Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts
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Is Breast Cancer Hereditary? Genetic Risk Factors

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States.  In 2008, approximately 184,450 patients were estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and an estimated 40,930 were estimated to die of this disease.   Furthermore, over 50,000 female carcinoma in situ breast cases would have been diagnosed.  The etiology of breast cancer is poorly understood with multiple genetic and environmental factors involved in the initiation and progression of cancer.

Scandinavian Twin Study:  For years, there has been a hot debate as to whether the cause of breast cancer is genetic or environmental.  Then in 2000, Lichtenstein and his colleagues at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden published their study of 44,788 pairs of twins from the Swedish, Danish, and Finnish twin registries.  In this study, they looked at cancer risk with 28 different types of cancers and did statistical modeling of genetic and hereditary contributions in eleven different cancer types.  For breast cancer, they clearly showed that only 27% of breast cancers were due to genetic factors.  This was an even lower hereditary component than other common cancers such as prostate and colorectal.  This study and others have confirmed the fact that over 70% of breast cancers are influenced by environmental factors.

BRCA genes:  Although much attention has been made about hereditary breast cancer, only two genes are commonly tested for breast cancer risk assessment.  These two genes are tumor suppressor genes named "BRCA1" and "BRCA2" that are involved with DNA repair.  These two genes only account for about 5% of all breast cancers.  Because of the Scandinavian twin study, most experts believed that there are other yet to be discovered genes involved with breast cancer.  Because the chance of having a BRCA mutation in the general population is so low, genetic testing is not indicated in most patients.  However, if a patient has a family history of breast cancer, then a mathematical model can be used to determine if BRCA testing is indicated.  The likelihood of being a BRCA carrier increases with the number of relatives who had cancer and if the cancers occurred earlier in life.  For example, in families with four or more cases of breast or ovarian cancer under the age of 60, over 80% are found to have a damaged version of BRCA1 or BRCA2.  If a patient is a carrier of one or both of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, her risk of breast cancer dramatically increases.  According to estimates of lifetime risk, about 13.2% (132 out of 1,000 individuals) of women in the general population will develop breast cancer, compared with estimates of 36-85% (360-850 out of 1,000) of women with an altered BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.  In other words, women with an altered BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 gene are up to eight times more likely to develop breast cancer than women without alterations in those genes.  The BRCA1 mutation confers a higher risk than a BRCA2 mutation.  Women who inherit a damaged BRCA1 gene have a 60-85% chance of developing breast cancer at some stage in their lives and a 20-40% chance of developing ovarian cancer.  For BRCA2, the risks are 40-60% and 10-20%, respectively. 

Family History and Breast Cancer:  Although the spotlight in hereditary breast cancer has been directed on the BRCA genes, the majority of patients with a family history of breast cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2 negative.  Even in these BRCA negative patients, however, there is an increased risk of developing cancer with a family history of breast cancer.   Six factors (unrelated to BRCA genes) have been studied in patients with a family history of breast cancer.  They are as follows:

1.  Degree of relationship:  If the family member with a history of cancer is a first degree relative, the increased risk is much greater than for second degree relatives.
2.  Number of relatives who have had breast cancer:  People with two or more family members who have had breast cancer are at higher risk than those with only one affected relative.
3.  Age of onset of cancer:  If the relative developed breast cancer at an early age (pre-menopausal), the risk is higher than if the relative developed post menopausal breast cancer.
4.  Bilateral breast cancer:  If the relative has a history of bilateral breast cancer, the risk is greater than having a relative with unilateral breast cancer.
5.  Gender of the relative:  If the family member with breast cancer is a man, the risk is higher.
6.  Other related early onset tumors:  If there is a family history of early onset ovarian cancer, this incurs an increased risk for a person.

How to decide whether you need the BRCA gene test

The following is an excerpt from the American Society of Breast Surgeons:
1.  Early onset breast cancer (diagnosed before age 50)
2.  Two primary breast cancers, either bilateral or ipsilateral
3.  A family history of early onset breast cancer
4.  Male breast cancer
5.  A personal or family history of ovarian cancer
6.  Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish heritage
7.  A previously identified BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation in the family

Any one of these features alone indicates a risk for harboring a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.  The presence of more than one of these features raises that risk to greater than 10%, the traditional cutoff for recommending a BRCA test. Such patients should have access to BRCA testing.
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Signs of Lung Cancer in Women, Some of The Primary

Most of us think that the lung cancer is mostly common among the cigarette smokers and it is true that the vast majority of cases are or were smokers. But there are non-smokers do get lung cancer and smokers who don't get it.

Signs of lung cancer are often not apparent in the early stages. However it is better to identify lung cancer as possible.

The most common early symptom of lung cancer is haemoptysis (coughing up blood). Consider this early symptom a warning sign of a cancer, which may be curable.

