Important Nutritional Tips For Mesothelioma Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is one of the main treatments that cancer patients can to treat the disease. It involves the use of anticancer drugs to kill the cancer cells, however normal cells are also destroyed in the process.

This destruction of cancer cells leaves the body in a weak state. In addition, chemotherapy has a number of side effects, such as nausea. If cancer patients do not eat properly, they can become malnourished and pass away not from cancer, but from an infection or other illness in their weakened state. These are some tips to improve the nutrition of patients undergoing chemotherapy:

1 -. Chemotherapy can cause anorexia{poor appetite} so choose foods that really pack a nutritional punch, so when you do eat, even if it is just a small amount, you are consuming nutritional foods high in protein and calories. Keep healthy snacks with you at all times. You should also consider adding daily multivitamin to boost your diet, but you must discuss this with your doctor before you add them.

2 - Unfortunately, chemotherapy can also cause constipation and diarrhea - sometimes both in the same patient. To avoid these problems, drink plenty of fluids and avoid anything with caffeine. You may also want to cut most of the dairy out of your diet. Foods with good soluble fiber, such as mashed potatoes and bananas, can also be added to your diet to help with constipation and diarrhea.

3 - One of the best ways to boost your diet during chemotherapy is to add as much protein to your diet as possible. Proteins, such as those found in meat, nuts and beans, can help you feel better during treatment, and can help fight cancer more effectively. Even if you do not care for meat or are dealing with anorexia, there are many ways to add protein to your diet. Here are some great tips for integrating protein whenever possible:

• When making pasta, add a beaten egg at the last second. As you stir, the heat will cook the egg, adding a great source of protein.
• Eat peanut butter with fruit.
• Add extra beans to soups and other dishes.
• Add powdered milk to recipes like muffins, mashed potatoes, and meatloaf.
• Prepare protein drinks and keep them with you all day, so you can get protein even just a sip at a time.
• Nuts are a great protein-enriched snack to carry with you throughout the day.

You can talk to a dietician about more ways to add protein to your diet.

4 - In addition, if you're dealing with anorexia, your should add many calories to your diet to keep up strength. Some of the best ways to do this include:

• Spread butter or margarine on crackers.
• Stir unsweetened whipped cream into mashed potatoes.
• Add honey to cereal or desserts.
• Sprinkle granola into yogurt.
• Choose dried fruits as a healthy snack, and add them to meals or baked goods when possible.
  

A mesothelioma patient should seek to know as much as possible about the different methods of treating the disease so that they can cooperate maximally with treatment.

Bello Kamorudeen

Mesothelioma Prognosis - Why Do Some Patients Survive Longer?

There have been some few patients who have survived far beyond the usual one year prognosis for most mesothelioma victims and a handful that have even been cured, with no trace of the aggressive cancer several years after treatment (though recurrence is always possible).

Many medical experts are baffled by this observation and for most of the time they are yet to find a real scientific basis to explain why some mesothelioma patients survive and others do not.

There seems to be one common factor amongst those that have survived the disease for longer times - the immune system. Studies of those who have either survived or been cured of the disease reveal that most of these patients participated in some sort of therapy that enhanced their immune system. Some treatments included clinical trials in immunology while others involved alternative therapies dealing with the immune system.

A number of mesothelioma survivors have posted their stories on the Internet and have spoken to patients and their families with the hope of providing a brighter outlook for their future. These same survivors have also presented their cases to doctors and researchers. The most outspoken of these individuals is Paul Kraus, an Australian mesothelioma survivor. Kraus was diagnosed with abdominal/ peritoneal mesothelioma in 1997, a form of the disease that is tougher to treat than the more common pleural mesothelioma. Kraus worked in a factory 35 years earlier where he was exposed him to blue (crocidolite) asbestos.

Upon his diagnosis, Kraus changed his diet (he's now a vegetarian), added many vitamins and supplements to his daily routine, began "juicing," and tried a treatment known as ozone therapy. Kraus explains, "They took blood out of a vein, used an ozone machine to add ozone (a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms) to the blood and reintroduced it into my body through a drip. The rationale for that was that cancer does not like an oxygenated environment." The research in putting the protocol together took a lot of time, but in the long-run, Kraus believes the combination of all these treatments stabilized his mesothelioma. Today, tests show he still has the disease and his body is a bit weaker than it was, but he has no pain and his doctors tell him he has many more years to live. Kraus stresses the fact that he is not the only mesothelioma survivor.

He has cited the case of a man diagnosed 14 years ago at age 58 (no name given) who had a chest wall resection after diagnosis and has had no symptoms or recurrence since. His doctors believe there was "moderate host inflammatory response" and that spontaneous regression may be an immune-mediated phenomenon" - in other words, his immune system played a role in his survival.

Another survivor, Rhio O'Connor - who recently published a book about his fight with mesothelioma - has lived with the disease for seven years. He opted against the conventional methods of treatment like surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Instead, with the help of several medical physicians, he developed a regimen that included 100 supplements per day, changed his diet drastically, and now practices what he calls "mind-body medicine" (such as non-stress techniques like meditation). In his book, he recommends a variety of alternatives to traditional medicines and treatments.

All mesothelioma patients should be encouraged to participate in clinical trials especially those that are trying out new methods of boosting the immune system.

Bello Kamorudeen

Mesothelioma Trials-What Are the Different 4 Stages of the Trial?

A mesothelioma patient is not compulsorily required to attend the trial of his/her mesothelioma lawsuit because most times by the time the lawsuit commences the patient will be too weak to attend, but if the patient decides to attend then he/she must be prepared to go through the different stages pf a trial. Each trial is different but there is usually an order of events in all civil cases and they will all pass through the following stages:

1. First, the judge (and possible a jury) will hear opening statements. Your lawyer will start by outlining your case. In response, the defendant's lawyers will outline how they hope to disprove your case. Opening statements are not evidence, but a brief outline of what each position hopes to prove during trial.
2. After opening statements, both parties will submit evidence for the judge and possible jury to review. This will include factual findings and testimony. Evidence such as old receipts, air quality tests, and medical records may come into play. Personal friends, family members, coworkers, doctors, and related experts may also be called to testify. If you are going to testify, upon being sworn in, your lawyer and the defendant's lawyer will proceed to question you about the case. Before this portion of the case, your lawyer will have reviewed with you not only the questions he or she will ask, but also the questions the defendant's lawyer is likely to ask of you. It is very important to assert your side of the case while answering all questions honestly. Witnesses will go through the same testimony process as well. Physical evidence, such as medical records or work history, will be submitted as evidence to the court.
3. Presentation of the evidence is followed by closing arguments. This element of trial is extremely important, especially in the case of a jury trial. The plaintiff will give closing arguments first. This speech will sum up the facts, discredit the defendant, and ask the jury to empathize and rule in your favor. The defense will then present a closing argument as well, in which they will attempt to refute your claims.
4. If the trial involves a jury, all 12 members of the jury will retire to a conference room to deliberate after closing statements. Deliberation by the jury can take just an hour or two, or it can take several days. In high profile cases, the jury may be sequestered and sent to a hotel instead of home. However, in most civil cases, the jury is not sequestered. When the jury reaches a verdict, all are called back to court and the foreman of the jury (elected by the other jurors) announces the decision.

Sometimes upon the completion of this initial trial the defendants can appeal the verdict if it does not favor them, the period of time for this appeal varies sometimes it lasts up to a month and some other times it takes longer. If the defendant wins the appeal, you may also be able to also challenge this decision if factual errors are found or procedures were not carried out correctly. This depends on the court and on the details of the appeal case.

Keep in mind that at any point during the trial, you and the defendant can decide to reach a settlement out of court if the defendant is willing to pay a reasonable amount of money. Usually if the defendant's lawyer sees that you have a very strong case at some stage of the trial they will approach you for a possible out of court settlement. Once this is agreed upon the complaint by the plaintiff is withdrawn and the trial is stopped.

Mesothelioma victims should seek to know as much as they can about mesothelioma trials and lawsuits so that they do not get easily discouraged along the way.

