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The Breast Defence is Attack - Breast Cancer
Recent research has turned up very encouraging evidence that Curcumin and Piperine (substances derived from Turmeric and Black Pepper respectively) have huge potential as breast cancer treatments.
A recent study, published online in the journal "Breast Cancer Research and Treatment," reveals for the first time the exact mechanics of how these natural spice compounds can prevent or even eliminate cancer.
The study shows that Curcumin and Piperine target cancer stem cells. Stem cells are basic, unspecialized cells, the blank templates so to speak, from which can grow any type of cell in an organ and cancer stem cells comprise the cells that fuel the growth of malignant tumours.
This discovery is of huge importance because chemotherapy is useless against these cells, which is the reason why cancers so often recur and spread in spite of highly intrusive treatment with very expensive, toxic and unpleasant "chemo." The new study does show that the Turmeric and Black Pepper derivatives Curcumin and Piperine are able to do what chemo can't - they limit the self-renewal of stem cells.
If the cancer stem cells can either be eliminated or their growth stopped, or both, using agents derived from nutrition and which cause little or no side effects, this, is extremely good news for breast cancer victims and women in general.
It is also good news for the health system in general because substances that already occur in nature cannot be invented in a laboratory and thus patented, rendering them the exclusive property of the inventor/manufacturer who can thus set a high price for them and make vast profits while the patent lasts.
Furthermore, it is a matter of record that many natural substances do a better job than their man-made counterparts, more safely, with fewer or no side effects and at a fraction of the cost. This is of course bad news for the pharmaceutical industry that works hard and at great expense to bolster the "PR" of the drug-profit-drug paradigm and steer the people away from nutrition and allied sciences. In so doing it labors to stave off its own extinction.
There is more good news for human health - and correspondingly bad news for the psycho-pharmacy - in that the same study showed the aforementioned compounds had no effect on cell differentiation, which is the normal process of cell development and that means these spice compounds are not toxic to normal breast tissue.
The spice compounds, however, could affect malignancies whether they are estrogen-sensitive or not and this and the discovery that such dietary compounds also present very low toxicity make this an important and exciting development in the forward march of nutritional science.
Women who are at high risk of breast cancer are currently given the choice of drugs such as Tamoxifen or Raloxifene for prevention, but most women won't take them because they are much too toxic. In addition, Tamoxifen and Raloxifene are designed to target estrogen but the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers are often not estrogen-related and tend to be problematic to treat.
Here then is yet more compelling evidence that dispensing with the overly drug-oriented medical paradigm presents a quantum leap forward in human health.
A Golden Age is coming - and there are no dinosaurs in it.
A recent study, published online in the journal "Breast Cancer Research and Treatment," reveals for the first time the exact mechanics of how these natural spice compounds can prevent or even eliminate cancer.
The study shows that Curcumin and Piperine target cancer stem cells. Stem cells are basic, unspecialized cells, the blank templates so to speak, from which can grow any type of cell in an organ and cancer stem cells comprise the cells that fuel the growth of malignant tumours.
This discovery is of huge importance because chemotherapy is useless against these cells, which is the reason why cancers so often recur and spread in spite of highly intrusive treatment with very expensive, toxic and unpleasant "chemo." The new study does show that the Turmeric and Black Pepper derivatives Curcumin and Piperine are able to do what chemo can't - they limit the self-renewal of stem cells.
If the cancer stem cells can either be eliminated or their growth stopped, or both, using agents derived from nutrition and which cause little or no side effects, this, is extremely good news for breast cancer victims and women in general.
It is also good news for the health system in general because substances that already occur in nature cannot be invented in a laboratory and thus patented, rendering them the exclusive property of the inventor/manufacturer who can thus set a high price for them and make vast profits while the patent lasts.
Furthermore, it is a matter of record that many natural substances do a better job than their man-made counterparts, more safely, with fewer or no side effects and at a fraction of the cost. This is of course bad news for the pharmaceutical industry that works hard and at great expense to bolster the "PR" of the drug-profit-drug paradigm and steer the people away from nutrition and allied sciences. In so doing it labors to stave off its own extinction.
There is more good news for human health - and correspondingly bad news for the psycho-pharmacy - in that the same study showed the aforementioned compounds had no effect on cell differentiation, which is the normal process of cell development and that means these spice compounds are not toxic to normal breast tissue.
The spice compounds, however, could affect malignancies whether they are estrogen-sensitive or not and this and the discovery that such dietary compounds also present very low toxicity make this an important and exciting development in the forward march of nutritional science.
Women who are at high risk of breast cancer are currently given the choice of drugs such as Tamoxifen or Raloxifene for prevention, but most women won't take them because they are much too toxic. In addition, Tamoxifen and Raloxifene are designed to target estrogen but the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers are often not estrogen-related and tend to be problematic to treat.
Here then is yet more compelling evidence that dispensing with the overly drug-oriented medical paradigm presents a quantum leap forward in human health.
A Golden Age is coming - and there are no dinosaurs in it.
DCIS Breast Cancer at 49 - Unexpected
The reminder that my mammogram was overdue sat in my 'in' box for over a year. I kept putting it off to the side, as I went through the pile day-by-day. Finally, one day I got sick of putting it off, pulled it out, and called for an appointment. That day, the technician was very friendly, chit-chatting as she took the pictures, but as she looked at the results on her monitor, the chatting stopped, and she seemed more reserved. I went home and told my husband that I felt unsettled by the test, and that I would not be surprised if I got a call about the results. The call came the very next day. The doctor described the findings as 'suspicious' and asked me to come back in for more pictures and a biopsy. That accomplished later in the week, the next call (the one I dreaded) came telling me that I had DCIS, which means "Ductal Carcinoma In Situ", an early cancer. They had found it in my left breast, near the chest wall. Every nursing mother retains small flecks of calcification in her milk ducts from the milk she produced. Sometimes these flecks become cancerous, and this type of cancer is not generally caught with a manual breast exam until it is more advanced. In my case, having PCOS, which impedes or prevents regular ovulation and the progesterone that is released with it, was likely a contributing factor, according to the oncologist. Because of this lack of progesterone, I had had unopposed estrogen in my system for abnormally long periods of time throughout my life, and my cancer was estrogen positive. (Let this be a warning to those with PCOS -- don't miss those mammograms!)
The thought that I had put off having a mammogram for so long, while DCIS quietly grew in my breast, was sickening. I have consoled myself many times since then with the thought that, had I gone in on time, the DCIS might have been missed, being too early. As it was, one year later, the areas were small and hard to see. But who knows? I have stopped beating myself up now -- it is what it is.
My research told me that I could hope to have a 'skin-sparing and nipple-sparing' mastectomy, with reconstruction using fat from my belly. We live near a tertiary medical center, but after a consultation with them, I found that they didn't offer a nipple-sparing option, and they still did breast reconstruction using the rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM flap) which, I knew from the experience of two close friends, was not preferable. In fact, the loss of the muscle for one friend had left her in chronic pain for several years until she found a physical therapist who helped her realign her core through massage and exercise. No thanks. So I hopped on the Web and found a doctor in New York City who had pioneered the procedure of fat-only transfer to reconstruct the breast. This is more difficult than the transfer of muscle, because the blood vessels in fat are more minute than those in muscle, requiring extra training in microsurgery to accomplish.
So, since the cancer was stage 0, I had a sizable lumpectomy, about the size of a deck of cards. When the lab work came back, we discovered that not only was there more cancer left in the breast, but on a scale of 1-9 for 'badness', mine was a 9. So the surgeon gave me the option of another lumpectomy, (the normal approach for DCIS) or, considering the size of the area and its potential for nastiness, a mastectomy. I wrestled with that decision for many days, and glued myself to the web, searching for answers. In the end, I decided to have the mastectomy, with immediate reconstruction.
So I went straight to that practice. I could not get Dr. Robert Allen (who pioneered the procedure), without waiting longer than I wanted to, so I went with his partner, Dr. Levine. Overall, I am happy with the results. The shape of the breast itself is great, and the fat transfer was successful, which is no small thing in itself. Unfortunately, the nipple/areola did not fare well, due to a blood clot underneath it after surgery, which was not caught. Dr. Levine wanted to go ahead and remove the nipple/areola but I was determined to keep it and see what happened. This meant letting the area die off to the extent that it would from the lack of circulation, and then see what was left. Now, a year later, the nipple itself is gone, and the areola looks pretty scarred up, but I am hopeful that with tattooing to make the scarred areola match the color of the other side, and with a reconstructed nipple, that it will end up looking good. The abdominal scar, on the other hand, is 20" long and there is no other way to describe it but ugly, although I hope it will improve as the scar fades.
In retrospect, I think I would have done things a little differently. I let the first surgeon scare me with the statistics of how likely the cancer was to return if I did not have a mastectomy. The reality is that had I had another lumpectomy that got all of the cancer, that would probably have been enough, with radiation, to give me the same survival rate that I have now, having had a mastectomy without radiation. It turned out that there was not much cancer left after the lumpectomy -- another pass would probably have gotten it all, plus a nice wide margin around the cancerous area, which is the major determining factor of whether this particular cancer will return. A wide margin is key, and far more meaningful than any statistics. I wish I had made that second pass and assessed the results before moving on to mastectomy. If I had reservations at that time, I could always have continued on with a mastectomy. There is no going back, however, once the mastectomy is done.
Here is one important thing that was driven home to me during this experience. No doctor will care about the outcome of your situation as much as you do. And no doctor will have to live with the outcome -- you will. Every doctor, as caring as he might be, still has his own agenda, potentially in conflict with yours, simply because surgery is how they make their living. I admired Dr. Allen for coming right out and saying this voluntarily. Breast reconstruction surgeons, he said, will tend to advocate mastectomy -- it's what they do best, and it provides the most definitive defense against cancer. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, but you must factor your surgeon's bias into the equation. So listen to your doctors at every stage, but be your own advocate, and make your decisions based on what is best for you. Educate yourself about what is available, and go after what you want.
Here are some thoughts.
