cancer cells http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for cancer cells Copyright 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:53:51 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/cancer+cells Can You Really Get Through Cancer? http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-you-really-get-through-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-you-really-get-through-cancer#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:27:03 +0000 cancer cellslung cancerbreast cancertype of cancertypes of cancerhasntreatment protocol http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-you-really-get-through-cancer
There is no form of cancer that someone 't beaten and recovered from.

Statistics tell us that more than 50% of all serious can be cured.

The fact is that cancer is a unique and deadly condition that you can over come if in fact you understand the condition and use every resources that you have to fight it, you can overcome it.

Understanding The Disease

There are several things to consider about this disease. First, it is unlike any other condition because of the way that it mutates. It doesn't go from being one cell to being two, then three, and then four. Instead, it goes from being one cell to two cells, to four cells, to eight cells and so on. This is what allows it to grow so fiercely in the body. Because of this factor, promptly fighting it is a must.

Another thing to consider about cancer is how it can easily move through the body. Since it takes a billion to be as large as a small pea, you can see just how easy it is for cancer to get into your blood stream and travel to virtually any area of your body. To complicate this even further, every , from to and so on is a different condition. Each cancer is unique. Each needs their own then.

What It Takes To Overcome

Here are three things that are necessary when it comes to overcoming cancer. Believe it or not, you need to be in control of each of these phases as no one can fight it harder or better than you.

1.Prompt treatment. The smaller the amount of cancer cells in your body, the more likely you are to have a treatment that works successfully for you. Pre-screenings and testing is a must for everyone. There is no limited population that is immune to cancer.

2.Thorough treatment. In many cases, the type of treatment that you have will get rid of your condition in one case. If not, it may not be possible to continue with the same treatment. For example, if you have radiation, your body can only have a certain amount. If the cancer is not gone after that point, you can't have more. That's why it is important to have a thorough treatment and follow every single step in the process to a T.

3.Mentality. Probably the most important condition that is required when it comes to fighting cancer is having the right attitude about recovering. A positive attitude is a must and without it, you may just not survive.

Understanding cancer and giving your body what it needs to recover from it is a must. When you do this, you will improve your life and chances considerably. Michael Lewis is part of the writing team at http://www.mightylife.com where you can find more articles about cancer and survival. ]]> The Four Stages Of Ovarian Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:35:02 +0000 stages of ovarian cancercancer of the ovariescancer cellsovarycancerous cellsfallopian tubespelvis http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-four-stages-of-ovarian-cancer stages of ovarian cancer are graded one to four, with four being the most serious stage.

Stage one of is the least advanced stage. This is where the cancer has been discovered relatively early in its development and has been confined to the ovaries only. In stage one, as in all the other stages of the disease spread, there are also sub stages, and they run as follows:

Stage 1a: The cancer is contained inside one

Stage 1b: The cancer has spread to both ovaries

Stage 1c: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of appearing on the ovary's surface.

Stage 1d: The cancer is contained to one ovary and there is some evidence of cancerous cells found in the abdominal fluids.

Stage 1e: The cancer is contained to one ovary and the ovary ruptures either before or during surgery.

In stage two of ovarian cancer, the cancer has spread to be outside the ovaries. The sub stages of stage two run as follows:

Stage2a: The cancer has spread into the or the womb

Stage 2b: The cancer has grown into other tissues in the . These can be either the rectum or the bladder.

Stage 2c: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as there is some cancer on the surface of at least one ovary

Stage 2d: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as other tissues in the pelvis as well as are found in abdominal fluid during surgery.

Stage 2e: The cancer has spread into the fallopian tubes or the womb as well as the ovary ruptures before or during surgery

Stage three of the ovarian cancer's development means the cancer has spread outside the pelvis into the abdominal cavity. The cancer is also designated as being stage there if cancerous cells are found in the lymph nodes of the upper abdomen or groin.

The sub stages of stage three run as follows:

Stage 3a: Cancer can be seen under the microscope in tissue taken from the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum)

Stage 3b: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen

Stage 3c: Tumorous growths smaller than 2cm are discovered on the lining of the abdomen, or the lymph nodes in the upper abdomen, or the groin or behind the womb contain cancer.

Stage four is the most advanced of all forms of ovarian cancer, where the cancer has spread into other body organs such as the liver or lungs. Fred Camaros is a medical researcher and writer. In order to learn more about ovarian cancer stages visit http://www.cancer-breakthroughs.com/ovariancancer/ovarian-cancer-stages.php You will also find a number of articles on the successful treatment of ovarian cancer. ]]> Staging Colon Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/staging-colon-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/staging-colon-cancer#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2006 16:27:11 +0000 recurrent colon cancercolorectal cancercancer stage ivhasnajccstaging systemduke http://www.artwoo.com/article/staging-colon-cancer
At this point in time the system that is most commonly used for the staging process of colon cancer is called the American Joint Committee on Cancer's () TNM . Simply put this system used for staging places the patients into one of four stages.

Stage 0

Stage 0 also known as carcinoma in situ or . In this stage the colon cancer has been detected in the innermost lining of the colon.

Stage I

In this stage the colon cancer has already begun to spread. But the cancer is still in the inner lining of the rectum or colon. In this stage the colon cancer has not reached the outer walls of the colon yet. Stage I is also known as A or colorectal cancer.

Stage II

In this stage the colon cancer spread more deeply into or through the colon or rectum. Possibly the colon cancer may have affected other tissue as well. In this stage the colon cancer 't reached the Lymph nodes (bean-sized structures which can be found in the entire body that helps the body fight all kinds of infections and diseases. Stage II is also known as Duke B or colorectal cancer.

Stage III

When you are in this stage the colon cancer has now spread to the Lymph nodes although it hasn't spread to nearby parts of the body. Stage III is also known as Duke C or colorectal cancer.

Stage IV

In this stage the colon cancer has spread through the Lymph node system to other nearby tissue. This is most commonly called metastasis. The organs that most likely are affected are the lungs and liver. Stage IV is also known as Duke D or colorectal cancer.

or Cancerous Cells

When doctors talk about recurrent colon cancer they mean that cancerous cells that have already been treated have returned. These cancerous cells could possibly have returned as colorectal cancer but they might as well return in any other part of the body too. By Kyle Greatbatch http://www.colon-health-01.com ]]> 5 Steps In Cancer Diagnosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-steps-in-cancer-diagnosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-steps-in-cancer-diagnosis#comments Tue, 29 May 2007 19:34:54 +0000 cancer cellskinds of cancerlymph nodestumor tissuecolonoscopyblood urinecat scan http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-steps-in-cancer-diagnosis CAT scan uses a computer linked to an x-ray machine to make a series of detailed pictures.

