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Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts - Is This Pain I'm Having A Cyst?

Cysts on the ovaries are closed baglike bulks which forms within the ovaries. An ovarian cyst evolves during menstrual cycles. The majority of growths are part of the monthly period process -- which is known as functional growths. They happen during ovulation and they also vanish after a period of time. Simple cysts consist of fluid or solid materials when the egg cell isn't launched during ovulation. Growths may cause blood loss and discomfort but could end up being handled via surgical treatment. During ovulation, endocrine is released within the ovary, follicles and little bags where eggs are created. Whenever eggs are finally shaped the follicles are damaged to release the eggs. The little bags that don't have eggs are known as corpus luteum but when these follicles or bags aren't damaged, they form as ovarian growths. You will find different types of ovarian growths below. Follicular cysts -- this is shaped when follicles or bulk that contain egg cells develop and don

The Cure for Cancer?

I receive many emails asking for me to pray for the cure for cancer and always see people doing sponsored events to raise funds for research to find the cure. But, do we not already know what 'the cure' is? Apparently everyone has cancer cells or pre-cancerous cells in their body and the body's immune system disposes of these naturally. It's only when the immune system is down that the body is unable to fight and dispose of these cells that they begin to multiply to a detectable level. The malignant cells will not show up in tests until they have multiplied to several billion and when a doctor tells a patient that they no longer have cancer, it just means that they have gone back down to below the level of detection. It is for this same reason that, when carrying out surgery, doctors often find more cancer than they expected from what was seen on Xrays and MRIs - because there were cancer cells in other areas of the body that were still below the detectable rate. The b

Throat Cancer Survival Rate - Know Your Chances

If you haven't known yet, the throat cancer survival rate is usually based on each stage of the cancer. This really isn't surprising knowing that most cancer survival percentages are estimated by their stages. A throat cancer survival rate may be measured by 5 years or 10 years period. But recently, most researchers are now using the 5 years time period when conducting survival rate studies of most cancers. Cancer of the throat is the cancer of our voice box (larynx) and its surrounding tissues. The most prominent parts of our throat are the larynx and the pharynx but most cancers arise from the former, accounting to nearly half of all throat cancer cases in America. Statistical studies will tell you that in the us alone, more than 25,000 people are being diagnosed of this type of cancer per year. Smoking is one of the major predisposing factors of this cancer, therefore, the prevalence rate of acquiring this disease is higher in male than in female. As the person ages, the ch

The Truth About Cancer That Very Few People Know

There is no mystery to cancer, it is simply a result of the way we now live which weakens our immune system and allows normal body cells to mutate or divide without control. The way we now live has changed, especially with the food we now eat and that's why there is so much cancer. At present it is only a problem in the western developed world but is increasing rapidly in undeveloped countries as they become more affluent. We don't have a cure for cancer today but only treatments and these treatments have many faults. Also we are kept totally ignorant about the causes and most doctors don't know the causes. Everyone is hopeful that a cure will be discovered soon but unfortunately there isn't a drug that will cure cancer. The reasons why they haven't been able to find a successful cure are because it doesn't exist. But there is a way to become free of cancer and that doesn't involve drugs. Cancer is similar to the disease of scurvy that existed 200 years ago

Tips For Boosting Your Immune System During Chemo

One of the many side effects of chemotherapy is that it weakens your immune system which is our repair system that keeps us health. So your main focus when undergoing chemotherapy should be to support the immune system by making some changes, especially with your food choices. There isn't a drug or a pill that will strengthen this system but only naturally way to achieve that. One of the many advantages of looking after the immune system during chemotherapy is there will be fewer consequences from the many side effects this treatment has. Also since all cancers are first caused by an immune system that wasn't functioning properly and allowed cancer cells to develop, doesn't it make sense to learn about it and what you can do to assist it? Firstly avoid doing anything that further weakens the immune system so cut down on alcohol, give up smoking which includes avoiding passive smoke, eat less dietary fats that are in fatty meats and butter, cheese and cream. Don't use c

