Physicians typically use two tests to screen men for prostate cancer. The first testis the digital examination during which the physician uses a gloved finger to conduct a physical examination of the prostate gland. Any findings that the gland is enlarged, hard, or has one or more nodules, could be a sign of cancer. The second test is the PSA blood test which measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in the bloodstream. Anything above...more
Author: Elizabeth L PerkinsMost lung cancers are termed "carcinomas", which are tumors caused by uncontrolled reproduction of epithelial cells; these are the cells which form the linings and surfaces of most of the bodies organs and internal structures. There are two main types of carcinoma which are classified according to the size and presentation of the cancerous cells.After a biopsy has been taken (which removes part of the tissue suspected...more
Author: Elizabeth L PerkinsEarly stage lung cancer (Stage I & II) is usually treated by surgical intervention and a combination of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Stage II cancer may treated by surgery in certain instances, though generally later stage cancer is treated by chemotherapy alone or by combination of chemotherapy and radiation treatment - it is possible for tumors to be shrunk in size so a re-staging of the patient is warranted and surgery becomes a viable option.The process of removing the cancer tumor is known as "resection", or the cutting away of the cancer mass and suspected diseased tissue. There are a variety of surgical options available but the standard techniques are:Thoracotomy - an incision is made through the chest wall; andMedian Sternotomy -where the surgeon cuts through the breastbone to access the chest cavity and the lungs.As both of these techniques involve considerable recovery periods and pain for the patient, alternatives have been devised to provide access to lung cancer tumors and allow for less discomfort for the patient;Anterior Limited Thoracotomy - known as "ALT" is performed on the front of the chest and involves a much smaller...more
Author: frank diazTumor, OvarianOvarian cancer occurs when a cancerous tumor is in a woman’s ovary.Women desperate for the condition of being pregnant can be setting themselves up for melanoma if they take fertility medication. Mary Rossing, PH.D. And colleagues at the University of Washington at the Cancer Research Center encounter that women...more
Author: AnnYes, that's me a survivor, a cancer survivor. I think that in many ways we are all survivors of one sort or another. We have all gone through our own trials and tribulations in our lives. It is my hope that this "journey" may help those who have been diagnosed with, are going through, or finished their cancer treatments. It is also my...more
Author: John ParksIf you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos fibers (which are commonly found in construction materials), you should read the following information concerning a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Once symptoms appear, your treatment options are greatly reduced. Early diagnosis is the key to prolonging life and increasing the quality of life. What is Mesothelioma? • The thin cellular layer that lines our body’s internal organs is known as the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, which occurs in the mesothelium. • Usually, this type of cancer is concentrated around the patient’s lungs, in the pleural tissue. This type of Mesothelioma is known as Pleural Mesothelioma, and it accounts for 70% of all diagnosed cases. • Mesothelioma may also appear in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), 25-30% of diagnoses are of this variety. • When Mesothelioma occurs in the pericardium (the lining around the heart), this is known as Pericardial Mesothelioma. This is the most rare form of the disease and occurs in less than 5% of all cases. What are the causes of Mesothelioma? The overwhelmingly primary cause of all varieties of...more
Author: Market WireGUILDFORD, UK and BURLINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - January 7, 2010) - IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced that European ScreeningPort GmbH has...more
There are many facts you wont be told about cancer because the less you know about it the easier it will be to manipulate you into to their system of toxic treatments. A patient whos ignorant of these facts will blindly follow authority without...more
Author: Ryan DalliIn the UK and North America, breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer that can affect women. Breast cancer amounts for 30% of female cancers in the UK and approximately 1 in 9 women in the UK will get breast cancer at...more
Author: Ally ParkOne of the hardest choices you'll have to make : Bottle feeding or Breastfeeding? Notwithstanding all of the info available on the arguments, the ultimate choice is yours. What is best for some other person may not be suitable for...more
Author: Brian ShaulAsbestos testing is the method to determine the presence of asbestos in the industrial processes, residential buildings and objects. Asbestos had been commonly used as construction materials in buildings till few years back. A...more
Author: Brian ShaulAsbestos symptoms refer to the changes in the body that indicate some type of serious diseases caused by exposure to asbestos particles.Awareness about asbestos symptoms is important because danger of asbestos exposure affects...more