1. Remember that Federal law requires your insurance to cover reconstruction. They must also cover the matching of the other breast, if need be, so that you end up with a "matching set". And many insurance HMOs or PPOs will allow you to go elsewhere if you can prove that your group does not offer the procedure you want.
2. If a lumpectomy is offered as a treatment, seriously consider exhausting that option first, before jumping into a mastectomy. In many cases, there is no difference in survival rate between the two, and your doctor can better advise you if this may be true in your case. As I mentioned above, the margin around the cancer is a major factor. Had I gone with a lumpectomy, I would have very little evidence today that anything had ever happened. One big difference between most lumpectomies and a mastectomy is that there is no feeling left in the breast after a mastectomy, which I have found very disappointing. After the lumpectomy, I still had full feeling. Sometimes sensation will return after a mastectomy, at least partially. With my larger breast, I doubt I will ever have much feeling, and this is a change in the quality of life that I will live with for a long time. I avoided radiation by having the mastectomy, but this was the only real benefit as far as I was concerned, although an important one. Radiation is generally a requirement when having a lumpectomy.
Naturally, getting rid of the cancer is Job One. I guess my opinion is to consider all of your options, and don't just take the most radical approach if you don't have to, to achieve the same survival rate. Consider your quality of life, as well, if you have options, and don't be ashamed for doing so. Oddly, I felt compelled to demonstrate to others, at times, that I only wanted to get rid of the cancer, instead of appearing to be vainly pre-occupied with retaining the look and feel of my breast. Don't make my mistake. Having a mastectomy and reconstruction will be one the most difficult things a woman ever goes through, and it is not a procedure to be done for any other reason than a woman is certain it is best for herin every respect. The lumpectomy, on the other hand, is more easily accomplished, and you are on your feet and well in a matter of days, breast intact. Please don't think I am advocating taking the easy road, when it might compromise your survival. But think twice if there is no statistical difference in survival between lumpectomy/radiation and mastectomy. Again, that will be for you and your doctor to evaluate together.
3. Go for the latest procedures, and go to the best doctors you can. Nipple sparing mastectomy is relatively new, so if you want that, then find a surgeon who will do it for you -- it is not yet a foolproof, or widespread, procedure. Go for a fat-only transfer, the most common of which is called a DIEP flap, pioneered by Dr. Allen. I also see that his practice has added a partner that specializes in nipple sparing mastectomy since I saw them for my surgery, so they are worth a visit. Or try Sloan-Kettering -- they seem to have the most comprehensive overall approach to breast cancer reconstruction, from all of my research, and will offer similar options. I discovered this after I had committed to the Allen practice, insurance-wise, and I didn't want to start over, but I found that Sloan-Kettering is an excellent option. Lastly, it is also sometimes possible to transfer a nerve along with the fat, which may improve the chances of regaining some sensation in the breast, so ask your surgeon about this.
4. Question all incisions. I stopped the first surgeon and asked him if he had to put the incision right in the middle of the inner half of my breast, where I would always see it. It turns out he didn't, it was just easier there. So don't worry about 'inconveniencing' your surgeon for a few minutes, when you might have an unnecessary scar to look at for years. Question everything. It would be nice if we didn't have to, but as mentioned above, no one will care about the outcome the way you do.
You may also want to inquire about having a 'sub-cutaneous' breast reconstruction.This is where the incision is made along the crease under the breast. Surgeons currently favor going in through the nipple area, and they will tell you that a sub-cutaneous incision makes reaching the upper area of the breast tissue more difficult, but I never understood this. To me, going through the nipple, especially if you want to keep it, can only compromise the blood flow, putting the area at risk. I argued with several surgeons about it, but could not get them to see my point, which is this: If you have a larger, sagging breast (finally a benefit!) a very large (6-7 inch) incision could be made without it ever being seen again under the breast. An incision this size would certainly allow a surgeon to reach any part of the breast area. There are some surgeons doing this, but new techniques are slow to catch on, as surgeons wait for others to take the risks first. The aesthetics of such are scar are preferable, and I believe would allow for better circulation to the nipple/areola. This option, of course, would not make sense for those with small breasts, where the large incision would show.
5. There are new reconstruction technologies just around the corner. Surgeons today are sometimes reluctant to do a very large lumpectomy or quadrantectomy (where one-quarter or more of the breast is removed) because it will disfigure the breast, and the reconstruction of these irregular shapes is more difficult with today's fat transfer technology, although there are a few surgeons who will do a partial reconstruction with a mini flap of fat. More often, though, if the need for lumpectomy becomes too great, a surgeon will suggest a mastectomy instead, because creating an even breast-shaped mound is, simply, easier. That's great for them, but then you have to live with the result. Advanced methods in fat transfer are around the corner, however, which will make it easier to fill in dents and irregular areas, for those whose cancer is larger, nearer the surface, or for those with smaller breasts, which are more easily disfigured by a lumpectomy. This method, using liposuction to remove fat cells from another area, mixing them with stem cells for improved survival of the fat cells, and then injecting this mixture into the irregular breast area, may someday become a preferred method for reconstruction. I am no expert, but I do believe that it will become possible, at least in some cases (depending on the size and location of the cancer), to utilize these methods to achieve that desirable wide margin around the cancer, and at the same time reduce or eliminate the need for a 20-inch scar, while ultimately preserving a more natural breast, with perhaps a greater chance to preserve nipple and sensation. At least one company, Cytori, is making headway on this.
Here's a bonus FYI -- did you know that there are a few surgeons out there doing breast reduction using only liposuction? A great alternative if you need to have the other breast reduced to match the reconstructed one. (Who needs major surgery on the other breast, too?) Also, it's becoming a more common alternative for regular breast reduction. Use these search terms "tumescent breast reduction" to find more info on the web.
Susan Sylvia is a stay-at-home mom, with a husband, three teens, two dogs, one cat, and a busy household situated in the countryside of New Hampshire. Breast cancer at 49 was not welcome into her happy existence, but having been through it, there has been one great benefit: it forced her to re-evaluate her life and its brevity. The time came to evaluate her priorities and realign her lifestyle with the things she loved. This meant continuing to spend as much time as possible with her family and, toward that end, restructuring her part-time professional. So she has been re-doubling her efforts to leave that work which takes her away from the family, and to finally do something that she truly loves to earn money. With the family's support, she has ventured into the world of ecommerce, opening a website to sell her hand dyed wool -- a hobby she has enjoyed for years.
Fortunately, breast cancer treatments and surgeries are improving at a rapid pace, and in another 10 years, I think the approach to treating breast cancer, on all fronts, will be very different from what it is today.
The thought that I had put off having a mammogram for so long, while DCIS quietly grew in my breast, was sickening. I have consoled myself many times since then with the thought that, had I gone in on time, the DCIS might have been missed, being too early. As it was, one year later, the areas were small and hard to see. But who knows? I have stopped beating myself up now -- it is what it is.
My research told me that I could hope to have a 'skin-sparing and nipple-sparing' mastectomy, with reconstruction using fat from my belly. We live near a tertiary medical center, but after a consultation with them, I found that they didn't offer a nipple-sparing option, and they still did breast reconstruction using the rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM flap) which, I knew from the experience of two close friends, was not preferable. In fact, the loss of the muscle for one friend had left her in chronic pain for several years until she found a physical therapist who helped her realign her core through massage and exercise. No thanks. So I hopped on the Web and found a doctor in New York City who had pioneered the procedure of fat-only transfer to reconstruct the breast. This is more difficult than the transfer of muscle, because the blood vessels in fat are more minute than those in muscle, requiring extra training in microsurgery to accomplish.
So, since the cancer was stage 0, I had a sizable lumpectomy, about the size of a deck of cards. When the lab work came back, we discovered that not only was there more cancer left in the breast, but on a scale of 1-9 for 'badness', mine was a 9. So the surgeon gave me the option of another lumpectomy, (the normal approach for DCIS) or, considering the size of the area and its potential for nastiness, a mastectomy. I wrestled with that decision for many days, and glued myself to the web, searching for answers. In the end, I decided to have the mastectomy, with immediate reconstruction.
So I went straight to that practice. I could not get Dr. Robert Allen (who pioneered the procedure), without waiting longer than I wanted to, so I went with his partner, Dr. Levine. Overall, I am happy with the results. The shape of the breast itself is great, and the fat transfer was successful, which is no small thing in itself. Unfortunately, the nipple/areola did not fare well, due to a blood clot underneath it after surgery, which was not caught. Dr. Levine wanted to go ahead and remove the nipple/areola but I was determined to keep it and see what happened. This meant letting the area die off to the extent that it would from the lack of circulation, and then see what was left. Now, a year later, the nipple itself is gone, and the areola looks pretty scarred up, but I am hopeful that with tattooing to make the scarred areola match the color of the other side, and with a reconstructed nipple, that it will end up looking good. The abdominal scar, on the other hand, is 20" long and there is no other way to describe it but ugly, although I hope it will improve as the scar fades.
In retrospect, I think I would have done things a little differently. I let the first surgeon scare me with the statistics of how likely the cancer was to return if I did not have a mastectomy. The reality is that had I had another lumpectomy that got all of the cancer, that would probably have been enough, with radiation, to give me the same survival rate that I have now, having had a mastectomy without radiation. It turned out that there was not much cancer left after the lumpectomy -- another pass would probably have gotten it all, plus a nice wide margin around the cancerous area, which is the major determining factor of whether this particular cancer will return. A wide margin is key, and far more meaningful than any statistics. I wish I had made that second pass and assessed the results before moving on to mastectomy. If I had reservations at that time, I could always have continued on with a mastectomy. There is no going back, however, once the mastectomy is done.
Here is one important thing that was driven home to me during this experience. No doctor will care about the outcome of your situation as much as you do. And no doctor will have to live with the outcome -- you will. Every doctor, as caring as he might be, still has his own agenda, potentially in conflict with yours, simply because surgery is how they make their living. I admired Dr. Allen for coming right out and saying this voluntarily. Breast reconstruction surgeons, he said, will tend to advocate mastectomy -- it's what they do best, and it provides the most definitive defense against cancer. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, but you must factor your surgeon's bias into the equation. So listen to your doctors at every stage, but be your own advocate, and make your decisions based on what is best for you. Educate yourself about what is available, and go after what you want.
