All about Cancer- Oncology

Laughter a day

2006-03-01T00:42:00.000+08:00

As they say, a laughter a day keeps cancer away... for those who heard abt the Singapore Tammy issue i am sure you hve your views... i personally feel it must have been tough for Tammy and her family... tremendous pressure... anyway, my plans were actually not to discuss Tammy but to share some light moments esp with the ladies.. you will love this...

HUSBAND STORE

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman
may go to choose a husband.
Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store
operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE!
There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper
ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch. You may choose any man
from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot
go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. . . . . .
On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.
The second floor sign reads:
Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.
The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely
good looking.
"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the fourth floor and the sign reads:
Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead good
looking and help with the housework.
"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"
Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:
Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop dead
gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.
She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign
reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor number 4,363,012 to this floor. There are no men
on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible
to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store. Watch your step as
you exit the building, and have a nice day!
Gals, be honest, which floor did you stop???

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2005-11-29T22:43:00.000+08:00

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Causes and Prevention of Cancers

2005-11-12T02:18:00.000+08:00

Causes and Prevention of Cancer

The number of new cases of cancer in the United States is going up each year. People of all ages get cancer, but nearly all types are more common in middle-aged and elderly people than in young people. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer for both men and women. The next most common type among men is prostate cancer; among women, it is breast cancer. Lung cancer, however, is the leading cause of death from cancer for both men and women in the United States. Brain cancer and leukemia are the most common cancers in children and young adults.

The more we can learn about what causes cancer, the more likely we are to find ways to prevent it. Scientists study patterns of cancer in the population to look for factors that affect the risk of developing this disease. In the laboratory, they explore possible causes of cancer and try to determine what actually happens when normal cells become cancerous.

Our current understanding of the causes of cancer is incomplete, but it is clear that cancer is not caused by an injury, such as a bump or bruise. And although being infected with certain viruses may increase the risk of some types of cancer, cancer is not contagious; no one can "catch" cancer from another person.

Cancer develops gradually as a result of a complex mix of factors related to environment, lifestyle, and heredity. Scientists have identified many risk factors that increase the chance of getting cancer. They estimate that about 80 percent of all cancers are related to the use of tobacco products, to what we eat and drink, or, to a lesser extent, to exposure to radiation or cancer-causing agents (carcinogens) in the environment and the workplace. Some people are more sensitive than others to factors that can cause cancer.

Many risk factors can be avoided. Others, such as inherited risk factors, are unavoidable. It is helpful to be aware of them, but it is also important to keep in mind that not everyone with a particular risk factor for cancer actually gets the disease; in fact, most do not. People at risk can help protect themselves by avoiding risk factors where possible and by getting regular checkups so that, if cancer develops, it is likely to be found early.

These are some of the factors that are known to increase the risk of cancer:
Tobacco. Tobacco causes cancer. In fact, smoking tobacco, using "smokeless" tobacco, and being regularly exposed to environmental tobacco smoke without smoking are responsible for one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States each year. Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death in this country.

Smoking accounts for more than 85 percent of all lung cancer deaths. If you smoke, your risk of getting lung cancer is affected by the number and type of cigarettes you smoke and how long you have been smoking. Overall, for those who smoke one pack a day, the chance of getting lung cancer is about 10 times greater than for nonsmokers. Smokers are also more likely than nonsmokers to develop several other types of cancer (such as oral cancer and cancers of the larynx, esophagus, pancreas, bladder, kidney, and cervix). The risk of cancer begins to decrease when a smoker quits, and the risk continues to decline gradually each year after quitting.

The use of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco and snuff) causes cancer of the mouth and throat. Precancerous conditions, or tissue changes that may lead to cancer, begin to go away after a person stops using smokeless tobacco.