Bello Kamorudeen

Mesothelioma Info-You Need to Know the Basic Facts {part 1}

Mesothelioma (also known as 'diffuse' or 'malignant' Mesothelioma) is a type of cancer, which typically affects the thin membranes that line the chest (pleural mesothelioma). Less commonly it can affect the linings of the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). It may also affect the lining of the heart {pericardial mesothelioma} and very rarely the lining of the testes {testicular mesothelioma}.

Pleural Mesothelioma

The pleural lining has two layers - an inner (visceral) layer which lines the lung and an outer (parietal) layer which lines the chest wall. The pleura produces pleural fluid to lubricate the space between the two layers allowing the layers to slide easily over each without friction other as we inhale and exhale during breathing.

Pleural Mesothelioma causes the pleura to thicken. This will lead to compression of the lung or attachment of the tumor to the chest wall. Fluid, sometimes several litres, can collect between the two layers and cause breathlessness. This is known as a Pleural effusion.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

The peritoneum also has two layers, the inner (visceral) layer which is next to the abdominal organs and the outer (parietal) layer which lines the abdominal wall. This cancer will make the peritoneum to thicken and fluid to collect in the abdomen, this collection of fluid is called ascites and it causes abdominal swelling. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is not as common as Pleural Mesothelioma.

What causes Mesothelioma?

Exposure to asbestos is the major cause of this type of cancer. There may however be some other unknown less common causes. It has previously been a rare disease but is now occurring more frequently because of the heavy use of asbestos in the post-war years. For most people diagnosed with Mesothelioma the exposure happened 20-40 years before the onset of symptoms (It may in some instances be a longer or a shorter interval than this.). Sometimes the asbestos exposure may have been very brief and not always easy to identify. However most commonly, the cancer usually shows up in people that have had repeated exposure to asbestos, usually in a working environment. There are several types of asbestos all of which have been known to cause Mesothelioma.

How is Mesothelioma diagnosed?

Early diagnosis is difficult as the symptoms do not appear until the disease is well advanced, and in most cases the first obvious sign is sudden difficulty in breathing caused by an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space - a pleural effusion. There may also be some other symptoms like as chest pain, weight loss, hemoptysis {coughing blood in sputum},and anaemia. Scans and X-rays can provide strong evidence to support the diagnosis especially coupled with a history of asbestos exposure. However, these symptoms are also common to other less serious diseases so other diseases to be certain of a correct diagnosis more investigations often need to be carried out.

These tests include Scans, Fluid taken for laboratory examination, possibly needle biopsy or keyhole surgery to take a biopsy (a small sample of tissue) is likely to be carried out to help with the confirmation of the diagnosis. These tests and results may take several weeks to complete.

What are the available treatment options?

Mesothelioma does not respond very well to usually recommended cancer therapy such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There are a number of trials being run in an attempt to improve treatment but nothing has been found to cure this disease. The type of treatment offered depends on several factors. These should include patient choice, the general condition of the patient, and the stage of the how cancer {the level of advancement of the cancer}.

The initial most helpful treatment is that which deals with symptoms.

Removing fluid from around the lung can help to relieve breathlessness. Firstly the fluid may be drained either by drawing off fluid or inserting a small drainage tube. However the fluid often re accumulates and the chest physician or surgeon may perform a procedure called a 'Pleurodesis'. This is an attempt to stick the lung surface to the chest wall by inserting sterile talc into the pleural space. This may be done by a surgeon using 'key hole surgery' otherwise called VATS - Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery.

Surgery

There are minor forms of surgery which the surgeon may carry out during the VATS procedure to remove some of the bulk of the tumour. Surgery may also improve some of the symptoms of the disease.

A very major operation which is called an Extra-pleural Pneumonectomy(EPP) is only suitable for a very select group of patients with early stage disease and who are physically and mentally able to tolerate such extensive surgery. The operation involves the removal of the whole affected lung along with its lining, the lining of the heart and part of the
diaphragm. This operation can only be carried out by a limited number of thoracic surgeons in the country.

Chemotherapy

This is drug treatment used to try to destroy or control cancer cells. Unlike some other cancers there is no evidence that chemotherapy ever cures Mesothelioma. Some trials and studies have however indicated that it may help to improve symptoms temporarily and may extend life expectancy slightly.

Not all patients with Mesothelioma will benefit from chemotherapy and there is no way of knowing which patients will benefit and which will not. It is important for you to discuss this with the doctors and nurses involved in providing it.

Radiotherapy
This is the use of high energy radiation to kill diseased cells in the body.

In Mesothelioma it can be used in two ways:

1. A short course of treatment to the chest wall where a biopsy has been done. This is a preventative measure and is intended to stop Mesothelioma growing in the skin layer.
2. Some patients with pain may get some benefit from radiotherapy to help to kill any remaining cancer cells after major surgery.

Bello Kamorudeen

Bello Kamorudeen is the author of several mesothelioma articles. For complete information on mesothelioma visit http://www.mesotheliomacorner.blogspot.com

The Doctor's Advice on How to Fight and Prevent Cancer

All throughout my medical career I have encountered patients who are in the fight of their lives against cancer. Although there is no publicly known cure for cancer, people fail to realize that is can still be beaten. Through this article I will show you a few simple ways that you can lower your prevention and fight this devastating disease.

From what I have learned through medical school, cancer is mainly a grouping of related diseases that have to do with cellular functions. Right now there are over 100 different types of cancer and they can affect every organ in your body. Cancer typically occurs when cells that are not normal grow and spread rapidly. Normal cells grow and divide and know to stop growing. Cancer cells just continue to grow and divide out of control and don't die when they're supposed to.

The tips I am going to provide you are for both lowering your potential risk and fighting cancer. Keep in mind that there are many other ways, but I want to give you the ones which I feel can help you the best.

1) Participate in Raw Juicing

I have been raw juicing for the past 5 years, and it is the best thing I can possibly do for myself. Each day people are required to eat more fruits and vegetables but they do the opposite. What I see is that they will consume more fats and oils from fast foods and others. From what I have been saying on my personal website, a healthy body is more powerful than it is given credit for. Instead of worrying about eating a whole apple or a few carrots, you can purchase a small juicer and put everything into one, so to speak. It helps you to get all your nutrients and save a great deal of time.

2) Consume more Antioxidants

In the fight against cancer, antioxidants help to strengthen your immune system immensely. People do not realize that your immune system is heavily damaged when cancer attacks. A few sources of antioxidants you should look into are vitamins a through e, green tea, zinc, and soy. I make sure that I at least have one cup of green tea per day after a healthy breakfast.

3) Improve you Mental Health Status

Believe it or not, when you get a sickness it really takes a toll on your mental health. In turn, the lowered mental health state adversely affects your immune system. It is sort of like a domino affect. Many of my patients that I deal with say they love to go outdoors and spend time with friends in order to prevent stress. Look at it this way, the happier you are the healthier you become. Just imagine the damage that can be done to your system when you are always stressed out and sad.

4) Get Plenty of Exercise

From a medical standpoint, exercise is highly beneficial to overall health. All of you reading this article should understand that exercise is needed to help strengthen your immune system and keep body fat levels low. If you do not get great exercise, you will increase your risk for cancer and also increase your risk of obesity. I see cancer and obesity as going hand in hand. The more body fat you are carrying around, the more stress is it on your body. This will do a great deal of harm to your immune system and then this factor will increase your risk of developing cancer. The exercises I love to advise my patients to get into are running, jogging, strength training, and swimming.

5) Consume Distilled Water

Ever since I did research on distilled water, I have decided to permanently switch over from spring water. Based on my findings steam distilled water is mainly pure H20. The water coming from the faucet and bottled spring waters contain many toxins and chemicals ranging from chlorine and fluoride to magnesium. Drinking distilled water will in fact help your body to fight off and release toxins without the burden of dealing with newly introduced chemicals.

Overall, cancer can be beaten just like many other "deadly" diseases. There are many more excellent tips on cancer. I really hope this information has helped you in some way or another.

Dr. Davon Jacobson, MD

My name is Dr. Davon Jacobson, and I have decided to create a website dedicated strictly to health. I provide you with many detailed articles and nutrition tips. You can visit my site at this web address: http://healthy-nutrition-facts.blogspot.com

Cervical Cancer and Its Complementary Treatments

What It Is

The cervix is an organ that is only present in women, and connects the uterus to the vagina. When cells in the cervix start to undergo abnormal changes, known as pre-cancerous changes, then this can represent the early stages of cervical cancer.