The Benefits of Clinical Trials

Clinical trials represent leading-edge medical science. However, less than 5% of adults diagnosed with cancer each year are enrolled in them. While there are a number of various treatment approaches being offered, 8/10 patients are not aware that this is a viable option for them. If they are offering treatment options above and beyond the standard treatment, why are patients not utilizing this valuable resource? Results from surveys and focus groups concluded that the vast majority of patients are unaware of clinical trials and doctors are not enrolling patients due to a lack of time, staffing, funding, and resources. Indeed, enrolling a patient in a trial requires a significant amount of time and resources for physicians. Furthermore, there are some serious misconceptions held by some physicians and patients. Molecular targeted clinical trials need to be viewed separately from other trials. Since targeted trials are based on well-established molecular mechanisms, they do not require

Treating Esophagus Cancer

The esophagus is part of the gastrointestinal tract. Its function is to move food from the mouth to the stomach for digestion. It is classified as a muscle and is composed of several layers: inner lining, submucosa, muscle layer, and outer layer. Esophagus cancer generally begins growing in the inner layer of the esophagus and can spread to the surround tissues. Cancer cells can also break off and find their way to other parts of the body inducing other cancerous tumors to grow. This is called metastasis. It is unknown what causes esophageal cancer but risk factors that increase your chances of developing the disease include being over the age of 65, being male, smoking, drinking heavily, unhealthy died, obesity, and acid reflux. Esophagus cancer is asymptomatic meaning it typically does not present any symptoms. However difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, chest pain, and fatigue have been associated with the disease. It is a good idea to make an appointment with your heal

The Cancer Diet and Juicing - 3 Foods You Should Drink Every Day

Can you really kill cancer with juice? Absolutely, but understand we aren't talking about apple juice in a tin. Fresh homemade juices extracted from whole organic produce have some of the most potent cancer fighting compounds you will find anywhere. With a little knowledge, and the right kitchen tools, your kitchen can become your very own healthy clinic. The first thing you need to understand is that our bodies do two things naturally that are important in this anti-cancer battle. The first thing your body does is utilize the immune system to kill off new cancer cells as they begin to grow, and long before anything can be detected. Cancer cells form in every body, and our body knows what to do to heal that before it becomes a concern. The second thing your body does that is important in the context of this article is that it grows new cells every day, and it does so with the tools it has on hand. Everything you eat will be used, in part, to build a new body cell. So from now on,

Symptoms of Cancer

Cancer is one of the deadliest sicknesses everyone fears. Not only will the person experience a painful death but also a tragic ending to all your savings. That is why it is very important to have knowledge about the different signs and symptoms of certain cancers so that at an early stage you can still be able to overcome it and no longer have to go through painful medications and treatments. I have listed below some of the common signs and symptoms to help curious people like you. 1. Fever - This is on of the common signs but mostly occurs after the cancer has spread from its origin. The majority of cancer patients will experience fever at some point of time and makes it more difficult for the immune system to fight the infection. Fever is one of the early signs of certain cancers like blood cancer. 2. Strange weight loss - Those who have cancer will experience a sudden loss in weight for no reason. This is called "unexplained weight loss". This is usually the first sign o

The Psychology of Cancer Management

It is best that we can come to an understanding regarding the nature of those cells that our clinicians determine to be "cancerous" and how the behaviour of those cells impacts on our lives. I use the word "lives" quite deliberately here and not the singular because the very diagnosis of this illness, immediately impacts on our family, our friends and acquaintances and even upon those people who we are yet to meet. It is an unfortunate fact that the very word cancer, carries with it an implicit warning of our mortality. Indeed, many among us have a pre-conceived notion that a diagnosis of cancer is a pre-determined announcement of impending death. This notion, I have observed, is quite common until such diagnosis becomes personal, where-upon an almost instantaneous determination to live comes about. When working with people with a diagnosis of cancer, I have frequently observed that, no matter what their conscious observations are, they see cancer as some kind of e

The Emotional Side of the Cancer Healing Equation

Emotions play a very important and tangible role in your healing process. In this article I am going to outline strategies and concrete ideas to help you make a shift toward bringing more healing, loving and energizing emotions into your healing journey. Letting Go Emotional stress can also disrupt hormonal balance in the body which can result in the increased production of abnormal cells. Feeling trapped and helpless are detrimental negative emotions so let's look at a few situations where you may be feeling stuck and how you can let go and free yourself. Your Treatment Plan: The most important thing to feel positive about is your recommended treatment plan. If you feel stuck with a doctor you don't feel is taking your needs into consideration or who is proposing a plan that you are not comfortable with and he or she is not willing to discuss other options then it is time to get a second opinion. Remember, at the end of the day it is you that has to have the last word and fee

