Early Detection......can SURVIVE.......do screening......Cancer Marker Blood Tests every year
1. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) & DR-70........for screening Liver Cancer
2. CA 15.3 & DR-70.......for screening Breast Cancer
3. CA 19.9 & DR-70.......for screening Gastric/Pancreatic/Stomach Cancer
4. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) & DR-70........for screening Colorectal Cancer
5. CA 125, CA 125 II & DR-70........for screening Cancers of Uterus, Fallopian and Ovaries
6. Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) & DR-70.......for screening Nasophryngeal Cancer
7. CA 125 & DR-70......for screening Lung Cancer
8. DR-70.......for screening 13 different cancers at the same time......lung, colon, breast, stomach, liver, rectum, ovary, cervix, esophagus, thyroid, pancreas, trophoblast and malignant lymphoma.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
PANCREATIC CANCER......SAVE LIFE.......
The commonest type of cancer of the pancreas is Exocrine Tumours.
Early Symptoms
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
2. Pain in the Stomach Area
3. Jaundice - yellow skin and white eyes
4. Loss of Appetite
5. Back Pain
6. Upper Abdominal Pain that may radiate to your back
7. Depression and Low Mood
Other Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
1. Diabetes
2. Skin Itching
3. Sickness and Nausea
4. Bowel Disturbances
5. Fever and Shivering
6. Unexplained Blood Clots (venous thrombosis)
Symptoms from rare Endocrine Pancreatic Tumours
1. Insulinoma - produce too much Insulin - causing weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and loss of energy
2. Gastrinoma - produce too much gastrin - causing peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum
3. Somatostatinomas - produce too much hormone called somatostatin - causing gall stones, diabetes and diarrhoea
4. VIPomas - produce too much hormone called VIP - causing high blood pressure, flushing of the face and watery diarrhoea
5. Glucagonomas - produce too much hormone called glucagon - skin rash, anaemia, mouth ulcers and diarrhoea
Prevention
1. know who's at risk - smokers, people with diabetes, people with a family history of cancer
2. Quit Smoking
3. Keep your weight at a healthy level - exercise regularly
4. Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables
5. Take more Vitamin D - 400 IU per day
6. Get involved in the fight against cancer by volunteering your time
7. Reduce consumption of Red Meat, Processed Meat and Carbonized Meat
8. Eat Fish
9. The Power of Thought - positive thinking, intention and prayers
10. Do Blood Tests for All Cancers per year
Early Symptoms
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
2. Pain in the Stomach Area
3. Jaundice - yellow skin and white eyes
4. Loss of Appetite
5. Back Pain
6. Upper Abdominal Pain that may radiate to your back
7. Depression and Low Mood
Other Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
1. Diabetes
2. Skin Itching
3. Sickness and Nausea
4. Bowel Disturbances
5. Fever and Shivering
6. Unexplained Blood Clots (venous thrombosis)
Symptoms from rare Endocrine Pancreatic Tumours
1. Insulinoma - produce too much Insulin - causing weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and loss of energy
2. Gastrinoma - produce too much gastrin - causing peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum
3. Somatostatinomas - produce too much hormone called somatostatin - causing gall stones, diabetes and diarrhoea
4. VIPomas - produce too much hormone called VIP - causing high blood pressure, flushing of the face and watery diarrhoea
5. Glucagonomas - produce too much hormone called glucagon - skin rash, anaemia, mouth ulcers and diarrhoea
Prevention
1. know who's at risk - smokers, people with diabetes, people with a family history of cancer
2. Quit Smoking
3. Keep your weight at a healthy level - exercise regularly
4. Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables
5. Take more Vitamin D - 400 IU per day
6. Get involved in the fight against cancer by volunteering your time
7. Reduce consumption of Red Meat, Processed Meat and Carbonized Meat
8. Eat Fish
9. The Power of Thought - positive thinking, intention and prayers
10. Do Blood Tests for All Cancers per year
HEART DISEASE..........SAVE LIFE..........
Be Careful if you have a family history..........Save your life...........