There are two types of cervical cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Of these, we know that the vast majority of cases are squamous cell carcinomas. Cervical cancer can be picked up early and prevented from occurring through regular screening, which is recommended for women of all ages.

Causes of Cervical Cancer

We should make it clear that, as with all cancers, cervical cancer is caused by factors such as a weak immune system, an acidic pH balance, oxygen deprivation and toxins in the body. However, it is also commonly caused by certain types of HPV (human papilloma virus). Some of these can cause genital warts and, as such, cervical cancer can arise as a result of a sexually transmitted infection.

Smoking is also known to lead to cervical cancer, and we know that a combination of an HPV and smoking, or an HPV and another sexually transmitted disease, can lead to a greater level of risk.

Cervical Cancer Symptoms

The most common symptom for cervical cancer, and the one that sends most women to the doctor in the first place, is abnormal vaginal bleeding. This could include bleeding outside of the regular period, bleeding after the menopause or any other type of bleeding.

Pain during sexual intercourse is also known to be a symptom, as is bleeding directly after intercourse. Pain related to sex is known as dyspareunia in the medical community.

Conventional Treatments

If the cancer is confined to the outside layer of the cervix, then we have the option of a number of surgery treatments that can be completed to remove the affected cells. The most common include laser surgery, which kills the cancerous cells using a laser beam; cryosurgery, which is the killing of cancerous cells through freezing; and a cone biopsy, which is when a piece of cervical tissue affected by the cancer is completely removed.

These procedures are fine if the cancer is in its early stages, but if the cancer is invasive and has managed to get inside the outer layer, then a hysterectomy is the most common form of surgery. This could either be a simple hysterectomy or a radical hysterectomy, which is more serious. However, both involve the removal of the uterus, making it impossible to become pregnant.

Chemotherapy and radiation are also commonly used if the cancer has spread, but we would warn you that these include a lot of unpleasant side effects, including hair loss, weakness and nausea.

Alternative and Complementary Treatments

Due to the nature of the side effects associated with conventional treatments, many people opt instead for alternative treatments, which have very few, if any, side effects and provide a far more natural way to cure different types of cancer.

We can recommend the Budwig Diet as one of the most effective alternative therapies in combating any type of cancer, including cervical cancer. This special diet, administered under the guidance of trained experts, has at its heart a very simple idea which has proved time and time again to be a powerful anti-cancer treatment.

The basic premise of this completely natural alternative treatment is that in order to grow, cancer cells require glucose. The Budwig Diet aims to reduce the amount of glucose in the blood through reducing the amount of sugar in the diet of the cancer patient, and is one of the most effective alternative treatments. However, some programmes go even further and recommend the complete absence of sugar from the diet. This leads to the body using less insulin, and the cancer cells therefore cannot grow.

The Budwig Diet should be specially administered, but at its heart it is a diet rich in raw vegetables, which prevents sugars from being consumed. The immune system also strengthens as a result, allowing the body to fight the weakened cancer cells more effectively.

As well as the Budwig Diet, we can also recommend a number of other alternative therapies which aim to combat cancerous cells in the body. These consist of emotional healing, which is the balancing of the meridian through the increasing of inner strength; biophotonic light therapy, which is the targeting of cancer cells using completely natural UV rays; massage therapy, which is the use of different types of massage to stimulate the circulation of energy; and techniques such as using SCIO Energetic Frequency Equipment, which aims to destroy the cancer cells through mechanical vibration.

Rob Griggs

The Mariposas Clinic is a wellness center and clinic specializing in alternative and complementary treatments for cervical cancer and other forms of cancer and serious illnesses. For more information on their treatments, please visit http://www.mariposasclinicspain.com

Fight Cancer Naturally With Vitamins and Herbs

The whole human body is made up of cells that contain their own genetic material. In a healthy body, these cells divide at a controlled rate, growing and repairing damaged tissues and replacing dying cells. This predetermined rate of cell division is what keeps our bodies healthy. If cells keep multiplying when new ones are not necessary, a mass of tissue, often known as a tumor, is formed. This tumor can be either benign or malignant.

Benign tumors are not cancerous and can occur anywhere in the body. Benign tumors do not cause a threat to health, do not metastasize, and do not grow back if removed. Malignant tumors are cancerous and are usually serious. Often times, they can be life-threatening. Malignant tumors grow uncontrollably, interfere with normal metabolic and organ functioning, and have the ability to metastasize and invade other tissues.

If a portion of a cell’s DNA is damaged, the cell can become abnormal. When an abnormal cell divides, it forms new cells that are a photocopy of the damaged genetic material. This ongoing process occurs constantly within our bodies. The majority of the time our bodies have the ability to destroy these abnormal cells and maintain a sort of cellular equilibrium. If a crucial part of the DNA is destroyed and the abnormal cells cannot be controlled any longer, cancer forms. All cancer cells have two things in common: growing uncontrollably and having the ability to metastasize. The immune system does not recognize cancer cells as dangerous or foreign.

Although the exact cause for the cell damage that initiates the cancer process is unknown (theoretically free radical damage causes DNA damage), the chain of events that leads to cancer is very complex, and each individual body reacts differently. It is a combination of genetic, behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors that are thought to be involved in turning normal cells into abnormal cells, and abnormal cells into cancer.

There are also factors that are believed to slow the process, while other factors can speed up the process. Possible contributors to the development and growth of cancer can be divided into three categories: external, internal, and lifestyle. External factors include unhealthy workplace environments and exposure to air and water pollution, chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides. Included in the internal factors include both genetics and infections. Lifestyle factors are those we personally can most readily control, such as diet, smoking, drinking, and sun exposure. External and lifestyle factors account for 80 percent of cancer deaths in the United States.

Just as each of us looks different, each of our bodies has its own unique composition. Some of us may react adversely to what some of us react well to. This is why some treatments prove to be successful for some, but not for others. This is why dietary wellness and prevention is so important. If we can keep our bodies healthy and avoid known cancer-causing agents, we have a good defense against cancer in the first place.

The following nutrients and supplements are designed for persons who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as for those who wish to enhance their chances of avoiding the disease: coenzyme Q10, colostrum, DMG, garlic, IP6, melatonin, MSM, proteolytic enzymes, selenium, 7-keto DHEA, shark cartilage, SOD, vitamin A, shiitake extract, acidophilus, chromium picolinate, flaxseed oil, grape seed extract, kelp, l-carnitine, multienzyme complex, a multi-mineral complex, multivitamin complex, NAC, raw glandular complex, taurine, and vitamin B complex. Additionally, the following herbs may be beneficial: astragalus, birch, burdock root, cat’s claw, chaparral, chuchuhuasi, cranberry, dandelion, Echinacea, fennel, green tea, licorice root, macela, milk thistle, parsley, pau d’arco, red clover, suma, cardamom, cayenne, ginger, rosemary, sage, thyme, turmeric, ragwort, wood sage, curcumin, essiac, noni, olive leaf extract, rosemary, and boswellia.

All of the above listed herbs and vitamins can help restore the body to good nutrition and help boost the immune system so the body can find and fight back against cancer. Natural vitamins and herbs are available at your local or internet health food store. When purchasing supplements, look for name brand vitamins like Solaray and Source Naturals to ensure you receive quality and you get what you pay for.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Natural vitamins and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

Darrell Miller

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Brain Tumours and Their Complementary Treatments

What It Is

Brain tumours are slightly different from other forms of cancer in that there are over 100 types of different tumour. Some of these are malign, whilst some of them can be malignant.

Like all cancers, a brain tumour occurs due to an abnormal growth of cells. Brain tumours can affect any part of the brain, and can also be found on the inside of the skull.

They can also consist of primary tumours (tumours which start in the brain) and secondary tumours (tumours which have started in another part of body and have spread to the brain).

Causes of Brain Tumours

All cancers are essentially caused by a number of factors, and we know that toxins in the body, oxygen deprivation, an acidic pH balance and a weak immune system can all be to blame.