Here are some thoughts.
1. Remember that Federal law requires your insurance to cover reconstruction. They must also cover the matching of the other breast, if need be, so that you end up with a "matching set". And many insurance HMOs or PPOs will allow you to go elsewhere if you can prove that your group does not offer the procedure you want.
2. If a lumpectomy is offered as a treatment, seriously consider exhausting that option first, before jumping into a mastectomy. In many cases, there is no difference in survival rate between the two, and your doctor can better advise you if this may be true in your case. As I mentioned above, the margin around the cancer is a major factor. Had I gone with a lumpectomy, I would have very little evidence today that anything had ever happened. One big difference between most lumpectomies and a mastectomy is that there is no feeling left in the breast after a mastectomy, which I have found very disappointing. After the lumpectomy, I still had full feeling. Sometimes sensation will return after a mastectomy, at least partially. With my larger breast, I doubt I will ever have much feeling, and this is a change in the quality of life that I will live with for a long time. I avoided radiation by having the mastectomy, but this was the only real benefit as far as I was concerned, although an important one. Radiation is generally a requirement when having a lumpectomy.
Naturally, getting rid of the cancer is Job One. I guess my opinion is to consider all of your options, and don't just take the most radical approach if you don't have to, to achieve the same survival rate. Consider your quality of life, as well, if you have options, and don't be ashamed for doing so. Oddly, I felt compelled to demonstrate to others, at times, that I only wanted to get rid of the cancer, instead of appearing to be vainly pre-occupied with retaining the look and feel of my breast. Don't make my mistake. Having a mastectomy and reconstruction will be one the most difficult things a woman ever goes through, and it is not a procedure to be done for any other reason than a woman is certain it is best for herin every respect. The lumpectomy, on the other hand, is more easily accomplished, and you are on your feet and well in a matter of days, breast intact. Please don't think I am advocating taking the easy road, when it might compromise your survival. But think twice if there is no statistical difference in survival between lumpectomy/radiation and mastectomy. Again, that will be for you and your doctor to evaluate together.
3. Go for the latest procedures, and go to the best doctors you can. Nipple sparing mastectomy is relatively new, so if you want that, then find a surgeon who will do it for you -- it is not yet a foolproof, or widespread, procedure. Go for a fat-only transfer, the most common of which is called a DIEP flap, pioneered by Dr. Allen. I also see that his practice has added a partner that specializes in nipple sparing mastectomy since I saw them for my surgery, so they are worth a visit. Or try Sloan-Kettering -- they seem to have the most comprehensive overall approach to breast cancer reconstruction, from all of my research, and will offer similar options. I discovered this after I had committed to the Allen practice, insurance-wise, and I didn't want to start over, but I found that Sloan-Kettering is an excellent option. Lastly, it is also sometimes possible to transfer a nerve along with the fat, which may improve the chances of regaining some sensation in the breast, so ask your surgeon about this.
4. Question all incisions. I stopped the first surgeon and asked him if he had to put the incision right in the middle of the inner half of my breast, where I would always see it. It turns out he didn't, it was just easier there. So don't worry about 'inconveniencing' your surgeon for a few minutes, when you might have an unnecessary scar to look at for years. Question everything. It would be nice if we didn't have to, but as mentioned above, no one will care about the outcome the way you do.
You may also want to inquire about having a 'sub-cutaneous' breast reconstruction.This is where the incision is made along the crease under the breast. Surgeons currently favor going in through the nipple area, and they will tell you that a sub-cutaneous incision makes reaching the upper area of the breast tissue more difficult, but I never understood this. To me, going through the nipple, especially if you want to keep it, can only compromise the blood flow, putting the area at risk. I argued with several surgeons about it, but could not get them to see my point, which is this: If you have a larger, sagging breast (finally a benefit!) a very large (6-7 inch) incision could be made without it ever being seen again under the breast. An incision this size would certainly allow a surgeon to reach any part of the breast area. There are some surgeons doing this, but new techniques are slow to catch on, as surgeons wait for others to take the risks first. The aesthetics of such are scar are preferable, and I believe would allow for better circulation to the nipple/areola. This option, of course, would not make sense for those with small breasts, where the large incision would show.
5. There are new reconstruction technologies just around the corner. Surgeons today are sometimes reluctant to do a very large lumpectomy or quadrantectomy (where one-quarter or more of the breast is removed) because it will disfigure the breast, and the reconstruction of these irregular shapes is more difficult with today's fat transfer technology, although there are a few surgeons who will do a partial reconstruction with a mini flap of fat. More often, though, if the need for lumpectomy becomes too great, a surgeon will suggest a mastectomy instead, because creating an even breast-shaped mound is, simply, easier. That's great for them, but then you have to live with the result. Advanced methods in fat transfer are around the corner, however, which will make it easier to fill in dents and irregular areas, for those whose cancer is larger, nearer the surface, or for those with smaller breasts, which are more easily disfigured by a lumpectomy. This method, using liposuction to remove fat cells from another area, mixing them with stem cells for improved survival of the fat cells, and then injecting this mixture into the irregular breast area, may someday become a preferred method for reconstruction. I am no expert, but I do believe that it will become possible, at least in some cases (depending on the size and location of the cancer), to utilize these methods to achieve that desirable wide margin around the cancer, and at the same time reduce or eliminate the need for a 20-inch scar, while ultimately preserving a more natural breast, with perhaps a greater chance to preserve nipple and sensation. At least one company, Cytori, is making headway on this.
Here's a bonus FYI -- did you know that there are a few surgeons out there doing breast reduction using only liposuction? A great alternative if you need to have the other breast reduced to match the reconstructed one. (Who needs major surgery on the other breast, too?) Also, it's becoming a more common alternative for regular breast reduction. Use these search terms "tumescent breast reduction" to find more info on the web.
Susan Sylvia is a stay-at-home mom, with a husband, three teens, two dogs, one cat, and a busy household situated in the countryside of New Hampshire. Breast cancer at 49 was not welcome into her happy existence, but having been through it, there has been one great benefit: it forced her to re-evaluate her life and its brevity. The time came to evaluate her priorities and realign her lifestyle with the things she loved. This meant continuing to spend as much time as possible with her family and, toward that end, restructuring her part-time professional. So she has been re-doubling her efforts to leave that work which takes her away from the family, and to finally do something that she truly loves to earn money. With the family's support, she has ventured into the world of ecommerce, opening a website to sell her hand dyed wool -- a hobby she has enjoyed for years.
Fortunately, breast cancer treatments and surgeries are improving at a rapid pace, and in another 10 years, I think the approach to treating breast cancer, on all fronts, will be very different from what it is today.
Types of Breast Cancer
Most cancers of the breast are invasive carcinoma, NST (no special type), frequently called invasive ductal carcinoma, which accounts for most cancers. The remaining cancers are referred to as "special type." The most common among the special types is invasive lobular carcinoma which is the second most common type after invasive carcinoma, NST. The remaining invasive cancers in the special type category are much less common and include the following (this list is not all-inclusive):
* Tubular: These are low grade breast cancers (Nottingham grade I) that are composed almost entirely of invasive duct-like structures that resemble normal breast ducts. It can sometimes be difficult for the pathologist to distinguish this type of cancer from benign lesions such as sclerosing adenosis or radial scar. Special studies or consultation with a breast pathologist can help with this distinction. These cancers are almost always estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Medullary: This is a rare type of breast cancer that has a very characteristic appearance under the microscope. These tumors are not graded using the Nottingham system as they are a unique cancer. There are very strict criteria that a pathologist must adhere to in making this particular diagnosis. These cancers are almost always negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Mucinous: This is another breast cancer that has a very characteristic appearance--the cancer cells invade the breast tissue associated with abundant mucin. They can sometimes be confused with a benign finding called mucocele-like tumor. These cancers are almost always estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive lobular (ILC): This type of breast cancer accounts for approximately 10-15% of all invasive carcinomas in the breast. Most of these cancers are Nottingham grade I or II. An exception is so-called pleomorphic invasive lobular carcinoma. The cells of typical ILC grow in a characteristic pattern which distinguishes it from invasive carcinoma, NST. This growth pattern often makes it difficult to determine the actual size of the cancer by clinical exam or by radiology. These cancers are almost always estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Adenoid cystic: This special type of breast cancer can be found arising in other parts of the body, particularly the head and neck area where they have a poor prognosis. However, in the breast, they tend to behave more favorably. These cancers are almost always negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive cribriform: This is another rare type of breast cancer that can sometimes be confused with ductal carcinoma in situ. Special studies or consultation with a breast pathologist can help with this distinction. These cancers are usually estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Secretory: This very rare type of breast cancer tends to occur in younger women. These tumors tend to be circumscribed and the cells have a classic appearance under the microscope with abundant secretory material which helps distinguish this type of carcinoma from other types. The cancers are generally negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive papillary: This is a special type of breast cancer where the cells grow in a characteristic form similar to papillary carcinomas that can be found in other organs, such as the ovaries and thyroid. Most of these rare cancers are estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive micropapillary: This rare variant of breast cancer usually has a poor prognosis. The characteristic appearance of the cancer is the cells invading the breast tissue surrounded by "clear spaces". This type of breast cancer frequently spreads into the lymphatic spaces of the breast. Most of these cancers are positive for estrogen and progesterone receptors and approximately half or more are positive for HER-2 over-expression.