2. Endoscopy allows the doctor to look into the body through a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. The exam is named for the organ involved (for example, to look inside the colon). During the exam, the doctor may collect tissue or cells for closer examination

3. Laboratory tests such as blood and urine tests offer the physician significant data. If cancer is submit, the laboratory job can indicate the effects of the disease on the system. In some cases, particular tests are used to evaluate the sum of sure substances in the blood, urine, and new system fluids, or . The levels of these substances may get irregular when sure are existing.

4. Biopsy is the simply certain manner to recognize whether the trouble is cancer. In a biopsy, the physician removes a sampling of tissue from the irregular region or may withdraw the entire tumor. A pathologist examines the tissue under a microscope. If cancer is submit, the pathologist can normally say what sort of cancer it is and may be capable to evaluate whether the cells are possible to rise slowly or rapidly.

5. When cancer is found, the patient's doctor needs to know the stage, or extent, of the disease to plan the best treatment. The doctor may order various tests and exams to find out whether the cancer has spread and, if so, what parts of the body are affected. In some cases, near the tumor are removed and checked for . If cancer cells are found in the lymph nodes, it may mean that the cancer has spread to other organs. http://www.livercancerhome.com ]]> Treatment Option For The Prostate Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/treatment-option-for-the-prostate-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/treatment-option-for-the-prostate-cancer#comments Fri, 11 May 2007 19:20:01 +0000 prostate cancercancer cellssymptoms of prostate problemslung cancercancer deathcause of cancerburning sensation when urinating http://www.artwoo.com/article/treatment-option-for-the-prostate-cancer prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, an enlarged prostate), and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), each of which affects the gland differently. , with the exception of prostate cancer, which causes none in the early stages when treatment is most likely to result in a cure, include:

1. A frequent urge to urinate 2. A weak urinary stream 3. Difficulty starting urination 4. Nighttime trips to the bathroom 5. Interruption of the urine 6. Blood in the urine 7. Pain or

The most serious prostate disease is prostate cancer. It is one of the most common cancers in men and a leading cause of , second only to . If detected early, when it is still confined to the prostate gland, the chances of successful treatment are high, with few or only short-term effects. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and remains confined to the prostate gland, where it usually does not cause serious harm. If it spreads outside the gland, treatment becomes more complicated and the success rate falls.

Prostate cancer, if unchecked, can be fatal. Thankfully, advances in diagnosis and treatment, combined with greater public awareness, have significantly improved outcomes of men diagnosed with this insidious disease. Treatment Option for the prostate cancer:

1. Radiation - The cancer cell are killed by high-powered X-rays

2. Radioactive seed implants - Implants placed in the prostate gland deliver a high dose of radiation to kill the

3. Hormone therapy - Drugs are administered to stop the body from producing male sex hormones, which can stimulate the growth of cancer cells

4. Radical prostatectomy - Surgical removal of the prostate gland

5. Chemotherapy - Chemicals are used to destroy rapidly growing cells

6. Cryotherapy - Tissue is frozen to destroy cells

7. Watchful Waiting =96 No medical treatment is provided but the status of the cancer is monitored closely to see if it spreads http://www.bestprostatecancer.com ]]> Abnormal Growths Of Cells In The Brain http://www.artwoo.com/article/abnormal-growths-of-cells-in-the-brain http://www.artwoo.com/article/abnormal-growths-of-cells-in-the-brain#comments Mon, 28 May 2007 22:24:56 +0000 symptoms of brain cancerbrain tumorsbrain metastasespressure on the brainmalignant tumorsmalignant tumorbenign tumor http://www.artwoo.com/article/abnormal-growths-of-cells-in-the-brain brain tumors, not all brain tumors are cancer. Cancer is a term reserved for s. Malignant tumors grow and spread aggressively, overpowering healthy cells by taking their space, blood, and nutrients. (Like all cells of the body, tumor cells need blood and nutrients to survive.) Tumors that do not spread aggressively are called benign. In general, a is less serious than a malignant tumor. But a benign tumor can still cause many problems in the brain.

The depend mainly on their size and their location in the brain. Symptoms are caused by damage to vital tissue and by as the tumor grows within the limited space in the skull. As the tumor grows in size, it can produce a variety of symptoms, including: Headaches, Seizures, Nausea or vomiting, Weakness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs, memory loss, Abnormal eye movements or changes in vision, Drowsiness, problems with speech and language, thought processing problems.

Treatment for a brain cancer depends on a number of factors. Among these are the type, location, and size of the tumor, as well as the patient's age and general health. Treatment methods and schedules often vary for children and adults. A treatment plan is developed to fit each patient's need. It is possible to decrease the risk of developing from certain tumors by decreasing the risk of developing the initial primary tumor in the first place. Sometimes, when patients have certain cancers that are well controlled, they will be offered preventive radiation therapy to the brain in order to decrease the likelihood of developing brain metastases in the future. http://www.brian-cancer.com ]]> Prostate Cancer - What Every Man Needs To Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/prostate-cancer-what-every-man-needs-to-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/prostate-cancer-what-every-man-needs-to-know#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:27:29 +0000 prostate cancer symptomsdoctor prostate cancerprostate cancer treatmentprostate cancer increasescancer scientistscancer causetypes of cancers http://www.artwoo.com/article/prostate-cancer-what-every-man-needs-to-know types of cancers in men. Prostate cancer is often found in elder men and the risk of with age. It occurs mostly among the male population of 50 years and above. In prostate cancer, cancerous cells are primary formed in the prostate that then gets transferred to other cells through the process of metastasis. Prostate cancer spreads to other parts of your body like bones.

Causes of Prostate Cancer:

Scientists still do not know the exact cause behind prostate cancer. No one knows why some people suffer with prostate cancer while others do not. Clinical researchers and scientists are working hard to find the answer of this basic question. However they are optimistic to come out with a 'prostate ' report very soon.