However, when it comes to brain tumours we know that there are a few specific factors that can lead to their formation. Generally, brain tumours are more common in older people, although they can occur in people of all ages. As well as that, a history of cancer in the family will make it more likely to become victim to a brain tumour. Although less likely, radioactivity has also been proven to influence the growth of brain tumours.

Brain Tumour Symptoms

There are countless symptoms associated with brain tumours. The most common symptom by far is a headache or a series of headaches. Headaches can be particularly painful, or they can seem quite normal. Most people visit the doctor when they have suddenly started experiencing headaches with greater frequency or intensity.

As well as headaches, other common symptoms include nausea, dizziness, fits, memory loss and drowsiness. An increase in the pressure in the head, known as raised ICP, is another common symptom. This is caused by a brain tumour growing and putting pressure on the inside of the head. However, we should clarify that all of these symptoms can be symptoms of less serious conditions, so although they should be checked out, none of them should cause undue alarm.

Conventional Treatments

The type of treatment required depends on the stage of the brain tumour. Surgery is often required to remove the tumour, but this will be dictated by the position of the tumour. Sometimes the tumour can be too near to a very sensitive area and it can therefore be too risky. If it is not possible to remove the whole tumour then sometimes only a part of it is removed, but this can still help.

Surgery can be very risky, and it can also lead to infection and bleeding in some cases. Due to the proximity of the surgery area to crucial parts of the nervous system, it can also lead to partial paralysis of the face and vision loss.

Radiation and chemotherapy are also options when it comes to treating brain tumours, but these come with harsh side effects including loss of hair, drowsiness and nausea.

Radiosurgery is also used to treat brain tumours. This involves directing powerful beams of radiation directly at the tumours, killing them without damaging the rest of the surrounding area. However, this can also lead to headaches and fatigue.

As all treatments can sometimes lead to problems with speech, thought and vision, they may often require some sort of follow-up treatment as well as the initial treatment.

Alternative and Complementary Treatments

One of the most effective alternative treatments that we know of is actually one of the simplest, and it comes in the form of a diet. The Budwig Diet is a specially-formulated diet designed specifically to beat cancer in a natural but powerful way, with no side effects.

This diet is based on the principle that all cancer cells, including those in brain tumours, require glucose in order to grow. By reducing the amount of glucose in the blood, the cancerous cells cannot grow. This therefore requires the patient to reduce their sugar intake completely, preventing the cancer cells from growing and strengthening the immune system at the same time to fight them.

The Budwig Diet is one of the most effective alternative therapies, but we can also recommend a number of other alternative treatments that can be used to treat brain tumours. One of the most effective is known as bio-photonic light treatment. This is when natural UV rays are used to target the cancer cells directly, killing them over a period of treatment with no damage to the rest of the body.

High body-temperature therapy is another of the most effective alternative treatments that sees high success rates. This involves the heating of the body to produce a special type of sweat that is packed full of harmful toxins. Reducing the level of toxins in the body provides a completely natural way to treat the cancer.

But there are many more types of alternative therapies for brain tumours, including emotional healing, SCIO therapies, ultra sound and massage therapy. These can all be used alongside the Budwig Diet, and due to their natural properties there is no limit on which types of treatment can be used alongside each other to increase the chances of destroying the cancer.

Rob Griggs

The Mariposas Clinic is a wellness center and clinic specializing in alternative and complementary treatments for cancer and other serious illnesses. For more information on their treatments, please visit http://www.mariposasclinicspain.com

Fight Breast Cancer With Diet, Exercise and a Multiple Vitamin

The human breast is a gland that contains milk ducts, lobes, fatty tissue, and a network of lymphatic vessels. Cancerous tumors can develop in virtually any part of the breast and are most often detected when a woman feels a lump. Cancerous lumps are generally firm, never go away, and are usually pain-free. The majority of breast lumps are not cancerous, but there is no exact way to tell without a professional’s examination. A lump that seems to be growing or that does not move when it is pushed may be cancerous. However, it may also be caused by normal fibrocystic changes during the menstrual cycle. A biopsy is necessary to identify the lump. Breast cancer can also cause a yellow, bloody, or clear discharge from the nipple.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. The American Cancer society estimates that 267,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, and about 39,800 deaths occurred from this disease. The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer for American women is about one in nine. Many surveys suggest that it is the health problem that is most feared by women. However, if breast cancer is detected early, the five-year-and-beyond survival rate is at about 95 percent.

There is no single answer as to what causes breast cancer, and it is reported that about 60 percent of breast cancers develop without any known risk factors. Researchers believe that estrogen in the most likely culprit in many cases of breast cancer. Estrogen promotes cellular growth in the tissues of the breasts and reproductive organs, and cancer is a disorder of unrestrained cellular growth. Some of the risk factors for breast cancer include onset of menstruation before age nine, menopause after age fifty-five, having a first child after age forty, and having no or few children. The one thing that all of these risk factors have in common is that they result in the breasts being exposed to more estrogen for longer periods of time.

Men can also get breast cancer, but they account for less than 1 percent of breast cancer cases. While it occurs less frequently, breast cancer in men usually is diagnosed at a later, and therefore more serious stage because neither physicians or patients tend to suspect it. About 1,500 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the United States, with 400 dying from it. Cure rates are generally the same for men as they are for women.

It is crucial to detect breast cancer in its earliest and most curable stage. By making healthy changes in diet and lifestyle, examining your breasts regularly, and having regular mammograms can increase your chances of avoiding or overcoming breast cancer.

The following nutrients are helpful in preventing and dealing with breast cancer: coenzyme Q10, colostrum, DMG, essential fatty acids, garlic, germanium, melatonin, a multi-mineral complex, a multi-vitamin complex, natural beta-carotene, proteolytic enzymes, selenium, shark cartilage, SOD, vitamin B complex, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, maitake, vitamin D3, acidophilus, kelp, l-carnitine, l-cysteine, Pycnogenol, raw glandular complex, and SAMe. Additionally, the following herbs may be beneficial: astragalus root, Echinacea, bilberry, burdock root, ginger, green tea, peppermint, red clover, black cohosh, chasteberry, red clover, turmeric, dandelion root, milk thistle, chaste tree berry, ginseng, curcumin, rosemary extract, lycopene, sulphoraphane, green tea extract, garlic, ginkgo biloba, licorice, and silymarin.

Vitamin supplements can help support the bodys nutritional needs and in so doing help the body fight cancer. Changing ones diet, exercise and vitamin supplements can help one prevent the onset of breast cancer and extend ones life span. Natural vitamins and herbs are available at your local or internet health food store at reasonable prices. Always consult your doctor before adding vitamins and herbs to your diet while on prescription medications.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Vitamins and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

Darrell Miller

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Natural News Founder On Nutritional Cancer Cures And The Best

This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon. In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares on nutritional cancer cures and the best products on the market.

Rawkathon with Mike Adams. Mike Adams is known as the “Health Ranger.” Mike cured himself of disease through nutrition and he is the founder and editor of http://NaturalNews.com.

Kevin:: Let’s turn the tide. You spend a lot of time reviewing products. What are some of the best ones out there?

Mike: Well Healthforce, a company by Jameth Sheridan, those are some of the best products. I’m a big advocate of Sunfood, David Wolfe’s company, and their product line. There are many, many superfood products on the market. There’s Beaucoup superfood that I recommend.. There’s Emerald balance. There’s a company called Sprout Living that has a new Sproutein product. It’s a protein made from sprouts. It’s amazing. In fact I just got a sample of it last night and I just tasted it this morning in my smoothie. It’s fantastic. If you go out and you actively try to find superfood products, it’s very easy.

Kevin:: Right.

Mike: Go to any health food store. Look for the superfood products, get the ones that are really green, and that have berries in them. We live in a time of great abundance now. You can cure cancer now using stuff off the shelf at the store, literally, that’s not an exaggeration at all.

There are books written about anti-cancer foods. Some of the most powerful anti-cancer

nutrients are berries, resveratrol, turmeric, which is the root that’s used to make curry, and I’ll tell you a fact about that that’s fascinating, chocolate is also anti-cancer, and the cruciferous vegetables. If you drink even one ounce of broccoli juice every day and you combine that with some green tea, some vitamin D, a little bit of zinc, some turmeric and black pepper, berries from time to time, you will never get cancer, ever, because it cannot grow in that environment.

