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All About Hodgkin's Lymphoma 2008-03-08 02:36:00 Hodgkin’s lymphoma or Hodgkin’s disease is a rare for of cancer which is characterized by orderly growth of malignant cells of the lymphatic system. Described for the first time by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832, this disease primarily affects the lymph nodes and later spreads to other parts of the lymphatic system.The most significant characteristic of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is presence of malignant B-cells with unique characteristics. These cells are called as Reed-Sternberg cells. Hodgkin’s lymphoma mainly occurs in individuals with depleted immune system and persons infected with viruses including HIV, Epstein-Barr virus and HTLV-I. Epidemiology of this disease is unique. The frequency of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is predominant in two separate age groups. These include individuals between 15-3
How Is Leukemia Treated? 2008-03-06 23:54:00 Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. There are two types of leukemia, chronic and acute, which are treated differently and have different symptoms. Acute leukemia rapidly progresses and needs immediate, aggressive treatment. Chronic leukemia can take months or years to show symptoms and may not need immediate treatment but will require ongoing monitoring. Chemotherapy utilizes chemicals to treat the cancer. It causes many side effects such as hair loss, nausea and decline of the immune system. The complete course of therapy can be from two to five years including maintenance. This is the most common form of treatment for leukemia with the desired result being total remission. Even without symptoms, ongoing monitoring must occur to guard against relapse.Radia Read more:Leukemia
Diet and Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Prevent Cancer 2008-03-06 01:59:00 I had uterine cancer last summer. Luckily it was Stage 1A and surgery took care of everything. I didn't need chemo or radiation. I tell people I had cancer for two weeks, because by the time they found it, I had surgery and waited the 6 days it took for the "all clear" pathology results to come back - only 2 weeks had passed!It was just kind of a blip in my summer. Part of the reason it was only that was I am fit and in excellent health and do a lot of things right. My cancer usually happens to people who are obese (I'm not even close) or diabetic (not that either). The 3rd cause is making too much estrogen.The purpose of this article is to share a few "cancer prevention" tips I've learned, because as easy as I had it, I'm not planning on getting it again!I've always taken a ton of vitamin Read more:Cancer
Methods to Assist You - Prevent Breast Cancer 2008-03-05 03:09:00 Are you aware of steps you can take to help prevent breast cancer? Breast
cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women around the world and the leading cause of cancer death. Breast cancer is the most common among white women, although women of all races and even men are diagnosed with the disease around the world. While this disease is very prevalent amongst women, with early detection, women can have a an increased survival rate. The best treatment for breast cancer is to prevent its development.One of the most crucial steps that you can take to prevent breast cancer is to maintain a healthy weight through proper nutrition. It is recommended for women to maintain a healthy weight. Women should strive for a BMI index under 25. Women who are substantially overweight have an inc Read more:Cancer
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What is Lymphoma? 2008-03-03 12:11:00 Lymphoma is a broad term that encompasses a variety of cancers of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. This is the system that helps filter out bacteria and is vital in fighting disease.In lymphoma, the lymphocytes or white blood cells in the lymph system multiply wildly from a single cell. The various types of lymphomas are based on the type of cell that multiplies and how the cancer presents itself.The two main groups of lymphoma are Hodgkin's lymphoma or disease and the Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. There are subtypes or classifications within each category. Hodgkin's lymphoma has five subtypes while the non-Hodgkin's category has about 35 recognized types of cancer.Diagnosis of the disease at the right time is a very important factor in its cure. As the various s
Cervical Cancer Risk Reduction 2008-03-02 21:35:00 Of all the common cancer that affect woman, cervical cancer is among the top list. Sexually transmitted HPV (human papillomavirus) is the culprit in most cases of cervical cancers. Over half of the cervical cancer reported cases occur in women between 40 and 55 although it is not uncommon for women of 35 to be amongst the risk group. The body’s immune system works to keep the HPV from doing damage, yet the HPV virus can last for years and over time it takes some cells on the surface and turns them to cervix cancer cells. Routine and periodic screening from paps tests can help you catch this early and thus this has helped reduce the number of deaths in women in the United States, but still we lose 4,000 to 5,000 women a year to cervical cancers.In research the things, which increase risk Read more:Cancer
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Leukemia - Blood Cancer 2008-03-02 21:27:00 My wife was suffering from Acute Leukemia
