What are the three main symptoms to lung cancer? by Jon Butt
The main three symptoms to lung cancer that should not be ignored are shortness of breath, pain when breathing or coughing, and existence of a persistent cough, especially if it is accompanied by expectoration of sputum streaked with blood. Additionally, loss of appetite, fatigue, unusual losses of weight are three symptoms, which are indicative of lung cancer.
Because of the non-specific nature of symptoms of Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma tests are imperative to rule out incidence of the disease when lung cancer symptoms show up. Early detection of Mesothelioma cancer substantiated by clear information of patient's exposure to asbestos can help define the course of treatment.
Early Detection Of Mesothelioma Cancer In Long Term Health Prognosis
The length of time between asbestos exposure and onset of lung cancer symptoms can be between 15-50 years. Therefore a complete medical history and information of possible asbestos exposure are critical in identifying patients who are prone for developing Mesothelioma lung cancer.
During physical tests for Mesothelioma lung cancer, the doctor may check breath sounds to see whether there is any indication of fluid in the chest cavity. A variety of diagnostic procedures also help to determine whether a patient has Mesothelioma lung cancer.
Results from imaging scans, tissue biopsies, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic techniques, combined with the findings from a careful medical history help to define the course of treatment in Mesothelioma lung cancer.
There are less common but more uncomfortable symptoms of lung cancer, which are usually associated with advanced stages of the disease. Such lung cancer or Mesothelioma patients may exhibit symptoms like a hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the face or in the neck, pain or discomfort under the ribs, and shortness of breath caused by fluid around the lungs.
If you suspect that you or any of your family members have lung cancer symptoms- DO NOT DELAY - consult your physician right away.
About the Author
Jon Butt publishes www.the-mesothelioma-guide.com
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The cancer of abdominal lining
Peritoneal Mesothelioma - The cancer of abdominal lining by Fred Lindell
One of the fatal types of mesothelioma is Peritoneal Mesothelioma in which the cancerous cells attack the lining of the abdomen called Peritoneum. Peritoneum is the thin membrane, which shields various organs of the abdomen and also provides a lubricating fluid to enable the organs to move and work properly. Peritoneal Mesothelioma, which affects this lining, is yet now a relatively rare disease that accounts for about 1/5 of all mesotheliomas. Its only known cause in the U.S. till date is previous exposure to asbestos.
Major symptoms
Though Mesothelioma is neither age nor sex specific, peritoneal Mesothelioma is mostly seen in men who are in the age group of 50-70 years. There are a number of symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma most of which start appearing after 20, 30 or 50 years after the exposure to asbestos. These symptoms may include weight loss (however, waist line may increase), pain or swelling in the abdomen, weakness, loss of appetite, bowel obstruction, anemia, nausea and fever. Also, fluid often accumulates in the peritoneal space leading to a condition called Ascites.
Diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma
The initial step towards detection of peritoneal mesothelioma includes X-rays and CT scans. For confirmed diagnosis, however the doctor needs to do biopsy whereby a piece of tissue is cut from the affected part of the victim's body and is placed under microscope for examination. If the disease is detected at an early stage it stands better chance of getting cured than the state of diffuse peritoneal mesothelioma, where the cancer has already spread to various parts.
The cure
It's true that peritoneal mesothelioma is fatal and leads to several deaths every year. However, with continued researches, several modes of treatments have been embarked upon and in the future there is a fair chance of the disease becoming absolutely curable. The types of treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
In surgery a part of the abdominal tissue is cut out to remove the tumor. At times the doctor may also need to remove a lung or a portion of the diaphragm as per the requirement of the surgery. Radiation therapy, the second method, requires the application of high energy X-rays to shrink the tumor and kill the malignant cells. The rays may be applied from an external machine or by placing the radiation source directly to the affected part of the body, by means of plastic tubes. Last treatment type is the chemotherapy whereby a combination of drugs is applied to kill the cancer cells. The drugs may be administered by mouth in the capsule form or may be applied intravenously via needle.