If you find that you are coughing up blood, you should immediately contact your doctor , especially if you are 40 years of age, or older, with a long-term smoking habit.

Some of the primary signs include:

- Hacking, persistent cough - Coughing up blood - Shortness of breath - Wheezing - Chest pain - Lost appetite - Lost weight - Recurring bronchitis or pneumonia

The above symptoms also being the symptoms of many other lung problems, so it is always advisable to see a physician to ascertain the cause
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Secondary signs of simple cell lung cancer include:

- Weakness - Difficulty swallowing - Changes in nails - Hoarse or raspy voice - High fever - Swelling of facial features

It's true that most symptoms of lung cancer do not show themselves until the disease is in its advanced stages.

However, sometimes people exhibit signs early in the disease's development. It is imperative that the first notice of symptoms or concern sends you straight to the doctor.

The sooner treatment is begun, the better. A cure is possible if caught early enough and, if not, then a better quality of life and more of it.

When lung cancer spreads to other parts of the body, organs and bones, referred to as 'metastasizing', signs and symptoms include:

- Aching and sharp bone pain - Changes in the brain that exhibit themselves through weakness, numbness, dizziness, and seizure - Jaundice (whites of eyes, nails, and skin yellow) - Masses near the skin's surface - Headaches - Numbness and loss of sensation in your extremities

All of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer may be caused by other health problems. The only way to know for sure is to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
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Signs of Breast Cancer in Women, How Do I Know?

One of the most commonly found cancer in women is breast cancer. It is not just found in women but also in men. According to statistics, breast cancer is second to lung cancer and is the major reason for death of women who die from cancer. It has been found that in U.S alone one out of eight women suffer from breast cancer. The survey also shows us some frightening number of breast cancer patients to rise up more and more as years pass by. To avoid more death of women due to breast cancer, it is important to treat breast cancer at its early stages because if you leave it carelessly then you are pushing yourself into the well of death.

Many of our health questions remain unanswered, but whose answers are necessary to find. One such question is that how do I know that I am suffering from breast cancer? The answer is simple, by its symptoms. The symptoms are simple to know. The tumor, which is formed at its early stage, may not be detectable by you manually, but it is possible to detect it though mammogram. It is necessary for women to undergo an annual mammogram screening to detect cancer at its early stages. Remember that cancer can be treated only in its early stages and delay can lead to mortality.

There are even more signs of breast cancer that can help you know that whether you are suffering from breast cancer or not:

- Touch your nipples and breast and feel them. If your nipples are tender and you feel any sort of lump or thickening around your breast or underarm then fix an appointment.
- If your skin is red, swollen or rough on the breast, then you need to take care of it.
- See if there is any kind of fluid or discharge from the nipples.
- Check the size of the nipples, if one is bigger than another then you need to check it.
- Touch your breast and feel its temperature, if it is hot then you need to check it.
- Presence of any kind rash on the breast or patches of it around the breast need to be taken seriously.
- Flat or inverted nipples have to be checked.

Breast cancer can be treated in its early stages. Therefore, it is necessary for women to go for an annual check up. Do not fear or feel hesitated, because your fear or hesitation can lead to death.
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Signs of Colon Cancer in Women, a Complete List of The Top Symptoms

There are some symptoms of colon cancer that people should be well aware of. Many medical professionals like to include a screening at annual checkups as well because not everyone that is diagnosed with colon cancer has symptoms until it has significantly progressed.

Sometimes developing gas that continues to occur on and off over a period of time can be associated with colon cancer as well.

It is also a sign of colon cancer so you don't want to ignore it. Feeling out of energy and ran down no matter how much you rest can be a symptom of colon cancer due to the cells that are developing in your body. A loss of appetite as well as changes in sleep patterns can also be recognized in some patients. As the cancer cells continue to grow in the colon, they can absorb a large amount of the iron you consume. Research indicates that the right colon has more room in it. This means that the cancer cells can grow larger before you start to develop any symptoms of the problem. When the cancer cells are in the left colon though there isn't as much free space. This means that a person will generally feel the pressure sooner and have more severe symptoms associated with the colon cancer.

If you have any of the signs of colon cancer make sure you discuss them with your doctor. It will also depend on where in the colon the cancer is.

Colon cancer often exhibits the same symptoms as other colon conditions. Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, and peptic ulcer disease show the same symptoms of colon cancer: red or dark blood in stools, changes in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, unexplainable weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, and anemia. The disease can be present for many years before symptoms of colon cancer even show.

Symptoms of colon cancer vary according to where the tumor is located. Because the right colon is spacious, tumors in the right colon can grow to large sizes before they even cause symptoms of colon cancer. As tumors have a tendency to bleed, cancers on the right colon cause iron deficiency anemia because of the slow, unnoticed loss of blood over a long period of time. It is all the more unnoticeable because the stool travels through the colon longer, so whatever blood is in the stool dries up and even becomes invisible.