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There are no definite prostate cancer symptoms that can be easily noticed by the patients. Prostate cancer does not show any cancer symptom or sign at the initial stage. However, few prostate cancer symptoms have been identified by the National Cancer Institute .

These specific prostate cancer symptoms are given below:

1)Frequent urination. 2)An interrupted or weak urine flow. 3)Trouble while urination. 4)Sensation of pain while ejaculation. 5)Inability to urinate. 6)Burning sensation or pain during urination. 7)Blood in the urine or in the semen. 8)Stiffness or frequent pain in the upper thighs, lower back or hips.

These symptoms are however, not specific for prostate cancer. Therefore if you experience any of these symptoms, don't panic- just consult a doctor.

: Treatment of prostate cancer depends upon factors such as the location of the tumor, general health condition of the patient, age of the patient and size of the tumor. Prostate cancer can be treated with help of following treatment methods.

1)Surgical castration by orchidectomy: the cheapest and simplest prostate cancer treatment is orchidectomy. The only disadvantage is a psychological effect of the loss of testicles. 2)Prostate cancer can be treated with the help of oestrogen hormone and LHRH-analogues. This is a "medical castration." This prostate cancer treatment is very expensive. Oestrogen can be taken orally but oestrogen prostate cancer treatment can give rise to thrombotic complications. 3)Hormone therapy can also be used as prostate cancer cure. 4)The chemical found in black pepper, which causes the tongue to burn, sweat to pout out and eyes to water commonly called as capsaicin is thought to be helpful in prostate cancer cure. US researchers have found that capsaicin can cause human cancer cells to kill themselves. This study is guiding to the way for a new prostate cancer cure. 5)Radiotherapy can also be used for prostate cancer cure. Radiotherapy just destroys cancer cells by radiation. The method is absolutely painless. But treatment of prostate cancer with the help of radiotherapy can cause some side effects like impotence and diarrhea. 6)Brachytherapy can also be applied to cure prostate cancer. Here radioactive elements inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells. Tyson J Stevenson writes on a wide variety of health related subjects, always with valuable news and reviews. Expect to see his name often. A related resource is http://prostate-cancer-explained.info Further information can be found at: http://www.hubbuh.info ]]> Breathing Problems And Backaches? It May Be Cancer! http://www.artwoo.com/article/breathing-problems-and-backaches-it-may-be-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/breathing-problems-and-backaches-it-may-be-cancer#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:27:10 +0000 white blood cellsred blood cellsmyeloma cellsstem cellsimmature cellsmultiple myelomaeasy bruising http://www.artwoo.com/article/breathing-problems-and-backaches-it-may-be-cancer Multiple Myeloma

In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells () build up in the bone marrow, forming tumors in many bones of the body. These tumors may prevent the bone marrow from making enough healthy blood cells. Normally, the bone marrow produces () that develop into three types of mature blood cells:

1. that carry oxygen and other materials to all tissues of the body. 2. that fight infection and disease. 3. Platelets that help prevent bleeding by causing blood clots to form.

As the number of myeloma cells increases, fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are made. The myeloma cells also damage and weaken the hard parts of the bones. Sometimes multiple myeloma does not cause any symptoms. The following symptoms may be caused by multiple myeloma or other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:

1. Bone pain, often in the back or ribs. 2. Bones that break easily. 3. Fever for no known reason or frequent infections. 4. or bleeding. 5. Trouble breathing. 6. Weakness of the arms or legs. 7. Feeling very tired.

A tumor can damage the bone and cause hypercalcemia (a condition in which there is too much calcium in the blood). This can affect many organs in the body, including the kidneys, nerves, heart, muscles, and digestive tract, and cause serious health problems.

Other factors affecting prognosis

There are other factors that can affect your prognosis, apart from the stage of your cancer. One consideration is how well you are overall. Doctors call this your 'performance status'. You may see this written PS. A score of 0 means you are completely able to look after yourself. A score of 1 means you can do most things for yourself, but need some help. The scores continue to go up, depending on how much help you need. This is relevant to survival because overall, the fitter people are, the better able they are to withstand their cancer and treatment. This is particularly important in myeloma because fitter patients can withstand more intensive treatment.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy uses anti cancer or 'cytotoxic' drugs to destroy cancer cells. They work by disrupting the growth of cancer cells. As they circulate in the blood they can reach cancer cells wherever they are in your body.

Chemotherapy by mouth

Your doctor is more likely to suggest treatment with tablets if you are aged over 70 or are not fit enough to have a stem cell transplant. You will usually have the chemotherapy drugs melphalan or cyclophosphamide. Doctors often give a steroid drug called prednisolone with this chemotherapy. So you may see or hear it called MP or CP.

Occasionally doctors use chemotherapy tablets as initial treatment for people going on to have a stem cell transplant. They might use the chemotherapy drug idarubicin (Zavedos) with steroids. This combination is called Z-Dex. Chemotherapy uses anti cancer or 'cytotoxic' drugs to destroy cancer cells. Find out more about Multiple Myeloma at http://www.eask.info ]]> Ovarian Cancer Treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-treatment#comments Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:27:07 +0000 ovarian cancer treatmentmalignant cancer cellscancer expertsmalignant cellslaparoscopyovariesearly stage http://www.artwoo.com/article/ovarian-cancer-treatment malignant cells in one or both of the , is one of the deadliest and under-recognized cancers affecting women. Every year, there are more than 25,000 women that suffer from this deadly disease. Half of them are most likely to die within a period of five years.

Early Detection: Improves

The sad thing about ovarian cancer is that during the , there are usually no signs and symptoms that tell you about this disorder. Symptoms start to show up when the cancer is already widespread, making ovarian cancer treatment too difficult.

However, there are women who are lucky enough to detect the symptoms early on; hence, diagnosis is hastened up and ovarian cancer treatment is given immediately. Tests such as pelvic and rectal screening, ultrasound, x-ray and may help a doctor detect tumors in the ovaries.

At present, almost 75 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are not treated immediately due to late detection of the cancer. Experts say that when detection of the cancer is made early and when ovarian cancer treatment is given immediately, women diagnosed with the disease have 90% survival rate since the cancer can be easily treated in its early stage.

Diagnosis and Ovarian Cancer Treatment

When symptoms finally show up and the doctor suspects that a patient may have ovarian cancer, laparoscopy is conducted to confirm diagnosis. It is a direct visual examination of the abdominal cavity, the ovaries, the exterior of the fallopian tubes and the uterus using an instrument that is inserted just underneath the navel.

