You may be shocked to find out that you have thyroid cancer. You may also feel angry, scared, depressed, or anxious. There is no normal or right way to react to or cope with having cancer. Try to remember to take care of yourself and to get help when you need it.

The goal of treatment for thyroid cancer is to get rid of the cancer cells in your body. How this is done depends on your age, the type of thyroid cancer you have, the stage of your cancer, and your general health.

Most people have surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid gland. Sometimes, a suspicious lump or nodule has to be surgically removed before you will know if you have cancer or not.

After surgery, you may need treatment with radioactive iodine to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue. Once you no longer have all or part of your thyroid gland, you will probably need to take thyroid hormone medicines for the rest of your life. These medicines replace necessary hormones that are normally made by the thyroid gland and prevent you from having hypothyroidism-too little thyroid hormone. For more information on hypothyroidism, see the topic Hypothyroidism.

Initial treatment

Your treatment for thyroid cancer may include:

• Surgery to remove the part of the thyroid gland that contains cancer. Removing one part (lobe) is called a lobectomy. Removing both lobes is called a thyroidectomy.
• Radioactive iodine, which is used after surgery to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue. Once you have your thyroid surgically removed, you may have to wait several weeks before having radioactive iodine treatment to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue. During the waiting period, you may have symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue, weakness, weight gain, depression, memory problems, or constipation. Your doctor may also put you on a low-iodine diet before your treatment. If you are on a low-iodine diet, you cannot eat foods that contain a lot of iodine, such as seafood and baked goods. Depleting your body of iodine may make radioactive iodine treatment more effective because your cells become "hungry" for iodine.
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression therapy, which may be used if you are not healthy enough to have surgery. TSH suppression therapy reduces the TSH in your body, which may help prevent the growth of any remaining cancer cells.

Ongoing treatment

After treatment for thyroid cancer, you may need to take thyroid hormone medicine for the rest of your life to replace the hormones that your body no longer makes. You will also need follow-up visits with your doctor every 6 to 12 months. In addition to scheduling regular visits, be sure to call your doctor if you notice another lump in your neck or if you have trouble breathing or swallowing.

At your follow-up visits, your doctor may order:

• A blood test to measure your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. This test helps your doctor know if you are taking the right amount of thyroid hormone medicine.
• A blood test to measure your thyroglobulin level. This test helps your doctor know if your cancer has come back. Before this test, you may have to stop taking your thyroid hormone medicine for several weeks. This can cause you to have symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue, weakness, weight gain, depression, memory problems, or constipation. Sometimes, shots of TSH are given to reduce symptoms of hypothyroidism.
• Serum calcitonin tests, if you had medullary thyroid cancer (MTC).
• A radioiodine scan to see if the cancer has come back or spread to other parts of your body.
• Other imaging tests to look for signs of cancer such as ultrasounds, X-rays, CT scans, and in rare cases, MRIs or PET scans.

Treatment if the condition gets worse

Thyroid cancer rarely comes back (recurs). If thyroid cancer does recur, it may be found during a physical exam, on an ultrasound, or as a result of increasing thyroglobulin levels. Unlike other types of recurrent cancer, recurrent thyroid cancer is often cured, especially if it has spread only to the lymph nodes in the neck. Recurrent thyroid cancer is treated with:

• Surgery to remove any remaining thyroid tissue and involved lymph nodes.
• Radioactive iodine.
• Chemotherapy. Medicines such as doxorubicin and cisplatin may be used for certain types of recurrent thyroid cancer.²
• Radiation therapy to the neck. This is rarely used.

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What is thyroid cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a disease that you get when abnormal cells begin to grow in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is located in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that regulate the way your body uses energy and that help your body work normally.

Thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer. Most people who have it do very well, because the cancer is usually found early and the treatments work well. Once treated, thyroid cancer rarely returns.

What causes thyroid cancer?

Experts do not know the exact cause of thyroid cancer. But they do know that people who have been exposed to a lot of radiation-either from the environment or from medical treatment-have a greater chance of getting thyroid cancer.

A dental X-ray now and then will not increase your chance of getting thyroid cancer. But past radiation treatment of your head, neck, or chest (especially during childhood) can put you at risk of getting thyroid cancer. Radiation was used from the 1920s to the 1950s to treat problems such as acne or enlarged tonsils, but it is no longer used to treat health problems other than cancer.

What are the symptoms?

Thyroid cancer can cause several symptoms:

* You may get a lump or swelling in your neck. This is the most common symptom.
* You may have pain in your neck and sometimes in your ears.
* You may have trouble swallowing.
* You may have trouble breathing or have constant wheezing.
* Your voice may be hoarse.
* You may have a frequent cough that is not related to a cold.

Some people may not have any symptoms. Their doctors may find a lump or nodule in the neck during a routine physical exam.

How is thyroid cancer diagnosed?

If you have a lump in your neck that could be thyroid cancer, your doctor may do a biopsy of your thyroid gland to check for cancer cells. A biopsy is a simple procedure in which a small piece of the thyroid tissue is removed, usually with a needle, and then checked.

Sometimes the results of a biopsy are not clear. In this case, you may need surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland before you find out if you have thyroid cancer.
How is it treated?

Thyroid cancer is treated with surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. It rarely needs radiation therapy and chemotherapy. What treatment you need depends on your age, the type of thyroid cancer you have, and the stage of your disease. Stage refers to how severe the disease is and how far, if at all, the cancer has spread.

Your doctor may also remove lymph nodes in your neck to see if cancer has spread beyond the thyroid.

Can thyroid cancer be prevented?

You cannot prevent thyroid cancer.

One rare type of thyroid cancer, called medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), runs in families. A genetic test can tell you if you have a greater chance of getting MTC. If this test shows that you have an increased risk, you can have your thyroid gland removed to prevent thyroid cancer later in life.

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With the prevalence of medicines and herbal remedies in today’s world, it is easier than ever to self-diagnose your illness and find a drug that will claim to cure what ails you. However, what claims to cure you can also make you very sick if you don’t know the potential side effects of the medicine.

One such remedy that has gained popularity in recent years is melatonin. Melatonin is a growth hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in your brain. Melatonin hormones are secreted at night or in the dark and helps regulate the sleeping cycle. It is believed that melatonin may help the body know when it is time to go to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. These days, melatonin can be taken in pill form to treat everything from jet lag to insomnia. However, like with all medications, there is the potential for serious melatonin side effects if take with other medications.

