industry, media, schools, workplaces and humanity are:
?Governments should build walking and cycling routes.
?The food and drinks industry should make public health an “explicit priority.”
?Schools should encourage exercise and provide healthy food.
?Schools, workplaces and institutions should remove junk food from vending machines.
?Health professionals should provide more information about healthy living and cancer prevention.
?People should use nutrition guides and food labels to buy healthier food for their families.
AICR Recommendations for Cancer Prevention include:
?Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
?Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
?Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar or low in fiber, or high in fat).
?Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.
?Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
?If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.
?Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).
?Don’t use supplements to protect against cancer.
Special Population Recommendations
?It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months and then add other liquids and foods.
?After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.
And always remember - Do not smoke or chew tobacco.
Monday 27 April 2009 @ 1:16 am
Jonathan Bell asked:
Cancer of the bone or bone cancer is a general term used when cancer cells are seen in the bone. Cancer that begins in the bone is called primary bone cancer. It is found most often in the arms and legs but it can occur in any bone in the body. Children and young people are more likely than adults to have bone cancers.
Primary bone cancers are called sarcomas. There are several different types of sarcoma and each type begins in a different kind of bone tissue. The most common sarcomas are osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma.
In young people, the most common type of bone cancer is osteosarcoma, usually occurring between the ages of ten and twenty-five. More often, males are affected than females. Osteosarcoma frequently starts in the ends of the bones; where new bone tissue forms as a young person grows, usually affecting the long bones of the arms and legs. Ewing’s sarcoma usually affects teenagers, and is mostly found in people between ten and twenty-five years old.
This cancer forms in the middle part (shaft) of large bones and most often affects the hip bones and long bones in the thigh and upper arm, but can also occur in the ribs. Chondrosarcoma is a type of tumor that forms in the cartilage (rubbery tissue around the joints) and are found mainly in adults. Other types of bone cancer include fibrosarcoma (malignant giant cell tumor) and chordoma. These are rare cancers and most often affects people over thirty.
The most common symptom of bone cancer is pain. However, symptoms may vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. Sometimes firm, slightly tender lump on the bone can be felt through the skin. Sometimes bone cancer interferes with normal movements and can also weaken or cause bones to break. Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling and tenderness in the affected area. Other symptoms may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia. It is important to check with a doctor when you experience these symptoms, but these symptoms can also be caused by other less serious conditions.
Conventional treatment for some bone tumors may involve surgery, such as limb amputation. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be effective in some tumors (such as Ewing’s sarcoma) but less so in others (such as chondrosarcoma). After treatment has been done for bone cancer, it is very important that regular follow-up or check-ups are done with your doctor, to be sure that cancer has not come back and treat it promptly if it does. Check-ups may be physical exam, x-rays, scans, blood tests, and other laboratory tests.
People who have been diagnosed of bone cancer may have many physical, emotional, practical worries. They may worry that removal of a limb or other surgery will affect not only how they look but how other people would feel about them. Patients can be helped to overcome all these through special support groups for youngsters with cancer and their families. The American Cancer Society, for example, is a nonprofit organization that has many services for patients and their families.
All types of cancer are traumatic for everyone involved. The keyword is prevention. There are natural supplements that work. Unfortunately we don’t hear much about these supplements unless we investigate and search them out. Most of them fall under the conflicted interest of quack watchers because if it isn’t manufactured by the drug companies, it can’t possibly work. Sure there is some good being done in mainstream medicine, but when doors continually stay closed to alternative preventions and treatments, it’s more than mere coincidence.
Take care of your health and realize you can live cancer free.
Cancer of the bone or bone cancer is a general term used when cancer cells are seen in the bone. Cancer that begins in the bone is called primary bone cancer. It is found most often in the arms and legs but it can occur in any bone in the body. Children and young people are more likely than adults to have bone cancers.
Primary bone cancers are called sarcomas. There are several different types of sarcoma and each type begins in a different kind of bone tissue. The most common sarcomas are osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma.
In young people, the most common type of bone cancer is osteosarcoma, usually occurring between the ages of ten and twenty-five. More often, males are affected than females. Osteosarcoma frequently starts in the ends of the bones; where new bone tissue forms as a young person grows, usually affecting the long bones of the arms and legs. Ewing’s sarcoma usually affects teenagers, and is mostly found in people between ten and twenty-five years old.
This cancer forms in the middle part (shaft) of large bones and most often affects the hip bones and long bones in the thigh and upper arm, but can also occur in the ribs. Chondrosarcoma is a type of tumor that forms in the cartilage (rubbery tissue around the joints) and are found mainly in adults. Other types of bone cancer include fibrosarcoma (malignant giant cell tumor) and chordoma. These are rare cancers and most often affects people over thirty.
The most common symptom of bone cancer is pain. However, symptoms may vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. Sometimes firm, slightly tender lump on the bone can be felt through the skin. Sometimes bone cancer interferes with normal movements and can also weaken or cause bones to break. Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling and tenderness in the affected area. Other symptoms may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia. It is important to check with a doctor when you experience these symptoms, but these symptoms can also be caused by other less serious conditions.
