tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33856100308061537902024-03-05T08:37:26.612-08:00Cancer Info Bloghealthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-38549116754255492242011-02-14T05:10:00.000-08:002011-02-14T05:15:42.094-08:00Dangers Of Asbestos Exposure, And Illnesses It Causes<div><br />
</div><div>Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that occur naturally from rock formations. They are mined in open pits. The fibers are fire and chemical resistant. They are durable and pliable. In the 1800s, they were mined in the United States. During world War II, they were used extensively for manufacturing building materials. Much was used for building ships. There are many benefits from its use. There are also many dangers related to it. As more cases are diagnosed each year, mesothelioma claims, and other related claims increase. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mesothelioma%20cancer" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for mesothelioma cancer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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It is still useful. It is used in making many useful products. It is not used as freely as it once was. It was mined in the U. S in the 1800s. During World War II, its use increased. It was used extensively in navy ship building. Now known that there are serious dangers related to its use. It is no longer mined in the U. S. The U. S. gets its supply from Canada.<br />
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Traces exist in the water, soil, and air. These traces generally pose no problems. Only when fibers are inhaled are they a health risk. Exposure may have been from work or home environment. The risk level depends on the concentration, frequency, and duration of exposure. Sofibers will be exhaled, while others lodge in lung tissue. Scarring and inflammation develops. After many years, the damage becomes severe enough to cause symptoms.<br />
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Asbestosis is one illness caused by its use. It is characterized by shortness of breath, productive cough, loss of appetite, and chest discomfort. Crackling breath sounds may be noted. It is serious, but it is not malignant. Permanent lung damage develops. Risk for lung <span class="il">cancer</span> increases.<br />
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Other noncancerous conditions include damages of the membrane which lines the lungs, and the abdominal contents. Changes such as thickening, plaques, or calcifications take place. Fluid may collect between the lung and the membrane. Breathing becomes difficult as a result of these changes.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=141342001X&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Related malignant illnesses are lung <span class="il">cancer</span> and mesothelioma. Lung <span class="il">cancer</span> is <span class="il">cancer</span> of the lung tissue. Mesothelioma is <span class="il">cancer</span> of the lining of the lungs and of the abdomen. Symptoms of these malignancies are the same as with non malignancies. In addition, coughing up blood, extreme weakness, and anemia are usually present. Lung <span class="il">cancer</span> and mesothelioma claims are quite common today. Mesothelioma is sometimes called asbestos <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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Cancerous conditions caused by exposure are lung <span class="il">cancer</span> and mesothelioma. Lung <span class="il">cancer</span> is malignancy of the lung tissue itself. Mesothelioma is <span class="il">cancer</span> of the lining of the lung and abdomen. Any cancerous condition is serious, and may be life threatening. When illnesses occur due to exposure, the manufacturer may be liable. Expenses due to health damages, health care costs, and loss of wages may be recovered. Legal questions are best answered by a lawyer. Those specializing in exposure related problems, such as mesothelioma claims, are a wise choice.<br />
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Asbestos is still used for the manufacture of many products. Things such as floor tiles, automobile brake shoes, clutches, and gaskets may contain small amounts. Its use, however is not available to the general public. Its manufacture and use is regulated by governmental agencies. Only when the microscopic fibers are inhaled is it a health hazard. Laws are in place to prevent this from happening. Because problems can lie dormant for ten to forty years, mesothelioma claims, and others, are common in today's courtrooms. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mesothelioma%20cancer" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for mesothelioma cancer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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<div>Learn more about asbestos injury lawyers. Visit <a href="http://www.asbestosinjurylawyers.com/" target="_blank">www.AsbestosInjuryLawyers.com</a> where you can find out all about how to make asbestosis claims and get the compensation you deserve.</div></div>healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-33921187296098084622011-02-09T01:11:00.000-08:002011-02-09T01:11:31.123-08:00Hyperpigmentation Treatment Could Be Associated With Cancer<div><br />
</div><div>There are a lot of people that are dealing with hyperpigmentation problems and if you are one of them you should know that there are a lot of creams on the market that you will be able to use and they are mostly containing an ingredient that is called Hydroquinone. You should know that when it comes to this ingredient it is very much dangerous and there have been many studies around it and the conclusion is that it can lead to <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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When the European Union became aware of it, it utterly banned any creams out there that are incorporating this dangerous ingredient. But the bad news is that when it comes to the US, the ingredient has not been banned there yet and there are still many websites that are selling such creams which are putting the lives of many people in danger.<br />
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If you are a consumer, then you will always need to make sure that you are very well informed about the products that you are buying form your local pharmacy in order to have your pigmentation problems solved. You should know that Hydroquinone is just one of the examples out there. On the market, there are hundreds of other products that contain a lot of toxic ingredients.<br />
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The damage that this kind of ingredient will cause to the skin will be similar to the damage that you will receive if you will decide to stay out in the sun for prolonged periods of time. If you are dealing with hyperpigmentation on your face and you will take the necessary steps in order to get rid of it, your skin will become much more sensitive to sunlight. So, you should know that the only way you could have your skin lightened is to have the level of melanin inside your body inhibited. If you don't know about melanin you should know that it is responsible for your skin's color. The pigment will have the UV rays converted into heat that is harmless and thus the deeper layers are protected. But in some cases, the damage that will be caused will lead to <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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The free radical damage will most of the times cause <span class="il">cancer</span>. Creams that use the Q10 coenzyme are the best for dealing with sun damaged skin and there are many tests that have been performed in specialized clinics which have proven this. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=q10%20coenzyme" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for q10 coenzyme</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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Make sure you will buy a cream that's rich in extra-pone nut grass extract. Before you will get to delve into taking any creams or medicines for your hyperkeratosis, consult your doctor.<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="il">Cancer</span> ribbon tattoos are usually made by people in remembrance of somebody who they were very closed to. Some people have the conception, that it's a wonderful cause to get a tattoo done for the person who means a lot for you. The pain which the person has to undergo while getting a tattoo done is quite less as compared to the person who had to suffer with the worst disease known as <span class="il">Cancer</span>. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=cancer%20ribbon%20tattoos" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for cancer ribbon tattoos</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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There is no fixed place for the <span class="il">Cancer</span> ribbon tattoos. It can be made at any place on the body surface starting from hands to legs, anywhere. There is no compulsion as to the place where to make it. The ribbons can be of different colors such as white, purple, green, red. There is no fixed color code for <span class="il">cancer</span> patients. It is just made in the name of a person.<br />
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Death that occurs through <span class="il">cancer</span> is very is very disheartening and the loss is unbearable. There are so many people all over the world who die out of <span class="il">cancer</span> every day and the family members who stay behind are the people who know what the meaning of loss is.<br />
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It shatters the family, friends and relatives so as to come out of the pain and do something people often opt for making a tattoo in their names. The tattoo can be in combination with different other things such as a rose or a white dove or it can be butterfly according to the choice of the person.<br />
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The ribbon can also be written with the name of the person or the date can also be tattooed with the ribbon. The design can be created by the person by their innovative ideas or the set designs which are known by the person who does the tattoo.<br />
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The <span class="il">Cancer</span> ribbon tattoos that are made on the body make the person remember the importance of the person in the life. Nobody can replace anyone, and the pain is beyond explanation. It is just a way to take out the pain from within the person, as words are not always enough to reduce the pain in anyway, so people feel by making tattoos and piercing the pain can be out. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=cancer%20ribbon%20tattoos" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for cancer ribbon tattoos</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="il">Cancer</span> is among the major causes of deaths in almost every country. And oral <span class="il">cancer</span> is one form of it that has afflicted millions of people around the world. Perhaps it is time that you learn about the main oral <span class="il">cancer</span> symptoms and what you can do to avoid them.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1588903095&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>It is often hard to maintain a very healthy lifestyle and most of us are struggling just to get enough exercise each day and eat the right kinds of food. But there is a big part of our population who are smoking heavily. And it is about time that they should stop this nasty habit because smoking has been linked to oral <span class="il">cancer</span>. There are many Melbourne dentists who prescribe to their patients to stop smoking for a better oral health.<br />
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Listed below are the 7 most common oral <span class="il">cancer</span> symptoms. You should always be aware of these symptoms and it would be better if you can do a self-examination at least once a month.<br />
