Archive for August 2012

New Test For Breast Cancer Making Individualized Treatment Decisions A Reality

Friday, August 31, 2012

Widely hailed as the next frontier in medical advances, the promise of individualized medicine is becoming a reality thanks to progress in understanding the molecular basis of diseases such as breast cancer. Scientists can now develop treatments that are tailored to individual genetic profiles, as well as tests to predict how a patient will respond to existing therapies.Today, some women with early-stage breast cancer and their...
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Prostate Cancer Treatment

Article Body:Cancer that grows in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the U.S. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only one man in 34 will die of the disease.In the early stages, surgery and radiation may be used to remove or attempt to kill the cancer cells or shrink the tumor. Doctors will usually...
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Early Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer often doesn’t cause any symptoms in its early stages. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include:A Cough That Doesn’t Go AwayAny Abnormal Symptoms or a General Decline in HealthPain or Aching in Your Shoulder, Back, Chest, or ArmRepeated Infections Such as Bronchitis and PneumoniaShortness of Breath With ActivityA Cough That Doesn’t...
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Connection Between Smoking And Asthmatic Male Patient

We have all probably heard at least once from different information sources that smoking cigarettes and tobacco are harmful to one's health. These products contain hundreds of destructive chemicals which are detrimental; not only to the smoker, but to those who get to inhale the smoke coming from the cigarettes or tobacco they puff. One of the illnesses that can be acquired by smoking is asthma. But what if the actual asthmatic...
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The Harmful Effects of Smoking While Pregnant

Smoking during pregnancy is more common than many of us would like to think. There are some women in today's society who want to quit, but honestly don't know how. In other instances, there are a very few women who don't care to think about their unborn child and the health risks that are involved.There are some women who are not aware of or don't understand how serious this matter is, or how serious is can become. With...
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Connection of Smoking and Weight Control in Men

A lot of male smokers know that smoking stifles the appetite and may assist with weight loss or weight maintenance. It is precisely for this reason that a lot of image-conscious smokers carry on smoking, even though they do wish to quit. But, is it a given that if one quits smoking one would gain weight? Absolutely not. Not everyone who stops smoking will gain weight. Even those who have the propensity to bulge don't have...
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Does Smoking and Heart Disease Have A Distinct Link?

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death among many individuals across the globe. Heart related issues are largely attributed to poor lifestyle including smoking. The question is, does smoking and heart disease have a distinct link? Cigarettes contain harmful ingredients such as nicotine. This increases the risk of heart disease by:Decreasing supply of oxygen to the heart,It damages cells that line blood vessels...
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Oral Cancer Facts - Know The Risks

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Oral Cancer is DeadlyOver 8,000 people die annually from oral and pharyngeal cancer. As the deadliest form of head and neck cancer, it is important to know the facts and risk factors associated with this form of cancer.Most people think that oral-pharyngeal cancer only affects people who smoke or use chewing tobacco. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In recent years, much of what we believed about risk factors...
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Surgery for Breast Cancer

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, then it is likely that your surgeon will recommend a mastectomy operation. There are several variations of the mastectomy procedure, and the most suitable for you will depend on your situation and the extent of the tumours in your breasts.If the tumour in your breast is small, then you may undergo a lumpectomy procedure. This is a common, safe procedure and involves removal...
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Something You Should Know About Prostate Problems

Prostate problems strike most men over the age of 50. The American Urological Association states that over 90% of all men will develop some kind of prostate problem during their lifetime. Of these, the most common prostate problems are:-- Prostatitis - caused by an inflammation-- Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate-- Prostate cancerInflammation In Prostate May Be SilentExamination...
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What Every Man Needs to Know About Prostate Examination and Diagnosis

Prostate cancer is a fairly serious blip on the male health radar as the third most common cancer in men over 70. Prostate cancer - and other prostate issues - can cause considerable discomfort, pain and even death, if they are left undiagnosed and untreated.I'll be honest with you: a prostate exam is no fun. No guy looks forward dropping trou for the annual check-up; but if you're smart, you'll bite the bullet and go anyway....
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Prostate Cancer: The Dreaded Prostate Biopsy and Alternatives

