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New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope

2005-11-14T20:24:00.000-08:00

New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope: "New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope

New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope
by C. Bailey-Lloyd

Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (IPHC) with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - a long, technical term for modern medicine in the fight against cancer.

I had the rare opportunity to speak with Dr. Perry Shen of Wake Forest University. As I listened, he explained how this groundbreaking treatment is extending the lives of patients suffering from Peritoneal Carcinomatosis. *(Peritoneal membrane surrounds and lubricates the surface of organs within the abdomen; eg., colon, gallbladder, spleen, ovaries, intestines, liver, etc..) Because Advanced-stage Peritoneal carcinomatosis (cancer) and disseminated peritoneal lymphomas are often resistant to current chemotherapy treatment, medical researchers out of Wake Forest University have engaged in the study and treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis since 1991.

Dr. John Spratt first began describing using interdominal heated therapy in 1980, and found that this particular method worked well in conjunction with chemotherapy. By giving chemotherapy interdominally with much higher concentrated heat, (41 degrees Celcius - or around 105 degrees Fahrenheit) through tumor-removal surgery, the heated medicine showed an increase in its effectiveness; thus, decreasing tumors. (1. Cytoreductive surgery consists of the removal of all gross tumors and involved organs, peritoneum, or tissue deemed technically feasible and safe for the patient. Any tumors adherent or invasive to vital structures that could not be removes were cytoreduces using the cavitational ultrasonic surgical aspirator.)

Overall survival rates were improved of 109 Patients (with peritoneal carc"

Pain Management for Cancer Patients

2005-11-05T12:07:00.000-08:00

Pain Management for Cancer Patients: "Pain Management for Cancer Patients

Cancer Awareness: The Facts About Pain Management
The announcement that you or a loved one has cancer creates a frightening and complex situation. Besides the usual fears is the concern that the patient will suffering a lot of pain during treatment. You want to make sure that this pain can be properly managed so that you or the loved one does not suffer unduly. Pain management becomes a very important part of the entire treatment of a cancer patient. Luckily, there are many different approaches to pain management, and there are now medical specialists who can help determine the most effective in each case.
That is now a big misconception, that having cancer will automatically mean a great deal of pain in the treatment. People frequently feel they just have to learn to deal with it. With today's pain management techniques, this has become a complete fallacy. No-one needs to adjust to pain any longer. If a patient is open and communicative about the pain they are experiencing, his pain management team will be able to find relief for the patient. There are a number of ways to manage pain, and the patient needs to let the experts decide which steps to take to alleviate it.
Normally, your doctor will be very sensitive to your pain and discomfort. However, if you feel your doctor does not seem to have a solution to the pain you or your loved one is experiencing, it is important to meet with someone who specializes in the area of pain management. These often include the oncologist , the cancer treatment specialist, who is a member of a pain management team. Some other medical specialists who work in this area are neurologists and anesthesiologists. A neurologist deals with the entire nervous system, the area of the body that signals pain, and an anesthesiologist has "

Paradigm Shifts In Cancer Treatment

2005-11-05T12:06:00.000-08:00

Paradigm Shifts In Cancer Treatment: "Paradigm Shifts In Cancer Treatment

A paradigm is a sort of cultural, consensual pattern of thought or model of something. For example the �current consensus in scientific medicine�. Paradigms change, like the impact of Galileo�s work on disproving the flat-earth theory or Copernicus� heresy that the Earth moves round the Sun. These new ideas met a great deal of resistance from orthodox philosophy but eventually gave rise to a changed perception of the world we live in.

We live now in a time of �paradigm shift� which creates fundamental changes in our assumptions about the world, and even this contributes to modern stress! Although our physical sciences have discovered new fields of quantum reality, medical science is lagging far behind. Philosophy has traditionally been an important part of medical practice since the medieval days of Paracelsus, even Hippocrates, an ancient Greek (and originator of the Hippocratic Oath).

How we perceive the world and our part in it is central to how we perceive the role of dis-ease and our reaction to it. One of the present problems of finding effective cancer treatment within Western scientific medicine is a �paradigm gap�. There are different perceptions of the world at work speaking incompatible languages. These have deep roots in our philosophy. This gap is presently condemning millions of people world-wide to suffer treatments for cancer that are often as destructive as the disease itself.

Paradigm 1: The mechanistic view

This can be traced back to Descartes and other scientists such as Sir Isaac Newton. The universe is a vast machine and we are all cogs, all with our part to play in its function. The healthy body is a well made clock and if it goes wrong we simply take it apart and tinker with the insides un"

Passive Smokers Can Get Breast Cancer! Learn how?

2005-11-05T12:05:00.001-08:00

Passive Smokers Can Get Breast Cancer! Learn how?: "Passive Smokers Can Get Breast Cancer! Learn how?

US scientists have claimed that secondhand smokers are at higher risk of Breast Cancer. Earlier, their research also led to them to the conclusion that young women smokers are more likely to get addicted to smoking than young men.

Breast Cancer is the number one cancer among women and the count of its victim are rising very rapidly. This is for the first time that passive smoking has been directly linked with some sort of cancer. World Health Organization links smoking with 25 Cancers: Some of these cancers are : uterine, kidneys, cervix, pancreas, head and neck... The study firmly proves that smoking is not only injurious to your health but also to the company you are with. Wake Up!

Smoking doesn't stop here with its side-effects. For women, smoking also increases the risk of strokes and heart diseases. And to add fuel to the fire, chances for heart related diseases gets ten-fold if they are taking birth-control pills side by side.

Besides this, smoking is also responsible for :

. Bad breath and stained teeth

. Risk of stomach ulcers and acid reflux.

. Charm on the face vanishes. Wrinkles develop soon.

. Setting up wrong examples for your children.

To learn more about ill-effects of smoking and to get tips and motivation to quit smoking, visit our website below.

About the Author

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Personal care products can lead to Cancer

2005-11-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

Personal care products can lead to Cancer: "Personal care products can lead to Cancer

Our skin is a two way membrane. During perspiration toxins are eliminated from our body through it. Recently scientists have found that some chemicals when applied to the skin can penetrate the body and be absorbed by the body in significant amounts. Many personal care products contain chemicals which are considered hazardous by EPA. National Institute of Occupational safety and health found 884 chemicals used in personal care products and cosmetics are known to be toxins. The numbers of products used by adults and children that contain potent carcinogens are very high. It was reported recently that 500 dangerous chemicals have been found on a single fat cell in a healthy looking British woman. Another report was of 350 man made chemicals and residues used in personal care products found in breast milk.

Ammonia derivative DEA-Diethanolamine,TEA- Triethanolamine and MEA-Monoethanolamine when combined with products containing preservative nitrates form notrosamines which are carcinogenic. FDA urged the companies to remove them from shelves but even now almost 37% if products tested contained nitrosamines.

If Alcohol content in mouthwash rises to more than 25% it is known to cause mouth, tongue and throat ulcer.

FD&C or D&C color pigments are from coal tar and are carcinogenic.

Mineral oil made from petroleum ingredient found in baby oil and skin care can hinder skin respiration and can age skin prematurely. Baby oil is almost 100% mineral oil.

Phthalates exposure through hair mousse and hair spray can cause genital abnormality. It can be absorbed into the body through skin and also through inhalation.

Propylene glycol used in hair conditioners deodorants cosmetics baby products body lotions skin care and tooth pa"

Philosophy and cancer treatment

2005-11-03T20:50:00.000-08:00

Philosophy and cancer treatment: "Philosophy and cancer treatment

1000 years ago in Europe pre-Christian tribes originally had a Goddess culture - a matriarchy where the earth and nature and their cycles and secrets were revered. In pre-industrial societies illness was not seen as a 'random assault from outside' but as a deeply significant life event integral to the sufferer's whole being - spiritual, moral, physical and life course - past, present and future. Dis-ease was interpreted as packed with moral, spiritual and religious messages as one of the many ways through which 'God revealed his will to mankind'. Other philosophies of medicine such as Ayurvedic or Tibetan think similarly, in these, dis-ease has a karmic aspect.

Around the tenth century in Europe - after the so called 'Dark Ages' - women, the original stewards of the land (men did 'animal husbandry'), were dispossessed of it by the new patriarchies of the Church and State. This male hierarchy hid the things they were most afraid of, namely the fact that it is women who hold the key to the processes and powers of life. They took them as their own, decreeing laws about how we should behave to impose control and inventing 'original sin'. Allied to this there came a prolonged persecution of women, especially any of those involved in healing. Some sources estimate about 5 - 9 million women were destroyed across Europe during this persecution. Essentially the role of women as healers and midwives was discouraged and 'home-making' and its many associated skills is still regarded as a 'worthless' career according to our primarily fiscal values based on GDP.

When a patriarchy takes over a matriarchy as a fundamental paradigm shift, one of the main things that happens is that 'healing' and 'spirituality' are separated out as an instrument of c"

Positive Actions, Affirmations & Attitudes to Help Survive a Cancer Experience

2005-11-03T20:49:00.001-08:00

Positive Actions, Affirmations & Attitudes to Help Survive a Cancer Experience: "Positive Actions, Affirmations & Attitudes to Help Survive a Cancer Experience

Atlanta, GA, July 27, 2005: Cancer is a battle that requires all the tools of heaven and earth to fight. Positive Actions, Affirmations & Attitudes to Help Survive a Cancer Experience is an intense and motivational book for those having a cancer 'experience.' A complimentary hard copy pamphlet with excerpts from the book is being offered free to individuals, cancer support groups, healthcare facilities or practices for distribution to honor those courageous individuals battling this disease.

The inspirational techniques below were developed by B. Brent Atwater, a Medical Intuitive and Distant Healer. Over the years in Ms. Atwater's Energy Medicine practice she has researched and implemented certain affirmations, attitudes (traits), and actions (behaviors), that her clients felt contributed to the quality and quantity of their life to be a �beat the statistics cancer survivor.� Additional excerpts can be found at http://www.BrentAtwater.com, or click there and receive a free email pamphlet.

To Begin your Healing journey:
1. Separate YOUR identity from the Cancer's identity.
2. You are a person, who is having a Cancer �experience.�
Recognize that an �experience� comes and goes!
3. Your Cancer �experience� is your life's reset button! Learn from it.

Health Affirmations: A spiritual healing is different from a physical healing!! Your goal is integration and the balance of both to create allover well being and health.
Talk to your cells, your blood, your organs, your bones, etc, they are live entities!!!!! You are the comm"

Possibilities ( A Poem To My Grandson Who Died Of Cancer)

2005-11-03T20:49:00.000-08:00

Possibilities ( A Poem To My Grandson Who Died Of Cancer): "Possibilities ( A Poem To My Grandson Who Died Of Cancer)

Sometimes your memory just comes to mind
and I wonder how you'd be
if you'd been given a chance to live
to be a man of twenty three.

Maybe you'd be married
have a son to call your own,
drive a truck, maybe fly a plane
and we'd chat on the phone.

And you'd tell me all your good times,
I'd commiserate with the bad,
give you a shoulder to lean on,
and listen when you felt sad.

But this is all wishful thinking
as I'll never again see you smile,
only in the pictures
I look at once in a while.

Three years ago you left us,
in fact it's almost four,
sometimes I really miss you
and others, I miss you more.

About the Author: Rose Dempsey has been writing poetry most of her life and has been published in various anthologies, Poetry Now magazine, church bulletins and newspapers. She lives in SC with her husband and a menagerie of goats, chickens, cats, dogs, guinea fowl and a house full of foster kittens"

Prempro Breast Cancer Risks

2005-11-03T20:48:00.001-08:00

Prempro Breast Cancer Risks: "Prempro Breast Cancer Risks

While Prempro may cure your hot flashes, it may also debilitate or kill you from ovarian cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and stroke.

Since 1995, millions of women have confidently taken Prempro, a leading hormone replacement therapy drug, prescribed to treat postmenopausal hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.

However, a recent major study concludes that long-term use of Prempro has significantly increased the risk of stroke, blood clots, Prempro ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer, while maximizing the risk for dementia and Alzheimer�s disease. Evidence has revealed that Prempro and other estrogen progestin combinations can actually harm perfectly healthy women.

These results were found in the nation's largest hormone replacement study and were so alarming that the National Institute of Health (NIH) prematurely canceled the study citing risk to the participants. As a result the study is suggesting that many of the women who use Prempro and other estrogen and progestin combinations should quit and talk to their doctors about Prempro alternatives.

Prempro is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. In 2001 Prempro accounted for approximately $890 million of the company's $13.9 billion in sales."

Preventing Prostate Cancer

2005-11-03T20:48:00.000-08:00

Preventing Prostate Cancer: "Preventing Prostate Cancer

(NC)-It is increasingly recognized that diet plays a role in prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in eight men. For optimal health, it's important to exercise regularly and eat according to Canada's Food Guide, which recommends lots of fruits and vegetables, many of which contain the antioxidant selenium.
'Antioxidants help neutralize the influence of free-radical oxygen molecules which can cause cell damage that can lead to prostate cancer,' said John Blanchard, President of the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada. 'Our bodies need a diet rich in vitamins and minerals to help prevent the disease.'
Recent studies suggest that selenium and vitamin E may reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer. One study showed that the incidence of prostate cancer was markedly lower in those who supplemented their diets with selenium, while another found that the occurrence of prostate cancer and the risk of death from prostate cancer was significantly less in those who supplemented their diet with vitamin E. "

Processed Meats Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk

2005-11-03T09:43:00.000-08:00

Processed Meats Raise Pancreatic Cancer Risk: "

Eating a lot of processed meats such as hot dogs, sausages and luncheon meats may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented on April 19 at the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
In the study, researchers investigated the dietary information and pancreatic cancer death among 190,545 men and women of African-American, Japanese-American, Caucasian, Latino and Native Hawaiian origin. The data were originated from the Multiethnic Cohort Study in Hawaii and Los Angeles, which involved those 190,545 subjects. During a 7-year follow-up, 482 cases of pancreatic cancer were recorded.
It was found that those who consumed the highest amounts of processed meats including all types are 67 percent more likely to acquire pancreatic cancer compared with those who used the lowest amounts. Those who consumed the highest amounts of pork and red meat increased the risk by 50 percent.
There was no association between consumption of poultry, fish, dairy products and eggs with the pancreatic cancer risk. Nor was there a link between the cancer risk and overall intake of total fat, saturated fat or cholesterol.
Previous studies already found that those who heavily consumed red meat and processed meat were 50 percent more likely to get colorectal cancer compared with those who did not use much processed meats.
The researchers suggested that some reactions might generate carcinogens or cancer-causing agents such as heterocyclic amines or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons during the meat processing, which might be responsible for the increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
In the U.S. 32,180 cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed each year and 31,800 are expected to die of it. The pancreatic cancer risk is the same for men and wom"

Professionals Comment On Cancer Treatment

2005-11-03T09:42:00.001-08:00

Professionals Comment On Cancer Treatment: "Professionals Comment On Cancer Treatment

Many doctors have broken the conventional or 'allopathic' physician
mold and treat cancer and other 'diseases' with the full array of
available treatments -- complementary, alternative, integrative or
conventional. Their common credo is 'We treat people -- not
diseases.'

These doctors are the ones I pay attention to. There are thousands
of them today, all over the world. In Chapter 1 of my book 'Cancer-
Free,' I list eleven website directories of these 'holistic' doctors
and clinics in virtually every country. They are Medical Doctors
(M.D.s), Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.s), Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.s), Chiropractors (D.C.s) and 'others.' Each of these websites has a
feature where you can type in your Zip Code and you will be shown
a list of these doctors in your area. In my experience, the letters
after their names are far less important than properly interviewing
them, which I also cover in Chapter 1 of my book.

There are many of these doctors who publish information and comments
about their profession. Here are some of the quotes which you may
find interesting.

1. From an oncologist:

'We have a multi-billion dollar industry that is killing people,
right and left, just for financial gain. Their idea of research
is to see whether two doses of this poison is better than three
doses of that poison.'

Glen Warner, M.D., Oncologist

2. From a cardiologist and internist who treated 65,000 patients
at his five-story hospital before he slipped on the ice outside
his hospital and died from the blow to his head in early 2003:

'There have been many can"

Prostata cancer - which treatment is the "correct one"?

2005-11-03T09:42:00.000-08:00

Prostata cancer - which treatment is the "correct one"?: "Prostata cancer - which treatment is the 'correct one'?

The cancer illness can be attacked by many working methods. No other kind of cancer has so many possibilities. But we do not know to today yet, whether also only one of the possible types of treatment is value, the life of patient with Prostate cancer to extend. Naturally, results from it that for the patients in addition, for the treating physician for a certain working method to decide to have itself.