However, it is essential to mention that cost of treating any form of cancer is extravagant and you may consult a mesothelioma lawyer to earn you a handsome compensation from the authority who was responsible for your prior exposure to asbestos.
So learn more about peritoneal mesothelioma so that you can initiate the treatment at the very early stage and get cured.
About the Author
Fred Lindell is a successful writer and publisher of health related issues, for more informative articles go tohttp://www.mesotheliomaplaza.com
One of the fatal types of mesothelioma is Peritoneal Mesothelioma in which the cancerous cells attack the lining of the abdomen called Peritoneum. Peritoneum is the thin membrane, which shields various organs of the abdomen and also provides a lubricating fluid to enable the organs to move and work properly. Peritoneal Mesothelioma, which affects this lining, is yet now a relatively rare disease that accounts for about 1/5 of all mesotheliomas. Its only known cause in the U.S. till date is previous exposure to asbestos.
Major symptoms
Though Mesothelioma is neither age nor sex specific, peritoneal Mesothelioma is mostly seen in men who are in the age group of 50-70 years. There are a number of symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma most of which start appearing after 20, 30 or 50 years after the exposure to asbestos. These symptoms may include weight loss (however, waist line may increase), pain or swelling in the abdomen, weakness, loss of appetite, bowel obstruction, anemia, nausea and fever. Also, fluid often accumulates in the peritoneal space leading to a condition called Ascites.
Diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma
The initial step towards detection of peritoneal mesothelioma includes X-rays and CT scans. For confirmed diagnosis, however the doctor needs to do biopsy whereby a piece of tissue is cut from the affected part of the victim's body and is placed under microscope for examination. If the disease is detected at an early stage it stands better chance of getting cured than the state of diffuse peritoneal mesothelioma, where the cancer has already spread to various parts.
The cure
It's true that peritoneal mesothelioma is fatal and leads to several deaths every year. However, with continued researches, several modes of treatments have been embarked upon and in the future there is a fair chance of the disease becoming absolutely curable. The types of treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
In surgery a part of the abdominal tissue is cut out to remove the tumor. At times the doctor may also need to remove a lung or a portion of the diaphragm as per the requirement of the surgery. Radiation therapy, the second method, requires the application of high energy X-rays to shrink the tumor and kill the malignant cells. The rays may be applied from an external machine or by placing the radiation source directly to the affected part of the body, by means of plastic tubes. Last treatment type is the chemotherapy whereby a combination of drugs is applied to kill the cancer cells. The drugs may be administered by mouth in the capsule form or may be applied intravenously via needle.
However, it is essential to mention that cost of treating any form of cancer is extravagant and you may consult a mesothelioma lawyer to earn you a handsome compensation from the authority who was responsible for your prior exposure to asbestos.
So learn more about peritoneal mesothelioma so that you can initiate the treatment at the very early stage and get cured.
About the Author
Fred Lindell is a successful writer and publisher of health related issues, for more informative articles go tohttp://www.mesotheliomaplaza.com
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Prevent brain cancer alternative treatment
Prevent brain cancer alternative treatment by Good Health
We are here to help you when you need support the most. We prevent the brain cancer with the alternative medicines which does not cause any affect and set you free from the suffer.
As we know this earth is getting more polluted the human being is more getting captivated to different kinds of diseases. He is becoming more and more moderanised in the same way the diseases are also following him and attacking him in one or the other way. Now a days this cancer has become one of the major deadly disease which is trembling the human kind. This has number of kinds which can attack any part of the body. One among them is this brain cancer which attacks the brain. The brain is one of the core part of the body.
The brain, like any other tissue in the body, is made up of individual cells which are much smaller than a pinpoint, and require a microscope to see them. These cells are the smallest units which compose the brain, and there are several different types. A brain cancer can arise from any of the cells which make up the brain.