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1. Too much bleeding of the gums without clear explanation as to the cause.<br />
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2. You can feel some lumps on your lips or gums.<br />
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3. Chronic sore throat.<br />
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4. You lose weight with your even trying to do it.<br />
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5. Unexplained pain in the mouth area.<br />
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6. There is a sudden change in your voice or it turns hoarse.<br />
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7. There are sores on your face particularly near your mouth and these sores do not heal for more than 2 weeks.<br />
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These are just some of the symptoms that you should be looking out for just to be on the safe side. Most especially if you admit that you are a heavy smoker. <br />
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Now that you know the oral health and smoking are related, let us discuss some of the ways that you can prevent these from occurring. <br />
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Laboratory tests have shown that cigarette smoking is one of the top causes of oral <span class="il">cancer</span>. This should be enough reason for you to finally stop smoking. Because if you take cigarette smoking out of the equation, you are greatly lowering your chances of getting <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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Cigarettes are not just the culprit when it comes to smoking. If you are using other types of tobacco products you should stop using those too. And not only tobacco but also alcohol. When it comes to alcohol just drink in moderation and you should have no problem with it.<br />
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You can also avoid getting oral <span class="il">cancer</span> by not spending too much time under direct sunlight. It is the exposure to the ultraviolet rays that is really harmful and can damage your cells. Put on a sunscreen if you really need to be outside for a prolonged period of time.<br />
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You should also eat a healthy and balanced diet. Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants which help fight off free radicals and other elements that can cause <span class="il">cancer</span>. One way to do this is by making sure your meals are colorful. What this means is you should eat green leafy vegetable, a variety of fruits, and foods that are less fatty.<br />
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And lastly, the best prevention that you can do to avoid seeing oral <span class="il">cancer</span> symptoms is by regularly visiting your dentist and asking for a full dental check up. Your dentist will then be able to see any signs of problems that might have started to occur and therefore can prescribe the best treatment for you.<br />
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<hr />healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-36474133749434028302011-02-01T00:45:00.000-08:002011-02-01T00:45:51.063-08:00Cancer Prevention And Green Tea Consumption<div><br />
</div><div>Most of us are scared rigid of contracting <span class="il">cancer</span>. That is perfectly understandable - who wants to spend a couple of years experiencing chemotherapy just to die a few years later? Or even if you recover it is a few years out of your life that have been worrying and gruelling. And not just for the patient but for friends and family as well.<br />
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So, individuals do everything they can to reduce the risks of contracting <span class="il">cancer</span>. Most of us do not think we know how to do this, others are not certain, but they have heard or read something that sounds 'around about correct' and others are convinced that they know how to avoid getting <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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My wife is certain that I might get <span class="il">cancer</span> from eating burnt toast and others are convinced that they can stave off <span class="il">cancer</span> by saturating their flesh with green tea. It has frequently been pointed out and for decades too, that countries where green tea is the norm, say the Far East, have a much lower rate of <span class="il">cancer</span> than we do in the West. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=green%20tea%20extract" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for green tea extract</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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And this is probably true at the moment. But why is it a fact? I live in Asia and diabetes is the number one cause of death near me. Do Asians not get <span class="il">cancer</span> as much as we do because they drink green tea or for other reasons?<br />
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In fact, where I live in Northern Thailand, I have never seen anyone drink tea or coffee or accept a cup off me, except my wife. People here drink water or alcohol, depending on the time of day. Kids like Cola or Sprite or whatever because they watch too much TV, but drink a lot of water.<br />
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It is said that green tea is an anti-oxidant and it is alleged that anti-oxidants help get rid of free radicals which could cause <span class="il">cancer</span>. If this is true, then the claims for green tea are maybe more substantial.<br />
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However, the claims are so all-embracing that it makes me sceptical. I am reading a report just now that claims that green tea will prevent the formation of cancerous cells in the: "... aesophagus, bladder, on the skin, in the ovaries, the pancreas and the prostate".<br />
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That is a very tall order indeed.<br />
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The problem for me with all these claims is that they are not corroborated - there are no references that you can follow that do not lead to businesses selling green tea. This is a difficulty.<br />
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Some will say that the government or the pharmaceutical companies are suppressing the information because they want to sell more expensive drugs - and this may be a fact - grist to the mill for conspiracy theorists and retailers of Chinese tea.<br />
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Now that we appear to be entering into a 'new era', a more sceptical and more enlightened era (thanks a great deal to the World Wide Web), couldn't someone do some investigation on green tea and Acai berries and all the rest of the stuff you read of in your junk emails and put an end once and for all to the false hopes, if that is what they are, that we are being sold each day by unscrupulous advertisers hoping for a quick buck? [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=green%20tea%20extract" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for green tea extract</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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<div>Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on quite a few topics, but is now involved with the <a href="http://signsandsymptomsofovariancancer.org/stages-of-ovarian-cancer.html" target="_blank">stages of ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span></a>. If you want to know more, please visit our web site at <a href="http://signsandsymptomsofovariancancer.org/" target="_blank">Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian <span class="il">Cancer</span></a></div></div>healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-83610644884445653322011-01-29T00:48:00.000-08:002011-01-29T00:48:17.071-08:00Hodgkins Disease and Lymph Node Cancer<div><br />
</div><div>Lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> or lymphoma is a <span class="il">cancer</span> that makes up close to 5 % in all cancers. It mostly effects adult males but is not exclusive to males. Those most in danger are between the age range of fifteen and thirty four and those over the age of sixty -four. This does not show that anybody just outside of this age ranges isn't in danger but statistically it does seem to drop within those age brackets at a higher rate. Like all other types of <span class="il">cancer</span>, quick diagnosis and therapy is the main element to a greater possibility of recovery.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0804768668&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Hodgkins Illness is a type of lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> but is uncommon in its occurrence. It also statistically effects mainly men around the ages of 16 and thirty-four and adult males over the age of fifty-four but is not exclusive to men only. A few of the most common indication of Hodgkins Disease are night sweats, inexplicable wight loss, continuous tiredness and inexplicable feeling sick. If you're having any or all of these signs and symptoms it really is wise to have your self inspected by a medical professional because these also could be the signs of yet another illness.<br />
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Other remaining kinds of lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> are known as non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The vast majority of lymph node cancers treated are of the non-Hodgkins kind. The the signs of non-Hodgkins lymphoma will be the exact same as Hodgkins Disease. Night sweats, unusual feeling sick, chronic weakness and unusual slimming.Lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> is also referred to as lymphatic <span class="il">cancer</span>. Individuals with a relatives history of lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> statistically fall within a greater risk group of getting the disease. This is true for both males and females.<br />
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Lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> is a sort of <span class="il">cancer</span> that involves the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a vital part of the bodies immune system. Statistically, the occurrence of lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> has grown something like seventy-five % since nineteen-seventy-three within the Usa. Analysis has says something like one in fifty-two adult men and 1 in sixty-one ladies inside the United States will deal non Hodgkin lymphoma in their life-time. Research has showed that a more significant contact with herbicides and pesticide sprays is greatly liable for this improve.<br />
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Lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> is treatable and if identified early on and with effective treatment a person with lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> has a significantly greater likelihood than ever prior to of being treated of the disease and if cured can expect to live a long and typical life. Many new and ground breaking treatment methods for lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> have already been developed and are now accessible. The professional medical community has a increased understanding of lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> when compared to years past. Treatment options that were once experimental and have been discovered to be efficient are now employed to handle and cure lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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As a person ages it really is to be predicted that he or she will face medical obstacles, it is part of the aging procedure. Lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span> may be one of those conflicts you encounter in your life's journey. How peacefully these troubles are beaten depends significantly on how you approach them. A fighting mindset has been confirmed time and once more to be a impressive tool to have inside your toolbox when struggling cancers of many kinds. Acknowledging conquer in any difficulty virtually ensures defeat. The will to combat and live on has carried so many <span class="il">cancer</span> survivors to win over the illness.<br />