There are two types of melatonin: natural (what is produced by the body) and synthetic (man-made.) The synthetic version is sold in a variety of stores in pill form and is considered one of the least poisonous substances out there. However, it is important to know that synthetic melatonin has not been approved by the FDA and therefore there is no regulation on the quality or purity of melatonin sold. Because of this, make sure you purchase it from a reputable store if you choose to buy it.

Also, if you plan on taking synthetic melatonin, tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will be able to let you know if any melatonin side effects will occur if you take it with your other medications. Drug interactions can produce fatal results if you don’t take the time to check into them before taking several different types of medications at once.

Melatonin side effects are considerably smaller than other types of synthetic or herbal remedies. But there still are side effects and you should be aware of them before deciding to take melatonin to cure your insomnia.

Melatonin side effects include slower reaction times, “heavy” heads and stomachs and continued drowsiness throughout the day. Melatonin side effects are somewhat more severe in people with weaker immune systems so that is why doctors recommend that people with mental illness, severe allergies or cancer should not take melatonin. Doctors also recommend that pregnant women should stay away from melatonin as well.

While melatonin side effects are relatively non-existent, it doesn’t mean that it should be a cure-all treatment for your insomnia. Instead, you should first visit your doctor and learn more about other insomnia treatments before considering melatonin. Your doctor can also tell you more about melatonin and what effects it might have on your body given your particular health situation. While most doctors will agree that being proactive about your health is a good thing, they will also say that self-medicating an illness or condition without consulting them first is asking for serious trouble.

With the prevalence of medicines and herbal remedies in today’s world, it is easier than ever to self-diagnose your illness and find a drug that will claim to cure what ails you. However, what claims to cure you can also make you very sick if you don’t know the potential side effects of the medicine. One such remedy that has gained popularity in recent years is melatonin. Melatonin is a growth hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in your brain. Melatonin hormones...

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by: Dr Jack

Mesothelioma cancer is one of the cancers which occur to the chest and lung cavity. It is the rare cancer which is found. Are you or someone suffering from it? Want to get rid from it then here is the accurate cure for it with no side effects.

Mesothelioma cancer is one the rare form of cancer in which the cells are found in the chest or the lung cavity. In this disease the cells become abnormal and divide without control or order. This cancer cells spread to the nearby tissues and organs of the nearby parts of the body. This is the disease caused as a result of malignant cancerous cells lining the patient’s body cavities such as chest, abdominal region or the area surrounding the heart. It is very difficult to assess consistently due to the great variability in time before diagnosis and the rate of progression of malignant mesothelioma.

The people who are exposed to asbestos that is their working area or the environment in which they are living are at higher risk of getting this cancer. This disease in many cases does not occur for decades after the exposure to the cancer causing substances. It is also said that all of us are exposed to this disease that is in the air we breath, water we drink, from the natural deposits in the earth and the asbestos products around us

The manufacturers of this asbestos product owners were prosper as they got much income to them. But the workers who worked for it had to ultimately suffer for it. Though the government took actions against this asbestos production and banned the usage of these products but yet it is still used, imported and making the people to get higher risk at their lives. So, to stop the people to getting addicted from this disease it is an urge need that the awareness should be given to the people about this asbestos and the effects of it as it turns them to the attack of mesothelioma cancer.

Smoking is also one of the risks for contracting mesothelioma cancer in the people. This also is one of the causes for the development of cancer in the body. We cannot find any of the earliest symptoms are less serious illness and they are neglected. In some cases this cancer does not show the signs of the sickness in the early stages of the development of the disease.

The most common symptoms are dispend, pleurisy pain, lasting cough, fatigue, shortness or difficult in breath, chest pain, chronic or persistent coughs and weight loss. This disease is more found in men than women. This occurs in the people who are above the age of 30 years that is after the initial exposure to asbestos. But it should be treated in its initial stage as early as possible so that it may not go deeper.

The major cause of this disease is the people working with asbestos. During the production of the asbestos products if the tiny particles of it are inhaled or swallowed then this causes serious health problems which in turn lead to mesothelioma cancer. But there are few cases that are reported without any known exposure to asbestos. If we are more exposed to asbestos then this can lead us to lung cancer, chronic lung ailment, other cancers like larynx and kidney.

The faster you consult the doctor or the specialist it would be better to get specialized care for getting better and coming out of it to lead a normal life. So, it is the primary or the basic need to get more information and cure the disease. Many cancer treatment options are not very effective in treating mesothelioma. But at our center we provide you the treatment to reduce the cancerand free you from the suffering from our specialist with the medication which are natural and no side effects.

Although reported incidence rates have increased in the past 20 years, mesothelioma is still a relatively rare cancer. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age.

Smoking does not appear to increase the risk of mesothelioma. However, the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure significantly increases a person's risk of developing cancer of the air passageways in the lung. People who work with asbestos wear personal protective equipment to lower their risk of exposure.

Treatment for mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and general health. Sometimes, these treatments are combined.

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Dr Jack is a Conventionally Trained Western Medical Doctor from India and fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He is also trained in traditional supplements since the age of 5 years to practice complimentary alternate supplements. More information: http://www.drraomd.com/ View patient video cure by herbs and nutrition’s: http://www.drraomd.com/videos/index.html

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By John Stone
Whoever eats fruit and vegetables daily runs a smaller illness risk for mouth, throat and laryngeal or esophagus cancer. Improvements for men stood at 12% and for women 4% through the use of such a nourishing diet, with the risk lowering particularly more in persons who consumed over 300 grams per day.

This is a result of a European-wide EPIC*-Study, headed by Professor Heiner Boeing of the German Institute for Eating Research Potsdam Deer Bridge. (The expenditure for September of CAN cerium and control 2006, 17 (7):957-69, is already available over Internet.)

In Germany two study centers are involved in EPIC, German Institute for Eating Research Potsdam Deer Bridge and the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg.

