There are times when colon cancers bleed. In certain cases, the blood might be visible in the stool. When the cancer is near the rectum, the blood may even surface as bright red. Regardless of whether the blood cannot be seen, it may nonetheless be possible to determine that the patient is bleeding in other ways. For example, the loss of blood may manifest as anemia. Blood tests may reveal internal loss of blood that could be the result of cancer...more
Multiplications can be fatalMachines becoming self-conscious, multiplying beyond human control, and eventually declaring war against humanity is a popular theme for science fiction stories and films. Human population multiplying at an unsustainable pace, leading to constraints of environmental and economic resources is a real cause of concern. Cells multiplying uncontrollably in certain regions of the human body, a condition commonly described as...more
Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several common lifestyle related issues. Post-menopausal Obesity Increases Risk: Despite the evidence on the protective effect of pre-menopausal obesity on pre-menopausal breast cancer, the evidence that obesity increases the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer is very clear and not debatable. Some have suggested that tumors are harder to find by physical exam and mammography in obese women. This theory has largely been disproved in studies looking at mammography sensitivity and specificity, as well as studies looking at breast exam diagnosis in obese patients. If the correlation between obesity and cancer mortality is entirely causal, some scientists even estimate that an overweight condition and/or obesity now may account for one in seven of cancer deaths in men and one in five in women in the US.High Fat Diet and Breast Cancer: Although breast cancer publications and the media have promulgated the idea that a low fat diet reduces...more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States and it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men over age 55. The incidence of prostate cancer increases dramatically with each decade after 50. Fortunately, prostate cancer tends to be slow-growing compared to many other cancers - the majority of prostate cancers...more
12 Million Jury Award For Patient When Doctors Misdiagnosed Her Breast Cancer The mammogram is a primary tool available to physicians to find a female patient's breast cancer while it is still in the early stages, thus saving the lives of these patients. Still, the mammogram is only as reliable as the physician who interprets it. If the...more
3 Easy Teeth Grinding Treatments If you are look for teeth grinding treatments, you will at least be aware that you suffer from the condition. It can take a really long time for some people to figure out that they are hurting themselves this way. Your dentist will help you figure out how best to deal with this condition and you can also try some of the treatments that are discussed in this article.Biofeedback is a form of treatment that helps people who grind their teeth. Most people are unaware of this alternative treatment. To help you stop grinding your teeth you might consider one of the different biofeedback devices available. With many of them, you attach the device to your mouth and it has a sensor that sets off an alarm when you grind your teeth. To sleep without an alarm going off you have to train your body to stop grinding your teeth. While it may seem strange to have an electronic device in your mouth, some people find this to be less invasive than a mouth guard. For biofeedback to be effective you have to be willing to have your sleep interrupted until it works. Your dentist may suggest a mouth guard or night guard to help you stop teeth grinding. You will find...more
The horoscope 2013 of the folks with bound zodiac signs, provides a image of what's the main focus on that single day. For instance, the Capricorn horoscope 2013 forecasts the most event of every day. If there's a drag in communication with the boss...more
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...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...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...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...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