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<div>Learn more about <a href="http://lymphnodecancer.xanga.com/" target="_blank">lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span></a>. Stop by Dimitry Belorussov's site where you can find out all about <a href="http://lymphonodecancer.blog.com/" target="_blank">lymph node <span class="il">cancer</span></a> and what it can do for you.</div></div>healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-44471012508615833112011-01-21T00:45:00.000-08:002011-01-21T00:45:20.905-08:00Preventing Colon Cancers<div><br />
</div><div>Colon cancers or more incisively called colorectal cancers are malignant neoplastic diseases of the colon, appendix, and rectum. The <span class="il">cancer</span> normally results from a kind of mushroom shaped polyps or growths, called adenomatous polyps, located within the colon. They are mostly benign but if left long enough without intervention can often develop into colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span>. <span class="il">Cancer</span> localised to the colon area is diagnosed by using colonoscopy. Individuals with a family history of colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span> or even adenomatous polyps are to a greater extent susceptible to the disease. So are people whose family has a history of what is known as Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal <span class="il">Cancer</span> (HNPCC) which caused due to a genetic sensitivity towards a variety of cancers.<br />
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If the <span class="il">cancer</span> is situated near the lower bowel or anus, the signs include variation in stool pattern, blood presence in stool, constipation, and looseness of the bowels. Primary symptoms include iron deficiency anemia, feverishness, tiredness, and weight loss. Just so you don't get afraid, if you have these, showing these symptoms does not necessarily mean you are suffering from colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span> - colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span> will will however generally display these symptoms. Even blood and pain, bowel troubles, or other troubles could be due to different intestinal troubles such as diverticulitis or a hemorrhoid. Both, even hemorrhoids could be treated by surgery and other noninvasive methods.<br />
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Nevertheless, you will have to consult a physician if you see any of these signs, specially if you have a family history or personal medical history of colon <span class="il">cancer</span>; not just because of the <span class="il">cancer</span> risk, but because none of these including anemia, constipation, or a hemorrhoid should be left unattended.<br />
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Yes, colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span> can be avoided. By making modifications in your lifestyle and taking a few essential precautions. The life style changes include dropping unhealthy habits such as alcohol abuse and smoking, eating a diet rich in fiber, vegetables, and fruits, and living an active life-style. Taking vitamin B6 and not taking external hormones once you have turned forty also reduces the chances. Get a colonoscopy every five years if you have a family or personal history of the <span class="il">cancer</span> or if you have reached 50. Also, it is better to have adenomatous polyps taken off as soon as they are diagnosed (they will be determined during colonoscopy) since if left alone they have a very high chance of developing into the <span class="il">cancer</span>. Colon cancers can be treated if caught in young stages. Do not get afraid. Consult your doctor.<br />
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</div><div>The symptoms of ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span> are fairly problematic to recognize regrettably. This is because they are similar to the indications of regular menstruation or menopause that many (or most) women experience frequently anyway. The chance that women who still menstruate have, is if they notice that some of the regular feelings are not quite right. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ovarian%20cancer" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for ovarian cancer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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Menopausal women have a bigger problem because they are new to their condition and it is so erratic anyway. The indications of ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span> include: abdominal pain, a feeling of being bloated, twinges and tiredness.<br />
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That is why it is so difficult to use these symptoms as predictors or ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span>. However, if you have these indications at a time when you would not normally do so, or if they last longer than usual, then it would be worth checking with a doctor or your gynecologist.<br />
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If you are concerned, naturally, you will need to get a check up, but if you are 'umming and ahhing', try to find out whether someone in your family has had ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span> before. There is a tendency for it to run in families, but that is a fact or most forms of <span class="il">cancer</span> really.<br />
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However, if you are looking into your family's history of <span class="il">cancer</span>, bear in mind that <span class="il">cancer</span> can out itself in different ways. for example, a man obviously cannot get ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span>, but if your dad died of <span class="il">cancer</span> you have an increased likelihood as well, albeit it in possibly another kind.<br />
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Age is another issue in the likelihood of someone having this form of <span class="il">cancer</span> - the older the more likely to be expected. There is also another bizarre twist here. Women who have had a number of children are least at risk, women who have chosen not to have children are more at danger, and women who have always been incapable of having children are most at danger.<br />
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The fact is that this is such a difficult form of <span class="il">cancer</span> to home-diagnose that it is hardly worth the effort. You have to listen to your body and trust your gut feelings. If things are not the same as you are used to, go and have a check up as soon as you can.<br />
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Apart from that, go for a ordinary check up anyway. Different countries have different recommendations, but whatever advice that your doctor or gynecologist gives you, you ought to follow. Ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span> can be treated successfully and not just that but if it is caught early enough in young women, treatment does not necessarily mean loss of fertility.<br />
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So, the watchword is do not miss your check ups. Almost 75% of women who are diagnosed early can expect a complete recovery. Young women have an even higher chance than older women, which means that older women should go for check ups more often than younger women.<br />
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Do not be apathetic about this form of <span class="il">cancer</span> even though the symptoms of ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span> are not simple to recognize, in fact that is a very good reason for you to let an expert check you out. The tests are not invasive and consist of only a blood test and an ultra sound scan. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ovarian%20cancer" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for ovarian cancer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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<div>Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on a number of subjects, but is now involved with the <a href="http://signsandsymptomsofovariancancer.org/stages-of-ovarian-cancer.html" target="_blank">stages of ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span></a>. If you would like to know more, please visit our web site at <a href="http://signsandsymptomsofovariancancer.org/" target="_blank">Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian <span class="il">Cancer</span></a></div></div>healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-38609809338288074742011-01-17T01:18:00.000-08:002011-01-17T01:18:57.499-08:00Cancer Prevention And What Green Tea Can Do<div><br />
</div><div>Most people are scared stiff of contracting <span class="il">cancer</span>. That is perfectly understandable - who wants to spend a couple of years experiencing chemotherapy just to die a couple of years later? Or even if you recover it is a couple of years out of your life that have been worrying and gruelling. And not merely for the patient but for friends and family too.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1601451830&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>So, some people do everything possible to reduce the risks of developing <span class="il">cancer</span>. Most of us do not think we know how to do this, others are not certain, but they have heard or read something that sounds 'around about correct' and others are convinced that they know how to avoid contracting <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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My wife is convinced that I might get <span class="il">cancer</span> from eating burnt toast and others are convinced that they can stave off <span class="il">cancer</span> by saturating their flesh with green tea. It has often been pointed out and for decades as well, that countries where green tea is the norm, say the Far East, have a much lower incidence of <span class="il">cancer</span> than we do in the West.<br />
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And this is almost certainly a fact at the moment. But why is it true? I live in Asia and diabetes is the number one cause of death near me. Do Asians not get <span class="il">cancer</span> as much as we do because they drink green tea or for other reasons?<br />
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In fact, where I live in Northern Thailand, I have never seen anyone drink tea or coffee or accept a cup off me, except my wife. Villagers here drink water or alcohol, depending on the time of day. Kids love Cola or Sprite or whatever because they watch as well much television, but drink a lot of water.<br />
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It is said that green tea is an anti-oxidant and it is alleged that anti-oxidants help get rid of free radicals which could cause <span class="il">cancer</span>. If this is true, then the claims for green tea are maybe more substantial.<br />
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However, the claims are so all-embracing that it makes me sceptical. I am reading a report just now that claims that green tea will prevent the formation of cancerous cells in the: "... aesophagus, bladder, on the skin, in the ovaries, the pancreas and the prostate".<br />
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That is a very tall order indeed.<br />
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The problem for me with all these claims is that they are not corroborated - there are no references that you can follow that do not lead to firms selling green tea. This is a difficulty.<br />
