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Thyroid Cancer (health) 2007-11-20 08:11:00 Causes Thyroid cancer can occur in all age groups. People who have had radiation therapy to the neck are at higher risk. This therapy was commonly used in the 1950s to treat enlarged thymus glands, adenoids and tonsils, and skin disorders. People who received radiation therapy as children have a higher incidence of thyroid cancer. Other risk factors are a family history of thyroid cancer and chronic goiter. The disease affects 1 in 1,000 people. There are several types of thyroid cancer: Papillary carcinoma is the most common and usually affects women of child-bearing age. It metastasizes (spreads from the original site) slowly and is the least malignant type of thyroid cancer. Follicular carcinoma accounts for about 30% of all cases and has a greater rate of recurrence and metastasis. Medullary carcinoma is a cancer of non-thyroid cells in the thyroid gland and tends to occur in families. It requires different treatment from other types of thyroid canc Read more:Cancer
Cancer - Throat or Larynx for smoker and drinker 2007-11-19 11:29:00 Causes People who smoke or otherwise use tobacco are at risk of developing throat cancer. Excessive alcohol use also increases risk. Smoking and drinking alcohol combined lead to an extreme risk for the development of throat cancers. Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50. Men are 10 times more likely than women to develop throat cancers. Symptoms Hoarseness that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks Sore throat that does not resolve in 1 to 2 weeks, even with antibiotics Neck pain Difficulty swallowing Swelling in the neck Unintentional weight loss Cough Coughing up blood Abnormal (high-pitched) breathing sounds Signs and Tests An examination of the neck and throat may show cancer of the throat. The sputum may appear bloody. A lump may appear on the outside of the neck. A laryngoscopy, which is examination by use of a tube with a small lighted camera (laryngoscope), allows the physician to look into the mouth and down the th Read more:Cancer
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell 2007-11-18 10:36:00 Causes » Smoking causes most cases of lung cancer. Being around the smoke from others (secondhand smoke) also raises your risk for lung cancer. However, people who do not smoke and have never smoked have become sick with lung cancer. A review of decades of research has recently shown that smoking marijuana may help cancer cells grow, but there is no direct link between the drug and lung cancer. High levels of air pollution, working with or near cancer-causing chemicals or materials (such as asbestos), and drinking water containing high levels of arsenic can increase your risk for lung cancer. Radiation therapy to the lungs can also increase the risk.In-Depth Causes » Back to TopSymptoms » Early lung cancer may not cause any symptoms. Symptoms you should watch for include: Cough that doesn't go away Coughing up blood Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest pain Read more:Cancer
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Gastric cancers are malignancies of the stomach 2007-11-17 13:38:00 Causes Several different types of cancer can occur in the stomach. The most common type is called adenocarcinoma, which refers to the way the cancer looks under the microscope. There are several types of adenocarcinoma. Because other types of gastric cancer occur much less frequently, this article focuses on adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinoma of the stomach is a common cancer of the digestive tract worldwide, although it is relatively uncommon in the US. It occurs most frequently in men over 40 years old. The incidence of this form of gastric cancer is extremely high in Japan, Chile, and Iceland. The incidence of most types of gastric adenocarcinoma in the US has declined over the years. Experts think the decrease may be related to reduced intake of salted, cured, and smoked foods, and increased vitamin C consumption. However, the incidence of adenocarcinoma in the high part of the stomach where it connects with the esophagus has increased markedly, along with an increase in Read more:cancers
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colon cancer 2007-11-16 18:43:00 Colon cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Such cancer is sometimes referred to as "colorectal cancer." Other types of colon cancer such as lymphoma, carcinoid tumors, melanoma, and sarcomas are rare. In this article, use of the term "colon cancer" refers to colon carcinoma and not these rare types of colon cancer.Causes » According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. (However, in almost all cases, early diagnosis can lead to a complete cure.) There is no single cause for colon cancer. Nearly all colon cancers begin as benign polyps, which slowly develop into cancer. You have a higher risk for colon cancer if you have: Colorectal polyps Cancer elsewhere in the bodyA family history of colon cancer Ulcerative colitis Crohn's diseasePersonal history of breast cancer Certain g
