Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts

Friday, 25 January 2013

Tips to stay away from Breast Cancer~

Tips to stay away from Breast Cancer~

1) Breast self-examination

Women should begin self-examination at the early age of 20s. Self-examination helps you to identify breast cancer early. Women should do self-examination at least one time a month the week after their period finishes. The women who are no longer menstruating should examine at the starting of every month. If you feel nodes or discomfort, then visit to a doctor for further examination. Self examination process can be found on medical websites but it is best to talk to a doctor and find out the correct process.

2) Mammogram

Mammogram can also help to identify breast cancer early. Women who are older than 40, must get mammogram once a year though there is no cancer in the family. Women should begin mammography in their 30s if their sister or mother had breast cancer before menopause. Mammogram is breast’s x-ray picture. For women, who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer, screening mammograms are used to check. For women who have lump or other sign or symptom of breast cancer, diagnostic mammograms are used to check.

3) Breastfeed your baby

Breastfeeding is among the most essential ways to prevent breast cancer. Now-a-days most women stay away from breast feeding as they think it will harm their figure but it is very essential to understand that avoiding breast feeding may increase the risk of breast cancer. Women who breastfeed their babies for up to 2 years decrease the breast cancer risk up to 60%. The theory is that breastfeeding decrease the complete menstrual cycle’s number of women over her life and lower the level of estrogen hormone which is related to breast cancer.

4) Maintain healthy weight

Women who are overweight or obese after menopause are at higher risk of developing breast cancer. Before menopause, most of estrogen are created by ovaries and little amount of estrogen are created by fat tissues. After menopause, ovaries discontinue making estrogen so estrogen is created by fat tissues only. After menopause, having more fat tissue means higher estrogen levels which enhance the risk of breast cancer. Women should maintain a BMI below 25.

5) Genetic tests

Only 5 to 10% breast cancers are caused by gene mutations inherited from a parent. If you have been detected with breast cancer, you can look for genetic mutations recognized as BRCA-1 and BRCA-2. The cost of this test is $3,400. Before undergoing the test, you should talk to a genetic counselor, nurse or doctor to clarify the procedure and the results of these tests. Before these tests are done, it is also very essential for you to know pros and cons as well as what these genetic testing can and can't inform you.

6) Exercise

Breast cancer risk is decreased by performing exercise 1/2 an hour 3 times a week. Exercise also helps to burn excess fat, maintain weight and enhance the immune system. Exercise manages the oestrogen levels to stay balanced. Exercise decreased the risk of breast cancer by 20 to 40%. You can do moderate aerobic activity such as brisk walking.

7) Use the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
Women can use Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool to evaluate her breast cancer risk for the next 5 years and up to age of 90 as well as compare the woman's risk calculation with the average risk for similar age woman. Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is a computer program which is developed to help health care providers in talking about breast cancer risk with their female patients. You can found The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool at cancer.gov.

8) Consume low-fat diet

Low-fat diet prevents breast cancer as well as excellent overall health. Low-fat diet also reduces the obesity risk. Reduce the amount of trans fat and saturated fats as they increase the risk of breast cancer. Increase the consumption of monounsaturatedand fish oils. Also include yogurt, low fat milk and cottage cheese in your diet. Consume only 70g fat daily.

9) Avoid high doses of radiation

The risk of breast cancer also increases due to high exposure to radiation. Women who had undergone radiation therapy to the chest part as treatment for Hodgkin's disease or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or for acne are at high risk of developing breast cancer. The risk of developing cancer differs with the age of patient when they had radiation. If the chest radiation was given during teenage years when the breasts were still developing the chances of developing breast cancer is highest. After age of 40, radiation treatment does not increase the risk of breast cancer.

10) Limit alcohol

Limit the use of alcohol as it enhances the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol increases the other toxins effect and directly damage DNA which cause cancer. Women who take 1 alcoholic drink increase somewhat chances of developing breast cancer than non-drinkers. Women who take 2 to 5 drinks regularly increase about 1½ times chances of developing breast cancer compared to non-drinkers. Excessive alcohol also enhances the risk of throat, mouth, liver cancer and esophagus cancer. Women should limit the alcohol consumption to 1 drink per day.

