It's the word that no one ever wants to hear: cancer. Although our parents or grandparents might have heard that word and considered it an automatic death sentence, today's focus on prevention, early detection, and treatment means that people who are diagnosed with cancer often have a very good chance of beating the disease.
The Latest Statistics
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), death rates from cancer have been decreasing since the early 1990s. In a recently published report on cancer from the years 1975 through 2004 (the latest year for which statistics are available), the NCI noted that, "Death rates decreased on average 2.1 percent per year from 2002 through 2004, nearly twice the annual decrease of 1.1 percent per year from 1993 through 2002."
The NCI emphasized that, "Death rates are the best indicator of progress against cancer." This is because the diagnosis rates of cancer can often be viewed in a positive light. For example, an increase in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (a typically non-fatal cancer) may be the result of a greater number of men obtaining PSA tests. Similarly, an increase in mammography may lead to an increase in the diagnosis of breast cancer, but early detection almost always leads to better outcomes. In other words, more women may be diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, but fewer will die from the disease.
According to the NCI report, mortality rates "decreased for 12 of the 15 most common causes of cancer death in men (i.e., cancers of the lung, prostate, colon and rectum, bladder, kidney, stomach, brain, and oral cavity as well as leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma)." Among women, mortality rates "decreased for 10 of the 15 most common cancers (i.e., breast, colon and rectum, stomach, kidney, cervix, brain and bladder cancers as well as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma)." Unfortunately, while deaths from blood and cervical cancers decreased, those from liver cancer and lung cancer increased for women.
When the Unthinkable Happens
If you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer - whether bone cancer, skin cancer, ovarian cancer, or some other form - it's natural to jump to conclusions. That is why it is imperative to gather all of the information possible on the form of cancer and its treatments. Thankfully, the Internet can provide a wealth of information on cancer and cancer treatments. Becoming education about the disease your fighting may well be your best weapon in beating the disease. Information gives you the power to ask the right questions of health care providers, better understand your options, and pave the way to making an informed decision about cancer treatment.
Everyone Needs Support
The Internet is also a critical tool for finding the support you need while battling cancer. If you've received the diagnosis, it's extraordinarily helpful to connect with a network of people who share your experience. If a loved one has received the diagnosis, you need to get a grasp of what lies on the road ahead, and get the support you need in order to support the one you love.
Remember, cancer isn't necessarily a death sentence, and information and support are two of the most potent weapons you can have in your arsenal to battle the disease.
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Monday, November 26, 2007
Apples for Health Fitness and Maybe Less Cancer
You've heard the saying: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Is it true?
It may well be. There was a similar old Welch proverb makes a similar point - "An apple on going to bed makes the doctor beg for his bread" (first recorded in 1866). Now mounting research supports the idea.
First, let's look at the general nutritional value of apples.
A typical apple has about 80 calories, 20 grams of carbohydrate, 5 grams of fiber, 0 grams of fat and 0 grams of protein. While the potassium level is relatively low at 170 mg., the sodium level is zero, so the potassium - sodium ration is favorable.
Apples have a relatively low (moderate) glycemic index, meaning eating an apple doesn't shoot your blood sugar sky high.
All of this means that an apple is a good, low-fat source of carbohydrates. But the real benefit may be in the large number of natural compounds contained in apples.
Phytonutrients simply means nutrients derived from plants and fruits. A continual stream of studies demonstrates the value of these nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease. This research has led to the recommendations for increasing fruits and vegetables in our diets.
Apples are a good source of many of the most effective compounds identified by this research. Flavenoids, phenols and carotenoids are all found in apples.
These plant-based nutrients have been associated with reduced risks of prostate and colon cancer. Flavenoids may reduce the risks of lung cancer.
The fiber and pectin in apples offer another benefit. These lower cholesterol and improve digestion.
In addition, the fiber slows the absorption of the sugars in apples, so apples have a relatively minor effect on blood sugar. It also means that eating an apple satisfies hungry for a longer time. This makes them an excellent candidate for a snack. An apple is especially helpful at controlling hunger if you eat it with a source of healthy fat, like a few almonds, and a glass of water.
However, not all is perfect.
The Problem With Apples
The possible presence of pesticide residual plagues apples. Although integrative pest management techniques reduce the amount of pesticide residual, apples still rank among the top ten fruits likely to have some pesticide in them when they go to market.
As you might expect, the food industry insists that the levels of pesticides present in apples is safe. Despite this reassurance, most of us would prefer to avoid pesticides as a regular part of our diet.
There are several ways to deal with this.
The obvious one is to buy organic apples. The downsides of this approach are availability and price. But if you can find them and afford them, buying organic apples makes the most sense.
Apples (and most fruits and vegetables) from the US typically have lower pesticide residuals than those imported from other countries. Buying US apples is a second level choice.
Most of any pesticide will be on the peel, so peeling the fruit reduces the amount of pesticide consumed. However, many of the phytonutrients reside in the peel as well, so health benefits may be reduced.
Washing apples is a common-sense precaution. Unfortunately, there is little reliable information about just how much good this does.
If nothing else, rinsing with water will reduce surface grime. It's unclear that this reduces pesticide levels.
Many people wash their fruit with a dilute dish detergent or bleach solution. There is little reliable evidence to show this is effective, and most official food authorities don't recommend the practice because neither dish soap nor bleach is approved for human consumption. Do this only at your own discretion.
Commercial food washes are available, but the strongest claims for their benefit come from the manufactures themselves.
Many people use dilute vinegar as a non-toxic wash. An informal study suggests this reduces the bacteria count on food, but didn't look at the effect on pesticides. This is probably safe, so try it if you wish. Either use one part vinegar and four parts water as a soak, or put vinegar in a spray bottle and spray on full strength. Either way, rinse well.
Pesticide concerns aside, apples are a great source of nutrition. They're familiar to everyone and definitely qualify as part of a healthy diet. Aim for nine or so servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and make an apple one of them.
Joseph McCaffrey believes in living life as a work of art in progress, and writes on all aspects of living life fully at: http://www.masteringlifespuzzle.com/
It may well be. There was a similar old Welch proverb makes a similar point - "An apple on going to bed makes the doctor beg for his bread" (first recorded in 1866). Now mounting research supports the idea.
First, let's look at the general nutritional value of apples.
A typical apple has about 80 calories, 20 grams of carbohydrate, 5 grams of fiber, 0 grams of fat and 0 grams of protein. While the potassium level is relatively low at 170 mg., the sodium level is zero, so the potassium - sodium ration is favorable.
Apples have a relatively low (moderate) glycemic index, meaning eating an apple doesn't shoot your blood sugar sky high.
All of this means that an apple is a good, low-fat source of carbohydrates. But the real benefit may be in the large number of natural compounds contained in apples.
Phytonutrients simply means nutrients derived from plants and fruits. A continual stream of studies demonstrates the value of these nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease. This research has led to the recommendations for increasing fruits and vegetables in our diets.
Apples are a good source of many of the most effective compounds identified by this research. Flavenoids, phenols and carotenoids are all found in apples.
These plant-based nutrients have been associated with reduced risks of prostate and colon cancer. Flavenoids may reduce the risks of lung cancer.
The fiber and pectin in apples offer another benefit. These lower cholesterol and improve digestion.
In addition, the fiber slows the absorption of the sugars in apples, so apples have a relatively minor effect on blood sugar. It also means that eating an apple satisfies hungry for a longer time. This makes them an excellent candidate for a snack. An apple is especially helpful at controlling hunger if you eat it with a source of healthy fat, like a few almonds, and a glass of water.
However, not all is perfect.
The Problem With Apples
The possible presence of pesticide residual plagues apples. Although integrative pest management techniques reduce the amount of pesticide residual, apples still rank among the top ten fruits likely to have some pesticide in them when they go to market.
As you might expect, the food industry insists that the levels of pesticides present in apples is safe. Despite this reassurance, most of us would prefer to avoid pesticides as a regular part of our diet.
There are several ways to deal with this.
The obvious one is to buy organic apples. The downsides of this approach are availability and price. But if you can find them and afford them, buying organic apples makes the most sense.
Apples (and most fruits and vegetables) from the US typically have lower pesticide residuals than those imported from other countries. Buying US apples is a second level choice.
Most of any pesticide will be on the peel, so peeling the fruit reduces the amount of pesticide consumed. However, many of the phytonutrients reside in the peel as well, so health benefits may be reduced.
Washing apples is a common-sense precaution. Unfortunately, there is little reliable information about just how much good this does.
If nothing else, rinsing with water will reduce surface grime. It's unclear that this reduces pesticide levels.
Many people wash their fruit with a dilute dish detergent or bleach solution. There is little reliable evidence to show this is effective, and most official food authorities don't recommend the practice because neither dish soap nor bleach is approved for human consumption. Do this only at your own discretion.
Commercial food washes are available, but the strongest claims for their benefit come from the manufactures themselves.
Many people use dilute vinegar as a non-toxic wash. An informal study suggests this reduces the bacteria count on food, but didn't look at the effect on pesticides. This is probably safe, so try it if you wish. Either use one part vinegar and four parts water as a soak, or put vinegar in a spray bottle and spray on full strength. Either way, rinse well.
Pesticide concerns aside, apples are a great source of nutrition. They're familiar to everyone and definitely qualify as part of a healthy diet. Aim for nine or so servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and make an apple one of them.