Upon confirmation of ovarian cancer, the doctor explores the extent of the cancer and submits the patient for surgery. The surgeon removes the growth or much of the malignant tissue. In most cases, the whole ovary or both of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes are removed as they the have already affected these areas. This kind of surgery is called salpingooophorectomy. If the malignant cells affect the uterus, hysterectomy is conducted (surgical removal of the uterus).

Surgery is usually ensued by radiotherapy, which is the use of high energy radiation to destroy malignant cancer cells in the body and shrink remaining tumors, which may later on become malignant. This procedure may be done using an external machine or a radioactive material put inside the body near the malignant cells.

The patient also undergoes chemotherapy, whereby the patient is given anti-cancer drugs to help hasten up ovarian cancer treatment. Drugs may be administered orally (through the mouth), intravenously (through the veins) or through the muscles (by means of injection of a needle.

Most anticancer drugs given to the patient have chemical compounds that are toxic to the malignant cells; thus, growth of the cancer cells is reduced or stopped. These anticancer drugs are called cytotoxic drugs. Other anticancer drugs used are synthetic forms of sex hormones such as androgen drugs and progesterone drugs.

In most instances, different kinds of anticancer drugs are prescribed in combination in order to speed up ovarian cancer treatment. However, not all ovarian cancer patients are given with the same anticancer drugs. The drugs given to a patient depends on the extent or stage of development of the ovarian cancer and her general health condition. Jeanette Pollock is a freelance author and website owner of http://www.ovariancancerdomain.com. Visit Jeanette's site to learn more about ovarian cancer treatment. ]]> Prostate Specific Antigen And Prostate PSA Levels http://www.artwoo.com/article/prostate-specific-antigen-and-prostate-psa-levels http://www.artwoo.com/article/prostate-specific-antigen-and-prostate-psa-levels#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:57:18 +0000 prostate psa levelspsa blood testprostate specific antigenpsa levelprostate cellsmale deathscancer cells http://www.artwoo.com/article/prostate-specific-antigen-and-prostate-psa-levels male deaths of any other cancer except lung cancer.

Discovering prostate cancer most often happens during a physical examination. Another way the cancer is found is through blood tests, such as the PSA. PSA is an acronym for . PSA is an enzyme produced exclusively by . A small amount of PSA is continuously leaked into the bloodstream by prostate cells. This allows for the measurement of a .

For men 60 and younger, the normal is up to 2.5 ng/ml. For men older than 60, the range is 4.0 ng/ml, because the prostate usually enlarges and makes more PSA with age. A prostate cancer cell can produce 10 times more PSA than a normal cell. As the multiple, more PSA is released into the bloodstream, causing the PSA blood test to have a result above the averages within a man's age bracket.

Average Prostate Specific Antigen of Men with Prostate Cancer:

The average prostate specific antigen is 7.2 ng/ml, however there is a wide variation. Men can be treated for cancer with a PSA as low as 0.3 ngl/ml and as high as 430 ngl/ml. Fifteen percent of men have a PSA below the "normal" range of 4.0 ng/ml. Men can be classified into four PSA groups based on his PSA.

- Group 1: Up to 4.0 ng/ml
- Group 2: 4.1 ng/ml - 10.0 ng/ml
- Group 3: 10.1 ngl/ml - 20.0 ng/ml
- Group 4: Above 20.0 ng/ml

Example: I am a 64 year old with a PSA of 6.3 ng/ml:

In general the amount in the blood are an indicator of the amount of cancer present in a man. More PSA usually means more cancer. A PSA of 6.3 ng/ml places this man in a PSA group of 4.1 - 10.0 ng/ml. This prostate specific antigen level would suggest this man has slightly less cancer than the average prostate cancer patient.

Connection between PSA and the Amount of Cancer Present:

Some prostate cancers will not produce a lot of PSA. These instances are called low PSA producing cancers. Low PSA cancers can fool doctors. Some of the most advanced cancers are low PSA. For this reason a PSA blood test cannot be used as the only indicator of if a man has cancer. The PSA is a good indicator of the amount of cancer that is present, but the test is not perfect. Your doctor should be conducting other tests and also determining your Gleason score to better determine if cancer is present and if so, how severe it is.

The most important information in this article is to become educated about prostate cancer. Once you have learned about the cancer you will be better prepared to make a decision about treatment and your doctor. It is not difficult to learn about this type of cancer and about the treatments performed by each type of doctor. There are many different ways to treat prostate cancer, so it is critical you spend time to learn about all of them. With limited exceptions there is only one shot at being cured, so take the time to make an informed decision.John Critz helps inform men about prostate cancer treatment options. His company, RCOG helps educate males about prostate PSA levels, low PSA producing cancers and prostate specific antigen information.]]> Cancer Drugs - Learning About Cancer Medication http://www.artwoo.com/article/cancer-drugs-learning-about-cancer-medication http://www.artwoo.com/article/cancer-drugs-learning-about-cancer-medication#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:25:02 +0000 cancer medicationscancer cellscancer drugsionizing radiationblenoxaneelsparmedication http://www.artwoo.com/article/cancer-drugs-learning-about-cancer-medication medication that they may be using. There are many forms of medication that you may be prescribed with various types of side effect to go with each. Your doctor will go over your particular case with you and determine which type of treatment is the best.

Your treatment may consist of such treatments as Chemotherapy, Hormone therapy, Biological therapy, Alternative and complimentary therapy and of course drug treatment. Chemotherapy uses anti- which are done intravenously, by mouth, Injectable and topical applications. They stop the growth of as they destroy the cells. This type of treatment is usually done in cycles. They will usually alternate treatments with rest periods to allow the person to recuperate.

Some of the anti- that your doctor may use may include such medications as: Hexalen, , , Xeloda, Idamycin and Doxil just to name a few. Most cancer medications come with a hefty list of side effects. Unfortunately the necessity of the medication makes it almost impossible to avoid side effects. If you suffer from severe side effects your doctor will most likely prescribe another medication to counter act the side effects.

Some of the side effects that you may or may not experience with cancer medications might be: Feeling very tired and weak, more susceptible to infections and they can bleed and bruise easily. Keep in mind that you can use other drugs to counteract the side effects and that makes it much easier for you to undergo the necessary cancer treatment.

