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Ask 10 men this question...What is a prostate? I bet 7 out of 10 don't know what it is. Fifty percent of men over 60 have symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Ninety percent of men over 70 have the symptoms.In this article you will learn

The truth about prostate. Common problems related to the prostate. Is it true that fruit can stop the growth of a malignant tumor? Can an active lifestyle reduce the risk of prostate cancer?

The prostates main function is to secrete and store the seminal fluid (one of the constituents of sperm). It's a small gland that surrounds the urethra- (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis). It is a walnut-size gland of the male mammalian reproductive system.

With most men, the prostate grows a lot during puberty. Then it stops growing and restarts at about age 40. With many men, it doesn't stop growing. Many men do not complain of any symptoms regarding their prostate gland, but the rest of them develop health problems that need to be addressed immediately.

3 of the most common problems related to the prostate are...

1. Enlarged Prostate or BPH

2.Inflammation of the prostate or prostatitis

3. Prostate Cancer

The following symptoms may be included with all 3 of these common prostate problems..Difficulty urinating, Pain while urinating, Erectile Dysfunction, Chills and Fever, Pain in the lower abdomen.

Men over 50 commonly develop the worst form of prostate problems. (Prostate Cancer) Not only because the disease is painful, but also, it could cause death to the victim.

Similar symptoms are shared with other prostate cancer prostate-related problems. Although pain in the lower back and difficulty of ejaculation are rarely present in other prostate issues.

The disease can spread (metastasize) from the prostate to other parts of the body (especially in the lymph nodes). This type of cancer develops from the tissues of the prostate when cells of those tissues mutate to multiply uncontrollably.

Doctors treat these symptoms by means of surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy and sometimes chemotherapy, or a combination of these methods.

Converting to a healthy lifestyle by eating fresh fruits and vegetables will help tremendously. Eating fruit not only give you antioxidants, but also fructose. Fructose can stimulate the production of vitamin D that will stop the subsequent growth of malignant tumors.

Reduce fat in your diet and eat more fish. Increase your sex life. The absence or lack of vitamin D can increase the risk of developing cancer cells particularly on the prostate.

It has been proven through extensive research that men who live a healthy lifestyle and have regular sexual intercourse are less apt to develop prostate cancer.

Drink plenty of water, Consuming lots of omega 3, along with fresh carrot, radish and watercress juice will decrease the risk of any prostate problems tremendously. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/skin-cancer-detection-get-a-100%25-survival-rate.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/skin-cancer-detection-get-a-100%25-survival-rate.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:38:17 +0000
You should perform a self check on your skin at least once a month. In addition your doctor should be examining your skin during your routine examination and checking out anything that you have seen and have a question on. Performing your own skin cancer detection check is a relatively quick and painless procedure that you can do easily.

Conduct your self-examination in a room with good lighting and a full-length mirror. If you cannot see some of your skin during your examination, then use a hand-held mirror to see those tricky places. You should be familiar with any unique features of your skin during your first self-examination. If you notice that your skin has blemishes or discolorations, it is important to keep an eye on them to watch for change in growth or color for future exams. Check all over and see if there are any spots that you did not see before.

Start with the face, and then work down your body checking all areas very carefully. Someone close to you, your spouse or a good friend can help you with the hard to see areas such as your lower back. If you don't have help, use a small mirror to see those areas.

When concerned about the possibility of skin cancer examine carefully the areas that are often exposed to the sun. Look for changes in the character of any abnormality such as the shape or size of a mole or discoloration. Medical drawings and photos are available to guide you in the different types of skin cancers.

You should know what skin cancers look like. You need to inform your doctor as soon as possible if you find something on your skin that looks different or suspicious. There may not be a problem, but you cannot know that for sure until a doctor checks you out. You can eliminate skin cancers more easily if you find them quickly.

If you are fair skinned you will have to be extra careful with your skin. Make sure that you keep it covered when you are in the sun and always wear sunscreen on your exposed areas. Make use of hats and keep the sun off of your face. Good prevention and skin cancer detection are your best weapons. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/important-skin-cancer-early-stages.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/important-skin-cancer-early-stages.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:16:39 +0000
The best chance of keeping skin cancer under control is to be aware of your skin and notice any changes early enough to catch it before it progresses. Your odds of beating it greatly improve if you are proactive and catch it early.

In the first stages of skin cancer you will find out whether you have a non-melanoma skin cancer or a melanoma skin cancer. Early stages for both of these have a very good prognosis for survival. A basal cell carcinoma is very rarely spread beyond a second stage so the prognosis is very good if this is the type of skin cancer that you have.