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Some will say that the government or the pharmaceutical businesses are suppressing the information because they want to sell more expensive drugs - and this might be the case - grist to the mill for conspiracy theorists and retailers of Chinese tea.<br />
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Now that we appear to be entering into a 'new era', a more sceptical and more enlightened era (thanks a great deal to the World Wide Web), couldn't someone do some investigation on green tea and Acai berries and all the rest of the stuff you read of in your junk emails and put an end once and for all to the false hopes, if that is what they are, that we are being sold each day by unscrupulous advertisers hoping for a quick buck?<br />
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<div>Owen Jones, the writer of this piece, writes on a number of topics, but is now involved with the <a href="http://signsandsymptomsofovariancancer.org/stages-of-ovarian-cancer.html" target="_blank">stages of ovarian <span class="il">cancer</span></a>. If you want to know more, please visit our web site at <a href="http://signsandsymptomsofovariancancer.org/" target="_blank">Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian <span class="il">Cancer</span></a></div></div>healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-10853649220464189552011-01-13T06:24:00.000-08:002011-01-13T06:24:32.931-08:00Men's Health - Dealing With Advance Prostate Cancer<div><br />
</div><div>Prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> is something that you simply could have to deal with inside your life. If you will get through it with treatment and come out around the other facet, you're very fortunate and you might have been provided the present of life. Nevertheless, occasionally we have to deal with worse.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=061514022X&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Advance <span class="il">cancer</span> of the prostate is something that no 1 wants to listen to, due to the fact it isn't good news. Usually, when you hear advance prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> it means that something moved wrong using the <span class="il">cancer</span> and it has gotten for the point where there isn't a great deal that can be completed.<br />
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In case you can catch <span class="il">cancer</span> early you can find several ways that you are able to go about treating it. Even so, normally advance <span class="il">cancer</span> of prostate means that there is not much therapy that it is possible to do.<br />
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You shouldn't give up hope, since even advance prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> can sometimes be treated by way of a rigorous course of chemo and by surgical procedure. It might be that by hanging on and being really fortunate, it is possible to nevertheless beat your advance prostate <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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Finding Peace of mind in Treatment<br />
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Nevertheless, many instances advance prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> is truly fatal. This means that there's nothing that can be done for your <span class="il">cancer</span>, and eventually you'll succumb to it. In the event you have already been identified as having advance prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> you'll find numerous points that you can do to ensure that you are able to live the rest of the life in comfort.<br />
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Very first of most, discuss together with your loved ones what your wishes are if you're to obtain quite sick. You need to make certain which the men and women about you're aware with the points that you want and also the issues which you don't want. Then, you must surround your self with the folks that you worry about and do the items which you really like to complete.<br />
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The excellent issue is should you have advance prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> and there's no treatment that can help you, you'll are able to spend your remaining time treatment free. This means that you won't be in also significantly pain, hopefully.<br />
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If you are diagnosed with advance <span class="il">cancer</span> of prostate do not really feel like it really is the end of your line to suit your needs. Progress in treatment are being created every day, and there is often something that will be attempted. Also, the power of spirit and power of a good attitude is usually some thing that could lead you to being cured.<br />
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One of the most common brain tumor symptoms in children is a headache. Headaches in adults are very common, and are usually not serious. Children don't typically get headaches as often as adults. Although a headache will usually not mean a brain tumor in a child, a persistent headache in a child should be evaluated by a doctor. According to Penn State Children's Hospital, up to 65 percent of children with a brain tumor will have headaches as a symptom<br />
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Morning Vomiting<br />
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Nausea and vomiting, especially if it occurs in the morning can be a brain tumor symptom in children. Brain tumors can cause an increase in intracranial pressure inside the brain. When this occurs, vomiting may result.<br />
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Personality Changes<br />
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All parents know their child may get cranky or moody from time to time. However, sudden personality changes, such as anger or depression may be a symptom. Although personality changes could also mean other problems, if they are experienced with other symptoms, a trip to the doctor is warranted.<br />
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Seizures<br />
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Depending on the size of the tumor and where it is located in the brain, a seizure may be a brain tumor symptom in children. Although seizures can occur with a tumor located anywhere in the brain, they are more common if the tumor is in the front or middle of the brain.<br />
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Weakness<br />
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Weakness may occur as a childhood brain tumor symptom. Walking may become difficult. Parents or caregivers may notice the child appear to be limping. Although there is not pain in the legs, the limping is caused by weakness on one side of the body. Coordination may also be impaired. The child may be bumping into things.<br />
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It's important to remember, although it is the second most common type of <span class="il">cancer</span> in childhood, pediatric brain tumors are still rare. Other medical conditions can be the cause of the symptoms above. However, if a child experiences one or more symptoms, it is advisable to have a physical exam and evaluate your child's condition.<br />
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A neurological exam, physical and possibly a CT scan of the brain may be ordered to help make a diagnosis of a childhood brain tumor. Treatment often includes surgery, radiation and possible chemotherapy to treat a pediatric brain tumor.<br />
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Detecting a brain tumor actually is a two-step process.<br />
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The first part is your responsibility.<br />
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As a tumor grows it will increase pressure that will cause such side effects as headaches, vomiting, and sleepiness and with some people seizures.<br />
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Kathleen Hall in "Quality Health," has posted an article that further explains that brain tumors produce "neurological deficits" that "...destroy brain tissue...exerting pressure on the brain...causing vision, speech and walking problems."<br />
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So the first part is for you to identify your symptoms and to follow-up on them. The question becomes when do I follow up? After all many of us get headaches all of the time. Also to a lesser degree we may have other symptoms.<br />
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The key is length of time and consistency. If you have a headache for five days in a row and perhaps it is a little more severe then you should consider at least calling your doctor. They know the questions to ask that might be a little more sophisticated.<br />
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We all get the flu at one time or another and there are other problems that may make us throw up. However, if we do five days in a row or if we do in connection with another symptom like a headache then we should call the doctor.<br />
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Part two is the doctor's part.<br />
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You've done your part when you isolate the symptoms and get in touch with the doctor. Now what he or she will do is run one or all of several tests.<br />
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The physician can perform a number of neurological exams that test your vision and hearing and coordination among other things.<br />
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They can use a CT scan or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) along with other X-ray/imaging procedures to get an exact look at the tumor.<br />
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Also they can use tissue sampling of the offending growth or part of the brain they think is a problem.<br />
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There is always a chance that you will not have a problem. In fact most of the time symptoms do not equal brain tumor. However if you would have a brain tumor this is one time you definitely want to catch it early.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1601451830&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Diet is always the number one factor when it comes to preventing <span class="il">cancer</span> through lifestyle changes. This will mean eating less of food that are believed to promote <span class="il">cancer</span> and more of those that fight it. We should learn to avoid meats such as pork, beef and chicken. It is a known fact that these foods create highly acidic cellular environments which will not be good for someone who is trying to prevent or control cancerous cells. We should do everything we can to be able to limit our intake of these foods.<br />
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Conversely, what we should learn to eat more of are fruits and vegetables, especially those with proven anti-<span class="il">cancer</span> benefits. Broccoli is one of the most popular among these anti-<span class="il">cancer</span> vegetables, along with those in the cruciferous family such as cabbage. Drinking red wine before meals is something we could start making a habit of. The grapes used for this wine have high resveratrol content which is another known anti-<span class="il">cancer</span> nutrient. Fruits and vegetables are always our best friends when it comes to prevention of <span class="il">cancer</span> and even other diseases and conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, etc.<br />
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Because we know that most lifestyle-related cancers come from what we eat, it is important that we also make it a habit to cleanse our colons simply by drinking more water. Ten to twelve glasses everyday is the recommended normal water intake, but for those who would like to arm themselves with greater protection against <span class="il">cancer</span>, more than this could be needed. We may have to make more frequent trips to the bathroom, but definitely, this is so much better than having to make those trips to the doctor or a chemotherapy session.<br />