Symptoms
1. Chest Pain
2. Heart Palpitations - unusual awareness of the heartbeat
3. Dizziness or Light- headedness and Fainting
4. Syncope - a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness or fainting
5. Fatigue, Lethargy or somnolence - daytime sleepiness
6. Shortness of Breath - most often a symptom of Cardiac or Pulmonary (Lungs) Disorder
7. Pain in the Limbs
8. Swelling, Numbness and Changes in Skin Colour
9. Nausea and Vomiting
10. Sweating
11. Discomfort, Pressure and Heaviness
12. Pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone
13. Discomfort Radiating to the Back, Jaw, Throat or Arm
14. Fullness, Indigestion, or Choking feeling - may feel like heartburn
15. Extreme weakness and Anxiety
16. Rapid or Irregular heartbeats
17. Lack of Energy
Heart Disease Prevention
1. Control High Blood Cholesterol - eat food in low saturated fats and trans fats
2. Control High Blood Pressure - not smoking, healthy diet, healthy weight
3. Control Diabetes - to reduce weight with regular physical activity
4. No Tobacco - Quit smoking
5. Moderate Alcohol use
6. Maintain a healthy weight - exercise regularly
7. Regular physical activity - be active
8. Diet and Nutrition - eat fruits and vegetables, lower or cut out salt
9. Don't eat Beef, Butter, Cheese, Milk and Coconut (saturated fat)
10. Don't eat Deep-Fried Fast Foods, Bakery Products, Packaged Snack Foods, Margarines and Crackers (Trans fat)
11. Eat Fish with Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Salmon, Tuna, etc.,
12. Eat Legumes - beans, peas, and lentils
13. Check your blood pressure every month
14. Develop a regular sleep schedule - 8 hours a day
15. Have close relationships - cherish your family and friends
16. Drink plenty of water
17. Reduce Causes of Stress and Depression in your life
18. Look on the bright side
Symptoms
1. Chest Pain
2. Heart Palpitations - unusual awareness of the heartbeat
3. Dizziness or Light- headedness and Fainting
4. Syncope - a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness or fainting
5. Fatigue, Lethargy or somnolence - daytime sleepiness
6. Shortness of Breath - most often a symptom of Cardiac or Pulmonary (Lungs) Disorder
7. Pain in the Limbs
8. Swelling, Numbness and Changes in Skin Colour
9. Nausea and Vomiting
10. Sweating
11. Discomfort, Pressure and Heaviness
12. Pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone
13. Discomfort Radiating to the Back, Jaw, Throat or Arm
14. Fullness, Indigestion, or Choking feeling - may feel like heartburn
15. Extreme weakness and Anxiety
16. Rapid or Irregular heartbeats
17. Lack of Energy
Heart Disease Prevention
1. Control High Blood Cholesterol - eat food in low saturated fats and trans fats
2. Control High Blood Pressure - not smoking, healthy diet, healthy weight
3. Control Diabetes - to reduce weight with regular physical activity
4. No Tobacco - Quit smoking
5. Moderate Alcohol use
6. Maintain a healthy weight - exercise regularly
7. Regular physical activity - be active
8. Diet and Nutrition - eat fruits and vegetables, lower or cut out salt
9. Don't eat Beef, Butter, Cheese, Milk and Coconut (saturated fat)
10. Don't eat Deep-Fried Fast Foods, Bakery Products, Packaged Snack Foods, Margarines and Crackers (Trans fat)
11. Eat Fish with Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Salmon, Tuna, etc.,
12. Eat Legumes - beans, peas, and lentils
13. Check your blood pressure every month
14. Develop a regular sleep schedule - 8 hours a day
15. Have close relationships - cherish your family and friends
16. Drink plenty of water
17. Reduce Causes of Stress and Depression in your life
18. Look on the bright side
Saturday, May 2, 2009
NUTRITION AND CANCER....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS
Proper Nutrition helps Prevention of Cancer by:
