Ken Sharp asked:

Mesothelioma is a cancer that resides in the lungs and is associated with asbestos. Malignant Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer. These cancer cells are found either in the lining around the heart,abdominal cavity or the lungs.

Mesothelioma takes years before it becomes cancerous. People from the 1940 and up are just now being diagnosed with Mesothelioma.

Asbestos is the leading cause of Mesothelioma. During world war two the manufactoring of asbestos became more increased due to the fact that the lumber was being used for building ships. Wood was in great demand by the government and companies needed a replacement for their businesses, like construction, automobile factories, building trades, etc. The people who manufactored asbestos knew that asbestos wasnt a regulated product and knew that their workers would inevtably suffer from its consequences. But lumber was hard to find during this peroid and asbestos could be manufactored for much cheaper, thats why it has been in use after world war two and through up to the 1970’s. During the 1970’s asbestos was outlawed to use by the Consumer Products Safety commission in products such as wallboard patching material and artificial ash for gas fireplaces because the fiber in these products would become airborn during use.

Most people that have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma have been workers who were directly exposed to asbestos, but a few have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma from just living with the workers. The workers would have the fibers of asbestos in their hair and on thier clothing, which would travel in the air and settle in the lungs of whoever came in contact with them.

As with all cancer, the earliest detection of Mesothelioma will give better opportunity on its treatment.

Chest pain, shortness of breath and a persistant cough are some of the early symptoms of Mesothelioma. This is a very difficult problem to find, because it sometimes resembles viral pneumonia. Fever, night sweats and weight loss are some of the less common symptoms of Mesothelioma.

Shane Fallas asked:

Breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has formed from cells in the Breast.  It usually starts in the cells of the lobules or the ducts. The lobules are milk-producing glands and ducts are passages where milk travels from lobules to Breast.This type of cancer is always caused by genetic abnormality, but only 5-10% of them are inherited from a mother or father. The other 90% of breast cancers are caused by the abnormalities from aging and the process of life in general.

While there are several steps to keep your body as healthy as possible, breast cancer cannot be helped or is anyone’s fault. There are treatments for every type and stage of breast cancer. Most patients will have surgery and an additional therapy such as chemotherapy or radiation.

In the last few years, there have been so many life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer. Instead of only one or two options, there are now many treatments choices for each individual patient with cancer.

1. Surgery. Most patients will have surgery to remove the cancer. Some of the lymph nodes under the arm are taken out. Breast-conserving surgery removes the cancer but not the breast.  This type of surgery includes lumpectomy (removal of the tumor and a small amount of tissue around it) and partial mastectomy (removal of part of the breast that has cancer and some tissue surrounding it). Other types of surgery include: total mastectomy, modified mastectomy and radical mastectomy.

2. Radiation therapy. This treatment uses high-energy x-rays or radiation to kill the cancer cells or stop them from growing. The two types of this therapy are external and internal radiation. The way radiation is administered is based on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.

3. Chemotherapy. This treatment uses drugs to stop the cancer cells from growing. This is taken either my mouth or given by injection into a muscle or vein. The way chemotherapy is given is also determined by the type and stage of the cancer.

4. Hormone therapy. This treatment removes hormones or stops their action and stops cancer cells from growing. Hormones are produced by the body’s glands and circulated throughout the blood stream. Some hormones cause certain cancers to grow. There are tests that will show where hormones will attach to drugs or radiation and then drugs are used to stop or slow production.

Patricia Woloch asked:


There are few things more frightening than finding out that you or a loved one has ****** cancer. Finding out that it had gone undetected or misdiagnosed by a skilled medical professional can be devastating. In these situations, a tumor that could have been treated with early detection may prove fatal.

According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2007 an estimated 178,480 new cases of ****** cancer in women will be reported and approximately 40,460 women will die from ****** cancer. After skin cancer, it is the most common type of cancer in women.

Disease Development

Breast cancer develops when the body manufactures and retains unneeded blood cells. These cells collect in various tissues of the breast, eventually forming a mass called a tumor. Tumors can be benign (not cancerous), or malignant (cancerous).

Malignant tumors, if not detected early, can spread into surrounding tissue, damaging that tissue and nearby organs. Cancerous cells can also break off from the tumor in the ****** and enter the blood stream. When this happens, new tumors can form anywhere else in the body.

Breast cancer develops over stages, which correspond to the severity of the cancer. Stage 1 is the earliest stage, when the cancer has not spread from the ****** area and the tumor is relatively small. The cancer progresses through Stage 4, where the tumor has spread to other parts of the body and is likely to be lethal.