11) Consume soy

Consume soybeans and soy products like tofu, tempeh, edamame and miso as they decrease breast cancer risk. Soy contains isoflavones which binds to tissues in the body by obstructing estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. Avoid the consumption of sweetened and refined soy products like soymilk and soy oils.

12) Avoid too much exposure to pesticides and chemicals

Limit exposure pesticides and chemicals as they contain estrogen like properties which lets cells of breast cancer to reproduce quickly. It also lets the disease to spread faster. As per study oder women who exposed to pesticide DDT) and similar compounds had somewhat more risk of developing breast cancer compared to other women.


Info Taken From Breast Cancer Prevention Society

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Small Bowel Cancers

Types of small bowel cancer:
There are five main types of small bowel cancer:
Adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of small bowel cancer, usually occurring in the duodenum or jejunum. Adenocarcinoma begins in the gland cells of the small bowel.
Sarcoma. Small bowel sarcoma is generally a leiomyosarcoma (a tumor that arises in the muscle tissue that makes up part of the intestine) and most often occurs in the ileum.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). GIST is an uncommon tumor that is believed to start in cells
found in the walls of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC).



 GIST belongs to a group of cancers called soft tissue sarcomas.
Carcinoid tumor. Carcinoid tumors are classified as neuroendocrine tumors (tumors that originate in the hormone-producing cells of various organs) and generally occur in the ileum.
Lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system, which is part of the body’s immune system. Lymphoma that occurs in the small bowel usually occurs in the jejunum or ileum and is most commonly non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Saturday, 8 December 2012

“10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo”


“10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo”.. do share it.. can save many lives, fill up hopes and build confidence in the patients…

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.

Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden. The other parts of the tree are also useful.




The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.

How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

This tree is low and is called graviola ! in Brazi l, guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.

Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree..

The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to: * Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss * Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections * Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment * Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America ‘s largest drug manufacturers, th! e fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970′s! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing… Extracts from the tree were shown to:

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon,prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.. * The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeuti c drug! * What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectivelyhunts down and kills only cancer cells.. It does not harm healthy cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is

One of America ‘s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indi! ans in S outh America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo. But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it.

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola,! they be gan tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious….

….The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public…

….Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated….

….A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

….The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Indian Solid Gold ~ Anti cancer agent

Turmeric - this is not only a great Indian spice but an prophylactic and  even an anti-cancer agent which is known as "Indian solid gold" because of its proven health benefits. Various scientific studies have shown that the yellow color of turmeric is due to such a compound (polyphenol) as curcumin, which is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and antioxidant. These properties of curcumin can inhibit the growth of tumor cells, as well as inhibit the enzymes that activate carcinogens. Anti-cancer effect of curcumin has been conclusively demonstrated in experiments in cell culture, and is the unique ability of curcumin and its analogues (curcuminoids) induce programmed death (apoptosis) of cancer cells without cytotoxic effects on healthy cells.
The following are the benefits of turmeric.
* Turmeric is a natural antiseptic, and the use of turmeric for minor cuts and burns to promote rapid healing of wounds.