Radiation therapy is the form of treatment where they use . This type of treatment kills off the cell in the area that is being treated. This makes it impossible for the cells to grow back. Often times the area of cancer will be surgically removed and then the radiation and chemotherapy will start. If you choose to do the hormone therapy, this is where you will be given hormones to change the way your cells grow in your body.

Biological therapy is also known as Immunotherapy as it helps you make use of your immune system to help with your side effects from other medications as well as fighting off the cancer cells.

No matter which form of cancer you suffer from, be sure to keep a good line of communication open with your doctor. Educate yourself on all of your medications and be sure to know what side effects that you may or may not experience. Before starting any type of new treatment, be sure to discuss all of your options with your oncologist. He or she will be more than happy to go over your treatment plan in detail so you can be well informed on what to expect. If you find a medication that you are interested in then bring this up with your doctor as well so that he or she can consider it as a possibility or let you know why it is not a good choice. M Nelson provides a research tool for cancer patients; http://mesotheliomaplus.com, with an emphasis on Mesothelioma cancer. Find resources to specialized cancer centers, doctors and a Mesothelioma attorneys directory for legal consideration. ]]> Limu Moui -- Is It Part Of The Next Generation Of Cancer Treatments? http://www.artwoo.com/article/limu-moui-is-it-part-of-the-next-generation-of-cancer-treatments http://www.artwoo.com/article/limu-moui-is-it-part-of-the-next-generation-of-cancer-treatments#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:27:05 +0000 target cancer cellslimu mouicancer treatmentoriginal limufucoidandistinct advantagepetri dish http://www.artwoo.com/article/limu-moui-is-it-part-of-the-next-generation-of-cancer-treatments cancer treatment? Quite a lot, as researchers are finding out. This article will explain 's role in cancer treatment, and what that means for you.

The Life Cycle of a Cell

Normal cells have a lifespan just like people do. Sometimes they die before their time due to injury or blood loss. Otherwise they live their allotted time, then shut themselves off. This is called apoptosis (also known as cell "suicide"). A cell can go through apoptosis early--it's programmed to do so if its genetic information becomes damaged or altered in some way.

Sometimes things go terribly wrong. A cell's genetic information alters, but the cell doesn't shut itself off. Instead, it replicates uncontrollably. You have cancer.

The Role of Limu Moui in Apoptosis

Researchers are looking for a way to reliably induce apoptosis--to get the cancer cells to shut off like they're supposed to. This is a complex process. The trick is to get the cancer cells--and only the cancer cells--to shut down. If researchers figure out how to do this, doctors could and kill them before they take over a patient's body.

, a key nutrient in Limu Moui, has caught the attention of a growing number of researchers looking for a way to induce apoptosis. We have to stress here that fucoidan is not a cure--researchers have yet to figure out why some cells fail to die. But fucoidan may be a powerful way to treat cancer once it has developed.

Researchers in Japan found that when fucoidan was introduced to cancer cells in a , the cancer was destroyed. French scientists reported that fucoidan has anti-tumor capabilities. It can cut off a tumor's blood supply, preventing further growth.

The Limu Moui Advantage

There are other researchers exploring many different ways to treat cancer once it spreads. But Moui--and the extremely digestible version of fucoidan that comes from it--have one . It's a sea plant. A brown seaweed to be precise. Unlike many man-made treatments, it has no known side effects. The fucoidan inside of it is extremely digestible. The Tongans and Japanese have been using Original Limu Moui for over 3,000 years. These peoples enjoy a level of health and wellness Westerners with their drugs can only dream about.

Researchers will eventually find practical treatment options for cancer. Fucoidan will likely be one of them. Once these treatments pass clinical testing, they will have to go through the slow process of FDA approval.

But you can enjoy all the health benefits of Limu Moui right now. It is widely available through distributors around the world. You may not be able to cure cancer, but you can raise your chances of surviving it. Limu Moui is here to help you do just that.

Original Limu Moui is not a medicine or a drug. While it can promote wellness, it is not a cure. Do not use this or any article as a substitute for medical advice. Consult your doctor. To learn more about what Original Limu Moui can do for you, visit http://www.hellolimu.limupro.com or email Maurice at hellolimu@limupro.com. ]]> Will Cancer Come Back After Chemo? http://www.artwoo.com/article/will-cancer-come-back-after-chemo http://www.artwoo.com/article/will-cancer-come-back-after-chemo#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:50:20 +0000 apricot seedsnearby cellscancer cellscancer drugskinds of cancerslap in the facevitamin b17 http://www.artwoo.com/article/will-cancer-come-back-after-chemo kinds of cancer treatments--including the often-upsetting chemotherapy--to have a doctor tell you that your cancer has come back is like a . So if there is some way to get some kind of guarantee that the cancer won't return--any way at all--cancer sufferers would likely quickly grab it.

Well, there are no guarantees in life--we all know that. There is no way to guarantee that your cancer will stay away after you have gone through chemotherapy or any other forms of treatment. Actually, cancer is in all of us just ready to break out. Thankfully we have an immune system. There is, however, a way that you can try to prevent the cancer from returning--a way that you can proactively work to keep the cancer out of your body. You can follow a B17 treatment program.

Taking along with eating can boost your immune system. Getting started with a B17 treatment program can keep your body from becoming deficient in B17--and, vitamin B17 deficiency has been proven to be the cause of cancer. Haven't heard that before? It's true. Being deficient in vitamin B17 is what causes cancer to be able to run rampant in your body, much like the way that a deficiency in vitamin C can cause the disease called scurvy. It hasn't been well-publicized because the drug companies cannot make money off of cancer prevention--they can only make money off of cancer treatments and .

In any case, keeping your body sufficient in vitamin B17 will help to keep the cancer at bay. How? This vitamin has a special substance called amygdaline in it. Amygdalin contains cyanide--but, the cyanide is locked away tight. Only have the key to the cyanide. When the amygdaline comes into contact with a cancer cell, the cyanide is unlocked and it destroys the cancer cell. (A neutralizing enzyme is also released to protect the healthy from the cyanide.)
So, starting a B17 treatment program will mean that your recent chemotherapy was your last--the cancer will not return.