However often the expertise of the before and disadvantages is missing to the patient. The treating physician is however often technically embarrassed and partial. the Urologist's tell it for years after that a radical operation should be made and the only working method it is. However, we forgotten that there are no hard proofs for it. It's could be affected also by a financial motivation. (the interference costs between $20'000 and 30'000).

The radiologist recommends of course naturally the irradiation and that holistic oriented expert wants its 'alternative' working methods applied. The patient is advised well to catch up a second or third specialized medical opinion before it decides for a working method. A working method for Prostate cancer is 'Watchful Waiting'.

Beside the treatment procedures of the 'radical operation' or the irradiation treatment wins this methodology and meaning. Although neither for the operation nor for the irradiation treatment proofs for a concrete survival advantage for the patient is present, these procedures in highest place stand.

Still will 'Watchful Waiting' to treat (without the cancer observe decisive therapy) reluctantly by many physicians in addition, patients concerned by around perhaps only later with comi"

Prostate cancer an epidemic in African American Men

2005-11-03T09:41:00.001-08:00

Prostate cancer an epidemic in African American Men: "Prostate cancer an epidemic in African American Men

Prostate cancer an epidemic in African American Men

�Prostate cancer is an epidemic in African-American men,� said Dr. Kevin McVary, an urologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. African American men have the highest prostate cancer diagnosis rate and death rate in the world.

Seventy-two times a day an African American man is diagnosed with prostate cancer and sixteen times a day an African American man dies from prostate cancer. 'Prostate cancer, particularly among African Americans, is a disgraceful tragedy that needs immediate and drastic action,' says John R. Kelly, of the American Cancer Society.

Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men in the U.S. It affects more than 220,000 men each year and at least 29,000 of them will die from the disease. African American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at a rate of sixty percent greater than Caucasian men and their death rate is more than double of any other racial group.

Why are African American men so susceptible to prostate cancer? Researchers theorize that diet and lifestyle choices play a significant role in who will develop prostate cancer. According to the National Heart Association, over sixty percent of African American men are overweight and twenty-eight percent of are obese. Diets high in saturated fats, red meats, and lack of exercise all contribute to high risk for developing prostate cancer. Disparity in health care may also be a contributing factor in the high death rate from prostate cancer for African American Men.

Economic limitations, lack of health care insurance, and poor access to health care have been cited as possible reasons for the high prostate cancer death rate in African A"

Prostate cancer sun and vitamin D

2005-11-03T09:41:00.000-08:00

Prostate cancer sun and vitamin D: "Prostate cancer sun and vitamin D

Cancer Centres in USA compared the lifetime sun exposure in men with advanced prostate cancer and men without disease and they suggest that men who had spent more time in the sun they lives were with low risk of prostate cancer.

New studies in prostate cancer indicate that the men who spent more time in the sun in their live usually can reduce prostate cancer in about 50%

About the above point shown that the prostate uses Vitamin D to promote the normal growth of prostate cells and in consequence to slow the spread of prostate cancer cells to others parts of the body.

Sun exposure prevent prostate cancer and the new research suggest vitamin D in supplement may be a safer option today for men.

Previous studies have shown that many places which long winter like Canada and North America men do not adsorb Vitamin D and others nutrients.

In Canada men do not adsorb vitamin D in consequence one of the seven can develop prostate cancer in their lives;
USA new researches indicate that one of the five men can develop prostate cancer.

Researchers shown that vitamin D has many micronutrients promote and prevent the prostate cancer in men.

About the Author
Hector Milla; editor of the cancer -10.com and you can find more articles about
prostate cancer in http://www.cancer-10.com
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Prostate Cancer - Which Treatment Is The "Correct One"?

2005-11-03T09:40:00.001-08:00

Prostate Cancer - Which Treatment Is The "Correct One"?: "Prostate Cancer - Which Treatment Is The 'Correct One'?

The cancer illness can be attacked by many working methods. No other kind of cancer has so many possibilities. But we do not know to today yet, whether also only one of the possible types of treatment is value, the life of patient with Prostate cancer to extend. Naturally, results from it that for the patients in addition, for the treating physician for a certain working method to decide to have itself.

However often the expertise of the before and disadvantages is missing to the patient. The treating physician is however often technically embarrassed and partial. the Urologist's tell it for years after that a radical operation should be made and the only working method it is. However, we forgotten that there are no hard proofs for it. It's could be affected also by a financial motivation. (the interference costs between $20'000 and 30'000).

The radiologist recommends of course naturally the irradiation and that holistic oriented expert wants its 'alternative' working methods applied. The patient is advised well to catch up a second or third specialized medical opinion before it decides for a working method. A working method for Prostate cancer is 'Watchful Waiting'.

Beside the treatment procedures of the 'radical operation' or the irradiation treatment wins this methodology and meaning. Although neither for the operation nor for the irradiation treatment proofs for a concrete survival advantage for the patient is present, these procedures in highest place stand.

Still will 'Watchful Waiting' to treat (without the cancer observe decisive therapy) reluctantly by many physicians in addition, patients concerned by around perhaps only later with comin"

Protopic Cancer Risk Lawyer

2005-11-03T09:40:00.000-08:00

Protopic Cancer Risk Lawyer: "Protopic Cancer Risk Lawyer

The FDA issued a warning in July of 2005 on two skin creams, Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus) to all ages. Recent animal studies have found that Protopic causes lymphomas and skin cancers in an unknown percentage of users. The FDA recommends that healthcare providers be very careful prescribing and applying these medications.

Protopic belongs to the class of medications called immunosuppressants. This kind of medication is used on short-term basis to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The cream works on certain areas of the immune system that may be involved in developing this serious skin condition. It is used only if other, safer treatments have not worked or cannot be used for some reason. It is sometimes prescribed for off-label uses, but you should discuss this with your doctor and make sure you know why you are using Protopic.

The risk this drug poses to developing children is as of yet unknown. While a lower dosage Protopic cream is available for younger children, the FDA recommends that children and pregnant women refrain from using the medication. If you are a patient using Protopic cream and you have developed skin abnormalities, lymphomas, or skin caner, talk to a lawyer right away. Since the FDA has recognized Protopic as a dangerous drug, you could be entitled to damages from the drug company.
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To find out why you need a Protopic lawyer and read articles about dangerous drugs and Protopic side effects, visit our website at hugesettlements.com.

If you have any questions or concerns about filing a Protopic lawsuit, please contact a professional Protopic attorney right away!

About the Author
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Written by: Anna Henningsgaard"

Radon Gas in Homes and Lung Cancer

2005-11-01T12:40:00.000-08:00

Radon Gas in Homes and Lung Cancer: "Radon Gas in Homes and Lung Cancer

Unsuspecting homeowners may not realize the full risks associated with Radon gas in their homes. Increasing evidence suggests that Radon gas is the most underestimated cause of Lung Cancer. Radon gas can occur anywhere, however some areas of the United States are known to have abnormally high levels of this potentially deadly gas. Though Radon gas can be found in every state, the highest concentration levels are in the Northeast and the upper Midwest of the United States.

If Radon gas can be dissipated from homes and into the atmosphere it is relatively harmless. However, when Radon enters homes and stays trapped, which can frequently happen with today�s more tightly sealed homes; the gas can become a health problem.

The Radon gas typically enters a home from a basement. If the basement is not adequately vented to the outside atmosphere the gas can build up to high levels within the home.

There are differing opinions about the minimum safe levels, however the evidence continues to grow that Radon may be the most underestimated cause of lung cancer. Radon gas may be particularly more dangerous to children, smokers and those who spend much of their time indoors.

When purchasing a new home, make sure a Home Inspection is performed and that the Home Inspector checks for Radon levels. The cost for a Radon test is minimal and well worth it. If high levels of Radon gas are detected proper ventilation systems should be added to the home. The costs of such ventilation systems are again quite reasonable.

About the Author
Me_Donovan@comcast.net
http://www.homeadditionplus.com
http://www.homeaddition.blogspot.com

Over the past 20+ years Mr. Donovan has been involved with building homes and additions to homes"

Recommendations For Early Breast Cancer Screening

2005-11-01T12:39:00.001-08:00

Recommendations For Early Breast Cancer Screening: "Recommendations For Early Breast Cancer Screening

Women need to empower themselves about the benefits and risks of mammography and examine the additional screening tools available today. One current philosophy suggests breast health screening should begin at age 25. Where does this recommendation come from and why is this valid?
For MOST women, the recommendation for annual breast cancer screening begins at the age of 40. Unfortunately, the American Cancer Society stated that the number one cause of death in women between the ages of 40-44 is breast cancer. So what does this mean for women? It means that we screen at age 40 and potentially find tumors that have been growing for an estimated 8-10 years. Mammography, like most conventional tests, evaluates structure.
There exists a technology that can detect an issue YEARS before a tumor can be seen on X-ray or palpated during an exam. This technology has been approved by the FDA as an adjunctive screening tool since 1982 and offers NO RADIATION, NO COMPRESSION AND NO PAIN. For women who are refusing to have a mammogram or those who want clinical correlation for an existing problem, digital infrared thermal imaging may be of interest.
There are very strict protocols both for testing and interpreting. Perhaps due to these guidelines, thermography (as with all digital technology) has exploded in its technique and capabilities. Thermal cameras detect heat emitted from the body and display it as a picture on a computer monitor. These images are unique to the person and remain stable over time. It is because of these characteristics that thermal imaging is a valuable and effective screening tool. Tumors or other breast diseases measures warmer than surrounding tissue and can thereby alert a physician to a problem before a tumor is a"

Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer

2005-11-01T12:39:00.000-08:00

Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer: "Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer

We hear it all the time�lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.

In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between premature death and higher BMIs. For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5�10� weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity.Jamie McManus, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. and author of �Your Personal Guide to Wellness� notes that while this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight people in developed countries with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts. She also estimates that there are 600,000 obesity related deaths each year in America.

Just how does obesity shorten our lifespan? The answer to this question is complex, yet there is a clear link between obesity and the development of cancer. An extensive study conducted by the American Cancer Institute involving 750,000 people showed that obesity significantly increased the risk of cancer developing in the following organs: breast, colon, ovaries, uterus, pancreas, kidneys and gallbladder.

Michael Thun, MD, vice-president of epidemiology and surveillance research for the American Cancer Society (ACS) says one reason obesity may raise cancer risk is because fat cells produce a form of estrogen called estradiol that promotes rapid division of cells, increasing chances of a random g"

Reflect On Your Cancer Experience

2005-11-01T12:37:00.001-08:00

Reflect On Your Cancer Experience: "Reflect On Your Cancer Experience

(NC)-According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 67,200 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer this year and thousands will face surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of these treatments. For many, the side effects of treatment can be as challenging as the disease itself.
Look Good Feel Better, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, has helped more than 350,000 Canadian women living with cancer to look good and feel better by teaching cosmetic techniques and hair alternatives to help manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer and its treatment. Free, two-hour workshops are offered at 65 hospitals and cancer-care facilities across the country. A recent study of women living with cancer, conducted at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital, revealed that a positive attitude was a leading strategy women felt helped them conquer cancer.
Sherry Abbott, national spokesperson for Look Good Feel Better's tenth anniversary tour, was determined to defy the odds when she was given a terminal diagnosis 13 years ago, and three months to live. A true believer that a 'never-say-never' attitude can play a significant role throughout the cancer experience, Sherry took a path that led her to take back the control she had lost and to send positive messages to her family, friends and medical team.
'The cancer treatments left me battered, inside and out,' recalls Sherry. 'My body was depleted and the unfamiliar face that looked back at me in the mirror looked painfully ill.' For the first time in her life, she learned to use cosmetics to correct, rather than enhance her appearance. Sherry quickly learned how a little lipstick and blush could do as much for her psyche as it did for her appearance.
As p"

Removing Some Spyware Is Like Treating Cancer

2005-11-01T12:37:00.000-08:00

Removing Some Spyware Is Like Treating Cancer: "Removing Some Spyware Is Like Treating Cancer

Spyware - Removing Cancer From Your System
Do you know the difference between spyware prevention and spyware removal? These functions are not the same. Not all spyware is the same. Most work like a malignant cancer, spreading into everything, or a benign tumor, sticking around in one place. The main operations of spyware are to steal, search, destroy, report, expose, change or track. Many people find the main mission of spyware is to seek out trouble and to annoy. Some spyware happily stay in one spot doing its stuff while other spyware sneak into your computer and let you know they're around. Many anti-spyware programs are available for free upon your asking and are quite steady at stopping these cancerous cells. Still, to get the best protection, your computer should use multiple anti-spyware programs.
'Knock, knock,' the thoughtful spyware announces. 'Who's there?' your anti-spyware program swiftly replies. 'Can I track your movement inside this website?' inquires the same spyware. If only every spyware was this polite and simple! But, in reality, most spyware doesn't want to simply track your movement inside the site. They also are looking for ways to follow you around and report your movement. Other spyware also try to steal your identity. Most anti-spyware alert you to these actions and warn you about scouts. Most polite spyware resemble adware, a pop up window that allows you to close it.
The rude spyware, conversely, doesn't bother with knocking and bullies its way into your browser to redirect you to other places. Worse yet, it goes about trying to crack security, record your e-mail address and other e-mails on your system. Most anti-spyware are heroic enough to block or destroy these i"

Rubber cancer bracelets: a small, big gesture

2005-11-01T12:36:00.000-08:00

Rubber cancer bracelets: a small, big gesture: "Rubber cancer bracelets: a small, big gesture

For you it could only be a few dollars, but the money you pay for every rubber cancer bracelet goes towards the noble cause of cancer research.
What prompted ace cyclist Lance Armstrong to hit upon the idea to use rubber cancer bracelets to fund cancer research? No one knows. But the signature yellow rubber cancer bracelets worn by the seven-time Tour de Force champion and cancer survivor quickly caught on as a common fundraising tool. And young people soon turned wearing them -- in all colors and with all kinds of messages stamped on them -- into a trend.
The rubber wristbands have been around for decades as 'baller bands' -- worn by basketball players because of restrictions against metal jewelry. But the trend really caught on with Armstrong's cancer bracelets.
The Lance Armstrong Foundation says that more than 52 million 'LiveStrong' bracelets have been sold already! But millions of other rubber cancer bracelets have also been sold. And that is without counting the millions, maybe billions, of all other kinds of rubber wristbands that have been sold or are being sold all over the world -- rubber bracelets for tsunami relief, for showing support to American troops, for just about anything, and nothing! In fact, they are now the coolest thing that anyone can sport on one's wrists. Though called rubber bracelets, these are actually made of synthetic rubber, or silicone gel.
When you buy a LiveStrong rubber cancer bracelet, $1 from its proceeds is donated to the Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation! That is, $52 million has been raised for cancer research already! The LiveStrong rubber cancer bracelets are made by sportswear major Nike. Cancer is 1the second largest cause of death in the United "

Screening For Breast Cancer With No Compression And No Radiation

2005-11-01T12:35:00.001-08:00

Screening For Breast Cancer With No Compression And No Radiation: "Screening For Breast Cancer With No Compression And No Radiation

Who would have thought that a technology for detecting breast cancer used today actually had its� roots dating back to 480 B.C.? Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a fairly new technology that represents a practice that was once used by Hippocrates. This technology is based on a technique that Hippocrates would use as he spread mud over his patients and then watched to see which areas dried first. It was in those places on the body that could show a disease.
It wasn�t until 1957 that the first modern application of thermography came into existence when a Canadian doctor discovered that the skin temperature over a breast tumor was higher than that of healthy tissue. By 1982, the Food and Drug Administration approved thermography and classified it as an additional diagnostic tool for the detection of breast cancer. However, DITI was introduced as a diagnostic tool before strict protocols were established for both the technicians who performed the scans and the doctors who interpreted the scans. Shortly after its initial beginnings, DITI fell out of favor as a diagnostic tool in the medical community.
There are now stringent protocols both for testing and interpreting. Perhaps due to these guidelines, thermography (as with all digital technology) has exploded in its technique and capabilities. Thermal cameras detect heat given off by the body and display it as a picture on a computer monitor. These images are unique to the person and they remain stable over time. It is because of these characteristics that thermal imaging is a valuable and effective screening tool to determine changes that could point to trouble down the road. As we all know, early cancer detection is important to "

Selenium May Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer

2005-11-01T12:35:00.000-08:00

Selenium May Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer: "Selenium May Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer

According to a federally sponsored study, published by a Stanford University urologist, men with abnormally low levels of Selenium in their blood are four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer. Selenium is a trace element that is supplied in certain foods and supplements.

The study suggests that making a point of eating Selenium-rich foods, such as Brazil nuts and tuna, or taking a Selenium supplement, may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Supplementation is especially useful for older men, as Selenium blood content decreases with patient age.

