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Cancer
Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control and abnormal cell growth spreading to other locations in the body via lymph or blood resulting in the destruction of adjacent tissues. There are over 100 different types of cancer specific to the type of cells that are affected.
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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells. These cells were at one time normal healthy cells but have mutated to become abnormal cells. These cells undergo rapid proliferation (copying) with out the normal check points to ensure that copies are needed and made properly.
These cells continue to grow until a large mass of proliferating cells is found, this is a tumor. Tumors recruit their own blood supply and tend to take up many of they bodies nutrients making it harder for your body to have what it needs to fight it off.
Eventually the tumor can reach a size so large that it can actually crowd out your vital organs making it nearly impossible for them to continue doing their normal functions. For example. All of your internal organs are sensitive to pressure, especially your heart. If a mass of cells began to restrict the space the heart needs to function normally then the heart can no longer do it's job and the patient dies.
Often Cancer can metastasis as well. Metastasis is when cells stop being only in a clump of tumor and begin migrating through out the body and will eventually form new tumors where they end up. Metastasized tumors have a very poor prognosis due to all the locations that new tumors will form.
What is the leading cause of bladder cancer?
Men are more likely to get Bladder Ca, then women,.
It is also rare that a person under the age of 50 will get Bladder Ca.
The risks are:
Cigarette smoking - Biggest risk
Exposure to chemicals at work
Infection - Repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Untreated infection
Earlier treatment for cancer
The lymph system of the body is used for immune respones. It is a widely dispersed system that is also connected to the blood system. If a cancer anywhere in the body remains benign, that means it has remained in one organ only and not spread to any other organs. Unfortunately, once a cancer moves, or 'metastises' to the lymph nodes, this means the cancer is spreading and any number of organs could also become cancerous. Lymph nodes can carry cancer to the brain, lungs, breast, and bones just to name a few. Good luck...
The survival rate for colon cancer depends on the stage of cancer. For example, in stage 1 the survival rate is 75% and for stage 4 is only 6%. Colon caner is terminal but there is a good survival rate for most stages.
Can a 12 year old get cervical cancer?
Of course.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 but accounts for only around 2% of all cancer in women a a whole. Most cases of cervical cancer are seen in sexualy active women, especialy those who married young or started to have sex young. Condom usage reduces the risk of cancer and precancerous changes to the cervix. However, there are some data to suggest that daughther's of women who developed cervical cancer are more likely to develope it too, although at this time we do not know of any genetic faults which could cause cervical cancer. It is suggested that the vast majority of cases are due to HPV, a virus which is sexually contracted and very common although it is also suggested that babies born to women with HPV infection may contract the virus at birth.
In summary, most cases of cervical cancer are in non-virgins but there is a small chance of developing the disease by non-sexual HPV infection or other as yet unknown events.
What year did people find out that smoking was dangerous?
The first evidence of the link between smoking and cancer was collected around the mid 1940s. In 1954, a study was release stating "that those people who smoked two packs of cigarettes a day were 25 times more likely to get lung cancer than nonsmokers and, in addition, that smokers were twice as likely to have a heart attack as nonsmokers."Believe it or not the Nazis for all their evil, were staunchly anti-smoking and that was in the 1930s.
Is there a person who discovered a cure for leukemia?
Ayurveda, the No 1 treatment for leukemia.
Ayurveda, the Indian indigenous and ancient health science is probably the only remedy where leukemia is cured with out side effect. There are Vaidyas (traditional Ayurveda practitioners) in Indian rural, though their numbers nowadays are very few, who are successfully doing this amazing healing.
When we use the word Cure for leukemia, it must mean much more than remission. Modern medical doctors are not using the word cure because the disease often relapses even in ideal cases of APML or AML with blast count less than 20 percent and age below 40. In Indian remedies such cases are sure success. It often takes less than 30 days to bring down the blast to 0 level, simultaneously building up the other blood counts and general health. The patient will have to continue the treatment for many more months with diet restrictions and under close observation so that the disease shall not relapse.