Joseph McCaffrey believes in living life as a work of art in progress, and writes on all aspects of living life fully at: http://www.masteringlifespuzzle.com/
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Cancer Story - Dealing with Cancer in the family - Death from Cancer
Dad's Luck A Daughters Tale of Dealing with Cancer and the Loss of a Loved One
There's nothing in this world like your mom and your dad. I was born at Wayne county hospital in Wayne Michigan to Mr. Henry Ellsworth Grim and Mrs. Linda Grim. I had an older brother named Henry Grim Jr. My mom had 10 kids in her family and dad had 9 in his. My mom is a very caring person and dad was in his own way. We lost dad in March of 2006 from lung cancer and this is why im writing this. My mom and dad were very hard working people. Dad he just wanted his family to like him so he always tried to find a way to be as good as they all were. Well my dad he didn't know it but he was the best one of all.
He started driving his own rig in 1999 and boy was he doing well. He wanted my husband and I to have are own home so he saved up money, $3o,ooo to be exact, and they bought the most beautiful home. But you know how they say, when things are going good, something is bound to go wrong. Well it did, my dad he got cancer and they did his surgery. In the mean while mom was home packing up the boxes cause they now were losing everything they had, there new house, there new semi, everything. And they came to live with Don and I, where we would help my mom take care of dad.
He really came back good from the surgery and the doc said there was no sign of cancer and we were so excited. But a little while later he had to go back in he needed a bypass done a triple bypass. Well we did that and he came through with flying colors. My dad by this time was known as the miracle patient. We all thought by now he was going to beat all odds know matter what. But low and be hold here came Mr. Cancer back again. This time they found it and started him on chemo. That was hard on dad but he was going to live one way or another. He said that he was going to see my babies grow up. Well the chemo worked and no sign of cancer again. But it wasn't long and dad was sick and in the hospital and they found his cancer back again. We were so afraid we did not want to lose dad, he was our light our life and he was my dad. So for us he went in and fought this cancer one more time.
My dad was so tired by this time. I felt so bad for him. He was very sick from the chemo. He could hardly get outside cause it took all he had to walk. Well dad took me my mom and my brother aside and said I know im going to die if I stop my chemo. But I just can't do it any more. So he went in to his cancer doctor and said I want to stop my chemo, but I want you to tell me how I will die. The doc told him that he will pretty much drown to death. That the fluid will just build up and he would not be able to breath. So he made to decision to stop his chemo.
My uncles Butch and Larry spent allot of time with him. He loved his motor cycle so they went on the motor cycle rides and the camp outs. He just loved it they would take him to dinner. He did well but it wasn't 6 months and he started to spit up blood and not be able to walk from the living room to the bathroom. So we helped him do pretty much everything. My dad he had a great out look on life and he took every day as it came. He made a tape for his grand children and he told them things about his life.
We had him a bowling benefit because his last wish was to see Disney World so we took him for Christmas and he loved it. But on March 1st 2006 he woke up real sick could not get off the potty. So he called to my mom to help him. They went out to the living room and he sat her down and told her mom im sorry but at the end of the day I will not be here. He asked her to call Butch, Larry and the pastor and tell them to get there right away. They all came, then she called me and said Peg if you want to see dad you better get here cause he's going to die today. So I hurried got the kids and left to go be with him.
When I got there I walked in his room and said what do you think your doing. He said im ok baby I promise im not dieing today. But with out me knowing he had already told my mom he was not going to make the day. Well we called everyone in our family and the came to say good bye. I think it was about seven that night and I heard someone say oh my god and allot of crying. I ran out the door I know my dad was gone and I would never see him again. I cant tell you that was the day the world lost a good man. I try even to this day to think that my dad is in a better place but I cant picture my dad being in a better if were not there. I guess im just missing him. Since dad died my mom and I have found the lord and we found that he will get us through anything if we put him first. Just remember that when you lose someone that we only want them because we don't want to miss them or hurt. But the hurt is not half as bad as the hurt they had from being sick so we need to thank the lord for taking him to a better place and that is heaven. God bless everyone who has ever lost someone like my dad our light our life or husband our father just a great man
For more Stories about Cancer and Living With Cancer. Or to Submit your own stories visit Cancer Story We would love for this to branch into a moral support site for others dealing with Cancer in their Lives.
Thanks
Donald Martin http://www.ezwebmall.biz
There's nothing in this world like your mom and your dad. I was born at Wayne county hospital in Wayne Michigan to Mr. Henry Ellsworth Grim and Mrs. Linda Grim. I had an older brother named Henry Grim Jr. My mom had 10 kids in her family and dad had 9 in his. My mom is a very caring person and dad was in his own way. We lost dad in March of 2006 from lung cancer and this is why im writing this. My mom and dad were very hard working people. Dad he just wanted his family to like him so he always tried to find a way to be as good as they all were. Well my dad he didn't know it but he was the best one of all.
He started driving his own rig in 1999 and boy was he doing well. He wanted my husband and I to have are own home so he saved up money, $3o,ooo to be exact, and they bought the most beautiful home. But you know how they say, when things are going good, something is bound to go wrong. Well it did, my dad he got cancer and they did his surgery. In the mean while mom was home packing up the boxes cause they now were losing everything they had, there new house, there new semi, everything. And they came to live with Don and I, where we would help my mom take care of dad.
He really came back good from the surgery and the doc said there was no sign of cancer and we were so excited. But a little while later he had to go back in he needed a bypass done a triple bypass. Well we did that and he came through with flying colors. My dad by this time was known as the miracle patient. We all thought by now he was going to beat all odds know matter what. But low and be hold here came Mr. Cancer back again. This time they found it and started him on chemo. That was hard on dad but he was going to live one way or another. He said that he was going to see my babies grow up. Well the chemo worked and no sign of cancer again. But it wasn't long and dad was sick and in the hospital and they found his cancer back again. We were so afraid we did not want to lose dad, he was our light our life and he was my dad. So for us he went in and fought this cancer one more time.
My dad was so tired by this time. I felt so bad for him. He was very sick from the chemo. He could hardly get outside cause it took all he had to walk. Well dad took me my mom and my brother aside and said I know im going to die if I stop my chemo. But I just can't do it any more. So he went in to his cancer doctor and said I want to stop my chemo, but I want you to tell me how I will die. The doc told him that he will pretty much drown to death. That the fluid will just build up and he would not be able to breath. So he made to decision to stop his chemo.
My uncles Butch and Larry spent allot of time with him. He loved his motor cycle so they went on the motor cycle rides and the camp outs. He just loved it they would take him to dinner. He did well but it wasn't 6 months and he started to spit up blood and not be able to walk from the living room to the bathroom. So we helped him do pretty much everything. My dad he had a great out look on life and he took every day as it came. He made a tape for his grand children and he told them things about his life.
We had him a bowling benefit because his last wish was to see Disney World so we took him for Christmas and he loved it. But on March 1st 2006 he woke up real sick could not get off the potty. So he called to my mom to help him. They went out to the living room and he sat her down and told her mom im sorry but at the end of the day I will not be here. He asked her to call Butch, Larry and the pastor and tell them to get there right away. They all came, then she called me and said Peg if you want to see dad you better get here cause he's going to die today. So I hurried got the kids and left to go be with him.
When I got there I walked in his room and said what do you think your doing. He said im ok baby I promise im not dieing today. But with out me knowing he had already told my mom he was not going to make the day. Well we called everyone in our family and the came to say good bye. I think it was about seven that night and I heard someone say oh my god and allot of crying. I ran out the door I know my dad was gone and I would never see him again. I cant tell you that was the day the world lost a good man. I try even to this day to think that my dad is in a better place but I cant picture my dad being in a better if were not there. I guess im just missing him. Since dad died my mom and I have found the lord and we found that he will get us through anything if we put him first. Just remember that when you lose someone that we only want them because we don't want to miss them or hurt. But the hurt is not half as bad as the hurt they had from being sick so we need to thank the lord for taking him to a better place and that is heaven. God bless everyone who has ever lost someone like my dad our light our life or husband our father just a great man
For more Stories about Cancer and Living With Cancer. Or to Submit your own stories visit Cancer Story We would love for this to branch into a moral support site for others dealing with Cancer in their Lives.
Thanks
Donald Martin http://www.ezwebmall.biz
Smoking Not Found To Be Dangerous In The State Of Breast Cancer!
Smoking and the ill effects of smoking need not be illustrated any further. Both the topics have been discussed to no ends. Countless numbers of programs, advertisements, campaigns, have been continuously conducted all over the world in order to spread awareness regarding the ill effects of smoking. Inspite of all the awareness campaigns and the sorts, there is doubt if there has been any change in the scenario as regards smoking. The number of people taking to smoking is only constantly increasing.
Smoking is one of the worst possible addictions. Smoking not only harms the people who are addicted to it but also the ones around them. There are a number of diseases that attack specially on smoking and there are many others that are worsened on smoking. Smoking increases the risks of having many diseases. Still the addiction of smoking is only gaining force. The fear of bad health and even the fear of death have failed to be a deterrent in making people give up smoking. The only way to make people give up the puff is banning the tobacco industry. But this is almost an illogical option. The governments of all the countries are earning huge profits and hence they can't even think of banning the industry. However some countries have implemented laws and have banned smoking in the public places. The United Kingdom is one of them. However banning smoking in the public places is not a way out to make people stop smoking.