Cancers of the left colon are more likely to cause partial or complete bowel obstruction. This type of cancer causes the following symptoms of colon cancer: diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools, abdominal pains, cramps, and bloating. Go and see your doctor if you develop any of the following symptoms of colon cancer mentioned above. As mentioned, some of the symptoms can be indicative of another colon disease altogether. Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer.

Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer. It will do no harm to visit your doctor as soon as you feel two or more of the following:

- Major change in your toilet habits, whether you move your bowels more or less
- Blood in your fecal matter, bright red or dried
- Stools those are thinner than usual
- Unexplainable dramatic weight loss
- Stomach pains, cramping or bloating
- Unexplainable fatigue
- Always feeling like you need to move your bowels
- Constant nausea and vomiting
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Abdominal pain, which is a rare symptom of colon cancer, and may exhibit itself as mere tenderness in the abdomen.
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Can Cell Phones Cause Cancer, The Top Rumors

Cell phones have been part and parcel of our daily lives - in fact, cell phones can be considered to be a very important reason for the type of progress that humanity has achieved - it is only because of the immediate communication that is possible with a cell phone that we are where we are. With the increase in cell phone usage, there were also some naysayers who cooked up some rumors about cell phones and their uses. The top rumors were:

Cancer is caused due to using a cell phone.
Cell phones also cause impotency in men because it heats up the area where it is stored (which was the crotch area)
Cell Phones can also cause heart attacks if they stored in the breast pocket.

It was never clear why these kinds of rumors made their way into the human mindset. Was it just the typical jealousy that the have-nots experienced when the haves used their cell phones, or was it simply the fear of new technology, or better still, was it because of the static interference that the old model cell phones would have on television and computer display screen? Whatever be the reason, it is a fact that many people still think that cell phones cause cancer.

This is a very sad situation, especially when there is no medical or scientific proof which can link any type of cancer or tumor of the body to any type of cell phones. Of course, tests and researches are being carried out in the National Cancer Institute, but that not because it is proven that using a cell phone causes cancer, but because they are trying to find out if the usage of cell phones, which involves the eye, ear, hand and fingertips, has any relation to tumors or cancer of that particular area.

The basic fact is that cell phones emit a type of radio frequency, and the effect of it on the human body is still under study. This radio frequency is a type of radiation, and some kinds of radiation have been known to be traditionally harmful for human bodies. Radio Frequency is a type of electromagnetic radiation, and can be divided into two categories - ionizing and non - ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is proven harmful to the human body if exposed to in high quantities, but the effect of non ionizing radiation from cell phones has not been confirmed as yet.

However, not all kinds of radiation are harmful to the body. The sunrays that we expose our body to, are also a kind of radiation. Therefore, until and unless the men in the white coats do not tell us not to, the human race can gingerly use the cell phone for their progress
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What does cancer feel like, advice for patients

What does cancer feel like? Cancer is always associated with pain. Indeed, so strong cancer pain, so it is very disturbing daily activities and causing incredible suffering. Anti-pain medications used are often unable to cope. Not a few people who are not able to deal with cancer pain, to the point of feeling depressed.

You do not need to worry, because no matter how strong the pain, can be treated with a combination of drugs that cost less. You only need to discuss this with your doctor and take medicine exactly as given recommended doses.

Anti-pain medication will work optimally if given according to the schedule before the pain was too severe. Needed more drugs and higher doses to treat pain severe than mild pain. So it is better that anticipated pain appeared immediately and take medication regularly. Eventually the pain will disappear altogether, and the dose of medication can be reduced or even stopped.

What to watch for:

- Is the pain intermittent, and always appeared a few hours before the next scheduled medication? It may need to be modified to take his medication schedule-talk to your doctor!
- Difficulty sleeping, or lose interest in things that previously favored.
- Pain appeared elsewhere, or change the character of pain ( like punctured, such as cut, depressed, devastated, etc..) And changes in the time period.
- Appears changes in routine activities or mobility.

Advice for Patients:

- Talk openly with your doctor about the pain that you experience where it is, what it's like, what makes it worse, and whether the pain to interfere with your activities.
- Describe your level of pain using a pain scale, from zero (no pain) to 10 (worst pain you can imagine). Approximately how much "value" of your pain?
- Do not wait until the pain becomes severe, immediately ask for drugs!
- Take anti-pain medication exactly as directed by your doctor (for cancer pain, the drug must be taken regularly scheduled, not just during the pain attack).
- If the pain is reduced or lost, increase your activity.
- Do not stop taking your pain suddenly. Talk with your doctor or nurse, which will reduce the dose of your medicine gradually.
- Some people feel nauseous after drinking anti-pain medication. There is also a feeling drowsy or "float" on the first few days. Do not stop taking the medication, but the doctor uttered. Maybe the doctor will prescribe anti-nausea or changing the type of pain medication.
- Sometimes there is a slight constipation. You can ask for a mild laxative to overcome this.
- Notice if any other side effects.
- If your medication in tablet form, do not just chew or crush it before asking the doctor. Such behavior can sometimes be dangerous.
- If the drug is given doctors were unable to relieve the pain, tell your doctor, your medication may need to be replaced.
- Remember, do not run out of medication.
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Symptoms of Cancer Stage 2


