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Cholesterol Is ONLY Found In Foods That Come From Animals! 2007-08-31 15:09:49 Eat Less Cholesterol
Why worry about cholesterol? The cholesterol you eat in foods may make your blood cholesterol number higher. A blood test can show what your blood cholesterol number is. If there is too much cholesterol in your blood, the arteries in your heart may get clogged. If an artery gets completely blocked it may cause a heart attack. If an artery in your brain gets blocked, it may cause a stroke. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance. Your body makes and uses it continually. It is naturally in blood and the rest of your body. Cholesterol is ONLY found in foods that come from animals! Module 13: Wheres the Fat Read more:Animals
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Know Your Cholesterol Number 2007-08-31 15:01:37 Are you Heart Healthy? Do you know your cholesterol numbers? Do you know the new cholesterol guidelines? Your first step to heart healthy living is to assess your risk. Complete the heart healthy challenges by checking yes, no, or do not know. Heart Healthy Challenges Do not Yes No Know n n n n n n My total cholesterol (TC) is 200 or higher. n n n n n n My low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is 100 or higher. n n n n n n My high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is 40 or lower. n n n n n n My triglyceride (TG) number is 150 or higher. n n n n n n My blood pressure (BP) is 140/90 mmHg or Im on antihypertensive medication. n n n n n n I smoke. n n n n n n I have diabetes (high blood sugar). n n n n n n I have a parent, brothers, sisters, or children who have had a heart attackmales before age 55, females before age 65. n n n n n n I exercise less than three times a week. n n n n n n I am overweight or obese. n n n n n n I am over 45 years, if male or over 55 years, if female. Read more:Cholesterol
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Cholesterol Guidelines For Children 2007-08-31 14:53:30 Cholesterol Guidelines
for Children
Who set them? The recommendations were made by a 12-member panel of experts in pediatrics, nutrition and heart disease and were issued by the National Cholesterol Education Project, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. They are endorsed by 42 major health and professional groups, including the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Why were they set? Scientific evidence shows that atherosclerosis begins in childhood and is related to nutrition habits which affect blood cholesterol levels in both children and adults. Recommendations for adults were made in 1988. Growing children have different nutritional needs than do adults and a separate set of recommendations was necessary. Is cholesterol screening recommended? Routine screening for all children is not needed and may lead to unnecessary drug therapy. Nearly half of the children who have high blood cholesterol levels are likely to have almost normal Read more:Cholesterol
Cholesterol, Other Lipids, And Lipoproteins 2007-08-31 14:51:50 WHAT ARE CHOLESTEROL, OTHER LIPIDS, AND LIPOPROTEINS? Lipids are the building blocks of any of the fats or fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in animals, are composed mainly of cholesterol, triglycerides, proteins (called lipoproteins), and phospholipids (molecules made up of phosphoric acid, fatty acids, and nitrogen). Lipids do not dissolve in water and are stored in the body to serve as sources of energy. Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a white, powdery substance that is found in all animal cells and in animalbased foods (not in plants). In spite of its bad press, cholesterol is an essential nutrient necessary for many functions, including the following: Repairing cell membranes. Manufacturing vitamin D on the skins surface. Production of hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. Possibly helping cell connections in the brain that are important for learning and memory. Regardless of these benefits, when cholesterol levels
Do You Need Drugs To Treat Cholesterol? Treating High Cholesterol Naturally... 2007-08-31 14:50:49 Treating High Cholesterol
Naturally. of 5 Natural Health Center PC 8001 Chicago Street Omaha, NE 68114 402-399-2020 fax 402-399-0707 Treating High Cholesterol Naturally. Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance that is a natural component of the fats in the bloodstream and in all the cells of the body. While cholesterol is an essential part of a healthy body, high levels of cholesterol in the blood (known as hypercholesterolemia) increase a persons risk for cardiovascular disease, which can lead to stroke or heart attack. When there is too much cholesterol circulating in the blood, it can create sticky deposits (called plaque) along the artery walls. Plaque can eventually obstruct or even block the flow of blood to the brain, heart, and other organs. A recent report indicates that more and more Americans have high cholesterolthe condition is most common among those living in Western cultures. While heredity may be a factor for some people, increasingly sedentary lifestyles combined Read more:Drugs