Anyways, coming back to the topic of diseases, smoking only increases the risks of dangerous diseases like cancer. But recently there have been a very strange revelation from the medical world. Studies have shown that smoking does not worsen breast cancer. The results have been arrived at by conducting a study on about six thousand women over a period of thirty years, with breast cancer. Smoking didn't even hamper in the process of treating breast cancer nor did it react with the breast cancer medications.
Interestingly, smoking has been proved to be a risk for lung cancer, head cancer, and cancer in the neck, esophagus, and bladder. Smoking is also dangerous in the case of leukemia which is commonly termed as blood cancer. But breast cancer is a rare exception.
However, there is no need of exalting in pleasure as smoking has been proved to be dangerous for a number of other diseases. Hence you would do yourself no good by avoiding breast cancer and getting its other versions in return. Smoking can only bring harms to the mental and physical health of the smokers and the others around. There can be no better alternative to quit smoking.
It's only for the purpose of quit smoking that the medical giants Pfizer launched the quit smoking drug Chantix. Pfizer chantix is one of the most popular quit smoking pills in the market today and you can easily buy chantix from any local medicine store. And those of you who are eager to give up smoking but are falling short of the will power as well as time just go to the net and order chantix online. Enjoy a smoke free life ahead
The author is a health expert and writes articles on various issues related to the causes as well as consequences of smoking and also on the quit smoking medicine chantix. For more information, details and advice on smoking related matters, visit the website chantixhome.com
Smoking is one of the worst possible addictions. Smoking not only harms the people who are addicted to it but also the ones around them. There are a number of diseases that attack specially on smoking and there are many others that are worsened on smoking. Smoking increases the risks of having many diseases. Still the addiction of smoking is only gaining force. The fear of bad health and even the fear of death have failed to be a deterrent in making people give up smoking. The only way to make people give up the puff is banning the tobacco industry. But this is almost an illogical option. The governments of all the countries are earning huge profits and hence they can't even think of banning the industry. However some countries have implemented laws and have banned smoking in the public places. The United Kingdom is one of them. However banning smoking in the public places is not a way out to make people stop smoking.
Anyways, coming back to the topic of diseases, smoking only increases the risks of dangerous diseases like cancer. But recently there have been a very strange revelation from the medical world. Studies have shown that smoking does not worsen breast cancer. The results have been arrived at by conducting a study on about six thousand women over a period of thirty years, with breast cancer. Smoking didn't even hamper in the process of treating breast cancer nor did it react with the breast cancer medications.
Interestingly, smoking has been proved to be a risk for lung cancer, head cancer, and cancer in the neck, esophagus, and bladder. Smoking is also dangerous in the case of leukemia which is commonly termed as blood cancer. But breast cancer is a rare exception.
However, there is no need of exalting in pleasure as smoking has been proved to be dangerous for a number of other diseases. Hence you would do yourself no good by avoiding breast cancer and getting its other versions in return. Smoking can only bring harms to the mental and physical health of the smokers and the others around. There can be no better alternative to quit smoking.
It's only for the purpose of quit smoking that the medical giants Pfizer launched the quit smoking drug Chantix. Pfizer chantix is one of the most popular quit smoking pills in the market today and you can easily buy chantix from any local medicine store. And those of you who are eager to give up smoking but are falling short of the will power as well as time just go to the net and order chantix online. Enjoy a smoke free life ahead
The author is a health expert and writes articles on various issues related to the causes as well as consequences of smoking and also on the quit smoking medicine chantix. For more information, details and advice on smoking related matters, visit the website chantixhome.com
Eating Right To Prevent Cancer
Did you know that up to a third of cancer deaths in the US are related to diet in some way or other ? This statistic has been released by the National Cancer Institute and it is backed up by other prestigious institutes all over the world
So, you are what you eat or to put it more bluntly, what you eat could kill you ! The other shocking statistic published after a telephone survey conducted by The American Cancer Society shows that the people who are most affected by cancer are those who are the most ignorant and less informed about what they eat and how their lifestyle will affect their chances of living a long and healthy life.
Chili peppers are hardly the first choice for an article on cancer fighting foods! Surprisingly chili peppers are getting a lot of attention right now. They contain a chemical called capsaicin which perform the very useful task of neutralizing nitrosamines which cause cancer. It has ben shown that in fighting stomach cancer, chili peppers (in moderation) can play a vital part.
Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower are now well known allies in the fight against cancer. They contain a chemical that can change a cancer producing estrogen into a much milder version. This is particularly pertinent to breast cancer. In addition, broccoli have another chemical - called sulforaphane which can prevent colon and rectal cancer.
Even the humble carrot which contains beta carotene is at the top of the list. Carrots have a substance called falcarinol which has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer. Another vegetable which is a favourite of mine are avocados which contain powerful antioxidants and they can block the damaging free radicals which cause cancer cell growth.
Alcohol has come in for a lot of scrutiny. Some researchers regard it as a carcinogen and indeed , if it is consumed in great quantities, can lead to all sorts of diseases and damage the liver. But red wine, if consumed in moderate quantities, can help in the fight against cancer. This is because red wine has lots of polyphenols which are antioxidants. In addition the skin of the grapes contains resveratol which can inhibit cancer cells from multiplying.
Cutrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and lemons contain monoterpenes which can expel carcinogens from our bodies and therefore perform a most useful function so we should eat plenty of these. In addition, they are full of folic acid, beta-carotene and vitamin C.
Many of the essential ingredients of the Mediterraean Diet have been mentioned above. Add things like figs, nuts, mushrooms and you have a complete armoury in the fight against cancer. The Mediterranean diet has been researched all over the world and results are unanimous in declaring that it is one of the healthiest diets on this planet. Why bother with fussy diets with difficult recipes when you can have easy, quick and tasty meals on your table by adopting this great diet.
Which weight loss program leads the way in preventing heart disease and reducing cancer rates? The Mediterranean Diet Time for up to date news on Health, Wellness and Fitness. Visit The Wellness Bible
So, you are what you eat or to put it more bluntly, what you eat could kill you ! The other shocking statistic published after a telephone survey conducted by The American Cancer Society shows that the people who are most affected by cancer are those who are the most ignorant and less informed about what they eat and how their lifestyle will affect their chances of living a long and healthy life.
Chili peppers are hardly the first choice for an article on cancer fighting foods! Surprisingly chili peppers are getting a lot of attention right now. They contain a chemical called capsaicin which perform the very useful task of neutralizing nitrosamines which cause cancer. It has ben shown that in fighting stomach cancer, chili peppers (in moderation) can play a vital part.
Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower are now well known allies in the fight against cancer. They contain a chemical that can change a cancer producing estrogen into a much milder version. This is particularly pertinent to breast cancer. In addition, broccoli have another chemical - called sulforaphane which can prevent colon and rectal cancer.
Even the humble carrot which contains beta carotene is at the top of the list. Carrots have a substance called falcarinol which has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer. Another vegetable which is a favourite of mine are avocados which contain powerful antioxidants and they can block the damaging free radicals which cause cancer cell growth.
Alcohol has come in for a lot of scrutiny. Some researchers regard it as a carcinogen and indeed , if it is consumed in great quantities, can lead to all sorts of diseases and damage the liver. But red wine, if consumed in moderate quantities, can help in the fight against cancer. This is because red wine has lots of polyphenols which are antioxidants. In addition the skin of the grapes contains resveratol which can inhibit cancer cells from multiplying.
Cutrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and lemons contain monoterpenes which can expel carcinogens from our bodies and therefore perform a most useful function so we should eat plenty of these. In addition, they are full of folic acid, beta-carotene and vitamin C.
Many of the essential ingredients of the Mediterraean Diet have been mentioned above. Add things like figs, nuts, mushrooms and you have a complete armoury in the fight against cancer. The Mediterranean diet has been researched all over the world and results are unanimous in declaring that it is one of the healthiest diets on this planet. Why bother with fussy diets with difficult recipes when you can have easy, quick and tasty meals on your table by adopting this great diet.
Which weight loss program leads the way in preventing heart disease and reducing cancer rates? The Mediterranean Diet Time for up to date news on Health, Wellness and Fitness. Visit The Wellness Bible
The High Cost of Cancer Meds have some Cancer Patients Down
The cost of cancer medication has become astronomical. Being unable to afford access to good health coverage used to rest solely on the impoverished populations of our nation. Today, it's hitting the middle class and affluent just as hard, if not harder. I know that sounds awry, but I believe I'm right.
Taxpayers absorb much of the bill because most cancer patients are covered by government insurance programs such as Medicare. And who normally foots those bills, but the middle-to-upper class in our society? So for them, it's a double whammy.
But, because cancer is such a non-discriminatory illness, the slate of ease for the financially fit has been wiped clean. Today, there are people trying to decide if they will buy groceries or their medications, and it's not just the poor anymore.
Isn't someone scratching their heads wondering why? They should be! How come people who have to deal with the heartache of receiving a cancer diagnosis have the extra pain of figuring out how they will afford the very medications that will help extend their lives? Especially when the treatments of cancer, such as chemo, so tire a person out that they are unable to continue working and earning an income.