The way that you get cancer is if you are vitamin D deficient for a long period of time, like during the winter when people aren’t getting sunlight, or if they’re using sunscreen products. And you’re not bathing yourselves in the anti-cancer nutrients from cruciferous vegetables, you know onions, garlic, as well, in addition to cruciferous cauliflower, broccoli those kinds of things. That’s how you get cancer. If you want to grow cancer in lab rats in the lab, the recipe’s very simple.. Vitamin D deficiency, nutrient deficiency, processed food, chemicals in the food; you’ll get cancer like that. If you want to reverse cancer, you just turn all that around, get lots of vitamin D, lots of nutrients, eliminate the toxic chemicals, the cancer’s gone. This is not complicated; cancer is not complicated.

Kevin:: When you’re looking at products, what are you looking for in the company? What are some of the criteria? Because you put your seal, the Natural News seal on things, what does it take to have that seal?

Mike: Well, I want you to know that that seal, we don’t make money on the seal. We don’t charge people. It’s an award seal, like editors choice award, on certain products that we give that to. Well, I’m looking for a couple of things. Not only what’s in the product itself, because I look very carefully at the ingredients but then I meet the founder of the company. And I’m looking for personal integrity. I’m looking for whether that person lives a natural health lifestyle. People like Jameth Sheridan, very healthy individual, really into healthy living. That counts a lot as far as I’m concerned.

Kevin:: Yeah.

Mike: Because I don’t think that you can sell health products if you’re an individual running a company who isn’t healthy. Like there’s... I’m at the trade shows all the time. And there’s this one company that I’m not going to name, but they have these super-fruit juices. You know it says Açai juice on the front and you look at the ingredients and it’s 95% fructose and water.

Kevin:: Yeah.

Mike: There’s a little bit of juice in it. You taste it and you’re like, “What is this citric acid and water?” You can’t even taste the fruit. And a lot of consumers don’t know what these fruits are supposed to taste like. So they don’t know if they’re drinking the real thing. But the guy running that company is this like obese grumpy New Yorker with bad skin and smoking cigarettes outside the show. I’m not going to recommend that.

Kevin:: Yeah.

Mike: There are products on the market today that are junk. There are a lot of bad vitamins that I would not recommend. Mainstream brands, made with synthetic chemicals just like pharmaceuticals. But there’s a lot of great stuff on the market as well. That’s what I recommend on Natural News. So I do product recommendations on a regular basis, product reviews all the time, and I’m always trying to give people the latest and greatest products that are out there. And you know, you want real vitamins, North American Urban Spice.

Kevin:: Yeah.

Mike: Purely C. It’s a food-based vitamin C product. They have a food-based vitamin E product. There’s so many companies out there that have so many great products, if you just look, just spend a few minutes looking.

Kevin Gianni

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What Are Causes and Treatment of Leukemia Cancer?

Leukemia leads to a reduction of white blood cells in the body system. Leukemia can thus be treated by way of ensuring that the body increases the White blood cells count. Leukemia can also be treated just by use of the same methods as used to treat cancer.

Chemotherapy is one such way, though this may take too much time. In fact, treatment using this method can take a period of not less than two years. Another way of treating the condition is by fixing the bone marrow problem. This method is expensive and is done in very few countries since it involves use of sophisticated instruments and highly experienced medics.

Replacement of the infected bone marrow with a healthy one is what it entails. A radiation therapy is also recommended though this has to go hand in hand with chemotherapy. Radiation entails giving doses of x-ray for a couple of months.

In cases where there is overproduction of White blood cells, there may be some blood infections. This may lead to blood disorders, and hence become necessary to use antibiotics to fight the problem.

If leukemia is at early stages, one can prolong survival with active immunotherapy. This is however still being experimented, as it is reported by Leukemia Society of America. Leukemia is actually a chronic problem and its treatment is not a matter of a short duration of time. Patience is thus of paramount importance. Cases of complete eradication using the above mentioned methods have been reported worldwide.

Symptoms of Leukemia

Leukemia is a disease that has claimed many people worldwide. It is a disease that can affect anyone irrespective of race, sex, color or age. Medics say that it is a bone marrow disease, but is also said to affect other parts of the human body. Just like most other diseases, Leukemia may have specific symptoms that doctors can use to identify a person suffering from it.

The most common symptom of Leukemia is body fever. Fever is a condition of feeling uncomfortable with the body temperature. It is a condition evident when somebody has Malaria, Flu, Typhoid, etc. Another symptom is body weaknesses that appear so exaggerated. This can be felt for a longer duration of time with no apparent cause.

A patient may also have the problem of not wanting to be engaged in strenuous physical exercises, and you may find the body becoming intolerant to activity. The fourth obvious symptom is the exaggerated abdominal pain. This is where one just feels uneasy even standing or seated.

Longer period of Leukemia will also resort to the loss of weight. Since Leukemia is a sort of cancer, the fat in the body may be eaten up or the system of converting body energy to fat may be tampered with. The other top symptom of anemia is enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and/or liver The body may also experience intense tiredness that even movement is much of a bother. There may also be a noticeable bleeding of the abdomen. The body is also prone to infections because the white blood cells are weak.

Excessive bruising is also very evident.

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The Importance Of Annual Prostate Cancer Screenings

When September rolls around, people often think about the beginning of school and fall, but a select few may remember that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer affects one in six men, with skin cancer being the leading cause of cancer-related death. As a preventative measure, men should get checked annually for prostate cancer. Fortunately, prostate cancer treatment is available and the cancer is curable if detected early.

When Should I Get Checked for Prostate Cancer?

An annual physical examination can help detect the symptoms of prostate cancer in men. It is suggested that all men age 50 and above have an annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE). If your father or brother has prostate cancer, you may want to consider getting tested before the age of 50.

Listed below are the most common symptoms of prostate cancer. There are no specific warning signs or symptoms of early prostate cancer, which is why annual prostate screening is so important.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:

• Weak or interrupted flow or urine

  
  

• Urinating often (especially at night)

  
  

• Difficulty urinating or holding back urine

  
  

• Pain or burning when urinating

  
  
  

Other Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:

• Blood in the urine or semen

  
  

• Pain in the back, hips or pelvis

  
  

• Difficulty having an erection

  
  

Remember, the symptoms of prostate cancer may resemble other conditions or medical problems, so consult your physician for a diagnosis. Your physician will also be able to answer any questions about prostate cancer and discuss prostate cancer treatment options.

Why You Should Get Tested for Prostate Cancer Annually:

The majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer had no symptoms when prostate cancer was first detected. An annual PSA blood test can detect prostate cancer quickly. Even if your PSA levels are normal (e.g., below 4) an increase in your PSA levels can help detect prostate cancer in its early stages.

What Is a PSA Test?

A PSA test is a blood test that detects the amount of prostate-specific antigens (a protein) in the blood. As the prostate enlarges, more of this protein is produced and the increase is detected by the test. During a PSA test, a nurse or doctor takes a sample of blood from your arm and sends it to a lab for analysis. After the test, you will receive a copy of the results with your PSA levels.

A high PSA level may indicate prostate cancer. However, any activity that irritates the prostate may also cause PSA levels to rise.

Causes of an Elevated PSA:

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate

  
  

• Prostatis, a condition where the prostate becomes inflamed due to an infection

  
  

• A Prostate Biopsy

  
  

• Recent Ejaculation

  
  

• Bicycle Riding

  
  

Information about PSA:

• According to the American Cancer Society, a PSA level between 4 and 10 may indicate prostate cancer. If this is the case, prostate cancer surgery and radiation are treatment options.

  
  

• PSA is measured by nanograms per millimeter of blood.

  
  

• PSA is released into the blood by the prostate gland.

  
  

• PSA is common in semen.

  
  

The most common symptoms of prostate cancer are urinary problems, which include the need to urinate often, trouble urinating and the decreased force in the stream of urine. Other indicators include blood in the urine or in semen as well as frequent pain in the lower back and hips. However, the best way to detect prostate cancer early is by getting an annual PSA test.