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And then, there's exercise which is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. When we exercise, we improve our blood circulation and circulatory functions and this allows us to get rid of toxins in our bodies. As we detoxify regularly, we can expect to reduce our risks of developing <span class="il">cancer</span> or any other disease we may be faced with. "<br />
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<span class="il">Cancer</span> is a disease that affects many parts of the body. From the brain and nervous system to the skin and organs, it's a disease that has many symptoms, depending on which form of <span class="il">cancer</span> you may have. Usually it involves pain or odd symptoms that come as a result of a tumor growing large, and pressing on vital organs of the body as it grows ever larger. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=cancer%20step%20outside%20the%20box" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for cancer step outside the box</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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As an example of how diverse the symptoms can be, bladder <span class="il">cancer</span> may manifest itself in the form of urination problems. Urinating too often or not enough is an example of how a growing tumor can impact different systems of the body. Sometimes you might feel like you have to go to the bathroom, only once there, you aren't able to.<br />
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Skin <span class="il">cancer</span> is easily spotted. If you have been in the sun a lot, even just as a child and you are now an adult, then you will constantly be in need of skin checks. Look for any lumps that have no color, or are brown and dark colored. These lumps could be small tumors. Luckily, this is one of the easiest cancers to spot and treat.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0972886788&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Harder to spot cancers would include prostate and breast <span class="il">cancer</span>. Although breast <span class="il">cancer</span> is commonly thought to afflict only females, it can also be present in males. Prostate <span class="il">cancer</span> is a more serious problem for males which females can't contract. Both gender issues must be checked regularly with a doctor, as warning signs don't often come soon enough for anyone to spot on their own.<br />
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Not all symptoms of <span class="il">cancer</span> are bad in the eyes of some. Weight loss is one symptom that women and some men might actually enjoy, and therefore, not notice. If you notice that you are losing weight despite eating correctly over a long period of time, it's time to see the doctor. Other eating problems like not feeling hungry like you once were is another possible symptom that could hint at digestive <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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In Conclusion<br />
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You should have a personal relationship with your doctor: one that allows you to go in for a visit whenever you feel you have a problem. Don't jeopardize your health just because you think it might be a hassle to get checked out. It's better to be alive and safe than in serious danger.<br />
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<div>The condition commonly known as <span class="il">cancer</span> actually comprises over 200 different diseases, all with some traits in common. <span class="il">Cancer</span> can affect virtually every part of the body, from the skin to the internal organs. The diseases known as <span class="il">cancer</span> are characterized by abnormal cell division and their ability to invasively spread from one area to another. <span class="il">Cancer</span> is generally named for whatever body part it originates in or the type of tissue it first infects. For instance:<br />
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- Adenocarcinomas are found in glandular tissue.<br />
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- Sarcomas are found in connective tissue.<br />
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- Adenosarcomas can be found in both gland tissues and connective tissues.<br />
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- Leukemias are cancers that affect blood cells.<br />
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- Lymphomas affect the lymph nodes.<br />
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- Around 85% of all cancers consist of solid tumors.<br />
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Reproductive cancers make up about 50% of all cases in women. These types include breast <span class="il">cancer</span> or pelvic area cancers. The second most common <span class="il">cancer</span>-related death for women is caused by lung <span class="il">cancer</span>, but the primary <span class="il">cancer</span>-related causes of death for women are breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. The key to overcoming them is to catch them early, so testing is important. There are also some diet choices that can reduce the risk of <span class="il">cancer</span>. Even after <span class="il">cancer</span> is diagnosed, diet can be helpful during treatment.<br />
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These warning signs are not perfect indicators of <span class="il">cancer</span>, but they are signs to watch for so you may be checked by a doctor just in case they occur:<br />
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- A notable change in bladder or bowel habits<br />
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- A sore that does not appear to be healing<br />
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- Any unusual bleeding or discharge<br />
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- A thickening or a lump anywhere on your body<br />
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- Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing<br />
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- Changes in a wart or mole<br />
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- A persistent cough or an unusually hoarse voice<br />
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None of these are a definite sign of <span class="il">cancer</span>, and some cancers develop without any warning at all, existing for years or even decades before detection. It is important to be tested regularly for various cancers, even if the course after detection is merely to wait and see.<br />
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<span class="il">Cancer</span> Screenings<br />
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Here are some tests the American <span class="il">Cancer</span> Society recommends for those without other significant risk factors. Those with an increased risk, including a family history of certain cancers, should follow the advice of a doctor.<br />
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- Men and women should both begin flexible sigmoidoscopy at age fifty, with further checks every three to five years.<br />
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- Men and women should also start a fecal occult blood test (tests for bowel <span class="il">cancer</span>) starting at age fifty and repeated yearly.<br />
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- Digital rectal exams should start at age forty for everyone and be performed yearly.<br />
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- Pap tests should be done by all women who are either sexually active or over the age of eighteen. This checks the cervical cells for <span class="il">cancer</span>. The intervals for these tests should be determined by the woman's doctor.<br />
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- Women eighteen to forty should have pelvic exams every one to three years, while women over forty should have one every year.<br />
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- After menopause, women should have endometrial tissue samples taken. The doctor will determine the frequency after the first time.<br />
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- Breast self-examinations should be performed once every month by women once they reach the age of eighteen. A doctor can show the correct way to perform one.<br />
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- Mammography should be performed beginning at age 50 and repeated every one or two years - more for a woman determined to be at high risk.<br />
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Food Choices That Help Prevent <span class="il">Cancer</span><br />
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The American <span class="il">Cancer</span> Society recommends several foods to reduce the risk of certain cancers.<br />
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- Soy beans or dried beans contain plant estrogen, which helps prevent against some pelvic cancers and breast <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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- Tomatoes, carrots, and red peppers contain a healthy amount of vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, which guard against prostate <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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- Greens and cruciferous vegetables are good at reducing the risk of some cancers more common in men, including esophageal, lung, rectal, stomach, and colon cancers. They may even reduce the risk of certain other cancers, such as breast, bladder, pancreas, and larynx cancers.<br />
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- Olive oil is known to reduce the risk of breast <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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- Milk and milk products reduce the risks of both breast and colon cancers.<br />
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- Salmon and other oily fish can help ward off <span class="il">cancer</span> in general.<br />
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Other Food Combinations that Can Reduce <span class="il">Cancer</span> Risk<br />
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- Ground flaxseed contains lignans, fiber, and plant-sourced omega-3s. Eat this with berries, cottage cheese, or soybeans to help ward against breast <span class="il">cancer</span>, prostate <span class="il">cancer</span>, and colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span>. Just mix a few berries and tablespoon of ground flaxseed into a serving of low-fat cottage cheese.<br />
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- Stir-fry some of your favorite vegetables in a little bit of quality olive oil to better absorb nutrients and protect yourself against certain types of cancers.<br />
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- Get a good tea that you enjoy, like white, green, black, red, or herbal and some silken tofu to make a delicious dessert. After brewing the tea, let it cool to room temperature. Blend soft tofu to an extra cream consistency, and then stir a half cup to a full cup of tea into it. You can add some berries for flavor or add some raw almonds. It can be served at room temperature or chilled if you prefer a firmer texture. This has elements that may stop <span class="il">cancer</span> before it even appears.<br />
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- Regular low-fat dairy products and foods with vitamin D can lower the likelihood of the appearance of colorectal <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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The Importance of Protein<br />
