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.

 

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james sameul asked:


Prostate Cancer

Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is the clinical term for a cancerous tumor on the prostate gland. As prostate cancer grows, it may spread to the interior of the gland, to tissues near the prostate, to sac-like structures attached to the prostate (seminal vesicles), and to distant parts of the body (e.g., bones, liver, lungs). Prostate cancer confined to the gland often is treated successfully.

The prostate is about the size of a large walnut. It is located close to the rectum just below the bladder at the base of the *****. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube

that carries urine and ***** through the *****.Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. It usually grows slowly and can often be cured or managed successfully.

Risk Factors

Any man can develop prostate cancer. Age, race, family history, and diet may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.

What Are the Key Statistics About Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 about 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.

Causes and Risk Factors

Scientists don’t know exactly what causes prostate cancer. They cannot explain why one man gets prostate cancer and another does not. However, they have been able to identify

some risk factors that are associated with the disease. A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease.

Diagnosis

Most of the time, prostate cancer does not produce symptoms in its early stages. Approximately 40 percent of prostate cancers are not diagnosed until they have spread beyond the

prostate. Screening tests are usually the first step in diagnosing prostate cancer. When prostate cancer is detected early — when it is still confined to the prostate gland —

there is an excellent chance of successful treatment with minimal or short-term side effects. Mayo Clinic has many tools to help clarify abnormal findings. Read more about

prostate cancer diagnosis.

Treatment

Prostate cancer may be localised (only affecting the prostate), or it may be locally advanced or advanced (the cancer has moved outside the prostate).

If your doctors believe the cancer just affects the gland, they will discuss different kinds of treatment with you. These could be

·    Active surveillance (sometimes called watchful waiting) – where the state of the cancer is closely observed and treatment started only when, or if, necessary

·    External Beam Radiotherapy – where radiation is used to kill cancer cells

·    Surgery – where the prostate is removed

Treatment for prostate cancer may damage nerves and muscles near the prostate and the bowel and this may cause unwanted side effects.

The side effects of prostate cancer treatment include:

·    Impotence

·    Fertility problems

·    Urinary incontinence

·    Bowel problems

·    Loss of interest in sex

·    Change in body image

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.

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.

anonymous asked:


At the core level, all types of cancers are the result of defects in the genetic codes. The defect causes unrestrained growth of cells leading to malignancy. The cells have their natural mechanism for correcting the DNA deficits, but sometimes this mechanism fails to act and that becomes the cause of certain diseases including cancer.

Cancers are in most part are the result of genetic abnormalities, but not all abnormalities are the result of hereditary defects.

- In many cases the defects are the family traits.

- In many cases defects are the result of faulty lifestyle.

- In many cases, malignancy does not occur despite the DNA abnormalities at birth.

- Even if there are DNA defects at birth, they do not turn into cancer unless they are triggered off by such factors as excessive exposure to radiation or toxins.

So far as prostate cancer is concerned, the medical scientists have taken rather long to conclude that this particular type of cancer does run in the families. Most of these researches were based on the technique called ‘case control method’. This technique works in this manner:

- First it identifies men with prostate cancer

- Then a survey is taken on their families; it helps to find out how many relatives have the disease.

- Parallelly the investigations are carried on the families of men of same age, without prostate cancer.

- Now a comparison is made between the families of the patients of prostate cancer and the healthy men to arrive at a risk ratio.

- Most of the researches on the hereditary link of prostate cancer, are more or less in agreement that a family history of prostate cancer would double a man’s risk of developing the disease.

- Many of the researches however differ with regard to the degree of risk. But it has been commonly found out that: the risk is greater when close relatives have the disease. Risks also increase for those whose multiple relatives have been affected with prostate cancer, and also when the disease has been diagnosed at an early age.

Though discovered late, these findings have important socio-medical implications. Now the researchers are trying to find out the exact defects that lead to prostate cancer in some men and it will be a significant leap in the medical history as this finding will be able to warn the men whether they have greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Men with greater hereditary risks may be advised to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening 5-10 years earlier than at the usual age of 50. At the same time they will be asked to incorporate certain preventive measures in their lifestyle so that the cancer cells are not able to continue with their injuring tasks.

Donald Saunders asked:


Over the years there has been a great deal of debate about prostate cancer and the subject of preventing prostate cancer specifically remains rather controversial. Although, as with most cancers, men are not themselves the cause of their own prostate cancer, there are clearly various risk factors for developing the disease and there is a lot that can be done, if not to actually prevent it, then without question to lower your risk of developing it.

