Month: February 2016

Cancer Treatment Vaccines

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The basic objective of Cancer Treatment Vaccines is to mount a strong attack against the cancer cells. Several studies have suggested that cancer treatment vaccines may be most effective when given in combination with other forms of cancer therapy.
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Source:
cancer.gov
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Manisha Koirala: Cancer Survivor

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15th

Manisha Koirala was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2012. However, with the proper #CancerTreatment, she has been free from Cancer for at least 2 years now. She is now planning to build a bone and platelet registry in India.
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Food for Cancer Patients

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13thSince cancer treatments often cause side-effects like nausea and taste changes leading to a loss of appetite, it is important to take proper care of the diet of the patients. A balanced diet should provide the body with proteins (to build tissues, prevent infection, heal wounds and maintain a healthy immune system), carbohydrates and fats (energy sources), vitamins and minerals (for proper growth, body functioning) and, most importantly, plenty of water and fluids to prevent dehydration.
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(Source: http://www.cancer.org/)

7 Things you ought to know about your breasts

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B_CANCER INFODon’t worry in your 30s
As you enter your 30s, your breasts begin to undergo many changes along with the rest of your body and hence It’s fairly common for women of this age group to experience breast pain, cysts, and lumps, but these are often non-cancerous. However, women with a family history of breast cancer and others experiencing lasting changes in their breasts should still see a doctor.
Breastfeeding does not equal breast sagging
Numerous studies have shown that nursing does not directly result in drooping breast tissue. However, swelling of breasts during lactation can stretch the skinand when your breasts shrink again, loose skin on the outside gives an appearance of sagging.
Watch out for Cooper’s Droopers
With age, your breasts become less glandular and fattier, making them less firm. Fibrous bands in the breast called Cooper’s ligaments are also stretched over the years and can lead to sagging, hence the term ‘Cooper’s Droopers’.
Get the right support
While it may be impossible to reverse the natural signs of aging, giving your breasts the support they deserve can go a long way in delaying sagging. Wearing a well-fitting bra and a sports bra during exercises, minimises the stretching of fibrous bands in your breast, and consequently reduces sagging.
Kick the butt
Even your breasts are not immune to the damage cigarettes do. In fact, smoking is one of the leading causes of sagging breasts. Smoking decreases blood supply to your skin, reducing skin elasticity, which in turn causes dropping breast tissue.
Take care of your breasts in your 50s
Post-menopause, your breasts not only become fattier but also shrink because your body no longer needs the milk-producing glands for breastfeeding. Any new lump that appears in your breasts after menopause requires a doctor’s prompt attention and women over 50 are advised to get a mammogram every year.
Sign up for regular checkups
Your best bet against breast cancer is regular checkups. If you experience any changes in your breast including a lump, thick or firm tissue in or near your breast or underarm, nipple discharge or tenderness, a nipple pulled back or inverted into the breast, itching or skin changes, such as redness, scales and dimples and a change in breast size or shape, then you should see a doctor right away.

Lance Armstrong: Cancer Survivor

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Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with Advanced testicular cancer on October 2, 1996. He had ignored the symptoms (soreness in my groin, headaches and difficulty breathing) for months. By the time he was diagnosed, the cancer had already spread to his lungs and brain. However, with the right cancer care and support of his loved ones, he battled the disease and emerged successful.
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Cancer Survivor - Yuvraj Singh

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Yuvraj was diagnosed with ’Seminoma’: a kind of tumor usually found on the male reproductive organ in 2011. With timely detection, proper cancer care, he was back with a bang. Yuvraj is now a living, breathing testament of the fact that cancer is not the end of life.
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4 Main Types of Cancer based on the Origin

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Carcinomas: A carcinoma begins in the skin or the tissue that covers the surface of internal organs and glands. Examples of carcinomas include prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. 
Sarcomas: A sarcoma begins in the tissues that support and connect the body. A sarcoma can develop in fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, blood or lymph vessels, cartilage, or bone. 
Leukemias: Leukemia begins when healthy blood cells change and grow uncontrollably. The four main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. 
Lymphomas: Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphomas: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.