Although there are no solid statistics regarding exactly how much levels of Selenium in the blood are improved by supplementation, head researcher, James D. Brooks, MD is decidedly optimistic about the subject. He believes that supplementation could potentially be of great benefit in preventing prostate cancer, but goes on to comment that more precise research is needed in order to discern exact statistics on the extent of those benefits.

Overall, the researchers who conducted this study believe that they have made some very interesting discoveries, and that increasing levels of Selenium in the blood can significantly reduce a patient's risk of developing the most common form of cancer affecting men.

About the Author
About the Author: Jeremy Maddock is the webmaster of Immune Wellness, your source for high quality information about Selenium and other health products."

Self care during radiation treatment for Breast Cancer

2005-11-01T12:34:00.000-08:00

Self care during radiation treatment for Breast Cancer: "Self care during radiation treatment for Breast Cancer

Battling Cancer is a tough time in anyone�s life. Perhaps the toughest. That�s why we�ve decided to write this article on how to care for yourself during radiation for Breast Cancer.

It very important to properly care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. Keep in mind that after radiation you could feel fatigued for up to six weeks. Sleep as much as you like during this time � one thing you really need is your rest.

Also, make sure after radiation that you wear a comfortable bra. Making sure your bra fits properly and doesn�t rub in any way is all part of good care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. If a part of your bra rubs place a soft cloth between the bra and your skin.

Weight loss can be a problem after radiation treatment. In order to properly care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer make sure you eat a balanced diet. This will help you to avoid weight loss and keep your energy levels as high as possible.

Keep the skin fold area under your breast clean and talk to your doctor before using any powders, lotions, deodorants or perfumes. As part of your care for yourself during breast cancer radiation you need to make sure you are not using any products that might react with your skin at this time or do something to affect the radiation treatment in any way. Because of this it is best to avoid deodorants. Deodorants contain magnesium, and this can inhibit the effectiveness of the radiation treatment. To avoid reactions with the treated area, also avoid starching your clothes.

As part of care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer bathe the treated area in lukewarm water. This is because hot and cold water can damage your ski"

Self-destroying cancer cells: a major breakthrough for medical research

2005-11-01T12:33:00.000-08:00

Self-destroying cancer cells: a major breakthrough for medical research: "Self-destroying cancer cells: a major breakthrough for medical research

Although cancer treatments have improved significantly over recent years, the search for the holy grail --a really effective cure -- remains elusive. Even the much improved treatments in common use today carry risks. As Dr Claus Jacob of the University of Exeter explains, 'cancer therapy has long been based on highly toxic substances that randomly kill healthy and sick cells alike.'

Now, however, Dr Jacob and Dr Gutowski of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, with support from the Peninsula Medical School, are working on a new approach that causes cancer cells to self-destroy: effectively to commit suicide. In a project that started in 2000 (first with funding from the UK Research Council funding, then from the Leverhulme Trust and involvement of Exeter Antioxidant Therapeutics Ltd) the research has led to the discovery of catalysts that mimic the activity of a certain human enzyme (glutathione peroxidase). They work by setting off reactions in the cancer cells causing them to kill themselves. A crucial benefit of this approach is that the drugs target only diseased cells, leaving healthy ones intact. This means that any therapy based on this approach should avoid many of the risks and side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The treatment is also highly efficient because, as Dr Jacob says, 'catalysts are not consumed during their activity but are recycled over and over again. This means that only minute quantities of biocatalyst are needed to kill cancer cells.'

Dr Jacob goes on to explain that the principle to make cancer cells kill themselves 'is based on the fact that catalysts are not only effective, but also"

Self Hypnosis CD - Cancel Cancer CD Series

2005-11-01T12:32:00.000-08:00

Self Hypnosis CD - Cancel Cancer CD Series: "Self Hypnosis CD - Cancel Cancer CD Series

Any ailment or illness, no matter how major, can have a psychological element to it. Even the word 'cancer' is enough to give someone a feeling of anxiety which is in itself enough to prove the body and mind have an instant connection. In fact the body and mind and are not two separate entities. The body and mind are one, it is only for the sake of simplicity of understanding that we have labelled and thought of them as two separate parts.

If you accept that the mind and body can have a profound effect on each other then you will also be able to accept that if the body ails, then the mind has played a part in that ailing and can also play an important part in the body's healing.

With this in mind the Cancel Cancer cds series were produced to help the mind release any part it has played in the origination "

Sexuality And Cancer Treatment

2005-10-26T10:25:00.001-07:00

Sexuality And Cancer Treatment: "Sexuality And Cancer Treatment

You will not believe this statement that cancer treatment might affect one�s sexual life. But this is true. Studies have shown that operation done to treat cancer damages some nerves and that leads to impotence or Erectile Dysfunction. In the beginning you won�t realize what the problem is and slowly- slowly problem becomes really severe. To get rid of one problem you will have to face other problem if the doctor is not good.

Impotence after some cancer treatments:
a) Pelvic
b) Bladder cancer
c) Colon cancer
d) Prostate cancer
e) Rectal cancer
If you have been operated or are going under treatment for above mentioned cancer than you are more likely to suffer from ED.

Older men, especially those over 60, are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment. Older men experience difficulty with sex at some point. So older men who've had cancer treatment may experience sexual side effects related to aging, rather than treatment.

The various side effects after cancer treatment are:

a Inability to achieve or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction)
b Difficulty climaxing
c Orgasm without discharge of semen (dry orgasm)
d Weaker, less satisfying orgasms
e Loss of libido
f Pain during sex

It is not confirmed that everyman will get affected by Ed after Cancer treatment. A Doctor after examining can tell the level of risk a man will face.

Various treatments for cancer and there effects on sexuality:

1. Surgery: If a person has tumor in pelvic area than doctor should work carefully for treating this problem as he can damage nerves and it will lead to ED.

2. Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy used at pelvic r"

Six Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

2005-10-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

Six Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer: "Six Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

We hear it all the time�lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.

In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between premature death and higher BMIs. For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5�10� weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity.Jamie McManus, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. and author of �Your Personal Guide to Wellness� notes that while this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight people in developed countries with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts. She also estimates that there are 600,000 obesity related deaths each year in America.

Just how does obesity shorten our lifespan? The answer to this question is complex, yet there is a clear link between obesity and the development of cancer. An extensive study conducted by the American Cancer Institute involving 750,000 people showed that obesity significantly increased the risk of cancer developing in the following organs: breast, colon, ovaries, uterus, pancreas, kidneys and gallbladder.

Michael Thun, MD, vice-president of epidemiology and surveillance research for the American Cancer Society (ACS) says one reason obesity may raise cancer risk is because fat cells produce a form of estrogen called estradiol that promotes rapid divis"

Skin Cancer - a Reminder

2005-10-26T10:24:00.001-07:00

Skin Cancer - a Reminder: "Skin Cancer - a Reminder

We need to get alerted: skin cancer is the most popular cancer. Every year, more than 1,000,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed and tens of thousands of skin cancer patients die in the U.S. alone. The number of skin cancer exceeds that of all other cancers combined. Among more than 1 million of skin cancer cases, 100,000 are melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer and there is no cure for it.
The skin cancer risk is more serious to the children because they are young and more susceptible, and they expose to more sunlight than adults due to their extensive outdoor activities. Half of the total life time exposure for an individual is received during his childhood. So special care is needed for the children.
Usually, skin cancers come years later after the subjects get exposed to too much sunlight. So just because you do not see a skin cancer right away does not mean you are free of skin cancer risk. So careful protection is the key.
The government health officials are working hard to alert people of the skin cancer risk. They try to have schools to take measures to protect students against excessive exposure to the ultraviolet light.
Both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B can cause skin cancer, which means some ultraviolet light once thought safe can be dangerous. In the summer, it's advised that people avoid sunlight from 10 a.m through 4 p.m. when the sunlight is strongest and you are likely to get sunburn. Sunburn can be defined as a condition that your skin receives so much sunlight radiation that a skin color change is noticeable. Rules of thumb to avoid sunburn is, if your shadow is shorter than you are, then the sunlight is too strong and you can get sunburn. If you have to go outdoor, wear something protective such as clothes and big wide-trimmed hat to shield as much sunlight as possible"

Spyware: The New Cancer

2005-10-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

Spyware: The New Cancer: "Spyware: The New Cancer

Just like cancer, a computer virus program, whether Trojan, adware, or spyware can be deemed as any executing program that can infect your computer by recreating a copy of itself onto your system. Just like with cancerous cells in the human body, if not detected in time or found to be in the wrong place, any of these infectious programs can find themselves replicating and creating havoc throughout other parts of the machine.
When spyware was first discovered, just as was the case with cancer in the human body, it perplexed those who were infected by it because until something becomes known to the general public, there can be no reason for cure for that certain disease. For example, there was no cure for polio until the vaccine was created by Dr. Salk, and there was no cure for Trojan horse programs until they were discovered to have caused mass havoc. So if there is knowledge about what types of adware, Trojan, and spyware programs are infecting millions of people across the planet each and every day, why is there no cure for such programs?
There is a simple answer to this question, because economically, it doesn�t make since to have one solid end all be all type cures for these infectious programs. The reason for this is because countless numbers of suppliers of virus protection and detection programs would be remiss to find a cure for these things because it would subsequently put them out of business. This is not to say that they are out there putting these programs into circulation just to drum up business for their companies, or are they? It has been a conspiracy theory among countless numbers of people that the pharmaceutical industry in the United States finds themselves not wanting to find a cure for cancer because it would dampen their profits from having to buy treatment medicin"

Sunburn: Skin Cancer and Aging of the Skin

2005-10-26T10:23:00.001-07:00

Sunburn: Skin Cancer and Aging of the Skin: "Sunburn: Skin Cancer and Aging of the Skin

The experience of sunburn can be a very efficient (i.e. painful) reminder to heed adequate protection on future occasions. However more importantly, it should be a reminder of the long-term effects of sun exposure on our bodies and health � which can include aging of the skin and skin cancer.

In order to more fully understand these consequences, let�s take a look at exactly what sunburn is, its symptoms and its effect on the body.

Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun, or other ultraviolet light source (e.g. tanning lamps and welding arcs etc.), exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin. Melanin content varies greatly, but in general darker skinned people have more melanin than lighter skinned. (Although fairer skinned people are generally more prone to getting sunburn than darker skinned people, this certainly does not exclude the latter from risk.)

Sunburn destroys cells in the outer layer of the skin, damaging tiny blood vessels underneath. Burns deeper into the skin�s layers also damage elastic fibers in the skin, which over time and with repeated sun overexposure, can result in the appearance of yellowish, wrinkled skin.

The damage to skin cells from UV exposure (either sunlight or tanning lamps etc.) can also include damage to their DNA. It�s this repeated DNA damage, which can lead to a cell becoming cancerous. With the incidence of skin cancer rising dangerously in many parts of the world, and with its ability to develop and establish itself in the body �long� before external signs are detected, -- paying attention to this aspect of sun exposure and sunburn should certainly not be ignored if we are serious about p"

Sunburn, UV Overexposure & Skin Cancer: Prevention or Cure?

2005-10-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Sunburn, UV Overexposure & Skin Cancer: Prevention or Cure?: "Sunburn, UV Overexposure & Skin Cancer: Prevention or Cure?

Overexposure to the sun and UV rays is rarely obvious at the time, -- and on many occasions, probably quite unintentional. However repeated exposure has rather more adverse long-term implications for our bodies and our health.

We�re all well aware of the more obvious and painful symptoms of sunburn including hot, red, tender skin � which in the case of a more heavy burn can also include blistering, peeling and dehydration.

The damage that occurs beneath the skin as a result of sunburn is considerably �less obvious� at the time of exposure, and may in fact take years to produce symptoms visible to the naked eye.

The fact that damage caused to skin cells during sunburn can not only accelerate the aging process, but also increase the risk of cataracts and skin cancer, should certainly demand our attention.

When faced with the potential risk of having to treat more than just the temporary symptoms and pain of sunburn, doesn�t it make more sense to avoid the risk in the first place?

Seek prevention rather than cure!

So before you venture out into the sun again, remember these important tips to protect yourself from overexposure of UV rays and sunburn, and its associated risks:

1. Wear protective clothing, including a long-sleeve shirt and a hat. Consider the �additional� protection of an umbrella or shade where appropriate.

2. Avoid sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm if at all possible.

3. Remember that UV rays are present even on cloudy days.

4. Remember that sunlight is strongly reflected from sand, snow, ice, water and concrete, which can intensify your direct su"

Support Breast Cancer Foundation

2005-10-26T10:22:00.001-07:00

Support Breast Cancer Foundation: "Support Breast Cancer Foundation

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio Affiliate
Fund Raising Event � February 24

Cleveland OH: For more than 10 years, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio Affiliate has made great progress in the fight to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. The generosity of our donors is vital as we continue our efforts to help breast cancer patients today and invest in the health of future generations.

A special one-day event on Thursday, February the 24th has been scheduled for the greater Cleveland Ohio area.

The Cleveland area Oreck Locations, �Home of the Total Cleaning System� are hosting an event to support the efforts of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio Affiliate.

Stop in at any of the Cleveland area Oreck stores and tell the manager that you are there to support The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio Affiliate.

The manager will provide you with a free demonstration of the Oreck Cleaning System. You are not obligated to make a purchase; in fact, Oreck will give you a FREE Oreck Car Vacuum (retail value of $39.95) just for listening. Should you choose to make a purchase, you will receive a Substantial Discount!

The totals from this event are then tallied. Oreck will present The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio Affiliate a donation of 15% of this total!

Get ready for spring-cleaning, save on your purchase and at the same time, support a very worthy cause! Oreck is a Certified Senior Approved Service, see
http://www.seniorsapprove.com/Oreck-Vacuums.html

This one-day event runs from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February the 24th. Each of the C"

Support Cancer Research, Wear Cancer Wristbands

2005-10-26T10:22:00.000-07:00

Support Cancer Research, Wear Cancer Wristbands: "Support Cancer Research, Wear Cancer Wristbands

Cancer is a very serious illness. This dreaded disease has caused many deaths; cancer is a disease that�s characterized by uncontrollable cell division and the danger of these mutant cells to invade the neighboring healthy cells and infect them. There are many types of cancer and most of them are deadly which can cause death, while there are some treatments available; there has been no known cure that�s potently effective just yet. Some treatments can kill the cancerous cells while some control the symptoms such as pain. Millions every year gets afflicted with different types of cancer and millions more die every year all over the world. Cancer has been a serious predicament in the medical world and there are concerns on the probability of finding a cure soon.

There are some major efforts being done to correct this but funds have been dwindling making these researches an effort that needs the aid of many people. Many foundations, colleges and other medical groups are doing intensive scientific endeavors to understand fully the development of cancer and what possible treatments, therapies and cure could be done to prevent cancer and its growth. They are called cancer research. In cancer research they discover new methods of treating cancer with the development of new technology and new discoveries about the disease. With proper funding, cancer researches would be able to flourish and hopefully find the perfect cure.

Many organizations have been doing their best to help fund this research facilities, doing fund raising projects and programs for public awareness. It is essential for the public to take notice of this programs because anyone from anywhere can be afflicted with cancer. Gradually, more and more people have found way"

Tanning bed lotions can help prevent skin cancer

2005-10-24T21:08:00.000-07:00

Tanning bed lotions can help prevent skin cancer: "Tanning bed lotions can help prevent skin cancer

Know who would have that that a bull frog and a tanner had something in common. Well guess what, they do! The new Bullfrog Sunscreen Company offers a full line of sun and tanning bed lotions for residential and commercial use, to reduce your risk of tanning skin cancer. All of their products offer varying levels of sunscreen protection.

This new sunscreen and sun tan lotion line is bragging about its extra features that are perfect for the world we live in today. Their products are especially beneficial for those that enjoy the outdoors, for children, and for people who work outdoors and want to protect their skin

Their full line of creams and tanning lotions boast about their staying power. They are able to up to 8 hours, that�s nearly a full day of coverage with having to worry about reapplying.

Now if that�s not enough to tickle your fancy, this bullfrog is also a bug repellent. Nothing like having your frog on the job all day! Better yet, the manufacture guarantees that their product won�t drip no matter how much you sweat.

These pleasantly scented, non greasy lotions and creams are perfect for kids. No squirming and squealing because the lotion smells yucky. No fighting with them to stand still.

It�s also great for adults who don�t want to have a greasy residue on their skin. Very important if you work outside and don�t want to jeopardize you�re safely with slippery oily skin.

