Cancer Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Andi Michaels @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 12:34 AM

When you think of cancer protection, a physician's office probably comes to mind. But protection is more than just going to the doctor. It involves making the right decisions with aspects of your life to help prevent a life-threatening disease. Even if you think you're a healthy individual, it could be beneficial to step back and see what needs to be changed in your habits to make you healthier. There are several ways you can protect yourself from cancer. One way is to maintain ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Friday, 22nd June 2007 @ 11:28 PM

Cancer that grows in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. In most men, this is a slow process; most men will never know they have the condition. Detected in its earliest stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Many men, especially those later in life have made the decision with their doctors to simply watch and wait to see what, if anything, happens. At an advanced age, the risks of surgery for prostate cancer or other more radical treatments may be worse ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By iman ashour @ Tuesday, 19th June 2007 @ 12:07 PM

Although there is accumulating evidence linking environmental factors in the development of cancer; still the answer to the above question remains unknown in this modern day and age of human science and study. As much as a detailed history and risk factor recognition could reveal a combination of possible exposures that may explain somewhat the cause of cancers. The question of "Why my child?" is, at this stage of knowledge, more difficult to answer however. Cancer is a di... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 11th June 2007 @ 10:31 AM

Men younger than 40 are rarely ever diagnosed with prostate cancer but should be vigilant, never-the-less. The most common cancer in American men, excluding skin cancer, is prostate cancer. You may have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and don't know what to do; the first thing to do is don't panic, generally it's slow-growing - next change your diet to living foods. If you have prostate cancer, are concerned about getting it, or if you're looking out for the... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 11:58 AM

At an advanced age, the risks of surgery for prostate cancer or other more radical treatments may actually be worse than the disease. In Portland Oregon, there is a three-year Oregon Health & Sciences University study; leaders hope to come up with an exercise program to benefit men dealing with prostate cancer who are on testosterone-lowering medications. Prostate cancer is characterized by 'grade' and 'stage'; grade is given to indicate how quickly a cancer is growing - the ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Thursday, 31st May 2007 @ 10:48 AM

Early prostate cancer is confined to the prostate gland itself; most of the patients with this type of cancer can live for years without any problems. Men have traditionally been less likely to seek medical attention than women, especially for minor problems which often serve as warning signs for more serious underlying illness. The second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the U.S. is from prostate cancer. Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appea... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 29th May 2007 @ 1:33 PM

Skin cancer prevention is preached by medical professionals all over the United States. This is no surprise given that the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation reported more than one million Americans were diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in 2005. Despite the medical evidence available on skin cancer, our society remains focused on tanning beds and sunbathing without using the proper protection. Skin cancer comes in two forms, melanomas and non-melanomas. Melanomas usually ac... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 29th May 2007 @ 1:13 PM

Pain prevention is important when a patient is diagnosed with a disease. Illnesses, like cancer or arthritis, are accompanied by severe pain. This makes it extremely difficult for an individual to maintain a sense of normalcy in their daily life because they are unable to perform daily task. Doctors and medical specialists can help you find the right regiment to alleviate any pain you experience from a disease. Debilitating diseases, such as arthritis and cancer, share a common connection... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 29th May 2007 @ 12:47 PM

Pain control is usually something cancer patients have to practice when going through treatments. Pain can be generated from the cancer itself or it can be generated from an outside source, such as arthritis. Managing your pain can help you gain better control over your cancer diagnosis. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain is severe, but short-lived and chronic is pain that lasts for longer periods of time, and can range from mild to severe. Sometimes patients will experience breakt... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 29th May 2007 @ 12:46 PM

People taking action towards cancer protection by changing their diets and going to the doctor regularly have resulted in the latest statistics released by the American Cancer Society in January 2007 reporting that cancer deaths have gone down in the United States. Medical technology also offers state-of-the-art testing and screenings for various cancers, allowing patients to detect tumors in their earliest stages. There are several ways you can protect yourself from cancer. One way is to... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 9:51 PM

Breast cancer prevention is important for women to learn about, especially since breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women. The American Cancer Society's web site reports that over two-hundred thousand women were diagnosed with this disease in 2006 and there are over two million women in the United States who have received treatment for breast cancer. With numbers this staggering, preventing cancer should be a priority for all women. Thanks to all the new treatment... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 9:19 PM

Cancer control has taken America by storm. Thanks to better treatment options and earlier detection, cancer rates have declined significantly within the last couple of years, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Preventing any type of cancer can be accomplished through a healthy diet and healthy habits, but there is the chance none of these will help. Genetics could be the case for patients suffering from bone cancer because doctors are unsure as to what really causes this dis... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 9:19 PM

Cancer prevention is not like rocket science. It begins with taking a look at your lifestyle and deciding where to make changes. Change can be as simple as adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet or it can mean putting down your pack of cigarettes for good. Whatever you choose to do as a means to ward off cancer, remember to tailor your prevention methods to fit your body. The first step in the fight against cancer is to take a look at your family history. The University of Texas&#... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 9:18 PM

The latest discoveries in medical technology are using certain antibodies for cancer prevention. These medical miracles are called monoclonal antibodies, or "Mabs", and can be used to help ward off all kinds of cancers. The technology to aid doctors and nurses fight cancer has only come about within the last several decades. Further research continually turns up more and more Mabs, providing hope for those who have already developed cancer and for those who are trying to protect themselv... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 8:26 PM

Many men, especially those later in life have made the decision with their doctors to simply watch and wait. The male hormone testosterone contributes to the growth of cancer. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system; it wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body - because of this can cause various urinary problems. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Andi Michaels @ Saturday, 26th May 2007 @ 2:12 AM

When you think about cancer prevention and control, the bladder is probably an organ that does not come to mind immediately. This is because bladder cancer is often overlooked due to the surge in information regarding cancers of the breast and prostate. But there is a breadth of information available which focuses on preventing and treating this form of the disease. Because bladder cancer usually attacks you later in life, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle today. Poor habit... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Ajeet Khurana @ Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 @ 8:12 PM

According to the 2007 report of the World Health Organization, the next thirty years will witness a significant global rise, in the number of deaths due to non-communicable diseases, especially cancer. This prediction is mainly due to the ageing of the population of the world. However, even without that bit of news, we are aware of cancer being a major killer. But we do know that a cancer, when detected in its earliest stages, is generally curable. Hence, it is advisable to make sure that... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 6:01 PM

Detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appears to be more common in African American men and men with a family history of the disease. Prostate cancer is normally a slow growth cancer that can take years before it becomes deadly. The prostate gland is located directly beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer du... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Helen Hecker @ Friday, 18th May 2007 @ 6:48 PM

The prostate gland is located directly beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appears to be more common in African American men and men with a family history of the disease. At an advanced age, the risks of surgery for prostate cancer or other more radical treatments may actually be worse than the disease. The main job of the prostate gland is to make seminal fluid, the milky substance that transports sperm. Pros... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Cancer | By Riley Hendersen @ Friday, 18th May 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Asbestos is a group of minerals resistant to fire and has long been used throughout history for various purposes. It was found in the burial clothes of the ancient Egyptians. Asbestos is mined from metamorphic rocks. When this material is used in materials to increase their resistance of fire, it is often mixed with cement and woven into clothes and fabric. Asbestos is everywhere in your household, from your brake shoes, in your electric oven, and hot plate wiring, it is in the insulatio... more...