Depending on the type and the body are attacked, the symptoms of two very different stages of cancer. 
However, the general symptoms of cancer stage 2 include:
- Wounds that do not heal
- Skin changes are striking
- Changes in bowel habits
- Losing weight quickly due to lack of fat and protein (kaheksia)

- Lump in breast
- Digestive disorders such as persistent difficulty swallowing.
- Deaf, or the presence of noises in the ear that persisted.
- Pain
This can occur due to extensive tumor pressing surrounding nerves and blood vessels as well as immune and inflammatory reactions against growing cancers. Pain is also caused by fear or anxiety.
- Bleeding or unusual discharge
For example, saliva, coughing or vomiting blood, nosebleeds are continuous, the nipple fluid that contains blood, bloody fluid hole intercourse (between menstrual / menopause) blood in the stool, and blood in the urine.
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Soursop or Graviola Is a Cure For Cancer


Soursop leaves is the Most Potent Cancer Drug For many years the Hidden. Because one of the secret world of research findings on this tightly-meeting, they wanted to spend research funds are in a very large, for many years, may return in advance plus generous benefits by making Synthetic Soursop (Graviola) tree as raw material for medicine and medicine in sell to the world market.
Concern, some people have died in vain, pathetic, because the malignancy of cancer, while the giant companies, drug makers with a turnover of billions of dollars to close the secret meetings of this miracle tree.

Efficacy of soursop fruit is giving effect to anti-tumor or cancer is very strong, and medically proven to cure all types of cancer. In addition to cure cancer, soursop fruit also acts as an anti-bacterial, anti fungal, effective against many types of parasites or worms, lowering high blood pressure, depression, stress, and normalize the nervous system is not good.

One example of how the importance of the Health Science Institute for American society is revealing a secret institute soursop fruit.

Research Proves "soursop tree" and his men are able to:
• Attacking cancer cells with naturally safe and effective, without nausea, weight loss, or hair loss, as happened in chemo therapy.
• Protecting the immune system and prevent deadly infections.
• Patients feel stronger, more healthy during the treatment or cure.
• Increased energy and improved physical appearance.
The source of this shocking news comes from one of America's largest drug manufacturer. soursop (Graviola) fruit in-test in more than 20 laboratories, since the 1970's until the next few years. Test results of the extract (juice) fruit is
• Effectively selecting a target and kill the bad cells from 12 different types of cancer, including cancers: colon, breast, prostate, Paru2, and pancreas.
• The works 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells compared with Adriamicin and Chemo Therapy usually used.
• Unlike chemo therapy, juice only selectively hunt down and kill the evil sel2 and NOT harm / kill sel healthy.
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Foods That Increase The Risk Of Cancer


It has been about 1.5 million cases of cancer reported in recent years. And is estimated at more than 559.650 people die each year from cancer, as stated by the American Cancer Society. Also mentioned that there are 10 types of foods that increase the risk of cancer. The food was not declared in the extreme "should not be taken", but does the number of intake should be reduced and avoided.
1. Red meat. Red meat is suspected to increase cancer risk, so it is more advisable to eat fish or poultry, fisheries.

2. Sugar. It is true, too much sugar is not good for health. In addition to increased cancer, obesity, also increase the risk of diabetes. Better sugar consumption with a balanced amount.
3. Various foods were salted, smoked and marinated. Such foods also increase the risk of colon cancer.
4. French fries, potato chips, and various snacks that contain trans fat.
5. Excessive alcohol. However, alcohol can damage health, especially when consumed in excess. Besides increasing the risk of cancer, is also threatening liver.
6. Food and drinks containing artificial coloring and sweeteners aspartameatau.
7. Carbonated soft drinks. When the sugar alone is thought to increase cancer risk, then the soft drinks too. Better juice of fruits and vegetables, or tea.
8. Roasted or grilled foods. Because the process of cooking food with a high temperature, forming a chemical called acrylamide. Acrylamide has also appeared on plastic products, treatments and cigarettes. In high quantities, acrylamide is said by the FDA, as quoted from fda.gov, can cause cancer. For that advisable not too often consume a foods that oven nor baked.
9. Foods that burn. These foods also increase the risk of cancer. In the combustion process to create heterocyclic aromatic amines are known as carcinogens. Carcinogens are substances that cause cancer. Carcinogenic substances cause cancer by altering deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in body cells, and this is disturbing biological processes.
10. Contaminated fish, contain toxins called PCBs, mercury and dioxin. Therefore, always make sure to choose a fresh fish. Avoid fish that are free from flies because it is generally also contain preservatives dead (formalin).
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The Symptoms Of Cancer That Is Often Overlooked