The EPIC scientists analyzed data of 130,633 men and 215,271 women, collected during the EPIC study of 1992 until 1998. Gathering information on their eating habits and life circumstances was undertaken. During the evaluation the researchers considered all important admitted factors, especially concerning those that affect illness risk for these cancer forms. E.G. Tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Within the study period of approximately 5.8 years 255 study participants got sick and 97 study participants with first time mouth, throat, and Laryngeal or esophagus cancer.

After the data of the EPIC study the risks for these Kinds of cancer per 80 gram of daily fruit and vegetable goes down on average around 9 per cent. With men the cancer risk was reduced by over 12%, while it decreased with women by over 4 per cent. A risk relationship exists apparent only up to a 'Threshold value' from approximately 300 gram per day. That is, whoever already consumes more than 300 gram, then their illness risk cannot be further lowered probability still further by a consumption quantity increase.

'The sex specific differences in the occurrence of the illness are remarkable. Although the number of the female study participants was clearly larger, there were new cancer illnesses from the male participants by nearly twice as much. This can be probably attributed to the generally higher alcohol and cigarette consumption of the male study participants. First of all the consumption of fruit and vegetables is lower in men from north, west and Central Europe and are way under the general consumption of women.

One should encourage therefore particularly people with very low fruit and vegetable consumption to increase their daily consumption quantity.

World-wide about 390,000 people get sick with mouth and throat cancer annually. In addition 160,000 new cases of laryngeal cancer and 412,000 new illnesses of esophagus cancer are detected annually. This corresponds to 11 per cent of all new cancer illnesses. Alcohol and cigarette consumption are the substantial factors of risk for disk epithelium cancer illnesses of the upper digestive tract.

EPIC* (European Prospective Investigation into CAN cerium and Nutrition) - study: a prospektive, 1992 study begun, which uncovers connections between nutrition and cancer and other chronic illnesses. 23 administrative centers in ten European countries with 519.000 study participants are involved in the study. The EPIC study is coordinated by Dr. Elio Riboli (international Agency on Research OF CAN cerium, Lyon, France). The Potsdamer EPIC study, in which 27,548 women and men at the age participate between 35 and 65 years, leads Professor Dr. Heiner Boeing.

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Ivan Hince

On first looking at the subject of Leukaemia I began with three things in mind. First to establish what kind of care a patient can expect, and then secondly, and thirdly to find out what type of treatments, and to also see if there was any type of cure.

When I first started my research I began to realise that there were four different types of Leukaemia, and that they all had long horrible sounding names.

All four different types of Leukaemia start in the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing the different types of blood cells for normal life. But in the case of Leukaemia white cells are produced rather than red. (In other words they produce bad guys rather than good guys)

Now if you type in the word Leukaemia into one of the major search engines your result will come up with millions of websites. In fact you could almost say that I was shocked to say the least. Most of the first few on these lists carry a tremendous amount of information ranging from telling you what Leukaemia actually is, and telling you what treatment is available, and what the chances of survival are should you be unfortunate to contact this terrible disease.

What I also liked about these major websites is that they went into great lengths to explain about after care, and support groups.

These support groups to me are almost as important as the Hospitals, as they are run by people who have been through Leukaemia themselves, or at least their children have.

On seeing a specialist and being told that you or your loved one has Leukaemia is something of an ordeal to say the least. Having to take in what they are saying must be traumatic to say the least

Like most diseases the earlier you can diagnose the disease the better chance you have in curing it. The survival rate is very much higher now with modern medicine understanding what is actually happening to you, should you be unfortunate to be diagnosed.

There are many symptoms to look for, but please don’t let this frighten you even thou a report I read mention that it is estimated that nearly fifty thousand would catch Leukaemia this year alone.

Those at high risk are people that been close to forms of radiation, and that the majority of cases are people over sixty years old, but the very young people can catch Leukaemia as well. I did read a report about living close to an electric pylon, and if this is the case please don’t let you children play out in the back yard or underneath it. This report was rather two sided, with the parents of a child were saying that it caused the cancer, and the electric company saying that it couldn’t possibly have that type of effect. These type of reports have also been said about mobile phone masts.

Symptoms to look out for.

Tiredness or lack of energy, anaemia, shortness of breath when doing physical activity, pale skin, night sweats or mild fever, slow healing cuts or excessive bleeding, black or blue bruises for no apparent reason, pin head red spots just under the skin, aches in bones and joints.

Please note after reading these symptoms, and if your bones begin to ache, and we all get those sometimes, please don’t believe that you have Leukaemia.

As for treatment each of the different types of Leukaemia are treated differently, and this is the sort of things you should talk over with your Doctor. From talking to your Doctor he will then refer you to see a specialist, and further questions can then be asked, as he would have far more knowledge than your Doctor.

The cure and survival rate is far higher to what it was twenty years ago, as more and more up to date equipment is used, along with modern drugs, and you will probably find that your specialist will suggest a different diet so that you get the best type of foods that will combat the disease.

When I first looked into the diet angle, I found that the work a good Nutritionist does is invaluable, and how that there many foods, and drinks that have been proved to work against fighting any type of cancer. Green tea is supposedly a good example.

Caring and understanding the needs of a Leukaemia patient are immense, and you will find that your specialist will be more than happy to explain what the patient is likely to be going through, especially if the patient is a child. That is where the help groups that are available come to the forefront, and usually your specialist will tell you about a local group in your area.

Ivan Hince writes articles on Medicle, and Alternative Medicle Cures. More article can be found at the following website. http://www.find-the-info.com

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By John Stone

A new report from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden states that women who have been through menopause, who drink daily more than 250 ml beer, 100 ml wine or 25 ml of high-per cent alcohol, clearly increase the risk of getting sick with the most frequent kinds of breast cancer. This risk is particularly increased if the women in addition to drinking alcohol are on hormone replacement therapy.

It is well-known that excessive consumption of alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer within women, especially those who have left menopause behind them. However at this point it has not been examined whether there is a connection between alcohol and the development of certain kinds of cancer of the breast.

The researchers had from 1987 to 1997 data to the consumption of alcohol of approximately 51,800 women collected. All participants in the Breast Mammography Study had gone through the menopause stage while still a part of the study where they could be assessed on an ongoing basis.

Already known is more than a half glass of wine daily clearly increases the risk of breast cancer. The Swedish researchers found that increasing the alcohol by 10 grams daily also increases the risk to get sick with an OS-positive cancer of the breast in such a way specified. This most frequent kind of cancer of the breast is propelled by the female sex hormone OS which channels growth.