. She died on 23rd Jan 2008. Her disease was diagnosed very late when she was in the 3rd stage. When I came to know about the fact, I did intense search on the internet and gained knowledge about the Leukemia. Had I known those facts earlier, her life could have been saved. I have collected some information and I am uploading it on blog so that it can help some one.What is leukemia? In simple words it is, "Too many white blood cells in the body". Blood
contains three types of cellsRBC - Red Blood Cells (Carry Oxygen)WBC - White Blood Cells (Also called leukocytes, they are part of body's immune system. These cells have several subcategories and they have roles to fight with the invaders such as bacteria, viruses and foreign proteins.Platelets - Help Read more:Cancer
Fear or Fact? Cervical Cancer and the HPV Vaccine 2008-03-01 02:41:00 Unless you've been living in isolation for the past 1 - 2 years, you would have found it almost impossible to avoid hearing about the risk of cervical cancer, and the two new HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) that have now been introduced as a prevention strategy against this disease.In a revolutionary age where media campaigning has tremendous power and potential to infiltrate thinking and ideas on national and global scales, distinguishing fact from emotion becomes a confronting, yet subtle dilemma.The platform for the introduction of these 2 new HPV vaccines onto the worldwide market has been on the basis of the threat and risk of cervical cancer, and has presented the same dilemma to potential recipients of these vaccines.The problem is, although facts are a f Read more:Cancer
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Common Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer 2008-02-17 03:26:00 Nobody wants to suspect that they have pancreatic cancer. And the reasons should be obvious. With an official pancreatic cancer diagnosis, a person is basically given a death sentence since the prognosis of the disease is not very good. Yet, if a person is experiencing the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, they should still get tested for the disease.By knowing for sure whether or not they are suffering with it, they can get the treatment they need that will:1) relieve some of the symptoms2) give them some chance that they can live longer. But in order to get checked out they will need to know what the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer are. They are provided in greater detail below.Stomach Pain that May Spread to Other AreasAbdominal pain is one of the most common symptoms of pancre Read more:Cancer
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Thirty Things You Can Do To Avoid Cancer 2008-02-17 02:24:00 1. Make sure you have a pure source of foodstuffs. Obtain fresh, organic produce regularly by joining a vegetable box scheme2. Eliminate plastic storage containers from your kitchen and do not buy or store food in plastic or clingfilm3. Try not to cook the life out of food. Steam vegetables such as brocolli or cauliflower to maintain their integrity and nutritional value4. Eat wide from many sources for a balanced diet. Include nuts, herbs, lentils and fresh, organic, locally grown produce5. Find different ways to give yourself a regular, yearly detox6. Think about and act on your health in a preventative way. Try out some alternative therapies to help you switch on a health sense7. Test your bodies PH rating. Cancer
loves sugar and readily available proteins in an acid environment. Quit t Read more:Thirty
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Bowel Cancer - A Genetic Disease 2008-01-28 09:59:00 Colorectal cancer, or bowel cancer(-Cancer
.html), affects the large bowel and the rectum, which are the lower parts of our digestive system. Bowel cancer is a genetic disease and affects both men and women equally. The exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown but people who have a family history of the disease come under the high risk category of developing bowel cancer.A family history of bowel cancer means a person has at least one close relative, such as a brother, sister, mother, or father (i.e.: first-degree relative) who is diagnosed with the disease before the age of 45. When two or more of a person’s first-degree relatives are affected by bowel cancer, regardless of age, then he/she is also thought to be at high-risk. Bowel cancer prevention must start by keeping a record of y
Mouth Cancer Symptoms 2008-01-12 06:09:00 Scared about cancer, especially mouth cancer. Here are some mouth cancer symptoms to help you understand mouth cancer better…Cancer
is the deadliest affliction that anyone can get…it starts as an abnormal growth of cells, that leads to a tumor and can quite often be deadly. Mouth cancer can be cancer of the lip, tongue, gums and floor of the mouth. Though not so common but it can occur on the inside of the cheeks and the palate. Mouth cancer more often than not results from the use of tobacco. And do not be misguided into think that just because you are now smoking pipes instead of cigarettes, using snuff or chewing tobacco, is going to reduce your chances of mouth cancer. Chewing tobacco and keeping it in one corner of the mouth for long periods of time results in a pre-cancerous cond