This line produces an SPF ranging from 15 to 45. This product line doesn�t cater for those people looking for a dark tan, but it does cater to those looking to protect their skin from burning and damage. It�s also a great product choice for those that burn easily.

If you or "

Teens to Raise Money in Skateboarding Marathon for Cancer Research

2005-10-24T21:07:00.001-07:00

Teens to Raise Money in Skateboarding Marathon for Cancer Research: "Teens to Raise Money in Skateboarding Marathon for Cancer Research

A very resourceful teen from Ontario, Canada, will be skating across North America to Canada to help raise funds for cancer research.

Skate4Cancer is a marathon that will begin in Los Angeles and end in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Beginning in early March, Robert Dyer, Kyle Massaar and a group of friends plan to visit skateparks to promote Skate4cancer and to raise awareness of cancer research and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Robert Dyer will be skateboarding the distance--around 5,000 miles from Los Angeles to Canada. He is working with a personal trainer every morning. What's more he is following a diet and exercise program to prepare himself for the marathon, which will include trekking through the desert and the rockies.

The gang has already been hosting events to collect donations for the supplies and equipment they will need for the trip, including propane stoves, Hammocks, flashing Lights, tents, coolers, microwave, fridge, and several propane tanks. They will be dedicating their journey to their heroes, Tony Hawk and Terry Fox, and to cancer victims everywhere. Rob will dedicate The first and last kilometer of the trip to the memory of Wendy M. Dyer.

Schedule

Los Angeles to Orange March 3 to 6

Orange to Ontario March 7 to 10

Ontario to Phoenix March 11 to 26

Phoenix to Houston March 27 to May 17

Houston to Waveland May 18 to June 13

Waveland to Knoxville June 14 to 27 "

The Best Cancer Treatment Options (Article 6 of 6)

2005-10-24T21:07:00.000-07:00

The Best Cancer Treatment Options (Article 6 of 6): "The Best Cancer Treatment Options (Article 6 of 6)

OK, enough of the philosophy! What, specifically, do I recommend
you take to overcome your cancer and get 'cancer-free.' [We're
not using the word 'cure' simply because, as you recall, we're
healthy with just a million or so cancer cells being produced
every day by our cell division process.]

So, you have gotten a start on changing your lifestyle -- diet,
exercise and supplements. You have started on a program to
stimulate your immune system. What's next?

YOUR CAMPAIGN

You're battling cancer. Don't kid yourself. It is a formidable
foe. You don't just continue your normal routine of a stressful
workday, emotional stress, travel, etc. You must make cancer
your 'life' until you overcome it. But you can overcome it, as
millions of others have. I know several hundred of them
personally and I admire each and every one. This is like a
military campaign. You have to have a good strategy, and then,
you must employ the best weapons.

I can't recommend specific treatments for individuals. There are
liability problems with doing that. I'm a 'reporter,' not a
medical professional. What I can do is describe for you what I
would do if I 'had' cancer. What type of cancer? It would not
matter. I would pursue the same course if it were colon, lung,
prostate, or pancreatic cancer -- or even if it were leukemia
or lymphoma or melanoma. There are some specific things I would
take, in addition, if I had certain kinds of cancer. These are
discussed in detail in my book. But, in general, this is a
regimen I would follow regardless of the typ"

The Best Way To Prevent Cancer And Get Healthy

2005-10-24T21:06:00.001-07:00

The Best Way To Prevent Cancer And Get Healthy: "The Best Way To Prevent Cancer And Get Healthy

It�s not unusual matter if you are asked to consume fresh fruit and vegetables to prevent cancer. Once you took those foods rich with antioxidant, you are preventing various kinds of diseases from your body.

Okay, so what�s the correlation between cancer and antioxidant? Have you got information on those two subjects? Of course you know that cancer is very dangerous, and that it may take your life away if it�s not treated well or earlier. One of the ways of preventing cancer is by taking antioxidant. Now let us see further details about antioxidant and how it�s going to make our body healthy.

Our body naturally produces chemical elements (reactive molecules) called free radicals. They can cause permanent damage to our cells. Cancer, aging, and cardiovascular disease are the causes of this damage. To protect us from these diseases, antioxidant plays a great role.

Antioxidant protects body cells from the bad impacts of free radicals, such as pollution, exhaust fumes, radiation, certain drugs, chemical exposure, and even processed food. How can you get this antioxidant then? Actually, our body has built natural methods of antioxidant in order to neutralize the free radicals. However, today�s environment is hazardous and has increased more free radicals which our body may not maintain anymore. Luckily, we have the nature to help us live longer.

Yes, the nature produces many important substances that function as good antioxidant. Food nutrients and botanicals they produce have great roles in improving body�s health. To be exact, fresh foods like fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants other than those you can get from pills. Thus, eating them will prevent you from cancer and m"

The Cancer Research Industry

2005-10-24T21:06:00.000-07:00

The Cancer Research Industry: "The Cancer Research Industry

Many volunteers world-wide commit themselves to raising funds for cancer research and cancer charities. Many hundreds of thousands more work in the industry as carers, or researching, prescribing, diagnosing and manufacturing drugs. Huge companies spend fortunes on cancer research. After so long and so many billions spent what exactly has cancer research revealed?

There have been regular breakthroughs in our understanding of cancer, but little progress in its treatment. Modern research into cancer began in the 1940�s and 50�s when scientists isolated substances that killed cancer cells growing in a petri dish, or leukaemia cells in laboratory mice. Early successes in chemotherapy set the pace and received much media exposure, even though they only applied to 5% of cancer treatments at most.

Serving humanity by solving its major diseases has a celebrity status, there is a lot of kudos and an air of Hollywood involved in such things. Cancer research is high profile activity and every now and then a scientific treatment is discovered that gains wide recognition, such as the HPV-16 trial, but it only applies itself to the treatment of a small percentage of cancers. Mass-media hype is part of the problem of how we see cancer. Early discoveries set up an expectation that there was a cure-all treatment, a �magic bullet� that would make its discoverer famous by curing cancer across the world. The idea stems in part from aspirin, the original bullet that magically finds its way to the pain and diminishes it.

In the 1950�s and 60�s huge and expensive research projects were set up to test every known substance to see if it effected cancer cells. You might remember the discovery of the Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharansus Roseus), which revealed alkaloi"

The Cause Of Cancer

2005-10-24T21:05:00.001-07:00

The Cause Of Cancer: "The Cause Of Cancer

Cancer is the disease of the cells. It is an abnormal growth of cells, which tend to reproduce in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, spread or metastasize. A cancerous growth or tumor is also known as a malignant growth or tumor. A growth or tumor, which is non-malignant is called benign. Such tumors are not cancer.
Cancer is not a single disease. It is a group of more than hundred different and distinctive diseases. It is not contagious. Cancer can involve any tissue of the body and have many different forms in each body area. Most cancers are named for the type of cell or organ in which they start. If a cancer spreads (metastasizes), the new tumor bears the same name as the original(primary) tumor.
Cancer is the Latin word for crab. The ancients used the word to mean a malignancy, doubtless because of the crab-like tenacity a malignant tumor sometimes seems to show in grasping the tissues it invades. Cancer may also be called malignancy, a malignant tumor, or a neoplasm (literally, a new growth).
In medicine, common term for neoplasms, or tumors, that are malignant is known as Cancer. Like benign tumors, malignant tumors do not respond to body mechanisms that limit cell growth. Unlike benign tumors, malignant tumors consist of undifferentiated, or unspecialized, cells that show an atypical cell structure and do not function like the normal cells from the organ from which they derive. Cancer cells, unlike normal cells, lack contact inhibition; cancer cells growing in laboratory tissue culture do not stop growing when they touch each other on a glass or other solid surface but grow in masses several layers deep.
Cancer results from mutations of certain genes that allow the cells to begin their uncontrolled growth. These mutations are either inherited or acquired. Acquired muta"

The Day I Was Diagnosed Having Cancer

2005-10-24T21:05:00.000-07:00

The Day I Was Diagnosed Having Cancer: "The Day I Was Diagnosed Having Cancer

Sure you�ll going to be worried learning about this piece of news. It took a lot of courage in me to discuss a sickness that is so close to death. It would mean the end of everything�.From the traveling that I enjoy the most. From breezing through the lights and sounds of Los Angeles, the eye-catching Hong Kong-based signature clothes, the scenery of New Zealand to the aroma of my home sweet home. It would mean the end of my sleepless nights of chatting, and writing testimonials in friendster and other forms of letters. It would mean the end of my favorite past time which is malling.It would mean the end of being with my family who cares and loves me so much and it would be the end of hanging-out with my friends. I can�t stand these realities that would soon unfold my future. I�m scared but I know I will survive.

It really is a fact that I upset a lot of people from the time I was born. Given that my name is SMILE, I should have brought smiles to people. Yet, I�ve been so hard-headed, inconsiderate, unforgiving, and most of all�selfish. I�ve been so crazy, oftentimes, fickle-minded. I�ve made decisions based from others� perception not mine. I�ve been involved with my first boyfriend ever during junior year in College whom I love dearly until this very day. Yet, we are bound to take different paths and choices to make our lives worth living. My only consolation? We remained the best of friends.

On one hand, I often wondered why of all people I was the chosen one. I�m still young, active, and vibrant. But I guess there seems to have no choice but to accept my fate. Whatever reason it was, I don�t know. Let me tell you all time and again, I�m not complaining but yes, I am sad. Wish I could turn the situation into a ligh"

The Diet / Cancer Link

2005-10-24T09:35:00.001-07:00

The Diet / Cancer Link: "The Diet / Cancer Link

Attitudes to the link between diet and cancer are changing fast. The World Cancer Research Fund was founded specifically to fund and sponsor education and research into the diet-cancer link. There is mounting evidence that the high fat intake in a typical Western diet, along with the low intake of nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits and wholegrains, may be responsible for up to 35% of cancers.

The World Cancer Research Fund is the only major national charity concerned with the link between cancer and food, nutrition and lifestyle factors. Their report �Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: a global perspective� gives guidelines consistent with those published by the World Health Organisation, the E.U. �Europe against Cancer� initiative and other authoritative organisations. The idea of an �anti-cancer diet� promotes prevention by strengthening the immune system directly and has partly led to the promotion of a �five a day� campaign for fresh fruit and vegetables.

The intensification of agricultural practices has led to a decline of between 25% to 75% in the levels of key mineral nutrients in farmed vegetables over the last 60 years. There has also been a rise in farmed fruit sugar levels, so much so that some �natural� fruit juices now contain as much sugar as a fizzy drink.

If we can source quality food, our cooking methods often destroy the nutritional content. Studies show that fresh, uncooked vegetables strengthen the immune system and increase resistance to many diseases. Cabbage placed in cold water and boiled loses about 75% of its vitamin C content. Similarly fresh peas cooked for only five minutes lose 20-40% of their Thiamine content and 30-40% of their vitamin C. About 50% of vitamin E is destroyed by frying or baking "

The Diet Cancer Story

2005-10-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

The Diet Cancer Story: "The Diet Cancer Story

Copyright 2005 by http://www.organicgreens.us and Loring Windblad. This article may be freely copied and used on other web sites only if it is copied complete with all links and text intact and unchanged except for minor improvements such as misspellings and typos.

My wife has had 10 tumors removed from her breasts. The first two and the last two (1 each breast each occurrence) were benign. The six in between (four in the right breast, two in the left breast) were malignant. Although the diagnosis of breast cancer is a devastating experience, most women face up to and cope well with it. In fact, studies show that many respond with renewed vigour and enjoyment of life and stronger interpersonal ties. But there is an inevitable period of adjustment, usually improved by knowing as much as possible about the disease.

My wife was been �free of cancer� for well over 5 years, but at her last mammogram checkup they discovered a growth they could not otherwise account for and want to do another byopsy-type lump removal. This inevitably raises the heady and frightening spectre of �cancer� once again. As I write, this �ectomy� is still in our future, so the results and reactions are also �still in our future. We�ve been there, several times, but that won�t make a diagnosis of malignancy any easier, any less emotionally traumatic, even though the �period of adjustment� is eased somewhat.

So after 8-9 years cancer free she was diagnosed in January, 2005 with another lump and it was removed in early April, 2005. Yes, it was malignant, but, in the doctor�s words, it was a �friendly� tumor. Our �period of adjustment� has been much easier this time around.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in North America (after heart and other "

THE EPIDEMIC OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER

2005-10-24T09:34:00.001-07:00

THE EPIDEMIC OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER: "THE EPIDEMIC OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER

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

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

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

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

CURADERM BEC 5

Curaderm BEC 5 is non toxic and does not affect the heartbeat or blood flow.
It is a natural effective tropical treatment used to cure skin cancer.
This medicine is also very effective to treat true malignant skin ca"

The Facts About Lung Cancer - Better To Be Aware

2005-10-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

The Facts About Lung Cancer - Better To Be Aware: "The Facts About Lung Cancer - Better To Be Aware

Keep yourself abreast of facts about lung cancer, as the statistics of affliction are staggering and in most cases, lung cancer can even be prevented. Cancer, the dreaded disease, is a malady marked by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which rapidly destroy healthy tissue. Although changes in the lung begin almost immediately upon exposure to carcinogens, lung cancer takes years to develop.

In fact, Mesothelioma research news states that the period of the onset of Mesothelioma cancer could be from 10 to 60 years from the time of exposure to asbestos.

What Do We Know About Lung Cancer So Far?

Lung cancer facts indicate that most people afflicted with the disease are those over fifty who have been smoking for a long period. Research news points out that the symptoms of lung cancer are dependant on several factors, including the location of the tumor in the lung. A chronic cough, repeated lung infections, wheezing, chest pain - any or all of these may be indicative of lung cancer.

Cigarette smoke, with its high concentration of carcinogens, inhaled by both smokers and nonsmokers is the leading cause of lung cancer. Facts about environmental exposure to Radon compounded with smoking increases the risk of lung cancer. Another principal cause of lung cancer is occupational exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, which has been documented in many Mesothelioma lung cancer cases.

Treatment of lung cancer is currently limited in its efficacy. Different types of carcinomas involve different regions of the lung, giving rise to different symptoms, and requiring different lines of treatment.

Lung cancer treatment is also different in cases where cancer cells spread from othe"

The Insidiousness of Breast Cancer and its Current Treatment

2005-10-24T09:33:00.001-07:00

The Insidiousness of Breast Cancer and its Current Treatment: "The Insidiousness of Breast Cancer and its Current Treatment

In our modern world, the benefits that today�s manufacturing and agricultural activities have brought us is more than painfully offset by the damage to our personal health and wellness. During the course of our daily lives, we are continually exposed to common household products such as detergents, insulation, fabric treatments, flame retardants, cosmetics, paints, upholstery preservatives, and coatings for electronic equipment. When these chemicals accumulate within our bodies, they distribute into body fluids as well. While it is painfully clear that we may find such toxic chemicals as fire retardants in the breast milk of Americans who unsuspectingly ingest these and unhealthy levels of many other of toxins form the air they breath, the water they drink, and the food they eat, then it is obvious that our drive for cultural, technological, and scientific advancement has taken a wrong turn somewhere along the way. The chemicals we have produced and utilized in the modern era have had many negative effects upon various human body organ systems and have caused many health problems that will have serious implications far into the future. Data from recent explorations into these issues suggest that all of us are at risk of developing serious diseases from long-term exposure to these chemicals that we had hoped would improve our lives. Our synthetic chemicalization of planet Earth, in the past 60 years, is showing up as a body burden that is a physical tragedy and a fiscal catastrophe. Nowhere are these terrifying results more evident than in today�s battles with breast cancer.

The link between toxins in our environment and diseases like breast cancer showing up in our populations is"

The Personality Traits of a Baby Born Under The Sign Of Cancer

2005-10-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

The Personality Traits of a Baby Born Under The Sign Of Cancer: "The Personality Traits of a Baby Born Under The Sign Of Cancer

Your Cancer Baby..

June 21 - July 22

A Cancer child can be independent from a young age, often playing alone for hours and inventing invisible playmates. Cancer babies are fascinated by colors and pictures, and they love the different tastes of delicious foods and drinks. Cancer children need to be hugged and loved and they thrive when encouraged. A Cancer baby will change moods frequently and will withdraw themselves if they suffer any kind of rejection. Young Cancer children are quite capable of using tears to get what they want and Cancer babies have a reputation for crying a lot.

However, Cancerians are delightful and fascinating children whose changing moods are shown on their faces. They are imaginative and will thrive when given a lot of warmth and attention. Your Cancer child will be easy to manage and discipline and will be well-mannered. Most Cancerians prefer to be the leader rather than to follow.

When raising a Cancer child you will need to give constant reassurance when she is fearful, which is likely to be often. These children are very sensitive to emotional hurts and rejections and will need your support to ensure that they do not feel unloved. The danger is that they may withdraw into themselves for self-protection.