* Tubular: These are low grade breast cancers (Nottingham grade I) that are composed almost entirely of invasive duct-like structures that resemble normal breast ducts. It can sometimes be difficult for the pathologist to distinguish this type of cancer from benign lesions such as sclerosing adenosis or radial scar. Special studies or consultation with a breast pathologist can help with this distinction. These cancers are almost always estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Medullary: This is a rare type of breast cancer that has a very characteristic appearance under the microscope. These tumors are not graded using the Nottingham system as they are a unique cancer. There are very strict criteria that a pathologist must adhere to in making this particular diagnosis. These cancers are almost always negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Mucinous: This is another breast cancer that has a very characteristic appearance--the cancer cells invade the breast tissue associated with abundant mucin. They can sometimes be confused with a benign finding called mucocele-like tumor. These cancers are almost always estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive lobular (ILC): This type of breast cancer accounts for approximately 10-15% of all invasive carcinomas in the breast. Most of these cancers are Nottingham grade I or II. An exception is so-called pleomorphic invasive lobular carcinoma. The cells of typical ILC grow in a characteristic pattern which distinguishes it from invasive carcinoma, NST. This growth pattern often makes it difficult to determine the actual size of the cancer by clinical exam or by radiology. These cancers are almost always estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Adenoid cystic: This special type of breast cancer can be found arising in other parts of the body, particularly the head and neck area where they have a poor prognosis. However, in the breast, they tend to behave more favorably. These cancers are almost always negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive cribriform: This is another rare type of breast cancer that can sometimes be confused with ductal carcinoma in situ. Special studies or consultation with a breast pathologist can help with this distinction. These cancers are usually estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Secretory: This very rare type of breast cancer tends to occur in younger women. These tumors tend to be circumscribed and the cells have a classic appearance under the microscope with abundant secretory material which helps distinguish this type of carcinoma from other types. The cancers are generally negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive papillary: This is a special type of breast cancer where the cells grow in a characteristic form similar to papillary carcinomas that can be found in other organs, such as the ovaries and thyroid. Most of these rare cancers are estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative for HER-2 over-expression.
* Invasive micropapillary: This rare variant of breast cancer usually has a poor prognosis. The characteristic appearance of the cancer is the cells invading the breast tissue surrounded by "clear spaces". This type of breast cancer frequently spreads into the lymphatic spaces of the breast. Most of these cancers are positive for estrogen and progesterone receptors and approximately half or more are positive for HER-2 over-expression.
Easy Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer
The words "breast cancer" strike fear in the hearts of women. Nobody wants to have cancer and if there are any changes women can make in their everyday lives that will lower their risk of getting breast cancer, then they should pay close attention to this article. We offer some suggestions that will help lower a woman's risk of breast cancer.
* Avoid trans fats. Trans fats are not only bad for you because they can cause heart disease, but they can also block the action of enzymes that break down carcinogens. Women who eat a lot of trans fats are twice as likely to contract cancer in their breasts than other women.
* Eat/drink more soy. You can cut your risk of developing breast cancer by 22% if you eat or drink a serving each day of tofu, soybeans or soy milk. There are compounds in soy products that prevent damaging estrogen from binding to your tissues.
* Eat walnuts. Walnuts are chock full of anti-cancer compounds. By eating 2 ounces of walnuts each day, you can slow breast-cancer growth by 50%, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
* Eat more broccoli. Broccoli contains unique compounds that inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells. By eating 2 cups of broccoli weekly, you can reduce your risk of tumors by 40%.
* Exercise more. According to research, exercising can help reduce estrogen in the bloodstream. Estrogen has been shown to produce tumors. It is recommended that you work out for 3 to 5 hours per week.
* Eat beans. Beans not only contain fiber, but they also have anti-oxidants. If you can eat at least 1/2 cup of beans daily, you can cut your risk of breast cancer by 30%.
Donna works as an accountant with a large corporation. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing and listening to music as well as watching old movies. She has recently learned how to build websites.
So, if you are a woman, be sure to get your annual mammogram and follow the above suggestions. It could go a long way in keeping you from developing breast cancer..
* Avoid trans fats. Trans fats are not only bad for you because they can cause heart disease, but they can also block the action of enzymes that break down carcinogens. Women who eat a lot of trans fats are twice as likely to contract cancer in their breasts than other women.
* Eat/drink more soy. You can cut your risk of developing breast cancer by 22% if you eat or drink a serving each day of tofu, soybeans or soy milk. There are compounds in soy products that prevent damaging estrogen from binding to your tissues.
* Eat walnuts. Walnuts are chock full of anti-cancer compounds. By eating 2 ounces of walnuts each day, you can slow breast-cancer growth by 50%, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
* Eat more broccoli. Broccoli contains unique compounds that inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells. By eating 2 cups of broccoli weekly, you can reduce your risk of tumors by 40%.
* Exercise more. According to research, exercising can help reduce estrogen in the bloodstream. Estrogen has been shown to produce tumors. It is recommended that you work out for 3 to 5 hours per week.
* Eat beans. Beans not only contain fiber, but they also have anti-oxidants. If you can eat at least 1/2 cup of beans daily, you can cut your risk of breast cancer by 30%.
Donna works as an accountant with a large corporation. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing and listening to music as well as watching old movies. She has recently learned how to build websites.
So, if you are a woman, be sure to get your annual mammogram and follow the above suggestions. It could go a long way in keeping you from developing breast cancer..
Best Natural Cure For Cancer
Do not lose hope if you or a loved one is suffering from cancer right now. The best natural cure for cancer does exist. Contrary to what medical doctors believe, there is HOPE for cancer victims. The "Cancer-Free--Your Guide To Gentle, Non-Toxic Healing" book is a comprehensive and very informative guide intended to save hopeless lives afflicted with cancer.
The author is Bill Henderson whose wife died of ovarian cancer inspite of the many operations and chemotherapy treatments that she went through. He is not a medical professional but because of his tragic experience he was motivated to search for an alternative cure. A mission to help many people avoid the fate of his former wife. Twelve years of research and closely working with thousands of cancer survivors, cancer doctors, nutritionists, nurses, cancer experts of all kinds resulted in the publication of this "Cancer-free" guide providing the best alternative and natural cure for all types of cancer.
He believes that the treatment itself was the cause of his wife's death. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy attack the cancer tumor as if it was the enemy and kill the cancer cells including the healthy ones that are essential for the other organs of the body.
In a McGill Cancer Center survey it was cited that 75% of Americans diagnosed with cancer are said to receive chemotherapy treatment prescribed by their oncologists.
But...
75% of oncologists also said that if they had cancer, they themselves would NOT use chemotherapy treatment. Why? Because of its "ineffectiveness and unacceptable toxicity".
It has been reported at the 27th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium that chemo actually spreads cancer cells and such release results in extensive metastasis months or even years later, long after it would be suspected to be the cause of the spread of cancer.
Although chemotherapy medicines attempts to eliminate the tumors and cancer cells, it unintentionally harm the other normal dividing cells including cells in hair follicles, nails, the mouth, digestive tract and bone marrow (which makes blood cells.) When this happens, the patient will experience the side effects of hair loss, fatigue, anemia, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, infection, infertility, diarrhea and weight changes. Besides spreading cancer cells, chemo affects the immune system making the body weak to defend against future cancers. The end result is that chemo kills more patients than it "cures".
The healing regimen in the book involves six different theories on how to deal with cancer cells. These six forms of treatments are gentle, non-toxic and harmless. They all work together to build up your healthy cells and immune system to conquer the bad ones that are causing the sickness. The four conditions that must be corrected before anyone can overcome cancer are:
* Weak immune system
* Lack of oxygen uptake by the cells
* Excessive toxins
* Acidity
It is suggested that cancer victims ought to give this regimen six to eight weeks while postponing other treatments. If it does not work, He is offering additional "coaching" by telephone where interaction will help clear up questions about any information in the book and discuss what to try next based on the patients experience.
People tend to consult Bill Henderson's alternative treatment as a last resort, after their doctors have given up on them. There are now thousands who are "cancer-free" including terminal cancer patients with all types and stages of cancer all over the world. When people follow his simple diet and supplement regimen for 6-8 weeks, they are able to reverse their cancer.
Aside from the "Self-Treatment Guide", there is also information on locating holistic doctors, clinics and other resources. You will also be taught on how to test the levels of cancer cells in your body.
You will get bonus booklets about aging, diet, exercises, diabetes and cure for back pain. All of which can greatly help on your campaign for better health, the natural way.
Cancer is really a cellular disease based on a single cell that went wrong, divided rapidly and spread to produce tumors. It would be logical then to treat this affliction by strengthening and normalizing the cells through natural cleansing, proper nutrition, detoxification and generally building up the immune system. Our bodies are designed to defend itself against infections and heal itself naturally. Let this Cancer-Free book be your guide in knowing the right steps in preventing and fighting this dreaded disease the natural way. A 60 day money back guarantee is offered in case you feel it is not right for you. Try it out but do not make it your last resort when doctors have given up, instead make it (natural treatment) the priority for your health's sake. The best natural cure for cancer does exist.
It is important to learn the real causes of cancer and discover the best treatments that really work. If you still elect to use the conventional way, then this natural, non-toxic, no-side effects cure will still work hand-in hand to offset the side effects of the so-called "medical treatments". It will greatly help in your health recovery and achieve the cancer-free life you have always wanted.
The author is Bill Henderson whose wife died of ovarian cancer inspite of the many operations and chemotherapy treatments that she went through. He is not a medical professional but because of his tragic experience he was motivated to search for an alternative cure. A mission to help many people avoid the fate of his former wife. Twelve years of research and closely working with thousands of cancer survivors, cancer doctors, nutritionists, nurses, cancer experts of all kinds resulted in the publication of this "Cancer-free" guide providing the best alternative and natural cure for all types of cancer.
He believes that the treatment itself was the cause of his wife's death. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy attack the cancer tumor as if it was the enemy and kill the cancer cells including the healthy ones that are essential for the other organs of the body.
In a McGill Cancer Center survey it was cited that 75% of Americans diagnosed with cancer are said to receive chemotherapy treatment prescribed by their oncologists.
But...
75% of oncologists also said that if they had cancer, they themselves would NOT use chemotherapy treatment. Why? Because of its "ineffectiveness and unacceptable toxicity".
It has been reported at the 27th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium that chemo actually spreads cancer cells and such release results in extensive metastasis months or even years later, long after it would be suspected to be the cause of the spread of cancer.