Treatment methods and success rates vary depending on the stage of the cancer’s development. If it’s detected at the earlier stages, the woman is more likely to be able to spare the ****** and lymph nodes under the arm. At later stages, the ****** and lymph nodes may have to be removed. Women with Stage 4 cancer may be treated to prevent the further spread of cancer, but generally cannot be cured.

Importance of Early Detection

Thanks to advances in medical technology and a growing understanding of cancer, medical professionals are able to detect ****** cancer in the early stages. They can also recognize certain factors that may increase a woman’s risk of developing ****** cancer. A health plan can be developed which involves preventative measures and frequent mammograms.

Because cancer is very difficult to treat once it has spread, early detection is essential in combating it. Utah medical malpractice firm G. Eric Nielson & Associates handled a case where a woman’s doctor misdiagnosed her ****** cancer as a cyst and failed to perform tests to verify. Once the cancer was detected, it was no longer treatable.

In situations like this, where doctors either fail to diagnose ****** cancer or treat it negligently, there may be legal options available. If a doctor misdiagnoses ****** cancer by falling below the appropriate standard of care, there may be an issue of medical negligence. Where a doctor fails to follow up when suspecting ****** cancer, it may be considered medical malpractice.

In these situations, a doctor may be liable for a number of costs:

· Treatment costs

· Future medical expenses

· Loss of quality of life

· Pain and suffering

· Wrongful death

Obtaining compensation for your medical bills, or the pain and suffering associated with misdiagnosis, is possible through a skilled medical malpractice attorney. Because the medical field is complex, medical malpractice is a sophisticated area of the law.

Alan Haburchak asked:

The longer for treatment because of malignant mesothelioma can be left in some recovery time in some will remove one or injected inserted into other measures to control these are designed to control these treatments patient unfortuantely in patient for.

Nathalie Fiset asked:


Breast cancer is a reality many women will have to deal with. Statistics show that one woman out of nine will develop ****** cancer in her life. Whether it be a dear friend, a close family member or herself, every woman will be touched by ****** cancer in one way or the other. ****** cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers.

Every woman should be aware of the risk factors and change those she can to lower her risk of developing ****** cancer in her life.

Women who are not active physically, smoke or consume a lot of alcohol are at higher risk to develop ****** cancer.

Women who have their first child at a later age or have never given birth are at higher risk to develop ****** cancer.

Women who had their first period at an earlier age (less than 12 years old) are at higher risk for ****** cancer.

Woman who have close family members who had develop ****** cancer are at higher risk for themselves.

Women who are older. The further a woman advances in life, the higher her probability of developing ****** cancer.

Women who experience a late menopause (after 55 years old) have an increase risk of developing ****** cancer.

There is hope however and certain measures have proven to help reduce the risk of developing ****** cancer for a woman. It is recommended to exercise regularly, lose any excess weight, lower alcohol consumption and stop smoking. It is also proven that women who breastfeed their babies are at lower risks to develop ****** cancer.

Certain measures, by finding ****** cancer at an earlier stage can lower the complication rate and morbidity associated with this condition. The two most recommended measures are to do a mammogram exam every two years after the age of 50 (or earlier if a woman has risk factors) and doing a ****** self-examination. It is also recommended for a woman to visit her doctor regularly. One has to know that about two thirds of ****** tumours are found by the woman herself upon doing her self-examination.

Many organizations and industries have joined forces to push back ****** cancer and one can only encourage them by donating time or money for this worthy cause. There are many researches on ****** cancer conducted worldwide and it is expected that the near future will see the decline of this devastating affliction.

Andi Michaels asked:


Breast cancer prevention is important for women to learn about, especially since ****** cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women. The American Cancer Society’s web site reports that over two-hundred thousand women were diagnosed with this disease in 2006 and there are over two million women in the United States who have received treatment for ****** cancer. With numbers this staggering, preventing cancer should be a priority for all women.

The first and easiest step in ****** cancer prevention is knowing what you are up against. This means learning all about the risk factors that may affect you. Family history and genetic make-up are two risk factors women cannot control, but must be aware of when it comes to prevention. If your mother, grandmother or even sister has been diagnosed with ****** cancer, your risks go up too.

The choices you make in life also become risk factors. Women who take oral contraceptives could have a greater chance of developing this deadly disease. Having children before the age of thirty can put women at a higher risk for ****** cancer. Although some risk factors are easier to control than others, familiarizing oneself with plenty of information will only make fighting cancer easier for you.