10 grams of alcohol is contained in a small beer glass (250 ml)
A half glass of wine (100 ml) already contains 12 grams of alcohol.

In the Swedish investigation the consumption of alcohol of more than 10 grams of alcohol per day increased the risk for an OS-positive cancer of the breast. Absolutely 232 in 100,000 got sick in the group with consumption of alcohol of more than 10 grams per day. Women who got cancer of the breast who did not drink during the study compared to women who did drink alcohol were only 158 in 100,000.

There is a particularly strong aggravation to the risk by alcohol when combined with hormone replacement therapy. This causes concern that the risk of breast cancer increases particularly strongly within the women who drink more than 10 grams of alcohol daily and take hormone replacement therapy. With them the risk for OS-positive tumors increased by 3.5%.

The researchers draw the result that their results show that with women who have gone through menopause with just a moderate consumption of alcohol have significantly increased the risk for OS-positive cancer of the breast. This realization is of importance, since OS-positive breast cancers are the most proliferated types of breast cancer in our modern society and thus gives some plausibility to the studies findings.

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By: Fransis Rodrigues

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 symptoms to look for are numerous and in the frontal lobe are: behavioral and emotional changes; impaired sense of smell; memory loss; impaired judgment; reduced mental capacity; paralysis on one side of the body; and vision loss or inflammation of the optic nerve.

If the tumor is located in the right and left hemispheres of the frontal lobe they might cause behavioral changes or cognitive changes and even a clumsy or uncoordinated gait.

Brain tumors located in the parietal lobe may cause the following: spatial disorders; impaired speech; lack of recognition; seizures; or an inability to write.

An occipital lobe tumor may cause vision loss in one or both eyes and even seizures.

A brain tumor that obstructs the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, results in the accumulation of hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure can cause nausea, vomiting, and headaches.

Brain tumors can also damage vital neurological pathways, compress brain tissue, and even invade brain tissue. Symptoms of brain tumors usually develop over time.

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By: Rudy Silva

Your stomach always knows what it has to do to keep you healthy and free of disease. It does this by changing conditions in your stomach to accommodate how you eat, what you eat and when you eat it. Diseases like heartburn or acid reflux and just stomach upsets occur when you eat a poor diet or eat improperly. This causes your stomach to distort its functions and in this process distorts the function of the surround valves which control the movement of food moving in and out of the your stomach.

Here’s how your stomach works. The HCl acid in your stomach likes to be at strength of between a pH of 1 to 3. A hormone called “Gastrin” maintains this acid strength. When your stomach acid becomes weak, a pH above 3, “G cells” in the lining of your stomach release Gastrin. The gastrin hormone activates “parietal cells, also located in the stomach lining, to release HCl acid. As more acid is pumped into the stomach, the pH drops down below 3 which signals the G cells to decrease or stop the release of gastrin.

When food comes into your stomach it is usually a pH of 6-7. This causes your G cells to pump out gastrin so that the stomach lining can inject HCl into your stomach to start breaking down your food and to lower the pH back to 2-3.

Gastrin also controls the stomach muscles. It controls the stomach contractions, which move your stomach contents back and forth. When the food has been mixed and broken down, the contractions move the food into the duodenum and small intestine.

When your stomach excretes high levels of gastrin, a condition called hypergastrinemia, you become more susceptible to stomach cancer. How can excess gastrin be excreted? Excess gastrin can be excreted when your stomach wall is thinned, nonfunctional, or atrophied. And, excess gastrin can also be excreted when you take an acid blocker drug like Prilosec when you have heartburn, acid reflux or GERD.

If you block the creation of HCl with a drug during your meal, your stomach is signaled to release gastrin to produce more acid. Since a drug is blocking acid creation, the G cells believe that not enough acid is being released into the stomach so more gastrin is released.

Taking a 20 mg of Prilosec can result in the production of 3 to 4 times more gastrin. When you take more Prilosec, 40 – 60 mg, this can result in 10 times more gastrin than needed. Long-term use of Prilosec put you at risk for stomach cancer.

Now, you can see how just one drug when used to excess can create an even worst disease then the one it is trying to prevent or cure, when it is used for a long time. For this reason it is best to look for natural ways to deal with heartburn, acid reflux, or stomach distress. Correcting your diet and using natural remedies can help to cure your stomach problems and will keep you away from stomach cancer.

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by: Kospa

Signs of Prostate Problems

As men get older, it becomes progressively possible that they are going to have a prostate problem. While there is no real method to stop this from taking place, you can learn to identify the symptoms.

It is important to catch the problem early so you can treat symptoms before they get worse. In addition, in the case of prostate cancer, catching it early will greatly improve treatment capabilities and can even save your life.

What you should keep in mind is that not all prostate problems are caused by cancer. In fact, numerous men have prostate issues and never develop cancer. Here are some problems that men could have:

- Prostatitis means that a prostate gland is swollen due to infection. Acute prostatitis is a temporary swelling caused by a one time infection. A man will likely have a fever and other signs of infection. This can be treated quickly with antibiotics. Chronic prostatitis is a continuing condition due to a repeated infection. This is more persistent and harder to cure.

- Prostate cancer is clearly the most dangerous problem you can have with your prostate. Besides looking for signs, you should also undergo regular prostate screening to help expose a problem.

- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is an enlarged prostate that is caused by problems other that infection or cancer. The risk of having this problem increases with age and can be successfully treated. It can cause irritating symptoms but is not serious. There are medicines available that help relieve symptoms, for example the frequent urge to urinate.

As a result of the location and function of the prostate, nearly all of the issues a man face from prostate problems are associated with urination and sexual functioning.

Urination problems include:

• Frequent urge to urinate
• Inability to pass urine completely or urinate at all
• Slow stream or dribbling
• Pain or burning while urinating
• Blood in urine

Sexual symptoms:

• Inability to achieve an erection
• Pain during ejaculation
• Blood in semen

In addition to these signs, you can also experience pain in the lower back and thighs.

Prostate problems happen in a large percentage of men over the age of 50, so you should watch for symptoms if you are older. However, not all men with prostate problems are over fifty, so you should see a doctor if you notice these symptoms, regardless of your age.