7 To Reduce Cholesterol 2007-08-31 14:48:52 By Simeon Margolis, M.D., PH.D. & Roger S. Blumenthal, M.D. and the Editors of Johns Hopkins Health Alerts 7 KEYS to Reduce Cholesterol
1 A s many Americans are now aware, abnormal levels of cholesterol carried in the bloodand in particular a high level of LDL, or socalled bad, cholesterolsignificantly increase the risk for coronary heart disease and heart attack. It is also well established that managing blood cholesterol to achieve optimal levels can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Your cholesterol levels, of course, are not the only risk factor for coronary heart disease. Other major risk factors include older age, a family history of premature heart disease, obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes; any decision about treating your cholesterol should be made with your doctor taking all risk factors into account. But whatever your other risk factors are, it may be time for you to reevaluate whether you need to lower your cholesterol. The go
Cholesterol Clues 2007-08-31 14:48:12 Cholesterol Clues CLUES CHOLESTEROL SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF CHOLESTEROL AND HEALTHY EATING W H AT I S C H O L E S T E R O L ? Cholesterol is a natural substance found in animals, including humans. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and bile. Cholesterol is part of the membranes around your cells. Cholesterol is found in foods from animals, such as meat, fish, poultry, egg yolks and milk products. Plant foods, such as vegetables, nuts, fruits and grains do not contain cholesterol. You get only a small amount of cholesterol from the food you eat. Your liver makes more to meet your bodys needs. 1 Your body needs cholesterol. The amount and type of cholesterol in your blood can affect your risk of heart disease. You can help control the cholesterol in your blood with healthy eating. Bile is made by the liver and helps your body digest and absorb fats. W H AT I S G O O D C H O L E S T E R O L A N D B A D C H O L E S T E R O L ? Good and bad refer to types of cholesterol f Read more:Cholesterol
BRFSS Summary Reports: High Blood Pressure And High Blood Cholesterol 2007-08-31 14:47:47 BRFSS Summary
Reports: High BloodPressure
and High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure & High Blood Cholesterol Brian D. Fisher, PhD Margaret Casey, MPH, RN Thomas Melnik, DrPH Barbara A. Dennison, MD Vol.11, No.2 Fall 2004 Introduction Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). High blood pressure (or hypertension) is defined in an adult as a blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg systolic pressure or greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg diastolic pressure. Blood pressure between 120-139 mm Hg systolic pressure or 8089 mm Hg diastolic defines prehypertension. People in this category are considered likely to develop hypertension in the future. 1 High blood pressure increases the risk for a number of diseases, including congestive heart failure, kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. When other risk factors are present (e.g., o
Life Style Guidelines To Reduce Blood Cholesterol Levels 2007-08-31 14:47:37 Heart Smart Nutrition Services & Diabetes Education Camino Medical Group 408-524-5844 rev 12/22/2004 Lorri Holzberg, rd, cde L IFE S TYLE G UIDELINES T O R EDUCE BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS W HAT IS C HOLESTEROL ? Cholesterol
is a fatty substance, present in all animal tissues which is made mostly by the liver. It has many important functions in the body: it is the building block of cell walls, a precursor of the sex hormones and vitamin D, and makes up a large part of the bile acids which help us break down fats that we eat. Cholesterol is made in our bodies and is also obtained from food. Too much cholesterol in the blood stream can lead to plaque formation in the arteries, which can lead to atherosclerosis. A high blood cholesterol level is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The cholesterol present in foods is referred to as dietary cholesterol. It is only present in animal foods plant foods do not contain cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol intake plays a small role in incre Read more:Blood