The first step in prostate cancer prevention is to understand that you are at risk of getting the disease and to know just what the different risk factors are.

There can be no doubt that men with a family history of prostate cancer are at higher risk and that the risk for someone with a close relative suffering from the disease is about twice that of someone without any family history. If you have two close relatives this risk increases to around five times that of somebody with no family history and if you have three close relatives the risk reaches an almost incredible ninety-seven percent.

The problem here is that many men do not know their family history, frequently because many fathers, grandfathers or brothers have died as a result of other illnesses without even being aware that they had prostate cancer. This happens because prostate cancer will often develop late in life and can be a very slow growing form of cancer. As a result there is a very good chance of individuals developing other conditions together with their prostate cancer and it is these other conditions which ultimately result in their death.

Accordingly, if you do not know your family history, then a good starting point is to check things out if you can. If it is not possible, then it is probably best to err on the side of caution and to assume that you might be at risk rather than assume that you are in the clear.

Another very important factor is race. For example, African American men are at higher risk than Hispanic men who, in turn, are at greater risk than Caucasian men. For an African American man the risk is about sixty percent greater than that for a Caucasian man.

Yet another risk factor is diet and men who live in Western countries such as the United Kingdom or the United States are at increased risk because of the high levels of fat in most Western diets. Here at last is a risk factor that you can actually do something about and lowering the fat in your diet and eating such things as more vegetables and fresh fruit can reduce your risk quite dramatically.

At this point we begin to get into difficulty because, beyond the principle of reducing levels of fat in the diet, views begin to differ when it comes to looking at other aspects of the diet that could be helpful in preventing prostate cancer.

There is little if any doubt that levels of such things as vitamins and minerals in your diet can have a dramatic affect on your health generally and will undoubtedly have a role to play when it comes to prostate health. But, working out just which vitamins and minerals play a role is not a simple matter and is a subject all of its own.

james sameul asked:


Colorectal cancer - commonly known as colon cancer, or bowel cancer - is any cancer that affects the last section of the digestive system. This usually means the colon (large bowel) or rectum (back passage).

Colon cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the lining of the bowel. Usually small lumps called polyps begin to form.

Commonly these lumps are referred to as tumours.

What does colorectal mean?

Colorectal is a word which means ‘the colon and rectum’. The colon and rectum are parts of the gut (gastrointestinal tract). The gut starts at the mouth and ends at the ****. When we eat or drink the food and liquid travel down the oesophagus (gullet) into the stomach. The stomach churns up the food and then passes it into the small intestine

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Incidence and mortality

There are more than 12,500 new cases each year. The risk of being diagnosed by age 85 is 1 in 10 for men and 1 in 15 for women. More than 4372 people die of colorectal cancer each year.

Interventions to alleviate the impact of colorectal cancer

Psychological distress is common in patients with all forms of cancer and usually remains undetected.42 Diagnosis is difficult because the symptoms of depression, anxiety, effects of treatment, and the cancer itself, overlap. Furthermore, differentiating depression from profound sadness and from demoralisation is not easy. Core features of depression include: persisting negative thoughts about self and the future, inability to take pleasure from day to day activities and a wish to self-harm. Biological features such as insomnia are commonly due to the cancer itself and its treatment

Risk Factors For Colorectal Cancer

·    Age: the older you are, the more likely you are to develop CRC. Most of those diagnosed are 70 years or older.

·    Heredity: you are more likely to get CRC if someone in your family, especially your immediate family, has been diagnosed with it.

·    Diet: a diet high in red meat and low in fruits and vegetables may increase your risk.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms may include:

·    blood (bright red or black flecks) or mucus in the stool (faeces)

·    changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation or both) which lasts more than six weeks

·    the feeling of still having to go to the toilet even after having emptied the bowels

·    pain or discomfort in the stomach area (colicky pain, cramps, or tenderness)

·    unexplained weight loss

·    extreme tiredness (this may be due to bleeding)

·    a lump in the abdomen.

Risk Factors

People with a family history of colorectal cancer have a higher risk of developing the cancer themselves. A family history of polyps (see Tumors of the Digestive System: Colorectal Polyps) also increases the risk of colorectal cancer.

People with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease are at greater risk as well. This risk is related to the person’s age when the disease developed and the length of time the person has had the disease.

Treatment

Cancer of the colon, when diagnosed early and treated effectively, has a cure rate of nearly 70%. New targeted therapies and better surgical procedures have improved outcomes—and especially helped in post-operative rehabilitation.

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.