Tobacco for Treating Cancer Disease

According to The World Health Organization (WHO), there were more than 7.4 million people who died due to various types of cancer in 2004. This figure represents 13% of the total causes of death for that year alone. In addition to that, 70% of the total number of deaths caused by cancer was found in developing countries. There are many factors that can cause cancer. Bad lifestyle habits like excessive consumption of alcohol, excessive smoking and excessive consumption of unhealthy food are considered to be the some of the primary causes of cancer. Other possible causes are lack of exercise, genetics, unsafe sex and excessive sun exposure. It is a terrible disease. However, when dealing with cancer, we should not panic or worry too much. It is preventable, and some cases are even treatable. A new research finding has surprised the medical world. As one of the main causes of cancers, tobacco shows a surprising development. Tobacco has been known to cause cancer, but now it seems that we

Weight Loss And Cancer: Aggressive Treatment Saves Lives And Improves Quality Of Life

Weight loss from cancer is a major issue in our day to day practice. Half of all cancer patients face significant weight loss. The type of cancer related weight loss that I am alluding to is known as cancer cachexia where the weight loss is involuntary, debilitating and associated with severe muscle wasting. This has a major impact on quality of life and nearly 20% of cancer deaths is attributed to weight loss and not directly to Cancer.. The Meaning of words: Anorexia: Reduced appetite or the reduced desire to eat. Anorexia is present in 15 percent to 25 percent of all cancer patients at the time of diagnosis. Cachexia: The net result which is seen as severe weight loss, muscle loss, and general weakness. Most patients with cancer have both Anorexia and Cachexia. There are some who have a great appetite but continue to lose weight. Some of my patients tell me.."But doc..I don't understand, I am eating well but continue to lose weight...". The reason for this is simple,

World Cancer Report

Released by IARC (International agency for research on cancer), a part of World health organization (WHO), World cancer report is a concise informative manual that have a clear description about global cancer statistics, causes, main types, early diagnosis and effective treatment. The director-general of WHO, Dr. Gro Brundtland states 'The report provides a basis for public health action and assists us in our goal to reduce the morbidity and mortality from cancer, and to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families, everywhere in the world.' Major findings The report has published these results: Tobacco- the most preventable cancer cause In the last century, more than 100 million died all over the world from the diseases that are associated with tobacco consumption. These are: Cancer Chronic lung disease Stroke Cardiovascular disease The regrettable fact is, the patients could have been prevented from such medical problem had they not used any tobacco. Lun

What Actually Happens When You Eat Meat - The Link Between Meat-Eating And Cancer

What actually happens when you eat meat? The most blood-thickening agent is food protein, particularly if it is derived from an animal source. Let us assume you eat a medium-sized piece of steak, chicken or fish (cadaver protein). When compared to a carnivorous animal like a lion or a wolf, your stomach can produce only the relative amount of 1/20 of the hydrochloric acid needed to digest such a concentrated protein meal. In addition, the relative concentration of the hydrochloric acid in cats or wolves is at least five times higher than in humans. A cat or wolf can easily eat and digest the bones of a chicken, whereas humans cannot. Most of the cadaver's protein, therefore, will pass undigested into the small intestine where it will either putrefy (80%) or enter the bloodstream (20%). The liver is able to break down some of the absorbed protein, which forms the waste products urea and uric acid. This waste matter is passed on to the kidneys for excretion with the urine. However,

Why Sun Protective Hats and Clothing Are Important to Wear

You may ask yourself why sun protective hats and clothing are so important to wear with good reason! Skin cancer rates are reaching epidemic levels and the American Cancer Foundation is estimating 20% or 1 in 5 American will contract skin cancer in our lifetime. Those numbers are frightening when you consider how much sun tanning and sun worshiping still goes on each day. The most important thing about exposing yourself to the sun is to wear the best sun protective hats and UPF protected clothing on the market which will safeguard your skin from skin cancer and the visible signs of aging such as - brown sports, wrinkles, crows feet, hyper-pigmentation and saggy skin. The sun has two important types of radiation to be aware of; the first is UVA which stand for the "aging rays." These rays are present 365 days a year rain or shine and cause damage to the dermis of your skin. The second type of UV radiation is UVB rays which are known as the "burning rays. " these are

Use Zeolite to Prevent Cancers!