Something seems horrifically wrong with that picture, and up until now, I had wondered what the answer could be to such a mind-boggling problem. To illustrate the maniacal heights some of the prices of cancer meds can reach, take a look at this list:
Tarceva, a drug used to treat lung cancer, which happens to be the number one cancer in America that claims the most lives, is priced at $2,400 to $2,700 a month! That's more than most people's take home salary in a month's time!
And what about Gleevec? It's a cancer medication that is used for those suffering with Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). How much does it cost? It rolls in at a hefty $2,600 a month. Again, out of range for most Americans' monthly budget.
How about Nexavar? Where does it rank in this stout list of cancer medications? Try $4,300 a month! That's $51,600 a year! Take this drug for a couple of years, and you're well over the $100,000 mark!
And who have I found is the grand puba of the group? Weighing in at about $10,000 a month is the cancer medication, heavy weight champion, Erbitux! If you take this medication for ten years, and you have a million dollar cap on your health insurance, you've maxed it out with the high cost of this med. Unbelievable, right?
Now, we know that will never happen because if you factor in the cost of care in addition to the cost of the cancer medication, you'd be over your insurance cap a lot faster, which is another fear of cancer patients: outliving their benefits.
It's no wonder the high cost of cancer medications have some cancer patients down. And it gets even more frustrating when you think that not one of the drugs listed actually cures cancer. Not that it would make it right, but I think most could understand if someone charged that much for "the cure". If I had cancer, I'd certainly pay it.
But for those who do, and especially those who aren't in a position to afford their medication costs, what can they do?
Thank God for patient assistance programs because they provide a way to get your expensive cancer medications for free! The very drugs that were listed for thousands of dollars a month can be free to you, if you know where to look. Don't be discouraged; there are alternatives. The high cost of cancer meds don't have to have you down any longer, and that's good news.
Nicole enjoys spending time with her son, Jordan and her husband, Muri. She is also very passionate about helping people with their fight against cancer. If you would like more information about how you can receive FREE cancer meds, please contact Nicole.
http://www.freecancermeds.com
Taxpayers absorb much of the bill because most cancer patients are covered by government insurance programs such as Medicare. And who normally foots those bills, but the middle-to-upper class in our society? So for them, it's a double whammy.
But, because cancer is such a non-discriminatory illness, the slate of ease for the financially fit has been wiped clean. Today, there are people trying to decide if they will buy groceries or their medications, and it's not just the poor anymore.
Isn't someone scratching their heads wondering why? They should be! How come people who have to deal with the heartache of receiving a cancer diagnosis have the extra pain of figuring out how they will afford the very medications that will help extend their lives? Especially when the treatments of cancer, such as chemo, so tire a person out that they are unable to continue working and earning an income.
Something seems horrifically wrong with that picture, and up until now, I had wondered what the answer could be to such a mind-boggling problem. To illustrate the maniacal heights some of the prices of cancer meds can reach, take a look at this list:
Tarceva, a drug used to treat lung cancer, which happens to be the number one cancer in America that claims the most lives, is priced at $2,400 to $2,700 a month! That's more than most people's take home salary in a month's time!
And what about Gleevec? It's a cancer medication that is used for those suffering with Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). How much does it cost? It rolls in at a hefty $2,600 a month. Again, out of range for most Americans' monthly budget.
How about Nexavar? Where does it rank in this stout list of cancer medications? Try $4,300 a month! That's $51,600 a year! Take this drug for a couple of years, and you're well over the $100,000 mark!
And who have I found is the grand puba of the group? Weighing in at about $10,000 a month is the cancer medication, heavy weight champion, Erbitux! If you take this medication for ten years, and you have a million dollar cap on your health insurance, you've maxed it out with the high cost of this med. Unbelievable, right?
Now, we know that will never happen because if you factor in the cost of care in addition to the cost of the cancer medication, you'd be over your insurance cap a lot faster, which is another fear of cancer patients: outliving their benefits.
It's no wonder the high cost of cancer medications have some cancer patients down. And it gets even more frustrating when you think that not one of the drugs listed actually cures cancer. Not that it would make it right, but I think most could understand if someone charged that much for "the cure". If I had cancer, I'd certainly pay it.
But for those who do, and especially those who aren't in a position to afford their medication costs, what can they do?
Thank God for patient assistance programs because they provide a way to get your expensive cancer medications for free! The very drugs that were listed for thousands of dollars a month can be free to you, if you know where to look. Don't be discouraged; there are alternatives. The high cost of cancer meds don't have to have you down any longer, and that's good news.
Nicole enjoys spending time with her son, Jordan and her husband, Muri. She is also very passionate about helping people with their fight against cancer. If you would like more information about how you can receive FREE cancer meds, please contact Nicole.
http://www.freecancermeds.com
Side Effects Of Radiation Treatment For Prostate Cancer
Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer: Forewarning
Radiation therapy, because of its numerous side effects, is seen as the last resort treatment for prostate cancer. That is why the people usually opting for radiation therapy are also those patients who have already gone through and tried all other options, and thus making a relatively safe procedure of radiation therapy having the highest mortality rate.
For all its worth, radiation therapy is the least enveloping cancer treatment. That alone speaks of the least complications.
The Side Effects of Radiation Therapy on Prostate Cancer are expected. Except the risk of another cancer, it is the same with all other the treatment for prostate cancer: infertility, impotence, bowel and/ or urinary incontinence. Another danger is the damage of the epithelial surface of the skin where the radiation had hit. There is also the collateral radiation damage, this damage of the surrounding tissues where it may hit some vital organs less resilient to the effects of radiation. The gonads are likely to be hit, thus causing infertility. Risks include severe urinary frequency or urgency, rectal problems, hair loss, and damage to the surrounding tissues. Another most commonly noticed symptoms is fatigue but the exact cause is unknown.
After Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer:
Incontinence is important destructive part effect caused by radiation treatment. There are chances of injuring the urinary part during this procedure. Due to this reason a weak urine flow and even the inability to urinate. This condition is very painful and would be a hindrance to one's normal activities. In some cases, blood in the urine and/or semen can be found. Burning sensation during urination and pain in the lower back are signs of prostate cancer as well. Serious incontinence cases though are rare, affecting 1% - 3% of the men undergoing radiation treatment. Though the symptoms will usually go away the longest in a year, it is permanent in less than 1% of the radiation treated men.
Other crucial Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer is impotence - complexity in having a composition, even if the sexual drive is still present. Older practice of radiation treatment have long been considered complicating due to the numerous of side effects and complications that follow suit. And there were cases where the quality of life is compromised: infertility, impotence, incontinence, dryness, and another cancer becomes a problem post operation using radiation treatment.
Causes by Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer: Infertility is another problem caused by Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer. Enlarged prostate or medically termed, as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition of the prostate that grows beyond its ordinary size. Prostate development is a natural biological process in men. Radiation to the testicles can cause permanent loss of sperm production. Unless the cancer is in the testicles, they can usually be protected from radiation by using a "clam shell" type of shield. Radiation therapy to the pelvis can cause problems with erections by damaging the arteries and nerves that supply the penis. The higher the dose of radiation and the wider the section of the pelvis irradiated, the greater the chance that an erection problem will develop. Testosterone is a male hormone that plays an important role in erections. Some men have less testosterone after pelvic radiation. The testicles, which produce testosterone, may have been affected either by a mild dose of scattered radiation or by the general stress of cancer treatment. The testosterone level will usually recover within 6 months of radiation therapy. However, if a man notices erection problems or low desire after cancer treatment, the doctor may decide to do a blood test to find out if testosterone is low. Some men can take testosterone to get low levels back to normal. Men with prostate cancer should know that replacement testosterone can speed up the growth of prostate cancer cells
But with Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment, the beam is precisely directed, with range and peak closely monitored. That means even if in a depth, the Radiation Therapy can still burn off tissues without having the need for a highly invasive surgery.
You can also find more info on cancer new treatment and rectal prostate exam. Prostatecancertreatmenthelp.com is a comprehensive resource to know more about prostate cancer treatment.
Radiation therapy, because of its numerous side effects, is seen as the last resort treatment for prostate cancer. That is why the people usually opting for radiation therapy are also those patients who have already gone through and tried all other options, and thus making a relatively safe procedure of radiation therapy having the highest mortality rate.
For all its worth, radiation therapy is the least enveloping cancer treatment. That alone speaks of the least complications.
The Side Effects of Radiation Therapy on Prostate Cancer are expected. Except the risk of another cancer, it is the same with all other the treatment for prostate cancer: infertility, impotence, bowel and/ or urinary incontinence. Another danger is the damage of the epithelial surface of the skin where the radiation had hit. There is also the collateral radiation damage, this damage of the surrounding tissues where it may hit some vital organs less resilient to the effects of radiation. The gonads are likely to be hit, thus causing infertility. Risks include severe urinary frequency or urgency, rectal problems, hair loss, and damage to the surrounding tissues. Another most commonly noticed symptoms is fatigue but the exact cause is unknown.
After Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer:
Incontinence is important destructive part effect caused by radiation treatment. There are chances of injuring the urinary part during this procedure. Due to this reason a weak urine flow and even the inability to urinate. This condition is very painful and would be a hindrance to one's normal activities. In some cases, blood in the urine and/or semen can be found. Burning sensation during urination and pain in the lower back are signs of prostate cancer as well. Serious incontinence cases though are rare, affecting 1% - 3% of the men undergoing radiation treatment. Though the symptoms will usually go away the longest in a year, it is permanent in less than 1% of the radiation treated men.