prostat cancer 2007-11-16 05:00:00 Prostate cancer is cancer that grows in prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system. It wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.Causes The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, although some studies have shown a relationship between high dietary fat intake and increased testosterone levels. When testosterone levels are lowered either by surgical removal of the testicles (castration, orchiectomy) or by medication, prostate cancer can slowly get better. There is no known association with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages and is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75 years old. Prostate cancer is rarely found in men younger than 40. Men at higher risk include African-America men older than 60, farmers, tire plant workers, painters, and men exposed to cadmium. The lo
Breast cancer 2007-11-15 09:39:00 Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.Lobular carcinoma starts in parts of the breast, called lobules, that produce milk. In rare cases, breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast. Many breast cancers are sensitive to the hormone estrogen. This means that estrogen causes the breast cancer tumor to grow. Such cancer is called estrogen receptor positive cancer or ER positive cancer. Some women have what's called HER2-positive breast cancer. HER2 refers to a gene that helps cells grow, divide, and repair themselves. When cells have too many copies of this gene, cells -- including cancer cells -- grow faster. Experts think that women with HER2-positive breast cancer have a more aggressive disease and a higher risk of recurrence than those who do not have this ty Read more:Breast
cancer 2007-11-15 09:37:00 Causes Cells are the building blocks of living things. Cancer grows out of normal cells in the body. Normal cells multiply when the body needs them, and die when the body doesn't. Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is out of control and cells divide too rapidly. It can also occur when cells “forget” how to die. There are many different kinds of cancers. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue. There are multiple causes of cancers, including: RadiationSunlightTobaccoCertain virusesBenzeneCertain poisonous mushrooms and aflatoxins (a poison produced by organisms that can grow on peanut plants) However, the cause of many cancers remains unknown. The most common cause of cancer-related death is lung cancer. The three most common cancers in men in the United States are prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer. In women in the U.S., the three most freque
Causes 2007-11-15 09:31:00 AIDS is the fifth leading cause of death among persons between ages 25 and 44 in the United States, down from number one in 1995. About 25 million people worldwide have died from this infection since the start of the epidemic, and 40.3 million people are currently living with HIV/AIDS globally Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS. The virus attacks the immune system and leaves the body vulnerable to a variety of life-threatening infections and cancers. Common bacteria, yeast, parasites, and viruses that ordinarily do not cause serious disease in people with healthy immune systems can cause fatal illnesses in people with AIDS. HIV has been found in saliva, tears, nervous system tissue and spinal fluid, blood, semen (including pre-seminal fluid), vaginal fluid, and breast milk. However, only blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk generally transmit infection to others. Transmission of the virus occurs: Through sexual contact -- including oral, vag
AIDS 2007-11-15 09:28:00 AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the final and most serious stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS begins when a person with HIV infection has a CD4 cell count below 200. CD4 cells are also called "T-cells" or "helper cells"; they are a type of immune cell. AIDS is also defined by numerous opportunistic infections and cancers that occur in the presence of HIV infection.AIDS, at 25, Offers No Easy Answers By ABIGAIL ZUGER, M.D. The first thing we want to know about a disease is whether it is going to kill us. For AIDS, we really cannot answer the question well at all.25 Years of Covering AIDS | Complete Archive Read more:AIDS
Mouth and Throat Cancer Treatment 2007-11-27 21:16:00 After you have been evaluated by a surgical or radiation oncologist to treat your cancer, you will have ample opportunity to ask questions and discuss which treatments are available to you.Your doctor will present each type of treatment, give you the pros and cons, and make recommendations.Treatment
for head and neck cancer depends on the type of cancer and whether it has affected other parts of the body. Factors such as your age, your overall health, and whether you have already been treated for the cancer before are included in the treatment decision-making process.The decision of which treatment to pursue is made with your doctor (with input from other members of your care team) and your family members, but ultimately, the decision is yours.Be certain you understand exactly what will be done and why, and what you can expect from your choices. With oral cancers, it is especially important to understand the side effects of treatment.Like many cancers, head and neck cancer is treated o Read more:Cancer