This awful disease known as cancer has so many faces and so many forms, that it can destroy us mentally even when thinking about it. The cancer treatments are rough on the body, and they rarely actually cure the disease, being more of a ray of hope for the patients. The causes for cancer malignancies are still unknown, but one thing is known for sure... that being heavy metals and toxins from the environment encourage a lot more the development of these unhealthy cells. Our best chance against cancer malignancies is only prevention, because when confronted with the disease, there are fewer chances of getting better. In conclusion, our duty is to always take care and eliminate whatever might trigger this disease. As said before, heavy metals and toxins are the principal allies of cancers, and we have to do anything we can to prevent these accumulate in our bodies. This is possible only through a detoxing or chelation method. Many of the chelation methods available on the market these d

Understanding the Causes of Cancer

What Causes Cancer? Most, if not all cancers are caused and perpetuated by a small population of tumor-initiating cells that exhibit numerous stem cell-like properties. Adult stem cells (SC) are involved in the regeneration and maintenance of our body tissues and account for one out of every 6 million cells. Each tissue has a unique population of specific SCs located in regions known as niches. In the SC niche, the SCs exist in a unique dormant state known as quiescence, and remain in this state until they are given the cues to be activated. Activated stem cells go through two stages of development referred to as proliferation and differentiation. During proliferation, biochemical cues cause the cells to reproduce, resulting in an expanded population of similar cells. Differentiation puts a stop to proliferation with specific biochemical cues that cause the proliferating cells to differentiate into a specific type of cell. Once a stem cell has differentiated, it has a finite life span

Why Is the Wireless Industry Not Taking Responsibility for the Coming Pandemic?

Let's get something straight right from the get go. I am not trying to advocate for the dismantling of the wireless industry globally. Heaven knows if this was to happen the havoc it would wreck on the global economy would be devastating. You should know that the wireless industry, and that includes manufacturers, wireless providers, the ones that sell you the services and accessory resellers, make up an industry that on a worldwide scale is second in annual revenue to only the automotive sector. So we are talking about an industry behemoth! So perhaps this is the reason why this industry itself has been so sheepish about discussing and addressing the concerns of medical professionals, researchers and scientists, who are all sounding the alarm regarding health concerns because of constant exposure to electro magnetic radiation, the stuff that is given off by anything that is electric. Where cell phones and cordless phones are concerned the products we are using today are more powe

Why Your Cancer Cells Would Like Some Diet Soda, Too

Cancer cells get a kick out of the aspartame in diet soda, just as we do. It stimulates their growth and mobility, scientific research tells us.(1) And since there's a lag time of 8-10 years between the start of any cancer and the time when it can be detected by medical screening procedures, it is wise not to be feeding undiscovered cancer cells something that promotes their growth during that time, wouldn't you agree? While we are led to believe we are avoiding weight gain by choosing a diet soda or sugar-free energy drink, did you know these drinks still promote obesity? It's true. Diet Soda Isn't All You Have To Watch Out For... In fact, most American fast foods are loaded with chemicals that not only stimulate the growth of our bellies, but also increase the growth of tumors, the prevalence of sudden cardiac death, and long-term brain damage in children and adults. With diet soda and fast food, we get way more than we bargained for! If you learned what these food a

What Is Relay For Life About And Why Is It Important?

The Relay for Life idea began with one person wanting to fight cancer. In 1985 Dr. Gordy Klatt decided to run and walk around a track for 24 hours as an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society. His idea has caught on big time and now more than 3.5 million people take part in the annual Relay for Life in over 5,000 towns and cities in the United States as well as in 20 other countries around the globe. To quote the Relay for Life site, it's a "global phenomenon" and it raises much needed funds as well as a national awareness for cancer and the research into a cure. During this first year Dr. Klatt ran over 83 miles at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington. As Dr. Klatt walked and ran his laps family and friends participated by donating $25 to walk and run with him for half an hour. This initial effort by Dr. Klatt produced $27,000 of funds that were put to cancer research to fight this disease. Every Relay For Life has many similarities although