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THE ROLE OF CHOLESTEROL 2007-08-31 14:47:22 Since the mid-1980s, when the National Cholesterol Education Program and the American Heart Association began a nationwide campaign to lower this countrys average blood cholesterol level, the role of cholesterol in coronary heart disease (CHD) has come under scrutiny. In the public realm, manufacturers and advertisers played on consumer concerns by using oversimplified claims for products ranging from fish oil to breakfast cereals. Within the medical and scientific communities, the debate continues on what levels are truly high and on how best to approach the issue of controlling this major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. One thing remains certain: A high level of cholesterol in the bloodstream is one of the major factors, along with smoking and high blood pressure, contributing to coronary heart disease, the nations leading cause of death. How this risk factor relates to any one individuals health and life-style, however, is a far more complex matter. Cholesterol is not an imm
Abstract 29 2007-09-15 10:47:56 Evaluation of an automated multiplexed immuno-blot assay for the detection of antigen specificity of anti-nuclear antibodies in connective tissue diseases. Gupta M., Means C. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH. Systemic connective tissue diseases (CTDs) are characterized with the presence of autoantibodies directed against various intracellular antigens. Distinct autoantibody profiles are found in different diseases, hence, determination of antibody specificity is desirable in establishing the correct diagnosis. Currently, individual disease specific anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs) are detected by immunodiffusion (ID) or by enzyme immunoassays (EIAs), both requiring several individual assays to detect antigen profile, which, is time consuming and expensive. We evaluated a multi-parameter immuno-blot assay (IB) (Innogenetics, Inc. N.Y.) using, mostly recombinant and some natural antigens allowing simultaneous detection of all clinically relevant disease specific ANAs in a sin Read more:Abstract
Heritable Disorders Of Connective Tissue 2007-09-15 10:46:16 bTable of Contents/bbr /
What Is Connective Tissue? 1 br /
How Do People Get Gene Alterations? 4 br /
Who Gets HDCTs? 5br /
Does Anything Increase the Chances of Having a Genetic Disease? 5 br /
How Does Genetic Counseling Help? 6 br /
What Are the Symptoms of a HDCT? 7 br /
How Do Doctors Diagnose HDCTs? 8 br /
What Treatments Are Available? 9 br /
What Research Is Being Done on HDCTs? 9 br /
Where Can People Find More Information about HDCTs? 14 br / br /
Information Box Some Common Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue This fact sheet describes a family of more than 200 disorders that affect connective tissues. These disorders result from alterations (mutations) in genes responsible for building tis sues. ...
Cutaneous Necrobiosis Tissue Reaction In Systemic Diseases 2007-09-15 10:42:35 Necrobiosis is applied to certain granulomatous disorders where the dermal connective tissue becomes homogenized and loses its normal staining characteristics. It is a pathological finding, which is observed not only in a simple localized skin lesion, e.g. granuloma annular (GA), necrobiosis lipoidica (NL), but also in skin lesions which associated with underlying systemic diseases. Aim of the work: to explore the possibility that, cases with underlying systemic disorders could exhibit distinctive cutaneous necrobiosis tissue reaction. Patients and methods: The study group comprised 11 patients (9 females and 2 men ranging in age from 19 to 63 years) in whom 16 skin biopsies yielded a histological picture of necrobiotic granuloma, and in whom a clinical history showed systemic disease. The main systemic disease associations were diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, malignant nodular goiter, Wegners granulomatosis with highly positive. c-ANCA, primary nodal lymphoma and cutaneous gr
Connective Tissue Diseases 2007-09-15 10:21:13 The connective tissue diseases have a pattern of organ involvement that overlaps and often makes specific diagnosis difficult. When first recognized as a distinct histopathologic characteristic, the perivascular collagen deposition prompted the name collagen vascular disease. Their association with immunologic reactions to body proteins subsequently caused the name change to autoimmune diseases. These entities are, however, more correctly called connective tissue diseases. Biochemical and ultrastructure studies indicate that collagen derangement and evidence of autoimmunity may not be the primary disease. The exact cause of connective tissue diseases remains obscure. Specific autoantibodies are associated with some of these entities, supporting the presumption of an autoimmune mechanism. Definite evidence demonstrating loss of self-tolerance or specific antigens is lacking. The prevailing histopathologic feature of these diseases is a ...