Prostate cancer affects more than 186,000 American men each year. Remember the importance of having your doctor check for prostate cancer before you develop any symptoms. If you have any concerns or questions, talk to your doctor. Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have many treatment options, and the sooner you get treated, the sooner you can recover.

John Critz

John Critz helps inform men about prostate cancer treatment options. His company, RCOG offers the ProstRcision surgery, from leading prostate cancer specialists in Atlanta, Georgia.

Breast Cancer Stages: Importance of Knowing Breast Cancer Stages

Determining the breast cancer stages is important since it enables the patient and doctor to identify the treatment necessary for one’s condition. Also, it is essential in assessing the risk of the given condition and what lifestyle changes the patient can do to improve their health.

Identifying A Breast Cancer's Stage

When talking about breast cancer stages, it is aimed at describing the extent of the cancer in the body. So, if you ask how a breast cancer is staged, doctors often start to classify whether it is invasive or non-invasive. Other factors considered are the tumor size, number of nymph modes involved, and what other parts of the body it has managed to affect.

Determining a cancer's stage is helpful during prognosis and deciding on a treatment option.

To determine the stage, a few standard procedures are done by the doctor on a patient. They undergo physical exam and biopsy to acquire the data needed by the doctor for the diagnosis.

If needed, further tests are also conducted such as imaging tests that include x-ray, bone scans, mammograms for the breasts, CT scans, positron emission tomography (PET), and magentic resonance imaging.

What Are the Breast Cancer Stages?

Now that the importance of determining the different breast cancer stages have been clarified, as well as the methods used to identify them, it is now time to move on to discussing each of the stages. Take note of the features and extent of the cancer in each of the stages:

Breast Cancer Stage 0

This stage renders the case of breast cancer to be non-invasive. At this point of the breast cancer, cancer or non-cancerous cells cannot be detected yet.

The abnormal cells are still at the stage wherein they try to spread out within the specific part of the breast where the cells are rooted. Also, they can try to expand on the neighboring tissues as the cancerous cells continue to grow.

Breast Cancer Stage I

Once the breast cancer enters this stage, it is now categorized as an invasive type of breast cancer. Meaning, the cancer cells have now worked their way towards the neighboring tissues. Stage I breast cancer also exhibit the following characteristics:

• The cancerous tumor has reached the size of 2 centimeters.

• No lymph modes are affected.

Breast Cancer Stage II

For this particular stage of breast cancer, it is also known as an invasive type of cancer and is broken down into two more categories:

1) Stage IIA

Even in this particular stage, the conditions can be different:

• A tumor does not exist in the breast but cancerous cells are detected in the lymph nodes.

• A tumor could exist but measures less than 2 centimeters;

• The tumor has expanded beyond 2 centimeters but less than 5 centimeters without reaching the lymph nodes.

2) Stage IIB

This invasive level of the cancer are recognized as either one of the following:

• The tumor exceeds 2 centimeters in size but less than 5 centimeters, while also reaching the lymph nodes.

• The tumor is more than 5 centimeters in size but has not yet reached the axillary lymph nodes.

Breast Cancer Stage III

1) Stage IIIA

In this stage, the tumor could either be detected or not. Aside from the axillary lymph nodes, cancer can also stick to other structures outside of the lymph nodes and become clumped together.

2) Stage IIIB

In this stage, the tumor can grow in size and affect other areas of the body outside of the actual breast, whether th chest wall or skin of the breast. This is the stage wherein inflammatory breast cancer takes place.

3) Stage IIIC

In some cases, sign of breast cancer might not be detectable yet. However, the tumor could already be spreading towards the breast skin, chest wall, and below your collarbone.

Breast Cancer Stage IV

In this level, the cancerous cells have managed to spread to various organs of the body. Therefore, the cancer is no longer restricted on the breast and lymph nodes, which signifies the initial diagnosis of breast cancer. The reason why diagnosis is done only during this stage is
because cancerous cells were not detected while still within the breast.

Recognizing breast cancer stages does more than just identifying treatment options, but also enables doctors and patients to understand the developmental pattern of the disease.

Mike Lee

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Types of Thyroid Cancer Explained

Thyroid cancer is one of the less common types of cancer to be diagnosed and, for most people who contact it, with treatment, the prospects of recovery are very good.

Many people discovering a lump in their thyroid region perhaps automatically fear that this might indicate cancer but most estimates reckon that only about 5% of all thyroid lumps are actually cancerous. Women are more at risk of thyroid cancer than men, with the highest chance of having the problem being between the ages of 30 and 55, before it decreases somewhat. The risk for men increases with age, until the age of about 75.

The four different types of thyroid cancer are papillary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer and the less common medullary and anaplastic tumours. Papillary cancer, the most common type, is also the one most likely to appear in people in the younger age bracket. Follicular cancer is more probable in older people. Medullary cancer can sometimes be genetically inherited so, if there is a family history of this problem,

regular check ups and blood tests are a good idea. Anaplastic tumours, the rarest type of thyroid cancer, are more common in elderly patients and can develop more quickly than other types, whilst also sometimes being difficult to treat. In addition, it is possible that a person could develop a lymphoma of the thyroid, but this is even more uncommon.

There is no indication whatsoever that having an overactive or underactive thyroid can increase the risks of thyroid cancer. However, it has been estimated that approximately 1 in 5 cases of thyroid cancer do actually

occur in people who, in the past, have had nodules, goitres or inflammation of the thyroid. This is particularly evident amongst people who have had nodules at a younger age.

Other possible people at more risk of thyroid cancer appear to be those who have had radiotherapy in the neck; been exposed to radiation in their work; suffer from the bowel disorder known as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis; have low iodine levels; have recently had babies or are going through the menopause.

Research studies, however, indicate that by far the largest contributory factor towards thyroid cancer appears to be an unhealthy diet. It appears that eating refined rather than unrefined carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of the problem developing. Eating good amounts of vegetables, containing Vitamins C and E, and avoiding too much butter, cheese and red meat seems to be a way of trying to avoid thyroid cancer.

Dependent upon the type of cancer you have, your age, fitness levels and general health and how far your cancer has developed, your specialist doctor will decide upon the requisite treatment for you. Predominantly, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and occasionally hormone therapy are used.

Surgery can involve either a partial or total thyroidectomy - removal of the thyroid gland. Mostly, doctors prefer the total thyroidectomy as it stops the cancer from possibly returning, although it means the patient

will require thyroid hormone tablets afterwards.

The radiotherapy used in thyroid cancer treatment is a targeted radiotherapy employing a radioactive form of iodine which can specifically target and destroy the cancer cells. There are generally very few side effects to this treatment. Radiotherapy is sometimes used after surgery to help prevent the return of the cancer or to treat cancer that has returned despite previous treatment. Chemotherapy, much less commonly used, is employed to treat advanced or returning cancers.

It needs to be re-emphasised, though, that not only is thyroid cancer quite rare but also, especially with early diagnosis and treatment, the fact is that many people are successfully and completely cured of it.

Andrew Long

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Lung Cancer Warning Signs: Early Detection of Lung Cancer Can Save Your Life

Early detection of lung cancer warning signs - or any other types of illnesses - is crucial in helping to find a cure for the disease. Indeed, the earlier one is able to find out about the disease, the better chances they have for combating the illness.

Lung cancer warning signs are similar to recognizing the symptoms of the disease. Hence, having enough knowledge of other conditions associated with this illness would be helpful.

Below is a list of lung cancer warning signs you should be keeping a close eye on:

• Persistent Coughing

  
  

• Presence of blood or mucus when coughing

  
  

• Loss of appetite resulting to weight loss

  
  

• Feeling of shortness of breath

  
  

• Pneumonia, bronchitis, or other respiratory-related illness

  
  

• Constant pain in the chest, back, or neck

  
  

• Uncharacteristic fever

  
  

You need to pay close attention to any changes in your body though, since most of the symptoms are not evident until they have reached the advanced stage.

Once you have determined these symptoms, there are essential steps and further information you need to know.

Spread of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is caused by the presence of cancer cells. These abnormal cells continue to divide on their own without following a particular order or pattern. Because of this nature in the cells, they have the potential to destroy the neighboring tissues of the body.