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, also called involuntary smoking, increases the risk of lung cancer for nonsmokers. The risk goes up 30 percent or more for a nonsmoking spouse of a person who smokes. Involuntary smoking causes about 3,000 lung cancer deaths in this country each year.
If you use tobacco in any form and you need help quitting, talk with your doctor or dentist, or join a smoking cessation group sponsored by a local hospital or voluntary organization. For information on such groups or other programs, call the Cancer Information Service or the American Cancer Society.
Diet. Your choice of foods may affect your chance of developing cancer. Evidence points to a link between a high-fat diet and certain cancers, such as cancer of the breast, colon, uterus, and prostate. Being seriously overweight appears to be linked to increased rates of cancer of the prostate, pancreas, uterus, colon, and ovary, and to breast cancer in older women. On the other hand, studies suggest that foods containing fiber and certain nutrients help protect us against some types of cancer.
You may be able to reduce your cancer risk by making some simple food choices. Try to have a varied, well-balanced diet that includes generous amounts of foods that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. At the same time, try to cut down on fatty foods. You should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, choose more whole-grain breads and cereals, and cut down on eggs, high-fat meat, high-fat dairy products (such as whole milk, butter, and most cheeses), salad dressings, margarine, and cooking oils.
Sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun and from other sources (such as sunlamps and tanning booths) damages the skin and can cause skin cancer. (Two types of ultraviolet radiation--UVA and UVB--are explained in the Medical Terms section.) Repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of skin cancer, especially if you have fair skin or freckle easily. The sun's ultraviolet rays are strongest during the summer from about 11 a.m. to about 3 p.m. (daylight saving time). The risk is greatest at this time, when the sun is high overhead and shadows are short. As a rule, it is best to avoid the sun when your shadow is shorter than you are.

Protective clothing, such as a hat and long sleeves, can help block the sun's harmful rays. You can also use sunscreens to help protect yourself. Sunscreens are rated in strength according to their SPF (sun protection factor), which ranges from 2 to 30 and higher. Those rated 15 to 30 block most of the sun's harmful rays.

Alcohol. Drinking large amounts of alcohol increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and larynx. (People who smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol have an especially high risk of getting these cancers.) Alcohol can damage the liver and increase the risk of liver cancer. Some studies suggest that drinking alcohol also increases the risk of breast cancer. So if you drink at all, do so in moderation--not more than one or two drinks a day.
Radiation. X-rays used for diagnosis expose you to very little radiation and the benefits nearly always outweigh the risks. However, repeated exposure can be harmful, so it is a good idea to talk with your doctor or dentist about the need for each x-ray and ask about the use of shields to protect other parts of your body.

Before 1950, x-rays were used to treat noncancerous conditions (such as an enlarged thymus, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, ringworm of the scalp, and acne) in children and young adults. People who have received radiation to the head and neck have a higher-than-average risk of developing thyroid cancer years later. People with a history of such treatments should report it to their doctor and should have a careful exam of the neck every 1 or 2 years.
Also, radiation used in the treatment of some types of cancer can increase the risk of developing a second cancer. Patients having radiation therapy may want to discuss this issue with their doctor.

Chemicals and other substances in the workplace. Being exposed to substances such as metals, dust, chemicals, or pesticides at work can increase the risk of cancer. Asbestos, nickel, cadmium, uranium, radon, vinyl chloride, benzidene, and benzene are well-known examples of carcinogens in the workplace. These may act alone or along with another carcinogen, such as cigarette smoke. For example, inhaling asbestos fibers increases the risk of lung diseases, including cancer, and the cancer risk is especially high for asbestos workers who smoke. It is important to follow work and safety rules to avoid contact with dangerous materials.
Hormone replacement therapy. Many women use estrogen therapy to control the hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) that may occur during menopause. However, studies show that estrogen use increases the risk of cancer of the uterus. Other studies suggest an increased risk of breast cancer among women who have used high doses of estrogen or have used estrogen for a long time. At the same time, taking estrogen may reduce the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.

The risk of uterine cancer appears to be less when progesterone is used with estrogen than when estrogen is used alone. But some scientists are concerned that the addition of progesterone may also increase the risk of breast cancer.
Researchers are still studying and finding new information about the risks and benefits of taking replacement hormones. A woman considering hormone replacement therapy should discuss these issues with her doctor.

Diethylstilbestrol (DES). DES is a form of estrogen that doctors prescribed from the early 1940s until 1971 to try to prevent miscarriage. In some daughters of women who were given DES during pregnancy, the uterus, vagina, and cervix do not develop normally. DES-exposed daughters also have an increased chance of developing abnormal cells (dysplasia) in the cervix and vagina. In addition, a rare type of vaginal and cervical cancer has been found in a small number of DES-exposed daughters. Women who took DES during pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer. DES-exposed mothers and daughters should tell their doctor about this exposure. DES daughters should have regular special pelvic exams by a doctor familiar with conditions related to DES.