Medical Journal Of Australia 2007-09-15 09:26:20 Pagets disease of bone is a chronic disorder, characterised by focal areas of excessive osteoclastic bone resorption accompanied by a secondary increase in osteoblastic bone formation. The classic description of the disease was by Sir James Paget in 1877 in a paper describing the clinical features of a disorder he called osteitis deformans. 1 The disease results in bone expansion and structural weakness, which can cause pain, deformity, and a range of complications. Here, I review recent advances in understanding of the disease, as well as practical management. For more detailed reviews, see two recently published sets of consensus management guidelines. 2,3 Epidemiology and pathogenesis of Pagets disease Pagets disease predominantly affects the elderly. It is uncommon in people under the age of 55 years and is more common in males than females, with a sex ratio of 1.8 : 1. There are marked geographical differences in prevalence. The disease is most common in the United Kingdom (partic Read more:Australia
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Treatment Of Paget's Treatment Of Paget's Disease Disease 2007-09-15 09:25:32 The disease begins in middle age or later . Affects most frequently the long bones of the lower extremities and the skull . The bones enlarge and soften, and those bearing weight yield and become unnaturally curved and misshappen. Sir James Paget 1876 Pathophysiology Pathophysiology Abnormal numbers and size of of osteoclasts and osteoclast Abnormal numbers and size of of osteoclasts and osteoclast nucleation nucleation primary defect primary defect Increase in bone resorption in affected site or sites Increase in bone resorption in affected site or sites Increased Bone Formation follows Increased Bone Formation follows secondary response: secondary response: Rapid formation leads to haphazard collagen deposition Rapid formation leads to haphazard collagen deposition Woven rather than linear bone Woven rather than linear bone Multiple cement lines Multiple cement lines Marrow develops fibrous tissue Marrow develops fibrous tissue Increased Increased vascularity vascularity Abnormal ost Read more:Treatment
Diagnosis And Treatment Of Paget's Disease Of Bone -- American Family ... 2007-09-15 09:24:17 Paget's disease of bone (also known as osteitis deformans) is a nonmalignant disease involving accelerated bone resorption followed by deposition of dense, chaotic, and ineffectively mineralized bone
matrix. The origin of the disease is unknown, and it is frequently asymptomatic; however, the patient
may present with symptoms depending on the bones involved. The most common symptom is pain
in the affected bone; neurologic, hearing, vision, cardiac, and oncologic complications are possible.
Diagnosis is primarily made by radiographs. Bisphosphonates are the most common treatment. (Am
Fam Physician 2002;65:2069-72. Aside from osteoporosis, Paget's disease is the most common bone disorder. Paget's disease is equally prevalent in men and women, with increased incidence in persons older than 50 years. It affects approximately 3 percent of persons in the United States, and as many as 10 percent of persons older than 80 years.
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Paget's Disease Of Bone/Fibrous Dysplasia: Advances And Challenges 2007-09-15 09:21:26 Founded in 1978, the Paget Foundation for Pagetâ s Disease of Bone and Related
Disorders is a 501 c3 voluntary health agency that addresses several benign bone
disorders and the skeletal complications of malignancy.The benign disorders include:
Pagetâ s disease of bone, hyperparathyroidism, osteopetrosis (not the more common
disorder osteoporosis) and fibrous dysplasia. The Foundation provides information
and programs for patients and health professionals and advocates for increased
research funding for these disorders. Information is available on the Foundation
website at www.paget.org.br /br /
bCONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)/bbr /
The symposium is designed for both clinicians and basic scientists who are
interested in Pagetâ s disease (PD) and fibrous dysplasia (FD) who work in the field
of bone biology. Learning objectives for symposium attendees are: 1.) to understand
current thinking on the etiology and pathophysiology of PD and FD; 2.) to become
Paget's Disease From Western India 2007-09-15 09:09:14 Pagetâ s disease of bone is characterized by an anarchic bone remodeling, associated with morphological and functional abnormalities of osteoclasts. Pagetâ s disease, as the condition came to be known, is the second most common bone disorder (after osteoporosis) in elderly persons in the Western
world. Pagetâ s disease is rare in India
, China and Scandinavia, but common in specifically England, Western Europe, and the United States. Affecting more than one million people, the chronic bone disorder is marked by the malfunction of the bodyâ s regular bone building process and may result in pain, deformities and fractures. The reason for its rarity amongst Indians is difficult to explain. ...
