Mesothelioma cancer is a unique and rare condition usually caused by asbestos exposure. It is a debilitating cancer with a grim prognosis, commonly associated with other respiratory complication like lung cancer or a condition known as asbestosis. Usually, the exposure occurs on job sites, specifically in construction projects dealing with the removal of insulation or tiles containing asbestos fibers or in demolition of a site that has been...more
Author: Daniel XavierDurante a terapia adjuvante e no seguimento, deve-se priorizar a prevenção e minimização das complicações, sejam elas linfáticas, posturais, funcionais e/ou respiratórias. As recomendações para a prevenção, diagnósticas e tratamento do linfedema são apresentadas no documento de consenso abaixo relacionado. Para o controle dos sintomas álgicos, as pacientes devem realizar exercícios domiciliares, manobras...more
Author: Daniel XavierA Organização Mundial da Saúde estima que, por ano, ocorram mais de 1.050.000 casos novos de câncer de mama em todo o mundo, o que o torna o câncer mais comum entre as mulheres. No Brasil, não tem sido diferente. Informações processadas pelos Registros de Câncer de Base Populacional, disponíveis para 16 cidades brasileiras, mostram que na década de 90, este foi o câncer mais freqüente no país. As maiores taxas de incidência foram observadas em São Paulo, no Distrito Federal e em Porto Alegre. Além disso, o câncer de mama constitui-se na primeira causa de morte, por câncer, entre as mulheres, registrando-se uma variação percentual relativa de mais de 80 % em pouco mais de duas décadas: a taxa de mortalidade padronizada por idade, por 100.000 mulheres, aumentou de 5,77 em 1979, para 9,74 em 2000 (Ministério da Saúde, 2002). Internacionalmente, tem-se observado, em alguns países desenvolvidos, como é o caso dos Estados Unidos, Canadá, Reino Unido, Holanda, Dinamarca e Noruega, um aumento da incidência do câncer de mama acompanhado de uma redução da mortalidade por esse câncer, o que está associado à detecção precoce por meio da...more
Author: Danielle SummersThis article deals with a few facts you should know about breast cancer. It helps you understand that you are not alone in your endeavour against this disease. Armed with knowledge you can make informed decisions and asking your doctor is the next best thing you can do for yourself or for your loved one suffering from...more
Massage the Breasts RegularlyMassaging is a really very effective way of taking care of them and it can be done from within the privacy of the home. Breasts must be massaged at least twice a week to show effects. Simple home massage of the breast can thus be done in four steps:- (i) Push downwards from the nipple, i.e. towards the abdomen. Use a...more
Have you been considering breast reduction surgery? A breast reduction also referred to as reduction mammoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure which decreases the size of the breasts by removing glandular tissue and fat.It is a major surgery and the decision to go through with the procedure ought to be weighed heavily. You should consult with a plastic surgeon and they will be able to determine whether you are a candidate for breast reduction.Who would benefit from breast reduction surgery?* Women that suffer from psychological and social anxiety caused by abnormal and disproportionately large breasts. These women struggle with a negative body image and low self esteem.* Those with medical problems due to their oversized breasts. Often these problems include back, neck and shoulder pain, a rash on the skin, spinal deformities and poor posture, indentations in the skin made from bra straps, difficulty sleeping because of breasts, numbness in any part of the breast, and difficulty breathing.* Women who have difficulty performing daily tasks or participating in physical activities. Sometimes large breasts make sports and exercise painful.* Women who have difficulty finding clothing...more
Author: Tina L. JonesGrowth of malignant tissue in colon is termed as colon cancer. Colon cancer can really harm our digestive system and colon cancer is one of the more dreaded cancers. Stage 3 Colon Cancer Liver Causes of colon cancer Colon related...more
Author: Tina L. JonesThere could be some cancer lurking away in the hidden parts of most of our bodies. Stage 3 Colon Cancer ForumsSome of us could be facing a cancer diagnosis in the near future. It is very frightening but is there anything we can...more
Author: Tina L. JonesYou might have chemotherapy and you might get medication for years following you've ended treatment. Early Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Each person is dissimilar; therefore your medication will be adapted to your necessaries. The...more
Author: Tina L. JonesThat this is a recent trend is obvious from the fact that as long as the twenty years from 1970-1990, death rates demonstrated a small but considerable growth for white women of roughly 0.3 percent per year and a more...more
Author: Tina L. JonesResearch is being done to figure out how to beat this disease and save lives and avoid the high costs and pain associated with breast cancer. Signs And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer Here are seven ways you can help support this...more
Author: Tina L. JonesThe Useless Poisonous Cures. It says: “Increasingly sophisticated and expensive cellular poisons are being given to seriously ill patients … patients do not actually live a day longer.” Symptoms Of Breast Cancer FatigueAt...more