Cancer can be a deadly disease. Know the symptoms in the beginning, before you got in a refractory phase. Early-stage cancer would be cured, but often people do not realize if she had cancer until the disease is in the final stages of the deadly and difficult to cure.
• Shortness of breath
One of the first signs of lung cancer are shortness of breath. "I can not even walk across the lawn without experiencing shortness of breath. I think have asthma. But, I do not have asthma before, "said one patient with lung cancer.

• Chronic cough or chest pain
Some types of cancer, including leukemia and lung tumors may cause symptoms that mimic a bad cough or bronchitis. One way to differentiate, cough for a long time, or disappear and return again in repeated cycles. Some lung cancer patients reported if they often experience chest pain that extends up to the shoulder or down the arm.
• Frequent fever or infection
These can be signs of leukemia, the blood cell cancer that starts in the spinal cord. Leukemia causes the marrow produces abnormal white blood cells to shift the healthy white cells and weaken the body's ability to fight infection. Often, doctors finally realized leukemia in adults after the patient several times complaining of fever, achiness, and flu symptoms in the long term.
• It is hard to swallow
Most often associated with cancer of the esophagus or throat. Difficulty swallowing is sometimes one of the first signs of lung cancer. Swollen lymph nodes or lumps in the neck, armpit, or groin

Enlarged lymph nodes indicate changes in the lymphatic system that can be a sign of cancer. For example, a lump or enlarged lymph nodes under the arm is sometimes a sign of breast cancer. Painless lump in the neck, armpit, or groin can be an early sign of leukemia
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Elderberries Fruit As A Natural Cancer Drug


Strawberry, blueberry and raspberry is a type of berry fruit that has been popular. There is a new type of berry fruit, which is not less great usefulness. This fruit has long been used for herbal medicine and much more expensive.
Elderberries small round shape similar to leunca, but warnaya more dense, purple-black. This summer the fruit is widely available in North America, Europe, West Asia and North Africa, usually grows in roadside ditches. Purple-black fruit is easily learned but must be careful because the leaves are poisonous. Is still done the research will benefit. Possibility of some people who want to enjoy it should be prepared to pay dearly. Because this nutrient is in great demand by farmers for cultivation in Durham.

At the beginning of the next scheduled 150 farmers from seven countries will gather in the workshop, held in Durham and sponsored by the University of Missouri's Center. National Instutite of Health asked the five universities to conduct the study for five years. They were asked to explore the benefits eldeberries for medical purposes. Not only that, sweet potatoes, herbs and other dietary supplements are also investigated.

One was conducted by the University of Missouri's Center for Botanical Interaction Studies. In their study they found levels of antioxidants in fruits elderberries are known to fight prostate cancer. When this fruit is widely used elderberries for herbal medicines and foods made ​​especially in Europe. Approximately 40-50 percent is used as medicine. Expected later this fruit is widely used in the United States.

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Some Of The Symptoms Of Leukemia In Children


Be careful when children are often quickly exhausted, breathing quick and short. It may be that your child is experiencing symptoms of leukemia. Leukemia is a malignancy of blood cells derived from bone marrow characterized by the increase in white blood cells with the addition manifestation of abnormal blood cells.
For adults usually can occur at the age of 50 years, whereas leukemia in children is generally ranked among the top three malignancies of children around the world to reach 30-40 percent.

• Anemia. Patients look pale, tired, and short of breath quickly. This is usually caused by lack of red blood cells.
• Bleeding under the skin a bluish-red spots.
• Bleeding of the gums, nosebleeds.
• Easy to infection because of abnormal white blood cells.
• People often prolonged fever or fever with a cough.
• bone and joint pain.
• Abdominal pain due to enlargement of the liver, kidney and gall.
• Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm of the neck, chest and so on.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty.
When experiencing the above symptoms, immediately take the child to the doctor. While the treatment can go through chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, providing medicine tablet or injection to stop the production of abnormal white blood cells it. It could also be by way of a red blood cell transfusion.
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Simple Steps To Prevent The Side Effects Of Radiotherapy

There are certain types of cancer patients who perform radiation therapy or radiotherapy to prevent or treat cancer. There are several things to note in order to prevent side effects of radiotherapy. Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is the use of high-energy particles or waves such as gamma rays, electron beams, photons, protons and neutrons to destroy cancer cells.
Radiation therapy is sometimes good for some cases of cancer, such as some cancers are sensitive to radiation, but without causing major side effects, such as cancer of the vocal cords. A good doctor will recommend radiation therapy, when the benefits gained over the side effects. And radiation therapy patients have to perform simple maintenance to protect their bodies.

