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Cancer of any kind is very dangerous to the human body. For that matter, its very mention brings down shivers in a person’s body, and people start to feel worried and tensed. There are some kinds of cancers that are general, such as lung cancer, liver cancer etc. However, there are certain gender specific types of cancers too such as the Breast Cancer which is common in women. In men, one of the most common kinds of cancer is the Prostrate Cancer. Prostrate is actually a male gland which is situated right under the bladder. According to statistics, 1 out of every 6 men in the United States suffers from this kind of cancer.

Like all diseases and illnesses, early detection in Prostate Cancer also helps to prevent the situation from worsening. Most of the times, people do not have full knowledge about the symptoms of the cancer, and thus, they are not even aware of the fact that they are suffering from a particular kind of cancer, and for that matter, any kind of disease. Some of the most common symptoms of prostrate cancer include problem in urination, which includes trouble in its passing or experiencing any kind of pain; blood in the urine or a very weak flow of the urine; pain in lower back, hips, thighs, abdominal area or near the penis. Sometimes, even some kind of unexpected sudden weight loss is also considered to be one of the symptoms of prostrate cancer.

Many prostate cancer patients have also said that they experience more urination during night time as compared to the rest of the day. The sexual performance also gets affected, and men also suffer from problems in ejaculation.

Routine checkups under all these circumstances are very important. While prostate cancer is at its initial stages, doctors may not be able to diagnose it, because the symptoms are such that they really don’t indicate towards one particular disease. This is why early detection via regular checkups becomes important so that the doctor can effectively judge the progressing state of the cancer.

Also, prostate cancer when worsens tends to spread to other parts of the body, and at times to the whole lymphatic system. Obviously, the spread of this kind of a tumor brings with it added problems and symptoms which again need a lot of care and attention. One of the most common problems that occur in such situations is that of bone pain. The entire spine and pelvic bone experience problems which become worse with time.

As soon as you experience any such symptoms, you should neglect or ignore them and should get a check up done immediately. Doctors will then be able to judge the severity of the situation in a proper manner to see what kind of treatment suits best. It is best to avoid the situation from worsening as the effectiveness of treatments fails to work when the situation has become very worse. Early stages can still be worked upon.

By: Micheal Horton

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Breast cancer has gradually become a menace that scares women no matter where they may be located. It has become so common that five out of fifty now has the disease. People everywhere have come up with various ways that for the early detection of this parasite that cause breast cancer. There have been documentaries, articles, poetry and even television programs targeted towards the prevention on cure for breast cancer. The breast is a vulnerable place and it is a vital part of a female body and we should take extra care and pay more attention to it.

Women should note that nobody is safe and no one should hide behind ignorance of the disease called breast cancer. It is no longer the issue of age or hygiene preference or the kinds of diet you are on. Men now get affected these days of breast cancer.

It is an agreeable fact that hope and engaging in preventive measures are the essential and necessary tools that can be used to fight all kinds of illnesses be it cancer or otherwise.,Hope makes us believe that everything works together for good and thus allows us to strive for better and many would agree with me that prevention is far better than finding the solution to killer diseases like breast cancer. The simple rules of early detection include but are not limited to the following:

A: CONSTANT EXAMINATION ON SELF. Many do find it awkward fondling with themselves but I advise them to leave out all awkwardness and do the necessary when their life and well being depends on it. It does not hurt to check yourself for any strange lump or growth in or around your breast area. This is cheap but it goes a long way at early detection of any growth in what might be in your breasts.

B: CLINICAL SCREENING TESTS. This should also be done regularly and by professionals. But however, it does boil down to how well you take your life seriously in the way of your personal medical history but it does pay to be on the safe side even when you are a regular visitor at a clinic. So, crate a relationship with your doctor. Do not leave any cat in the bag when kit comes to breast related topics.

C: KNOW THE FAMILY HISTORY. The accurate and in-depth knowledge of any case of breasts or even ovarian cancer in your family also helps a great deal. It allows the doctor to all necessary information tat will help your examination and monitoring. Please note however that this knowledge does not necessarily mean that you are liable to get the disease or not. It would just help your routine checks.

D: A HEALTHY LIVING. It is good habit for people to eat and drink as much as they can but what matters however is what it is they are eating and how often. A healthy living hurts no one. It was researched that most cancer cases have been linked almost to the lifestyle of those concerned. The life they live and the kind of eating habit they indulge themselves in. it is good to maintain a low-kilojoules diet and make sure you eat lots o fruits and plenty of veggies. It helps your body to fight cancer.