Carcinoid Cancer - When the Hoofbeats Are Zebras 2008-01-12 06:05:00 Carcinoid cancer is a difficult disease to diagnose; find out what you, and your doctor, need to know.William of Ockham, a 14th-century Franciscan friar, is widely credited as the originator of Occam’s Razor (also "Ockham’s"), a principle that states, in the barest of terms, that "the simplest explanation tends to be the right one." In the practice of medicine, this principle is often simplified even further, to the famous (or infamous) "When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras".This principle is so commonly accepted in modern medical practice that it is often used as the rationale for medical decision-making. The Journal of the American Board of American Practice refers to it as "an evidence-based model of accountability", explaining the initial diagnosis-making protocol as f Read more:Cancer
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Colon Cancer Early Symptoms 2008-01-08 11:19:00 Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. It is said that he who has health has hope and he who has hope, has everything. I could not agree more! This article provides some information on early symptoms of colon cancer. Learn more…Cancer
is a group of more than 100 different diseases that affect our body’s basic unit, the cell. When cancer occurs, the cells become abnormal and divide without any control or specific order. Normally, cells divide to produce new cells only when the body requires them. However, if cells continue dividing when new cells are not required, a mass of tissue forms. This mass of tissue, called a growth or tumor, can be benign or malignant. It is essential to note that benign tumors are not cancer while malignant tumors are cancer.Colo Read more:Colon
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Bone Cancer Symptoms 2008-01-02 15:33:00 Bone cancer affects the cells that make up the bones. Here is a discussion of this disorder, including the symptoms of bone cancer.Bone cancer is triggered off when there is a disorder of the cells that bones are made up of. If the cancer starts in the bone, it is known as primary bone cancer. Each year about 2000 people are diagnosed with bone tumors in the US. Tumors in the bone occur more commonly in adolescents and children compared to older adults. When the bone is affected by cancer in older adults, it is usually due to the metastasis of the cancer from some other tumor in another organ.Various Types of Bone Cancer
Bones serve various purposes in the body. They protect and support the organs in the body. For instance, the brain is protected by the skull and the lungs are protected by
Testicular Cancer: Signs and Symptoms of Testicular Cancer 2007-12-20 08:51:00 Every year, around 25,000 to 30,000 people are diagnosed with testicular cancer. Testicular cancer accounts to only 1%-2% of all the cancers in world.Testicular cancer or cancer of the testicles is caused due to the growth of carcinogenic cells in the testicles. There is no exact cause known of how testicular cancer is caused in men.Who is at risk?Maximum numbers of patients suffering from testicular cancer are of young age (people of age group from 15 to 40). According to a study white men are more prone to testicular cancer than men of other races. People with a specific condition called cryptorchidism (also known as undescended testicle), those suffering from testicular infections, people with specific genetic condition which is known as Klinefelter’s syndrome are at the highest risk Read more:Cancer
Brain Cancer 2007-12-20 01:05:00 There are two types of brain tumors: primary and secondary. A primary brain tumor originates in the brain and a secondary brain tumor is one that originates from cancer cells that have migrated from other parts of the body.Primary brain cancer very rarely spreads from the central nervous system. Death often results from uncontrolled tumor growth from within the limited space of the skull. These can be cancerous or non-cancerous. Both types take up space within the brain and can cause serous symptoms such as vision or hearing loss and can cause complications such as a stroke. All malignant tumors are life threatening because they are aggressive in nature. A non-malignant primary brain tumor is only life threatening when it compromises a vital structure such as an artery. Signs and Read more:Cancer
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Skin Cancer - Causes and Care 2007-12-11 03:14:00 Over some hundred thousand cases analyzed every year all over the world, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Skin cancer is a serious disease and should not be ignored. The number of cases of skin cancer is increasing rapidly every year. Over exposure to sun is the most important factor for more than 90% skin cancer cases.Among the different types of skin cancers the malignant melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer, and the number of people falling pray to it is increasing alarmingly. In general, from the past few decades, the number of patients suffering from skin cancer has increased by leaps and bounds as compared to previously.Skin cancer comes in many forms, 95% of which are curable if detected in early stages. Main types of skin cancers are:1) Basal Cell: It usually Read more:Cancer
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer 2007-12-10 13:44:00 Nonmelanoma Skin cancer is one of most common type of cancers. Every year more than two million cases are diagnosed with this disease out of which around one million cases are from US ...Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
: Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer and includes almost all the skin cancer types. It is called non-melanoma skin cancer as it does not include melanoma skin cancer that develops in cells called melanocytes those produce pigment called melanin.What are symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer?You should consult your doctor if you witness any of the following symptoms:1) Spots on the skin those grow in size and never heal, multicolored in nature, itchy, tender and also painful. After some time the spot becomes red and starts swelling.2) Red colored lumps whi
Skin Cancer 2007-12-10 13:41:00 Melanoma Skin cancer is one of most common type of cancers. Every year around one million cases are diagnosed with this disease ...Skin Cancer
:Skin cancer is caused due to the malfunctioning and uncontrolled growth of a cell on the lining of skin. Change in color/appearance of skin or development of sores (which do not heal) is a clear indication of possible skin cancer.Melanoma Skin Cancer: This is the most severe type of skin cancer. It starts from the skin cells named melanocytes, which are responsible for production of melanin (Melanin is a substance that gives our skin its color and also protects our skin cells from ultraviolet rays). Once we come into direct contact with ultra-violet rays, our skin cells (melanocytes) start producing more melanin, this causes tanning of our skin. If
Cigarette Smoking Greatest Risk for Bladder Cancer 2007-12-09 12:19:00 Do you think your only risk of cigarette smoking is lung cancer? Think again. Cigarette
smoking is the leading cause of bladder cancer. Learn more about this disease and why you should quit smoking now.When one thinks of cigarette smoking and cancer, one typically thinks of lung, mouth, or larynx cancer. However, there are other cancers caused by cigarette smoking, such as bladder cancer. Approximately 53,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year.The greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking. Smokers are more than twice as likely to get bladder cancer as nonsmokers. Caucasians are two times more likely than non-Caucasians to develop bladder cancer, and men are four times more likely than women to develop the disease. Risks also increase with age.How do the carcinogens in Read more:Cancer
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Breast Cancer Facts 2007-12-09 01:42:00 Breast cancer is one of the most commonly found cancer form in women and early treatment can assure greater survival rate. Let us look at some Breast Cancer
Facts to find out more information regarding its diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.Breast cancer is one of the most frequently met forms of cancer in the case of women, which usually occupies a second place in recent statistics, after skin cancer. Taking into account the actual life expectancy, it was determined that approximately one woman out of nine will suffer from breast cancer.The cause and the treatment of this disease have not been identified yet, but, if it is detected in an early phase of its evolution, it can be treated with very good results by conservative surgery of the breast, followed by radio therapy. This treatment of Read more:Breast
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Breast Cancer Symptoms – Signs of Breast Cancer 2007-12-09 01:40:00 Breast cancer is a disease that can occur in men as well as women. Read on to know more about breast cancer symptoms and also the signs of breast cancer.What is breast cancer?A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues in the breast is known as breast cancer. It is a heterogeneous disease, which means that it is a different disease in different women, different age groups and has different cell populations within the tumor itself. This disease is usually more aggressive in younger women.What are the signs and symptoms associated with breast cancer?Breast cancer awareness will help save your life because if the disease is discovered early, new vistas of treatment will be available to you.Luckily all breast lumps are not cancerous, yet the most common sign of breast cance Read more:Cancer
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Breast Cancer Information - Breast Cancer Stages 2007-12-09 01:37:00 Sometimes it becomes important to be well informed about various diseases. Here is breast cancer information, with emphasis on the various breast cancer stages.Breast
cancer is emotionally and physically painful for the patient as also the members of the family. At this time, it would be useful to know about breast cancer symptoms, diagnosis and of course the stages too. Here is information regarding the breast cancer stages.Breast CancerStages
Stage 1In this stage:The lymph nodes located in the underarm are not affected.The cancer is confined in the same area.The breast tumor is no more than 2 cm across. Stage 2This stage in further divided into two groups. The first stage is 2A, in this stage:The tumor measures less than 2 cm, the lymph nodes under the arm contain cancer but are not stu Read more:Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Grants For Health Care Agencies 2007-12-09 01:37:00 When it comes to breast cancer, there are many different kinds of grants each one designed for a specific purpose. Nevertheless, whether the money is needed for diagnosing, treating, doing research, educating, purchasing equipment, paying for staff, etc. there is always a source of funds in the form of a grant to pay for it or finance all the costs associated to these practices.The funds do not come only from government agencies. On the contrary, the most significant amounts come from private foundations and other non-profit institutions that want to contribute to fighting breast cancer. Eligibility for either government grants or private funding differs from grant to grant but almost any health care agency that is performing tasks related to breast cancer screening, diagnosing or treating Read more:Cancer
