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....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 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 lives and the large number of baby boomers reaching retirement age; it is believed that the number of men having some sort of prostate problem will see an exponential surge in the next ten years.Prostate cancer is a disease that occurs when the prostate gland has tumors within it that are malignant. The prostate gland is located at the base or bottleneck of the bladder; it is in fact attached to the base of the bladder. The prostate gland is about the size of a chestnut or walnut. Although it is not a part of the male urinary system, nevertheless it can and often does play a very important role in the functioning, or better still, the lack of proper functioning of the urinary system. The urethra is a duct or tube that is attached to the base...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...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 continue regular checkups, but it is also important for women to know what they can do to help lower their risk of cervical cancer and to promote good cervical health. One of the things women can do is to get the proper nutrition. According to Organized Wisdom.com and "Cervical Cancer and Poor Nutrition" not getting the proper nutrition is a risk factor for cervical cancer because this can lower the immune system and put women at risk for infections which may cause cervical cancer or put them at a high risk for it. It is important to eat foods rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as in folic acid to promote good cervical health. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will help to boost the immune system and help fight off infections. http://www.curedisease.info/2009/07/lung-cancer/">Lung Cancer Secrets Revealed Click here According to the...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
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