Exams and Tests Mouth and Throat Cancer 2007-11-27 00:00:00 Cancers of the mouth and throat are often found on routine dental examination. If your dentist should find an abnormality, he or she will probably refer you to a specialist in ear, nose, and throat medicine (an otolaryngologist) or recommend that you see your primary health care provider right away.If you have symptoms that suggest a possible cancer, or if an abnormality is found in your oral cavity or pharynx, your health care provider will immediately begin the process of identifying the type of abnormality. * The goal will be to rule out or confirm the diagnosis of cancer. * He or she will interview you extensively, asking questions about your medical and surgical history, the medications you take, your family and work history, and your habits and lifestyle, focusing on the risk factors for oropharyngeal cancers.At some point during this process, you will probably be referred to a physician who specializes in treating cancers of the mouth and throat. * Many cancer specialists Read more:Cancer
The Link Between Smoking and Lung Cancer 2007-11-26 11:30:00 Cigarette smoking is the most significant cause of lung cancer. Research as far back as the 1950s clearly established this relationship. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4000 chemicals, many of which have been identified as causing cancer. A person who smokes more than 1 pack of cigarettes per day has a risk of developing lung cancer 20-25 times greater than someone who has never smoked. Once a person quits smoking, his or her risk for lung cancer gradually decreases. About 15 years after quitting, the risk for lung cancer decreases to the level of someone who never smoked. Cigarand pipe smoking increases the risk of lung cancer but not as much as smoking cigarettes does. About 85% of lung cancers occur in a smoker or former smoker. The risk of developing lung cancer is related to the following factors: The number of cigarettes smoked The age at which a person started smoking How long a person has smoked (or had smoked before quitting)Other causes of lung cancer incl Read more:Cancer
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oral and throat cancer and quit smoke now for your health 2007-11-25 09:56:00 Causes Oral and throat cancer appears to occur as a result of damage to the DNA in the cells in your mouth and throat. Using tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption can damage these tissues. The combination of smoking or chewing tobacco and excessive drinking creates a much higher risk of oral and throat cancer. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light also can cause damage. Damage to cells may cause them to malfunction and mutate into cancer cells.Risk factors CLICK TO ENLARGE
Many women stop taking tamoxifen too soon 2007-11-24 13:47:00 About one third of women with breast cancer who are prescribed tamoxifen stop taking the drug well before the end of the recommended 5 years of treatment, Irish researchers report. This is "likely to have a negative impact on the therapeutic success of tamoxifen," they warn.The discontinuation rate of tamoxifen treatment in actual clinical practice is nearly twice that seen in clinical trials, Dr. Thomas I. Barron and his associates report in the medical journal Cancer. They point out that clinical trials do not reflect "real life" because patients tend to be carefully selected, highly motivated, and closely monitored.Barron's team at the St. James' Hospital in Dublin evaluated adherence to tamoxifen using prescription refill data for 2816 women.The investigators found that 22% of the women had stopped taking tamoxifen by 1 year, and 28% by 2 years. By 3.5 years, 35% of patients had stopped using tamoxifen without switching to an alternative hormonal treatment.The youngest and oldest
after surgery breast cancer 2007-11-23 11:47:00 Because of a very close friend I had the distinct advantage of knowing what I would look like after surgery, so I was not surprised or shocked.After agonizing over the choices, I came to the conclusion that all I wanted was symmetry. I decided to have my other breast removed to achieve my goal.I have direction! I have found a newborn passion for living...As I look back (almost nine years) the experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer has been amazing. I wouldn't change a thing. Seriously, I would make the same surgical choice today. Our lives are ever changing. Living with breast cancer has made me very aware of this fact. My life is more fulfilled because of this diagnosis. Nurturing, maintaining and understanding relationships are so important.I have direction! I have found a newborn passion for living and an awareness of the importance of sharing information with other women about maintaining their health.take care your self!