One may get abundance of excellent introduction and overview of the profound, ancient healing system in the net. These give the reader a chance to sense the working principles of Ayurveda, and see how Ayurveda can be adapted and integrated into life in a practical way, for today's health needs. Also many books are available - both ancient (palm leaf) literature now in printed form, and the new age interpretations. The word Ayurveda can be translated as the knowledge of life or more correctly as the knowledge of longevity. Ayurveda healing looks at the whole person the body, the mind, and the spirit and helps to develop an individual program to bring balance, good health and at least a taste of immortality.
There are still hidden secrets of Ayurveda which are seldom revealed in the net nor in any books, but kept for privileged private handling of masters in the linage of Guruparampara (disciple is learning sitting at the feet of teacher, for generations). When it comes leukemia or other difficult diseases there are still unique people successfully doing healing, while there are many thousands of Ayurveda main stream practitioners ( those who have formally studied the codified syllabus in the numerous Ayurveda colleges of the country) along the vast of the land. The one in the first category is known as Ayurveda Vaidya and the second, Ayurveda Doctor who are general practitioners.
Those who are not acquainted with the concept of enrichment of ayurveda formulations through intricate course of repeated refining, awakening of vital energy points - the marmas, for revitalizing sapta dhatus, and enlivening energy fields of chakras may find it difficult to comprehend amazing therapeutic success of leukemia treatment. Comparing the methodology of treating in Vedavidhya with modern medicine practices and attempt to seek 'scientific' explanation as to how this healing system works could be a difficult task. This is entirely a different version of understanding, ancient seers developed through deep meditation, tapas and prana- njana - supreme intelligence.
As a Vaidya, I am glad to participate in study program of molecular biology or cancer genetics of universities of advanced nations to see scientifically how this healing reinstates normal cell functioning, even in diseases that do not respond to any treatment currently available. They can research if this healing stops trans-location of genetic matter in human chromosomes. They also can see how this therapy acts selectively, inducing cell death in only the malignant cells and not affecting neighboring healthy cells.
It is my sincere request to international scientific community to focus on what can be done to expand the current research environment so that practices that lie outside conventional science are appropriately addressed.
Vaidyan from Cochin, India
What is the symtoms of breast cancer?
Symptoms of breast cancer can vary widely from person to person (note I didn't say woman to woman because men can actually develop breast cancer as well, although it is much more rare).
Some of the more prevalent symptoms of breast cancer include:
1) a detectable lump, mass, or nodule in the breast or underarm areas beneath the skin (this doesn't necessarily mean it's cancer, but these need to be checked out by a physician),
2) swelling, tenderness, red streaking, or localized pain, especially around an area where a lump, mass or nodule has been detected,
3) any discharge not related to lactation/breast-feeding,
4) (general to cancer infection) unexplained malaise (tiredness), weakness, fever, etc.
How do you know if you have cancer or not?
Often there are no signs that one could have cancer. Some people are walking around with it right now and may not know and it's a risk we all have to live with. Scientists are still baffled as to why some people have cancer and others don't. We all carry dormant cancer cells, but why do they activate in certain people? That's the key the scientists are trying to unlock.
With some cancers it could come on by a mole that has changed (get your doctor to keep a good check on any moles on your body and this is called Melanoma if it is cancerous.) Ovarian cancer can hide itself until the person begins to experience unusual bleeding or cramping (great pain) or is prone to cysts in this area. Breast cancer of course may be detected by getting a mammogram every year to two years. Seeing your doctor for a pap smear is also a way to detect if you have cancer cells in that area. You can have skin cancer and have a lesion or sore on your body that will not heal and you should see a doctor immediately and it's usually curable.
Not all cancers mean death and if caught early by seeing your doctor for a GOOD over-all physical it's possible to catch many cancers before it's too late.
Dogs are now being trained and used to detect cancer, but it is not used as much as I feel it should be. The dogs detect the cancer from the scent of the cancer cells from people with cancer. Much like a dog that can sniff out drugs. There is a great success rate with this method and it will be used in the near future.
I had a friend that had a mole on her arm. Her dog would get up on her and keep licking it. At first it irritated her and she'd get mad at the dog, but the dog was persistent and her husband told her she should have it checked out. Sure enough it was cancer, the mole was removed and she's fine to this day.