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Protein is also very helpful in combating <span class="il">cancer</span>, either in preventing it or helping with treatment. The antibodies in your immune system are composed of protein, so you'll need it to keep your immune system strong. Protein also builds muscle and aids the body in renewing itself, so it will even contribute to your overall health. Profect, a liquid protein shot from Protica, is a source of protein that contains 25 grams of protein per serving. At less than three ounces per serving, you can take it wherever you need to go. Not only does it provide a shot of necessary protein, it contains all the vitamin C and 10% of the vitamins B you will need during your day.<br />
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Smoking cigarette smoking is one of the main reasons of lung <span class="il">cancer</span>. 90% of the cancers have been caused by use of tobacco. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemical compounds, many of which have been shown to be <span class="il">cancer</span>-causing or carcinogenic. The two primary carcinogens in tobacco smoke are chemicals known as nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The risk of developing lung <span class="il">cancer</span> decreases each year following smoking cessation as normal cells grow and replace damaged cells in the lung. In former smokers, the risk of developing lung <span class="il">cancer</span> begins to approach that of a nonsmoker about 15 years after cessation of smoking.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0781773652&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Passive smoking Passive smoking, or secondhand smoke also referred to as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), presents another risk for lung <span class="il">cancer</span>. An estimated 3,000 lung <span class="il">cancer</span> deaths occur each year in the U.S. that are attributable to passive smoking.<br />
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Asbestos fibers Asbestos fibers are silicate fibers that can persist for a lifetime in lung tissue following exposure to asbestos. The workplace is a common source of exposure to asbestos fibers. Today, asbestos use is limited or banned in many countries. Lung <span class="il">cancer</span> is associated with exposure to asbestos. Cigarette smoking drastically increases the chance of developing an asbestos-related lung <span class="il">cancer</span> in workers exposed to asbestos.<br />
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Radon gas Radon gas, which occurs naturally in rocks and soil in certain areas, may cause lung damage and may eventually result in lung <span class="il">cancer</span> if it seeps into your home. The presence of radon in the home can be measured using an inexpensive kit that can be purchased at department or hardware stores.<br />
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Survivors of lung <span class="il">cancer</span> have a greater risk of developing a second lung <span class="il">cancer</span> than the general population has of developing a first lung <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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Air pollution Pollution from vehicles, factories and power plants increases the risk of developing lung <span class="il">cancer</span>. Exposure to air pollution is very similar to prolonged exposure to passive smoking. Air pollutants raise a high chase of developing lung <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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Do your breasts feel lumpy, painful and tender, especially at the moment of month? Don't be concerned, not all lumps are cancerous. It is doable you'll have a standard condition referred to as fibrocystic breast disease. It is characterized by dense, noncancerous lumps that may trigger ache and tenderness, especially earlier than your menstrual cycle.<br />
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Fibrocystic illness is so common that fifty percent of girls might develop it at a while of their lives, although it is rarer in menopausal women. This has led doctors to speculate that's not a illness in any respect, but merely a harmless situation attributable to hormonal changes. The cause of fibrocystic illness just isn't really well known, and there are a selection of theories being bandied about, starting from high estrogen levels, hormonal fluctuations and genetic predisposition to extra caffeine, sugar and dietary fat.<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0743431375&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Diagnosis: While most lumps will turn out to be noncancerous, it is best to get tested by your OB/GYN professional and find out for sure. Your doctor can perform a breast exam and do a mammogram to identify changes. A biopsy may be performed by aspirating tissue from the lump through a thin needle. An examination of the cells will reveal if the lump is benign or cancerous.<br />
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Remedies: There are a number of self-care methods that you can use to alleviate the symptoms. Eliminating or slicing down on caffeine consumption, proscribing dietary fats and sugar may help. Performing month-to-month self-examinations can assist you monitor changes.<br />
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So far as wearing a bra is concerned, there are conflicting theories. Whereas some experts recommend that a nicely-becoming bra can decrease pain and provide assist, others blame these very garments for causing this condition by reducing off circulation and preventing the drainage of poisons from the lymph nodes. You could avoid carrying a bra for some time to see if it makes any difference to your condition. Nutritional therapies akin to Vitamin B6, E, herbs and essential fatty acids, resembling those present in evening primrose oil, may help regulate fat metabolism and promote hormonal balance.<br />
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It's best to use a holistic treatment protocol that combines a healthy diet with self-care methods. Your OB/GYN professional can teach you self-examination techniques so you can monitor yourself for changes. If you're a woman over 40, you should also get regular mammograms. Fibrocystic breast disease does not increase your risk of developing <span class="il">cancer</span>, but because it can make the detection of cancerous lumps more difficult, is important to get your regular check-ups to rule out any changes that occur with time.<br />
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Approximately five thousand cases of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> are diagnosed each year in the United States. Most of these cases are found incidentally while a person is being examined for potential gallstones. Gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> has a very poor prognosis, typically because the symptoms tend to be very vague and nonspecific. In addition the gallbladder is anatomically difficult to access surgically, making surgical interventions problematic. These factors often delay the diagnosis of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> until it is relatively advanced and make treatments more difficult.<br />
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Risk Factors<br />
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The risk of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> increases with age. Women are two to six times more likely to get gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> than men. Gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is found more commonly in caucasians than in the black population.<br />
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Approximately 70 to 90% of people who come down with gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> will also have a gallstone present. This makes the presence of gallstones one of the most important risk factors for the development of <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=webtalkor-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B003C1Q5ZI&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>gall bladder <span class="il">cancer</span>. It should be noted however that a vast majority of people with gallstones will never get gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span>. In fact, the rate of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> in patients with gallstones is only approximately 1 to 3%. The exact relationship between gallstones and gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is uncertain.<br />
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Another risk factor for gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is an uncommon condition associated with chronic gallstones known as porcelain gallbladder. Porcelain gallbladder is a condition where the interior wall of the gallbladder becomes calcified and smoothed, looking much like a porcelain surface. This condition is almost exclusively found in people with gallstones. The incidence of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> in patients with a porcelain gallbladder is quite high. Various studies have estimated the incidence to be anywhere from 15 to 50%.<br />
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The presence of small polyps within the gallbladder can be a risk factor for gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span>. These polyps are small outgrowths within the mucosal wall of the gallbladder, and are typically found incidentally when a patient is being evaluated for a different gallbladder issue. Gallbladder polyps can be benign or malignant, and the exact association between them and gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is not well established.<br />
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There are two infections which have been associated with increased risk of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span>. The first of these is a Salmonella infection. Several studies have shown an increased risk of gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> in people with chronic Salmonella infections of the gallbladder. The exact mechanism by which a chronic Salmonella infection can cause the gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is not well understood.<br />
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The other infection which has shown an association with gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is Helicobater pylori. H pylori is the same bacteria which is commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease. Once again, the exact association between this infection and gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is not well understood.<br />
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Signs and Symptoms<br />
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Gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> can typically progress for many years without any symptoms. The first symptoms to appear are often nonspecific and can easily be confused with many other conditions. Patients will often complain of pain, lack of appetite, vomiting, and nausea. The symptoms are similar to what is seen with gallstones. As gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> advances to later stages, a person will often become chronically tired and lose a significant amount of weight.<br />
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Many patients with gall bladder <span class="il">cancer</span> will also become jaundiced. This means that there skin and eyes will become notably yellow.<br />
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Methods of Diagnosis<br />
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As with many cancers, the sooner gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is detected, the better the outcome can be. Because of the nonspecific nature of most of the symptoms, gallbladder <span class="il">cancer</span> is typically detected by imaging the gallbladder directly.<br />