Alex Fir shares a wealth of information on his website Prostate Cancer Information. To read latest prostate cancer news visit his site right now.

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By John Stone

Waiting for a transplantation of body part or a bone-marrow graft, brings things to a sudden realization and has a great impact on mental faculties. The high medical supervision which characterizes the ongoing operations constitutes a series of tests which engage in deep studies to gauge the capacities of physical and psychological resistance of the patients to which these techniques are addressed.

The teams of transplantation scientists gradually took up the practice of joining in with psychiatrists and psychologists, as well to evaluate the feasibility of such a project of care and to try to prevent the various chance mishaps of the type created by behavior or emotions, that would help with specific future grafts and during the most difficult periods of the follow-up.

The unity of the collaboration of the psychiatrists and psychologists extends to further build up the resistance needed by patients being treated for an aggressive cancer or graft and being able to look after them in teams. Indeed, the medical fraternity constitutes also a true support for the family of the patient, who generally has just lived multiple sufferings related to the evolution of a chronic disease towards the final phase.

Even tested, this family preserves a role of stability and strength for the patient, and its active participation in the assumption of responsibility of the patient deserves to be constant.

Lastly, the psychiatrist and the psychologist also assist in the support of the whole team conducting numerous team meetings, primarily looking at the expression of difficulties or assumptions of responsibility towards the patients:

Aiding the medical teams to cope with disappointments during treatments such as:

When a patient does not respond well to the general procedures of the team.

Hostility from patients who do not show themselves co-operating enough.

Difficulties during the mourning of lost patients in the event of death or quite simply at the time of their exit.

Various psychological characteristics raised at the time of the assessment make it possible to predict the survival rate of grafted patients. The initial objective of this evaluation is to highlight the existence of psychiatric counter-indications by specifying the risk of not observing later medications in particular.

This non-observance of proper medication after treatments can then indeed constitute an immediate vital threat; in all the cases it seriously compromises the efforts made up to that point by the medical team tending to them and the patient himself.

In the event of transplantation of a body part for a child it is important to evaluate the parental concerns and involvement in this long-term plan. Changes in the family relations were highlighted in particular when the donor of the body part is a relative.

Little attention was carried to the evaluation donor but some propose it should systematically be taken into account particularly mental stability, the structure of the personality, the degree of motivation of the donor and the existence of family pressures for the gift.

Also frequently observed was the patients exit from hospital and their introduction back into mainstream family life. Depression was often accompanied by disillusion which can indeed result from long waiting periods between treatment and relational difficulties with family or staff.

In addition even those who exit in favorable conditions are still susceptible to a time of mourning. Mourning of a body function or a body part, the images of a fresh graft this can all lead to depression and emotional mental thoughts, even mourning for the donor who lost his or her life to contribute the new body part has been regularly documented.

The other topic which very frequently appears after transplantation of a body part more precisely relates to the new body being inhabited by the spirit of the donor. The patient can have the feeling sometimes that there are two people in the same body. The sexual identity of the donor is also a source of curiosity with transplant patients. It is particularly the case when the donor is of opposite sex and that the receiver fears he or she will acquire the donors sexual characteristics.

The role of the psychiatrist is not to get the patient physically well but to help the medical teams properly evaluate and adapt treatment as required while emotionally supporting the patient and family.

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by: Fred Camaros

Ovarian cancer, as in all other forms of the disease, is graded by treating doctors according to its level of advancement. The stages of ovarian cancer are graded one to four, with four being the most serious stage.

Stage one of cancer of the ovaries is the least advanced stage. This is where the cancer has been discovered relatively early in its development and has been confined to the ovaries only. In stage one, as in all the other stages of the disease spread, there are also sub stages, and they run as follows:

Stage 1a: The cancer is contained inside one ovary

Stage 1b: The cancer has spread to both ovaries

Stage 1c: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of cancerous cells appearing on the ovary’s surface.

Stage 1d: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of cancerous cells found in the abdominal fluids.

Stage 1e: The cancer is contained to one ovary and the ovary ruptures either before or during surgery.

In stage two of ovarian cancer, the cancer has spread to be outside the ovaries. The sub stages of stage two run as follows:

Stage2a: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb

Stage 2b: The cancer has grown into other tissues in the pelvis. These can be either the rectum or the bladder.

Stage 2c: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as there is some cancer on the surface of at least one ovary

Stage 2d: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as cancer cells are found in abdominal fluid during surgery.

Stage 2e: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as the ovary ruptures before or during surgery

Stage three of the ovarian cancer’s development means the cancer has spread outside the pelvis into the abdominal cavity. The cancer is also designated as being stage there if cancerous cells are found in the lymph nodes of the upper abdomen or groin.

The sub stages of stage three run as follows:

Stage 3a: Cancer can be seen under the microscope in tissue taken from the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum)

Stage 3b: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen

Stage 3c: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen, or the lymph nodes in the upper abdomen, or the groin or behind the womb contain cancer.

Stage four is the most advanced of all forms of ovarian cancer, where the cancer has spread into other body organs such as the liver or lungs.

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Keefe Figgatt

People refer to cancer as "The Big C". While it may seem as though all forms of the disease fall under one main categorization, there are actually more than 100 ailments that may be considered to be "cancer". Every type is different, but all are related to diseased cells in the body.

Those cells that are healthy and comprise the body's tissue grow before dividing and replacing themselves. This is how the body grows, maintains its health and in good repair. However some of these cells can lose their ability to perform these tasks, limiting their growth and progress. They may divide themselves too rapidly or grow without organization. Some times too much tissue can be produced, resulting in tumors being produced. Tumors may be benign or malignant.

When a tumor will not lead to cancer, it is said to be "benign". These types of cancerous cells will not extend to other parts of the body, and they are not life threatening. Most often, benign tumors can be surgically removed and will not return. Benign tumors are a nuisance, but do not usually pose a threat.

Malignant tumors are those that will lead to cancer. These tumors invade and destroy the neighboring healthy tissues and organs, causing illness in the body. Malignant tumors can spread or "metastasize" to other organs and cause new tumors to grow throughout the body.

Basal cell carcinoma and Squamous cell carcinoma are the two main kinds of skin cancer. Carcinoma is the term used to describe a cancer that begins in cells that cover or surround an organ.

