Author: yanaryMesothelioma is a man made cancer, caused by asbestos which is a naturally found silicate mineral. Asbestos is put to use widely in industries for cement manufacture, construction activities, ship building etc. It is found in mines and its requirement has increased greatly due to its qualities like resistance to heat, insulation capacity etc. But it has not been revealed for many years that the minute particles can cause the deadly...more
If your doctor tells you that you have a complex ovarian mass, this means you have a growth on your ovary that has both cystic (fluid filled) and solid components on ultrasound. In most cases, this is an uncomfortable, but harmless condition. Rarely, this mass is cancerous. Of women who are tested for ovarian cancer, less than 1 in 1000 actually has cancer.Most cervical cases of cancer develop after a woman has been diagnosed with Human Papilloma...more
Author: Willox PerezThe doctor is recommending that you have colon cancer surgery to remove it. Colon Cancer Treatment Guidelines Though he went over the surgery in his office, if you are like most of us, your mind started to wander to other concerns that you have. It may be possible that the jargon the doctor used just wasn't making sense at the time. Now you are ready to understand what you are going to go through. We can start with the basics. I like to know what to expect through the whole process, so that is the information that I am going to give you. You will stay in the hospital over night. After surgery you need to know that it takes time to heal and completely recover from the colon cancer surgery. Much like it does after any major surgery. You can expect to be uncomfortable during your first few days; this is normal and a typical complaint by most. The most common "side effect" after colon cancer surgery is fatigue. You are going to be tired and weak. This is normal, and you need to give yourself time to heal and recover. The surgery has also been known to cause constipation or diarrhea. Your health care team at the hospital will be watching you for signs of...more
Author: Willox PerezColorectal is a cancerous condition that affects the organs of the digestive system and rectum. Colon Cancer Treatment Options The body's primary digestive systems is made up of a large intestinal tract and colon. Hence, the name colorectal. Combined these two organs have the responsibility of digesting food and extracting...more
A lot of people say that breastfeeding is one of the most natural means to express love between mother and child. Yet despite the consideration that breastfeeding is next to natural, many women still practice breastfeeding in a manner that is not what the process was envisioned to be. In this aspect, it is important for one to be aware of the...more
Author: Willox PerezWhile benign at first, some of these polyps may become cancerous over time. Colon Cancer Treatment By Stage Doctors routinely perform a colonoscopy to check for polyps once a patient is over 50 and they may advocate the removal of polyps, if found. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent polyps from turning cancerous, doctors say that early colonoscopy screening and a healthy lifestyle are the best ways to beat this deadly cancer. There are many important risk factors for cancer of the colon that makes someone a good candidate for colon cancer screening. Age is one factor, as about 90% of people diagnosed with this cancer are over 50. People are also more at-risk if they have ever had colorectal cancer, polyps, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diabetes, acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder) or radiation therapy as part of another cancer treatment. Some studies have shown that a greater risk exists for people who eat diets low in fiber and high in fat/calories, or diets high in red meat/processed meats. Obese individuals and smokers have an increased chance of developing and dying from this type of cancer too. As with most health conditions,...more
Author: Willox PerezHe discovered that removing their digestive wastes every day, these cells could live indefinitely. Early Colon Cancer Symptoms When he did not remove their wastes for three days they become weak and unhealthy. This simple...more
Author: Willox PerezAlthough inappropriate diet and unhealthy lifestyle considerably increase the risks of developing colon cancer, many forms of the disease occur on the premises of underlying genetic predispositions. Sigmoid Colon Cancer...more
Author: Willox PerezEvery year 156,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer and six of those cases are caused by those two genes together. Stage 4 Colon Cancer Symptoms In the same time, around 30 percent of non inherited cases are caused by these...more
Author: Willox PerezThe average five-year survival rate at this stage tends to be around 20 to 30 percent. Stages Of Colon Cancer SymptomsWhilst these figures make the outlook look bad, an end to all hope should not be dismissed with stage 4 colon...more
Author: Gerry RestriveraAlthough the world we live in adores women with big breasts, bigger is not always better. Big breast enhances the physical appearance of women but an exceptionally large breast has its disadvantages. The discomforts and...more
Author: Willox PerezThe colon is a tube shaped organ, located in the abdomen, that starts at the end of the bowel and ends with the anus. Advanced Colon Cancer Symptoms It twists and turns a lot, so its length is over 4 feet. The functions of the...more