In fact, they can also develop into a malignant tumor which can invade your bloodstream and cripple the lymphatic system. The process known as metastasizing is responsible for the spread of cancer cells such that the initial cancer tumor can cause the growth of new tumors in various parts of the body.

In terms of determining the rate at which these cancer cells spread, it largely depends on the type of cells. But on average, tumor growth can happen in a span of a few months.

When To Consult A Doctor

As soon as you notice any of the symptoms listed above, it is best to meet with your doctor immediately.

This will allow them to make diagnosis or assess your condition. Furthermore, the earlier you act on any lung cancer warning signs or symptoms, the more capable you are at preventing it from getting worse.

Immediate consultation with your doctor will enable them to further investigate the reason for such symptoms to exclude other health conditions.

Below is a list of what is recognized as late-stage lung cancer symptoms. One needs to work together with their physician to avoid reaching this stage:

• Inexplainable feeling of fatigue

  
  
  

• Reduced appetite

  
  
  

• Aches in your joints,bones, or constant headaches

  
  

• Bone fractures that are not brought about by injury

  
  

• Swelling on your face or neck

  
  

• Abnormalities in your neurologic conditions

  
  

Tests for Lung Cancer

Once you have seen with your doctor, the following tests are conducted to diagnose you:

1. Chest x-ray: This is mostly done for patients with complaints on excessive coughing and shortness of breath.

   
   

2. CAT Scan: This method of scanning in such areas as chest, head, abdomen, or pelvis helps assess the size of a tumor or evaluate how farther it has spread.

   
   
3. Bronchoscopy: In this method, your physician creates a direct visualization of your airways after numbing medications or sedations are administered.

4. PET Scan: This tool is used for assessing the tumor, which also utilize a chemical known as radionuclide. As soon as your first lung cancer warning signs become evident, it is best to undergo this test to help prevent the rapid growth of tumors.

   
   

Mike Lee

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Preventing And Curing Cancer Using The Budwig Diet

The Budwig Diet is one of the best entirely natural ways of beating cancer, but despite its success rate it is still relatively unknown. There are numerous conventional forms of treating cancer in the world today, but the problem is that many of these have unpleasant side effects and can sometimes put the patient through a lot of pain.

The Budwig Diet takes a different approach to the treatment of cancer, and proves that many people can be cured from the devastating disease simply through the food that they eat. It is gradually beginning to gain acceptance as an effective treatment for cancer, and the positive results are proving time after time that it should be seen as a very real alternative to the conventional treatments. Here we will present the main elements of the Budwig Diet so that you too can benefit from its powerful effects.

Dr Budwig

Dr Johanna Budwig was the founder of the Budwig Diet. Born in 1908 and dying in 2003, she lived a long life that was dedicated almost exclusively to research into a cure for cancer. She made such a reputation for herself during her lifetime that she became one of the most eminent cancer researchers in Europe and was nominated for the Nobel Prize on no less than seven occasions.

Discoveries In The Blood

Much of Dr Budwig’s research was into the blood of cancer patients and how it differed from healthy people. Before she discovered the diet, she carried out a huge amount of research into this area to try to find a possible cause, and made a few important discoveries.

The main discoveries that she found through examining the blood of cancer patients were that it contained lower levels Omega 3, and that it also contained a strange yellow substance that was not found in the blood of healthy people.

These discoveries were very important because they indicated to Dr Budwig that diet was the main factor in the development of cancerous cells, and she set about trying to create a diet that could counteract the damaging effects of the cancer before it was too late.

The Diet

After her discoveries with the blood of cancer patients, she began to look into the diets that they were used to eating to see just how they were affecting the patients and how they could be counteracted.

She observed the modern diet and found it to be high in trans fats, which was affecting the electrical charge within the cells of the human body and helping to cause cancer.

This led her to become certain that diet was entirely responsible for the development of all forms of cancer, and she began to work on her own diet that would be able to not only prevent cancer but treat it as well.

She decided that the only way to beat the cancer was to replace all the bad elements of a diet with ingredients that were high in nutrients and essential oils. This would counter the negative effect of the cancerous cells, increase the number of red blood cells and would eventually lead to the body overcoming the cancer within it.

Flaxseed Oil And Quark

After further research, Dr Budwig decided to base her diet on two main ingredients: flaxseed oil and quark. These were to become the foundation of the diet, and other ingredients would also be included on top.

Why flaxseed oil? It has a very high dose of Omega 3, which was one of the essential oils lacking in the blood of cancer patients. It is also good because it is very rare to be intolerant of it, and so it was likely to have fewer problems than other types of Omega 3 foods.

Quark, which is a similar product to cottage cheese, was introduced as the second main ingredient mainly because of its high protein levels. Dr Budwig decided that the two ingredients would complement each other and lead to the most powerful anti-cancer formula.

What You Can And Cannot Eat

The Budwig Diet contains a wide variety of healthy foods on its list which make it easy to vary and provides a number of great recipes to try. All the foods that are allowed on the diet are healthy and tasty, and will aid in the improving process. These include vegetables, fruit juice, raw nuts, green tea, organic red wine, lentils, baking soda, porridge and many others.

However, there are also some foods that should be avoided at all costs. These include meat, anything with hydrogenated oils and most importantly anything with sugar in. Dr Budwig discovered that cancer cells use glucose in order to take their energy and to grow, so by preventing any sugar from getting into the body the cancer cells lose their source of energy and are weakened, meaning they are easier to defeat.

Rob Griggs

For further information on the Johanna Budwig Diet and to download a free copy of the Budwig recipes and Budwig guide, please visit the Mariposas Clinic website.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Living with generalized anxiety disorder is pretty a tough job. This is because you constantly feel anxious giving your mind stress all the time. In this condition you feel anxious without any substantial reason and may lead to excessive anxiety. There are few generalized anxiety disorder symptoms which are bound to get noticed in people suffering from this condition. These are:

• Concentration problems
• Restlessness
• Feeling a lump in your throat
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Staying asleep
• Excessive sweating
• Shortage of breath
• Stomach problems
• Headache
• Diarrhea and many more

If a person is suffering generalized anxiety disorder then he may experience worry frequently and will remain anxious for most of the times. This condition can begin at an early age and the signs and symptoms can grow further if not treated on time. There can be many reasons which can give way t this problem. Some of the risk factors include:

• Childhood adversity - Children who witness some traumatic and shocking events are bound to get a deep impact of the entire event and may get suffered from generalized anxiety disorder.
• Illness - Illness like having a cancer can make you anxious for sure. Worrying too much about your future and finances and relationships can lead to this problem.
• Stress - A chain of stressful events in life making you believe that life has given you hardships only can lead to Generalized anxiety disorder. Stress can also be related to any illness or any other miserable thing in life.
• Personality - People with weak mental stability are more prone to get suffered from this anxiety condition.
• Genetics - According to few studies, genetic component also plays an important role in generalized anxiety disorder.

As soon as you witness the symptoms, you should visit your doctor for effective treatment. If you child has started worrying about school, earthquake, household chores, war, airplane flights, then you should believe that your child is either suffering from generalized anxiety disorder or on the verge of it.

General anxiety disorder symptoms should be diagnosed properly to get the exact cause of the condition. Sometimes the anxiety problem is based on past experiences of life which can be cured by some medications or therapy. So don’t waste your rime by seeing your child in pain. Go get medical care immediately.

Harry

If a person is suffering generalized anxiety disorder then he may experience worry frequently and will remain anxious for most of the times. This condition can begin at an early age and the signs and symptoms can grow further if not treated on time. There can be many reasons which can give way t this problem. Some of the risk factors include.

The Lowdown on Skin Cancer

Skin is our largest organ and one that is not immune to developing cancerous cells. Skin cancer develops when damaged cells start growing and dividing uncontrollably in the skin. This form of cancer is the most prevalent with more than one million cases in the United States diagnosed each year. Here we will cover some of the commonly asked questions about skin cancer.

What Are The Different Forms of Skin Cancer?