1. Protecting Cells from Damage
2. Enhancing Immunity
3. Changing Estrogen Metabolism
4. Improving Communication among Cells
5. Detoxifying Carcinogens
6. Repairing Cell Damage
ANTI-CANCER FOOD
1. Adequate, but Not Excessive Calories
2. Choose a Diet rich in a variety of plant-based foods
3. Eat plenty of dark green Vegetables and Fruits a day...very rich in beta-carotene, folic acid & antioxidants
4. Eat foods high in fibre such as Strawberries, Blueberries, Apple, etc.
5. Don't Eat food with much sugar......reduce sugar intake
6. Don't Eat food with much flour and salt
7. Eat food with Low in Fat, but with Omega 3 fatty acid...e.g. Fish such as Tuna, Salmon, Herring, Mackerel, and Halibut
8. Take a Supplementary Drugs - Omega 3, Vitamins B-12, A, C & D..... to reduce Cancer risk
9. Don't Eat food with Omega 6 fatty acid.....e.g. Corn, Sunflower seeds, etc.,
10. Don't Eat Red Meat and Processed Meat.....e.g. Pork, Beef, Mutton, etc.,
11. Eat Flaxseeds and Walnuts
12. Maintain a Healthy Weight and be Physically Active.....Do Exercise 3 to 5 times a week
13. Don't Drink Alcohol
14. Prepare and Store foods safely
15. Do Not Use Tobacco in any form....Don't Smoke
16. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of Water or Non-caffeinated Beverage daily
17. Eat Tofu and Soy Bean Products
18. Ear Garlic, Broccoli Sprouts, Berries, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot and Tomato
19. Drink Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea and Red Wine
20. Don't Drink Coffee too much
21. Don't Take Dairy Products alot.....e.g. Milk, Cheese, Butter, etc.,
22. Sleep atleast 8 hours a day...and....Don't work Nightshifts
23. Use Canola Oil...or...Peanut Oil...or...Olive Oil for Cooking
24. Don't Eat Desserts, Cakes and Candies too much
25. Use Lower Heat methods for Cooking.....such as Steaming, Braising, Poaching, Stewing or Microwaving
26. After taking Food.....Drink Hot Black Tea or Hot Water or Hot Beverages
1. Protecting Cells from Damage
2. Enhancing Immunity
3. Changing Estrogen Metabolism
4. Improving Communication among Cells
5. Detoxifying Carcinogens
6. Repairing Cell Damage
ANTI-CANCER FOOD
1. Adequate, but Not Excessive Calories
2. Choose a Diet rich in a variety of plant-based foods
3. Eat plenty of dark green Vegetables and Fruits a day...very rich in beta-carotene, folic acid & antioxidants
4. Eat foods high in fibre such as Strawberries, Blueberries, Apple, etc.
5. Don't Eat food with much sugar......reduce sugar intake
6. Don't Eat food with much flour and salt
7. Eat food with Low in Fat, but with Omega 3 fatty acid...e.g. Fish such as Tuna, Salmon, Herring, Mackerel, and Halibut
8. Take a Supplementary Drugs - Omega 3, Vitamins B-12, A, C & D..... to reduce Cancer risk
9. Don't Eat food with Omega 6 fatty acid.....e.g. Corn, Sunflower seeds, etc.,
10. Don't Eat Red Meat and Processed Meat.....e.g. Pork, Beef, Mutton, etc.,
11. Eat Flaxseeds and Walnuts
12. Maintain a Healthy Weight and be Physically Active.....Do Exercise 3 to 5 times a week
13. Don't Drink Alcohol
14. Prepare and Store foods safely
15. Do Not Use Tobacco in any form....Don't Smoke
16. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of Water or Non-caffeinated Beverage daily
17. Eat Tofu and Soy Bean Products
18. Ear Garlic, Broccoli Sprouts, Berries, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot and Tomato
19. Drink Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea and Red Wine
20. Don't Drink Coffee too much
21. Don't Take Dairy Products alot.....e.g. Milk, Cheese, Butter, etc.,
22. Sleep atleast 8 hours a day...and....Don't work Nightshifts
23. Use Canola Oil...or...Peanut Oil...or...Olive Oil for Cooking
24. Don't Eat Desserts, Cakes and Candies too much
25. Use Lower Heat methods for Cooking.....such as Steaming, Braising, Poaching, Stewing or Microwaving
26. After taking Food.....Drink Hot Black Tea or Hot Water or Hot Beverages
UTERUS CANCER / UTERINE CANCER...SAVE LIFE...SPREAD THE WORDS
Symptoms of Having Uterus Cancer/Uterine Cancer
. Vaginal bleeding after menopause
. Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
. Difficult or painful urination
. Painful sexual intercourse
. Pelvic pain
. Malignant Tumors
. Bleeding between periods
. Periods that are irregular, heavy, or longer than normal
Age is the most important risk factor. This is a cancer of postmenopausal and perimenopausal women.
Risk factors
. Obesity
. Diabetes
. Hypertension
. Not having any children
. Having Tumors that produce Estrogen
. Having an early start of menstrual periods or menopause after 52 or Both
. Vaginal bleeding after menopause
. Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge
. Difficult or painful urination
. Painful sexual intercourse
. Pelvic pain
. Malignant Tumors
. Bleeding between periods
. Periods that are irregular, heavy, or longer than normal
Age is the most important risk factor. This is a cancer of postmenopausal and perimenopausal women.
