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Early And Late Signs Of Lung Cancer
As with most cancers, the earlier you detect lung cancer the better your chances of survival. In fact, when it’s caught in the first stages, there’s an almost 50% survival rate after five years. This is a remarkable number considering the fact that overall, lung cancer has only a 15% survival rate. So the earlier it’s diagnosed the better. And that’s why being aware of the signs of lung cancer can mean the difference between surviving and becoming a statistic. The Early Signs Since the early signs of lung cancer can easily be mistaken for other conditions, it’s often difficult to take them seriously. However, if you’re experiencing a chronic cough that doesn’t appear related to a virus or allergy, wheezing, chest pain, bouts of bronchitis, or a persistent fever … it’s time to … Read entire article »
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Alternative Cancer Treatment – How To Do a Breast Self-Exam
In general about 1 in every 12 women will contract breast cancer at some age, the odds of contracting it later in life being greater. Thanks to modern medicine many breast cancers can be treated successfully without impacting the life in a major way. However, the success of one’s treatment depends critically on early detection. The earlier breast cancer is detected the better off you are. One simple way to increase your odds of early diction is performing a breast self examination on a regular basis. The goal of breast self examination is to detect changes which might signal a condition worth investigating more closely, either with a professional clinical exam, mammogram or other diagnostic aid. Those changes might indicate an abnormality. But to judge what’s abnormal, it’s essential to know … Read entire article »
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Is It Possible To Stop Yourself Getting Skin Cancer?
Though skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, it is also highly treatable and preventable when taking the right precautions. By monitoring your skin frequently and taking preventative measures (such as using sunblock), you can reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. The first thing you should do is make sure that you stay out of the sun as much as possible. Stay in the shade and out of direct sunlight whenever possible. Use hats and clothing to keep your skin protected from the harmful effects of the sun. It’s important to remember that it is possible to be sunburned even when in direct sunlight. You may become sunburned during a cloudy day, or even when underwater in a swimming pool. You should use caution even in such … Read entire article »
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Breast Cancer Drug Boost
Raloxifene and breast cancer. There has been a great deal of press interest recently on whether the osteoporosis drug Raloxifene can have an impact on the outcome for breast cancer patients. But what’s the evidence? Does this drug reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer? The Italian study switched women taking the tamoxifen therapy to the aromatase inhibitor 2 to 3 years into the normal 5 year regiment. According to the results, there was improved performance of the aromatase inhibitors. This means that not only is it more efficient at fighting cancer, it will also allow users to avoid the adverse side affects such as endometrial cancer and strokes created by the other medication Dr. Gary M. Freedman, a radiation oncologist at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia said,”There’s still a … Read entire article »
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Mesothelioma – Asbestos Lung Cancer
Hundreds of thousands of people have inflicted lung cancer on themselves. Everybody, unless you have been living on the moon for fifty years, knows the side effect of smoking is to put foreign matter into your lungs. This foreign matter is tar and other carcinogens that cause the lung cancer. Hence I say that people are doing it to themselves. People who work with asbestos are equally putting themselves in harms way. Airborne particles of asbestos can be breathed in and infect the lungs and thereby cause lung cancer. Smoking is the top cause of ling cancer by dint of more people doing it than working with asbestos. If you are a smoker and an asbestos worker, these sufferers are mostly male, the probability of you developing lung cancer rockets up … Read entire article »
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Prostate Cancer – Possible Warning Signs
by Alice Sy We all know that prostate cancer can happen to any male and it is a very common type of cancer. The commonest form of cancer in the United States today is skin cancer but, to many people’s surprise, prostate cancer is the second most frequently seen type of cancer and results in some 30,000 deaths each year. According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, this type of cancer is the most prevalent non-skin cancer in the United States. A prostate seed implant may be the only type of radiation therapy needed by a man with low-risk prostate cancer or it may be prescribed in addition to external beam radiation therapy in men with intermediate- and high- risk prostate cancer. If caught in its early stages prostate cancer … Read entire article »
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A Colon Cancer Alternative Treatment in 4 Steps