Conventional treatment for some bone tumors may involve surgery, such as limb amputation. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be effective in some tumors (such as Ewing’s sarcoma) but less so in others (such as chondrosarcoma). After treatment has been done for bone cancer, it is very important that regular follow-up or check-ups are done with your doctor, to be sure that cancer has not come back and treat it promptly if it does. Check-ups may be physical exam, x-rays, scans, blood tests, and other laboratory tests.
People who have been diagnosed of bone cancer may have many physical, emotional, practical worries. They may worry that removal of a limb or other surgery will affect not only how they look but how other people would feel about them. Patients can be helped to overcome all these through special support groups for youngsters with cancer and their families. The American Cancer Society, for example, is a nonprofit organization that has many services for patients and their families.
All types of cancer are traumatic for everyone involved. The keyword is prevention. There are natural supplements that work. Unfortunately we don’t hear much about these supplements unless we investigate and search them out. Most of them fall under the conflicted interest of quack watchers because if it isn’t manufactured by the drug companies, it can’t possibly work. Sure there is some good being done in mainstream medicine, but when doors continually stay closed to alternative preventions and treatments, it’s more than mere coincidence.
Take care of your health and realize you can live cancer free.
Monday 27 April 2009 @ 12:02 am
Paul McIndoe asked:
Cancer affects more people than the sufferer alone. Although they bare the brunt of the physical pain, their suffering has a huge affect on friends and family too, which can be very distressing. It’s therefore not surprising that in addition to cancer help groups for sufferers themselves, many forms of support for friends and families of cancer sufferers have also risen up. Help is available in a range of mediums; self help groups, one on one councillors, phone lines, internet forums and traditional publications such as books and leaflets.
Cancer tends to have more than just emotional implications; the cost of cancer can be very substantial, especially if the sufferer is a bread winner. However, help is at hand as there are benefits that sufferers and their families can apply for. The Disability and Carers Service is a government body that is responsible for the disability benefits, disability livings allowance and attendance allowance and also carer’s allowance, and there are help lines which you can ring to see whether you qualify for financial help.
These help lines will also be able to offer advice on other financial matters such as insurance. As cancer is considered a pre-existing medical condition by most insurers, getting travel insurance from a normal broker can be difficult. Therefore, it’s normally better to go to a specialist who is prepared to look into your individual circumstances in detail and evaluate the situation.
It’s not just financial information that cancer sufferers and their friends and family need. Often, there is a great desire for more knowledge of the condition itself. People want to know as much as they can about what’s happening to them, what is likely to happen to them in the future, and how they can do things to help themselves.
Thankfully, the world is awash with books, magazines, journals and websites about every type of cancer that exists. There are also cancer support information centres throughout the UK which you can visit in person to speak to specialists and pick up leaflets, booklets and audio-visual materials.
Cancer can be very tough for all involved, but remember there is help available to you every step of the way. From the medical help you’ll receive at the hospital, to the emotional support you can get from phoning a help line or attending a self help group, to the help available online when you log on to a cancer sufferers’ forum and share your problems with hundreds of people who are going through the same thing, help, support and advice is always there.
Cancer affects more people than the sufferer alone. Although they bare the brunt of the physical pain, their suffering has a huge affect on friends and family too, which can be very distressing. It’s therefore not surprising that in addition to cancer help groups for sufferers themselves, many forms of support for friends and families of cancer sufferers have also risen up. Help is available in a range of mediums; self help groups, one on one councillors, phone lines, internet forums and traditional publications such as books and leaflets.
Cancer tends to have more than just emotional implications; the cost of cancer can be very substantial, especially if the sufferer is a bread winner. However, help is at hand as there are benefits that sufferers and their families can apply for. The Disability and Carers Service is a government body that is responsible for the disability benefits, disability livings allowance and attendance allowance and also carer’s allowance, and there are help lines which you can ring to see whether you qualify for financial help.
These help lines will also be able to offer advice on other financial matters such as insurance. As cancer is considered a pre-existing medical condition by most insurers, getting travel insurance from a normal broker can be difficult. Therefore, it’s normally better to go to a specialist who is prepared to look into your individual circumstances in detail and evaluate the situation.
It’s not just financial information that cancer sufferers and their friends and family need. Often, there is a great desire for more knowledge of the condition itself. People want to know as much as they can about what’s happening to them, what is likely to happen to them in the future, and how they can do things to help themselves.
Thankfully, the world is awash with books, magazines, journals and websites about every type of cancer that exists. There are also cancer support information centres throughout the UK which you can visit in person to speak to specialists and pick up leaflets, booklets and audio-visual materials.
Cancer can be very tough for all involved, but remember there is help available to you every step of the way. From the medical help you’ll receive at the hospital, to the emotional support you can get from phoning a help line or attending a self help group, to the help available online when you log on to a cancer sufferers’ forum and share your problems with hundreds of people who are going through the same thing, help, support and advice is always there.
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