Yes, that's right--vitamin B-17 is a natural product, as its source is just a regular, everyday, common fruit. Apricot seeds are what make up vitamin B-17, that's it. This vitamin is a purified form of the substance that is found inside apricot seeds. This substance is called amygdalin, and it is what is used to create vitamin B-17.

That makes taking vitamin B-17 to prevent cancer completely natural. When you take these vitamin tablets--available in either 100mg or 500mg strength pills, which can be split to smaller sizes--you can be confident in knowing that you are taking a natural product. Apricot Seeds? Really?

It may seem rather strange, but this is, indeed, where vitamin B17 comes from. There's good reasoning behind this, too--it wasn't done arbitrarily by some vitamin manufacturer. Apricot seeds contain amygdalin. Amygdalin has cyanide locked away, ready to battle cancer--and this cyanide can only be unlocked by a cancer cell because only those cells have the special unlocking enzyme. Once unlocked, the cyanide kills the cancer cell.

Nearby cells aren't harmed because a neutralizing agent is released with the cyanide to protect those cells. Once this was discovered, a biochemist studied the substance and learned how to purify it. Then, in 1952, amygdalin was given its vitamin status based (at least partly) upon recommendation from the co-founder of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Today, the NCI doesn't readily acknowledge the benefits of vitamin B17, though. Perhaps one day they will and lets hope it's sooner than later.Jonathan Bell has more on this subject. Please visit More Info and ask a question.]]> The Relationship Between Cancer And Antioxidants http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-relationship-between-cancer-and-antioxidants http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-relationship-between-cancer-and-antioxidants#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:27:04 +0000 green leafy vegetablesprevent cancerantioxidantscellsfree radicalslycopeneantioxidant http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-relationship-between-cancer-and-antioxidants prevent cancer.

It has been shown that cancer derives from good gone bad. Affected by poor diet, environmental factors, and chemical substances, molecules inside the body lose electrons in response. The molecules become and, as such, they begin their attack on healthy cells to take back electrons. Such begins the battle within the body.

s" rel="tag">Antioxidants -- properties found in a variety of foods -- bolster the immune system and work alongside healthy cells to combat free radicals. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants strengthens the body with much needed resources to stay healthy and keep disease at bay. The relationship between cancer and antioxidants is a significant one and one that has been studied at great length.

In essence there is a battle between cancer and antioxidants. Cancer works against the cells in the body while antioxidants work on behalf of cells. In stands to reason that if you supply one with more resources than the other then the battle will be won. Subsequently, eating a diet that is rich in antioxidants affords the healthy cells of the body a greater advantage in defending themselves.

To engage in the battle between cancer and antioxidants, you can do your part by integrating a variety of foods into your diet. Include such foods as -- like spinach and kale -- that deliver significant amounts of the antioxidant lutein; tomatoes and tomato products that contain the antioxidant ; fresh fruits such as berries (blueberries gaining particular attention as of late), kiwi, and prunes; and vegetables that contain the antioxidant beta-carotene such as carrots and sweet potatoes.

The connection between cancer and antioxidants is proof that a change in diet can do wonders for protecting our bodies against disease. Do your research to determine what foods can be easily integrated into your lifestyle and take the steps necessary to significantly protect your health. For easy to understand, in depth information about antioxidant visit our ezGuide 2 http://antioxidant.ezguide2.com ]]> The Facts About Mesothelioma Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-facts-about-mesothelioma-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-facts-about-mesothelioma-cancer#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:27:10 +0000 mesothelioma cancerrare cancercancer symptomsasbestosabnormal cellsorgansexposed http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-facts-about-mesothelioma-cancer Mesothelioma Cancer?

Mesothelioma cancer is an extremely form that is only found in the mesothelium. This form of malignancy generally affects those people who have been to a situation where is present, typically those who have worked in buildings where it was used as a fire retardant..

What happens when a person has Mesothelioma Cancer?

This type of cancer directly affects the mesothelium and causes . These cells begin to divide rampantly. They invade and cause damage to all and tissues that are near the effected area. Mesothelioma cancer tends to spread fairly quickly throughout the body, as well.

Mesothelium

This is the membrane that protects and covers many of the organs within your body. The membrane is made up of cells and is in separate layers. The first layer surrounds the organ extremely close and the second creates a protective sac around the organs.

Studies show that only 2,000 people each year are diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer in the U.S. Studies further show that men are more apt to contract this type of cancer than women. However, Mesothelioma Cancer knows no boundaries and can be found in both genders. Typically, the older the person is, the more at risk they are for developing Mesothelioma cancer.

Who is at risk for Mesothelioma Cancer?

Anyone who is exposed to asbestos in large quantities and for long periods of time are especially at risk for developing Mesothelioma cancer. It is impossible to say who exactly will develop Mesothelioma cancer because it has been found in those who had only very little exposure to asbestos and those who had no exposure at all, but lived with someone who had a good deal of exposure to them. The risk to those living with someone works in asbestos filled areas is high. Asbestos is brought home by the worker as dust on his or her hair or clothing.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma cancer is a slow growing type of cancer. Some cases do not see any type of symptoms until thirty to fifty years after asbestos exposure. Some symptoms can include:

Chest Pain Shortness of breath Sudden Weight Loss Pain in the abdominal region Abdominal swelling Bowel Obstruction Blood Clots Fever Anemia Trouble Swallowing Facial Swelling Neck Swelling

Treatment of Mesothelioma Cancer

There are a few different treatment options available for those diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer. The method of treatment will depend upon many different things such as the age, overall health, where the Mesothelioma cancer is located and the stage the Mesothelioma Cancer is in. The three typical types of treatment include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. In some cases, treatments may be combined if it proves beneficial to the patient. This article is Copyright © 2006, Heather Colman. Find more Mesothelioma cancer resources at: http://www.mesotheliomacancerinfo.org ]]> Skin Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/skin-cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/skin-cancer#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:35:02 +0000 basal cell carcinomaprecancerous lesionstypes of cancerscancerous cellsskin cancercancer patientsmedical experts http://www.artwoo.com/article/skin-cancer Skin cancer is such a disease that can occur to any individual. The till today could not specify the age group of occurrence. They could not either successfully reduce the chances of occurrence because every year the statistics of is increasing. Skin cancer is not as harmful as the other . The usually affect the other normal cells and impair the normal functioning of the organs. Hence cancer spreads to the other organs also. But a patient suffering from skin cancer does not face the same hazard. But yet a person experiences a very discomfort feeling because the skin is of the body is affected. The skin cancer is divided into two types. The type of skin depends upon the origination of the cells. In the United States the incidence has become so high that almost 1 million of the people are prone to skin cancer every year.