Brain cancer starts in just one cell. As the cell makes more and more copies of itself, it grows to form a tumor (which means a swelling). A benign tumor stays where it starts, although it can grow very large and press on crucial areas. In contrast, a malignant tumor has a capacity to spread, and is then called "brain cancer". "Primary" brain cancer starts within the brain, and is the main subject of this transcript. In contrast, "secondary" brain cancer starts in some other organ (like lung or breast) and then spreads to the brain. This is called "brain metastasis".
Like any cancer, the exact reason why one person gets brain cancer and another doesn't is unknown. However, several things have been found to increase the risk of developing brain cancer: 1) Having rare family diseases, which present with cysts or bumps on or inside the body and high risk for brain tumors. 2) Exposure to certain chemicals, including chlorinated hydrocarbons (like PVC) and benzene, is associated with a higher risk of brain cancers. 3) Exposure to radiation has also been connected to developing brain cancers as well as other malignancies. The risk is greater if the person is exposed to at a young age to a higher dose. Pre-existing benign type tumors may become cancerous (called "malignant degeneration) if radiated.
This depends upon where in the brain the cancer arises, and how big it becomes before coming to medical attention. The brain has particular areas controlling thought, sight, hearing, sensation, movement, coordination and mood. The upper brain area tends to control the more advanced thought functions, while the middle controls mood and movement and the rear (or "brain stem") stimulates breathing and heart rate. A tumor simply means a swelling, and isn't necessarily cancer.
After hearing that you have cancer, your life is forever changed. This impact can be very emotional and very difficult to cope with. Everyone reacts differently but it is important not to feel alone or loose hope. No matter what stage of cancer or what type of cancer you have been diagnosed with, we believe that HOPE itself can be a great healing tool. People are realizing that they have choices in the type of health care they receive.
It is critical for the patient to get the correct treatment for brain cancer, the first time. He may go in the direction of the suggestions which he get from his dear ones or the physician. Here the patient should be careful to choose the right one for him. So that he may not go for the second attempt in his treatment. What we insist is to take the right decision in his treatment. Here at our center we treat you with the natural dietary supplements which are herbal and cures the disease with no side effects. Truly to speak the patient gets panic when he listens to this that he has been attacked with this deadly disease but he has to make up his mind and have a firm mind that he will get out of it and get treated with it with no crisis.
Medical research has shown that "activated" patients who ask questions and seek alternative medical care that feels right to them heal better than patients who passively comply with whatever the doctor recommends. People are realizing that serious diseases can be successfully treated with therapies that enhance the immune system and restore the body systems. They recognize that this approach stands in sharp contrast to the debilitating and often unsuccessful results from chemotherapy and radiation.
Activated patients from all over the world are now seeking alternative/complementary treatments for diseases that are often considered incurable by conventional doctors. More and more patients are regaining their health with these type therapies.
Effective alternative therapies are now available that offer patients a newfound hope for healing and the restoration of health. Nutritional medicine, detoxification therapies, lifestyle changes and psychological healing are but a few of the choices available today. These powerful therapies aim to restore the natural wisdom of the body. This is the future of medicine -- choices for better health.
Medical treatment at our center focuses on the whole person, not just on the cancer. For example, when oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy and/or radiation, they are focusing these powerful treatments on the cancerous tumor, which they consider to be the disease. We believe that the tumor is a symptom of many other chronically disturbed body systems. If a treatment like chemotherapy reduces the size of a tumor but does not address the various factors that allowed it to grow in the first place, then we feel treatment has been incomplete and recurrence is likely.
About the Author
I am interested in doing some thing to the society so I have chosen this way to help the people who have lost all the hope in finding the cure for their disease. You are here having a hope to visit this site and get the solutions for it.
We are here to help you when you need support the most. We prevent the brain cancer with the alternative medicines which does not cause any affect and set you free from the suffer.
As we know this earth is getting more polluted the human being is more getting captivated to different kinds of diseases. He is becoming more and more moderanised in the same way the diseases are also following him and attacking him in one or the other way. Now a days this cancer has become one of the major deadly disease which is trembling the human kind. This has number of kinds which can attack any part of the body. One among them is this brain cancer which attacks the brain. The brain is one of the core part of the body.