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The most commonly used imaging technique for any condition related to the gallbladder is an ultrasound. These tests are inexpensive, easy to perform, and not uncomfortable for a patient. Unfortunately there are limitations to the effectiveness of an ultrasound. These tests are highly dependent on the skill of the operator, and have a high rate of missing a diagnosis. [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=gallbladder%20detox" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for gallbladder detox</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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"One of the saddest realities of our times is <span class="il">cancer</span>. Many people are stricken with it and many, if not most, of them pass away because of this dreaded disease. There is no known cure and those who are diagnosed with it somehow feel that they have just had a life sentence even until now. As always, good things come out of what may seem to be bad experiences, and this has led us to studies proving that while the disease may not be completely cured once it sets in, it can be prevented simply by practicing good habits throughout one's life. In particular, there are three areas or aspects we must look into - diet, lifestyle and knowledge.<br />
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Majority of the diseases that we will contract in our lifetimes will have something to do with the food we eat. Processed food is something we should eat less of due to the preservatives it contains in terms of <span class="il">cancer</span> prevention. As we know, most preservatives are carcinogenic (<span class="il">cancer</span>-causing) and in order for us to spare ourselves of this risk, we may simply cut back on, if not totally eradicate, processed food in our diet. Extreme amounts of sodium or salt and sugar should also be avoided if one were to prevent <span class="il">cancer</span>. To boost our body's resistance against <span class="il">cancer</span>-causing agents, it is good to eat organic food with high fiber and antioxidant content such as berries, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, red apples and many others.[<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=cancer%20step%20outside%20the%20box" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for cancer step outside the box</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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Knowledge of things that can expose us to <span class="il">cancer</span> is necessary for us to be able to avoid it. When we know electromagnetic fields can cause the disease, we can simply avoid or minimize our exposure when we can to X-rays or other procedures characterized by ionizing radiation which is a known cause of <span class="il">cancer</span>. Environmental hazards which are inherently capable of causing <span class="il">cancer</span> in humans must also be avoided. Heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, pesticides and the like are among these.<br />
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If you have a family member who has the disease, you can explore together natural <span class="il">cancer</span> cures which promote holistic <span class="il">cancer</span> treatment. This might come as a new idea, but it is something worth trying if it means possibly finding the solution to overcoming the <span class="il">cancer</span> in any form it may come." [<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=webtalkor-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=cancer%20step%20outside%20the%20box" target="_blank">Search Amazon.com for cancer step outside the box</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=webtalkor-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />]<br />
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You may have heard quite a bit about <a href="http://www.mesotheliomaquestions.org/" target="_blank">mesothelioma</a>, but you may not be aware of what it is. This disease is classified as a rare type of <span class="il">cancer</span> that affects thousands of people each year. If you are interested in learning more about this disease, the information in this article can help.<br />
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There are different types of this condition and they each affect different organs within the body. The rarer types of this disease will affect the lining of the heart or the lining of the abdominal cavity. The most prominent form of this disease affects the lungs and can cause a wide variety of health complications.<br />
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The majority of the people who are diagnosed with this condition will have contracted it due to asbestos exposure. People who live in developed countries today generally have very limited chances of being exposed to this substance. However, people who work or have worked for industrial companies or in very old buildings may have an increased risk of being exposed to asbestos.<br />
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There are many symptoms that occur in people who have this condition. For example, you may experience a shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, and fatigue. You may also experience wheezing, coughing, abdominal pain, or problems with moving your bowels.<br />
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There are quite a few different treatments for this condition. Currently, many people regularly take prescription drugs in order to curb their symptoms and improve their condition. Since this disease is a form of <span class="il">cancer</span>, chemotherapy treatments are often used and some people may also be eligible to participate in clinical trials for new types of treatments.<br />
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If you are experiencing any of the symptoms that are related to <a href="http://www.mesotheliomaquestions.org/" target="_blank">mesothelioma</a>, you should contact your physician immediately, and you should also assess the likelihood that you have been exposed to asbestos. When you visit with your doctor, you should be prepared to talk about all of your symptoms and you should tell your doctor about any times when you may have been exposed to asbestos.<br />
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"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt<br />
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Five years ago I knew breast <span class="il">cancer</span> only in the abstract. It hadn't touched my life yet. I wondered how it was that so many women and a few men became hosts to a disease which started eating them up and, left untreated, could kill them. Had it always been this way? If not what has changed? I knew some <span class="il">cancer</span> survivors and heard tales of a woman who died of breast <span class="il">cancer</span> before I had a chance to meet her.<br />
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Then my beloved companion joined her mother and two sisters in the family struggle with breast <span class="il">cancer</span>. The discovery immediately took over our relationship, first inviting panic and then survival strategies. Would she recover as did her older sister? Would she succumb to the disease as did her mother and younger sister? What was her prognosis? What should she do? What could I do?<br />
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Now, five years later, she has reached an important milestone in her recovery and survival. Each step in her treatment raised questions, challenges and fears. Eventually we tamed our concerns and made the necessary decisions. She endured treatment while I provided what support I could. Our life was different but we survived the ordeal and drew closer together in the process.<br />
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Recently I sat in a room full of several hundred breast <span class="il">cancer</span> survivors, some of a few months and some of many years. They came together to raise money for breast <span class="il">cancer</span> treatment and research. They dined and participated in a Chinese auction of gift baskets and a silent auction of bras elaborately decorated by craftswomen whose creations had been exhibited in a celebration of breast <span class="il">cancer</span> awareness. Mostly they celebrated their courage and solidarity.<br />
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I wondered again about why people contract breast or any other sort of <span class="il">cancer</span>. Mutated genes have been discovered to make breast <span class="il">cancer</span> more likely. Clusters of <span class="il">cancer</span> sufferers suggest environmental factors. Most likely is a combination of hereditary and environmental contributors.<br />
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Fortunately, research advances now make <span class="il">cancer</span> a much less likely death sentence. Genetic testing helps make us aware of our risks. Research promises new, less primitive, treatments more in the near future. We also know more about how lifestyle such as nutrition, fitness and avoiding carcinogens can help keep us from <span class="il">cancer</span>'s grasp.<br />
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In these days when we are divided politically, culturally and religiously, it is reassuring to know that we can come together to fight <span class="il">cancer</span>. Think of the pink gloves NFL players wear this month. Perhaps the fight against <span class="il">cancer</span> can serve as a model for better cooperation between people in other areas as well. Thank you Zonta, Pink Hatters, United Memorial Medical Center Healthy Living, Genesee County Senior Center and GO ART!<br />
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<div> Read more <a href="http://www.breastcancertreatments.co.uk/2010/11/abnormal-mammogram/" target="_blank">abnormal mammogram</a> and <a href="http://www.breastcancertreatments.co.uk/2010/11/understanding-mammogram/" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>breastcancertreatments.co.uk/<wbr></wbr>2010/11/understanding-<wbr></wbr>mammogram/</a> on my blog thanks.</div></div>healthurselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068273076789182304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385610030806153790.post-64977482593453701332010-12-20T18:44:00.000-08:002010-12-20T18:44:25.069-08:00Uterine Cancer Prognosis: Options and Treatment<div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;">by Shields Comptois</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
Medical science is getting improved with every passing day but there are still many diseases which are almost incurable if they are diagnosed in last stages. Among these difficult to cure diseases, <span class="il">cancer</span> is top of the list. What is <span class="il">cancer</span>? And what are the causes of <span class="il">cancer</span>?</span><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
Human body has an automatic system of cell reconstruction; through this system the old cells of body die and new cells replace them. But sometimes body starts making new cells even when body does not need them. These extra cells make extra tissues and those tissues are called tumors, which cause <span class="il">cancer</span>. Many types of cancers are there but in ladies the most common <span class="il">cancer</span> type is uterine <span class="il">cancer</span>. It begins in the womb of a woman.<br />
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A woman's reproductive system allows a new life to come in this world and uterus is that place where that life grows. Uterus walls are made up of two types of tissues, endometrium and myometrium. Endometrium tissues make inner side of uterus while second type of tissues make outer side of uterus.<br />
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When it comes for uterine <span class="il">cancer</span>, then almost 40% of this <span class="il">cancer</span> occur in endometrium tissue means inner part of uterus. Although this<span class="il">cancer</span> type is very rare in those women who are below 40 and usually it appears in 55 to 65 years old women; but still it is considered a scary disease. But the prognosis of uterine <span class="il">cancer</span> tells the truth and provides guideline for the treatment which should be given to patient.<br />