Other crucial Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer is impotence - complexity in having a composition, even if the sexual drive is still present. Older practice of radiation treatment have long been considered complicating due to the numerous of side effects and complications that follow suit. And there were cases where the quality of life is compromised: infertility, impotence, incontinence, dryness, and another cancer becomes a problem post operation using radiation treatment.
Causes by Side Effects of Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer: Infertility is another problem caused by Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer. Enlarged prostate or medically termed, as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition of the prostate that grows beyond its ordinary size. Prostate development is a natural biological process in men. Radiation to the testicles can cause permanent loss of sperm production. Unless the cancer is in the testicles, they can usually be protected from radiation by using a "clam shell" type of shield. Radiation therapy to the pelvis can cause problems with erections by damaging the arteries and nerves that supply the penis. The higher the dose of radiation and the wider the section of the pelvis irradiated, the greater the chance that an erection problem will develop. Testosterone is a male hormone that plays an important role in erections. Some men have less testosterone after pelvic radiation. The testicles, which produce testosterone, may have been affected either by a mild dose of scattered radiation or by the general stress of cancer treatment. The testosterone level will usually recover within 6 months of radiation therapy. However, if a man notices erection problems or low desire after cancer treatment, the doctor may decide to do a blood test to find out if testosterone is low. Some men can take testosterone to get low levels back to normal. Men with prostate cancer should know that replacement testosterone can speed up the growth of prostate cancer cells
But with Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment, the beam is precisely directed, with range and peak closely monitored. That means even if in a depth, the Radiation Therapy can still burn off tissues without having the need for a highly invasive surgery.
You can also find more info on cancer new treatment and rectal prostate exam. Prostatecancertreatmenthelp.com is a comprehensive resource to know more about prostate cancer treatment.
Fight and Prevent Cancer
The two types of fiber in broccoli, soluble and insoluble, help lower cholesterol, fight cancer, and keep our digestive systems in tip-top shape. Recent researches suggest that botox could be used alongside chemotherapy and radiation to fight cancer. Coenzyme What It Does: May fight cancer and heart disease; strengthens gums; protects nerves; helps generate energy, naturally.
The healing power of hypnosis according to latest Medical research shows that it can ease pain, speed healing, increase fertility and even fight cancer. These Brassica veggies including watercress, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli sprouts, Brussels Sprouts, arugula, and kale, have been shown to fight cancer by inhibiting carcinogenesis, excreting carcinogens via liver detoxification, inducing death of cancer cells, and inhibiting tumors.
Prevents Cancer This is just more evidence to support what researchers have believed for some time now -green tea prevents cancer. Carrots have beta-carotene, which prevents cancer. Some also show that providing chemotherapy to women with non-metastasized breast cancer prevents the appearance of systemic spread and that the use of tamoxifen (a selective estrogen receptor modulator) increases the cure rate in women with hormone positive breast cancer.
As it contains the compound EGCG, the tea prevents cancer cells from growing when the compound binds with the enzyme also found in the body. It maintains balance amongst three doshas and effectively controls digestive problems, strengthens heart, normalizes cholesterol, prevents cancer, builds up and sustains defense mechanism, improves eyesight and detoxifies the body.
What To Do Right Now To Stop Age Spots Because age spots, poikiloderma and actinic keratoses can serve as warning signs for skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends scheduling a professional skin examination each year. However, Pap smear screening can efficiently detect the earliest signs of pre-cancer changes in these cells. There is usually no obvious pain or any signs in the early stage of breast cancer.
Well, unfortunately, prostate cancer does not really give off any warning signs. Some of the symptoms associated with breast cancer include:- Itching in the armpit or around the breast region - Pink, red, or dark colored area (called erythematic) with texture similar to the skin of an orange - Ridges and thickened areas of the skin of nipple or breast - Appearance of a bruise that does not go away - Nipple getting inverted - Breast warm to the touch - Pain in the breast which could vary from a constant ache to stabbing pains - Change in texture as well as color of the skin around the nipple - Change in the shape or size of a breast - Dimpling of the breast skin - Swelling or a lump in the armpit - Discharge from the nipple. None of these symptoms is clear evidence of breast cancer, as most of the signs may also arise due to other conditions affecting the breast.
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The healing power of hypnosis according to latest Medical research shows that it can ease pain, speed healing, increase fertility and even fight cancer. These Brassica veggies including watercress, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli sprouts, Brussels Sprouts, arugula, and kale, have been shown to fight cancer by inhibiting carcinogenesis, excreting carcinogens via liver detoxification, inducing death of cancer cells, and inhibiting tumors.
Prevents Cancer This is just more evidence to support what researchers have believed for some time now -green tea prevents cancer. Carrots have beta-carotene, which prevents cancer. Some also show that providing chemotherapy to women with non-metastasized breast cancer prevents the appearance of systemic spread and that the use of tamoxifen (a selective estrogen receptor modulator) increases the cure rate in women with hormone positive breast cancer.
As it contains the compound EGCG, the tea prevents cancer cells from growing when the compound binds with the enzyme also found in the body. It maintains balance amongst three doshas and effectively controls digestive problems, strengthens heart, normalizes cholesterol, prevents cancer, builds up and sustains defense mechanism, improves eyesight and detoxifies the body.
What To Do Right Now To Stop Age Spots Because age spots, poikiloderma and actinic keratoses can serve as warning signs for skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends scheduling a professional skin examination each year. However, Pap smear screening can efficiently detect the earliest signs of pre-cancer changes in these cells. There is usually no obvious pain or any signs in the early stage of breast cancer.
Well, unfortunately, prostate cancer does not really give off any warning signs. Some of the symptoms associated with breast cancer include:- Itching in the armpit or around the breast region - Pink, red, or dark colored area (called erythematic) with texture similar to the skin of an orange - Ridges and thickened areas of the skin of nipple or breast - Appearance of a bruise that does not go away - Nipple getting inverted - Breast warm to the touch - Pain in the breast which could vary from a constant ache to stabbing pains - Change in texture as well as color of the skin around the nipple - Change in the shape or size of a breast - Dimpling of the breast skin - Swelling or a lump in the armpit - Discharge from the nipple. None of these symptoms is clear evidence of breast cancer, as most of the signs may also arise due to other conditions affecting the breast.
Soli Katir http://www.solikatir.com/Prevent-Cancer.html Know the risks and characteristics of cancer and how to prevent it by browsing on these pages.
The One-Legged Man Who Beat Cancer and Depression
Imagine that you are 28 years old, full of vim and vigor, and so full of excitement and promise about life. But also try to think of how you will react when doctors tell you that your right knee must be amputated to prevent cancer from spreading throughout your body. Would you cry in sadness or scream in anger? Probably, most people would wail and ask the proverbial question, "Why me?"
But one man named Terry Fox did exactly the opposite. Instead of thinking about the amputation as a disability, he saw it as an opportunity to rise to yet another challenge. While his cancer made him realize that death could come soon, he turned that grim reminder of human mortality into a lofty dream. Terry Fox, despite having only one normal leg and a prosthesis, decided to run across Canada to raise money to fund cancer research. Hailed as the greatest Canadian hero of modern times, Terry was often quoted as saying that his pain in running was nothing compared to the agony experienced by others like him who suffered from cancer.
Aside from the physical pain caused by cancer, many patients also struggle with depression.
Terry Fox mentioned to his friends how difficult it was for him to run what has been called a "Marathon of Hope." He said that, at different segments of the run, he felt physical pain yet the emotional torment was also equally excruciating, if not more so. Yet that challenge did not deter him from pursuing his dream of raising one dollar each from every Canadian. At that time, the total population of Canada was 24 million.
His quest actually began from a car accident that caused an injury to his right knee. After a few months, he visited doctors to complain about a persistent pain on the said knee. When the test results came in, Terry Fox was shocked by the diagnosis --- he had cancer in his knee called osteosarcoma, a disease whose origins or causes are still unknown. To prevent the spread of the cancer, the doctors amputated his right leg just a few inches above the affected knee. At first, Terry Fox found the leg surgery very difficult to accept since he was a gifted athlete who excelled in water sports, soccer, basketball, rugby, and baseball. Having a physical disability was not exactly something that crossed his mind since he was very active and sports-driven even from a young age. For quite some time, he was weighed down physically and emotionally by the disease and the amputation of his leg.
Terry Fox, instead of being totally devastated by his physical condition, decided to do something about cancer. He decided that he would raise money by running across Canada. On April 12, 1980, Terry began his long journey in Newfoundland. His marathon inspired many people who willingly donated money to support his cause. After 143 days of running, he had already covered 5, 375 kilometers. He could not, however, finish the cross-country marathon because the doctors were able to detect that his cancer had already spread to his lungs. His run ended on August 31 ended in Ontario, upon his doctor's advice. During treatment, Terry Fox died after slipping into a comma. During his hospilization, many groups of followers and fans organized a telethon to support the Terry's Marathon of Hope. Terry's emotional stability and mental fortitude enabled him to run thousands of miles for a worthy cause. While he himself was not able to benefit from new medical research on curing cancer, his heroic act was able to achieve his goal --- 24 million dollars to fund cancer research. For his incredible feat, Terry Fox was awarded as the youngest recipient of the Order of Canada, one of the most prestigious awards in Canada, at that time.