Although chemotherapy medicines attempts to eliminate the tumors and cancer cells, it unintentionally harm the other normal dividing cells including cells in hair follicles, nails, the mouth, digestive tract and bone marrow (which makes blood cells.) When this happens, the patient will experience the side effects of hair loss, fatigue, anemia, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, infection, infertility, diarrhea and weight changes. Besides spreading cancer cells, chemo affects the immune system making the body weak to defend against future cancers. The end result is that chemo kills more patients than it "cures".
The healing regimen in the book involves six different theories on how to deal with cancer cells. These six forms of treatments are gentle, non-toxic and harmless. They all work together to build up your healthy cells and immune system to conquer the bad ones that are causing the sickness. The four conditions that must be corrected before anyone can overcome cancer are:
* Weak immune system
* Lack of oxygen uptake by the cells
* Excessive toxins
* Acidity
It is suggested that cancer victims ought to give this regimen six to eight weeks while postponing other treatments. If it does not work, He is offering additional "coaching" by telephone where interaction will help clear up questions about any information in the book and discuss what to try next based on the patients experience.
People tend to consult Bill Henderson's alternative treatment as a last resort, after their doctors have given up on them. There are now thousands who are "cancer-free" including terminal cancer patients with all types and stages of cancer all over the world. When people follow his simple diet and supplement regimen for 6-8 weeks, they are able to reverse their cancer.
Aside from the "Self-Treatment Guide", there is also information on locating holistic doctors, clinics and other resources. You will also be taught on how to test the levels of cancer cells in your body.
You will get bonus booklets about aging, diet, exercises, diabetes and cure for back pain. All of which can greatly help on your campaign for better health, the natural way.
Cancer is really a cellular disease based on a single cell that went wrong, divided rapidly and spread to produce tumors. It would be logical then to treat this affliction by strengthening and normalizing the cells through natural cleansing, proper nutrition, detoxification and generally building up the immune system. Our bodies are designed to defend itself against infections and heal itself naturally. Let this Cancer-Free book be your guide in knowing the right steps in preventing and fighting this dreaded disease the natural way. A 60 day money back guarantee is offered in case you feel it is not right for you. Try it out but do not make it your last resort when doctors have given up, instead make it (natural treatment) the priority for your health's sake. The best natural cure for cancer does exist.
It is important to learn the real causes of cancer and discover the best treatments that really work. If you still elect to use the conventional way, then this natural, non-toxic, no-side effects cure will still work hand-in hand to offset the side effects of the so-called "medical treatments". It will greatly help in your health recovery and achieve the cancer-free life you have always wanted.
Resveratrol Secrets to Fighting Cancer
Resveratrol was originally known to be a substance found in plants that acted as their first line of defense against pathogens, disease causing bacteria borne by polluted air and dust. After that followed the discovery of the "French Paradox", which established the fact that resveratrol possessed excellent heart-health boosting potential. Several researches and studies later, resveratrol today holds the coveted place of being the only all-natural supplement with the potency to prevent as well as treat cancers. But does the speculation really hold any water? Or is the component's anti-mutagen potential a mere hype? Let's find out:
1. A Bit On Resveratrol's Potency First
Resveratrol is basically a polyphenol found in grape skin, peanuts, mulberries, and other plant sources as spruce, lily and eucalyptus. The component is known to entail diverse health positives for humans like anti-aging, anti-inflammation, anti-mutagen, skin rejuvenation and heart-health boost.
2. The Connection Between Resveratrol And Cancer
Resveratrol's potent cancer-fighting action was delved into post the discovery of the component's ability to fight free-radical damage. Researchers claim that the component has the ability to modulate hormone production and inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells and at the same time to preserve the healthy cells intact. This makes resveratrol an effective cure for cancer treatment in all three stages: initiation, promotion as well as progression.
3. How It Actually Works
All cancer and tumor growths in the system proliferate when the naturally occurring arachidonic acid transforms into its pro-inflammatory form. Resveratrol prevents that from happening because of a special enzyme present in it. The best part is that while working to that effect, the component does not yield any toxic effects on the healthy cells.
4. Added Benefits Too Accrue Off The Component
The component prevents DNA damage really effectively to inhibit cancer formation and growth, but a host of added health benefits too accrue off resveratrol consumption. Thanks to the minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and other health essentials that the component provides the system with, not only is cell degeneration prevented completely but the cancer fighting potential is boosted too because of increased immunity and overall well-being levels.
Grab your Free Trial pack of Resveratrol TODAY. This miraculous Anti-Aging Pill has helped millions retain their youth by fighting the ill-effects of old age. It is also used by leading Hollywood celebrities. Now---It's YOUR turn!
The component is known to be a rewarding remedy for all types of cancers including breast, prostrate, oral, cervical, skin and liver. The medical fraternity has already started looking upon it as a potent cure for the disease while the nutritionist block has begun with appropriating it already. Get started with daily resveratrol consumption at the earliest then for it would be in your very own favor.
1. A Bit On Resveratrol's Potency First
Resveratrol is basically a polyphenol found in grape skin, peanuts, mulberries, and other plant sources as spruce, lily and eucalyptus. The component is known to entail diverse health positives for humans like anti-aging, anti-inflammation, anti-mutagen, skin rejuvenation and heart-health boost.
2. The Connection Between Resveratrol And Cancer
Resveratrol's potent cancer-fighting action was delved into post the discovery of the component's ability to fight free-radical damage. Researchers claim that the component has the ability to modulate hormone production and inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells and at the same time to preserve the healthy cells intact. This makes resveratrol an effective cure for cancer treatment in all three stages: initiation, promotion as well as progression.
3. How It Actually Works
All cancer and tumor growths in the system proliferate when the naturally occurring arachidonic acid transforms into its pro-inflammatory form. Resveratrol prevents that from happening because of a special enzyme present in it. The best part is that while working to that effect, the component does not yield any toxic effects on the healthy cells.
4. Added Benefits Too Accrue Off The Component
The component prevents DNA damage really effectively to inhibit cancer formation and growth, but a host of added health benefits too accrue off resveratrol consumption. Thanks to the minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and other health essentials that the component provides the system with, not only is cell degeneration prevented completely but the cancer fighting potential is boosted too because of increased immunity and overall well-being levels.
Grab your Free Trial pack of Resveratrol TODAY. This miraculous Anti-Aging Pill has helped millions retain their youth by fighting the ill-effects of old age. It is also used by leading Hollywood celebrities. Now---It's YOUR turn!
The component is known to be a rewarding remedy for all types of cancers including breast, prostrate, oral, cervical, skin and liver. The medical fraternity has already started looking upon it as a potent cure for the disease while the nutritionist block has begun with appropriating it already. Get started with daily resveratrol consumption at the earliest then for it would be in your very own favor.
Alternative Medicine and the Treatment of Cancer
More and more people are being affected by cancer, either by getting cancer themselves or if a relative or friend gets it. Cancer puts fear in most people and very often it seems like there is no way out. Not only are conventional cancer treatments ineffective, but also dangerous and expensive. But there are cancer cures that are natural and non-toxic, which don`t destroy your body, but help to rebuild it.
Alternative medicine and the treatment of cancer
The question that a lot of ask themselves, is if there are effective and safe alternative cancer treatments, then why are not doctors using them? A huge amount of money is spent each year on cancer research and if there are safe and effective cancer treatments, then that would be a godsend. Yes, in an ideal world that would be the case, but everything is not black and white.
The best way to beat cancer is to work together with your doctor. The problem is that most doctors are not fully qualified to advice people on beating cancer, if they don`t educate themselves constantly about nutrition, microbiology, immunology, neurology, endocrinology, alternative medicine etc. Nobody can`t possible learn that much, so the more doctors that are experts in a certain field, give you advice, the better.
The goal for most people is to cure cancer effectively and certainly alternative medicine can help a lot. The more people educate themselves about alternative treatments and speak about them with their doctor, then the quality of the cancer treatments can only improve. The "Cancer Free" e-book by Bill Henderson, is a fantastic source of non-toxic cancer treatments and remedies. You can get that e-book and become an expert in alternative cancer treatments.
Drug companies are the ones that mostly fond doctors with research grants and curriculum materials in medical schools. Conventional medicine treats the symptoms of cancer with synthetical medication and that is not effective in healing people, but it is effective in making money. Every doctor has to walk on a very fine line and use treatments that are "acceptable," otherwise the doctor is in trouble. As you know the time you sped with a doctor, on an average visit is very short, maybe around a few minutes.
Alternative medicine and the treatment of cancer
The question that a lot of ask themselves, is if there are effective and safe alternative cancer treatments, then why are not doctors using them? A huge amount of money is spent each year on cancer research and if there are safe and effective cancer treatments, then that would be a godsend. Yes, in an ideal world that would be the case, but everything is not black and white.
The best way to beat cancer is to work together with your doctor. The problem is that most doctors are not fully qualified to advice people on beating cancer, if they don`t educate themselves constantly about nutrition, microbiology, immunology, neurology, endocrinology, alternative medicine etc. Nobody can`t possible learn that much, so the more doctors that are experts in a certain field, give you advice, the better.
The goal for most people is to cure cancer effectively and certainly alternative medicine can help a lot. The more people educate themselves about alternative treatments and speak about them with their doctor, then the quality of the cancer treatments can only improve. The "Cancer Free" e-book by Bill Henderson, is a fantastic source of non-toxic cancer treatments and remedies. You can get that e-book and become an expert in alternative cancer treatments.
Drug companies are the ones that mostly fond doctors with research grants and curriculum materials in medical schools. Conventional medicine treats the symptoms of cancer with synthetical medication and that is not effective in healing people, but it is effective in making money. Every doctor has to walk on a very fine line and use treatments that are "acceptable," otherwise the doctor is in trouble. As you know the time you sped with a doctor, on an average visit is very short, maybe around a few minutes.
Cancer Treatment
These days, oncology (branch of medicine dealing with the studies of cancer) proposes an enormous promise of hope, so far after the following guidance of the patient throughout harsh battlefield of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Side effects are to be anticipated such as; adhesion and surgical scars hair loses; weight reduction, immunity depression, sterility, nausea and secondary infections. After five years of survival, patient was believed to be cured no matter with the effects the treatment could bring to the general health of the patient. And the sad truth with these, large portion of cancer patients dies not because of the cancer but because of the effect and complications of the cancer treatments.