A Physician's Guide To The Management Of Paget's Disease Of Bone 2007-09-15 09:06:46 What is Pagets Disease? First diagnosed by Sir James Paget in 1877, Pagets disease of bone, or osteitis deformans, is a disease of the osteoclast. It is a focal disorder characterized by excessive osteoclastic bone resorption followed by excessive bone formation, resulting in bone that is architecturally unsound. This can lead to bone pain, bone deformity and skeletal fragility. Pathology of Pagets Disease The initial abnormality in Pagets disease is a dramatic increase in the rate of bone resorption in one or more areas of the skeleton. Pagetic osteoclasts are abnormal approximately five times larger than normal containing an average of 20 nuclei per cell compared with three to four nuclei in normal adult osteoclasts. The osteoblasts, though numerous, are not abnormal. As bone resorption is coupled to bone formation, the rate of bone resorption is matched by a rapid rate of bone formation over time. The new bone is structurally disorganized, however, resulting in an overall decrease i Read more:Guide
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THYROID CANCER 2007-09-26 11:23:35 The thyroid gland is located under the Adam's apple in the front part of the neck. In most people it cannot be seen or felt. It has 2 lobes, called the right lobe and the left lobe, joined by a narrow isthmus. This gland takes up iodine from the diet and the blood and makes a thyroid hormone that is important for many body functions. The thyroid gland contains mainly 2 types of cells: Thyroid follicle cells actually make and store thyroid hormone. They also make a special thyroid protein called thyroglobulin. C cells make another hormone, calcitonin. Different cancers develop from each kind of cell. The differences are important because they determine the seriousness of the cancer and the type of treatment needed. Many types of tumors can develop in the thyroid gland. Most of these tumors are benign, or noncancerous. Others are cancerous, which means they can spread into nearby tissues and to other parts of the body. Because the thyroid gland is close to the skin, tumors often a
NCI Cancer Bulletin 2007-09-26 11:20:00 Chordoma is a rare bone tumor at the base of the skull, in the vertebra, or in the area of the tailbone. Only about 300 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. While most people with chor- doma have no other family members with the disease, rare occurrences of multiple cases within families have been documented. This suggests that some people may be genetically predisposed to develop chordoma. Because genetic or hereditary risk fac- tors for chordoma may exist, scientists are searching for genes involved in the development of this tumor. NCI is seeking families with two or more relatives with chordoma to par- ticipate in this study. Participants will complete a questionnaire, provide a blood sample, and undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. ...