Risk factors
. Obesity
. Diabetes
. Hypertension
. Not having any children
. Having Tumors that produce Estrogen
. Having an early start of menstrual periods or menopause after 52 or Both
OVARIAN CANCER.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS
Symptoms of Having Ovarian Cancer
. Abdominal swelling, bloating, clothes too tight
. Abdominal/pelvic pain or pressure or feeling full
. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, indigestion, nausea, or changes in bowel movements
. Vaginal bleeding or discharge
. Urinary problems - Urgency, Burning or Spasms
. Changes in bladder habits including frequent need to urinate
. Fatigue and/or Fever
. Pain during intercourse
. Low Back pain
. Difficulty breathing
. Loss of apetite or unexplain weight loss
Contact your doctor if you develop one or more of these symptoms and they persist for 2-3 weeks.
. Abdominal swelling, bloating, clothes too tight
. Abdominal/pelvic pain or pressure or feeling full
. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, indigestion, nausea, or changes in bowel movements
. Vaginal bleeding or discharge
. Urinary problems - Urgency, Burning or Spasms
. Changes in bladder habits including frequent need to urinate
. Fatigue and/or Fever
. Pain during intercourse
. Low Back pain
. Difficulty breathing
. Loss of apetite or unexplain weight loss
Contact your doctor if you develop one or more of these symptoms and they persist for 2-3 weeks.
CERVICAL CANCER.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS
Symptoms of Having Cervical Cancer
. Abnormal vaginal bleeding. It can be light or heavy bleeding during the month.
. Unusual heavy vaginal discharge. It may be foul smelling, watery, thick or contain mucus. It is important to report any unusual vaginal discharge.
. Pain during urination. Bladder pain or pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer.
. Bleeding between regular menstrual period, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam.
A regular Pap smear test should be done in women over 30. HPV Vaccine - Gardasil or Cervarix - should be injected to prevent HPV Virus in hopes of eliminating cervical cancer.
Risk Factors
. Having many sexual partners
. Having first sexual intercourse at a young age
. Oral contraceptive use - birth control pills
. Smoking cigarettes
. Weakened immuse system
. Giving birth to many children
. Abnormal vaginal bleeding. It can be light or heavy bleeding during the month.
. Unusual heavy vaginal discharge. It may be foul smelling, watery, thick or contain mucus. It is important to report any unusual vaginal discharge.
. Pain during urination. Bladder pain or pain during urination can be a symptom of advanced cervical cancer.
. Bleeding between regular menstrual period, after sexual intercourse, douching, or pelvic exam.
A regular Pap smear test should be done in women over 30. HPV Vaccine - Gardasil or Cervarix - should be injected to prevent HPV Virus in hopes of eliminating cervical cancer.
Risk Factors
. Having many sexual partners
. Having first sexual intercourse at a young age
. Oral contraceptive use - birth control pills
. Smoking cigarettes
. Weakened immuse system
. Giving birth to many children
BREAST CANCER.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS
Symptoms of Having Breast Cancer
Symptoms are not always Lumps or Swelling that you can see or feel. If there are outwards signs, the most common ones - a lump, an area of thickening, or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs - breast swelling and redness, or an enlarged underarm lymph node.
Unusual changes in the breast can be a symptom of Breast Cancer:
. Swelling of all or part of the breast
. Skin irritation or dimpling
. Breast pain
. Nipple pain or nipple turning inward
. Redness, scaliness or thickeness of the nipple or breast skin
. A nipple discharge other than breast milk
. A lump in the underarm area
. Deformation of shape of one breast from another breast
It is important to get any changes checked out promptly by the doctor.
Symptoms are not always Lumps or Swelling that you can see or feel. If there are outwards signs, the most common ones - a lump, an area of thickening, or a dimple in the breast. Less common signs - breast swelling and redness, or an enlarged underarm lymph node.
Unusual changes in the breast can be a symptom of Breast Cancer:
. Swelling of all or part of the breast
. Skin irritation or dimpling
. Breast pain
. Nipple pain or nipple turning inward
. Redness, scaliness or thickeness of the nipple or breast skin
. A nipple discharge other than breast milk
. A lump in the underarm area
. Deformation of shape of one breast from another breast
It is important to get any changes checked out promptly by the doctor.
HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.....SAVE LIFE.....SPREAD THE WORDS
Dear All,
Getting a good Health is the best Fortune.
So it is a very important Issue for us.
I want to distribute whatever I know about Health to both my relatives and my friends.
You can share whatever you know.
Getting a good Health is the best Fortune.
So it is a very important Issue for us.
I want to distribute whatever I know about Health to both my relatives and my friends.
You can share whatever you know.
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