There are certain medications available to women who fall under high risk factors for ****** cancer. The drug Tamoxifen has been used in the United States for over twenty-five years to help in the fight for ****** cancer prevention. The drug is taken once daily as a pill and interferes with the female hormone estrogen, preventing it from attaching itself to cells in the ****** tissue.

This medication can also be used to treat women already diagnosed with ****** cancer because it can slow down or cease the growth of cancerous cells. Tamoxifen has even been associated with helping prevent a recurrence in women who previously suffered from ****** cancer.

A more common way to prevent ****** cancer is through mammograms. A mammogram is an x-ray of the ****** and is the most common form of prevention. Women who are over forty years of age should get mammograms on a yearly basis. For women in their twenty’s and thirty’s, the American Cancer Society’s web site recommends getting clinical ****** exams at least every three years from a medical professional.

This test is performed using the tips of the fingers to check the entire ****** area and under the arm. In addition to mammograms and clinical ****** exams, women should also perform ****** self exams each month to recognize any signs of lumps or abnormalities in the tissue.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is able to help women who fall within the lower poverty levels, are uninsured or underserved gain access to screenings for ****** cancer. This program is called the National ****** and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. The CDC’s web site touts it has served more than two million women under this program since its inception in 1991.

In 2000, Congress expanded this service by opening it up to women who are on Medicaid. This ****** cancer control act, formally titled the ****** and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act, is a way to help women, who may have little access to quality health care, have a chance at ****** and cervical cancer prevention.



For anyone who has suffered from ****** cancer, maintaining prevention is critical. It should be just as important for those who never have experienced this disease. ****** cancer prevention is about learning your genetic make-up and if anyone in your family suffered from cancer.

Prevention is also about making healthier lifestyle choices by eating right, exercising and avoiding cigarettes. Be smart and make the right decisions to ensure you will have a long and healthy life.

Jody Siena asked:


In most luggage, it isn’t bright what causes routine ****** cells to become cancerous. Doctors do know that only 5 percent to 10 percent of ****** cancers are inherited. Families that do have genetic defects in one of two genes, ****** bane gene 1 (BRCA1) or ****** sarcoma gene 2 (BRCA2), have a, much larger endanger of developing the ****** and ovarian bane. Other inherited mutations — with the ataxia-telangiectasia mutation gene, the chamber-phase checkpoint kinase 2 (CHEK-2) gene and the p53 growth suppressor gene — also make it more expected that you’ll advance ****** tumor. If one of these genes submit in your family, you have a 50 percent occasion of having the gene.

Inflammatory ****** plagued is a variety of ****** plague that involves the skin of the ******. This sorted of pest composes excluding than 4% of all ****** cancers diagnosed each year in the US. The bodily symptoms of inflammatory ****** melanoma enter rosiness of the skin of the ****** and a general boil of the ******. In some bags, a lump may be present.

Types of ****** Cancer

Tumor grade: If the melanoma is an insidious typeface, the pathologist assigns it a grade. The grade is based on how closely cells in the test hankie resemble habitual ****** bandanna under the microscope. The grading information, along with the group enter, helps your physician establish handling options.

Tubular carcinoma: This singular form of ****** blight gets its name from the appearance of the plague cells under a microscope. Though it’s an insidious ****** evil, the outlook is more kind than it is for insidious ductal carcinoma or invasive lobular carcinoma.

Metaplastic carcinoma: Met fake carcinoma represents excluding than 1 percent of all newly diagnosed ****** cancers. This lesion tends to continue localizing and contains several different types of cells that are not typically seen in other forms of ****** evil. Prognosis and treatment are the same as for invasive ductal carcinoma.

Lobular Carcinoma In Situ is NOT sarcoma. Nevertheless it’s a signal that the lady who has it is 6 to 7 more times possible to progress melanoma, over the course of her existence, than a lady who doesn’t have LCIS: the same risk you’d be at if your mother and sister both had disease.

Most lumps corner out to be fibrocystic changes. The name “fibrocystic” refers to fibrosis and cysts. Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous (or wound-like) hankie, and cysts are fluid-crammed sacs. Fibrocystic changes can start ****** growth and ache. This often happens just before a phase is about to create. Your ******* may feel lumpy and, sometimes, you may sight a filmy or slightly dull ****** discharge.

Saiera asked:


Breast Cancer

Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. ****** cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get ****** cancer, but there are a number of risk factor

Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the ****** in men and women. Worldwide, ****** cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death.

Breast Cancer Causes

In ****** cancer, some of the cells in your ****** begin growing abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and may spread (metastasize) through your breast, to your lymph nodes or to other parts of your body

Women who start their periods early (early puberty) or have a late menopause have a slightly higher risk of ****** cancer.