This article will address colon cancer alternative treatment, and basically any cancer or disease by discussing the root causes. First, what are the factors that give rise to cancer? The mainstream will attribute it to your genetic inheritance: being caused by your DNA, there isn’t much you can do to prevent it. Perhaps it keeps things simple to blame the factors we can’t control instead of looking at what we’re doing. Everyone will agree these days that smoking causes cancer. But there was a time when that was very controversial. In our day, it is controversial to even suggest that what you eat causes cancer even though it has been demonstrated again and again in scientific studies. Dr. Campbell in his amazing book, The China Study, described decades of research. If you’re looking for a colon … Read entire article »
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Treatments Of Lung Cancer – Chemotherapy
There are two main forms of lung cancer: small cell and non-small cell. The latest treatment protocols of each are very different. Chemotherapy is a rather toxic mix of different drugs given intravenously or orally. These medicines enter into the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, and are able to destroy the cancerous cells no matter where they are in the body. Although chemotherapy is designed to kill the cancer cells, it kills normal cells as well, which is why doctors will want to keep a close eye on your side effects. Chemotherapy may include anti cancerous drugs often in combination like cisplatin, which is often given by intra-venous route in patients with lung cancer. However, the effectiveness of chemotherapy for lung cancer depends primarily on type of lung cancer and extent … Read entire article »
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Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Whenever a virus or disease is detected in someone you know, one of the first questions you may ask is, “What are the symptoms?” This is a common question for the human papillomavirus (HPV) as well. Now, there are all types of HPV, many of which can cause Pap Test abnormalities, however only in rare cases does HPV lead to the development of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, there are very few clues that a woman has HPV. There may be an appearance of genital warts. These will be flesh colored and soft, sometimes resembling the shape of a cauliflower. They are painless, so you may not even be aware of their presence. Anytime you feel or see anything out of the ordinary – a skin growth, lesion, raised area, no matter the … Read entire article »
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About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer usually begins in the lymph nodes of the breast. Breast cancer is one of the cancers known to spread throughout the body. The bones of the body, the liver, the lungs and the brain are some of the more common organs where the cancer spreads. When the cancer spreads, it does not form a new cancer – it’s a new infection of the breast cancer, just in a different location of the body. Breast cancer most commonly occurs in women who are over the age of 40. Younger women and even men can be afflicted with breast cancer, but those 40 and over need to take particular care. It’s recommended by doctors for women 40 and up to get a mammogram once per year. Early detection is the key … Read entire article »
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Breast Cancer Myths
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, myths and tales about the disease immediately are brought out of the closet and shared. These myths, legends, and old wives tales are frightening and can cause untold stress and anxiety. Let’s look at some of those myths. Stress Causes Breast Cancer: False. Multiple studies have failed to prove that stress, fear, anxiety, and emotional trauma cause breast cancer. People who go through life relaxed and unruffled have the same risk of breast cancer as the person who is stressed. Smog And Pollution Are Not Linked To Breast Cancer: False. There is a proven connection between certain chemicals and breast cancer. We are exposed to thousands of different chemicals during out lifetime. They are found in the foods we eat and the air we … Read entire article »
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Lung Cancer – Stages
Lung Cancer, considered one of the more aggressive forms of cancer, develops in the tissues of the lungs, usually in the cells lining the air passages. It’s categorized according to four stages, with Stage 1 being the mildest (and least life threatening), and Stage 4 being the most severe (and most life threatening). These four stages are: Stage I: the lung cancer is confined to the lung tissue alone (This stage has the highest hope of recovery) Stage II: the lung cancer is confined to the lung tissue and the lymph nodes inside the lung Stage III: the lung cancer is confined to the lung tissue and lymph nodes inside and outside of the lung Stage IV: the lung cancer has spread to the liver, adrenal glands, bone, brain, and/or other sites. The stage of … Read entire article »
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Five Kinds of Skin Cancer
There are five different kinds of skin cancer. All of them are dangerous, though some are of more concern than others. The most common type of skin cancer is Basal cell carcinoma. Over a million Americans develop this cancer each year. Seventy five percent of all skin cancers treated are of this variety. It’s believed that Basal cell carcinoma is the result of spending too much time in the sun. Which explains why this form of skin cancers tends to be found on those areas of the body that receive the most sun exposure. These include the face, scalp, and upper torso. Basal cell carcinoma often begins as a shiny bump, then takes the form of a sore that doesn’t heal, or that heals and then appears unhealthy again. At least two … Read entire article »
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