Medical Female Breast Exam 2007-11-22 11:45:00 november is breast cancer awareness month.http://www.nbcam.org/One of the earliest signs of breast cancer can be an abnormality that shows up on a mammogram before it can be felt. The most common signs of breast cancer are a lump in the breast; abnormal thickening of the breast; or a change in the shape or color of the breast. Finding a lump or change in your breast does not necessarily..as a woman we have to exam our breast to avoid cancer we can exam with our own or we can go to doctor..but i think we have to check with ourself cause it's easy u can see that videos to exam.. Read more:Breast
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When to Seek Medical Care for Breast Lumps and Pain 2007-12-03 14:50:00 Call your health care provider as soon as you feel any suspicious lump. You should also consult your doctor if you detect a significant change while doing a monthly breast self-exam. * Breast
lumps ideally should be checked about one week after your period starts. Fibrocystic changes in the breast are usually irregular and mobile, and you may find more than one lump. Cancerous tumors are usually hard and firm and do not typically move a great deal. * Call your health care provider if you experience the following: o You have any abnormal discharge from your nipples. o Breast pain is making it difficult for you to function each day. o You have prolonged, unexplained breast pain. o You have any other associated symptoms that you are worried about. You should see a doctor if you experience any changes in your breasts. + Redness + Swelling + Pain, especially pain that interferes with nursing Read more:Lumps
Breast Lumps and Pain Symptoms 2007-12-02 14:26:00 # Breast
lump: Although alarming when you find one, most breast lumps are not cancer.# Breast pain: Most commonly associated with fibrocystic changes, pain may occur in both breasts, though one may be more painful than the other. With fibrocystic changes, the pain occurs about a week before your menstrual period. The pain usually goes away gradually with the onset of your period. * Cyclic breast pain is typically most severe before your period and gets better during your period. o It is usually described as bilateral (in both breasts), in the upper outer areas of your breast, and is often associated with lumpiness. o Women tend to describe this pain as dull, aching, heavy, or sore, and it can radiate to your armpit or even down your arm. o The intensity of pain can vary widely with the range of severity from mild to severe enough to limit clothing selections, sleep positions, or hugging. * Noncyclic breast pain is ty Read more:Lumps
Breast Lumps and Pain Causes 2007-12-01 17:17:00 Many possible causes exist for pain or tenderness in one of your breasts or in both breasts. Most often the pain can be attributed to harmless causes such as puberty or pregnancy. It can also be a recurrent problem for women with cyclical pain associated with the menstrual cycle. Although cancer is a major concern for most women, it is rarely the cause of isolated breast pain. * Some causes of breast pain are: o Fibrocystic breast disease o Premenstrual syndrome, cyclic mastalgia o Normal hormonal fluctuations o Onset of puberty or menopause o Pregnancy o Breast
feeding (nursing) o Estrogen therapy o Chest wall tenderness (costochondritis) o Injury to the breast (trauma, after breast surgery o Shingles (pain is only in 1 breast, usually accompanied by a rash) o Use of certain medications such as digoxin (Lanoxin), methyldopa (Aldomet), spironolactone (Aldactone), oxymetholone Read more:Lumps
Breast Cancer Treatment (the end) 2007-11-30 15:28:00 Surgery is the mainstay of therapy for breast cancer. The choice of which type of surgery is based on a number of factors, including the size and location of the tumor, the type of tumor and the person's overall health and personal wishes. Breast
-sparing surgery is often possible.The cancer is staged, using the information from surgery and from other tests. Staging is a classification that reflects the extent and spread of a tumor and has an impact on treatment decisions and also the prognosis for recovery. * Staging in breast cancer is based on the size of the tumor, which parts of the breast are involved, how many and which lymph nodes are affected, and whether the cancer has metastasized to another part of the body.* Cancer
s may be referred to as invasive if they have spread to other tissues. Those that do not spread to other tissues are called noninvasive. Carcinoma in situ is a noninvasive cancer.Breast cancer is staged from 0 to IV.* Stage 0 is noninvasive breast cancer, that is Read more:Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer (cont.) medical treatment part 2 2007-11-29 23:06:00 ANYONE CAN GET BREAST CANCER EVEN HERHormonal therapy may be given because breast cancers (especially those that have ample estrogen or progesterone receptors) are frequently sensitive to changes in hormones. Hormonal therapy may be given to prevent recurrence of a tumor or for treatment of existing disease. * In some cases, it is beneficial to suppress a woman's natural hormones with drugs; in others, it is beneficial to add hormones. * In premenopausal women, ovarian ablation (removal of the hormonal effects of the ovary) may be useful. This can be accomplished with medications that block the ovaries' ability to produce estrogens or by surgically removing the ovaries, or less commonly with radiation. * Until recently, tamoxifen (Nolvadex), an antiestrogen (a drug that blocks the effect of estrogen), has been the most commonly prescribed hormone treatment. It is used both for breast cancer prevention and for treatment * Fulvestrant (Faslodex) is another drug that acts via Read more:Breast