The U.S. National Cancer Institute estimates that at least 25 percent of cancer patients have problems with emotional distress that is largely attributed to the fear of death. The prospect of dying brings such a great burden of loneliness, despair, and fear. Uncertainties about the future, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite all contribute to the increase of stress and anxiety. Some patients even need to take antidepressant prescriptions just to control their enormous distress, which is really quite understandable considering that cancer is one of the most debilitating diseases known to man.
Terry Fox was able to beat cancer and depression by not allowing himself to fall into despair. After his death, the Marathon of Hope was continued by many followers who believed in his cause. To date, more than 300,000 runners have participated in the yearly event organized in Canada and 60 other countries around the world. Over the years, the Marathon of Hope that was started by a one-legged man who said no to disease and depression had already earned $360 million dollars for cancer research.
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But one man named Terry Fox did exactly the opposite. Instead of thinking about the amputation as a disability, he saw it as an opportunity to rise to yet another challenge. While his cancer made him realize that death could come soon, he turned that grim reminder of human mortality into a lofty dream. Terry Fox, despite having only one normal leg and a prosthesis, decided to run across Canada to raise money to fund cancer research. Hailed as the greatest Canadian hero of modern times, Terry was often quoted as saying that his pain in running was nothing compared to the agony experienced by others like him who suffered from cancer.
Aside from the physical pain caused by cancer, many patients also struggle with depression.
Terry Fox mentioned to his friends how difficult it was for him to run what has been called a "Marathon of Hope." He said that, at different segments of the run, he felt physical pain yet the emotional torment was also equally excruciating, if not more so. Yet that challenge did not deter him from pursuing his dream of raising one dollar each from every Canadian. At that time, the total population of Canada was 24 million.
His quest actually began from a car accident that caused an injury to his right knee. After a few months, he visited doctors to complain about a persistent pain on the said knee. When the test results came in, Terry Fox was shocked by the diagnosis --- he had cancer in his knee called osteosarcoma, a disease whose origins or causes are still unknown. To prevent the spread of the cancer, the doctors amputated his right leg just a few inches above the affected knee. At first, Terry Fox found the leg surgery very difficult to accept since he was a gifted athlete who excelled in water sports, soccer, basketball, rugby, and baseball. Having a physical disability was not exactly something that crossed his mind since he was very active and sports-driven even from a young age. For quite some time, he was weighed down physically and emotionally by the disease and the amputation of his leg.
Terry Fox, instead of being totally devastated by his physical condition, decided to do something about cancer. He decided that he would raise money by running across Canada. On April 12, 1980, Terry began his long journey in Newfoundland. His marathon inspired many people who willingly donated money to support his cause. After 143 days of running, he had already covered 5, 375 kilometers. He could not, however, finish the cross-country marathon because the doctors were able to detect that his cancer had already spread to his lungs. His run ended on August 31 ended in Ontario, upon his doctor's advice. During treatment, Terry Fox died after slipping into a comma. During his hospilization, many groups of followers and fans organized a telethon to support the Terry's Marathon of Hope. Terry's emotional stability and mental fortitude enabled him to run thousands of miles for a worthy cause. While he himself was not able to benefit from new medical research on curing cancer, his heroic act was able to achieve his goal --- 24 million dollars to fund cancer research. For his incredible feat, Terry Fox was awarded as the youngest recipient of the Order of Canada, one of the most prestigious awards in Canada, at that time.
The U.S. National Cancer Institute estimates that at least 25 percent of cancer patients have problems with emotional distress that is largely attributed to the fear of death. The prospect of dying brings such a great burden of loneliness, despair, and fear. Uncertainties about the future, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite all contribute to the increase of stress and anxiety. Some patients even need to take antidepressant prescriptions just to control their enormous distress, which is really quite understandable considering that cancer is one of the most debilitating diseases known to man.
Terry Fox was able to beat cancer and depression by not allowing himself to fall into despair. After his death, the Marathon of Hope was continued by many followers who believed in his cause. To date, more than 300,000 runners have participated in the yearly event organized in Canada and 60 other countries around the world. Over the years, the Marathon of Hope that was started by a one-legged man who said no to disease and depression had already earned $360 million dollars for cancer research.
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Vitamin D and Fighting Cancer
We all want to find healthy ways to fight the potential of cancer. But what if one venue of fighting cancer is also potentially a venue that causes cancer? What does this mean? We are talking about Vitamin D.
Studies have shown that the intake of Vitamin D3 controls cellular growth, which helps you absorb calcium from your digestive tract and at the same time, inhibits the growth of cancer cells. In order for Vitamin D to be activated, the body must be exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. With doctors telling us to stay out of the sun or to wear sunscreen due to skin cancer, our bodies are not getting the appropriate amount of sunlight to boost our Vitamin D levels. So what do we do?
According to Dr. Richard Hobday, author of The Healing Sun, he says, "our fear of the sun does more harm than good. Most recommended daily sunscreens block ultraviolet B rays, the same rays that trigger the production of vitamin D. The number of people who die from breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and osteoporosis -- all maladies that sunlight could benefit -- is far greater than the number of deaths from skin cancer."
After reviewing 50 years of medical literature on cancer, Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh concluded that the benefits of regular sun exposure outweigh the risks of squamous-basal skin cancer, accelerated ageing and melanoma.
So, if you are going to take the risks of being in the sun more often, you might ask yourself what all of the benefits of Vitamin D are?
When vitamin D is produced in the skin or consumed in food, it requires chemical conversion in the liver and kidney to form dihydroxyvitamin D, the physiologically active form of vitamin D. Active vitamin D functions as a hormone because it sends a message to the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D helps to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D also works in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones to promote bone mineralization. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, two forms of skeletal diseases that weaken bones.
Research also suggests that vitamin D may help maintain a healthy immune system and help regulate cell growth and differentiation, the process that determines what a cell is to become.
Knowing how many benefits Vitamin D provides, you might ask yourself, are you getting enough of the Vitamin and are you getting enough sunlight.
According to studies, season, geographic latitude, time of day, cloud cover, smog, and sunscreen affect UV ray exposure and vitamin D synthesis. For example, sunlight exposure from November through February in Boston is insufficient to produce significant vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Complete cloud cover halves the energy of UV rays, and shade reduces it by 60%. Industrial pollution, which increases shade, also decreases sun exposure and may contribute to the development of rickets in individuals with insufficient dietary intake of vitamin D .
Sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 8 or greater will block UV rays that produce vitamin D, but it is still important to routinely use sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer and other negative consequences of excessive sun exposure. An initial exposure to sunlight (10 -15 minutes) allows adequate time for Vitamin D synthesis and should be followed by application of a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to protect the skin. Ten to fifteen minutes of sun exposure at least two times per week to the face, arms, hands, or back without sunscreen is usually sufficient to provide adequate vitamin D. It is very important for individuals with limited sun exposure to include good sources of vitamin D in their diet.
Because scientists are realizing the increasing benefits of how vitamin D may affect the risk of multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes, they are recommending that up to 4,000 international units per day is not toxic to the body and is suggested. Foods that naturally contain Vitamin D include cod liver oil, salmon and milk that has been fortified - just to name a few.
So drink your milk and catch some sun - fighting cancer might be as easy as that.
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Studies have shown that the intake of Vitamin D3 controls cellular growth, which helps you absorb calcium from your digestive tract and at the same time, inhibits the growth of cancer cells. In order for Vitamin D to be activated, the body must be exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. With doctors telling us to stay out of the sun or to wear sunscreen due to skin cancer, our bodies are not getting the appropriate amount of sunlight to boost our Vitamin D levels. So what do we do?
According to Dr. Richard Hobday, author of The Healing Sun, he says, "our fear of the sun does more harm than good. Most recommended daily sunscreens block ultraviolet B rays, the same rays that trigger the production of vitamin D. The number of people who die from breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and osteoporosis -- all maladies that sunlight could benefit -- is far greater than the number of deaths from skin cancer."
After reviewing 50 years of medical literature on cancer, Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh concluded that the benefits of regular sun exposure outweigh the risks of squamous-basal skin cancer, accelerated ageing and melanoma.
So, if you are going to take the risks of being in the sun more often, you might ask yourself what all of the benefits of Vitamin D are?
When vitamin D is produced in the skin or consumed in food, it requires chemical conversion in the liver and kidney to form dihydroxyvitamin D, the physiologically active form of vitamin D. Active vitamin D functions as a hormone because it sends a message to the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D helps to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D also works in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones to promote bone mineralization. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, two forms of skeletal diseases that weaken bones.
Research also suggests that vitamin D may help maintain a healthy immune system and help regulate cell growth and differentiation, the process that determines what a cell is to become.
Knowing how many benefits Vitamin D provides, you might ask yourself, are you getting enough of the Vitamin and are you getting enough sunlight.
According to studies, season, geographic latitude, time of day, cloud cover, smog, and sunscreen affect UV ray exposure and vitamin D synthesis. For example, sunlight exposure from November through February in Boston is insufficient to produce significant vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Complete cloud cover halves the energy of UV rays, and shade reduces it by 60%. Industrial pollution, which increases shade, also decreases sun exposure and may contribute to the development of rickets in individuals with insufficient dietary intake of vitamin D .
Sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 8 or greater will block UV rays that produce vitamin D, but it is still important to routinely use sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer and other negative consequences of excessive sun exposure. An initial exposure to sunlight (10 -15 minutes) allows adequate time for Vitamin D synthesis and should be followed by application of a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to protect the skin. Ten to fifteen minutes of sun exposure at least two times per week to the face, arms, hands, or back without sunscreen is usually sufficient to provide adequate vitamin D. It is very important for individuals with limited sun exposure to include good sources of vitamin D in their diet.
Because scientists are realizing the increasing benefits of how vitamin D may affect the risk of multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes, they are recommending that up to 4,000 international units per day is not toxic to the body and is suggested. Foods that naturally contain Vitamin D include cod liver oil, salmon and milk that has been fortified - just to name a few.
So drink your milk and catch some sun - fighting cancer might be as easy as that.
R. Fredriksen is the Vice President of Nutrition Dome, a leading provider of Jarrow Formulas, Pioneer Nutritional Forumulas, Lipodrene and other quality supplements. For more information, please visit www.nutritiondome.com.
Schools Failing on Skin Cancer Smarts
Experts agree, American schools are failing on their ability to educate our kids on sun safety and protect them from the dangers of skin cancer.
There have been recent studies indicating that school in the United States are not up to par in protecting our kids from the ultraviolet rays that cause skin cancer. These studies show that schools not only fail to help protect our kids, but they may actually be discouraging the students who try to protect themselves.
In recent years, a study was conducted at schools across the United States to see what steps were being taken to encourage students to take precautions in the sun. The somber indications are that most schools were doing absolutely nothing. Only three percent of schools had guidelines in place to share with their students. Those sun-smart schools are planning outdoor activities during off-peak sunlight hours and offering alternate indoor activities on high UV index days.
Those children taking part in outdoor activities should have been encouraged to wear hats, sleeves and sunscreen during the peak sunlight hours of 11 am to 3 pm. Again, only a little more than three percent of schools made the grade with these protective guidelines.
Here's another frightening statistic: over 66 percent of schools do not allow teachers to apply sunscreen on students, unless the request was accompanied by a doctor's prescription. To make matters worse, fewer than five percent of schools are prepared to provide sunscreen to students who request it. That is simply teaching kids the wrong lesson. Most schools ban hats, in the fear that students will spread head lice by sharing hats. Sunglasses are also banned at most schools. Fewer than 20 percent of outdoor school areas have shaded areas available to allow students a protective escape from the sun.
It seems that school principals are in need of some lessons in sun safety. At the time of this research study, nearly 70 percent of school principals felt that it was a waste of time and resources to be concerned about the outdoor safety of their students. Some claim to have had no idea that students spending a lot of time in the direct sunlight on the school playground could face an increased risk of skin cancer. A full 84 percent of principals, however, admitted that their students often spent a lot time outdoors during peak sunlight hours.
If schools are really going to provide the protection and education that our children need and deserve, they're going to have to make some changes. The report suggested the following improvements:
* Planting trees can beautify the schoolyard and provide necessary shade for students.
* Structures should be built to create shaded areas, and wider overhangs could be added to all school buildings. This alone would offer protection for many students.
* Every effort should be made to schedule outdoor activities before or after peak sunlight hours.
* The use of sunscreen should be considered mandatory for all students, and not just permitted for a select few. No student should need a doctor's note to receive daily sunscreen application.
* Students must be allowed to wear hats and sunglasses during outdoor activities.
* Health class curricula should include lessons on skin cancer. Students must be taught the causes, effects and prevention of this potentially deadly disease.
It can be tough to encourage children and teenagers to make smart choices, particularly when the negative effects may not come into play until decades later. Still, these lessons must be taught, and school is the sensible place to start. As teachers, principals and parents, we all share a responsibility and a duty to keep our kids well educated and safe.
Schools that discourage kids from making healthy choices are definitely failing. It seems that its time to educate our teachers and principals, and not just our students.
Columnist Joelle Applebe is an author for a variety of popular web sites, on healthy living and healthy body subjects.
There have been recent studies indicating that school in the United States are not up to par in protecting our kids from the ultraviolet rays that cause skin cancer. These studies show that schools not only fail to help protect our kids, but they may actually be discouraging the students who try to protect themselves.
In recent years, a study was conducted at schools across the United States to see what steps were being taken to encourage students to take precautions in the sun. The somber indications are that most schools were doing absolutely nothing. Only three percent of schools had guidelines in place to share with their students. Those sun-smart schools are planning outdoor activities during off-peak sunlight hours and offering alternate indoor activities on high UV index days.
Those children taking part in outdoor activities should have been encouraged to wear hats, sleeves and sunscreen during the peak sunlight hours of 11 am to 3 pm. Again, only a little more than three percent of schools made the grade with these protective guidelines.
Here's another frightening statistic: over 66 percent of schools do not allow teachers to apply sunscreen on students, unless the request was accompanied by a doctor's prescription. To make matters worse, fewer than five percent of schools are prepared to provide sunscreen to students who request it. That is simply teaching kids the wrong lesson. Most schools ban hats, in the fear that students will spread head lice by sharing hats. Sunglasses are also banned at most schools. Fewer than 20 percent of outdoor school areas have shaded areas available to allow students a protective escape from the sun.
It seems that school principals are in need of some lessons in sun safety. At the time of this research study, nearly 70 percent of school principals felt that it was a waste of time and resources to be concerned about the outdoor safety of their students. Some claim to have had no idea that students spending a lot of time in the direct sunlight on the school playground could face an increased risk of skin cancer. A full 84 percent of principals, however, admitted that their students often spent a lot time outdoors during peak sunlight hours.
If schools are really going to provide the protection and education that our children need and deserve, they're going to have to make some changes. The report suggested the following improvements:
* Planting trees can beautify the schoolyard and provide necessary shade for students.
* Structures should be built to create shaded areas, and wider overhangs could be added to all school buildings. This alone would offer protection for many students.
* Every effort should be made to schedule outdoor activities before or after peak sunlight hours.
* The use of sunscreen should be considered mandatory for all students, and not just permitted for a select few. No student should need a doctor's note to receive daily sunscreen application.
* Students must be allowed to wear hats and sunglasses during outdoor activities.
* Health class curricula should include lessons on skin cancer. Students must be taught the causes, effects and prevention of this potentially deadly disease.
It can be tough to encourage children and teenagers to make smart choices, particularly when the negative effects may not come into play until decades later. Still, these lessons must be taught, and school is the sensible place to start. As teachers, principals and parents, we all share a responsibility and a duty to keep our kids well educated and safe.
Schools that discourage kids from making healthy choices are definitely failing. It seems that its time to educate our teachers and principals, and not just our students.
Columnist Joelle Applebe is an author for a variety of popular web sites, on healthy living and healthy body subjects.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Man Beats Stage 4 Brain Cancer
This is about a fellow, whom I will not name in this article, who was suffering some very serious headaches for several months. They became worse and he had a seizure in Sept of 2006. He was unconscious for a day and a half. During that time he was airlifted to a hospital and had emergency surgery to remove 2 tumors, one being the size of a golf ball. The unfortunate thing was the third tumor was not operable because he would have become paralyzed and unable to talk. Those were not good options as you may well surmise.
The remaining tumor was known as Glioblastoma multiforme. When you research that you will find if you use Wikipedia:
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), also knwn as grade 4 astrocytoma, is the most common and aggressive type of primary brain tumor, accounting for 52% of all primary brain tumor cases and 20% of all intracranial tumors. Despite being the most prevalent form of primary brain tumor cases GBM's occur at only 2-3 cases per 100,000 people in Europe and North America.
Treatment can involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery; all of which are acknowledged as palliative measures, which means that they do not provide a cure (no surprise there). The five year survival rat of the disease has remained unchanged over the last 30 years, and stands at less than 3%. This is even with the complete surgical resection of the tumor, combined with the best available treatment, the survival as stated is very low.
I want to note in passing that there are many cancers that do well with chemo therapy but in all with all of the research dollars being spent on cancer, you would think that there would be a better result or at least greater advances. I am a cynic and I believe that it is the amount of money both private and public (government grants and such) which is keeping scientists from finding a cure for this pernicious disease or at least publishing them.
To continue with our story: Now this man was told he had maybe 6 months to live. Within a few weeks he was on chemo AND radiation therapy. (These methods darn near kill you while trying to kill the cancer as well). With these treatments he found that the tumor was growing as a matter of fact DOUBLED IN SIZE..
Now with that information he did this: ASKED FOR ANY kind of help. Does ANYONE know of anything that can help?? Time to panic and try any type of potion or lotion or pill or tea ANYTHING. Prayer helps too!! Now, a friend of his said I may have something you might want to try. (NOW HE was ready to listen to anyone you bet).. Now his friend told him that he did not know if this would help. BUT...there have been some really great recoveries with a juice containing the rind and fruit called the mangosteen. His friend just had been introduced to it. This Mangosteen Juice he learned, was effective in a number of areas, including the breaking down of tumors. So, this friend wanted to make very sure that he understood that it could be a very long shot that it would do any good at all given the prognosis he was given by his doctors. This man was very amused because ANYTHING now is worth a try.
There is a 21 day challenge with this juice. It involves drinking a bottle a day along with a lot of filtered water. After 11 days of this regimen there was a MRI scheduled. The results of this MRI was STUNNING! The tumor SHRUNK! In addition ALL CANCER activity had ceased...