Over 90 percent of skin cancers in the United States are Basel cell carcinoma. This category of cancer grows slowly and rarely spreads to other areas, although it is crucial that all types of skin cancers are found and treated as early as possible to prevent them from invading and destroying the nearby tissues.

Basel cell carcinoma and Squamous cell carcinomas are often referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancer. A melanoma is another form of cancer that can occur in the skin, which begins in the melanocytes.

Skin cancers presently account for the most common types of cancer in the United States. An estimated 40 to 50 percent of Americans who live to be 65 years and older will develop skin cancer at least once in their lifetime. It's important to note, however, that people of any age and nationality can develop skin cancer. Fair-skinned, freckled people with red or blond hair and blue or light colored eyes are most risk of developing the disease.

The ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun is the principal cause for skin cancer. There are two kinds of ultraviolet radiation: UVA and UVB. There are also artificial sources of UV radiation, for instance, sun beds and tanning booths which can also cause skin cancer.

People living in certain areas are more likely to develop skin cancer. Those who live in areas where they are exposed to high levels of UV radiation and are more likely to develop the disease. The Texas sun, for example, is especially strong. High rates of skin cancer are also found in South Africa and Australia where people are exposed to excessive amounts of the sun's radiation.

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By: Juliet Cohen

Blood is a parts of the body. Blood has different components sch as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. The red blood cells (rbc), platelets also called monocytes because it is belong to the “myeloid” group and other white blood cells belong to the “lymphoid” group. Lymphoid cells are affected. Disease progresses quickly. This is most common among children. Blood cancer or Leukaemia is actually a group of diseases, each of which impede with the normal functioning of blood cells and progressively weaken the system.leukaemia is classified as either Acute or Chronic. Blood and urine samples may also be tested for various substances, called tumor markers, which may indicate cancer.

Tumor markers are typically chemicals made by tumor cells, but tumor makers are also produced by some normal cells in your body. Lymphoid cells are affected. Disease progresses over a long period.Usually affects adults, more men than women.Myeloid cells are affected. Disease progresses over a long period of time. More common among adults. One of the major goals of the trial was to compare the two groups in terms of risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common and sometimes fatal complication of allogeneic transplants in which the patient’s immune system attacks the transplant.

Causes of Blood Cancer

1. Exposure to radiation.

2. Exposure to chemicals.

3. Human T-cell Leukaemia Virus (HTLV)

4. Genetic factors (chromosomal abnormalities).

Symptoms of Blood Cancer

1. Tiredness.

2. Bleeding.

3. Bruising.

4. Fever.

5. Weight loss.

Treatment of Blood Cancer

Chemotherapy is destroy the abnormal cancer cells. If the leukaemia returns (relapses), intensive treatment may be given. This involves a bone marrow or a stem cell transplant.Stem cell transplant involves transplanting stem cells (the most basic type of cell, from which all types of blood cells develop), rather than bone marrow cells. Stem cells can be harvested (collected) from a leukaemia patient's own blood or from a donor. Bone marrow or stem cell transplants allow much higher doses of chemotherapy to be given. Before transplantation, very high doses of chemotherapy and sometimes radiotherapy are given to destroy all the bone marrow, both abnormal and normal.

Blood is a parts of the body. Blood has different components sch as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for health doctor. She also writes articles for depression treatment and cancer treatment.

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Chuck Gallagher

Unlike normal blog postings dealing with Choices, Ethics, and Consequences - my topics as a professional motivational speaker - it seemed appropriate today to speak of my complete recovery from prostate cancer hoping that it might help others who are faced with decisions on prostate cancer treatment.


Discovering I had prostate cancer at the age of 47 was almost an accident and certainly not something that in any way I expected. I had no symptoms - none whatsoever. In layman's terms, everything seemed to work fine. So the discovery of prostate cancer was quite accidental. It seems I had gone to my doctor simply requesting a pill (propecia - a drug to reduce hair loss). She required I have a blood test, as this drug would have an effect on my PSA. Frankly, all that was greek to me...as I didn't know what PSA was and had never had it checked. I hated needles - had always said I was allergic to them - hence I avoided being stuck as much as I could. But on this day in November 2004 I decided to take the plunge - have my blood checked - and get the prescription.


Two days later I got a call while out of town saying that all the lab work was fine except that my PSA was a bit elevated - it was 4.58 and for someone my age that was high. My doctor referred me to a Urologist. The appointment was set.


Of course I had some concern, but after all, all the plumbing seem to work fine and I had no symptoms, so surely there was no problem. The Urologist's exam was routine - in fact he said he thought I had nothing to worry about as he felt nothing abnormal. But, to be on the safe side he schedule a biopsy. Being fearful of needles (and a biopsy is the ultimate needle) I asked if it would hurt. His response, "Most men don't really feel a thing." That was a lie! Looking back, I would have asked for good drugs as that was the most painful experience I can recall.


Several days following the biopsy I received the results. Prostate Cancer! I had a Gleason score of 6 and 30% of one side of my prostate was cancerous. My heart sank as I received the news. How could I, a 47 year old healthy male, with no other medical issues have prostate cancer? And, how amazing that it was caught by a simple test that my well versed female doctor required. Looking back, her diligence saved my life.


What next?


My local doctor wanted to schedule surgery immediately. He said I had four options:
(1) Radical prostotectemy (traditional surgery);
(2) Radiation;
(3) Hormone therapy and/or
(4) Watch and wait. Again,
he recommended surgery. My immediate question was how many of the surgeries that he was suggesting did he do weekly or monthly. The number was low. In the back of my mind I thought, "Hum, maybe I need someone who isn't so surgery happy and who does this delicate removal frequently." I was like learning to play golf - I would prefer to learn from someone who plays daily than learn from a weekend hacker. Maybe that analogy seems harsh, but after all the decision made would have lasting and profound effects.


Following the meeting with the Urologist, and after telling my family (who thought I was joking), I spent some time in research. First thing I found - based on my diagnosis - I had time to consider carefully my options. Not that nothing should be done, but I didn't have to rush into any hasty decisions. Prostate cancer generally is slow in it's progression. CAUTION - do not use my experience as a crutch to avoid treatment (I witnessed my father-in-law die from complications from prostate cancer), rather, seek competent medical help in making your treatment decisions.