The first and most prominent sign of breast cancer is the forming of lumps in the breast. Routine self examinations are highly suggested to the monitoring of existing as well as new lumps. If you do feel that there is a lump or several lumps, consult a physician immediately. Your doctor will schedule a biopsy of the lump or lumps which will determine whether the cyst is cancerous or benign (non-cancerous). After determining the state of the lump he/she will then make a decision to either leave and monitor closely, or remove the lump. Please be aware that not all breast cysts are cancerous, and that seeing your doctor for regular exams as well as routine self examinations is the best way to prevent and treat such conditions. Take care and good luck.
Worldwide, including 3rd world countries, half-a million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 243,000 of them die (virtually half!!!)
That's why pap smears once a year are a good thing, I've had it in my mid 20s and if caught right away NO YOU CANNOT DIE FROM IT unless you ignore the symptoms. I had a cone biopsy done and was just fine and I'm 65 years olds and no sign of it coming back, but I get those yearly check-ups!
The biggest killer in women is NOT cervical cancer, but the silent killer "Ovarian Cancer." It ceases to amaze me why this should be silent killer at all because it only takes a scan to find out if you have orvarian cancer and if you should be unlucky enough to have it catching it right away will save your life! You can request from your doctor (and you will probably have to pay for it) a scan done on your ovaries. It's worth it! There is no age barrier for ovarian cancer!
Yes.
Like any other Cancer, Cervical Cancer is treatable. However, the treatment is not 100% preventable, and there is a risk of death. If you want to know more, I strongly suggest you talk to your doctor.
How does lung cancer affect the body system and disrupt the health of the patient?
yes it does affect you. but it also can spread to different organs within your body.
the lung cancer that spreads to your brain can cause seizures, reduced vision and etc.
And 395 canadians will pass away almost every week.
465 canadians will be diagnosed with lung cancer every week.
When a person develops this disease, a tumor grows inside the lung and then presses against the chest. The tumor can block the chest cavity and may also surround the heart with a fluid.
The spreading of the disease to the bones will cause a lot of pain and can make the affected bones break easily.
Lung cancer that spreads to the brain can cause several disorders including seizures, reduced vision and etc.
hope this helps!
When does your doctor check your breasts for breast cancer?
There are several ways to detect possible breast cancer but, to make a final determination, a biopsy must be done.
The three types of biopsy that lead to a diagnosis of breast cancer are fine needle aspiration, core needle biopsy and an excisional biopsy.
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) uses a small needle to remove a bit of fluid and a very small amount of tissue from the site. Because of the limited amount of tissue, FNA isn't always reliable (a tendency towards false negatives. That is, the cancer might be there, but isn't found).
In a core needle biopsy, a slightly larger bit (about 1/16" in diameter and 1/2 inch in length) of tissue from the area in question is removed with a large bore needle, sometimes with the help of vacuum.
An excisional biopsy is usually used when a core needle biopsy isn't possible. In an excisional biopsy, the entire lesion is surgically removed.
In any case, for all of these, the tissue collected is stained and examined under a microscope to look for cancerous cells. Depending on the type of cancer and the stain being used, the cancerous cells will generally stain differently than the non-cancerous cells.
YES!I belive it can soda is bad for your insides!Even though it may be good it is very bad for you!It can also be very bad for your teeth!It causes decay and cavities!You should not have a lot of soda, You should only have it once in a while.set a goal to not drink as much soda.You dont have to but, it helps!
What plant is used as an herbal remedy in Europe as a treatment for cancer?
there is a wide variety of plants around the world that can cure cancer, but some of them like bloodroot are highly toxic and can burn through the skin of it is used or made wrong. my granmother used plants to actually cure almost all her cancers.
Many plants are effective at curing cancer, among others: Selaginella doederleinii Hieron, Taraxacum officinale Wiggers et Weber. Now, are popular enough to cure cancer is to use Soursop - Annona muricata, Linn
what can cause a bilateral swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes 2 years after radical prostatectomy after mri and bone scan failed to detect anything unusual. PSA rose from .02 a year ago to 1.16. test was redone 2 weeks later, 1.35.
Why does liver cancer have a high mortality rate?
I did a little reserach and found that fewer than 10% of liver cancer patients survive 3 years after their diagnosis. Because of the nature of liver cancer, most patients die withing several months of their diagnosis. Of course, this can vary depending on the type of cancer, the stage it is in, and the treatment that you decide you take. I would talk to a physician or specialist for more answers.
Can someone inherit cancer genetically?