The brain, like any other tissue in the body, is made up of individual cells which are much smaller than a pinpoint, and require a microscope to see them. These cells are the smallest units which compose the brain, and there are several different types. A brain cancer can arise from any of the cells which make up the brain.
Brain cancer starts in just one cell. As the cell makes more and more copies of itself, it grows to form a tumor (which means a swelling). A benign tumor stays where it starts, although it can grow very large and press on crucial areas. In contrast, a malignant tumor has a capacity to spread, and is then called "brain cancer". "Primary" brain cancer starts within the brain, and is the main subject of this transcript. In contrast, "secondary" brain cancer starts in some other organ (like lung or breast) and then spreads to the brain. This is called "brain metastasis".
Like any cancer, the exact reason why one person gets brain cancer and another doesn't is unknown. However, several things have been found to increase the risk of developing brain cancer: 1) Having rare family diseases, which present with cysts or bumps on or inside the body and high risk for brain tumors. 2) Exposure to certain chemicals, including chlorinated hydrocarbons (like PVC) and benzene, is associated with a higher risk of brain cancers. 3) Exposure to radiation has also been connected to developing brain cancers as well as other malignancies. The risk is greater if the person is exposed to at a young age to a higher dose. Pre-existing benign type tumors may become cancerous (called "malignant degeneration) if radiated.
This depends upon where in the brain the cancer arises, and how big it becomes before coming to medical attention. The brain has particular areas controlling thought, sight, hearing, sensation, movement, coordination and mood. The upper brain area tends to control the more advanced thought functions, while the middle controls mood and movement and the rear (or "brain stem") stimulates breathing and heart rate. A tumor simply means a swelling, and isn't necessarily cancer.
After hearing that you have cancer, your life is forever changed. This impact can be very emotional and very difficult to cope with. Everyone reacts differently but it is important not to feel alone or loose hope. No matter what stage of cancer or what type of cancer you have been diagnosed with, we believe that HOPE itself can be a great healing tool. People are realizing that they have choices in the type of health care they receive.
It is critical for the patient to get the correct treatment for brain cancer, the first time. He may go in the direction of the suggestions which he get from his dear ones or the physician. Here the patient should be careful to choose the right one for him. So that he may not go for the second attempt in his treatment. What we insist is to take the right decision in his treatment. Here at our center we treat you with the natural dietary supplements which are herbal and cures the disease with no side effects. Truly to speak the patient gets panic when he listens to this that he has been attacked with this deadly disease but he has to make up his mind and have a firm mind that he will get out of it and get treated with it with no crisis.
Medical research has shown that "activated" patients who ask questions and seek alternative medical care that feels right to them heal better than patients who passively comply with whatever the doctor recommends. People are realizing that serious diseases can be successfully treated with therapies that enhance the immune system and restore the body systems. They recognize that this approach stands in sharp contrast to the debilitating and often unsuccessful results from chemotherapy and radiation.
Activated patients from all over the world are now seeking alternative/complementary treatments for diseases that are often considered incurable by conventional doctors. More and more patients are regaining their health with these type therapies.
Effective alternative therapies are now available that offer patients a newfound hope for healing and the restoration of health. Nutritional medicine, detoxification therapies, lifestyle changes and psychological healing are but a few of the choices available today. These powerful therapies aim to restore the natural wisdom of the body. This is the future of medicine -- choices for better health.
Medical treatment at our center focuses on the whole person, not just on the cancer. For example, when oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy and/or radiation, they are focusing these powerful treatments on the cancerous tumor, which they consider to be the disease. We believe that the tumor is a symptom of many other chronically disturbed body systems. If a treatment like chemotherapy reduces the size of a tumor but does not address the various factors that allowed it to grow in the first place, then we feel treatment has been incomplete and recurrence is likely.
About the Author
I am interested in doing some thing to the society so I have chosen this way to help the people who have lost all the hope in finding the cure for their disease. You are here having a hope to visit this site and get the solutions for it.
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