Options Considered:


Watch and wait. Well for several months I did just that. I researched - changed my diet - considered the possibility that I could reverse what existed and even reduce the cancer. I began a regiment of daily intake of cottage cheese and flax seed oil. For a short time I actually saw a decrease in my PSA; however, that was short lived. What I did learn was that diet was important - not only for general well being - but an effective tool in promoting a cancer free body. This was valuable time in that it gave me the opportunity to consider all my options.

Radiation Therapy. Not really an option for me. While I talked with a man in his late 60's to early 70's who had outstanding results using focused radiation (proton therapy I think it was called), the reality is - once you opt for radiation and the tissue is destroyed, if prostate cancer returns, it cannot be surgically removed. Hence the best advice I received was, in my case, this would not be a practical option. By the way information on proton treatment can be found at http://www.protons.com/ or at http://www.llu.edu/. The people I talked with who had used this treatment were extremely pleased with the level of care they received and the overall outcome.

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). In my search for the right treatment, I spent much time in considering this alternative. There were three practical objectives I wished to accomplish with whatever treatment I selected: (1) Cancer elimination, (2) Minimal issues with incontinence (preferably none) and (3) minimal issues with erectile function (again, preferably none). Based on my Gleason score and prostate cancer diagnosis, it seemed that this treatment would be viable. For research information visit http://www.ushifu.com/. As part of my consideration I met with Dr. George Suarez, Medical Director for USHifu. He reviewed my medical background and was kind in taking the time to discuss with me my options using this new prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Suarez took the time to explain all my options and how, if I elected, HIFU could be effective while meeting my three objectives. My only resistance was, at the time, it was not an option yet approved by the FDA in the United States, hence I would have to seek the treatment outside the scope of my medical insurance outside of the country. While I gave this serious consideration, I ultimately decided to go another route.

Radical Prostatectomy. All of the possibilities above, brought me back to the original suggestion - SURGERY. The issue I had was what kind and who would perform it. Since I had the time to research I discovered (through the wonder of the Internet) this, then, new procedure called a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. Hum...seemed that needed more study. Of course, at the time, Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute was recognized as one of the best in the world for prostate cancer research and study. After careful consideration I contacted Johns Hopkins inquiring about this seemingly new procedure - using the daVinci Surgical System. www.urology.jhu.edu/MIS/daVinci/

The folks at Johns Hopkins could not have been more caring and helpful as I sought all my treatment options. Of course, they reviewed my file carefully and spent all the time I wanted and needed to evaluate my options. Dr. Li-Ming Su was my surgeon and my hat is off to him and his skill and patience. In the end, one thing was clear - all other options being equal - surgical removal was still the "gold standard" in the fight against prostate cancer. Likewise, it appeared that this robotic assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy would meet my three objectives.

The surgery went fine - of course I don't remember a thing - so all I can base it on what the Doctor's report. Initially the report indicated that the cancer was contained in the prostate and the removal should yield me "cancer free." Of course this was to be confirmed later from lab reports. The first several days following surgery were not pleasant, but tolerable. Within three days, I boarded a plane and flew home to North Carolina - travel was not a big issue. The most discomforting thing following surgery was the catheter - which remained in for three weeks.

Outcome. Within four weeks following surgery I boarded a plane to Dallas, TX to begin a new job. My energy level was back and I had minimal incontinence isses with subsided within another three weeks. Within seven weeks of surgery incontinence was not an issue. Erecticle function returned within three months (with the aid of medication) and returned to full function (without medication) within twelve months.

Now it's been two years since surgery and all three objective have been achieved. Life is normal. I am cancer free. My sincere thanks to all who were there for me as I sought out the treatment that was right for me. I would not have the opportunity to function as a motivational speaker today if it were not for the skill and help of the fine folks at Johns Hopkins. While printing such personal items for all to read may seem (to some) out there! I feel that, perhaps, others who find themselves diagnosed with prostate cancer may learn from my experience. If you find this helpful, but still need to talk - please visit my web site: http://www.chuckgallagher.com/ and contact me through that portal. I'll be happy to talk with you via e-mail or phone.

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by VantageOncology

The treatment of cancer and cancerous tumors has advanced a great deal in the last several years. Survival rates are much higher than they were just a decade ago thanks to advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment which give radiation oncologists the tools needed in the quest to reduce cancer-related mortality until it is no longer a threat.

Among the advances in radiotherapy are methods such as IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy), IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy), and TomoTherapy.

IGRT

Image-guided radiation therapy (or image-guided radiotherapy) is radiation treatment delivered with the guidance of imaging equipment.

Cancerous tumors can sometimes move due to a patient's normal activities or just from being moved around the treatment table. By taking an image of the tumor just prior to treatment, the tumor's location can be precisely confirmed, allowing the delivery of radiation to be delivered directly to the tumor instead of to surrounding healthy tissue.

IMRT

Intensity modulated radiotherapy uses a system of shields in addition to other advanced methodology to protect healthy tissue, maximizing radiation delivery to the tumor.

IMRT delivers thousands of tiny beams from different angles, delivering high doses that are concave in shape, sparing normal tissue that is extremely close to and surrounded by a tumor. This is extremely effective for small, stationary tumors that are surrounded by large amounts of healthy tissue, which can include tumors in the brain, head and neck, prostate, or spinal cord.

TomoTherapy

TomoTherapy delivers a very sophisticated IMRT to combine treatment planning, CT image-guided patient positioning, and treatment delivery into a single integrated system. TomoTherapy allows the radiation oncologist to adjust the radiation beam to precisely target the tumor according to its size, shape, and location.

Tumor position can be verified before each treatment session, allowing on-the-fly adjustments to ensure accurate radiation delivery.

The goal of advancing radiotherapy technology, as it has always been in oncology, is to deliver lethal radiation directly to the tumor, spare as much healthy tissue as possible, and decrease the impact on a patient's quality of life.

Vantage Oncology is dedicated to this idea of improving care for patients and their families who are affected by cancer. Our commitment to radiosurgery and radiotherapy continues as we search for newer and better ways to treat cancer and improve the lives of cancer survivors.

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Vantage Oncology is dedicated to this idea of improving care for patients and their families who are affected by cancer. Our commitment to radiosurgery and radiotherapy continues as we search for newer and better ways to treat cancer and improve the lives of cancer survivors.