You should encourage your child to express emotions in poetry, painting, music, acting or any other creative activity. Parents will need to find a compromise between being too firm and spoiling your child.

Cancerians are unlikely to complain when they are ill. Typical illnesses involve the upper digestive track - the stomach.

About the Author
Tony Luck runs a site offering advice to new moms. Included i"

The Risk Of Recurrence In Prostate Cancer

2005-10-24T09:32:00.001-07:00

The Risk Of Recurrence In Prostate Cancer: "The Risk Of Recurrence In Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer disease

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. The treatment options for prostate cancer are:

- Deferred treatment often called �wa"

Thirty Things You Can Do To Avoid Cancer

2005-10-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

Thirty Things You Can Do To Avoid Cancer: "Thirty Things You Can Do To Avoid Cancer

1. Make sure you have a pure source of foodstuffs. Obtain fresh, organic produce regularly by joining a vegetable box scheme

2. Eliminate plastic storage containers from your kitchen and do not buy or store food in plastic or clingfilm

3. Try not to cook the life out of food. Steam vegetables such as brocolli or cauliflower to maintain their integrity and nutritional value

4. Eat wide from many sources for a balanced diet. Include nuts, herbs, lentils and fresh, organic, locally grown produce

5. Find different ways to give yourself a regular, yearly detox

6. Think about and act on your health in a preventative way. Try out some alternative therapies to help you switch on a health sense

7. Test your bodies PH rating. Cancer loves sugar and readily available proteins in an acid environment. Quit taking sugar as much as you can and eat foods that balance your PH

8. Throw your microwave away. Recent tests show 97% of flavonoids lost in brocolli by microwaving

9. Do a toxin stocktake on your household products and food sources. Throw away any harmful chemicals you are persuaded to put into your environment or yourself by advertisers

10. Make sure that your air and water supplies are as pure as possible. Exercise in a healthy, non-toxic environment

11. Find out more about your immune system and how to support it in thought, word and deed

12. Avoid known stressors such as alcohol, tobacco, coffee, extreme conditions and so on, as much as possible

13. Check your home and work for sources of harmful radiation

14. Avoid using deodorants and sun screens containing parabens

15. Avoid factory farmed products such as "

To Prevent The Cancer Diagnosis, You Should....

2005-10-24T09:31:00.001-07:00

To Prevent The Cancer Diagnosis, You Should....: "To Prevent The Cancer Diagnosis, You Should....

All my experience watching people 'get' and overcome cancer
can be boiled down into one sentence: What we put in our
mouth causes and reverses all degenerative diseases. All
of them can be avoided and overcome by correcting what we
put in our mouth (just another way of saying the same thing).

DIET

So, first things first. Detoxify your body and avoid cancer
(and all other degenerative diseases) by fixing your diet.
Stop eating processed food (hydrolized this and hydrogenated
that), dairy, red meat, sugar and other sweeteners (even honey
and maple syrup), preservatives and chemicals. Stop drinking
coffee and alcohol and using cigarettes and prescription drugs.
Hmmmmm. Tall order.

[Of course, I'm not recommending that you stop taking prescription
drugs immediately. Consult your doctor. In Chapter 1 of my
book are 11 website directories of 'holistic' doctors who are
sympathetic with this approach and will help you gradually elim-
inate your prescription drugs -- all of which have side effects.]

Diet books abound. Many are worthless. The theories in one are
contradicted by those in another. Find any book by John McDougall,
Susan Powter, Robert Pritikin, Gary Null, Dean Ornish, Neal Barnard
and Terry Sintani. You'll get sound advice on your diet. They
describe a diet {and give you tasty recipes) based on whole grains,
beans, most vegetables, some local fruit and small amounts of
poultry and seafood (if your system is compatible with seafood).
This is how you get and stay well.

Did you know that many studies with fruit flies and mice (they live
"

Tomatoes Fight Cancer Best When Used With Broccoli

2005-10-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

Tomatoes Fight Cancer Best When Used With Broccoli: "Tomatoes Fight Cancer Best When Used With Broccoli

A recent study suggested that eating tomatoes and broccoli together can enhance the anti-cancer potentency possessed by tomatoes and broccoli.
In the study, rats were injected with human prostate tumors. And they were fed powdered tomato and dried broccoli. Used also in the study was finasteride, a drug that shows to slow the benign growth of the prostate.
The study found that the rats use diets with tomatoes and or broccoli get the smaller tumors. The diet with both tomatoes and broccoli is most effective and finasteride is least effective in slowing the tumor growth.
Tomatoes are known for its anti-cancer properties. Lycopene is believed to be the major active component in tomatoes that is responsible for the anti-cancer activity.
Anti-cancer bioactivity has been reported in broccoli. It's believed that glucosinolates may be responsible.
The study was conducted by Dr. John Erdman and colleagues at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
####
John Roberts is a freelance writer for foodconsumer.com

Written by: Dr. John Roberts"

Two Substances That May Reduce the Risk Of Cancer

2005-10-24T09:30:00.001-07:00

Two Substances That May Reduce the Risk Of Cancer: "Two Substances That May Reduce the Risk Of Cancer

Food helps us by supplying many vital micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Your genetic composition can make you susceptible to some types of cancer. Your way of eating plays a major role in increasing or reducing the risk of cancer.
Phytochemicals are non-nutritive substances found in plants. They protect us against diseases when they are in our body. Isoflavones and Lycopene are phytochemicals. Isoflavones decrease the risk of breast cancer for premenopausal women, while Lycopene decreases the prostate cancer risk in middle aged men.
Soya is a great source of Isoflavones like genisteinm and daidzein. Although isoflavones are weak estrogens, the established hypothesis has been that isoflavones exert antiestrogenic effects when placed in a high-estrogen environment (pre-menopausal women) and estrogenic effects when in a low-estrogen environment, (post-menopausal women).
Daidzein was found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in many studies.
Genistein:
Reduces the protective mechanisms of cancer cells.
Acts as an antioxidant.
Inhibits several enzymes in cellular signaling pathways.
Increases levels of transforming growth factor-beta' that inhibits the growth of tumor cells.
Inhibits the growth of wide range of both hormone-dependent and hormone-independent cancer cells.
Decreased rates of breast, uterus and prostate cancers are associated with Soya consumption because of its antiestrogenic action.
Lycopenes:
Tomatoes, watermelon and other orange-to-red colored vegetables and fruits like paprika, rose-hips etc. contain abundant lycopenes. A better level of Lycopene is produced from tomatoes when they cooked with olive or canola oil.
Lycopenes are natural"

Two Substances That May Reduce the Risk Of Cancer

2005-10-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

Ultimate Cancer Breakthroughs!

2005-10-24T09:29:00.001-07:00

Ultimate Cancer Breakthroughs!: "Ultimate Cancer Breakthroughs!

We all know someone that either has cancer now or has died from it. Cancer is the Bubonic Plague of our times and despite billions of dollars in research, chemotherapy remains one of the most popular forms of treatment within the established medical community. Although chemotherapy is without question an effective means of attacking and killing cancer, an astounding 96% of all cancer patients who die do so because of complications arising from the treatment itself and not the cancer! This is because chemotherapy does not distinguish between cancer cells and healthy cells within the host body�it attacks and kills all cells indiscriminately! Often, patients receiving chemotherapy notice a drastic reduction in energy along with other side-effects such as vomiting, loss of appetite and much more! What is wrong with this picture?

But cancer remains treatable in most cases and there are definitely more options available to patients other than the common treatments used within the medical community today! For instance, have you ever heard of a Targeted Cancer Cell Regimen? This radical and highly effective treatment actually starves the tumor cells while leaving normal cells alone! Scientists have even discovered cancer-seeking agents that are several thousand times smaller than the average cell which actively attack the tumor at its source and inhibit feeding, resulting in a non-toxic destruction of the cancer! There are numerous other �alternative� treatment options available to cancer sufferers without the harmful side-effects of traditional treatments including: herbal remedies, substances which prevent a tumor from metastasizing, and many more that many in the established medical community do not even offer as potential options!

There is indeed a great re"

Understanding Breast Cancer

2005-10-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

Understanding Breast Cancer: "Understanding Breast Cancer

Our body is made up thousands of cells that differ in size, shape and function. Controlled by our DNA, each cell is programmed to perform certain tasks and after a specified period of time - die. This is normally done in an orderly manner. However, if our cells are exposed to carcinogens, viruses or ionizing radiation, for example, the DNA can become damaged creating havoc with this once orderly process. Said another way, if the rate of new cell growth in the body overcomes the rate of cell death, tumors can develop. If these cells invade and destroy surrounding normal tissues, the abnormal cell growth is considered to be cancerous.
In the US, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 30 and 50. Rarely diagnosed before a woman reaches 25, the number of incidents rises with age, peaking at menopause and decreasing once menopause had passed. About 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and about 40% of those diagnosed die within 10 years. Scientists believe these numbers are increasing.
Overwhelming evidence into the cause of breast cancer suggests the female hormone estrogen plays a central role in this disease. Studies indicate that estrogen stimulates the cells of the breast to form cancerous cells. Thus a prolonged uninterrupted presence of high estrogen levels in the body may predispose a woman to breast cancer.
These studies also indicate the less time a woman is exposed to her own reproductive hormones, the lower her risk of developing breast cancer is. This includes women who enter menses at a later age as well as women who enter menopause, both naturally and artificially, before the age of 45. Pregnancy, breast feeding, physical activity, a low fat, high fiber diet also helps to reduce the amount of estrogen flowing "

Understanding Breast Cancer Staging.

2005-10-23T10:04:00.000-07:00

Understanding Breast Cancer Staging.: "Understanding Breast Cancer Staging.

N.B This topic will make you understand why it is important to do monthly breast exam. The earlier the cancer is detected, the better the prognosis.

Breast cancer staging
To stage cancer, the American Joint Committee on Cancer, first places the cancer in a letter category using the tumor, nodes, metastasis (TNM) classification system. The stage of a breast cancer describes its size and the extent to which it has spread. The staging system ranges from stage 0 to stage IV according to tumor size, lymph nodes involved, and distant metastasis.

T indicates tumor size. The letter T is followed by a number from 0 to 4, which describes the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to the skin or chest wall under the breast. Higher T numbers indicate a larger tumor and/or more extensive spread to tissues surrounding the breast.

TX: The tumor cannot be assessed.
T0: No evidence of a tumor is present.
Tis: The cancer may be LCIS, DCIS, or Paget disease.
T1: The tumor is 2 cm or smaller in diameter.
T2: The tumor is 2-5 cm in diameter.
T3: The tumor is more than 5 cm in diameter.
T4: The tumor is any size, and it has attached itself to the chest wall and spread to the pectoral (chest) lymph nodes.

N indicates palpable nodes. The letter N is followed by a number from 0 to 3, which indicates whether the cancer has spread to lymph nodes near the breast and, if so, whether the affected nodes are fixed to other structures under the arm.

NX: Lymph nodes cannot be assessed (eg, lymph nodes were previously removed).
N0: Cancer has not spread to lymph nodes.
N1: Cancer has spread to the movable ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes (underarm lymph nodes on the same"

Up Close And Personal With Someone Who Has Lived With Colorectal Cancer

2005-10-23T10:03:00.002-07:00

Up Close And Personal With Someone Who Has Lived With Colorectal Cancer: "Up Close And Personal With Someone Who Has Lived With Colorectal Cancer

(NC)-Imagine being 41 years old and being told by your family physician that you have colorectal cancer and that it has spread to other areas of your body. Treatment will involve surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Automatically your mind is racing with all sorts of questions - Am I going to die? How am I going to tell my family? What will the surgery involve? What is chemotherapy and radiation exactly? How bad will the side effects of these therapies be? How do I cope with colorectal cancer?
'Finding out you have colorectal cancer or any other type of cancer is never easy and will inevitably bring about many changes,' says Bunnie Schwartz, Founder and Co-Director of The National Colorectal Cancer Campaign, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness and funding for vital research for this deadly disease. 'However, having a positive attitude and taking control of your illness will help you to cope better and will allow you to regain a sense of power over your life,' she adds.
Bunnie lost her husband, Howard, last year to colorectal cancer. He was only 47 years old. She also lost her sister to the disease a few years ago. Nevertheless, she emphasizes the fact that her husband never stopped living. He changed his life and adapted to leading a life with colorectal cancer. Bunnie is dedicated to increasing awareness about this disease and candidly answers questions about colorectal cancer and how it affected her family. Her organization raises funds for this disease through their annual gala dinner and walk/run. This year the gala will be held on March 29th and the walk/run will take place on June 1st.
Q. How ol"

Victoriosos, Cancer Victor - Spanish Version

2005-10-23T10:03:00.001-07:00

Victoriosos, Cancer Victor - Spanish Version: "Victoriosos, Cancer Victor - Spanish Version

Cada ma�ana, durante cinco o seis d�as del oto�o del 2003, not� que aparec�a un material pegajoso del color de la orina sobre mi antebrazo y muslo. Finalmente, para mi angustia y horror, descubr� que ese material pegajoso goteaba f�cilmente de mi pez�n izquierdo. Al no poder creerlo, me desplome sobre la silla de mi habitaci�n, con un remolino de sentimientos producto de la mezcla entre mi pena y temor. Me qued� mirando fijamente la pared blanca, sinti�ndome vac�a, distante, desconectada de lo que acababa de ver. Llam� a mi m�dico y le dije que no era una emergencia, pero que necesitaba atenci�n inmediata. Que se pod�a tratar de C�ncer.

Despu�s de examinarme, los especialistas en c�ncer de mama me solicitaron estudios de mamograf�a y ultrasonido. Se me realizaron dos sesiones tom�ndome dos placas de rayos x de cada mama y una tercera placa de rayos x de un �rea espec�fica de mi mama derecha. En el estudio de ultrasonido pude ver el �rea de mi mama derecha donde realizaron la placa extra de mamograf�a. Hab�a una masa oscura. Despu�s de la biopsia de mi mama derecha, me diagnosticaron carcinoma d�ctil infiltrante de mama, un raro, agresivo y mortal c�ncer productor de met�stasis en los huesos y pulmones. Yo ten�a los s�ntomas de met�stasis en ambos lugares.

El ultrasonido de mi mama izquierda mostr� una estela de peque�as gotas, masas desde mi axila hasta el pez�n. �Esto no puede ser bueno�, pens�. Estas masas rozaban contra los conductos, produciendo sangrado y el drenaje del material pegajoso del color de la orina. Mi mama izquierda fue diagnosticada de una enfermedad rara de los conductos. Mi onc�loga crey� que yo tambi�n ten�a c�ncer en"

Victorious, Cancer Victor

2005-10-23T10:03:00.000-07:00

Victorious, Cancer Victor: "Victorious, Cancer Victor

Victorious
By Doreene Clement

www.the5yearjournal.com
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�There it is again.� I muttered to myself, frustrated as I washed my arm.

Every morning for five or six days in the fall of 2003, I noticed rust-colored sticky stuff appearing on my left forearm and thigh. Finally, to my shock and horror, I discovered that the rust-colored sticky stuff was easily dripping from my left nipple. In disbelief, I collapsed into my bedroom chair, swirling with a mix of grief and fear. I stared at the blank white wall, feeling vacant, distant, disconnected from what I�d just seen. I called my doctor and was told this was not an emergency, but did need immediate attention. It could be cancer.

After an exam, the breast cancer specialist made an appointment for a mammogram and ultrasound. They took two sets of two x-rays on each breast and a third x-ray of a specific area of my right breast. In the ultrasound I could see the area of my right breast where they�d done the extra mammogram. There was a dark mass. After the biopsy on my right breast, I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductile carcinoma, a rare, aggressive, deadly cancer that metastasize to the bones and lungs. Next is death. I had symptoms of both bone and lung cancer.

The ultrasound of my left breast showed a trail of little beads, masses from my underarm to my nipple. �This couldn�t be good,� I thought. These masses rubbed against the ducts, causing bleeding and discharge. That was the rust-colored sticky stuff. My left breast was diagnosed with a rare duct disease. My oncologist felt that I also had cancer in this breast. She was deeply concerned, and wanted to immediately remove the mass in my right breast and cut off 1/3 or more of my left brea"

Vitamin E and Lung Cancer Prevention

2005-10-23T10:02:00.001-07:00

Vitamin E and Lung Cancer Prevention: "Vitamin E and Lung Cancer Prevention

(NC)-Lung cancer, the most preventative of all human cancers, remains the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Several studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation is associated with a lower risk of developing lung cancer in non-smokers. Unfortunately, the same benefit was not seen in smokers. The most effective health action for smokers is still to stop smoking.
It is believed that the beneficial effect of vitamin E is a consequence of its antioxidant role, which may be enhanced when taken in combination with
other antioxidants such as vitamin C, beta-carotene and selenium. All of these nutrients are available in a quality multivitamin such as Centrum�, available in your local pharmacy. For more information on supplementation, visit www.centrumvitamins.ca.
- News Canada
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W.H.O. gets cancer

2005-10-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

W.H.O. gets cancer: "W.H.O. gets cancer

Below The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) summarise what we know about cancer from scientific research:

Cancer is largely preventable: by stopping smoking, providing healthy food and avoiding the exposure to carcinogens.