Exposure to DES before birth does not appear to increase the risk of cancer in DES-exposed sons; however, reproductive and urinary system problems may occur. These men should tell the doctor and should have regular medical checkups.

Close relatives with certain types of cancer. A small number of cancers (including melanoma and cancers of the breast, ovary, and colon) tend to occur more often in some families than in the rest of the population. It is not always clear whether a pattern of cancer in a family is due to heredity, factors in the family's environment, or chance. Still, if close relatives have been affected by cancer, it is important to let your doctor know this and then follow the doctor's advice about cancer prevention and checkups to detect problems early.

STRESS and CANCER

2005-11-09T03:05:00.000+08:00

I thot using a Q and A method will be good.

I was made redundant last June and suffered a great deal of stress. Now I have been diagnosed with small cell carcinoma in my lung that has spread to my hips and spine. I have not smoked for 37 years. My wife feels that the cause could be traced to the events last June. Could she be correct?

It is now widely recognised that stress does play a part in illness. But no one really knows how much. It is thought that the major effect is through the immune system. We all know we are more likely to get infections and minor illnesses when we have been stressed. Stress probably damps down our bodies' immune response. Understanding more abt anti-oxident helps put us back our immune system in place.

It is probably fair to say it is unlikely that a cancer could have developed completely since last June. Although small cell lung cancers are known to grow quickly and spread early. It may be that there were cancer cells already there. We simply do not know whether the added stress in your life affected your immune system, allowing the cancer to grow and spread more easily. Cancers do change their behaviour sometimes. You will never know how much a part smoking has played in your cancer. It is true that most lung cancers are linked to smoking. But some non-smokers do get lung cancer. Statistically, giving up 37 years ago should have reduced your risk to the same as a non-smoker. But statistics can not tell you what will happen in your life. They only indicate a general trend amongst a large population of people.

Frankly, most cancer are still not well understood on how it develops which is why prevention is always better than cure. Live a health lifestyle TODAY!

Cancer for the old?

2005-11-08T01:07:00.000+08:00

I always thot cancer affects only the old but the real truth slam into my face when i was 25yo and I witness for myself a friend who died of cancer when he was only 26yo. Leukemia, was the name of the cancer to be exact. Impossible? We always thot these were some stories we hear off but never really happen, but it did and it slam into my face.

He fainted while at work and he was serving out his notice of resignation as he was preparing to go to UK to do his MBA in 2 weeks time. A young banker, further studies at prestigious LSE with a promising future but it was not be be. From the time he fainted, he only stayed in the hospital for les than 3 weeks and he was gone.

I remembered that day vividly. We were in church and the pastor recieved an urgent message to ask the congregation to pray as doctors said they were losing him. We prayed hard. 30 minutes later, we got the message that he left to be with the Lord. Sobs were heard throughout the church. what made it worst was that he was the only son, only child. We wondered how the parents will take it.

Cancer for the old? think again. take a walk into a children hospital and ask for the cancer ward and you will know the truth. it hits us at all ages and thats what makes cancer more scary that the next dreaded disease called Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest. The fear and emotional strained found in the word cancer can be unnerving yet many of us chose to avoid the topic thinking that ignorance is bliss. Well, its not. In fact knowledge is power and knowing something abt it can help you prevent or even cure cancer, only if you knew how. You can and I will post up articles and resources that i find in my quest to ensure all have a cancer-free life. (see my links). If you have some cacner stories to share of others or of your own experience, just email me and i will post it up for you and give you the credits too.

Live naturally and beat cancer.

Look out for the next entry on Stress of Cancer.

8 ways to prevent skin cancer!

2005-11-07T16:57:00.000+08:00

Eight Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer

Found this article at : http://www.health-alliance.com/cancer/news/news_skinCancer.html

Pls read:

The Sun shines daily. And that means —harmful sunrays damaging the largest organ in your body—your skin. These harmful rays can cause serious damage and effects to your skin potentially resulting in skin cancer. The Health Alliance along with the American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following precautions to reduce your chances of developing skin cancer:

1. Minimize sun exposure, especially during the peak sun hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the most intense.

