Many of the cereals (grains) that we consume are refined. Grains are first broken into pieces and then refined, sifting away the bran, germ and, usually, the aleurone layer. This removes most of the fibre, oil, and B vitamins, as well as approximately 25 percent of the protein. Polishing, as often performed on rice, removes additional nutrients. Many high-income countries therefore fortify refined cereals, including flour, with B vitamins and...more
Sore nipples after breast feedingOnce breast-feeding is established you may find that your milk will not let-down if you are tense, anxious or embarrassed. The baby latches on and sucks but gets little or nothing and may come off again, howling indignantly. The milk will not flow comfortably until you can find enough privacy for relaxation.Oxytocin also makes the muscles of your uterus contract, which is why breast-feeding tends to speed up your...more
Author: Ursula G-KTreatment options vary and will be determined by the stage of colon cancer and the location of the cancer. Colon Cancer Survival Rate AgeYour oncologist will be able to give you the best advice on which treatment option is right for you. This article is going to explain three of the most common treatments for colon cancer. Keep reading to gain a valuable education. Surgery is a Standard Treatment for Colon Cancer Surgery to remove all sections of the bowel that has been affected by cancer is a common treatment in all stages of colon cancer. There are three types of surgery that can be used to remove the cancer. They are: Local excision. This is reserved for cancer that is found in the early stages. The doctor will simply insert a tube into your rectum and advance it into the colon. He will then be able to cut away the cancerous part of the colon. If a polyp is involved, he can remove the polyp this way also. This is a fairly simple surgery and requires no incision. Resection. This is used if the cancer in the colon has become quite large. The surgeon will make an incision into the abdomen and remove part of the colon that is affected by the cancer. He will...more
Author: Ursula G-KNaturally, as with any cancer, the earlier it's discovered the less problematic it will be to treat. Colon Cancer Survival Rate After Surgery Your medical prognosis will depend upon factors such as whether the cancer is in the lining interior of the colon, or has disseminated throughout the body and into additional organs....more
Author: Ursula G-KSome people however who are already in higher cancer stages may actually still have some reason to be hopeful. Colon Cancer Survival Rate By Stage The right treatment is really the key to a good colon cancer prognosis. Stages Colon cancer prognosis is often dependent on the stage in which the patient is in. Untreated and advanced...more
Author: Ursula G-KNational Institute for Environmental Health Sciences reported that during the study omega-3 fatty acids cut the risk of developing colorectal cancer by nearly 40%. Colon Cancer Survival Rate By Country These findings are in line with the other study carried out by cancer researchers from Italy. They found that the risk of developing colorectal cancer, CRC, can be cut by nearly 40 percent by consumption of a dietary supplement containing Selenium compound. The researchers from both groups intend to present their findings on cancer prevention conference sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research at Dec. 7 in Houston. Study Description There were 411 people aged 25 to 75 involved in the selenium. They all had one or more colorectal polyps removed and were taking either a Selenium containing supplement or a placebo. The described supplement (also an antioxidant compound) contain: 200 micrograms of SelenoMethionnine (a combination of selenium and Methionnine)30 mgr of zinc6,000 international units of vitamin A180 mgr of vitamin C30 mgr of vitamin E Follow up test were done every one year, three years and five years after starting the regimen Colonoscopy...more
Author: Ursula G-KPeople with the classic form of FAP may begin to develop multiple benign polyps in the colon as early as their teenage years - hundreds or thousands of these growths is not uncommon in persons with FAP. Colon Cancer Survival Rate By...more
Author: Ursula G-KIt's more common Western nations and the US where a large part of their diet is meat. Stage 2 Colon Cancer Treatment A diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains help prevent colon cancer. The American...more
Author: Ursula G-KThere are several types of cancer and they are divided into different categories according to their symptoms and causes. Metastatic Colon Cancer Treatment Among several cancers, Colon cancer is also the one getting common...more
Author: melanie4d00Gall Bladder Cancer is a rare disease which malignant cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. Gall Bladder symptom is acute or intermittent pain in the abdomen. Jaundice (the skin turning yellow), bloating, abdominal...more
Author: Paul StephenCoenzyme Q10 has many interesting benefits; one most thrilling benefit is its capability of treating or as defense for cancer. However, there is no conclusive practical proof for the cause, but there are many hopeful results.The...more
Liver cancer is rather difficult to diagnose at an early stage, but with the help of DNA analysis it's possible. In addition, this method allows determining the presence of the ill-fated carcinoma, even in those patients who suffer from...more