Some of the most frequent cancer types are curable by surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The chance of cure increases substantially if cancer is detected early.

Quality of life of cancer patients and their families can be greatly improved by the provision of palliative care.

Cancer control is a public health approach aimed at reducing causes and consequences of cancer by translating our knowledge into practice.

Recommendations from the World Health Organisation concerning cancer include action in the following areas:

minimising or eliminating exposure to cancer causes

reducing individual susceptibility to the effects of these causes

serving the greatest public health potential

identifying the most cost-effective long-term cancer control

tobacco control

obesity control

control of composition of the diet

control of consumption of alcoholic beverages

The World Health Organisation sees cancer prevention programmes as part of integrated, national strategies. The risks they identify for cancer above are common to all noncommunicable diseases including heart, diabetes and respiratory problems. Prevention programmes for all chronic diseases are able to use the same surveillance and health promotion techniques. According to WHO recognised causes of cancer include:

occupational and environmental exposure to a number of chemicals

links between a number of infections and certain types of cancer

"

Walk to beat breast cancer

2005-10-22T16:04:00.001-07:00

Walk to beat breast cancer: "Walk to beat breast cancer

WOMEN with breast cancer who walk at least an hour a week have a better chance of beating the disease than those who don't exercise at all, researchers said. 'It is well established that exercise plays an important role in preventing many diseases, including breast cancer,' said lead researcher Michelle Holmes of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

'However, we found that women who are physically active after breast cancer diagnosis may lower their risk of death from breast cancer and cancer recurrence.' Even walking an hour a week lifted survival rates but exercising more than five hours a week did not confer any added survival benefit. The study noted discouraging estimates that women with breast cancer tend to decrease their levels of physical activity by two hours a week and those whoa re obese reduce activity even more.

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www.medical-explorer.com

Written by: Anonymous"

We Shouldn't Have Burnt The Witches: Philosophy And Cancer Treatment

2005-10-22T16:04:00.000-07:00

We Shouldn't Have Burnt The Witches: Philosophy And Cancer Treatment: "We Shouldn't Have Burnt The Witches: Philosophy And Cancer Treatment

1000 years ago in Europe pre-Christian tribes originally had a Goddess culture - a matriarchy where the earth and nature and their cycles and secrets were revered. In pre-industrial societies illness was not seen as a 'random assault from outside' but as a deeply significant life event integral to the sufferer's whole being - spiritual, moral, physical and life course - past, present and future. Dis-ease was interpreted as packed with moral, spiritual and religious messages as one of the many ways through which 'God revealed his will to mankind'. Other philosophies of medicine such as Ayurvedic or Tibetan think similarly, in these, dis-ease has a karmic aspect.

Around the tenth century in Europe - after the so called 'Dark Ages' - women, the original stewards of the land (men did �animal husbandry�), were dispossessed of it by the new patriarchies of the Church and State. This male hierarchy hid the things they were most afraid of, namely the fact that it is women who hold the key to the processes and powers of life. They took them as their own, decreeing laws about how we should behave to impose control and inventing 'original sin'. Allied to this there came a prolonged persecution of women, especially any of those involved in healing. Some sources estimate about 5 - 9 million women were destroyed across Europe during this persecution. Essentially the role of women as healers and midwives was discouraged and �home-making� and its many associated skills is still regarded as a �worthless� career according to our primarily fiscal values based on GDP.

When a patriarchy takes over a matriarchy as a fundamental paradigm "

Wear Sunglasses to Prevent Cancer

2005-10-22T16:03:00.001-07:00

Wear Sunglasses to Prevent Cancer: "Wear Sunglasses to Prevent Cancer

Did you ever think that the sun could be cancerous? Not just for your skin, but for your eyes as well. There have been several scientific studies that are concluding that if you are out in the sun for too long without sunglasses, you may be at risk of developing cancer. Without sunglasses, the sun beating in your eyes will serve you at risk for getting cataracts in your eyes, different growths on the eye, and what they refer to as �macular degeneration.�

After performing these studies, ophthalmologists encourage recommend that you wear 95% or more Ultra Violet absorbent eyewear when you are out having your fun in the sun. Usually the sun sends off Ultra Violet Radiation in the summer three times stronger than it does in the winter! Always make sure that you wear sunglasses even if you are having fun in the pool (or any other body of water).

Though summertime calls for the most attention when it comes to wearing sunglasses, if you are playing sports outside in sunny weather even during the wintertime, it is still recommended to wear your sunglasses.

Did you know that every single pair of sunglasses sold must be approved by the FDA? It�s true! If you are going from a regular day to day sunny schedule, the medium shaded lens is perfect. You may want to make it on your list to purchase some darker shaded sunglasses though, just incase it is extra bright and sunny.

Sunglasses are in style, so you shouldn�t have a problem or feel embarrassed to wear them. Do yourself a favor and go get yourself a cool pair! You are decreasing your risk of developing cancer by doing so! Not only will you look and feel great, but your eyes will thank you in the end!

About the Author
Timothy Gorman is a successful We"

Weight Loss And Breast Cancer

2005-10-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss And Breast Cancer: "Weight Loss And Breast Cancer

We hear it all the time�lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which a healthy body weight is critical to their physical and mental well-being and ultimately, their life expectancy. Just how does obesity lead to disease and death?

At the risk of oversimplifying a complex set of interactions, the typical Western diet - high in saturated fats, sugar and refined flours - which may lead to obesity; may also act to stimulate the growth of cancer cells.

The interaction of diet and the development of cancer is an active field of research and Dr David Heber, M.D., Ph.D. and author of 'What Color is Your Diet', says 'It appears that diet has its most significant effects after the cancer has already formed, acting to inhibit or stimulate the growth of that cancer'.

Women who are obese after menopause have a 50% higher relative risk of breast cancer. This is just one of the notable documented links between obesity and cancer.

It is never too late to improve your health through healthful eating and adopting a more health-giving lifestyle. Here are simple steps to follow which can make an immediate improvement to your health and vitality.

1. Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine if weight has become health risk. A sijmple search on the net will bring up a number of sites offering a body mass index.

2. Match your diet to your body's requirements. If you eat and drink more calories than your body requires you will put on weight. Learn to control calories and portion sizes, make recipes leaner, and eat infrequently from fast food restaurants. Also learn how to snack with healthful choices.

3. Color your diet with a large variety of colorful, cancer-fighting fruit and vegetables. "

What Are The Four Stages of Mesothelioma Cancer?

2005-10-22T16:02:00.000-07:00

What Are The Four Stages of Mesothelioma Cancer?: "What Are The Four Stages of Mesothelioma Cancer?

One rare form of cancer is called Mesothelioma, a malignant tumor in the mesothelial tissues of the lungs and the abdomen, arising from the inhalation of asbestos. Its rarity is one of the reasons why a lot of people are not aware of this kind of fatal disease. In fact, many people die of Mesothelioma undiagnosed. Although there is now a growing awareness of the hazards of asbestos to health, still many have not heard of Mesothelioma and thus, have not understood its nature, cause, signs and treatment. Even some physicians find it hard to detect Mesothelioma because its symptoms are akin to other diseases like lung cancer and pneumonia. Furthermore, it takes decades for a patient who was exposed to asbestos to develop Mesothelioma � fifty years, at most.
Being unaware of Mesothelioma poses higher risks since it deters diagnosis and treatment. A person undergoing treatment must know the different stages of the cancer or the extent of the disease. Chances of recovering from Mesothelioma and the kind of treatment depend on the stage of the illness. There are basically two staging systems used for Pleural Mesothelioma (lungs): TNM system and Brighan system. These staging systems are also used in other kinds of cancers; however, the first is commonly used. There is no established method in determining the stage of the Peritoneal Mesothelioma cancer (abdominal) so the TNM system is used.
There are three variables in the TNM system: tumor, lymph nodes and metastasis. In the earliest stage of Mesothelioma, stage I, the malignant Mesothelioma cells start to grow and multiply only one layer of the pleura. The pleura is the membrane that encloses the lungs and lines the wall of the chest cavity. However, there are some in"

What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer?

2005-10-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer?: "What are the signs of different types of Childhood Cancer?

Bone Cancers

pain in a bone

swelling or tenderness around a bone or joint

interference with normal movements

weak bones, leading to fractures

fatigue, fever, weight loss, anemia

Leukemia

lethargy, weakness, paleness,
dizziness

back, leg, and joint pain,
headache, trouble standing or walking

easy bruising, unusual bleeding,
frequent nose bleeds, bleeding gums, petechiae (red pinpoints on the skin)

repeated, frequent infections

fever that lasts for several days

loss of appetite, weight loss

swollen lymph nodes, bloated or tender stomach, swollen liver or spleen

night sweats

irritability

Neuroblastoma

lump or mass in the abdomen, chest, neck, or pelvis

loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, stomach pain, constipation, difficulty urinating

changes in the eyes: black eyes, a droopy eyelid, a pupil that doesn't constrict, vision problems

pain in the chest, difficulty breathing, persistent cough

pain or numbness in the lower extremities, limping, inability to stand, stumbling

bone pain, fever, irritability, listlessness

backaches (backaches in children are not usual)

Wilms Tumor

abdominal swelling and/or pain

nausea

vomiting

constipation

loss of appetite

fever of unknown origin

night sweats

abno"

What are the three main symptoms to lung cancer?

2005-10-22T08:19:00.001-07:00

What are the three main symptoms to lung cancer?: "What are the three main symptoms to lung cancer?

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

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

Early Detection Of Mesothelioma Cancer In Long Term Health Prognosis

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

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

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

There are less common but more uncomfortable symptoms of lung cancer, which are usually associated with advanced stages of the disease. Such lung cancer or Mesothelioma"

What is Asbestos Cancer?

2005-10-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

What is Asbestos Cancer?: "What is Asbestos Cancer?

Asbestos Cancer, also known as Mesothelioma Cancer, is one of the common diseases that are a result of exposure to Asbestos related substances. These Asbestos substances contain Asbestos fibers, which can enter a person�s body through the mouth, or through the skin, causing a slow Mesothelioma Cell Cancer to develop.

There are three main types of Asbestos Cancer and one lesser medical condition that can develop as a result of exposure to Asbestos related substances. The lesser medical condition is known as Asbestosis and involves the scaring of the lining of the chest.

The three main types of Asbestos Cancer include Pleural (chest), Peritoneal (abdominal) and Pericardial (heart). In the case of Peritoneal Asbestos Cancer, there is a higher chance of malignancy.

Asbestos Cancer has become more widely evident in the last 5-10 years, as Asbestos Cancer can take between 20 to 40 years for symptoms to arise. Asbestos Cancer is particularly difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms do not tend to become evident until the final stages of the disease.

People who have had a high level of exposure to Asbestos related substances are more likely to develop Malignant Asbestos Cancer, as opposed to those people who have had a low level exposure to Asbestos related substances.

There are three types of Malignant Asbestos Cancer. These include Epithelial Malignant Asbestos Cancer, Sarcomatoid Malignant Asbestos Cancer and Mixed Malignant Asbestos Cancer. Of these three, Epithelial Malignant Asbestos Cancer is the most common.

The main symptoms of Epithelial Malignant Asbestos Cancer include, respiratory difficulties, continuous coughing and pneumonia. Malignant Asbestos Cancer is usually diagnosed through a biopsy.

The non-malignant form"

What Is Cancer?

2005-10-22T08:17:00.001-07:00

What Is Cancer?: "What Is Cancer?

Cancer is a process that has always effected animals, it is just as common in domestic and farm animals, birds and fishes as it is in humans. Western scientific medicine has been effective in minimising infectious diseases. Many of us are living longer and cancer has almost been accepted as a normal feature of the ageing process. But statistics do not bear this out. The incidence of cancer is increasing in all age groups.

Because cancer cells take some time to grow to a stage where they are a large enough mass to be identifiable, it might be 18 months to 3 years, even 30 years before the disease is diagnosed by a doctor. By then we can be more than half-way down the path to a terminal illness. Due to our psychological make-up we are often immobilised by the news.

We tend to minimise it or deny that it has happened to us. We get depressed. �Why me?� A cycle of immobilisation - minimisation - depression often occurs. Those who do break out of it and manage to accept the reality start testing for options, often �against the clock� find out that cancer is an awesome and complex subject providing a great example of opening a �whole can of worms�. Information overload, specialist language, ignorance of alternatives, vested interest, lack of co-operation, paradigm gaps, lack of access to specific information or treatment and a host of barriers such as language translation exist that prevent understanding the problem let alone the latest research.

Since an allopathic doctor (Western surgical doctor) is generally the first point of contact for this dis-ease, cancer is mostly treated only with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and more recent biological breakthroughs in hormone treatment. Despite billions spent on research these are basically the same options we had fifty years ago"

What Is Cancer, Anyway?

2005-10-22T08:17:00.000-07:00

What Is Cancer, Anyway?: "What Is Cancer, Anyway?

Cancer is not some foreign invader which has to be cut, burned
or poisoned in hopes that it will die before the patient dies.
No, cancer is simply a temporoary malfunction in your normal
cell division process.

Each of has about 75 trillion cells in our body. Virtually all
of them replace themselves many times during our lifetimes. How
many cells? Well, it's 75,000,000,000,000. That's a lot. They
have various life cycles, but in about 7 years, they have all
been regenerated. Amazing? I'll say!

So, on an average day, about 29 billion cells in your body
replace themselves by dividing in two. One of the cells
resulting from that division dies off.

CELL DAMAGE OR 'MUTATION'

In our bodies all day every day are lots of 'free radicals.'
These little rascals are molecules which have one unpaired
oxygen electron in their atomic makeup. They are produced by
our digestive system, the air we breathe, the food we eat, the
water we drink and so on. In other words, we can't avoid them.

These 'free radicals' bounce around, bumping into normal cells,
and, in the process, damaging the normal cells DNA. Literally
millions of our dividing cells get damaged every day -- some
by free radicals, some by viruses and some by just normal cell
breakdown due to aging or inherited gene mutation (this latter
is rare). Fortunately, our cell division policing process
recognizes these 'incorrect' cell divisions and kills them off,
most of the time.

HOW WE 'GET' CANCER

About a million or so of the damaged cells each day are damaged
in such a way that the 'oncogenes,' the hundred or so genes (out
"

What is Mesothelioma Lung Cancer?

2005-10-22T08:16:00.001-07:00

What is Mesothelioma Lung Cancer?: "What is Mesothelioma Lung Cancer?

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer, also known as Pleural Mesothelioma Cancer, is caused by a change in the Mesothelioma cells that normally provide a protective coating around the Lungs. When the Mesothelioma cells become cancerous, they begin to change and form white nodules and later form into tumor clumps.

In the later stages of Mesothelioma Lung Cancer, the Cancer can invade the lungs and other organs contained within upper body area. The results of Mesothelioma Lung Cancer can lead to shortness of breath, chest pain, fever and other conditional illnesses.

The medical profession has documented that Mesothelioma Lung Cancer is a direct result of exposure to Asbestos related substances. Asbestos usually consists of fibers that can enter the body through the mouth, or the skin, and, subsequently, enter the lungs, or blood stream.

It is thought that these fibers then lodge in the protective lining around the lungs and after 10, or so years begin to change the Mesothelioma cells that the lining is made up from. Although, initially, the Mesothelioma cells effectively do their job, the Asbestos fibers are inherently a foreign substance within the body and often, eventually, they can no longer hold up the fight.

Although Mesothelioma Cancer can also develop in the abdominal area and around the heart, Mesthelioma Lung Cancer has been found to be the most common form of Mesothelioma Cancer.

However, unlike the other two forms of Mesothelioma Cancer, Mesothelioma Lung Cancer can be detected through the results of a CT Scan. It is this fact that allows doctors the possibility of detecting Mesothelioma Lung Cancer earlier than the other two forms of Mesothelioma Cancer.

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer should not be confused wi"

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer.

2005-10-22T08:16:00.000-07:00

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer.: "What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer.

Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don�t function right, divide very fast and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. A leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women is probably lung cancer. This is the number one cause of cancer deaths surpassing breast cancer as the leading cause of deaths in women. Cancers that begin in the lungs are divided into two major types, the non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer depending on how the cells look under a microscope.

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

Usually, the symptoms of lung cancer do not appear until the disease is in an advanced stage. Some are diagnosed early because they are found as a result of tests for other medical conditions. Screening examination"

What You Really Need to Know About Breast Cancer

2005-10-22T08:15:00.001-07:00

What You Really Need to Know About Breast Cancer: "What You Really Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). Each year, in the United States alone, approximately 220,000 women are told they have breast cancer. Upon hearing this unexpected and overwhelming news, a woman is faced with having to make treatment choices within a very short period of time. While curable if detected early, breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women ages 35 to 54.

Cancer is a group of more than 100 different diseases. Cancer occurs when, for unknown reasons, cells become abnormal and multiply without control or order. All parts of the body are made up of cells that normally divide to produce more cells only when the body needs them. When cancer occurs, cells keep dividing even when new cells are not needed.

There are several types of breast cancer. The most common is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the lining of the milk ducts within the breast. Another type, lobular carcinoma, begins in the lobules where breast milk is produced. If a cancerous tumor invades nearby tissue, it is called invasive cancer.

Cancer cells may spread beyond the breast to other lymph nodes, or the bones, liver or lungs. When breast cancer spreads, it is called metastatic breast cancer even though it is found in another part of the body. For example, breast cancer that has spread to the liver is called metastatic breast cancer, not liver cancer.

Doctors can not always explain why one person gets cancer and another does not. Medical researchers are, however, learning about what happens inside cells that may cause cancer. They have identified changes in certain genes within breast cells that can be linked to a higher risk f"

What�s The Risk To Get Cancer?

2005-10-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

What�s The Risk To Get Cancer?: "What�s The Risk To Get Cancer?

In all the publication, The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) summarise what we know about cancer from scientific research:

Cancer is largely preventable:

By stopping smoking, providing healthy food and avoiding the exposure to carcinogens.

The most frequent cancer types are curable by surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The chance of cure increases substantially if cancer is detected early.

Quality of life of cancer patients and their families can be greatly improved by the provision of palliative care.

Recommendations from the World Health Organisation concerning cancer include action in the following areas:

� eliminating exposure to cancer causes
� reducing individual susceptibility to the effects of these causes
� serving the greatest public health potential
� identifying the most cost-effective long-term cancer control
� tobacco control
� obesity control
� control of composition of the diet
� control of consumption of alcoholic beverages

Cancer control is a public health approach aimed at reducing causes and consequences of cancer by translating our knowledge into practice.

The prevention programmes from the World Health Organization sees cancer-prevention as part of integrated, national strategies. They identify the risk for cancers above are common to all non communicable diseases including heart, diabetes and respiratory problems.

All Prevention programmes for all chronic diseases are able to use the same surveillance and health promotion techniques. According to WHO recognised causes of cancer include:

� occupational and environmental exposure to a number of chemicals
� links between a number of i"

Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?

2005-10-22T08:14:00.000-07:00

Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?: "Whiskey: An Antidote For Cancer?

Some scientists believe that whiskey may be one of the keys to preventing the Big C

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

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

However, Cancer Research UK remains unconvinced. The agency has raised concerns that what Dr Swan and his supporters are pushing might mislead consumers into drinking excessive amounts of whiskey just to avoid cancer. Cancer Research noted that liquor intake can eventually lead to certain kinds of cancer, such as those in the esophagus, throat, mouth, bowel and liver. Dr Swan�s idea that whiskey can prevent cancer also received criticism, owing mostly to an absence of population data supporting them. Contrariwise, according to the agency�s head of cancer information Lesley Walker, there exists evidence that"

Havecancer.com On this site you will only find info regarding Cancer. Different types of cancer,treatments and so on.

2005-10-22T08:13:00.000-07:00

Havecancer.com On this site you will only find info regarding Cancer. Different types of cancer,treatments and so on.: "What Is Cancer?

Cancer develops when cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control. Although there are many kinds of cancer, they all start because of out-of-control growth of abnormal cells.
Normal body cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly fashion. During the early years of a person's life, normal cells divide more rapidly until the person becomes an adult. After that, cells in most parts of the body divide only to replace worn-out or dying cells and to repair injuries.
Because cancer cells continue to grow and divide, they are different from normal cells. Instead of dying, they outlive normal cells and continue to form new abnormal cells.
Cancer cells often travel to other parts of the body where they begin to grow and replace normal tissue. This process, called metastasis, occurs as the cancer cells get into the bloodstream or lymph vessels of our body. When cells from a cancer like melanoma skin cancer spread to another organ like the liver, the cancer is still called melanoma, not liver cancer.
Cancer cells develop because of damage to DNA. This substance is in every cell and directs all its activities. Most of the time when DNA becomes damaged the body is able to repair it. In cancer cells, the damaged DNA is not repaired. People can inherit damaged DNA, which accounts for inherited cancers. Many times though, a person's DNA becomes damaged by exposure to something in the environment, like smoking.
Cancer usually forms as a tumor. Some cancers, like leukemia, do not form tumors. Instead, these cancer cells involve the blood and blood-forming organs and circulate through other tissues where they grow.
Not all tumors are cancerous. Benign (noncancerous) tumors do not spread to other parts of the body ("

Help Fight Cancer � Cost Free

2005-10-21T22:14:00.001-07:00

Help Fight Cancer � Cost Free: "Help Fight Cancer � Cost Free

You can make a tangible difference to cancer research and it wont cost you a cent. Nor will it involve any of your time. A half a million people are already involved in an exciting project all based on the internet. You too could make a difference.

Cancer is an awful disease. One in four of us will at some time suffer from cancer. The high mortality rate, the suffering experienced by patients from the side effects of existing treatments, and the high costs of treatment all contribute to making cancer a priority for drug research.

A landmark research project began several months ago. The project allows people to make a real difference in the fight against cancer. And it is easy for you to be involved. The research involves analyzing proteins for their potential use in the development of drugs. But to do the analysis requires computers.

You have a computer and you could be a contributor. The project is based on using the spare capacity of computers. A tiny piece of software is downloaded to your PC. When you�re not using your PC the software is busy analyzing cancer molecules. The analysis involves extensive mathematics. Once an individual molecule is completed the results are sent across the internet back to the research project, and a new molecule for analysis is sent back to your computer.

Half a million people are ivnvolved so far. They contribute the spare power of their computers to the project. But they need more, many more. To participate, you simply download a very small, no cost, non-invasive software program that works like a screensaver: It runs when your computer isn't being used, and processes research until you need your machine. Your computer never leaves your desk, and the project never interrupts your usual PC use.

There is no"

Has The Cure For Cancer Been Here All Along?

2005-10-21T22:14:00.000-07:00

Has The Cure For Cancer Been Here All Along?: "Has The Cure For Cancer Been Here All Along?

Cancer treatment and medication is a multi-billion dollar industry--so why would hospitals and pharmaceutical companies want a cure?

Have you ever heard of a doctor giving someone with stage 4 or 5 cancer a 90-100% chance of success at beating the disease? I didn't think so. Well, there is a way you can beat these dismal odds. If you, a friend, family member, or even an acquaintance has cancer, wouldn't you like to know the cure?

If you want to know how to beat cancer, you may need look no further than cancercuresecrets.com. They provide information that has been put under wraps for years. Did you know there is a doctor in Mexico who has a 98% success rate with curing bone cancer? Did you know clinics exist that can offer a 90-100% success rate with curing 4 and 5 stage cancers? Did you know there is a new form of super supplement that helps people quietly cure themselves of cancer? Most of us didn't know that there exists a cancer treatment so effective, it kills cancer cells 100% of the time, anywhere in the body, with no toxic side- effects! Unfortunately, most cancer patients don't know about this treatment... and they continue to suffer through hours of debilitating chemotherapy.

For decades, pharmaceutical companies have developed new drugs to help treat the symptoms of diseases such as cancer and AIDS. What about the cause? Why haven't their efforts been aimed at prevention, the cure before the disease? The answer is simple. If you have cancer, the average cost of treatment is $250,000-$750,000. If people didn't get cancer and other serious diseases, these companies would lose huge amounts of money. Their main interest, right or wrong, is staying "

Go Nuts and Fight Cancer

2005-10-21T22:10:00.000-07:00

Go Nuts and Fight Cancer: "Go Nuts and Fight Cancer

Article Title: Lets Go Nuts and Fight Cancer
Author Name: Marilyn Diamond/Donald Schnell
Contact Email Address: Marilyn@spiritualjava.com
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Category: Self-help, Alternative Health, Weight Loss
Copyright Date: 2003

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Let�s Go Nuts and Fight Cancer�2003 Marilyn Diamond and Donald Schnell

America loves wars. Currently, we are so busy fighting the �War on Terrorism� that we�ve forgotten about the thirty-year long �War on Cancer.�

The �War on Cancer� was declared in 1971. It has cost taxpayers billions of dollars, and the only outcome is that cancer statistics have climbed from one out of eleven in the 1970�s to one out of two in 2002.

�From about 1 in 11 in 1970, to 1 in 7 in 1980, to 1 in 4 in 1990, to
about 1 in 2.15 people in the U.S. who are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime in 2002. When will it reach 1 in 1 ... if we let it?�
Don Weaver, To Love and Regenerate the Earth
In just one year, 1996, more Americans lost their lives from cancer than from war in the entire 20th century. Ten million had died by 1996 since the War on Cancer was first declared. One in two families will be presently touched by cancer, and one out of four babies will die of the disease.

This is a �WAR� we are certainly losing. This is a war we must wage.

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Gift Giving for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families

2005-10-21T22:09:00.001-07:00

Gift Giving for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families: "Gift Giving for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families

Did you know that each year, 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die? One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year.

The above statistics are scary to say the least. If you have loved ones or friends that have been diagnosed with breast cancer, I am sure you've often wondered what, if anything, you can do to help them.

Here are some gifts that are appropriate for cancer patients, and their families to give encouragement, and support.

Probably one of the most important gifts you can offer, is the gift of your time: time to listen, and time to be with them as they accept the fact that they have cancer, and go through their treatment.

A small journal is another idea: they can put on paper their thoughts, their struggles, and their accomplishments as they fight this battle.

A book of inspiring, encouraging words will do wonders for their soul. One suggestion would be Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Stories of Courage and Inspiration from Those Who Have Survived Cancer.

Don't forget a nice teddy bear they can hug, and a CD of soft, comforting, music.

Some cancer patients develop sensitivity to fragrance, so please stay away from scented items.

Again, remember that at times, all they need is to have someone to talk to, or hold their hand: be there for them!

For your information:

If detected early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, "

Fruit, vegetables may reduce pancreatic cancer risk

2005-10-21T22:09:00.000-07:00

Fruit, vegetables may reduce pancreatic cancer risk: "Fruit, vegetables may reduce pancreatic cancer risk

An epidemiologic study suggested eating a lot of fruit and vegetables may help reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer in men.
The case-control study involved 585 pancreatic cancer cases and 4,779 controls in eight Canadian provinces between 1994 and 1999. The dietary habits were surveyed and analyzed using a multivariate analysis method. Identified and grouped were three dietary patterns, WESTERN characterized by high intake of meat, sugar, and refined grains; FRUIT/VEGETABLES characterized by high intake of fresh fruits and cruciferous vegetables; DRINKER characterized by high intake of liquor, wine and beer.
The study found that those who ate the highest amount of fruit and vegetables (highest quartile) are 50 percent less likely to have pancreatic cancer than those who used the lowest amount of fruits and vegetables (lowest quartile). There was no association with the Western dietary and drinker patterns.
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and the fifth in women. As predicted by the American Cancer Society, about 32,180 people in the US will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and about 31,800 will die of the disease.
The study was conducted by Andr� Nkondjock and collegues from University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and other organizations. The results were published in the May 1 issue of International Journal of Cancer.
About The Author

Dr. John Roberts is a freelance writer for http://foodconsumer.org. Contact him at foodconsumer@spamarrest.com if you have any questions.

Written by: Dr. John Roberts"

Frequently Asked Prempro Cancer Questions

2005-10-21T22:08:00.000-07:00

Frequently Asked Prempro Cancer Questions: "Frequently Asked Prempro Cancer Questions

Prempro FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #1: My doctor says that I still need to take Prempro for my osteoporosis, what should I do?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #2: What are Prempro side effects?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #3: What can be done to lower the risks of Prempro side effects such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots, or breast cancer while taking estrogen or estrogen with progestin?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #4: Are the estrogens and progestins that are in birth control pills the same as those in Prempro? Do they have the same risks?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #5: Are estrogens in patches, vaginal creams, or vaginal rings safer than tablet forms?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #6: Who should not take estrogens and progestins?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #7: Is the FDA doing anything about Prempro?

Prempro side effects cause life threatening Prempro injury. Free Prempro consultation at Monheit.com Prempro FAQ #8:What is Premarin? Does it have harmful side effects like Prempro?

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Firber, Digestion And Preventing Some Cancers

2005-10-19T10:51:00.001-07:00

Firber, Digestion And Preventing Some Cancers: "Firber, Digestion And Preventing Some Cancers

What Goes On Inside? (Your digestive System)
Your well-being depends on what you eat, when you eat, how you eat, fluid intake and how well your food is absorbed. We absorb everything we need to sustain life through our lungs, digestive system and skin. A robust digestive system is central to our well-being, tirelessly extracting the fuel and nutrients we need from the food we eat. It is vital that we are aware of protecting our digestive system.

We ingest many negative things that upset out well-being. Junk food, inadequate or poor quality fluids, pollution, alcohol, tobacco and other smoke and stress, all effect the efficiency of the digestive system. When our digestive system is not functioning at it�s best, the rest of the body suffers. Nearly all the nutrients we need come from the food and drink we consume. Some things that affect the digestive system and our health are:

� Poor diet that is lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables and/or has excess intake of sugar ad saturated fats
� Eating when stressed or angry
� Irregular eating, missed meals
� Eating just before going to bed
� Eating too fast, not chewing foods
� Lack of fibre (you need 20 � 35 gms per day)
� Lack of �good� bacteria in the gut
� Lack of gastric juices in the stomach
� Lack of digestive enzymes
� Drinking less than 2 litres of water a day

This is now explained in more detail
Junk food, processed foods, refined sugars and flour products are more difficult to digest and do not supply good nutrition to the body. Make sure that natural whole foods and fresh products provide most of your daily food intake. These help your digestive syst"

Fight Cancer With Broccoli Sprouts

2005-10-19T10:51:00.000-07:00

Fight Cancer With Broccoli Sprouts: "Fight Cancer With Broccoli Sprouts

Fight Cancer With Broccoli Sprouts
By Jeannie Crabtree

Mom was right to insist on us eating our vegetables. She knew they built health and gave us the minerals we need.

Take Broccoli sprouts. Broccoli sprouts are rich in a compound that provides significant protection against breast cancer and colon cancer. The compound is called sulforaphane glucosinalate.

Sprouts grown from certain types of broccoli seeds contain up to 50 times more of this compound than mature broccoli.

I have read that a brand of sprouts developed at John Hopkins University is guaranteed to have 20 more times the SGS compound than the mature broccoli. This one is called BroccoSprouts. You can purchase broccoli sprouts at your local health food store or grocery store.

It is possible that Broccoli sprouts could carry the
bacteria that make you sick - salmonella and e.coli, so you may want to take them out of the container when you get them home and soak in a bowl of water with a few drops of grapefruit seed extract for three or four minutes.

Don't put the sprouts back in the same container unless you soak that as well. After draining them for a few minutes store them in the refrigerator.

With Breast cancer and Colon cancer so common these days, be sure to add in this protective food, assisting your body to fight off illness and cancer."

Extra Weight Increases Cancer Risk

2005-10-19T10:49:00.000-07:00

Extra Weight Increases Cancer Risk: "Extra Weight Increases Cancer Risk

Next time you take another bite when you aren�t actually hungry, you might want to think about what else you might be opting for, besides an extra scrumptious morsel -perhaps it could be cancer.

One of the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of cancer is to maintain a healthy weight. Most of us have been hearing about genetic and environmental pollutants for so long that we think cancer is beyond our control, but in fact, more than 50 percent of all cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. While most people are aware that a healthy weight can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease, and sleep apnea, few realize that it can also lower the risk of some of the most common types of cancer, including breast, colon, and endometrial cancer.