2. Apply a sunscreen liberally and frequently, and reapply every two hours when working, playing or exercising outdoors—even on cloudy days. Sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 are recommended.

3. Wear appropriate clothing during prolonged periods in the sun, including a hat, long-sleeved shirt and pants.

4. Beware of reflective surfaces. Sand, snow, concrete and water can reflect up to 85 percent of the sun’s damaging rays.

5. Avoid tanning salons and sun lamps since the ultraviolet rays emitted by these artificial sources are similar to those in sunlight and can cause sunburn, premature aging and increased risk of skin cancer.

6. Protect children by keeping them out of the sun or minimizing sun exposure and applying sunscreens beginning at six months of age.

7. Teach children and teenagers sun protection, since sun exposure damage accumulates over the course of a lifetime. One severe childhood or adolescent sunburn doubles the risk of developing skin cancer.

8. Examine your skin and your children’s skin regularly for any changes in moles, freckles or skin discolorations.

After reading this, many of you must be interested in preventing skin cancer or even natural means to cure cancer. Pls click here.

Natural Cancer Treatments

2005-11-05T23:03:00.000+08:00

Natural Cancer Treatments

I found this from here (naturalcancertreatments.com).

For those with cancer, pls take a look as they claim to have cured over 2000 cancer patients naturally. I wanted to post this here as I want to benefit cancer patients who wants an alternative to the current treatments they receive. Pls provide me with feedback by emailing me if this is useful.

Something from the website.

Unbelievable as it may seem, 18 months of research by a blue-ribbon research team shows there are over 350 existing natural and alternative cancer treatments. People have used these gentle and non-toxic treatments to make themselves cancer-free. They have used them instead of, or alongside, or after conventional treatments with all their harmful side-effects have failed.
What's more, thousands of people are using them RIGHT NOW and beating their cancer!

These findings are described in Natural Cancer Treatments. They include treatments like:

=> The 3 week curing program with a reported 95% success rate.
The Ph.D. biochemist who developed the program you can do at home says, "The success rate [using this program] for advanced cancer is about 95%. So you can count on this method, not merely hope it will work for you. It is a total approach that not only shrinks tumors, but also normalizes your blood chemistry, lowers your cancer markers, and returns your health." Read all about it on page 251 of Natural Cancer Treatments.

=>The 2 ingredient diet about which an oncologist said "this diet is far and away the most successful anti-cancer diet in the world".
He further claimed that the inventor of the diet (a six-time Nobel Prize nominee) "demonstrated to my initial disbelief but lately, to my complete satisfaction in my practice is: CANCER IS EASILY CURABLE, the treatment is dietary/lifestyle, the response is immediate; the cancer cell is weak and vulnerable..." Read about the diet and how to prepare it on page 29 in Natural Cancer Treatments.

=>The gentle and safe NIH-approved therapy that makes chemo drugs 10,000 more powerful! So you only need a micro dose.
That means you avoid the toxic side-effects of standard chemo. Read about this treatment and how to find a physician near you qualified to administer the treatment, on page 272 of Natural Cancer Treatments.

The creators of these gentle and non-toxic treatments are respected Nobel Prize winners, doctors, biochemists, scientists and Ph.D.'s pre-eminent in their fields. In fact, Nobel Prize winner Dr. Albert Schweizer called Dr. Max Gerson who created a very successful nutritional therapy "a medical genius who walked among us". Order Natural Cancer Treatments now for only $49.97 and get 3 cancer e-book free.

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Cancer Treatments

2005-11-05T10:30:00.000+08:00

I have gone through it all. I have seen with my eyes so many of my loves ones and friends who caught cancer and the stress they are put through "trying" to figure out why. Emotionally, physically, spiritually, financially aspects drained the life out of them and their love ones. No one can really understand until they go through it.

I always thot, if only i can help by giving that addiitonal moral support. If everyone of us can give a little support each, it will really help.

So those reading this out there, if you have any words of encouragement, experiences to share, stories to tell and you want to make that difference in someone's life. Pls email me and I will post it up.