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Cancer Case - Treatment of Cancer (Part III) 2007-04-04 16:21:00 There are four methods widely used for cancer treatmentThey are:1) Surgery2) Radiation Treatment
3) Chemotherapy4) Immunotherapy1) SurgerySurgery is used for cancer treatment for the following purposePreventive (prophylactic) SurgeryPreventive surgery is done to remove body tissue that is not malignant (cancerous) but is likely to become malignantDiagnostic SurgeryThis type of surgery is used to get a tissue sample to tell whether or not cancer is present or to tell what type of cancer it is.Staging SurgeryStaging surgery is done to find out how much cancer there is and how far it has spread.Curative SurgeryCurative surgery is done when a tumor appears to be confined to one area and it is likely that all of the tumor can be removedDebulking (cytoreductive) SurgerySurgery is done to debulk a tumor when removing the entire tumor would cause too much damage to an organ or near-by tissuesPalliative SurgeryThis type of surgery is used to treat complications of advanced cancer. It is not inte Read more:Cancer
Cancer Case - Types of Cancer (Part II) 2007-04-03 15:42:00 Bladder Cancer
:This type of cancer forms in the tissue of the bladder. These types of cancer begin in the cell of the bladder that forms inner lining (carcinoma type). Sometimes squamous , in which the cancer begins in thin, flat cells and Adenocarcinoma , in which the cancer begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids may occurs,Breast CancerAs the name says it’s the cancer that occurs in the tissues of breast, Occurs mostly in ducts which carry the milk to nipple and in lobules that makes milk. It can occur in both men and women but rare in males.Colon cancer:It is the cancer that occurs in tissues of colon which is the longest part of the large intestine. They are mostly of type adenocarcinomaRectal cancer:These type of cancers forms in the tissue of rectum which is the last inches of the large intestine before anusEndometrial cancer:They are formed at the tissues lining the uterus which is the organ in woman’s pelvis where the baby grows. Mostly endometrial can
Cancer Case - What is Cancer ? (Part I) 2007-04-02 12:38:00 Cancer
is a diseases characterized by rapid uncontrolled division of cells (cell proliferation) .This cancerous cells have the ability to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue , or by spreading into distant sites through the bloodstream or lymphatic system ,This is called as metastasis which results in damage of tissues adjacent to the cancerous cells. Cancer can occur to people of all ages, but it’s more probable to affect aged people (that is probability of occurrence increases as age increases). This disease is one of the principal causes of death in developed countries.Cancer is seen not only in human beings but also in other organisms. This confirms that cancer is caused due to external factors that cause mutation (disturbance) in biological cells but not a hereditary factor. The factors may be external heat ,radiations (radio active dusts), harmful UV rays , certain chemicals , dissolved metallic dusts like lead , food we take (Bowel cancer due to beef consumpti
Exercise and Hypertension 2007-04-01 13:11:00 It seems as though many Americans are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. As people age, the situation gets worse. Nearly half of all older Americans have hypertension. This disease makes people five times more prone to strokes, three times more likely to have a heart attack, and two to three times more likely to experience a heart failure. The problem with this disease is that nearly one third of the folks who have hypertension do not know it because they never feel any direct pain. But overtime the force of that pressure damages the inside surface of your blood vessels. However, according to experts, hypertension is not predestined. Reducing salt intake, adopting a desirable dietary pattern losing weight and exercising can all help prevent hypertension.Obviously, quitting bad habits and eating a low fat diet will help, but the most significant part that you can do is to exercise. And just as exercise strengthens and improves limb muscles, it Read more:Exercise
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Your Thyroid and Weight loss – The Connection is Real 2007-03-30 23:21:00 Your thyroid dictates much of your metabolism, any malfunction or disease afflicting this area may cause you to have problems in metabolism leading to a drastic problem with your weight – you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that losing weight is harder than usual.Those that plan diets do not take into consideration how their thyroids and metabolism may affect their weight loss program. Most experts and even the media pitch in and recommend that the best way to lose weight is cut calories.Those with a condition called hyperthyroidism suffer from an overactive thyroid leading to one having his or her metabolism skyrocket. If this is the case, then you will probably lose weight fast. This is a nice proposition for some who wish to lose weight. However, this is actually hazardous to the health.Aside from the medical difficulties such a disease brings, one will also notice weight problems as a result. These people have trouble keeping on weight and may notice weakness and Read more:Weight
Benefits of Cardio Interval Training 2007-03-30 23:09:00 In a long-term study of the health of the people of in the United States, the U.S. Public Health Service documented the chances of developing heart disease among various groups in the population. Long before the any symptoms appeared, epidemiological research could identify high-risk groups.Among the highest risk factors are male sex, age over 35, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of certain blood fats, and a family history of cardiovascular disorders.Other researchers have added to this list another risk factor: the compulsive, hard-driving, highly anxious personality. The greater the number of severity, the greater the person’s overall risk.These threats to the heart can be divided into two main categories: those beyond individual control, such as age, sex, and heredity, and those that can be controlled, avoided, or even eliminated. Among those in the second category are what cardiologists call “the triple threat.” These are the high blood pressure, cigarette Read more:Benefits
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Heart Rate Monitors 2007-03-30 23:05:00 Heart rate monitors used to be exclusively operated by physicians and nurses alone but that was soon rectified with today’s multi-tasking generation. Every person seemed to want to know about everything that was related to them and that of course included monitoring their own heartbeats.What is a Heart MonitorAlso known as a cardiac monitor, a heart monitor is a piece of electronic equipment that can be used to track or observe heart functions continuously. It allows people to place a numerical value on their healthiness based on their heart rate and have a target heart rate to work for. The more complex versions of the heart monitor allow physicians to see any signs of deterioration or improvement and make the necessary adjustments immediately.Types of Heart Monitors
Today, heart monitors are produced by the millions and designed to cater specific types of individuals. Some heart monitors are primarily designed for weight loss programs while others are meant for the use of athletes o Read more:Heart
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