Cytotron therapy by means of RFQMR technology was a non-evasive, effective and safer option in treating tumors through arresting cancer cells partition that leads to degenerating tumor. Various clinical studies show that alteration in trans membrane potential of cells has a theatrical effect to the cells parameter together with the ion concentrations. RFQMR function helps to increasing of trans membrane potential of these cancerous cells commencing the problematical to a healthy range.
Diagnosis of cancer usually causes tough negative response to a lot of people; feeling of shame, terror or shock, and fatalism. The RFQMR gives us a new hope! When cancer is detected early on, this RFQMR procedure can offer an excellent possibility of remission minus the major side effects.
Several patients indulged during clinical trials have a fatal stage of the cancer and already lost their hope after some conventional treatments have failed them. After the RFQMR treatment, most of them feel the improvement of their life, they lived further than the calculated life span and some had even gone back to their normal lives.
RFQMR make use of radio frequency, low powered, non-ionized and none thermal electromagnetic wave. The major concern of this therapy is not about the instant damage of the cancerous cells, but somewhat, with the little amount of energy supplied to the cells in making the DNA's hysterical mitosis to stop. Set the cells in vegetative state then during apoptosis mechanisms permits the body to get relieved of those cancer cells with the controlled passion and the cells are programmed naturally for self destructing over the time.
For some patients diagnosed by a tumor with or without prior surgery, chemotherapy, or radiations, RFQMR changes the Cell Membrane Potential to selectively capture the cancer cell distribution and the tumor growth. Every cell has a restricted life extent and it is programmed naturally to die. Therefore, with RQFMR growth of these tumor cells will be arrested and will die without reaching the life's extent of their living. Then the death of these cancerous cells that had been arrested by the RFQMR will lead to a cancer -free body.
RFQMR might be the choice in tumor cure for patients that are reluctant or incapable of having the surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy or on whatever treatments had been failed. RFQMR rays are specifically focused to the tissues to modify the proton twist inside and out of the cells within the generation of pour out voltage potentials. This modifies the cell membrane which is potential in controlling cell mitosis.
Side effects are to be anticipated such as; adhesion and surgical scars hair loses; weight reduction, immunity depression, sterility, nausea and secondary infections. After five years of survival, patient was believed to be cured no matter with the effects the treatment could bring to the general health of the patient. And the sad truth with these, large portion of cancer patients dies not because of the cancer but because of the effect and complications of the cancer treatments.
Cytotron therapy by means of RFQMR technology was a non-evasive, effective and safer option in treating tumors through arresting cancer cells partition that leads to degenerating tumor. Various clinical studies show that alteration in trans membrane potential of cells has a theatrical effect to the cells parameter together with the ion concentrations. RFQMR function helps to increasing of trans membrane potential of these cancerous cells commencing the problematical to a healthy range.
Diagnosis of cancer usually causes tough negative response to a lot of people; feeling of shame, terror or shock, and fatalism. The RFQMR gives us a new hope! When cancer is detected early on, this RFQMR procedure can offer an excellent possibility of remission minus the major side effects.
Several patients indulged during clinical trials have a fatal stage of the cancer and already lost their hope after some conventional treatments have failed them. After the RFQMR treatment, most of them feel the improvement of their life, they lived further than the calculated life span and some had even gone back to their normal lives.
RFQMR make use of radio frequency, low powered, non-ionized and none thermal electromagnetic wave. The major concern of this therapy is not about the instant damage of the cancerous cells, but somewhat, with the little amount of energy supplied to the cells in making the DNA's hysterical mitosis to stop. Set the cells in vegetative state then during apoptosis mechanisms permits the body to get relieved of those cancer cells with the controlled passion and the cells are programmed naturally for self destructing over the time.
For some patients diagnosed by a tumor with or without prior surgery, chemotherapy, or radiations, RFQMR changes the Cell Membrane Potential to selectively capture the cancer cell distribution and the tumor growth. Every cell has a restricted life extent and it is programmed naturally to die. Therefore, with RQFMR growth of these tumor cells will be arrested and will die without reaching the life's extent of their living. Then the death of these cancerous cells that had been arrested by the RFQMR will lead to a cancer -free body.
RFQMR might be the choice in tumor cure for patients that are reluctant or incapable of having the surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy or on whatever treatments had been failed. RFQMR rays are specifically focused to the tissues to modify the proton twist inside and out of the cells within the generation of pour out voltage potentials. This modifies the cell membrane which is potential in controlling cell mitosis.
Liver Cancer
Cancer of the liver is also known as Hepatocellular carcinoma. This is the type of cancer that affects hepatic
(liver) functions and is one of the most life threatening type of cancers. Majority of the cause of this disease results from liver damage that results from chronic exposure to drugs, alcohol and malnutrition, also known as Liver Cirrhosis. The liver is composed of various cells such as the hepatocytes that make up about 80% of the liver, Therefore, Most of the primary liver tumors affect the liver tissue and compromise most liver functions. The liver is responsible for detoxification of the body.
The risk factors that eventually lead to hepatic cancer would include excessive or chronic drinking, smoking, heredity to other types of cancers, hepatitis and malnutrition. Unfortunately, the prognosis of this type of cancer, when detected in the late stages, is very poor. Other uncommon risk factors that agitate the growth of cancer cells in the liver would also include a potent carcinogen such as Aflatoxin B1. This type of carcinogen is a by-product of a mold called Aspergillus flavus. This mold thrives in foods such as peanuts, rice, soy beans and other crops. Consuming products made from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) can also induce cancer.
Without it, the body will be poisoned by the things we ingest inside out systems. The liver is also responsible for the storage of essential body fats and carbohydrates. Without these functions, there will be no way to metabolize energy to maintain body functions. Sometimes, when people talk about liver cancer, they would often confuse it for a kind of cancer that has spread to the liver which is also known as metastasis. Thus this terminology actually talks about either secondary cancer that has spread to the liver or Hepatocellular cancer, which has originated from the liver itself.
This disease can be detected through the use of a tumor marker also known as alpha-feto protein which is found in the blood. It can also be detected through the use of x-rays but it can only be detected during the latent period of the disease which is difficult to treat. Liver biopsies (removal of a tissue) can also be done to detect if the tissues removed are, in fact, malignant.
More often than not, an ablative form of surgery is needed to remove the diseased part of the liver. This type of treatment can be life threatening as well. Because of the fact that the liver is so immuno-compromised, ablative surgeries are difficult to tolerate. Moreover, due to the damage inflicted on the liver, the patients are more likely to have bleeding tendencies that will make them prone to shock.
The only way to prevent liver cancer is to live a healthy lifestyle. Prevent all sorts of poisons that can compromise the liver. This can help reduce the risks, thus making the liver cancer free.
(liver) functions and is one of the most life threatening type of cancers. Majority of the cause of this disease results from liver damage that results from chronic exposure to drugs, alcohol and malnutrition, also known as Liver Cirrhosis. The liver is composed of various cells such as the hepatocytes that make up about 80% of the liver, Therefore, Most of the primary liver tumors affect the liver tissue and compromise most liver functions. The liver is responsible for detoxification of the body.
The risk factors that eventually lead to hepatic cancer would include excessive or chronic drinking, smoking, heredity to other types of cancers, hepatitis and malnutrition. Unfortunately, the prognosis of this type of cancer, when detected in the late stages, is very poor. Other uncommon risk factors that agitate the growth of cancer cells in the liver would also include a potent carcinogen such as Aflatoxin B1. This type of carcinogen is a by-product of a mold called Aspergillus flavus. This mold thrives in foods such as peanuts, rice, soy beans and other crops. Consuming products made from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) can also induce cancer.
Without it, the body will be poisoned by the things we ingest inside out systems. The liver is also responsible for the storage of essential body fats and carbohydrates. Without these functions, there will be no way to metabolize energy to maintain body functions. Sometimes, when people talk about liver cancer, they would often confuse it for a kind of cancer that has spread to the liver which is also known as metastasis. Thus this terminology actually talks about either secondary cancer that has spread to the liver or Hepatocellular cancer, which has originated from the liver itself.
This disease can be detected through the use of a tumor marker also known as alpha-feto protein which is found in the blood. It can also be detected through the use of x-rays but it can only be detected during the latent period of the disease which is difficult to treat. Liver biopsies (removal of a tissue) can also be done to detect if the tissues removed are, in fact, malignant.
More often than not, an ablative form of surgery is needed to remove the diseased part of the liver. This type of treatment can be life threatening as well. Because of the fact that the liver is so immuno-compromised, ablative surgeries are difficult to tolerate. Moreover, due to the damage inflicted on the liver, the patients are more likely to have bleeding tendencies that will make them prone to shock.
The only way to prevent liver cancer is to live a healthy lifestyle. Prevent all sorts of poisons that can compromise the liver. This can help reduce the risks, thus making the liver cancer free.
Cancer Through Diet
Representative of the situation in many industrialized countries, cancer in the United States has become the second leading cause of death, with only heart disease surpassing it. Prevention of the disease is definitely crucial, with several effective methods available. One of the simplest yet most effective methods is to live a healthy lifestyle. Along with regular exercise, here are some of the most effective foods for preventing cancer:
1. Beans.
Soybeans, kidney beans, lentils, and chick peas are some of the best cancer-preventing ones you can eat. Such beans include special enzymes, whose activation helps to prevent cancer. The beans benefit you at the cellular level, where cancer forms and spreads. As with other foods, it's crucial to eat a wide variety of beans, to benefit from the blend of vitamins and minerals contained in each type.
2. Olive oil.
While there are tons of choices available when choosing a cooking oil, olive oil definitely provides some of the most health benefits. People have been using olive oil for centuries, and particularly in Mediterranean regions. Clinical studies reveal that olive oil may be effective in preventing certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. The reason is that olive oil is extremely high in antioxidants, which are crucial in preventing the formation of cancer cells. Olive oil is part of the overall health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine.