If you have been diagnosed with a melanoma skin cancer it can and does spread beyond stage I and II if it is not stopped. When it is found in stage I and II the survival rate for a melanoma over five years is almost 100%. If it is found at stage III the survival rate drops to 60%. This is a large drop and shows the importance of early detection as the biggest cure for melanoma skin cancer.

It is absolutely vital that you regularly check your skin at least once a month. A doctor should also see you regularly so that your skin can be checked as a part of your normal physical. If you notice anything suspicious on your skin you should have it checked out by a doctor immediately. This is especially true if you have a mole or discoloration that is changing shape and or color.

If you have a wound that doesn't heal, be sure to let your doctor know about it. Ask your doctor what melanoma skin cancer looks like. Armed with this knowledge, you will know what to look for when you do self exams. It is important that you be able to identify any skin cancer you find.

In early stages of skin cancer the growth can be relatively small in size, about the size of a pea, and progressively grows larger. Eventually other organs will become involved as the cancer progresses through the body. Once this happens the survival rate will drop and other forms of treatment, aside from removal of the cancer, will be necessary. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/only-one-in-every-ten-men-have-heard-of-hpv.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/only-one-in-every-ten-men-have-heard-of-hpv.html Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:24:36 +0000
A fresh Danish study of approximately 21,000 Danish men, reveals that only one in every 10 men aged' to 45 years, are informed about HPV - the virus which for men can cause penile and anal cancer and cervical cancer for women. Evidence implies, that men walks around thinking that the HPV virus does not affect them. But men actually do have a large responsibility.

-They have, as HPV is a virus, above all transmitted sexually. It is for that reason very valuable that men are aware, that they are carriers in relation to women and cervical cancer and that they can acquire for example, penile cancer, anal cancer and certain forms of cancer of the head and neck region, "says researcher Ann Nielsen from the Danish Cancer Fighting, who is the foremost author of the survey.

The survey reveals that the minority of men are aware of about HPV, and this is regardless of whether they are' or 45 years.

-For women, studies reveal that older women have greater knowledge of HPV rather than younger women. But this does not apply to men, says Ann Nielsen.

While there has been more understanding of HPV and vaccines, Ann Nielsen does not believe that it has reached the men yet.

-When we interviewed the men, there were an incipient attentiveness of HPV. The first vaccine against cervical cancer was - at the time - just come on the Danish market, explains Ann Nielsen.

HPV is primarily sexually transmitted. Today all girls born in Denmark in'96 or later are offered a free of charge HPV vaccination as part of the general vaccination program. Additionally, all girls born in'93,'94 and'95 received the offer of free vaccination. So far Danish boys will not be offered free vaccination.

Ann Nielsen points out that there really is a big need for information efforts towards men. - Not only regarding sexual life. We also have to do with a target audience - fathers with children who are offered vaccination. It is enormously critical that their information is good, when they should think about whether their daughter should be vaccinated, says Ann Nielsen.

Need for information American studies have also shown, that an increased focus on HPV means an increased knowledge. In the U.S., the number of anal cancer and head and neck cancer incidents has grown.

-We estimate that the same applies in Denmark. And we must not lose sight of the genital warts - something that many men and women suffer from. We estimate that around 10 percent of all men, at some time in their lives, become infected with genital warts.

Therefore, it is absolutely required to have knowledge and information out to the audience, says Ann Nielsen.

The study is published in European Journal of Cancer Prevention. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/alternative-medicine-your-other-option.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/alternative-medicine-your-other-option.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:57 +0000
There are a number of kinds of alternative medicine which are more extensively used and well recognized than others. Below are more common types of alternative medicine that have been accepted by many individuals and are commonly practiced.

Acupuncture

This type of alternative medicine is a sort of therapy which is practiced with the use of particular type of needles. These specially made needles are slender and lengthy which make it easier to introduce them into the human body. The filiform needles are inserted into certain points in the human body which are selected for pain relief or therapy.

This kind of alternative medicine therapy originated from China. The Chinese developed a system of meridians from which energy is supposed to flow. Tapping into these meridians with the employment of the acupuncture needles can be of assistance to relieve a number of conditions and ailments that he or she may be experiencing in addition to help to relax and even reduce weight.

There are lots of different studies relating to acupuncture since this is one of the more accepted forms of alternative medicine but the results are mostly uncertain. There are a some health organizations that do concede the encouraging effects of acupuncture but traditional medicine does not.

Many established medical practitioners claim that while acupuncture may not be useful there is nothing to lose if the patient would really love to experiment with it. The employment of clean and sterile needles in addition to the application of the said practice by responsible and well taught specialist is a must for this type of alternative medicine. Whether it has a placebo effect of real effect on people may depend largely on how amenable the person may be to it.