1. Get enough rest
After radiotherapy, the patient will feel more tired than normal. Fatigue is also called fatigue, which may last up to several weeks after radiation is completed. Try to sleep well at night to reduce these side effects.
2. Eat a balanced and nutritious
Depending on which part of your body that is irradiated (eg when the irradiated area of ​​the abdomen or pelvis), then the doctor will recommend a specific diet.
3. Take care of skin in the area of ​​radiation
If you receive an external radiation (radiation from outside the patient's body), the irradiated area becomes more sensitive and sometimes look red. Do not use soap, water, lotions, deodorants, medicines, perfumes and cosmetics on the area being irradiated, except for baby powder.
4. Avoid wearing tight clothing
Including wearing a corset or tight clothes upright neck. Wear loose cotton clothing is soft.
5. Do not rub, scratch or use a very sticky plaster on the area of ​​radiation.
If the radiation area of ​​skin should be covered with gauze and plaster, use plaster micropore or for sensitive skin. Try to put a plaster outside the radiation area and do not attach the same area.
6. Do not compress on the area of ​​radiation
When the irradiated parts need to be washed, tell your doctor first. Use water or sterile Nacl lukewarm water on the irradiated area.
7. Protect the radiation from the sun
The skin will be extra sensitive to sunlight after being irradiated. If possible, wear clothing that covered. Use an umbrella when in the sun.

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Some Of The Triggers Of Cancer Which Is Still Controversial


Cancer is abnormal cell growth that often leads to death. Many products and chemicals that are suspected as a trigger, but not everything can be proven. Modern lifestyle increasingly closer to human cancer. Proving important to avoid excessive fear of technology and the advancement of science. However the other side of moderisasi been easier and improve the quality of human life.

1. Artificial Sweeteners
Tests in mice prove the artificial sweetener cyclamate trigger bladder cancer, so its use in soft drinks banned by the FDA. Substitute the saccharin cyclamate also caused tumors in mice but did not banned its use.
2. Mouthwash
Alleged mouthwash containing ethanol can lead to oral cancer. Antibacterial ingredients are considered as dangerous as carcinogenic or cancer-causing toxins in cigarettes. Since there is no sufficient evidence, the American Dental Association declared safe to use alcohol in mouthwash is not swallowed origin and used as recommended. If you have a family history of cancer of the mouth, or smoking, is currently widely available alcohol-free mouthwash.
3. Anti-cholesterol statin drugs
Alleged trigger cancer in the study appeared in 2007. The use of lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, and atorvastatin in high doses tend to increase the risk of breast cancer, colon and prostate. A review of 15 clinical trials in 2008 confirmed that the increased cancer risk in statin users. But according to the study, cancer was more related to cholesterol itself and not with the use of statin drugs.
4. Phone Cell
Excited phone cell radiation, which is thought to trigger cancer, started in 1993 when a man sued the phone company had suffered brain cancer. Since then, millions of dollars have been spent to investigate the truth of the claim. Largest study of cell phone radiation by WHO in the last 10 years, involving 13 000 adults. The result, the use of mobile phones increases the risk only slightly on the type of glioma brain cancer and not other types of brain cancer.
5. Bra
Toxic chemicals contained in the bra thought to increase breast cancer risk if used too often. Although the claim was never scientifically proven, some experts from the American Cancer Society says use of the bra is made more dense breast tissue. Recently revealed, the density of breast tissue associated with increased risk of cancer recurrence.
6. Perfumes, deodorants and instant noodles
There are similarities in the three products that use the same paraben although in different functions. If ingested or inhaled, paraben will act like the hormone estrogen in the human body thus increasing the risk of breast cancer. 2002 study shows, there was no evidence of increased cancer risk in users of perfumes and deodorants.
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Some Ways Of Prevention Of Prostate Cancer With An Exciting Way


Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Prostate cancer, is the second most deadly cancer. But there are some fun ways to do men to prevent prostate cancer. How to prevent a disease usually confine themselves to be able to do fun things, such as reducing consumption of red meat, fried foods.