* Turmeric is said to have anti-cancer properties.
* Turmeric helps to detoxify harmful chemicals and toxins from the body.
* They say, plays a role in the prevention of leukemia.
* If included in the daily diet, turmeric helps in improving the immune system and keeps the body from disease.
* Turmeric slows the aging process by promoting cell growth and rejuvenation.
* Turmeric stimulates the metabolism and thus helps in weight management.
* It has amazing anti-inflammatory properties and is a natural cure for rheumatoid arthritis.
Benefits of Turmeric for skin: Stress, pollution and poor diet all affect the skin in a negative aspect. Pimples, moles and age spots have become so common. People often resort to the use of commercial products, treatments, or impose heavy makeup to hide these marks on the skin. But the products are given only external beauty and temporary. For naturally beautiful skin, you should prefer natural skin care products. Turmeric is a compulsory ingredient that must be present in the natural skin care regime. For skin, turmeric can be used both inside and locally. Pay attention to the following points, which summarize the benefits of turmeric for skin care.
* Acne: Acne is a universal problem faced by people. Bacteria and dirt clog pores in the skin, and break out in the form of acne. Turmeric helps cure acne and helps to maintain clear skin. Other benefits of turmeric for acne include - control sebum, acne reduction, etc.
* Pigmentation: Hormonal changes, long exposure to the Sun or the body produces too much melanin, some of the reasons that cause skin pigmentation. Consistent application of turmeric helps reduce pigmentation.
* Bruises: Children are more prone to bruises and minor cuts. Only the application of turmeric powder on such minor cuts promotes rapid healing of wounds.
* Glowing skin: Regular use of turmeric brightens skin tone and brightens the face.
* Burns: Turmeric also helps faster healing of burn marks. Regular use of turmeric would undoubtedly facilitate the burn marks.
* Stretching: Stretching of particular concern to young mothers. The use of turmeric for fresh stretch will help ease them to a large extent.
* Moisturizes: Turmeric is a wonderful ingredient to combat dry skin. The use of turmeric with milk moisturizes dry skin.
* Clear skin: Turmeric mixed with milk, this cream helps reducing hair growth on the skin.
* Skin disorders: frequent use of turmeric, can help in the fight against serious skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, red rash on the skin, and smallpox
* Aging: And last but not the least. Turmeric helps delay aging antioxidants in turmeric play a key role in the fight against aging.
Turmeric is rightly called "the spice of life!" This amazing spice has many other advantages, the most important of which is its role in enhancing immunity. This spice is a mandatory component of all Indian dishes and taking it with food is the best way to make use of its benefits.

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Early signs of prostate cancer



There are no definite early warning signs of prostate cancer. However, individuals report problems with the prostate gland in the initial stage of the disease. When an individual experiences difficulty initiating or stopping urine stream, or his urination frequency is more than usual, or experiences pain during urination, or pain when ejaculating, he should see a doctor for prostate cancer screening.Mentioned below are the detailed common signs of prostate cancer that are exhibited in its initial stage.Difficulty urinating – It is the condition when you feel like urinating but don’t urinate or urination stops or you have to go more often to urinate. Another case could be  difficulty in stopping urination, which is also known as urinary incontinence. Prostate tumour can interfere with urination or ejaculation as the prostate gland surrounds the urethra (tube that carries both urine and semen). Moreover, men may encounter urination difficulty or prostate enlargement leading to urinary problems as they age.Pain while urinating – Prostate tumour may suppress the urethra and cause pain while urination. However, the symptom should not be confused with prostatitis (infection of the prostate) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Blood in urine – Blood smear in urine is another indication of prostate cancer in its initial phase. See a doctor to confirm if the blood in urine is due to developing prostate cancer or other urinary tract infections.Difficulty to keep an erection – A growing prostate tumour can prevents increase in blood flow for an erection, or prevents the erection from sustaining to ejaculation.Blood in semen – Pinkish or streaked semen in an indicator of early stage of prostate cancer, which occurs as a result of prostate tumour’s interference with urethra.Chronic constipation and intestinal problems – A developing prostrate tumour tends to hamper digestive functions, as positioning of prostate gland is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum.Frequent pain in the lower back, or hips, or upper thighs – Prostrate cancer affects or spreads to lower back, pelvis and hips. If you are experiencing pain and tenderness in these areas, you must see a doctor to clarify the root cause of unexplained sign. Usually, pain in sciatica and lower back feels deeper.Most men are surprised to learn that they are diagnosed with prostate cancer, as they encounter no specific symptoms at all. If men experience signs mentioned above, they are advised by doctor to take prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for confirming it.

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Benefits of TURMERIC


Benefits of TURMERIC

· It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

· When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

· Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

· It is a natural liver detoxifier.

· Prevents and slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

· Prevents metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.


· It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

· Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

· Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

· May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

· Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

· Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

· Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

· Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

· Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

· Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

· Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

· May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

· Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. It is available in pill form in most health food stores, usually in 250-500mg capsules.