Chiropractic

This form of alternative medicine involves the treatment of disorders and other conditions through the applying of pressure on the musculoskeletal system. In basic terms, the body, through realignment of the bones and pressure on the muscles is supposed to recover its balance and be relieved or cured from some conditions and disorders. This alternative medicine form of therapy uses the manipulation of the individuals joints, spine and other soft tissues to encompass the all-purpose application of manual therapy. The manipulation and manual therapy is essentially done by the chiropractor but he can also assign a succession of drills and related therapies which the patient can perform in his or her own home.

This alternative medicine therapy was founded in the late 1800s. The practice enjoys much recognition in large areas of the USA as well as some regions of Asia. Chiropractic medicine is found to be of value in treating back pain and other maladies related to the joints and bones. This form of alternative medicine therapy is recognized by many established medicine doctors as treatment for back pain but in general it is still deemed as therapy and not actually medicine or cure. There is some disagreement regarding the safety of the practice since there are some phony chiropractors who have "accidents"

Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a form of relief or treatment which includes numerous forms of alternative medicine therapies and treatments. The concept of naturopathy is that the body can heal itself lacking the need of conventional medicine through the various types of natural medicine. The use of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, reflexology, botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and even the practice of good sanitation are said to be included in naturopathy. Many individuals have faith in in this ideal and attempt to heal or treat themselves through the utilization of natural forms of alternative medicine. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/what-is-neoplasia-when-you-have-cancer.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/what-is-neoplasia-when-you-have-cancer.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:10:32 +0000
Malignant tumors are divided among carcinomas, sarcomas, and teratomas. Carcinomas are subdivided into squamous cell carcinomas (from stratified squamous), transitional cell carcinoma (from urinary tract epithelium) and adenocarcinoma (of glandular epithelium). Sarcomas are subdivided into osteosarcoma (from the bones), chonrosarcoma (from cartilages), liposarcoma (from fatty tissues), rhabdomyosarcoma (from striated muscles), and leiomyosarcoma (from smooth muscles). Teratoma is neoplasm derived from all three germ cell layers. Cancer is associated with malignant tumors and not benign tumors. However, some benign tumors may be pre-cancerous.

People at risk of certain cancers may wonder what lung cancer is. What is colon cancer? What is prostate cancer? Or what is breast cancer? The common denominator for all cancers is the fact that the problem or disease originates from the basic unit of life which is the cell.

The location of abnormality in the reproduction and proliferation of cells determines the kind of cancer. The reason why different cancer types are developed is because abnormality of cell reproduction and proliferation may occur in different parts of the body. There are common cancers with information widely available due to occurrence. There are also very rare types of cancer.

Carcinogenesis or oncogenesis are terms pertaining to the development of cancer. The process involves initiation, promotion, progression, and metastasis. Initiation occurs when proto-oncogenes are turned on anytime after embryonic life. Carcinogens are considered responsible in changing the activity of the cells genes. Promotion occurs when a normal cell that has been initiated by a carcinogen is enhanced to develop into a cancer cell.

Progression refers to the development of the tumor of its own blood supply by production of tumor. Metastasis occurs when cancer cells move from the primary location to establish themselves in distant locations apart from its area of origin. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/mesothelioma-detection-informations.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/mesothelioma-detection-informations.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:14:21 +0000
More often than not, Mesothelioma harms the innercovering of the chest wall and the lungs. It could also affect the peritoneum - the interior lining of the stomach and the pericardium that protects the heart as well as tunica vaginalis.

People engaged in asbestos associated manufacture industries are the mainly at risk and have registered the biggest quantity of mesothelioma patients. Furthermore, those who have someone or members employed in these types of industries are also affected by the illness as they systematically come in contact with asbestos dust when they clean their wearing apparel or from lots of other behavior that jeopardize them to asbestos detritus.

Even if there will be a great chance of contracting mesothelioma with inhaling smoke from cigarettes, it is not precisely connected with smokers. All the same, lung cancers are most prominent malady with smokers as mesothelioma attacks just individuals who have contact with asbestos related treatment or with their family members. Persons who live next to these installations are too susceptible of getting mesothelioma as others. Individuals who have a medical condition with mesothelioma will not show manifestations and symptoms of the sickness in its premature periods. Because of this it is very complicated to detect it at the primary phase and by the time it is detected, it can be by this time excessively late to heal them.

The indications and symptoms comprise chest pains, weight reduction and trouble breathing nonetheless they might be different according to the conditions of the patients. CT scan, X-ray and tissue sampling are the diagnosing methods performed on a patient to elucidate if mesothelioma is the case. The tissue samplings are extracted by introducing a camera with a conduit to the affected areas and these tissue specimens are transferred for microscopic diagnoses. Immediate verification of the condition assists physicians to administer effective treatments to minimize the effects. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/mesothelioma-issues.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/mesothelioma-issues.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:28:20 +0000
Mesothelioma is the cancer of the mesothelium. It is present in all the body cavities, especially the stomach, lungs and the heart. The patient might inhale fine particles of asbestos when he or she worked with asbestos. These particles might react with the mesothelium cells and this will result the growth of cancerous cells. This is why the lawsuit is termed as asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit.

