Turmeric For Cancer Prevention - Another New Hope in Its Treatment
Posted on March 24, 2009 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | 4 Comments
Turmeric for cancer prevention is another new hope using nutraceuticals. Turmeric is a substance that has been used for thousands of years among Asian nations for the treatment of many diseases.
Western scientists have taken a much keener interest in turmeric, along with other plant based nutrient phytochemicals in assessing their potential on various forms of disease. One area of research, where terrific, results have been shown when using curcumin is on different forms of cancer.
Multiple tests on different cancer types have had the following results:
Read More..>>Skin Cancer Types, Risk Factors, Signs and Treatment
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
Skin cancer represents the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, surpassing lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. Tumors develop primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. Contrary to popular conception, skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions. Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but the sun’s damaging effects begin at an early age, therefore protection should start in childhood in order to prevent skin cancer later in life.
Types of Skin CancerThe main types of skin tumours are: 1. Melanomas… Continue reading
Read More..>>Asbestos Lung Cancer Types And Treatment
Posted on May 26, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
Lung cancer of asbestos workers has increased greatly over the years. This is obviously due to the fact that the workers are exposed to the asbestos and breathe it in on a daily basis. This lung cancer (mesothelioma) is even more significant among the asbestos workers who smoke cigarettes.
Most lung cancer caused by excessive exposure to asbestos starts in the lining of the bronchi. The bronchi are the tubes in which the trachea or windpipe divide. It can also begin in other areas such as the alveoli, trachea, or bronchioles. The cancer usually develops slowly but once it occurs the… Continue reading
Read More..>>Skin Cancer Possibility Is Increasing
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
Young adults start getting non-melanoma skin cancers. If you develop non-melanoma skin tumor, you have 50% or more chances that you will get another non-melanoma skin tumor within 2 to 3 years. And if you develop second one, 75% will go on to get a third.
Non-melanoma skin cancer is more dangerous for people under 40 between 1976 and 2003. And if you are a woman, you can get non-melanoma skin cancer easier than a man. It is getting higher possibility to get this cancer after 1970s. More than 80% - 90% of these skin cancers appeared on skin which… Continue reading
Read More..>>Statistic Data on Leukemia
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Leukemia Lymphoma Cancer | Leave a Comment
Leukemia is the blood cancer form and originates in a malfunctioning bone marrow that tends to produce abnormal red and white cells in an increased rate. The most important four types of Leukemia are the acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia and the acute and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia. The name of the condition stands for the cell type involved.
The acute type of leukemia develops with an increased production of abnormal white cells making the body unable to fight infections; red blood cells and platelets are insufficient and the organism suffers from bruising, bleedings and anemia. Chronic forms of Leukemia are not… Continue reading
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