Going back to when he was told that with Chemo, one of the side effects was DEATH and once he learned that he said STOP the treatment.. To him that was not an option which is why he went with the HELP ME option from the community at large..There just had to be something else out there that the doctors could not recommend.
He continued drinking the mangosteen juice, and had another MRI. The radiologist was just too busy to read it, so he took it home to read for himself. Something was wrong because he could not see any kind of growth in the resuts he had. Could he have been given the wrong MRI? So he called the radiologist and asked what is wrong with this MRI as he did not see any tumor. The radiologist said, that is because there is NO TUMOR. HE was in total disbelief. GONE??? Was he happy?? Did he call everyone he knew? BET on it.
To this day he still is drinking this beneficial juice. No one will say that this is a cure for anything. The FDA would come down on everyone if they did. However, who knows was it prayer or an answer to many prayers? This way let the FDA go after people who pray and let us drink a drink and smile for didn't God put on this earth something that may answer a prayer?
Okay, now here is the payoff for you. You need even more information about this and there is a lot more to it. The above article is only the tip of the iceberg. Go to the following web address and get the facts. Click on a second opinion and find out what doctors are saying..http://art.teem3.com/ Is there someone you know or love that may need some help or hope? I don't know if anyone else can experience what one man in this article experienced. Learn for yourself what is in this juice that is in NO other. What are the chemicals that are in this product that may be beneficial for many other ailments. For me, it is the cessation of symptoms for acid reflux.
To Your Health, Art Krause
I am an entrepreneur and I share with people what I have learned over the years. If I come by some knowledge I pass it on. I feel that we are all adults and can make our own decisions on what we see and hear. In some instances the knowledge I have can have a positive effect. I let people decide and I share.
The remaining tumor was known as Glioblastoma multiforme. When you research that you will find if you use Wikipedia:
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), also knwn as grade 4 astrocytoma, is the most common and aggressive type of primary brain tumor, accounting for 52% of all primary brain tumor cases and 20% of all intracranial tumors. Despite being the most prevalent form of primary brain tumor cases GBM's occur at only 2-3 cases per 100,000 people in Europe and North America.
Treatment can involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery; all of which are acknowledged as palliative measures, which means that they do not provide a cure (no surprise there). The five year survival rat of the disease has remained unchanged over the last 30 years, and stands at less than 3%. This is even with the complete surgical resection of the tumor, combined with the best available treatment, the survival as stated is very low.
I want to note in passing that there are many cancers that do well with chemo therapy but in all with all of the research dollars being spent on cancer, you would think that there would be a better result or at least greater advances. I am a cynic and I believe that it is the amount of money both private and public (government grants and such) which is keeping scientists from finding a cure for this pernicious disease or at least publishing them.
To continue with our story: Now this man was told he had maybe 6 months to live. Within a few weeks he was on chemo AND radiation therapy. (These methods darn near kill you while trying to kill the cancer as well). With these treatments he found that the tumor was growing as a matter of fact DOUBLED IN SIZE..
Now with that information he did this: ASKED FOR ANY kind of help. Does ANYONE know of anything that can help?? Time to panic and try any type of potion or lotion or pill or tea ANYTHING. Prayer helps too!! Now, a friend of his said I may have something you might want to try. (NOW HE was ready to listen to anyone you bet).. Now his friend told him that he did not know if this would help. BUT...there have been some really great recoveries with a juice containing the rind and fruit called the mangosteen. His friend just had been introduced to it. This Mangosteen Juice he learned, was effective in a number of areas, including the breaking down of tumors. So, this friend wanted to make very sure that he understood that it could be a very long shot that it would do any good at all given the prognosis he was given by his doctors. This man was very amused because ANYTHING now is worth a try.
There is a 21 day challenge with this juice. It involves drinking a bottle a day along with a lot of filtered water. After 11 days of this regimen there was a MRI scheduled. The results of this MRI was STUNNING! The tumor SHRUNK! In addition ALL CANCER activity had ceased...
Going back to when he was told that with Chemo, one of the side effects was DEATH and once he learned that he said STOP the treatment.. To him that was not an option which is why he went with the HELP ME option from the community at large..There just had to be something else out there that the doctors could not recommend.
He continued drinking the mangosteen juice, and had another MRI. The radiologist was just too busy to read it, so he took it home to read for himself. Something was wrong because he could not see any kind of growth in the resuts he had. Could he have been given the wrong MRI? So he called the radiologist and asked what is wrong with this MRI as he did not see any tumor. The radiologist said, that is because there is NO TUMOR. HE was in total disbelief. GONE??? Was he happy?? Did he call everyone he knew? BET on it.
To this day he still is drinking this beneficial juice. No one will say that this is a cure for anything. The FDA would come down on everyone if they did. However, who knows was it prayer or an answer to many prayers? This way let the FDA go after people who pray and let us drink a drink and smile for didn't God put on this earth something that may answer a prayer?
Okay, now here is the payoff for you. You need even more information about this and there is a lot more to it. The above article is only the tip of the iceberg. Go to the following web address and get the facts. Click on a second opinion and find out what doctors are saying..http://art.teem3.com/ Is there someone you know or love that may need some help or hope? I don't know if anyone else can experience what one man in this article experienced. Learn for yourself what is in this juice that is in NO other. What are the chemicals that are in this product that may be beneficial for many other ailments. For me, it is the cessation of symptoms for acid reflux.
To Your Health, Art Krause
I am an entrepreneur and I share with people what I have learned over the years. If I come by some knowledge I pass it on. I feel that we are all adults and can make our own decisions on what we see and hear. In some instances the knowledge I have can have a positive effect. I let people decide and I share.
The Benefits of Finding Cancer Support Online
Being diagnosed with cancer is a life changing experience. People cope with it in many different ways but it is always beneficial to accept the support of others who understand what you are going through. In the past this wasn't always easy. Although cancer support groups have been in existence for a long time, they are usually located in main towns and cities. This poses a problem if you live miles from anywhere. Fortunately the internet has changed all that, and it is now possible to attend an online support group to discuss and share your experiences of cancer.
This has single handedly torn down many of the barriers that kept some cancer patients from seeking the support they needed. Sharing your cancer story with someone on the other side of the world who is going through the same experience is now just as easy as sending an email. One of the biggest benefits of joining an online cancer forum is that whatever situation you are facing, and whatever kind of cancer you have, you will be able to find people who are going through similar circumstances. They may be many hundreds of miles away, but you can talk to and share your thoughts, feelings and reactions to your own cancer experience. Of course, cancer doesn't just affect those who are diagnosed with it. The lives of close friends and family are also changed, and if you are in this situation, finding a cancer family forum that is specifically aimed at supporting the relatives of those with cancer can be of immense help.
Taking advantage of these online forums can have a pronounced effect on your mental wellbeing, both in the short and long term. Sharing your experiences can be extremely cathartic, and give you a much more positive outlook and feeling of control over your individual situation. They also provide a good place to ask for advice if you need it - not so much medical advice, as you should always rely on your doctor, consultant and medical team to provide this. But in terms of coping on a daily basis, and sharing ways that you have found to come to terms with cancer, you may find that participating in an online cancer forum will not only help you, it will enable you to help others as well. This can be a very uplifting experience that can be beneficial for a long time, as most comments or posts on a forum are kept on there to be read in months and years to come, as well as at the time you post them. You will also find that most forums are divided into sections for ease of use. So if there is a particular topic you would like to contribute to or find information or advice on, look for a forum that has a relevant section. If you use them wisely, cancer forums can help you both in the short and long term.
Paul McIndoe is an online, freelance journalist and keen hillwalker. He lives in Edinburgh with his two dogs.
This has single handedly torn down many of the barriers that kept some cancer patients from seeking the support they needed. Sharing your cancer story with someone on the other side of the world who is going through the same experience is now just as easy as sending an email. One of the biggest benefits of joining an online cancer forum is that whatever situation you are facing, and whatever kind of cancer you have, you will be able to find people who are going through similar circumstances. They may be many hundreds of miles away, but you can talk to and share your thoughts, feelings and reactions to your own cancer experience. Of course, cancer doesn't just affect those who are diagnosed with it. The lives of close friends and family are also changed, and if you are in this situation, finding a cancer family forum that is specifically aimed at supporting the relatives of those with cancer can be of immense help.
Taking advantage of these online forums can have a pronounced effect on your mental wellbeing, both in the short and long term. Sharing your experiences can be extremely cathartic, and give you a much more positive outlook and feeling of control over your individual situation. They also provide a good place to ask for advice if you need it - not so much medical advice, as you should always rely on your doctor, consultant and medical team to provide this. But in terms of coping on a daily basis, and sharing ways that you have found to come to terms with cancer, you may find that participating in an online cancer forum will not only help you, it will enable you to help others as well. This can be a very uplifting experience that can be beneficial for a long time, as most comments or posts on a forum are kept on there to be read in months and years to come, as well as at the time you post them. You will also find that most forums are divided into sections for ease of use. So if there is a particular topic you would like to contribute to or find information or advice on, look for a forum that has a relevant section. If you use them wisely, cancer forums can help you both in the short and long term.
Paul McIndoe is an online, freelance journalist and keen hillwalker. He lives in Edinburgh with his two dogs.
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