E: FIND SOMETHING TO KEEP BUSY. I read somewhere that five hours of exercise at least once a week have the tendency to lowering the risks women have of cancer infection. So, the more you move the better for you and the best for your health.

By: Abeni Fasina

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Let me start off by saying that breast cancer is NOT a death sentence anymore. If detected early it can be treated and the patient can enjoy a full recovery and a long life afterwards.

In this particular article I am going to cover prevention, or at least as close to prevention as you are going to get. Unfortunately no matter what preventative measures you take there is always a chance you will get breast cancer.

I’m going to list these preventative measures in plain English and NOT in medical babble. I never could understand half that stuff anyway.

1. Don’t drink so much. Supposedly there is a strong link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer and it doesn’t matter what type of alcohol it is. They’re all bad. They say to have less than 1 drink per day. My wife has a drink about once a week so I guess she’s okay there. If ,however, you do drink, also drink lots of citrus juices. Supposedly this lowers the risk of breast
cancer.

2. Keep your weight down. Supposedly there is a link between being overweight and getting breast cancer, especially if you gain a lot of weight after menopause It seems that the more fatty tissue the more oestrogen you have and high oestrogen levels are linked to breast cancer.

3. Exercise. Sounds simple enough, but in today’s fast paced
society it is sometimes very hard to find time to hit the gym
or the treadmill or even to go for a walk. Exercise is important for maintaining a healthy weight. They say at least 30 minutes a day. My wife and I both do an hour but believe me, it’s not easy.

4. Stay away from fatty foods. I guess this goes hand in hand with keeping your weight down. They say your fat intake should be no more than 35% of your total calories for the day. I’m not sure how to figure that out. You may want to consult with your doctor on this.

5. Aspirin. Well, they said that aspirin was good for preventing
heart attacks and now they say there is definitely a link between taking a regimen of aspirin and preventing breast cancer. That is one thing my wife and I don’t do at all. The last time either of us had an aspirin was 20 years ago. Hopefully, that she’s skinny will be good enough.

6. Avoid hormone therapy. There is a link between women who have
hormone therapy after menopause and breast cancer. Simply stated, don’t do it. It’s not worth the risks just to avoid hot flushes.

7. Pesticides. This one surprised me but there is a definite link between exposure to pesticides and breast cancer. So try to use them as little as possible. There are many natural ways to kill pests. There are books you can buy on the subject. Just do a Google search for “Natural Pest Removal.”

8. Antibiotics. Avoid taking them if possible. Excessive use of antibiotics weakens the immune system which increases the risk of getting breast, or for that matter, any kind of cancer.

And that’s about it in plain English. Follow the above guidelines and you have an excellent chance of avoiding breast cancer.

By: Michael Russell

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It’s not unusual matter if you are asked to consume fresh fruit and vegetables to prevent cancer. Once you took those foods rich with antioxidant, you are preventing various kinds of diseases from your body.

Okay, so what’s the correlation between cancer and antioxidant? Have you got information on those two subjects? Of course you know that cancer is very dangerous, and that it may take your life away if it’s not treated well or earlier. One of the ways of preventing cancer is by taking antioxidant. Now let us see further details about antioxidant and how it’s going to make our body healthy.

Our body naturally produces chemical elements (reactive molecules) called free radicals. They can cause permanent damage to our cells. Cancer, aging, and cardiovascular disease are the causes of this damage. To protect us from these diseases, antioxidant plays a great role.

Antioxidant protects body cells from the bad impacts of free radicals, such as pollution, exhaust fumes, radiation, certain drugs, chemical exposure, and even processed food. How can you get this antioxidant then? Actually, our body has built natural methods of antioxidant in order to neutralize the free radicals. However, today’s environment is hazardous and has increased more free radicals which our body may not maintain anymore. Luckily, we have the nature to help us live longer.

Yes, the nature produces many important substances that function as good antioxidant. Food nutrients and botanicals they produce have great roles in improving body’s health. To be exact, fresh foods like fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants other than those you can get from pills. Thus, eating them will prevent you from cancer and many other diseases caused by free radicals. Talking about fresh foods, oranges, peas, and cauliflower contain a very high capacity of antioxidant.

What you might not now is that antioxidant may prevent prostate cancer, which is mostly found in men. There is a study that finds a good, protective effect in selenium. High blood levels of selenium decrease the risk of advanced prostate cancer. Thus, men who consume high levels of selenium significantly decrease prostate cancer risk. Selenium is mostly found in most plant foods and in some meats and shellfish. If you are nuts lovers, you are very lucky, as they are good sources of selenium.

So now you have gathered information about the correlation of antioxidant and cancer. Will you start a healthier lifestyle now? Yes? Great!

By: Novi N White

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