There are different types of skin cancer with three forms accounting for almost all of the diagnosed cases. They are:

• Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) - Accounting for nearly 80% of skin cancer, BCC develops in the basal cells which are located in the lowest layer of the epidermis. It is commonly found on areas of the body regularly exposed to the sun such as your face, head and upper body. Signs of BCC include skin that appears as a sore that repeatedly heals and re-opens, a slightly elevated pink growth, patch of irritated skin that is red in color and/or shiny translucent skin. This type of cancer does not commonly spread but should be treated to protect surrounding tissue.
• Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - Found in the uppermost layers of the epidermis, SCC cancer affects squamous cells. Long term exposure to the sun can result in this form of cancer in middle to elderly aged individuals. The skin may appear to have an inflamed base with a crusty or scaly area over the base. While this cancer is most commonly found on areas of the body exposed to the sun, it can be found anywhere. Early detection and treatment can prevent this form of cancer from spreading.
• Melanoma - The most dangerous and lethal form of skin cancer, this form accounts for only 4% of diagnosed cases. Melanoma readily spreads to other areas of your body such as your lymph system or other internal organs. Most commonly found in moles either pre-existing or new, melanoma has a 95% cure rate if caught in time for treatment. It is important that you are aware of any moles on your body and what they look like so you can spot changes in existing moles or the appearance of new moles. Undetected and untreated, melanoma becomes very difficult to treat and can result in death.

Who Gets Skin Cancer?

To be quite honest, anyone can get skin cancer. There are however certain individuals who are at a higher risk than others. The following factors play a role in the likelihood of developing skin cancer:

• Individuals who are fair-skinned or burn easily.
• People who use tanning devices.
• Genetics or family history of the disease.
• Certain occupational exposures, i.e. coal tar, pitch, creosote, arsenic or radium.
• Excessive exposure to UV radiation.

Exposure to the sun is the leading cause of skin cancer which makes protecting your skin from sun exposure vitally important.

Can You Prevent Skin Cancer?

Yes, you can take precautions that lower your risk of developing skin cancer. Take all effort to reduce your exposure to sun and other controllable risk factors. This includes wearing SPF 15 or higher sunscreen everyday in addition to sunglasses and brimmed hats to shield your face from the sun. If at all possible avoid exposing your skin to sunlight during the peak of the day (10am-4pm) and give up tanning beds as they can also damage your skin.

For more information on skin cancer you can visit the American Cancer Society or National Cancer Institute.

Tisha Kulak Tolar

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Has Tooth Whitening Been Linked To Oral Cancer?

It’s generally difficult to establish whether or not something is harmful to us and no more so than with tooth whitening. There have been many articles over the years which have highlighted possible risks from the chemicals used in the tooth whitening process, namely hydrogen peroxide and carbmide peroxide.

Tooth whitening is achieved through bleaching the tooth and therefore tooth whitening products contain bleaching agents.

Carbmide peroxide (1/3rd of which is hydrogen peroxide) is mainly used in professionally applied tooth whitening products and often in conjunction with excellerants to ensure the perfect colour is achieved in a very short period of time. The tooth whitening procedure involves the application of peroxides to the teeth using a tray but with each application bleaching agent leaks into the surrounding areas of the mouth.

Some studies have shown that less than half of the tooth whitening bleaching agent is in the bleaching tray at the end of the treatment which suggests a significant amount of leakage with some tooth whitening products.

There have been studies which have indicated that peroxide used in tooth whitening promotes the growth of cancerous tumors although all tests to date have been on animals and not humans.

Tests are not conclusive but it has been noted that there is a growing trend towards tooth whitening and along with it an increase in oral cancer in young people. However, studies and incidences of possible links between oral cancer and tooth whitening have been limited and there is no concrete evidence that tooth whitening, when performed correctly, increases the risk of oral cancer.

The long-term effect of excessive tooth whitening is not yet known.

Although there is no conclusive evidence that tooth whitening can cause oral cancer it must be said that, given the nature of the products used in the bleaching process, it is advisable to avoid excessive use of tooth whitening products.

Terry Ross

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Oral Cancer Treatment - There is Hope When You Are Informed

Oral or mouth cancer involves abnormal, malignant tissue growth in the mouth, lips, or throat. Each year about 29,000 people learn they have cancer of the oral cavity. But there is hope for you.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has important information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for oral cancer. Plus information on rehabilitation and sources of support for all, patients and family, the public, health care professionals and care givers, to help better understand this disease.

Information Specialists at NCI's Cancer Information Service can answer questions about cancer and can send materials published by NCI. Telephone (1-800-4-CANCER). NCI also has information by Internet at their website which is updated regularly.

You can get immediate help and ask questions online through LiveHelp. Many NCI booklets and fact sheets can be viewed at the government's cancer website by searching online. People in the United States and its territories may use this Web site to order publications. This Web site also explains how people outside the United States can mail or fax their requests for NCI publications.

Self-examination is easy and requires that you check face, neck, head, lips, mouth, tongue and cheek. Check for any lumps, bumps or swelling. Also notice any size or changes in moles or sores. Is there tenderness or numbness anywhere?

Some early warning signs of oral cancer can include any sores on the mouth, neck or face that does not heal within two weeks, swellings, lumps or bumps inside the mouth, dark, red or white patches in the mouth, bleeding in the mouth, pain, numbness and loss of feeling in any area of the face, mouth or neck.

Should you find anything out of the ordinary, discuss this with your oral health physician immediately. Are you at risk for oral cancer?

You are at a higher risk for developing oral cancer if you smoke, drink excessive amounts of alcohol, exposed to excessive sunlight, have habits of lip biting, or have ill-fitting dentures.

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How Can Your Prevent and Treat Your Oral Cancer?

In oral cancer, the cancer cells or tissues present within oral cavity of the mouth. Oral cancer includes the parts such as cheek, lip, gum, salivary gland and floor of the mouth. This type of cancer will affect only the people more than 45 years, but it can get developed at any stage. Most of the oral cancer includes the throat, tongue and floor of the mouth. Throat cancer includes the part behind your mouth. A person who is affected by oral cancer may have great health risks if he is a male or above 40 years old.

The American research center says that nearly 30,000 people are affected by oral and throat cancer in United States per year. According to the recent estimation from America about 7,000 people die because of throat and oral cancer. Oral cancer may originate from any part of the mouth as a primary lesion and may be varied in types. They look very smaller in microscope and are malignant. They can spread easily to the other parts. If the oral cancer is detected in the earlier stage it is successfully curable, but it is very difficult to identify because in the early stage it does not have any pain but only toothache.

Symptoms for Oral Cancer

Following are the some of the common symptoms of the oral cancer:

You can experience bleeding in gums and red or white patches on the gums. A lump found on the lips, floor of the mouth, at the side of the cheeks. Feeling difficult to chew or swallow. Having Continuous toothache and loosing teeth. Bad breath and difficult to open the jaws. A lump on your neck. A sore present in your mouth or tongue which does not heal quickly.

Factors for Oral Cancer

Tobacco is the major factor responsible for oral and throat cancer. A person who drinks alcohol will be affected by oral cancer mostly than the non-drinking persons. Smoking cigarettes, pipes, chewing tobacco leaves, using snuff powder will lead to oral cancer. The person who has regular head ache may also be affected. Family background is also another reason. High exposure of ultraviolet rays on the lips is also one of the factors. Among 3 any 1 person will be affected by oral cancer due to UV rays.

Preventions

Stop smoking and have a regular dentist checkup twice a year. Avoid chewing gums and tobacco leaves. Use sun screen balms on your lips and sunscreen lotions on your body to protect yourself from UV rays. Do self-examination for your tongue, teeth and throat. Have a rich nutritious food.

Treatments for Oral Cancer

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are the major treatments for removing tumor cells or tissues. Surgery depends on the size and location of the tumor and it can be removed easily without any damage. Radiation therapy uses x-rays to kill the tumor cells and it can be used during surgery for destroying small tumors. In chemotherapy the drugs are used to kill the cancer cells. You can stimulate drugs either through veins or orally. The type of drug depends on the size and location of the tumor. If the tumor cell is larger it can be treated with the combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Mike Lovatt

Further information can be found throughout the web, such as Fruity Health Directory which has a great resource for cancer information.