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Stomach Cancer 2007-09-26 11:16:22 Stomach cancer , also called gastric cancer , is the abnormal growth of cells in the inner lining of the stomach. Stomach cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages because it causes few or no symptoms. How does it occur? Several conditions may be precancerous and may increase the risk of stomach cancer. For example: infection of the stomach with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) older age or being male a diet high in salted, smoked, or poorly preserved foods and low in fruits and vegetables a mother, father, sister, or brother who has had stomach cancer pernicious anemia, which is a low count of red blood cells caused by a lack of vitamin-B12. What are the symptoms? People who have stomach cancer have very few symptoms until late in the disease. Some possible symptoms of stomach cancer are: heartburn or indigestion stomach pain nausea or vomiting a sense of fullness after eating a meal loss of a Read more:Cancer
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Cancers Of The Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine - SEER Survival ... 2007-09-26 11:15:11 Cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine together account for a approximately 3% of the malignant neoplasms diagnosed in the United States each year. Ap- proximately 43,000 people were diagnosed with one of these cancers in 2006 (1). About one-third will be can- cer of the esophagus (14,550), one-half will be cancer of the stomach (22,280) and the remainder will be cancer of the small intestine (6,170) (1). However, because as a group they have relatively poor survival rates, these upper gastrointestinal cancers are responsible for about 4.7% of the annual U.S. cancer deaths, 26,270 estimated deaths in 2006 (1). In the 14 year period 1988-2001, the SEER Program re- corded 19,410 cancers of the esophagus, 39,623 stomach cancers and 6,879 malignant neoplasms of the small in- testine (including 2,202 carcinoids). The tables and text in this chapter address some of the patient characteristics (sex, race, and age) and tumor char- acteristics (tumor stage, grade, size, subsite Read more:Small
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Skin Cancer 2007-09-26 11:12:42 Skin cancer is the most common â and preventable â cancer in the United States, affecting more than 1 million people each year. Exposure to the sun causes most skin cancer. PREVENTION Avoid sun exposure during between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Always wear sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher â even on cloudy days. Apply at least one ounce â about a shot glass full â of sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapply frequently. Wear sunglasses treated to absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15, and wear tight-weave clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. RISKS Blond, red or light brown hair color; blue, gray or green eyes Fair complexion and/or freckles; skin that burns easily A family history skin cancer Several moles on the body, especially one there since birth or unusual moles One or more large pigmented spots Excessive exposure to the sun and repeated blistering sunburns before the age of 15 EAR Read more:Cancer
Prostate Cancer: 2007-09-26 11:09:27 Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among men in the United States. It is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer-related deaths. In 1994, an estimated 200,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and approximately 38,000 men will die, despite advances in surgical and medical therapy. Prostate cancer occurs at an age when other medical conditions such as heart disease and stroke may contribute significantly to the cause of death. Therefore, it is unknown how many men will die with prostate cancer rather than from it. From 1973 to 1990, prostate cancer incidence among all men increased by 85 percent, and mortality rose by nearly 20 percent. For African American men, who already have one of the highest incidence rates of prostate cancer in the world, the death rate rose by 35 percent from 1973 to 1990. At all ages, African American men die from prostate cancer more often than whites. Their cancers tend to be diagnosed at later stages and they Read more:Cancer
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Cancer Of The Pancreas 2007-09-26 11:06:12 No one knows the exact causes of pancreatic cancer. Doctors can seldom explain why one person gets pancreatic cancer and another does not. However, it is clear that this disease is not contagious. No one can â catchâ cancer from another person. Research has shown that people with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop pancreatic cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases a personâ s chance of developing a disease Studies have found the following risk factors: Ageâ The likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer increases with age. Most pancreatic cancers occur in people over the age of 60. Smokingâ Cigarette smokers are two or three times more likely than nonsmokers to develop pancreatic cancer. Diabetesâ Pancreatic cancer occurs more often in people who have diabetes than in people who do not. Being maleâ More men than women are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Being African Americanâ African Americans a Read more:Cancer
Ovarian Cancer 2007-09-26 11:03:47 Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer among women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers. The American Cancer
Society estimates that about 23,400 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the United States during 2001. Ovarian cancer accounts for 4% of all cancers in women. The good news is that the ovarian cancer incidence rate has been slowly decreasing since 1991. The incidence rate is a precise way for scientists to describe how common or rare a disease is. The ovarian cancer incidence rate is defined as the number of new cases diagnosed each year per 100,000 women. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. It is estimated that there will be about 13,900 deaths from ovarian cancer in the United States during 2001. The five -- year survival rate is used to provide a standard way of discussing prognosis. It refers to the percentage of patients who live at least 5 years aft Read more:Ovarian
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