The condition can be treated or eliminated to a great extent. This might require pricey treatment procedures. Not everyone is born with a golden spoon on his or her mouths. They will have to rely on asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits, so that they can afford the high bills. Money does not come easily, and we will have to try hard to get it. Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is one of the best ways to get hold of the appropriate amounts required. In the absence of funding, the treatment cannot be started so the importance of mesothelioma lawsuits must never be underestimated.

Only the best lawyer will be able to access the situation. He or She will provide the best insights on how to tackle the situation with ease. Contacting them is the next best thing to do.

Lawyers work is based on facts. These are provided in the form of certificates and records. These must be accessible to the lawyer, so that they can begin working on the case without losing time. The firm on the other side will try to pose many implications upon you. An experienced lawyer will be helpful in such situations. He or She has the expertise of many years and is an asset as far as lawsuits are taken into account. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/mesothelioma-patients-and-the-law.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/mesothelioma-patients-and-the-law.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:25:22 +0000
If a particular legal counsel rejects a case, another can accept it and gain compensation within a very short period of time although some other cases incur a longer period to settle to benefit the relevant parties. A patient?s position and the competency of the law firm selected contributes to the outcome of the case.

To obtain a fair decision from a lawsuit, the complainant has to prove to the court that the patient has been exposed to asbestos for a considerable period of time. The constraint is, many are not aware of the extent of exposure to asbestos particles or when it happened as significant length of time might have lapsed by the time the diagnosis has been made. In addition, there are various items that carry asbestos substances like hair dryers, brakes, roofing, pipes, boilers, insulation etc that individuals come in contact with at home or at their work areas.

If a patient wants to file a lawsuit it must be done within a very short span of time from the diagnoses time since there are legal barriers to late filings. The time factor generally depends on the patient?s condition and normally commences with the time that actual diagnosis is positive. However, enormous financial pressure that comes with the actual detection can be alleviated with the hope of just compensation from the lawsuit. In addition, prestigious lawyers are more often prepared with quality sources that can assist the patient well.

The most essential thing is when picking out a worthy lawyers. Their credentials and reliability are the primary aspects to look into. Their past records with mesothelioma cases must be scrutinized to determine whether their involvement in these kinds of cases is their primary line of expertise. If they have handled similar cases, the gained exposure gives them a leverage in dealing with the case from the start. ]]> http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/how-smoking-affects-the-lungs.html http://www.inquireinto.com/health/cancer/how-smoking-affects-the-lungs.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:11:09 +0000
Cigarettes expose you to over 49 different carcinogens including formaldehide and ammonia. It also depletes an enzyme in your lungs called Elastin which allows your lungs to be more flexible. Without elastin, you are much more susceptible to emphysema.

While smoking a cigarette, tar coats your lungs every time you inhale. Not only does this damage your lungs, but it damages your heart as well. Smoking is the cause of 160,000 heart related deaths per year in the United States. In addition to this, smoking causes a rise in blood pressure and increases clotting time, leading to strokes.

Effects on the lungs:

Tiny air sacs line the lungs and are called alveoli. These air sacs are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and gases through epithelial cells. The alveoli are covered with pulmonary surfactant which prevents the alveoli from collapsing during exhalation. Smoking cigarettes prevents the alveoli from receiving oxygen. For this reason, lung cancer is 90% responsible for death among men and 80% responsible for death among women.

Lung Cancer:

Lung cancer is not always caused by smoking. There are numerous cases where people have died from lung cancer and never smoked a single cigarette. Of the 20,000 new cases that appear, 10 to 15% of them will be non smokers. The additional causes of lung cancer include:

Second-hand smoke Arsenic Asbestos Chromium Radon gas - the number one cause of lung cancer in those who don't smoke. Excessive exposure to radiation

How lung cancer develops:

Carcinogens from the air in our homes, work or environment cause lesions on the lungs which begin to grow into tumors resulting in lung cancer. These growths can be noncancerous or benign or cancerous or malignant. As they grow, they begin to put pressure on other nearby organs creating severe pain. It is very unfortunate that most lung cancers are not detected until they are in their late stage.

How is lung cancer treated?

Treatment is totally dependent upon the type and extent of the malignancy, as well as the patient's health. Choice of treatments includes surgical intervention, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of these choices. Clinical trials of new and innovative procedures are another avenue that can be taken. Your doctor will have information on clinical trials that may be available to take part in. ]]>