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Breast cancer Medical Treatment part 1 2007-11-29 07:18:00 Many women have treatment in addition to surgery, which may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy. The decision about which additional treatments are needed is based upon the stage and type of cancer, the presence of hormonal and/or HER-2/neu receptors, and patient health and preferences. Radiation therapy is used to kill tumor cells if there are any left after surgery. Radiation is a local treatment and therefore works only on tumor cells that are directly in its beam.Radiation is used most often in people who have undergone conservative surgery such as lumpectomy. Conservative surgery is designed to leave as much of the breast tissue in place as possible.Radiation therapy is usually given five days a week over five to six weeks. Each treatment takes only a few minutes.Radiation therapy is painless and has relatively few side effects. However, it can irritate the skin or cause a burn similar to a bad sunburn in the area. Chemotherapy consists of the Read more:Breast
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Breast cancer Lumps and Pain 2007-11-29 01:06:00 Breast changes are common. From the time a girl begins to develop breasts and begins menstruating and throughout life, women may experience various kinds of breast pain and other breast changes. Some of these changes normally occur during the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, and with aging. Breast lumps, tenderness, and other changes may occur. Most breast lumps and other changes are not cancer. Your breast is composed of several glands and ducts that lead to the nipple and the surrounding colored area called the areola. The milk-carrying ducts extend from the nipple into the underlying breast tissue like the spokes of a wheel. Under the areola are lactiferous ducts. These fill with milk during lactation after a woman has a baby. When a girl reaches puberty, changing levels of hormones cause the ducts to grow and cause fat deposits in the breast tissue to increase. The glands that produce milk (mammary glands) that are connected to the surface of the breast by the lactif Read more:Breast
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Medical Treatment for Cancer of the Mouth and Throat 2007-11-28 13:02:00 Your treatment falls into 2 categories: treatment to fight the cancer and treatment to relieve the symptoms of the disease and the side effects of the treatment (supportive care).Surgery is the treatment of choice for early stage cancers and many later stage cancers. The tumor is removed, along with surrounding tissues, including but not limited to the lymph nodes, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles that are affected. For more information, see Surgery.Radiation therapy involves the use of a high-energy beam to kill cancer cells.* Radiation can be used instead of surgery for many stage I and II cancers, because surgery and radiation have equivalent survival rates in these tumors. In stage II cancers, tumor location determines the best treatment. The treatment that will have the fewest side effects is usually chosen.* Stage III and IV cancers are most often treated with both surgery and radiation. The radiation is typically given after surgery. Radiation after surgery kills any remaining Read more:Cancer
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Exams and Tests Breast Lumps and Pain 2007-12-05 09:40:00 If you find a breast mass or lump, you should schedule an appointment with your health care provider who will do a breast examination to check your breasts for irregularities, dimpling, tightened skin, lumps, inflamed or tender areas, and nipple discharge. The areas of each breast and underarms will be examined. * If your provider finds a lump at this time, you may have a re-examination in two to three weeks. If it is still present, then your doctor may recommend some further testing. The ideal time for the breast examination is seven to nine days after your period. * If the physical examination is normal and no mass is found, laboratory and imaging tests are not usually necessary in women younger than 35 years. Women older than 35 years should probably still have a mammogram unless they have had a mammogram in the past 12 months. o Mammography is an x-ray technique that looks for changes in the breast. These appear as changes in the shape of the breast or calcifications Read more:Breast
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