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There are many facts known about leukemia and if someone is dealing with the problem it’s these facts they need to know. Like all cancers, leukemia happens for a reason as its not some mysterious illness that science can’t fathom. For instance it’s exceptionally rare in S.E. Asia but is prevalent in all western developed countries.

Some of the facts that have been linked to leukemia are high voltage power lines and people living close to these have a much higher risk factor. The chemical formaldehyde that is commonly found in our homes has also been linked to it. Food items associated with leukemia are aspartame, the artificial sweetener in many soft drinks and chewing gum. Sodium nitrite is another; the additive is used in luncheon meats. Other meats that contain sodium nitrite are sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers, bacon, ham, and any meats that have been processed. Continue reading ‘Facts on Leukemia and What to Do About It’ »

A person newly diagnosed with cancer is a frightened individual and too many just accept any treatment that’s on offer. Most patients will blindly follow authority without stopping and applying a bit of common sense. The first question a person with cancer needs to ask themselves is I need to restore my health so will chemotherapy assist me in doing that?

Chemotherapy is a chemical
, a poisonous one, it was first approved for use with cancer just after the Second World War and the first agent was called nitrogen mustard, a derivative of mustard gas as used during the First World War. Following an accident it was found to have the ability to attack rapidly dividing cells in the body in which most cancer cells also are. Unfortunately the human body has many other rapidly dividing cells and the chemotherapy also attacks these. Examples are; hair follicles, the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, sperm cells and the bone marrow where stem cells and other blood cells are made. Continue reading ‘Cancer And Chemotherapy – Learn About It Before You Except It’ »

Cancer is a diagnosis nobody wants to hear. Some forms of cancer are easier to deal with than others. Mesothelioma is unfortunately a bad one and often calls for a particular point of reference when it comes to treatment – an aggressive one!

Mesothelioma is a brutal form of cancer because it usually does not manifest until the very late stages of growth. The cancer is associated with exposure to asbestos fibers in the air, but it can take 40 years or more for the cancer to reach late stages of development that show clear signs. This makes it a rare, but very deadly form of cancer.

It goes without saying that you should consult with a Mesothelioma specialist if you are unlucky enough to be diagnosed with this disease. The treatment you receive will reflect your current diagnosis, but it is vital that you realize the nature of the disease will call for a different approach than you usually receive. Most people are told that conservative treatment is the way to go with most disease. Continue reading ‘Getting Aggressive With Mesothelioma’ »

The method of killing the cancer cells present the whole body or in particular part by passing anti-cancer drugs into the blood stream is called chemotherapy. It is also employed to prevent the spreading of cancer from part to another. It proves to be more efficient when it is used in the metastasis condition. In this condition the cancer spreads to all parts from where it has originated.

Each every chemotherapy agent has specific role depending upon the treatment and characteristics of the drug used. Most of them intervene with the DNA synthesis. Based on their features and treatment they are classified as alkylating agents, anti-metabolits, anthracyclines, antitumor antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies, platinums, or plant alkaloids. Continue reading ‘Chemotherapy – Drugs Used For Treatment’ »

When ovarian cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, nausea and vomiting are the most commonly made complaints. Even as the delivery methods of the chemotherapy drugs may vary, by and large nausea is the universally experienced side effect, closely followed by vomiting. What makes this side effect so miserable for patients is the fact that even on an empty stomach the feelings do not subside, and more than one chemotherapy patient may find herself dry heaving repeatedly during and after her chemotherapy treatment.

Since ovarian cancer treatment quite frequently includes chemotherapy, patients and their physicians have been working hard to figure out ways around this side effect.

* On the day of your chemotherapy, physicians recommend that you have an easy to digest breakfast. Dry toast, Jell-o, saltines, or slices of white bread are recommended. Stay away from eggs and anything else that may be considered a full breakfast. Especially of note is that you should avoid anything with a heightened acidity, such as grapefruit or orange juice.
* Bring along some plain crackers and a bottle of water. Listen to your body and its signals! You may be surprised to find that you are craving food in the midst of chemotherapy. Eat one cracker and see how you feel.
* Once you arrive at home, plan on avoiding the smells of spicy foods. In the same way, avoid the smell of drinks as well. Some ovarian cancer patients have reported that the smell of their children’s hot chocolate or their husband’s coffee suddenly brought on a wave of nausea. To this end it is best to spend the first 24 hour period after chemotherapy without strong scents and odors. Continue reading ‘Dealing With Nausea and Vomiting When Undergoing Chemotherapy For Ovarian Cancer’ »

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We Care India partner oncologists treat virtually every type of cancer known from the most common to the most rare forms of disease. In addition, innovative treatment and services that facilitate diagnosis, reduce pain, and promote healing are available. Continue reading ‘Cancer Treatment In India At Affordable Cost – Cancer Chemotherapy India’ »

Determining the breast cancer stages is important since it enables the patient and doctor to identify the treatment necessary for one’s condition. Also, it is essential in assessing the risk of the given condition and what lifestyle changes the patient can do to improve their health.

