Archive for the ‘Cancer’ Category

Sunbathing die trying

Friday, June 18th, 2010

sunbathingKnowing how long you can spend in the sun, without running the risk of ultraviolet rays damage the skin, it is now possible thanks to a system that calculates the appropriate period of exposure to solar radiation, according to the skin of each person and the place where you are.

With this invention seeks to reduce the incidence of skin cancer. “The software determines the maximum recommended exposure to solar UV radiation, including the use of protective creams for people with different skin types displayed at any time and day of the year,” he told EFE Ruben Piacentini, director of Institute of Physics of the Argentina’s Rosario city (IFIR), which developed the project.

According to Argentine newspaper Infobae, the system can be installed on any computer and was created with the collaboration of researchers from the University of Innsbruck, Austria, Argentina and the Foundation Skin Cancer.

How to use

For information, the user must enter your skin type, the kind of surface you are (sand, water or cement), time of day and geographic location in which you, as the height or snow can increase the risk of radiation by 60 percent.
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Turmeric (curry, curry) effective against certain cancers

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Curcumin, a substance found in the spice turmeric contained in Indian curry powder and giving it its characteristic yellow-orange, killing the cancer cells of the esophagus in a laboratory study with Irish and Polish results are published in the British Journal of Cancer. Turmeric began to kill these cells in less than 24 hours.

The results of this work, led by Geraldine O’Sullivan-Coyne and Sharon McKenna of the Cork Cancer Research Centre (Ireland) with colleagues, should lead to the development of new treatments.

In addition, a laboratory study American presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, shows that in the case of cancer of the head and neck, turmeric prevents nicotine from activating a circuit that plays a role central in the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells. The researchers conclude that turmeric is a nutraceutical that has interesting chemopreventive effects against this cancer by blocking the action of the nicotine in the development of this cancer.

Turmeric is also being tested as a treatment for arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease, reports BBC.

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Detection and Symptomps of Prostate Cancer

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

prostate cancerIn the early stages of prostate cancer does not usually occur many symptoms.

The most common symptoms are:

- Frequent urination, and especially at night.
- Difficulty starting or stopping urination.
- Inability to urinate.
- Interrupted or weak flow of urine.
- Painful urination or burning sensation.
- Difficulty getting an erection.
- Painful ejaculation.
- Blood in urine or semen.
- Frequent pain or tightness in the lower abdomen, hips or upper thighs.

Any of these symptoms may occur when there is cancer but also other less serious problem. It is actually far more common than any of this trouble is related to benign prostatic hypertrophy with cancer, so no need to panic if you have, but you should check with your doctor.

Prostate cancer grows very slowly, this does not change much the survival rate if detected early and treatment is placed or if you do something later, if the tumor has not spread beyond the gland.

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Introduction and Statistics of Prostate Cancer

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

prostate cancerWHAT IS IT?

It is a malignant tumor that develops in the prostate gland. It consists of uncontrolled growth of prostate cells. This means, among other things, that the prostate, because of its location, press on the bladder and urethra by preventing the normal urine output.

Most prostate cancers grow very slowly, although some do it quickly, they can even spread.

The prostate is a glandular organ, the size of a walnut, found in men and situated around the neck of the bladder and urethra, in front of the rectum. Some liquid, whitish and viscous, which is mixed with sperm at the time of ejaculation.

There are lymph vessels surrounding the prostate and that lead to pelvic lymph nodes. When a prostate cancer, there is the possibility that cancer cells spreading through lymphatic vessels and affect the lymph and from there to anywhere on the body.

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Cancer of the Lymphatic System

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Cancer of the Lymphatic System

What is lymphoma?

The word comes from lymphoma lymphocytes, the name given to the principal cells involved in the immune system of the organism. They circulate in a network that it calls the phatic lymfsysteem. But if the cells from defects, tumors can arise in just about every body part. These are one-Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This cancer is often misunderstood.

Lymphoma announces cancer

According to a survey conducted by TNS Healthcare in France, this type of cancer is usually discovered following a consultation for a number of disturbing symptoms: excessive night sweating, extreme fatigue, ribs or ganglia. But usually the word lymphoma not associated with cancer, the doctor and not directly on the link. The doctors at the first consultation have consulted because will not have sufficient data to confirm the diagnosis. (more…)

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Recommended Foods for Cancer

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Recommended Foods for Cancer

The food is fundamental in the treatment of cancer as we have seen, because it can help the patient get better, both physically and emotionally.

It also serves to prevent malnutrition and anorexia caused by the treatment with drugs, but remember that you should always check before the diet that you will take with your doctor.

Here are few food consumption especially recommended for cancer patients:

1. Vegetables: to provide fiber and nutrients, especially broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, onions and garlic.
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