3. Tomatoes.
Did you know that a tomato is technically a fruit, rather than a vegetable? Anyhow, clinical studies show that cooked tomatoes in particular may be effective in preventing cancer. Tomatoes contain a substance called Lycopene, an extremely power antioxidant. Lycopene is responsible for giving tomatoes and watermelons their red color. As an antioxidant, Lycopene helps to neutralize the free radicals that could harm your body's cells (i.e. through cancer cells).
4. Broccoli.
Besides being one of the healthiest foods you can eat, broccoli contains a high amount of sulforaphane. Some experts believe that this substance may help in preventing cancer. This is by preventing the division of cells and bringing about apoptosis.
5. Brown (or wild) rice.
These rice varieties are the grain in its original form. Brown rice includes all three original layers of a rice's kernel, while white rice only contains one. The extra vitamins and minerals contained in brown and wild rice function as antioxidants-and thus help to prevent cancer.
6. Garlic.
While garlic scares away vampires according to legend, it can also "scare" away cancer cells. OK, technically it activates enzymes that help to prevent the growth of tumors. About 80% of all clinical studies used to test garlic's ability to inhibit cancer, proved its effectiveness. One of the major factors is that garlic contains several compounds that seem to impede the formation and growth of cancer cells. So add some garlic (and some mints) to your diet!
While cancer is one of the top killers in modern times, these foods can help to prevent cancer cells before they can form and multiply in your body. Preventing is indeed "better" than curing.
1. Beans.
Soybeans, kidney beans, lentils, and chick peas are some of the best cancer-preventing ones you can eat. Such beans include special enzymes, whose activation helps to prevent cancer. The beans benefit you at the cellular level, where cancer forms and spreads. As with other foods, it's crucial to eat a wide variety of beans, to benefit from the blend of vitamins and minerals contained in each type.
2. Olive oil.
While there are tons of choices available when choosing a cooking oil, olive oil definitely provides some of the most health benefits. People have been using olive oil for centuries, and particularly in Mediterranean regions. Clinical studies reveal that olive oil may be effective in preventing certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. The reason is that olive oil is extremely high in antioxidants, which are crucial in preventing the formation of cancer cells. Olive oil is part of the overall health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine.
3. Tomatoes.
Did you know that a tomato is technically a fruit, rather than a vegetable? Anyhow, clinical studies show that cooked tomatoes in particular may be effective in preventing cancer. Tomatoes contain a substance called Lycopene, an extremely power antioxidant. Lycopene is responsible for giving tomatoes and watermelons their red color. As an antioxidant, Lycopene helps to neutralize the free radicals that could harm your body's cells (i.e. through cancer cells).
4. Broccoli.
Besides being one of the healthiest foods you can eat, broccoli contains a high amount of sulforaphane. Some experts believe that this substance may help in preventing cancer. This is by preventing the division of cells and bringing about apoptosis.
5. Brown (or wild) rice.
These rice varieties are the grain in its original form. Brown rice includes all three original layers of a rice's kernel, while white rice only contains one. The extra vitamins and minerals contained in brown and wild rice function as antioxidants-and thus help to prevent cancer.
6. Garlic.
While garlic scares away vampires according to legend, it can also "scare" away cancer cells. OK, technically it activates enzymes that help to prevent the growth of tumors. About 80% of all clinical studies used to test garlic's ability to inhibit cancer, proved its effectiveness. One of the major factors is that garlic contains several compounds that seem to impede the formation and growth of cancer cells. So add some garlic (and some mints) to your diet!
While cancer is one of the top killers in modern times, these foods can help to prevent cancer cells before they can form and multiply in your body. Preventing is indeed "better" than curing.
Stages of Cancer
Before you try to select some of the options for curing cancer, there are some considerations you must know regarding this disease. It is very important to know the stages of cancer in order to choose the right treatment. Most of the time, anxiety gets the better of patients and because of this, most would like to rush with the treatments even without considering the risks. There is one essential thing to remember: Determining the type of cancer cells manifesting along with the stage it is in will help a the health care team and the patient to know the exact state of the cancer and thus determine what type of treatment regimes in the most suitable.
It is vital to know important information about the stages of cancer especially that medical practitioners have to know the site of cancer growth and the extent of the damage the cancer cells have inflicted on the body to ensure the patient is getting the right treatment. If, for instance, a patient has breast cancer has been detected early, the right treatment to give would be radiation therapy. But if the progression is great, Ablative surgery is needed along with chemo therapy and radiation treatment to prevent reoccurrence. Through studying the stages of cancer, medical practitioners can anticipate the course that the cancer will most likely take.
Staging is a system used to classify the stage of cancer and the state of its progression. Through this, the healthcare team can determine the characteristics of the tumor cells including its growth, location and type. After classifying the cancer in a certain stage, doctors will anticipate the best treatment to give and evaluate the chances of recovery or reoccurrence. Through this, some cancers at the same type of classification can be treated using the same method of treatment regimen. Staging can also be used by doctors to refer the progression of cancers in certain patients.
Here are the different types of methods that help determine the progression of cancer:
• Clinical Staging: this type of staging is done within diagnostic procedures.
• Pathologic Staging: performed on clients who went through operations to either take out the cancer or to determine the extent of the tumor's manifestations.
• Restaging: Done when the cancer comes back after failed attempts to keep the tumors away to determine the extent of the tumor and start a new treatment plan.
Cancer stages are based to ascertain the following three factors:
• The size of the main tumor and the progression of metastasis.
• If the tumor has grown/spread into the lymph nodes.
• If the tumor has grown/spread to other distant areas of the patient's body.
Various information on the tumor is gathered by the doctor before determining the appropriate stage of the disease. Thus, the staging is dependent on the tumor's location which can be diagnosed by physical assessment's scans, MRIs, X-rays and biopsies. Staging will also depend on the manifestations the cancer is showing. Pain, emaciation and bleeding are likely to manifest on the late stages of cancer. Early stages are mostly asymptomatic.
It is vital to know important information about the stages of cancer especially that medical practitioners have to know the site of cancer growth and the extent of the damage the cancer cells have inflicted on the body to ensure the patient is getting the right treatment. If, for instance, a patient has breast cancer has been detected early, the right treatment to give would be radiation therapy. But if the progression is great, Ablative surgery is needed along with chemo therapy and radiation treatment to prevent reoccurrence. Through studying the stages of cancer, medical practitioners can anticipate the course that the cancer will most likely take.
Staging is a system used to classify the stage of cancer and the state of its progression. Through this, the healthcare team can determine the characteristics of the tumor cells including its growth, location and type. After classifying the cancer in a certain stage, doctors will anticipate the best treatment to give and evaluate the chances of recovery or reoccurrence. Through this, some cancers at the same type of classification can be treated using the same method of treatment regimen. Staging can also be used by doctors to refer the progression of cancers in certain patients.
Here are the different types of methods that help determine the progression of cancer:
• Clinical Staging: this type of staging is done within diagnostic procedures.
• Pathologic Staging: performed on clients who went through operations to either take out the cancer or to determine the extent of the tumor's manifestations.
• Restaging: Done when the cancer comes back after failed attempts to keep the tumors away to determine the extent of the tumor and start a new treatment plan.
Cancer stages are based to ascertain the following three factors:
• The size of the main tumor and the progression of metastasis.
• If the tumor has grown/spread into the lymph nodes.
• If the tumor has grown/spread to other distant areas of the patient's body.
Various information on the tumor is gathered by the doctor before determining the appropriate stage of the disease. Thus, the staging is dependent on the tumor's location which can be diagnosed by physical assessment's scans, MRIs, X-rays and biopsies. Staging will also depend on the manifestations the cancer is showing. Pain, emaciation and bleeding are likely to manifest on the late stages of cancer. Early stages are mostly asymptomatic.
Bone Cancer Metastasis
An estimated 60% to 84% of patients with cancer develop bone metastasis. Of these 70% experience pain syndrome which is difficult to manage, of which 50% die without adequate pain relief with a poor quality of life. It is therefore necessary to have accessible and effective medications for the management of this condition. One of the most common pain syndromes in patients with advanced cancer is bone metastasis. This is difficult to manage and control in clinical practice. Currently, scientific advances in cancer detection and treatment have prolonged life expectancy in patients. Unlike the case with the phenomenon of bone pain in cancer, where current treatment strategies are not significantly effective. Most palliative treatment of bone pain are based on clinical studies on pain management in patients or in experimental models is not well designed this could explain why the drugs used are partially effective. Today, one of the main obstacles in developing new, safe treatments to control bone pain is the absence of basic science knowledge in the physiology of bone pain.
Physiology of bone pain
Bone pain is associated with tissue destruction by osteoclast cells. Normally, osteoclastic bone resorption are in balance with bone formation mediated by osteoblasts. In neoplastic osteolytic activity is increased and there are substances such as cytokines, local growth factors, peptides similar to parathyroid hormone and prostaglandins. Autacoids are also released other owners as potassium ions, bradykinin and osteoclast activating factors. These tissue substances play an important role in sensitizing the neural tissue against chemical and thermal stimuli, lower thresholds for discharge of the neuronal membrane, produce exaggerated responses to stimuli above the threshold and result in discharges of tonic impulses normally silent nociceptors. This phenomenon is called peripheral sensitization and primary hyperalgesia and is understood as events occurring within the ranks of the injured tissue and stimulate peripheral nociceptors (C fibers and A delta fibers) translating pain. In bone tissue of the sensory receptors are located primarily in the periosteum, whereas the bone marrow and bone cortex are insensitive. This phenomenon of peripheral sensitization results in abnormal sensitivity to pressure surrounding skin (allodynia and hyperalgesia), pain in muscles, tendons, joints and deep tissues in contact with bone. This is limited to ensure that the peripheral ends have a greater capacity for alarm response to injury.
Epidemiology
The pain in cancer patients is usually multifactorial, may arise from the process itself, treatment side effects or both. For these reasons the approach and management of this symptom should be multidisciplinary. Pain syndrome occurs either by local proliferation or tumor invasion of a metastatic tumor from a distance. With metastatic bone pain often reflects the presence of a tumor in breast, thyroid, prostate, kidney, lung or adrenal.