The symptoms of the cancers are usually not noted earlier. Initially, the cancer grows is the form of known as dysplasia. This tumor is not a cancer but later on it develops cancerous cells within them. These tumors are actually benign in nature and the treatment of the tumors is also easy. But in case, they are neglected for a long period of time they becomes malignant. when the cancer has developed then it spreads to the other organs and affects the normal functioning of the skin.

There are three main categories of skin cancer. They are , Squamous Cell Carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma occurs rarely and the rate of occurrence of BCC and SCC is 90% of the total cancers. These two types do not spread to the other organs thus impairing their normal functioning. But melanoma has the property of metastazing. Metastazing means spreading of the cancerous cells to the other organs. When SCC is caused then outer lining of the elliptical cells is affected. The BCC and SCC both the diseases are treated in the same way. Melanoma, as the disease is severe compared to the two diseases, it is treated with chemotherapy techniques because the diasese is often spread to the other cells.

Like the other cancers, one should be aware of the skin cancer symptoms and hence we can start the treatment as early as possible. Till today, no one knows the exact symptoms that can be noticed before the occurance of skin cancer, but factors like hereditary, earlier skin cancers can cause cancer easily. One should be aware of these factors. If somebody from the family is already suffering from skin cancer then the other members should take care of. The skin cancer originates from the moles of the skin that is known as dysplastic nevi. The disease is more easily caused to people who are aged. Now-a-days due to the sun exposure and the high level of radiation released by the sun or UV factors skin cancer can be caused very easily. One should avoid the sun burns or apply ointments that protect you from the harmful radiations of the sun.

But yet, the organizations such as WHO are taking steps to reduce the chances of these cancers. In this way, the people all over the world are becoming aware of the spread of the disease. If a person has any doubt regarding his skin problem, he must immediately visit the doctor and take treatments as frequently as possible. Visit http://www.healthcareguide.info for more information on Symptoms of Skin Cancer and How to Prevent Skin Cancer. Looking for Medical / Health Related Content!!! Look No Further. http://www.contnentwriter.info provides unique Health related content at lowest price. ]]> Vitamin B17 - What Is It? http://www.artwoo.com/article/vitamin-b17-what-is-it http://www.artwoo.com/article/vitamin-b17-what-is-it#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:08:33 +0000 apricot seedscancer cellscancerous cellsprevention measurecancer preventionvitamin b complexvitamin b17 http://www.artwoo.com/article/vitamin-b17-what-is-it cancer prevention will bring up results for . This usually puzzles people, because most people have never even heard of this B vitamin.

Sure, everyone has heard about B vitamins--many people even routinely take a tablet every day that consists of the eight essential B vitamins. However, vitamin B17 is certainly not one of those in the Vitamin B Complex; nor is it one about which most people are even aware.

What is this B Vitamin?

Vitamin B17--which has a chemical name of laetrile--is basically the purified form of amygdalin. Amygdalin is a substance that is most prevalent in , though it is also present in some other foods.

It can be ingested either through eating apricot seeds (or, in much smaller amounts, by eating other foods which contain the substance). Or, it can be taken in pill form. Tablets are typically available in either 100mg or 500mg concentrations.

What is Vitamin B17 for?

Laetrile, or vitamin B17, can be used to prevent cancer. In stronger doses, people have reported that it has been quite successful in the treatment of cancer as well; however, this is not its main purpose. It is intended to be used as a cancer .

It works by destroying all of the 'bad' cells that are present in your body. Scientists have proven that our bodies are continually making ; taking vitamin B17 (laetrile) on a regular basis can work to rid the body of those cancerous cells.

How does it work?

Laetrile has a dangerous component--cyanide--locked away inside. The only way that can get unlocked and come out is if the laetrile comes into contact with a cancerous cell. have an enzyme that unlocks that cyanide, so to speak and the cyanide comes out and destroys the cancer cells. When the cyanide comes out, a neutralizing substance also comes out that prevents the cyanide from harming any nearby healthy cells.

By taking vitamin B17 daily, cancer cells never have a chance to develop because the laetrile destroys them too quickly.

So, it will make a lot of people interested to know that vitamin B17 comes from something completely natural--apricot seeds.

Preventing Cancer -- Naturally

Yes,vitamin B-17 is a natural product, as its source is just a regular, everyday, common fruit. Apricot seeds are what make up vitamin B-17, that's it. This vitamin is a purified form of the substance that is found inside apricot seeds. This substance is called amygdalin, and it is what is used to create vitamin B-17.

That makes taking vitamin B-17 to prevent cancer completely natural. When you take these vitamin tablets which are available in either 100mg or 500mg strength, you can be confident in knowing that you are taking a natural product.

Apricot Seeds? Really?

It may seem rather strange, but this is, indeed, where vitamin B17 comes from. There's good reasoning behind this,it wasn't done arbitrarily by some vitamin manufacturer. Apricot seeds contain amygdalin. Amygdalin has cyanide locked away, ready to battle cancer and this cyanide can only be unlocked by a cancer cell because only those cells have the special unlocking enzyme. Once unlocked, the cyanide kills the cancer cell. Nearby cells aren't harmed because a neutralizing agent is released with the cyanide to protect those cells.

Once this was discovered, a biochemist studied the substance and learned how to purify it. Then, in 1952, amygdalin was given its vitamin status based (at least partly) upon recommendation from the co-founder of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Today, the NCI doesn't readily acknowledge the benefits of vitamin B17, though.Jonathan Bell has many years of extensive study in the area of natural cancer prevention and treatment. He has numerous success stories of people being diagnosed living cancer free with use of alternative methods. http://apricotpower-info.com/]]> Chemotherapy Is Big Money http://www.artwoo.com/article/chemotherapy-is-big-money http://www.artwoo.com/article/chemotherapy-is-big-money#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:43:17 +0000 mustard gasesnitrogen mustardcancer chemotherapychemotherapy drugsgynaecological cancerschemotherapy patientscancer cells http://www.artwoo.com/article/chemotherapy-is-big-money cancer cells; unfortunately, it cannot tell the difference between a cancer cell and some healthy cells. Chemotherapy may be given in many ways. It can be administered through a vein, injected into a body cavity, or delivered orally in the form of a pill, depending on which drug is used. Chemotherapy is sometimes used along with other cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy, surgery, or biological therapy (the use of substances to boost the body's immune system while fighting cancer). Chemotherapy was formed from , which was in use as chemical- arms during the 1st World-War. Chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer began in the 1940s with the use of .