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Lung Cancer and Smoking 2008-03-12 03:04:00 According to the American Cancer
Society, today, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. In 2006, an estimated 162,460 deaths resulted from lung cancer, and of those deaths, an estimated 79,560 of those were women. At first glance, the numbers might not seem so alarming., but what is alarming is the fact that "between 1960 and 1990, deaths from lung cancer among women increased by more than 400%" (www.lungcancer.org). Do you need a moment to digest those statistics? I know I did.In addition, to being the leading cause of cancer-related death for women, the National Cancer Institutes reports that the expected 5-year survival rate for all patients in whom lung cancer is diagnosed is 15.5 percent compared to 64.8 percent for colon, 89 percent for breast and 99.9 pe Read more:Smoking
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Alternative Cancer Treatments - Cure Cancer Naturally 2008-03-10 00:03:00 Cancer is talked about more and more each day. Everyone probably knows someone who has or had cancer. It is something that can devastate an entire family. It takes a lot to battle it and even hearing words like surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy can make a person feel worse. This has resulted in millions of dollars in researching alternative cancer treatments. There are several options available to a patient if he or she doesn't want to use the normal but yet toxic methods to battle the illness.The fact of the matter is that tradition cancer methods are both expensive and can be harmful to the body and often leaves the patient feeling terrible and weak. There are certain alternative ways to fight cancer that are being tested. One of the main ones is homeopathy. With homeopathy, trace a Read more:Cancer
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5 Important Prostate Cancer Tests That You Should Know About 2008-03-09 03:24:00 The mere mention of prostate cancer cause cause a panic in many men. The truth of the matter is though that just like any other cancer, if detected early, your chances of successful treatment of prostate cancer are very high. However, if you allow the cancer to grow too much, it can become very difficult to treat -- in some cases impossible. Because your risk of prostate cancer development increases dramatically after the age of 50, it is crucial that men in this age group get regular checkups and health exams.Although prostate cancer screening is not considered a routine procedure, you can get tested with a simple request. Regular screening is very important for the following reasons:1. After the age of 50, your risk of prostate cancer increases substantially. Your risk generally continue Read more:Cancer
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Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Lymphoma 2008-03-15 02:57:00 DescriptionLymphoma is a term for cancers of the lymphatic system, which includes the spleen, the lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels. Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma that typically affects young men under the age of 30. All other types of lymphatic cancers are grouped under the term nonHodgkin's lymphoma. The types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma vary from non-aggressive (those that remain in the lymphatic system) to aggressive (those that spread, either quickly or slowly, to other organs of the body). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma usually affects men over the age of 40.When detected early, Hodgkin's disease is easily treated and has a high cure rate. In fact, close to 90 percent of all cases are cured. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, while not as easy to cure, is often successfully treated.The exact c Read more:Complementary
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Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms 2007-12-08 02:59:00 Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult types of cancers to diagnose and treat. According to a study, this cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths ...Pancreas:Pancreas is a small (about 15 to 25 cm in length) but a very important organ of our digestive system. It produces various digestive juices to help digest the food we eat and also various important hormones such as glucagons, insulin and somatostatin etc.Pancreatic Cancer
:Pancreatic cancer is a cancer of pancreas. It is one of the most common cancers around the world and fourth most common cause of cancer deaths in US.Who is at risk?Like any other cancer types, pancreatic cancer is most common in men than women and its risk goes on increasing with the age. According to a study obese people, cigarette smokers, and peo
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