Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several common lifestyle related issues. Post-menopausal Obesity Increases Risk: Despite the evidence on the protective effect of pre-menopausal obesity on pre-menopausal breast cancer, the evidence that...more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States and it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men over age 55. The incidence of prostate cancer increases dramatically with each decade after 50. Fortunately, prostate cancer tends to be slow-growing compared to many other cancers - the majority of prostate cancers either do not spread or cause any significant harm for decades.In general, men run a 1-in-6 chance of...more
12 Million Jury Award For Patient When Doctors Misdiagnosed Her Breast Cancer The mammogram is a primary tool available to physicians to find a female patient's breast cancer while it is still in the early stages, thus saving the lives of these patients. Still, the mammogram is only as reliable as the physician who interprets it. If the doctor misreads the mammogram the cancer can be undiagnosed until a later mammogram or such time as a lump is noticed by a breast examination. In the course of this time, the cancer may become advanced. By getting to a late stage, the woman has a diminished five year survival rate. Consequently the probability of her dying of the cancer go up considerably.Look into the reported matter of a woman who went in for a routine mammogram and was told that there was no sign of cancer. Around two years after, the woman underwent another mammogram. This mammogram was read as showing no change to the dilated duct from the earlier mammogram. However, the previous mammogram had not revealed a dilated duct and so the physicians did nothing to study the suspicious change from the previous, clean, mammogram. Her mammogram was misinterpreted and her cancer...more
3 Easy Teeth Grinding Treatments If you are look for teeth grinding treatments, you will at least be aware that you suffer from the condition. It can take a really long time for some people to figure out that they are hurting themselves this way. Your dentist will help you figure out how best to deal with this condition and you can also try...more
The horoscope 2013 of the folks with bound zodiac signs, provides a image of what's the main focus on that single day. For instance, the Capricorn horoscope 2013 forecasts the most event of every day. If there's a drag in communication with the boss or inside the family, then in enterprising points it's given as be careful of your communication now...more
Patients with mesothelioma usually dont demonstrate symptoms of this malignant form of cancer until 30 to 60 years after the initial asbestos exposure. The asbestos fibers get embedded inside the tissues surrounding the bodys internal organs known as the mesothelium and are present for many years even before the development of this cancer. Early mesothelioma symptoms are usually absent in the patient leading to a late diagnosis of the cancer. Sometimes mesothelioma symptoms are similar to those of any other diseases such as emphysema, congestive heart failure, constipation, or weight gain. These symptoms also include constant cough or chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, swelling of the feet, night sweats, and bowel obstruction. A professional doctor who is well versed with mesothelioma treatment would take enough time in investigating the patients history and connect the individuals previous exposure to asbestos with the mesothelioma symptoms. Based on the kind of mesothelioma that is diagnosed - pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial the mesothelioma symptoms may vary. The most common form of this cancer is the pleural mesothelioma. Once mesothelioma symptoms are present,...more
The approach you take to treating kidney stones will depend on the type of kidney stones you have and how severe they are. In most cases, doctors advise you to treat kidney stones at home, sometimes with the help of pain medication, unless the stones...more
Prostate cancer has been reported as being the second leading cause of death in men who live in the United States; only taking a back seat to lung cancer which is the number one killer of men in this country. Men between the ages of seventy and...more
12 step Alcohol Treatment Program For those who hold these fears or for those who are just curious, let us start off by saying, the door isn't locked. It is open for alcohol recovery. Some of the Fears of 12 step alcohol treatment...more
Author: Sandy ShawMost women in this country have seen those commercials about cervical health and a vaccine to help prevent certain types of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Statistics Worldwide We may have had a friend or loved one who developed...more
Breast cancer is divided into five stages. Stages 0-2 are considered "early", stage 3 considered "advanced", and stage 4 "late". Staging categories are important for predicting future prognosis, and determine optimal treatment recommendations.Stage 0...more
Being a mother of 3 teenagers, I know how scary it can be to find out your child is suffering from Bulimia or Anorexia. Millions of women all over the world are struggling with this condition behind closed doors. The sad part, is that...more