Women who are taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or have recently taken it, have a slightly increased risk of ****** cancer. Detailed information about HRT.

Although the precise causes of ****** cancer are unclear, we know what the main risk factors are. Still, most women considered at high risk for ****** cancer do not get it, while many who do have no known risk factors.

Breast Cancer symptoms

Breast lumps in general

The first symptom of ****** cancer for many women is a lump in their ******. But 9 out of 10 ****** lumps (90%) are benign. That means they are not cancers. Most benign ****** lumps are not cancers.

A lump or a thickening in the ****** or in the armpit: Some lumps or swelling in the ****** tissue may be due to hormonal changes. But if a lump or thickening persists, whether it is in the ****** or in the armpit area, it may be a cause for concern.

Fluid (not milk) leaking from the nipple: Between ages 41 - 58, there may be a small bit of non-bloody leakage from the ******* of both *******. This leakage is usually due to hormonal changes and is not worrisome.

Treatments of ****** Cancer

Surgery

Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy, and lymph node dissection, and what to expect from each.

Building Long-Term Health

Why it’s so important to stick to your treatment plan, take the full course of medications, and continue with regular tests and doctors’ visits to keep yourself healthy into the future.

Tests on your cancer cells

Your ****** cancer cells can be tested to see if they have hormone receptors’ or biological therapy receptors. There are oestrogen receptors and progesterone receptors.

Simple mastectomy. During a simple mastectomy, your surgeon removes all your ****** tissue - the lobules, ducts, fatty tissue and skin, including the ****** and areola.

Reconstruction with a tissue flap. Known as a transverse rectus abdominal muscle (TRAM) flap, this surgery reconstructs your ****** using tissue, including fat and muscle, from your abdomen, although surgeons.

W. Darren - asked:


Aside from the cabbage soup diet which can help people in their quick weight loss program, cabbage is well know for contributing to the battle against the big C or Cancer.

Cancer is one of the major causes of mortality all over the world. The rates are very high and no one is spared from this deadly disease. Experts say that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussel sprouts and cabbage can help in preventing cancer.

What’s in the Cabbage?

Cabbage and the other green leafy vegetables can help kill cancer cells. According to the Cancer Research Conference in Britain, Indole-3 -carbinol(I3C) could be a powerful cancer fighter used in combination with chemotherapy.

I3C in cruciferous vegetables were found to make the tumors of ****** cancers surrender to chemotherapy. The study entailed feeding 300 to 400 mg of I3C to the tumor cells; as a result the cancer cells were more easily killed by chemotherapy drugs. The I3C binds to the cancer cells and promotes the production of enzymes which will detoxify the carcinogens. They are said to have effects on the estrogen metabolism making it potent in the fight against ****** and prostate cancer cells. Due to this, researchers are now studying the possibilities of using I3C to intervene with conventional cancers.

A study in the Netherlands revealed subjects who consumed the most vegetables lowered their risk by 25 per cent in getting colorectal cancer. Those who specifically consumed cruciferous vegetables dropped their risk of getting colorectal cancer by a significant 49 %.

In Singapore, a study found that regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables like cabbage lowered the potential of lung cancer by 30% in non-smokers. Smokers who ate the same type of veggies dropped their risks by 60%. Other studies have shown that cabbages and similar vegetables can also help fight bladder cancer.

Phytochemicals known as glucosinolates is believed to be responsible for the cancer fighting ability of the cabbage. These chemicals are metabolized by our body into their anti carcinogen form known as isothiocyanates.

Animal and human studies have constantly revealed that diets high in cruciferous vegetables are linked with lower risks for cancer. They have shown the correlation between brassica or cruciferous vegetables and cancers. Cabbage consumption was associated with lower risk cancer particularly on the stomach, colon, and lung.

The benefits of cabbage and consumption of similar cruciferous vegetables are more prominent in the demographics of three groups prone to cancer: men, smokers, and older individuals who are sixty seven years old and above. Eating half a head of cabbage everyday will lower the risk of this group to cancer.

Organically grown cabbages are the best option if you want to make most of the anti-cancer benefits. A comparison to the conventionally grown cabbage revealed that they have a higher level of phytonutrients. Steaming method best retains the nutrients of this anti cancer vegetable.

We can lower our risk of getting cancer by living a healthy lifestyle. In addition we can make green leafy vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables as part of our regular diet. This preventive measure is cheap compared to the expenses and pain that we have to deal with if cancer invades our body.