A hereditary disease is a disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA which is inherited genetically. Although cancer is not caused by single gene inheritance like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, some types of cancer do exhibit multifactorial inheritance, which is a type of inheritance that is caused by a combination of environmental factors and mutations in multiple genes. Therefore, YES, certain types of cancer are hereditary.
Current scientific opinion is that cancer is a disease caused by mutations in DNA or changes in the way certain genes are expressed, so by its very nature, cancer can be hereditary. However, you must also understand that these mutations can be in either somatic cells (cells in your body pretty much everywhere except your reproductive organs) or they can be in both somatic and germ cells (cells which make eggs and sperm). Should the genetic abnormality which is contributing to cancer development be in germ cells, this abnormality can be passed from parent to child upon conception and is considered hereditary. Realize that everyone has some chance of developing cancer and that most cancers occur sporadically or by chance in only somatic cells. However, because hereditary cancer exhibits multifactorial inheritance, a person who has inherited such a gene mutation as described above, will not necessarily develop cancer but will have an increased risk to develop cancer in their lifetime.
There is a diverse array of the hereditary components which increase your risk to developing cancers, but types of cancer with a strong hereditary component (called familial cancers), include breast and ovarian cancers caused by inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, or colon cancer caused by familial adenomatous polyposis, which is an inherited mutation in the APC gene. Inheritance of mutations in the APC gene will lead to the development of colon cancer in more than 90% of patients by the time they are 40 and is the classic example of a hereditary cancer.
AnswerNo. Things like heart disease and diabetes are though. If cancer is in your history, you have a greater risk, but it is not hereditary. AnswerYou can inherit a disposition to cancer, i.e. be at greater risk of developing a cancer due to genes passed down from a parent. However, the diseased state of cancer itself is not directly passed down through generations.
Can you get cancer of the armpit?
Yes, and it can then enter the lymphatic system and travel to other parts of the body.
What is the fastest type of cancer?
Sometimes cancer is genetic, but it increases a person's odds when they are exposed to cancer causing agents. Cigarettes contain many chemicals that are known to cause cancer.
Where was heart cancer discovered?
The heart was discovered in 1812 when a man was shot and killed instantly. The man walked up to him and cut hum open and pulled something out that looked like an upside down pear. He help in his hands and it was still pumping. He put his hand on his chest and felt his pumping he can to a conclusion that it was a heart and everybody has one and you can't live without it. This man was William Henry.
Is cancer an bacterial infection?
According to World Health Organization, 15%-20% of cancers are thought to be caused by viruses. Many of these viruses are known to be transmitted by vaccines, with up to 11% of these viral cancers being caused by one of seven viruses. Viral contamination of vaccines has been admitted to by more than one vaccine manufacturer, and their video confessions can be found on Youtube. Search Youtube for "vaccine maker admits cancer viruses in vaccine". These viruses are found in the puss used to make the vaccines, most often coming from monkeys, pigs, cows, chickens, and even unfortunate humans.
According to NIH, "Viruses associated with human cancer are known as 'tumor viruses'. Most of them are capable of integrating into the host genome and have the ability to immortalize the target cell in order to allow their own replication."
- June 2007, Viral infections as a cause of cancer, International Journal of Oncology, National Institutes of Health
Cancer can also be caused by exposure to certain bacteria, and other substances, but what causes cancer to continue tumor growth is often related to overload of toxins in body, primarily heavy metals, including mercury from teeth fillings and root canals, also heavy metals in drinking water containing lead and arsenic, which is also found in rice, and toxins from pesticide and herbicide use by homeowners and commercial farms, and also from drinking water containing pharmaceutical drugs that were excreted and/or flushed through toilets into water systems upstream.
How is cancer related to cell reproduction?
Cancer is a disease caused by severe disruption of the mechanisms that normally control the cell cycle. This disruption leads to uncontrolled cell division, which if unchecked can result to death.
Can prostate cancer cause high blood pressure?
It depends where the lesion is. I had high blood pressure for years and didn't understand why because I was a cyclist and very fit. About three years ago I was diagnosed with brain cancer - I had 1 lesion on the right temporal lobe and a second on the pituitary gland. The pituitary lesion was removed and since then my blood pressure has been normal. The temporal lesion is still there because doctors can't remove it without killing me.
