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...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 treatment. Uterine cancer accounts for about four percent of all cancers in women; cervical cancer, for about three percent. Thanks to increased public awareness, early detection the death rate for cervical and uterine cancer has declined in recent decades. It is not unusual for a serious disease to share the same symptoms with a relatively unimportant problem. This is especially true of cervical cancer and other cancers of the reproductive system. For example, two common symptoms of cancer of the vulva are itching and a burning pain, conditions that can also be caused by vulvar infections. A change in a vulvar mole or freckle, or any bump, growth or ulcer that does not heal within two weeks, may or may not, signal cancer. Cervical cancer is often symptomless, at least in its early stages, but in time, it causes abnormal vaginal bleeding or...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....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 properties, the demand for products that incorporated asbestos continued to grow for many years. And these companies continued to do whatever they could to satisfy that demand.Demand for asbestos peaked between World War II and the Korean War.By then millions of asbestos workers had been exposed to asbestos fibers. And countless millions of people who were not in the industry were exposed to the substance in their offices, schools, homes, and automobiles.Asbestos companies and insurance companies were well aware of the dangers associated with asbestos inhalation for many years. Yet they chose to hide the evidence and deny any wrongdoing on their part. Instead, these companies chose to put their workers health at risk in their pursuit of profit.Things changed dramatically in 1971 when a Federal court reviewed a product liability case and issued the first verdict against an asbestos manufacturer. The court also decided to award the employee who...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: Charles MyersThe new year is here and it’s time to start preparing to raise awareness and funds again for the Avon 2 day walks for breast cancer coming up in 2010. Over two days these walkers will journey thirty nine miles to raise...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