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 are so large they need to be surgically removed. Here's a closer look at some of the other treatments that can be helpful.There are certain medical procedures that can help if your kidney stones are...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 eighty-five have a ninety percent chance of having some type of prostate problem(s). Prostate cancer has an estimated price tag that exceeds 10 billion dollars annually, and with the increase of longer...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 are:I would have to stand up and say," I am an alcoholic."I would have to participate in group hugs. I would be joining a cult. I would see people I recognized e.t.c. Let's make it easy.The meetings are like alcoholism counseling to know various alcoholism causes, alcohol symptoms and alcohol damage so that the alcohol addiction of people can be used. There will be some talking together, some sitting alone. In reality the meeting will about say for 10 minutes. There will be about 50 people who will be seated in a semi-circle One person sat in the middle of the circle will be chairperson.The meeting begins with the chairperson reading the AA Preamble, then leading a group prayer. The Chairperson will ask if there was any newcomers, or first timers, attending the meeting who would like to introduce themselves by their first name. A few will raise their hands.The Chairperson will announce which of the 12 step alcohol teatment, they would be...more
Author: Ursa A.Not all of these organs and tissues are equally liable to cancer. Cervical Cancer Vaccine DeathsFor example, cancer attacks the fallopian tubes rarely; the vulva and vagina, more often; and the ovaries, the walls of the uterus (the endometricum) and the cervix most frequently. Each type of cancer requires specific diagnosis and...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 the cancer or have read stories online or in magazines. It is important to visit the doctor and...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 is DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ. Breast cancer arises from the cells that line the milk ducts. When the cancerous cells are still contained inside the duct, it is diagnosed as DCIS. This can only be determined by a pathologist doctor looking at the tissue under a microscope. In general, when the DCIS lesion is small, there is no need to suspect cancer spread outside the breast.Stage 1 is invasive or infiltrating cancer. Here, the cancer cells have broken through the duct wall and are found outside the ducts as well. In this case, doctors need to determine whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Stage 1 breast cancer must be equal or smaller than 2 cm in its invasive component, AND have no spread to lymph nodes. Often, the tissue removed at surgery contain DCIS in addition to the invasive cancer. However, only the dimensions of the invasive cancer count. If the patient needs to have multiple surgeries and the invasive...more
Many asbestos manufactures and other companies that used asbestos in their products have known about the dangers associated with asbestos exposure since the early part of the twentieth century. Nonetheless, because of its unique...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
4 stages of Cancers depend on which cancer you are talking about and which staging system the doctor is using. Some types of Cancer have more than one type of staging system. The staging of a carcinoma has to do with the size of the tumor, and the...more
Are skin moles cancerous? That may not be the case, though. How can you tell if a skin mole is cancerous or not? It is normal to see people with moles on different parts of their body, including their face. For some people, they are like beauty marks...more
Cancer is actually a illness that comes in lots of forms. Some cancers, such as lung cancer, are brought on by the inhalation of tobacco products like cigs. Other cancer, like testicular cancers have no obvious lead to. Whatever the many forms of...more
Author: Ursa A.It can take many years for it to develop, but during this development stage, the cell structure of the lining wall will display abnormal changes. Cervical Cancer Vaccine Side Effects These abnormal changes occur internally in the body...more