1. Tomato sauce
The main ingredients of the sauce is a tomato that is a source of lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer in men. Tomatoes are just one of several anti-cancer foods prostate is unknown. But make creative food combinations with marinara sauce ingredients is a fun way to be able to prevent prostate cancer.
2. Masturbation
Many studies in recent years indicates that masturbation may protect against prostate cancer. This is especially for men over the age of 40 years. But the key to prostate cancer tercegahnya was not masturbation itself, but in the process of ejaculation. Ejaculation allows the semen that may be carcinogenic. So with both of premature sexual relations with a partner or masturbation, the body can perform the cleaning process and the expenditure of toxic substances through the medium of sperm.
3. An energetic dance
No secret that exercise is one of the most powerful ways to prevent disease. Exercise can improve circulation, immune system and increase energy. But not all people have sufficient motivation to exercise. So one way to replace the sports movement is dance. Dance movement can combine a fun sport and movement.
4. Eat cereal with soy milk
Use the time to eat breakfast as a healthy and enjoyable. Breakfast with a healthy breakfast, high-fiber cereal and replace cow milk with soy milk. Soybeans contain active ingredients that can fight prostate cancer.
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Some Ways To Protect Against The Risk Of Cancer


Cancer is still a number one killer in the world. Any type of cancer is a frightening specter for most people. But there are several ways you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. An estimated one-third of cancer cases that occur can be prevented with a healthy diet. Besides avoiding the triggers of cancer such as smoking, exhaust fumes and stress.

1. Maintain ideal body weight remained
Ideal weight or overweight is one of the best ways to reduce one's chances of getting cancer. In addition to reducing the risk of cancer, the ideal weight also provides protection against diabetes and heart disease.
2. Avoid foods high in fat, salt, sugar and calories
Reducing these foods together with all kinds of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of cancer. Limit their consumption of meat, especially meat or processed products can also give meaningful effect. Instead, multiply the consumption of fiber and various kinds of vegetables, fruits and some nuts.
3. Do not take the supplements are not necessary
Eating different types of supplements are not proven effective in reducing cancer risk, even some supplements have been proven harmful to the body in different ways. The experts expressed a healthy diet is more effective than supplements.
4. Provide breast milk exclusively for six months
A mother should breastfeed their infants exclusively in the first six months of life, then just beginning to introduce other fluids and food. A variety of evidence suggests exclusive breast milk may reduce cancer risk in mothers and children to limit the chance of becoming obese.
5. Doing regular exercise
Exercising regularly for at least 30 minutes every day such as brisk walking can reduce cancer risks and provide benefits for the heart and also maintain a waist size.
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Some Exercises Tat Can Be Done By People With Cancer


Exercise is a routine activity that must be done to anyone. But for people who have cancer have some type of exercise that can help. Cancer patients are also recommended to exercise, but how may differ depending on the conditions and treatment of diseases that have been done. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments are cumulative, which means more and more treatments available will make a person feel even more tired.

A. aerobics
Aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling and running can keep the heart rate, increase muscle mass, decrease fat and increase metabolism. This is because maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing cancer or recurrent. Aerobics also help people feel better during cancer treatment and improve recovery after surgery.
B. strength training
Chemotherapy can cause a woman to lose bone density faster, so strength training can increase muscle and fight the loss of muscle mass. To do strength training that will help a person maintain bone density. But if you want to do weight training, you should consult your physician first.
C. balance exercises
Some drugs used for cancer treatment can disrupt the balance, and for those who do chemotherapy only takes one fall to break a bone. Therefore, balance exercises should be a routine part of sports. Simple exercises like walking in a narrow place, putting one foot in front of others.
D. stretching exercises
Stretching exercises can help strengthen the area so it can regain its mobility. However, patients should consult with your physician before undergoing stretching exercises.
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Some Ways To Prevent Brain Cancer


Cancer is one of the most deadly disease, one with brain cancer. Brain cancer is a particularly deadly type of cancer, in which a growing tumor in the brain and begin raged. To prevent the disease from developing in your brain, you can do some preventative measures. Although the main cause of brain cancer is unknown, but by leading a healthy lifestyle and avoid some risk factors can help prevent the risk of brain cancer.

1. Avoid the use of chemicals
Chemical and radiation exposure of the chemical potential to damage a person's brain, so you are advised to avoid the procedure for dealing with chemicals. Chemicals that are familiar with your daily life are used in vinyl chloride plastics, formaldehyde is used as a preservative, and acrylontrile used in the textile industry. Emission of radiation from nuclear reactors can also cause brain cancer.
2. Eating anti-cancer
Garlic and foods that contain omega 3 fatty acids help in the prevention of brain cancer. Garlic contains anti-cancer substance that can help control the tendency cancer in the cells of your body. Sources of omega 3 fatty acids include walnuts and flaxseed oil. It helps the body to increase immunity and ability to fight cancer.
3. Avoid cigarettes and alcohol
One of the main causes of all cancers are unhealthy habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption. Cancer can spread to every part of the body, such as lung cancer can also spread to the brain and cause brain cancer. So, avoid smoking and drinking to stop the growth of brain cancer in your body.
4. The use of mobile phones
Many studies have shown that the frequency of prolonged use of cell phones can cause brain cancer. So, you are advised to not take a call over the phones for more than 15 minutes without headphones to reduce the risk of brain cancer.
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The Most Deadly Type Of Cancer


Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. WHO estimates, 84 million people died from cancer in 2005 and 2015 timeframe. Cancer can be suffered by anyone regardless of age, gender and social status.
Most cases of cancer usually occur because the habits and unhealthy lifestyle. But by modifying your lifestyle, at 30 percent risk of cancer can be prevented. Welcoming the world of cancer, the WHO announced a 5 (five) types of cancer that is ranked top with the highest death toll:

1. Lung cancer (1.4 million deaths)
This is the most deadly type of cancer for both men want any woman. Each year, more people who died of lung cancer than breast cancer, colon, and prostate cancer (even though all three combined). Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The more cigarettes you suck every day and the earlier you start smoking, the greater the risk of lung cancer. There is no evidence that smoking low-tar with a reduced risk of lung cancer.
2. Stomach cancer (740 000 deaths)
Some types of cancer known to affect the stomach. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of cancer to the stomach. Development of cancer is generally found in the lining of the stomach. Over time, the presence of cancer is starting to fade. Experts think this decline may be triggered due to lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake and smoking.
3. Liver cancer (700,000 deaths)
In most cases, the cause of liver cancer caused by cirrhosis, which is the end result of chronic liver damage caused by chronic liver disease. Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of cirrhosis of the liver.
4. Colorectal cancer (610 000 deaths)
Colorectal cancer can begin to grow from the large intestine (colon) or rectum (end of colon). Initially, nearly all colorectal cancers are benign (polyps), but over time develop into cancer. This cancer is a type of cancer the world's third largest in terms of number of sufferers. Colorectal cancer is also the number two cause of death of two worlds, in which the age factor influences.
5. Breast cancer (460 000 deaths)
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the breast tissue. Cancer can begin to grow in the milk glands, milk ducts, fatty tissue and connective tissue in the breast. Currently breast cancer is still the number one killer disease in women.
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Types of Cancer and How Early Detection (part II)


The most deadly diseases in the world is cancer. Many kinds of cancer and you need to know and know how to detect cancer early.
1. Breast cancer
There are approximately 226 870 cases of breast cancer that occurred this year and approximately 2190 cases occur in men. Breast cancer is a type of cancer most commonly occurs in women after skin cancer.
Women at age 40 years or older have a mammogram every year to detect cancer early. Young women should conduct themselves, or check the condition of her breasts to the doctor every three years. Symptoms is emerging a growing lump in the breast and the changes in size, shape and color of the breast and nipple.

2. Cervical cancer
This cancer occurs in the cervix that connects the uterus to the vagina. American Cancer Society states there are approximately 12 170 women who develop cervical cancer this year. Cervical cancer usually occurs in women under the age of 50 years.
The symptoms are abnormal vaginal bleeding, like bleeding after sex, after menopause, when the onset of menstrual blood spotting, pain during sexual intercourse and other symptoms.
3. Cervical cancer
A total of 47 130 cases of cervical cancer this year, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Approximately 9 out of 10 people who showed symptoms of ovarian cancer vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain during sex and losing weight drastically.
Women who have a high risk of cervical cancer, women who have never given birth, obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure, should immediately consult a doctor if the condition is vaginal bleeding.
4. Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer cases this year occurred at about 22 280 women. Mostly occurs in women after menopause. There are no specific screening test for ovarian cancer, but if you feel something is wrong on the condition of your ovaries, your doctor will test the hip and other additional tests such as ultrasound.
Its symptoms are bloating, pelvic pain, loss of appetite, too frequent urination, tiredness, pain during intercourse and back pain.
5. Melanoma (skin cancer)
Melanoma is a skin cancer derived from pigment-producing cells (melanocytes). Jeni cancer usually occurs in people under the age of 30 years.
Possible symptoms in patients with melanoma is the appearance of spots or moles that change shape, color and size. Sometimes in some spots and moles will feel itching, pain and even bleeding.
6. Prostate Cancer
Approximately 241 740 cases of prostate cancer this year. 2 of 3 people who suffer from prostate cancer are men aged older than 65 years.
Symptoms of prostate cancer include problems in erection, urine that contains blood, pain in the waist and leg weakness.
7. Testicular Cancer
A total of 8590 cases of testicular cancer occur this year based on data from the National Cancer Institute. Most sufferers are men at the age of 20 to 35 years.
You should see the condition of your testicles to your doctor if you find something strange in the testis. Possible symptoms are swelling of the testicles and heaviness in the scrotum.
8. Leukemia (blood cancer)
Cases of leukemia have occurred this year in 47 150 people, according to the National Cancer Institute. Leukemia is a type of cancer affecting the bone marrow and lymphatic tissues. All cancers begin in cells that make blood and other tissues.
Symptoms that may occur in patients with leukemia are swollen lymph nodes around the neck or armpit without pain, fever, easily infected, tiredness, easy bleeding when injured and lose weight.

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