Preventing Skin Cancer
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | 1 Comment
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but is also one of the most easily avoided. To prevent skin cancer, observe the following five rules:
1. Use SunscreenEven on cloudy days, sunscreen is a must for those who spend time outdoors, especially if you are outdoors between the peak hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. To most effectively prevent skin cancer, sunscreen should be used in both winter and summer months and even water-proof sunscreen should be reapplied often. Whether your skin is naturally light or naturally dark, sunscreen is an absolute necessity.
2. Avoid Tanning BedsIn… Continue reading
Read More..>>Skin Cancer Prevention Food
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Cancer | Leave a Comment
In order to combat skin cancer, there are a variety of activities that should be honored. Staying out of the sun when able, using sunscreen, and avoiding tanning booths are the most commonly cited methods to fighting off skin cancer. One area that is often neglected is the importance of skin cancer prevention food.
Foods that are rich in antioxidants and Vitamins C and E are the best skin cancer prevention food. Following a diet that is plentiful with skin cancer prevention food can not only stave off skin cancer, but can also aid in fighting other cancers as well as… Continue reading
Read More..>>Mesothelioma Cancer - Choosing a Treatment Centre
Posted on August 31, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
You may wish to be treated locally or you may choose to be treated in a specialized treatment for your mesothelioma. There are specialized cancer centers that can offer a wide range of facilities. However these centers may not necessary be near your residence and so you may be required to travel. These specialized care centers consist of teams of physicians of various specialties such as radiation oncologists, pulmonary therapist, surgery oncologists, pathologists and others. They are usually located near universities and research facilities and may also conduct various clinical trials.
The facility chosen should be familiar with the treatment of… Continue reading
Read More..>>After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis - The Facts
Posted on August 26, 2008 - Filed Under Prostate Cancer | Leave a Comment
Prostate cancer is considered to be the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in the United States and men’s second leading cause of death to cancer. While the disease claims nearly 30,000 deaths a year, there is growing evidence that educational efforts leading for its early detection and diagnosis are resulting in lower mortality. This cancer is somewhat unusual from other types of cancer, in that in its advanced form, metastatic prostate cancer can often be successfully treated, with the person surviving in excellent health for many years.
Prostate cancer staging is a complex process, where it usually metastasizes first to… Continue reading
Read More..>>Learn More About Sarcomatoid Carcinoma
Posted on August 22, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
What is Sarcomatoid cancer?
Sarcomatoid cancer (SARC) of the lung is a rare type of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Non-Small Cell lung cancer accounts for about 80% of all lung cancers. There are several types of Non-Small Cell lung cancer and each type is associated with a uniquely different type of cancer cells. Sarcomatoid cancer cells tend to invade the lung tissue more deeply than other types of cancerous cells.
It has been suggested that radiotherapy for the treatment of a patient’s other cancer’s may induce a Sarcomatoid change in lung tissue which could preempt the subsequent development of a Sarcomatoid… Continue reading
Read More..>>How to Fight Breast Cancer With Green Tea
Posted on August 16, 2008 - Filed Under Breast Cancer | 1 Comment
There are many options when you are attempting to fight breast cancer. From, keeping fit, to eating right to various medicine there is no shortage of choices. However, there is one that you may not have considered - green tea.
“Green tea?,” you ask. “Green tea,” says I. And here’s why: green tea contains antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols which aid in preventing the formation of cancer cells, and will also kill existing cancer cells and stop their progression, and will aid in lowering breast cancer risk and in preventing it entirely. In fact in one study, taken using women with varying… Continue reading
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