Until recently, ovarian cancer was known as the “silent murderer” because it usually was not until it had spread to other areas of your body. But recent evidence shows that the majority of women may have symptoms, even in the early stages, and awareness of symptoms may lead to early diagnosis.
Early detection is important, the chance of surviving ovarian cancer is better if the cancer is found early.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are nonspecific and similar to those of many other common conditions, including digestive and bladder. The most common misdiagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, stress and depression.
The key is the worsening of signs and symptoms. With most digestive disorders, symptoms tend to come and go with ovarian cancer, no fluctuation, the symptoms are constant and gradually worsen. (more…)
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There are Three Basic Types of Ovarian Tumors
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Foods that Strengthen the Immune System in Women
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
1. Papaya – This tropical fruit contains twice as much vitamin C than oranges. Add it to the armory against gallbladder disease, which affects twice as many women as men. After analyzing the blood of more than 13,000 people, scientists at the University of California at San Francisco found that women who had levels of vitamin C which is more prone to gallbladder disease. One medium papaya (about 300 grams) contains 188 milligrams of vitamin C and provides only 119 calories.
2. Flax seed – The baker uses these seeds reddish brown, crazy, to add flavor and fiber to the bread, but the scientists who see it as a rich source of lignans (compounds with properties similar to estrogen), a potential weapon against breast cancer. In an interesting report last year in the Breast Cancer Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, showed that adding flaxseed to the diet of women suffering from breast cancer will reduce the rate of tumor growth. You can give a sense for muffins with flaxseed, but the easiest way to get the benefits of lignans are sprinkled a few tablespoons of ground beans breakfast cereals. You can find flaxseed in-store health food stores or some supermarkets, in the same hall food. They are easy to grind in a blender or coffee grinder, but be sure to buy the seeds, because the oil does not contain lignans. (more…)
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Breast Cancer is a Malignant tumor
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Breast 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. (more…)
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Aware of Breast Cancer Symptoms
Friday, March 5th, 2010Breast 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. (more…)
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Factors Causing Breast Cancer
Thursday, March 4th, 2010According 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. (more…)
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Common Diseases that Often Strike Women
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Cervical 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. (more…)
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