November 8th, 2008 at 01:37pm
Under Types of Cancer
Cervical cancer is malignant cancer of the cervix, uteri, or cervical area. It may show symptoms like vaginal bleeding but often times, symptoms will be absent until the cancer is in its advanced stages. Most cervical cancer treatment consists of surgery (including local excision) in the early stages and chemotherapy and radiotherapy in advanced stages of the disease.
Pap smear screening is one of the best ways to identify potentially precancerous changes. Early treatment of high grade changes can help prevent the development of cervical cancer. In developed countries, the widespread use of cervical screening programs has reduced the incidence of invasive cervical cancer by 50% or more.
The lower narrow portion of a woman’s uterus is called the cervix. This opening to the passageway is called the cervical canal. During her menstrual period the blood flows from the uterus through the canal and into the vagina. Producing mucus that helps sperm move from the vagina to the uterus, the cervix remains tightly closed. Knowing the exact function and location of the cervix will aid a lot as we discuss cervical cancer.
Tags: cancer information, cervical cancer
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October 29th, 2008 at 11:38pm
Under Cancer Prevention
If there is one thing that we all find universally appealing, I’d bet it’s firing up the grill. It could be the food, friends, aromas, or company, but we all love it. But there is something you should know about some of your grilled favorites. All that barbecuing could be simmering up chemicals that may increase your cancer risk. This information, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research, says that many of these chemicals may be linked to breast, stomach, prostate, and colon cancer.
But Dana-Farber Cancer Institute nutritionist Stephanie Vangsness says that doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your grilled favorites like burgers, steaks, and ribs just to lower your cancer risk. “It’s really about being careful and making wise choices.”
There are two cancer risk factors that you must keep in mind. The first is that the high heat of grilling reacts with proteins in red meat, poultry, and fish to create HCAs (heterocyclic amines). Studies have linked these chemicals to causing cancer.
Tags: cancer nutrition, cancer prevention diet
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October 24th, 2008 at 03:33pm
Under Cancer News+ Cancer Prevention
Top news on the breast cancer risk assessment front. Word comes in from the Cooper Clinic in Phoenix, AZ about a new breast cancer risk assessment test that is capable of detecting atypia or abnormal cells in NAF (nipple aspirate fluid) much earlier and in a much less invasive way than other methods. The new HALO breast pap test promises to be a very valuable new tool in breast cancer risk assessment. This tool combined with a sensible breast cancer prevention diet could reach more women at high risk that can benefit from lifestyle changes.
Cooper Clinic, which is in its 38th year as a pioneer in preventive medicine, is now offering a revolutionary new test for breast cancer risk called HALO.
Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer information, breast cancer risk assessment
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October 22nd, 2008 at 02:14am
Under Cancer Treatment+ Types of Cancer
Alternative breast cancer treatments are being utilized by millions of patients, either as their sole therapy, or as an adjunct to more traditional therapies. Many books have been written about alternative breast cancer treatments if you are in need of print information. Patients are seeking alternative cancer treatments at just about every stage of their disease, from initial diagnosis to late stage illness.
Even though research funding is now over 900 million dollars annually; during the last 30 years increases in the survivability can be measured in just a few percentage points. Traditional breast cancer treatments, though somewhat less toxic than in the past, can still be miserable ordeals. So what about alternative breast cancer treatments?
Tags: alternative breast cancer treatment, breast cancer, breast cancer treatment
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October 13th, 2008 at 11:10pm
Under Cancer News+ Cancer Prevention
Thanks to new breakthrough food studies, scientists have determined that jams and jellies can be one of the most important parts of a cancer prevention diet. Both popular foods contain a modified form of pectin, a natural fiber found in fruits and vegetables that is widely used in food processing.
A laboratory study by the Institute of Food Research found modified pectin releases a molecular fragment that curbs all stages of cancer progression. This will be key information for people seeking cancer diets.
Professor Vic Morris, who led the cancer prevention diet research, said: “The treatments used by the food industry to modify pectin would emphasize the release of the fragment we’ve identified.” This fragment is what provides the cancer fighting compound in this new cancer diet.
Tags: cancer prevention diet
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October 8th, 2008 at 11:57pm
Under Cancer News
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (also referred to as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for research into its causes, prevention and ultimately, a cure. The breast cancer awareness campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.
October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the first national breast cancer awareness month program took place in October 1985 as a week-long event to fill the information void in public communication about breast cancer. The founding members of the Board of Sponsors, the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation and CancerCare, Inc., distributed brochures, spoke to news reporters, and testified before a U.S. Congressional committee about the crucial need for widespread access to mammography.
Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, breast cancer information
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