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In medicine a prognosis is the prediction about the course of a disease and a detailed prognosis tells about full description about the disease and the expected time that patient has. In uterine <span class="il">cancer</span> the prognosis is dependent on some factors like type of <span class="il">cancer</span> cells, stage of <span class="il">cancer</span>, age of patient and many more.<br />
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The prognosis has great importance in this disease because it helps doctor for the selection of treatment. If uterine <span class="il">cancer</span> is in initial stages and prognosis report is positive, then chemotherapy and radiation treatment will be used by doctors otherwise surgery is considered the only solution.<br />
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Whatever the stage of uterine <span class="il">cancer</span> is, it is important to keep one thing in mind that prognosis is only the prediction. Every disease can be defeated by strong will and spiritual support. So even prognosis is not encouraging even then one should not lose hope and try to defeat her disease.<br />
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First and foremost, we must avoid all forms of medical radiation. They are damaging to our health. Prevention is also very important and must be thought of. Research has found that something as simple as supplementing with Vitamin D can slash the risk of cancers by 77%. Vitamin D can be attained by natural exposure to sunshine (don't use sunscreens) as well as cod liver oil. Another product that helps in the fight against developing breast cancer is flax oil, flax lignans and flax meal. Your lifestyle must be closely monitored. If you are diagnosed with cancer, a change in lifestyle is the only factor that has been scientifically proven to extend the average life span of women with breast cancer. That positive change in lifestyle helps to boost the immune system and stops feeding cancer cells. You must stop feeding those cancer cells what they thrive on, including all dairy products (even fat-free), beef, pork, lamb, veal, all sugars, all processed foods, flour, alcohol and tobacco. Of course, it's best to avoid these foods prior to being diagnosed with the <span class="il">disease</span>. This subject of prevention maintenance alone consists of enough information for another article.</span><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
In regards to methods of testing for early detection, there are several alternative options to mammography. Unfortunately, our medical institutions and the large organizations dedicated to fighting breast cancer are not doing their part to educate the general public on these safer, more effective alternatives.<br />
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Aside from self-examination techniques and physical exams by a doctor, one such excellent alternative is breast thermography. Thermography is a non invasive method that does not require radiation, any painful compression, or intravenous injection. Thermography uses digital infrared imaging to measure the temperature differences within the breast. Not only is Thermography safer, but it appears to be much more accurate than mammograms. Although Thermograpy has been around since the 60's, it wasn't until 1982 when the FDA had approved them and they became more reliable. For more information about Thermogrophy, visit BreastThermogrophy.com and International Academy of Thermology.<br />
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Another better alternative to mammograms are MRI's (Magnetic resonance imaging). This method is far more superior to mammograms in the early detection of breast cancer. But I find it rather strange that something so superior and safer is considered to be useful only after undergoing a dangerous mammogram or biopsy. Even The American Cancer Society admits that MRI's are superior yet they choose to reserve if for higher risk scenarios. They claim that it's more expensive thus not as readily covered by most insurance plans. Hmm, with all that money being raised for research and free mammograms, wouldn't you think that a big chunk of that would be better spent on safer alternatives such as MRI's and Thermography?<br />
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Always remember that information is power and that you must do all that you can to seek out that information so that you can be intelligently informed before making a decision that may negatively affect your health. We should never accept that one person or a major organization has the final say in how we should be diagnosed or treated. Settling on the status quo and accepting procedures and medicines that are doing more harm than good is unacceptable and we must do what we can to encourage the healthcare industry to research better methods and accept the safer alternatives that currently exist!<br />
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This is part two in a two part series of articles on mammograms. The complete article can be found at <a href="http://www.anthonynunes.net/monthly_article/mammograms.html" style="color: #215894;" target="_blank">www.anthonynunes.net/monthly_<wbr></wbr>article/mammograms.html</a>.<br />
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A big part of the difference between the survival rates connected with colon <span class="il">cancer</span> is early detection. Because there aren't any huge signals or extraordinarily troublesome symptoms when you develop the disease it is essentially up to the person to be attentive in going to a doctor to get regular screenings for the factors behind <span class="il">cancer</span>. When you think that <span class="il">cancer</span> could be a problem or if you'd like to frequently appraise your risk for colon <span class="il">cancer</span>, the following screening tests are the finest tests to see colon <span class="il">cancer</span> in a patient.</span><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
Two of the commonest test performed to test and confirm colon <span class="il">cancer</span> are a colonoscopy or a lower GI series, which is an x-ray which will show the growth or growths. If you go to consult a medical expert for regular checkups, a colonoscopy should become a regular routine part of the physical after you've reached the age of 50. People over 50 years old have an increased rate of colon <span class="il">cancer</span> and regular tests are the most effective way to catch them before they are able to grow for too much time.<br />
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A second straightforward to perform test during regular checkups is a digital anal examination, which any doctor can perform without special kit in one or two minutes. In the case of a double contrast barium enema, a couple of x-rays of the colon and rectum are taken after barium is taken by the patient. While this kind of testing isn't the most actual, and it does not catch all of the possible polyps that may line the colon, it is pretty trustworthy as a testing methodology for colon <span class="il">cancer</span>. Another very telling way to see colon <span class="il">cancer</span> in patients is thru the utilisation of a Faecal Occult Blood Test which tests for blood that might be in stool.<br />
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Bleeding is among the symptoms that you could have colon <span class="il">cancer</span>, but in the initial stages any blood that could be present is highly invisible to the Naked eye. Two different tests essentially do a similar thing, notice any little trace amounts of blood. These tests can be performed on a yearly or biannual foundation for those people who are at a serious risk of getting colon <span class="il">cancer</span>. The other regularly used test to see colon <span class="il">cancer</span> is often known as Sigmoidoscopy and it includes using a sigmoidoscope to screen for carcinogenic growths that are in the rectum and colon.<br />
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Thru regular screening with a sigmoidoscope it is easy to catch <span class="il">cancer</span> cancers before they get to enormous and spread to other organs in the body. All these different tests aren't often used at the exact same time, but if you've not had any suggestion of colon <span class="il">cancer</span> during the past, the less aggressive tests are used to screen before more drastic tests are attempted. It's essential to go through some variety of screening though once you reach the age of 50 so you can catch any real issues prior to them becoming big problems.<br />
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It is a very common saying nowadays that applying tanning methods indoors are very risky as they tend to cause damage not only to your delicate skin but also to your eyes. Thus it is very important to gather adequate knowledge about skin <span class="il">cancer</span> and tanning beds that are said to be frightening issues. Before going to further discussion, we should recognize the factors related to sunburns which are said to cause the threat of mainly three types of skin <span class="il">cancer</span> in individuals. They are categorized as Basal Cell Carcinoma(BCC), Melanoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma(SCC) skin <span class="il">cancer</span>. The Journal from National <span class="il">Cancer</span> Institute stated some interesting points related to products like tanning beds and its association to skin cancers. The result according to this magazine indicated that <a href="http://www.skincancerphotos.net/skin-cancer-and-tanning-beds/" style="color: #215894;" target="_blank">skin <span class="il">cancer</span> and tanning beds</a>are interrelated and there is high risk for people who use tanning beds to be hit by either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinomas type skin <span class="il">cancer</span>.</span><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
In this close observational study, 603 people were taken who are hit by basal cell carcinoma, while 293 patients who are affected by squamous cell carcinoma. And the rest 540 individuals were taken who were not hit with such <span class="il">cancer</span> at all. The individuals chosen belonged to both sex and within the 25 and 74 age group. The testing for associating skin <span class="il">cancer</span> and tanning beds was done to determine the state of each participant having skin <span class="il">cancer</span> and tanning beds users as well. All these individuals were tested studying factors like their sunburn tendency, the total time they spent outdoors, their use of a tanning bed or tanning booth, on their frequency of tobacco use, factors regarding their prior radiation treatment, and their final utilizing of a tanning bed.<br />
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Comparison was further made with skin <span class="il">cancer</span> patients using tanning equipment before diagnosis and non-cancerous persons who also used tanning equipment. The result of associating skin <span class="il">cancer</span> and tanning beds showed that people using tanning bed or tanning booth are said to be 2.5 times adaptable to disease of squamous type or 1.5 times more to basal <span class="il">cancer</span> then those who didn't have <span class="il">cancer</span> at all.<br />
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The tanning equipment usually releases UVA rays which incorporate UVB rays that are very harmful. UVA rays are said to cause melanoma which is considered as the deadliest of all skin cancers. Such rays further accelerate the threat of other types of skin cancers.<br />
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Whatsoever we like that golden tans in our skin when we see the association with skin <span class="il">cancer</span> and tanning beds type tanning devices, we must avoid them to get rid of the dangerous disease like skin <span class="il">cancer</span>.<br />
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