Many men do not realize that they have a choice when a physician recommends a prostate biopsy. Often they sit there in shock when told that they will need a biopsy. This scenario is played out over a million times annually though out the United States each year. The fact that alternative diagnostic procedures are not discussed or even brought to the patient's attention is amazing. It is important to note that medical practitioners...
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How To Have A Healthy Prostate

It is advisable for all men to have regular prostate check ups once they are over 40 and to do all they can to maintain a healthy prostate. This is even more true for men with a history of prostate cancer in their family as 40%s are linked in this way and the risk doubles if a brother is, or has been, diagnosed.The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system and its main function is to produce seminal fluid...
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3 Most Common Symptoms of Early Prostate Cancer

IntroductionWhen men reach and exceed 50 years of age, they become aware of problems they can develop with their prostate. The two major complications that could develop are an enlarged prostate and cancer of the prostate.According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation onein six men or 18 per cent of men in the United States will develop prostate cancer. Comparing that to developing an enlarged prostate, where all men,...
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Ondo targets delivery of 30, 000 babies yearly

 Ondo State Government said that more than 30, 000 pregnant women would be delivered safely of their babies with the replication of its safe motherhood (Abiye) programme in all the local government councils in the state.The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, who stated this in an interview with journalists, explained that the extension of the programme will cost the state, about N2bn.He explained that the pilot scheme...
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Acid Reflux/Heartburn - Simple Steps to Relief

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

You've seen the advertisements: Acid reflux is a horrible disease that can cause damage to theoesophagus and lead to cancer. Are these claims realistic, or simply exaggerated to sell overthe counter medications? The fact is that doctors don't even agree on the causes, treatments,and long-term risks related to heartburn, so you can believe what you want about the ads.Heartburn is the uncomfortable feeling resulting from acid reflux,...
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5 Myths About Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Sara spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in amild climate and is very athletic. She loves to swim, bike andplay games outdoors. Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so sheopts for tanning salons to get her 'golden glow' while being sureto apply sunscreen every day before heading out.Joseph lives in a cooler, northern climate. The summers can bevery humid, but most of the year is mild or even below freezingduring...
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PROSTATE CANCER

Introduction:-Prostate is a glandular organ present only in males.  It surrounds the neck of bladder & the first part of urethra and condributes a secretion to the semen. The gland is conical in shape and measures 3 cm in vertical diameter and 4 cm in transverse diameter.It has got five lobes anterior,posterior,two lateral and a median lobe.Since  the first part of the urethra pass through it any lesion in the prostate...
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SU2C and Raise Money For Cancer Research

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On Friday, September 7 at 8 pm ET, celebrities and musicians will come together to build awareness for cancer and raise money for cancer research through the Stand Up 2 Cancer (SU2C) telethon.100 percent of all public donations from the special will go to cancer research.   Watch the Stand Up 2 Cancer SpecialThe Stand Up 2 Cancer...
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Fibroadenoma |Cause, symptoms, Diagnosis and Homeopathy

Fibroadenoma is lump or a tumor in the breast which is benign (noncancerous). Usually it is not life threatening but can turn to cancer rarely. It effects mostly at 20s and 30s. It can occur during teenage time also.Causes for Fibroadenoma            A fibroadenoma is made up of breast...
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TESTIMONIES FROM ABIYE; SAFE MOTHERHOOD PROGRAMME

Skirat Taofeek ( Tailor )The Abiye programme is such a unique programme in ondo state. And they are really trying in all area. They don't collect any dime and they take care of me right from the time i registered  here for the antenatal to when i delivered. Even they normarlly attach  nurses that will be checking on me at home to...
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A Rare Case of Male Breast Cancer

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

At 41, Brian Place found a lump near his left nipple and dismissed it as a sort of injury from the rough games he had been involved with for most of his life.  He thought that the lump was probably a result of a collision with another rugby player.  Though his doctor didn't think much of the lump either, nevertheless, he advised Place to get a mammogram test.  When the ultrasound of the breast and a biopsy came...
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