The constant presence of harmful process, stimulating nociceptive receptors gives the introduction of a subacute pain that tends to be chronic with the growth of bone metastases. These stimuli lead to another prevalent phenomenon called central sensitization important which includes abnormal amplification of incoming sensory signals to the central nervous system, particularly the spinal cord. The phenomenon occurs because of the persistent input stimulus through the fibers C. This spinal cord triggers a temporary increase in the power of silent synaptic terminals. In this process plays an important role of glutamate receptor N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA). The resulting amplification of the signal generated in the postsynaptic neuron sends a message to the brain which is interpreted as pain. In short central sensitization amplifies the sensory effects of both peripheral nociceptive inputs (C fibers of pain) and non-nociceptive fibers (A of touch).
In practice the two phenomena come together in the genesis of metastatic bone pain and peripheral sensitization occurs acutely metastatic lesions to appear nociceptors and translate the information conveyed through the afferent myelinated A-delta or unmyelinated C fibers to the spinal cord where the information is modulated by various systems. With the set up process subacute begins the process of central sensitization which sensory synapses begin to activate silent. And there is a state of increased central perception. By becoming chronic pain phenomenon becomes even more complex because all that is in contact with the area of injury becomes a powerful generator of pain. The touch, muscle movement or joint pain result, manifesting the phenomena of allodynia and hyperalgesia much more marked.
With progression and growth of metastatic disease can appear phenomena of compression of peripheral nerves, nerve roots or spinal cord. Then the pain can refer to other dermatomes, further complicating the initial picture painful. This condition becomes a debilitating factor for the patient and to be inadequately controlled could trigger the phenomenon of total pain detailed below.
Physiology of bone pain
Bone pain is associated with tissue destruction by osteoclast cells. Normally, osteoclastic bone resorption are in balance with bone formation mediated by osteoblasts. In neoplastic osteolytic activity is increased and there are substances such as cytokines, local growth factors, peptides similar to parathyroid hormone and prostaglandins. Autacoids are also released other owners as potassium ions, bradykinin and osteoclast activating factors. These tissue substances play an important role in sensitizing the neural tissue against chemical and thermal stimuli, lower thresholds for discharge of the neuronal membrane, produce exaggerated responses to stimuli above the threshold and result in discharges of tonic impulses normally silent nociceptors. This phenomenon is called peripheral sensitization and primary hyperalgesia and is understood as events occurring within the ranks of the injured tissue and stimulate peripheral nociceptors (C fibers and A delta fibers) translating pain. In bone tissue of the sensory receptors are located primarily in the periosteum, whereas the bone marrow and bone cortex are insensitive. This phenomenon of peripheral sensitization results in abnormal sensitivity to pressure surrounding skin (allodynia and hyperalgesia), pain in muscles, tendons, joints and deep tissues in contact with bone. This is limited to ensure that the peripheral ends have a greater capacity for alarm response to injury.
Epidemiology
The pain in cancer patients is usually multifactorial, may arise from the process itself, treatment side effects or both. For these reasons the approach and management of this symptom should be multidisciplinary. Pain syndrome occurs either by local proliferation or tumor invasion of a metastatic tumor from a distance. With metastatic bone pain often reflects the presence of a tumor in breast, thyroid, prostate, kidney, lung or adrenal.
The constant presence of harmful process, stimulating nociceptive receptors gives the introduction of a subacute pain that tends to be chronic with the growth of bone metastases. These stimuli lead to another prevalent phenomenon called central sensitization important which includes abnormal amplification of incoming sensory signals to the central nervous system, particularly the spinal cord. The phenomenon occurs because of the persistent input stimulus through the fibers C. This spinal cord triggers a temporary increase in the power of silent synaptic terminals. In this process plays an important role of glutamate receptor N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA). The resulting amplification of the signal generated in the postsynaptic neuron sends a message to the brain which is interpreted as pain. In short central sensitization amplifies the sensory effects of both peripheral nociceptive inputs (C fibers of pain) and non-nociceptive fibers (A of touch).
In practice the two phenomena come together in the genesis of metastatic bone pain and peripheral sensitization occurs acutely metastatic lesions to appear nociceptors and translate the information conveyed through the afferent myelinated A-delta or unmyelinated C fibers to the spinal cord where the information is modulated by various systems. With the set up process subacute begins the process of central sensitization which sensory synapses begin to activate silent. And there is a state of increased central perception. By becoming chronic pain phenomenon becomes even more complex because all that is in contact with the area of injury becomes a powerful generator of pain. The touch, muscle movement or joint pain result, manifesting the phenomena of allodynia and hyperalgesia much more marked.
With progression and growth of metastatic disease can appear phenomena of compression of peripheral nerves, nerve roots or spinal cord. Then the pain can refer to other dermatomes, further complicating the initial picture painful. This condition becomes a debilitating factor for the patient and to be inadequately controlled could trigger the phenomenon of total pain detailed below.
Cancer Radiation
In today's medical world, health care teams comprising of doctors, nurses, medical technicians and other specialists are still seeking new ways to combat cancer. Radiation therapy still plays an important role in cancer therapy by using radio active substances to diagnose and kill cancer cells known as carcinomas.
Radiation therapy can be utilized as a form of adjuvant therapy to complete the eradication of tumor cells or it can be used as a palliative form of treatment where cure is no longer possible and the aim is to relieve the manifestations of cancer. It is more effective on cells which are actively dividing compared to those which are dormant and slow.
To enable cancer patients to fully recover from cancer, radiation therapy is always incorporated as a part of a complete treatment regimen to combat recurrence of the disease. With this in mind, It is, therefore, important to know and consider how radiation therapy is used to treat cancer and what are the risks involved during treatment.
Radioactive energy travels from the point source to the patient through electric waves. This then induces a change in the cellular structure of a tumor which alters abnormal cell growth and the spread of cancer.
Internal Radiation Therapy is administered by placing implants close to or within a malignant tumor. The most common ones are in the form of radioactive implants such as wires,catheters, ribbons and seeds. Sometimes, to achieve systemic effects, radioactive substances such as Strontium and Iodine 131 are taken orally or intravenously.
Because of the hazards involved during internal radiation therapy, confinement within the hospital is a must. One of the most common hazards people in the hospital may face during treatment is radiation exposure by means of implant dislodgement or exposure to body fluids a radioactive patient is secreting.
External Radiation Therapy is induced by means of exposing the patient in a radioactive environment such as X-rays, Gamma rays and Proton beams. The patient is not radioactive however, being in close range to the patient during the session is hazardous without the proper gears needed to block radiation.
Common side effects of radiation therapy includes extreme fatigue and the presence of rashes on the skin where radiation is induced. And like chemotherapy, it can also cause nausea and vomiting. One of the most dangerous side effects of radiation therapy is immuno -depression. Radiation not only affects the defective cells within the body but it also affects healthy cells as well. And because the white blood cells which is known to defend the body from infections, are affected, the body's defenses are very weak and thus patients are more likely to suffer from severe infections. Bleeding tendencies are also likely to happen because platelets in the blood drop in significant numbers.
To lessen the risks of side effects, it is then important to remember these guidelines:
1. Stay away from skin care products that contain drying chemicals that will lead to further skin irritation.
2. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol to prevent gastric irritations that may agitate vomiting
3. Avoid fresh flowers, fruits and undercooked foods that are rich in bacteria to avoid infections
4. Limit visitors. This prevents radiation exposure and opportunistic infections
5. Ensure safety. A patient experiencing severe fatigue brought about by radiation therapy is prone to falls and other types of injuries.
Radiation therapy can be utilized as a form of adjuvant therapy to complete the eradication of tumor cells or it can be used as a palliative form of treatment where cure is no longer possible and the aim is to relieve the manifestations of cancer. It is more effective on cells which are actively dividing compared to those which are dormant and slow.
To enable cancer patients to fully recover from cancer, radiation therapy is always incorporated as a part of a complete treatment regimen to combat recurrence of the disease. With this in mind, It is, therefore, important to know and consider how radiation therapy is used to treat cancer and what are the risks involved during treatment.
Radioactive energy travels from the point source to the patient through electric waves. This then induces a change in the cellular structure of a tumor which alters abnormal cell growth and the spread of cancer.
Internal Radiation Therapy is administered by placing implants close to or within a malignant tumor. The most common ones are in the form of radioactive implants such as wires,catheters, ribbons and seeds. Sometimes, to achieve systemic effects, radioactive substances such as Strontium and Iodine 131 are taken orally or intravenously.
Because of the hazards involved during internal radiation therapy, confinement within the hospital is a must. One of the most common hazards people in the hospital may face during treatment is radiation exposure by means of implant dislodgement or exposure to body fluids a radioactive patient is secreting.
External Radiation Therapy is induced by means of exposing the patient in a radioactive environment such as X-rays, Gamma rays and Proton beams. The patient is not radioactive however, being in close range to the patient during the session is hazardous without the proper gears needed to block radiation.
Common side effects of radiation therapy includes extreme fatigue and the presence of rashes on the skin where radiation is induced. And like chemotherapy, it can also cause nausea and vomiting. One of the most dangerous side effects of radiation therapy is immuno -depression. Radiation not only affects the defective cells within the body but it also affects healthy cells as well. And because the white blood cells which is known to defend the body from infections, are affected, the body's defenses are very weak and thus patients are more likely to suffer from severe infections. Bleeding tendencies are also likely to happen because platelets in the blood drop in significant numbers.
To lessen the risks of side effects, it is then important to remember these guidelines:
1. Stay away from skin care products that contain drying chemicals that will lead to further skin irritation.
2. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol to prevent gastric irritations that may agitate vomiting
3. Avoid fresh flowers, fruits and undercooked foods that are rich in bacteria to avoid infections
4. Limit visitors. This prevents radiation exposure and opportunistic infections
5. Ensure safety. A patient experiencing severe fatigue brought about by radiation therapy is prone to falls and other types of injuries.
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