Identifying A Breast Cancer’s Stage

When talking about breast cancer stages, it is aimed at describing the extent of the cancer in the body. So, if you ask how a breast cancer is staged, doctors often start to classify whether it is invasive or non-invasive. Other factors considered are the tumor size, number of nymph modes involved, and what other parts of the body it has managed to affect.

Determining a cancer’s stage is helpful during prognosis and deciding on a treatment option.

To determine the stage, a few standard procedures are done by the doctor on a patient. They undergo physical exam and biopsy to acquire the data needed by the doctor for the diagnosis.

Continue reading ‘Breast Cancer Stages: Importance of Knowing Breast Cancer Stages’ »

It goes without saying that “chances” and percentages should be taken for what they are – an estimate. If something happens 9 out of 10 times, there is still a decent chance that you might be that 1 out of ten times. The survival rate of any cancer should be taken only as a guideline, not anything more than that. Patients beat cancer all the time and there is no reason that you can’t either.

The survival rate with Mesothelioma is done on a five year projection. This simply means that the number of patients surviving the cancer are compared through each of the five years after diagnosis. For instance, 39 percent of patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma survive for more than a year. Unfortunately, the numbers go down from there with 20 percent surviving 2 years, 11 surviving three years, 10 percent surviving four years and 9 percent surviving 5 years. All and all, these are not great numbers. Continue reading ‘Mesothelioma – What Are Your Chances After A Diagnosis?’ »

Cancer is now no longer deadly. The cancer patients in Indonesia can have a longer life expectancy with the discovery of the plant “Rodent Tuber” (Typhonium flagelliforme) as a medicinal plant that can stop and treat various cancers and other severe diseases. It is A kind of tuber plants with a maximum height of 25 to 30 cm which only grow in the bush which are not exposed to direct sunlight. “This plant is commonly found in Java,” said Drs.Patoppoi Pasau, the first person who discovered the plant in Indonesia. This herb have been studied since 1995 by Prof. Dr. Chris KH Teo, Dip Agric (M), BSc Agric (Hons) (M), MS, PhD from Saint University Malaysia and also the founder of Cancer Care Penang, Malaysia. This Cancer treatment institutions was established in 1995 that had helped thousands of patients from Malaysia, America, England, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and various countries in the world.

In Indonesia, this plant first discovered by Patoppoi in Pekalongan, Central Java, when his wife ailed breast cancer stage III and should to undergo cancer surgery on January 14, 1998. After the cancer was removed through the surgery, Patoppoi’s wife had to undergo chemotherapy (chemicals injection to kill the cells) to stop the cancer cells spread. “Prior to chemotherapy, the doctor told us to get a wig because the chemotherapy would cause hair loss, in addition skin damage and loss of appetite,” Patoppoi explained. Continue reading ‘How To Cure Cancer Naturally’ »

The treatment through which different kinds of cancer are treated by destroying the cancer cells is known as Chemotherapy. The medicines that are used during the treatment are known as anticancer drugs. When there is uncontrollable growth of cells it leads to cancer. Though chemotherapy is associated with cancer, it is also used to treat conditions that are non-cancerous. There are about 200 types of cancer and it is treated with the help of over 50 types of chemotherapy medicines.

It’s a normal phenomenon to have growth and death of cells in a body, but when a person is affected by cancer the normal cells grow uncontrollably. In order to kill the cancer cells the anti cancer medicines are helpful. When the medicines directly reach the blood it helps to kill the cancerous cells fast .As each medicine that is used has different effects it is at times used in combinations.

Apart from the chemotherapy medicines there are other medicines also that are used for cancer treatment as these medicines directly block the effect of the hormones of the body. In order to boost the immune system of the body and treat the substances that are present in our body, biological therapy is used. These substances that are found in our body are in very less quantity and they are effective in fighting against the cancer cells and other such diseases. The substances that can kill the cancer cells or change the ways in which the body reacts to a tumor can be made in the laboratory. Continue reading ‘What is Chemotherapy?’ »