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by: Bo Carpenter

It's a fact that every day, cells in your body divide, grow and die. Most of the time they do it in an orderly manner. But sometimes they grow out of control. This type of cell growth forms a mass or lump called a tumor. Tumors can either benign or malignant.

Benign tumors are not cancerous. But left untreated, some can pose a health risk, so they are often removed. When these tumors are removed, they typically do not reappear. Most importantly, the cells of a benign tumor do not spread to other parts of the body or invade nearby tissue.

Malignant tumors are made of abnormal cells. Malignant tumor cells can invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. A malignant tumor that develops in the breast is called breast cancer.

To continue growing, malignant breast tumors need to be fed. They get nourishment by developing new blood vessels in a process called angiogenesis. The new blood vessels supply the tumor with nutrients that promote growth. As the malignant breast tumor grows, it can expand into nearby tissue. This process is called invasion. Cells can also break away from the primary, or main, tumor and spread to other parts of the body. The cells spread by traveling through the blood stream and lymphatic system. This process is called metastasis.

When malignant breast cells appear in a new location, they begin to divide and grow out of control again as they create another tumor. Even though the new tumor is growing in another part of the body, it is still called breast cancer. The most common locations of breast cancer metastases are the lymph nodes, liver, brain, bones and lungs.

There are genes that control the way our cells divide and grow. When these genes don't work like they should, a genetic error, or mutation, has occurred. Mutations may be inherited or spontaneous. Inherited mutations are ones you were born with — an abnormal gene that one of your parents passed on to you at birth. Inherited mutations of specific genes, such as the BRCAI and BRCA2 genes, increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.

Spontaneous mutations can occur within your body during your lifetime. The actual cause or causes of mutations still remains unknown. Researchers have identified two types of genes that are important to cell growth. Errors in these genes turn normal cells into cancerous ones.

You need to be aware that cells may be growing out of control before any symptoms of the disease appear. That is why breast screening to find any early changes is so important. The sooner a problem is found, the better a your chance is for survival.

Experts recommend that women 40 years and older have a mammogram every year. If you have a history of breast cancer in your family, talk with your doctor about risk assessment, when to start getting mammograms and how often to have them. If your mother or sister had breast cancer before menopause, you may need to start getting mammograms and yearly clinical breast exams before age 40. It is important for all women to have clinical breast exams done by a health care provider at least every three years starting at age 20 and every year after age 40 and to do breast self-exams once every month starting by age 20.

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For each pink ribbon charm sold, PANDORA will donate a percentage of the proceeds to Susan G. Komen For The Cure to help eradicate breast cancer through research, education, screening, and treatment.

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By: Jo Cavallo

Here’s a look at the current prevention, detection and treatment options for the four most common types of cancer—and what might be available in the next five years.

BREAST CANCER

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and results in some 178,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths annually.

* Prevention

Maintaining a healthy weight through menopause, exercising, and limiting alcohol consumption may reduce a woman’s risk. As for hormone replacement therapy, there are differing opinions; talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits.

* Detection

If there’s a family history of breast cancer, get tested to see whether you carry the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes. Perform breast self-exams and have regular mammograms. These can catch precancerous cells and small tumors before they spread.

* Treatment

The options include surgery and radiation; chemotherapy; anti-estrogen medications such as tamoxifen; aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole; and targeted drugs such as trastuzumab.

* Coming next

Breast MRIs and ultrasound may become the standard for early detection. Treatment may be more focused, with less-invasive surgical techniques and better, more targeted radiation treatments.

PROSTATE CANCER

Some 219,000 cases of prostate cancer—the most common type of cancer in men and the second-leading cause of all cancer deaths—are diagnosed every year.

* Prevention

Restricting fat intake may help prevent the disease. The ACS says a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in red meat may cut the risk.

* Detection

The American Cancer Society recommends regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests and digital rectal exams starting at age 50—age 45 for African-American men and those with a first-degree relative diagnosed with the disease before age 65. But it’s not a perfect test.

* Treatment

Hormonal therapy that reduces the production of testosterone slows tumor growth and may prolong survival. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are also used.

* Coming next

New drugs currently in trials could reach the market within five years.

LUNG CANCER

Lung cancer is responsible for nearly 30 percent of all cancer deaths. In 2007, new cases may exceed 213,000, while deaths may top 160,000.

* Prevention

The biggest risk factor is smoking, which accounts for about 87 percent of new cases. Next on the list: exposure to secondhand smoke, asbestos and radon gas.

* Detection

A spiral computer tomography (CT) scan is being tested to see if it can pick up tumors at an earlier, more treatable stage. Scientists are also studying whether early detection prolongs survival.

* Treatment

Surgery, radiation and conventional chemotherapy are used. Two targeted drug therapies, erlotinib and bevacizumab, attack cancer cells only, leaving most healthy ones alone.

* Coming next

In about five years they may have a genetic test (“lung metagene model”) to predict a person’s prognosis.

COLORECTAL CANCER

In the U.S., more than 52,000 deaths related to cancer of the colon or rectum occur each year; almost 154,000 new cases are diagnosed.

* Prevention

Most colon cancer arises from polyps. But it takes 8 to 12 years for a polyp to turn into cancer, so the earlier polyps can be removed, the more colon cancer risk is reduced.

* Detection

Colorectal screenings should begin at 50, along with an annual fecal occult blood test and a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years or a colonoscopy every 10 years. African-Americans should begin colorectal screening at 45.

* Treatment

Surgery—alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiation—is the common treatment. Newer targeted drugs, such as bevacizumab and cetuximab, keep cancer cells from growing and improve overall survival rates.

* Coming next

Fecal DNA analysis, in which stool is tested to identify genetic mutations, may help in prevention and diagnosis. The test is expected to be available in two to four years.

Researchers continue to make progress in preventing, managing and treating cancer-- and that’s welcome news for all of us.

Writer: Jo Cavallo

Here’s a look at the current prevention, detection and treatment options for the four most common types of cancer—and what might be available in the next five years. BREAST CANCER Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and results in some 178,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths annually. * Prevention Maintaining a healthy weight through menopause, exercising, and limiting alcohol consumption may reduce a woman’s risk. As for hormone replacement therapy, t...
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