Are You a Healthy Weight? A healthy weight is defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or lower. Higher than 30 is the medical definition of obesity, which usually marks the threshold researchers define as associated with increased risks. To find out yours, go to
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm

Breast Cancer
According to the Harvard Nurse�s Health Study, women may be able to lower their risk of breast cancer by keeping their weight steady. Compared to women who gained less than five pounds during adulthood, those who gained more than 45 pounds had 40 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer after menopause. The more weight a woman puts on after menopause, the more estrogen her body produces- and the higher her risk of breast cancer. Overweight women are often diagnosed with breast cancer at a later stage, when it is more difficult to treat.

Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer is one o"

What Makes The Ideal Man?

2005-10-19T10:48:00.001-07:00

What Makes The Ideal Man?: "What Makes The Ideal Man?

Are you looking for the Ideal Man? While my book 'the Ultimate Online Dating Handbook' will show you how to get him, have you ever wondered what the Ideal Man would be like? How should he spend his spare time, should he like sports, or shopping? Manicures or electronics? Well, in an online survey, The Harris Poll and Dodge Dakota asked 2,131 U.S. adults aged 18 and over to describe the Ideal Man. 1,003 of the participants were men while 1,128 where women. Here are some of the questions they were asked, and what the survey concluded.

Q: What are the Ideal man's characteristics?

Dependability: 92% of women want their man to be dependable - someone she can count on at all times.

Easy Going: 90% of women say their Ideal Man is a regular, capable, laid-back kind of guy.

Humor: 88% of women surveyed said they want a man who will make them laugh.

Fashion Conscious: Only 5% still want their man to be a hip fashion conscious 'metrosexual' male.

Q: How should a man spend his free time?

Home Repairs: 72% of women want a guy who will spend his free time doing jobs around the house.

Sports: 41% want their guy to be a sports fan.

Shopping: Only 10% of women would like their guy to spend his free time shopping for clothes.

Working Out: 9% yes that's right only 9% of women surveyed wants a man who will spend his precious free time with a personal trainer.

Other findings.

Did you know that for most women, 75%, said their Ideal Man would buy his grooming products in a grocery store or drug store.

Only 17% would like her guy to buy his grooming products at a salon.

You kno"

Recommendations For Early Breast Cancer Screening

2005-10-19T10:48:00.000-07:00

Dietary Carcinogens that Increase the Risk of Cancer

2005-10-14T06:52:00.000-07:00

Dietary Carcinogens that Increase the Risk of Cancer: "Dietary Carcinogens that Increase the Risk of Cancer

One way our diet may increase the risk of cancer is by dietary carcinogens. There are four groups of carcinogens:

� Naturally present carcinogens
� Carcinogens forming during food preparation
� Preservatives and coloring agents added to food
� Some substances are changed in to carcinogens in the body

Naturally present carcinogens:

An example of this is 'Aflatoxin', a mycotoxin produced by fungi. Grains and nuts can be contaminated by fungus, which then produce chemicals called aflatoxins. They are known to cause liver cancer in Africa and the Far East, especially in people who are carriers of hepatitis antigens.

Carcinogens forming during food preparation:

Polycyclic hydrocarbons, such as benzopyrenes, are formed during barbecuing meat on an open fire (e.g. preparing jerked chicken). These polycyclic hydrocarbons are also one of the main constituents in cigarette smoke that cause lung cancer.

The traditionally high intake of fried and broiled food, such as meats, can increase the risk of breast, distal colon, prostate and pancreas cancers. Several studies showed that populations that eat fried or broiled meats have a relative risk greater than 2 (deviation from median) for colon and breast cancer.

More than 20 such chemicals have been identified. They are present in fairly small amounts, but their action is promoted, an effect associated with n-6 polyunsaturated oils such as corn or safflower oil at 30-40% of energy in animal and human studies. A lower fat intake, 15-22% of energy, dramatically decreases those effects.

Preservatives and coloring agents added to food: (Need some more tests"

Curing Cancer

2005-10-14T06:50:00.001-07:00

Curing Cancer: "Curing Cancer

Before Two Out Of Three Of Us Die From Cancer

Lifting the curse of the Big C. For years cancer has been seen as a death sentence and still brings out the fear of God in most of us today. We at Gen Cells Cures believe the tide is about to turn.

6 million people will die this year from a disorder that is often discussed in terms that make it seem less like a disease than an implacable enemy. What tuberculosis was to the 19th century, cancer has been to the 20th: an insidious, malevolent force that frightens people beyond all reason�far more than, say diabetes or high blood pressure and with good reason. In the year 1880, one in thirty developed cancer in their lifetime. In the 21st century, the figure is 1 in 2- shocking statistics! Unlike other killer dieases, cancer usually causes a slow death involving pain, suffering, mental anguish, and a feeling of hopelessness. In addition, the mental and physical stress it puts on loved ones and caretakers is beyond calculation.)

Cancer is a public health problem worldwide. It affects all people: The young and old, the rich and poor, men, women and children. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells that may affect almost any tissue of the body. Lung, colorectal and stomach cancer are among the five most common cancers in the world for both men and women. Among men, lung and stomach cancer are the most common cancers worldwide. For women, the most common cancers are breast and cervical cancer. More than 10 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year. Cancer causes 6 million deaths every year. It�s the �Big C� that scares me personally. When my own cells start eating me alive I will eat, sleep and dream of a biomedical cure for this deadly killer. Too many people learn just how precious life is at the moment they discove"

Cranberries Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease

2005-10-14T06:50:00.000-07:00

Cranberries Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease: "Cranberries Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease

When is the last time you ate cranberries? Was it with a turkey dinner? With all the research pointing to the amazing health benefits of this simple berry, shouldn't cranberries be more than a once a year side dish?

How Cranberries Are Proving Their Strength:

The Cranberry Institute provides the results of studies and research that highlight the fantastic health benefits of the humble cranberry.

Cranberries have been used for thousands of years by Native Americans as a source of food and to extend the shelf life of dried meats. Colonial sailors also made use of the natural preservatives in cranberries (from benzoic acid) which allowed them to last through long sea voyages, and the high Vitamin C content which prevented scurvy.

Perhaps they were on to something since new research suggests that cranberries may prevent the adhesion of the e.coli bacteria - a common cause of food poisoning from contaminated meat - to the urinary tract. This 'anti-adhesion' effect may also help in preventing bacteria from causing stomach ulcers and gum disease.

Vitamin C is also a known powerful antioxidant and is being widely accepted as a means of combating the effects of free radicals in the body which can cause cancer, heart disease and other health problems. Antioxidants from cranberries are being researched for prevention of kidney stones and lowering cholesterol.

While many fruits contain antioxidants, according to research cranberries have more antioxidants than 19 commonly eaten fruits. With this news it makes sense to include cranberries into a balanced diet throughout the year.

How Can You Include Cranberries Into Your Diet?

Fresh"

Could Underarm Deodorant Be Linked To Breast Cancer?

2005-10-14T06:49:00.000-07:00

Could Underarm Deodorant Be Linked To Breast Cancer?: "Could Underarm Deodorant Be Linked To Breast Cancer?

The Dangers About Your Personal Care Products That May Shock You Or Harm You
I would like to ask you these shocking questions:
Could the underarm deodorant you're using be linked to Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer?
It could if it has aluminum in it. Check the the back of the label.
Could the mouthwash you use be linked to oral/throat cancer?
It could if it has alcohol in it. Again, check the back of the label.
Could you be using engine degreaser or garage floor cleaner to wash your hair and brush your teeth?
Could you be rubbing antifreeze and/or break fluid all over you and your children without even knowing it? If you think that people are aware of these statistics, they are not, and that can be terribly dangerous!
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Take a look at the ingredients on the back of those lotions, moisturizers, hair conditioners, wrinkle creams, or baby wipes. Just about everybody has at least one of these five products in their homes. If you check the back of the label of those products just mentioned, most likely you will find an ingredient called Propylene Glycol. Did you know that you can find this same ingredient in the back of a container of prestone antifreeze. That ingredient has been proven to cause kidney and liver damage once it's absorbed into the bloodstream.
Next, take a look in the back of a label of a bottle of shampoo, or a tube of toothpaste. Most likely, you will find something called Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate (SLS or SLES) which are found in engine degreasers and garage floor cleaners. Once these lethal ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream, studies have shown that they can cause abnormal dev"

Could Getting Spicy Aid Your Treatment of Cancer

2005-10-14T06:48:00.002-07:00

Could Getting Spicy Aid Your Treatment of Cancer: "Could Getting Spicy Aid Your Treatment of Cancer

Could Getting Spicy Aid Your Treatment of Cancer
July, 2005

Wow, as a two time survivor of cancer I found it amazing that I might be able to eat my self free of cancer. Well, that is an over statement but new research is showing that Curcumin to have strong cancer fighting properties. Curcumin also called turmeric is the compound that gives curry its yellow tint. Curcumin has long been known for its antioxidant properties and is being studied now for it benefits in treating several different diseases. Cancer researchers have taken an interest in Curcumin because many countries with curry-rich cuisines have lower cancer rates than Western countries have.

Researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center found Curcumin, blocks a key biological pathway needed for development of melanoma and other cancers. The study was published in the August 15, 2005 issue of the American Cancer Society journal �Cancer�. The study tested varying doses of Curcumin on three melanoma cell lines. It showed that Curcumin stops laboratory strains of melanoma from proliferating and induced apoptosis (programmed cell suicide). The results were the same for high concentrations of Curcumin over short periods of time and smaller doses over longer periods of time.

In a study published in 2002 in �Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention�, researcher gave three groups of mice different amounts of Curcumin extract for 15 weeks. The results showed that the group of mice given the largest amount of Curcumin found a reduction of 40 percent in benign tumors that were caused the same gene that causes mot types of colon cancer. A similar study was published in �The Prostate� in 2001. Again three "

Coping With Cancer--You Can Win the Battle!

2005-10-14T06:48:00.001-07:00

Coping With Cancer--You Can Win the Battle!: "Coping With Cancer--You Can Win the Battle!

If you are reading this article, chances are that you or someone you care about has cancer right now! Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to produce more cells as they are needed to keep the body healthy. Sometimes, however, this orderly process goes wrong. New cells form even when the body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. The extra cells form a mass of tissue called a growth or a tumor. Not all tumors are cancerous; tumors can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous).

Cancer has been around as long as mankind. In the second half of the 20th century, the number of reported cancer cases exploded. Due in part to the overload of toxins, pollutants, stress, dietary changes, lifestyle changes with people being less physical active, increasing numbers of pathogens, electromagnetic stress, artificial lighting and thousands of things that were not around 100 years ago. All of these combine to weaken your immune system and alter internal bodily functions, thus clearing the way for cancer to develop.

The most common type of cancer is non-melanoma skin cancer, with more than 1,000,000 new cases expected in the United States this year. Non-melanoma skin cancers represent about half of all the cancers diagnosed in this country. The cancers with the lowest incidence are renal cancer of the kidney and thyroid cancer.

Although cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind coronary disease, the survival rate for many types of cancer has drastically improved in recent years. About 1.1 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2005 (the rate of 125 per hour) and about h"

Coping With Cancer-A Family View

2005-10-14T06:48:00.000-07:00

Coping With Cancer-A Family View: "Coping With Cancer-A Family View

An often forgotten feature of dealing with cancer is what I call 'after the event'. That is, when your loved one has passed on. The coming months are a particular difficult time for such people.

There is a real danger that during this time the grieving person resorts to addictive substances to get through the trauma. This is understandable but not always the best course of action. You can find myself drinking far too much alcohol (a lot more than the recommended amount per week) for the months following the death.

My experience is that you will then gradually come down to a reasonable level. I'm not advocating drinking as a way of coping. But I'm realistic in that some people will go down this root, so be aware of such behaviour. [I found myself going this way after my father's death in February 2005.]

Being angry and crying, even at the same time, are very common emotions following the event. Don't feel embarrassed by this. It is perfectly normal. Just try to avoid hurting yourself and others! I found that walking in the countryside was helpful, especially up and down hills. The physical effort will make you feel better and get rid of some of that pent up emotion.

Family & friends should keep a close eye on each other if possible. Following such a trauma it is often the case that people will shut themselves away and shun any social contact. Pick up the telephone and call each other. Keeping in touch with someone who has lost a husband, wife or partner is very, very important.

They have been used to being with a particular person, often for decades, so try to imagine the shock when that person is taken away from them; especially if it is sudden. Try to arrange some event (the theatre, a film etc) so that they wil"

Chlorine, Cancer, and Asthma - Oh My! Why You Might Need a Water Filter

2005-10-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

Chlorine, Cancer, and Asthma - Oh My! Why You Might Need a Water Filter: "Chlorine, Cancer, and Asthma - Oh My! Why You Might Need a Water Filter

For approximately 150 years, chlorine has been a vital, yet dangerous, part of our tap water. Water chlorination first began as a way to combat such deadly waterborne diseases as cholera and typhoid. Because of the immense success of this harsh chemical in disinfecting water from harmful viruses and bacteria, Life Magazine recently lauded water chlorination as �probably the most significant public health advance of the millennium.�

No one can doubt that chlorine is highly effective and efficient at its job. Unfortunately-- for those who take this chemical into their bodies each day--chlorine is a bit too effective at its job. Chlorine is a listed poison and a known killer; just as it kills bacteria and viruses in drinking water, it kills or damages cells within the human body. While some manner of water disinfection is necessary and vital in any public society, chlorination is hardly the safest or even most efficient. The reason chlorine is used with such regularity (despite the growing numbers of chlorine-related diseases) is its relatively low cost as a water treatment method. Unfortunately, the lowest priced item is not always the highest quality item.

While it is unlikely that municipal treatment plants will ever abandon water chlorination entirely, it still lies within the power of a wise water consumer to protect himself against the dangers of chlorine. The simple solution to water chlorination lies in the use of a home water filter. However, before evaluating this solution, let�s briefly examine the dangerous health effects of drinking chlorinated water.

Chlorine and Cancer
Chlorine and its byproducts are now known c"

Cervical Cancer 101 what you need to know about

2005-10-11T09:37:00.001-07:00

Cervical Cancer 101 what you need to know about: "Cervical Cancer 101 what you need to know about

Cervical cancer affects the female body in the cervix region. The womb of a woman finds its opening through the cervix. Many a times the human papilloma virus causes the disease. It is transmitted sexual exchanges. The cervix being the most important organ of the reproductive system requires proper attention as far as cancer onset is concerned. Such a cancer affects the other organs of the cervix region and can cause damage to the reproductive organs. This makes the disease all the more fatal. Such a spread is commonly termed as metastasis.

Although human papilloma virus is the main cause of the disease but it is also diagnosed with women who are in a habit of smoking. The instances of lung and breast cancer associated with the cervical cancer are there. This shows that the susceptibility of women to have cancer is higher by the means of cervical cancer. The disease is indicated by the presences of warts on the area around cervix. But a regular medical check up is required because sometimes the warts may not even appear on the skin and the disease goes undetected.

The common symptoms of the disease are prolonged pains in the thoracic region. Sometimes the leg and the lower back start paining unbearably. Anemia is very frequently associated with cervical cancer. As a result of anemia the patient also experiences a weight loss and fatigue. The person also looses his normal appetite. The detection of this carcinoma by oneself is almost impossible. It is at the later stages only that, with the help of a doctor can one detect it.

The disease is very deadly as its detection is very difficult. Though the doctors can detect it by a simple pap smear but if the treatment is avoided for too long then it may cause a fatal results. The most import"

Caring for yourself and thus your during treatment for breast cancer

2005-10-11T09:37:00.000-07:00

Caring for yourself and thus your during treatment for breast cancer: "Caring for yourself and thus your during treatment for breast cancer

Battling Cancer is a tough time in anyone�s life. Perhaps the toughest. And it can have a huge impact on your family. That�s why we�ve decided to write this article on how to care for yourself during radiation for Breast Cancer.

It very important to properly care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. Keep in mind that after radiation you could feel fatigued for up to six weeks. Sleep as much as you like during this time � one thing you really need is your rest.

Also, make sure after radiation that you wear a comfortable bra. Making sure your bra fits properly and doesn�t rub in any way is all part of good care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. If a part of your bra rubs place a soft cloth between the bra and your skin.

Weight loss can be a problem after radiation treatment. In order to properly care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer make sure you eat a balanced diet. This will help you to avoid weight loss and keep your energy levels as high as possible.

Keep the skin fold area under your breast clean and talk to your doctor before using any powders, lotions, deodorants or perfumes. As part of your care for yourself during breast cancer radiation you need to make sure you are not using any products that might react with your skin at this time or do something to affect the radiation treatment in any way. Because of this it is best to avoid deodorants. Deodorants contain magnesium, and this can inhibit the effectiveness of the radiation treatment. To avoid reactions with the treated area, also avoid starching your clothes.

As part of care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer bathe th"