March 6th, 2010
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the breast tissue.
Cancer can begin to grow in the milk glands, milk ducts, fatty tissue and connective tissue in the breast.
* Causes
The cause is unknown, but there are some risk factors that cause a woman to be more likely to have breast cancer.
* Risk Factor
Several factors influencing risk are:
1. Age.
Approximately 60% of breast cancer occurs in over 60 years of age. Greatest risk found in women aged over 75 years.
2. Had breast cancer.
After the affected breast removed, then the risk of breast cancer in healthy increased by 0,5-1% / year.
3. Family history of breast cancer.
Women are mothers, sisters or children suffering from cancer, a risk 3 times more likely to have breast cancer.
4. Genetic and hormonal factors.
5. Disease had non-cancerous breast.
6. Menarche (first menstruation) before age 12 years, menopause after age 55 years, first pregnancy after age 30 years or had never been pregnant. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 5th, 2010
Breast cancer is the second largest cause of death in Indonesia after cervical cancer (cervical cancer). According to data from Dharmais Cancer Hospital have 126 cases of breast cancer than women per 100,000 population.
In fact, people with breast cancer can be cured. Risk of death can be minimized, if the cancer is detected more quickly. For that as a woman you should know the symptoms of breast cancer. Be examined by a doctor the right if you meet the following symptoms.
- Lump in the breast
Do not underestimate that there are lumps in the breast is smallest. Generally, painless lump and the size of peanuts only. However, if the lump is cancerous over time will grow in size. Perform breast self-examination (Parenting) regularly. If there is a suspicious lump to see a doctor immediately. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 4th, 2010
According to risk factors and Kodim Moningkey, specific causes of breast cancer is still unknown, but there are many factors that have an influence on estimated occurrence of breast cancer include:
1. Reproductive factors
Reproductive characteristics associated with risk of breast cancer is nuliparitas, menarche at a young age, menopause at older age, and her first pregnancy at older age. The main risk of breast cancer is age. Estimated, the period between the occurrence of first menstruation to the age at first pregnancy is a window of initiation of breast cancer development. Are anatomically and functionally, will experience breast atrophy with age. Less than 25% of breast cancer occurred before menopause during which the tumor is estimated onset occurred long before the occurrence of clinical changes.
2. Use of hormone
The hormone estrogen associated with breast cancer. Reports from the Harvard School of Public Health stated that there was an increase meaningful breast cancer in users of estrogen replacement therapy. A metaanalisis stated that although there is no risk of breast cancer in oral contraceptive users, women who use this drug for a long time have a higher risk for this cancer before menopause. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 3rd, 2010
It is the most common cancer in the United States and the numbers are increasing. Here we have what causes skin cancer, rates of skin cancer and what you can do to reduce the risk of developing it.
Now we’re in winter, most of us are looking forward to enjoy the summer sun. However, the sun, despite being our friend and ally to health, it is an enemy to your skin. Like everything else, and we take it as a precaution. Exposure to ultraviolet – UV – the sun, are the main cause of skin cancer. Moreover, these rays are responsible for wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Do you want a skin of 30 years when you have 40? The key is to remember to protect yourself from the sun. While in youth damage from the sun is not apparent, then it will become evident.
Skin cancer is most common in the U.S. and each day new cases. As if you did not know, there are 3 types of skin cancer: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Aging, Basal cell carcinoma, cancer, Children's skin, Health, Melanoma, Skin cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma
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March 2nd, 2010
Cervical cancer, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and vaginal infections are the major diseases that afflict women, said Dr. Angela Illescas, medical director of Medical Laboratory Polanco.
Interviewed in this city, announced that early detection of these conditions helps the doctor to administer effective treatment.
“It is well known that women generally live about two to three years longer than men. This is mainly because since adolescence or young adulthood, women are closer to the doctors, “he said.
However, he said, there is still much to do in each of the stages of life, as there are conditions that significantly affect females. Although there is good news as the fact that the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased 45% in the last decade, the number of cases of breast cancer has increased considerably, according to figures from the Ministry of Health. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 1st, 2010
What is cervical cancer?
When cells in an area of the body grow abnormally, cancer can develop. The cervical cancer is abnormal cell growth of the neck. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus or womb. The cervical cancer is a serious disease that can be life threatening. When a woman becomes infected with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and not clear the infection, abnormal cells can develop in the lining of the cervix. If not discovered and treated at an early stage, these abnormal cells can become precancerous cervical cells that in turn develop into cancer. This may take several years, although in some cases can happen in a year. Tell your doctor about the Pap test can help detect suspicious cell changes in the cervix before they turn into cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 27th, 2010
Set random nutritional requirements of a cancer patient is an impossible task, since each patient by age, sex, type of cancer and medical history is a particular case. But we can talk about the advice in nutrition, as general guidelines that should always be confirmed with the oncologist.
Cancer treatment and the disease itself produce states of malnutrition in the patient, which directly affects their quality of life.
Consider the general nutrition advice for cancer:
- Fats: As cancer patients often experience fat loss and muscle mass, it is recommended that the daily calorie intake is at least 25% of everything consumed.
Tags: advice in nutrition, cancer, cancer patient, Cancer treatment, Carbohydrates, Fats, Fiber, Nutrition, nutrition advice for cancer, Nutrition and Cancer, protective effect, Protein, rectal cancer, type of cancer
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February 26th, 2010
The word cancer is common among all, especially if we speak in relation to food, there are still many myths about the causes that cause it.
Each cancer patient is special, but look broadly common risk factors that recur in most cases:
- Aging: While children, teens and adults can suffer, it is common that after 65 years of age becomes a risk factor.
- The snuff: people who smoke are more likely to develop some form of cancer, besides being a habit that can be avoided.
- The sun’s rays: ultraviolet radiation, both the Sun and from tanning beds, cause premature aging and skin damage. We recommend sun exposure in moderation and at convenient times after the 17 pm or before 11 pm.
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February 25th, 2010
Develop cancer during pregnancy or reveal the presence of cancer existing in the current pregnancy may be two themes to develop extensively since the variables that entails: ethics, medicine and psychology.
An expert at the head of gynecology and obstetrics unit of Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga, as well as expert in the field of bioethics and the unit responsible for human reproduction of Mother and Child Hospital, Dr. Alberto Reche Rosado, was interviewed earlier this month to give us your opinion about the possible consequences of being pregnant and suffering from cancer at a time.
Your opinion is pretty emphatic, specifying that a pregnancy can be interrupted or not therapeutically (ie, not natural causes) because of cancer depending on many factors discussed throughout the interview.
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February 24th, 2010
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:
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