When cancer treatment includes chemotherapy, patients have many questions. More than half of all people diagnosed with cancer receive chemotherapy. Chemo works by destroying cancer cells; unfortunately, it cannot tell the difference between a cancer cell and some healthy cells. So chemotherapy eliminates not only the fast-growing cancer cells but also other fast-growing cells in your body, including, hair and blood cells.

Your course of therapy will depend on the cancer type, the used, the treatment goal and how your body responds. Adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy are often given following surgery for many types of cancer, including colon cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and some . Over time, cancer cells become more resistant to chemotherapy treatments.

Patients who are better prepared tend to have fewer side effects and a higher emotional ability to handle the chemotherapy treatments. Patients receiving chemotherapy are more likely to get infections. Under certain circumstances, your doctor may decide your body is too weak to receive chemotherapy. You may have breaks between treatments so that your body has a chance to build new healthy cells. The side effects of chemotherapy come about because cancer cells aren't the only rapidly dividing cells in your body. Radiation therapy directs high-energy X-rays at a person's body to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy also attacks quickly growing cells in your body, but unlike chemotherapy, it affects only the specific area where treatment is concentrated. Biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, consists of treatment with substances that boost the body's own immune system against cancer.

Receiving chemo during childhood also may place some kids at risk for delayed growth and cognitive development, depending on the child's age, the type of drug used, the dosage, and whether chemotherapy was used in addition to radiation therapy. People who receive radiation therapy before having chemotherapy may notice that involved skin may turn red, blister, and peel once chemo begins. When a cancer has been removed by surgery or treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy may be used to keep the cancer from coming back (adjuvant therapy). Given after surgery or radiation, the goal of adjuvant therapy is to eliminate any cancer cells that might linger in your body after earlier treatments. The combination of radiation and chemotherapy can further increase your risk of heart damage.

Chemotherapy is usually administered for approximately 6-12 months or until a patient achieves a plateau response or stable disease, especially if the therapy is well tolerated. Chemotherapy can be frightening to think about. Chemo may cause short term (acute), long term (chronic), and permanent side effects, some of which may be severe. Chemotherapy can have many unpleasant side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, mouth sores, Anemia (decreased numbers of red blood cells; may cause fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath) Leukopenia (decreased numbers of white blood cells; may lower resistance to infection), Thrombocytopenia (decreased numbers of platelets; may lead to easy bleeding or bruising), gastrointestinal symptoms, and even heart disease.

There are other options to chemotherapy that are successful in treating cancer but perhaps more important, there are steps we can take to prevent cancer and to avoid the horrible effects of chemo and radiation.Joni Bell manages a blog at http://askjonibell.com that provides a forum for anyone to post a question about the prevention and/or treatment of cancer related diseases.]]> Oxygen and Cancer Do Not Get Along http://www.artwoo.com/article/oxygen-and-cancer-do-not-get-along http://www.artwoo.com/article/oxygen-and-cancer-do-not-get-along#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:08:24 +0000 red blood cellsimproper dietscellular oxygenessential fatty acidsoxygen exchangeatmospheric oxygencancer cells http://www.artwoo.com/article/oxygen-and-cancer-do-not-get-along
What I want to target is cancer and it's prime cause. There are a lot of various types of "cancer awareness", which is a good thing, with monies being raised for more and more research to stop this disease. What we need to look at is not letting cancer get a foothold to begin with. And it starts with oxygen.

Without a dependable supply of oxygen, the cells in our bodies cnnot function properly. Nutrients in our diets must have oxygen present to convert their potential energy into usable energy. In order for new cells to be formed, hundreds of amino acids must link together using oxygen as the source of their energy.

The prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in normal body cells by a fermentation of sugar. All normal body cells meet their energy needs by respiration of oxygen, whereas meet their energy needs in great part by fermentation.

Poor oxygenation comes from a buildup of carcinogens and other toxins within and around cells, which blocks and then damages the respiration mechanism. Clumping up of slows down the bloodstream, and restricts flow into capillaries. This also causes poor oxygenation. Even lack of the proper building blocks for cell walls, , restricts .

There are some factors that rob us of oxygen on a daily basis.

Toxicity, emotional stress, physical trauma and infections, reduction of , and lack of exercise. Some of these factors we can control and some we cannot. For instance, scientific analysis reveals that the oxygen content of the air appears to be declining in our atmosphere, especially in larger cities.

It is not a surprise then that we see concurrent increases in human illness and disease. Is this chance, or a direct correlation to the decreased levels of oxygen. I go with the latter and is something not to take lightly.

Biochemist Dr. Otto Warburg, who awarded the Nobel prize regarding his cancer research, was convinced that cancer cells can only begin to proliferate in the human body when the cells become oxygen deficient and that cancer cells cannot proliferate at all when exposed to an oxygen-rich environment.

Recent research just confirms this, that indeed, lack of oxygen in cells and tissue is the underlying root cause of not just cancer but, quite possibly, of all chronic degenerative disease.

Cancer cells produce excess lactic acid as they ferment energy. Lactic acid is toxic, and tends to prevent the transport of oxygen into neighboring normal cells. Over time as these cells replicate, the cancer may spread if not destroyed by the immune system.

Chemotherapy and radiation are used because cancer cells are weaker than normal cells and therefore may die first. However, chemo and radiation damage respiratory enzymes in healthy cells, and overload them with toxins, so they become more likely to develop into cancer. The underlying cancer causing conditions are worsened, not improved. And the cancer usually returns quickly a second time unless you make changes to support the health of your body.

The implication of this research is that an effective way to support the body's fight against cancer would be to get as much oxygen as you can into healthy cells, and improving their ability to utilize oxygen. Raising the oxygen levels of normal cells would help prevent them from becoming cancerous. And increasing oxygen levels in cancer cells to high levels could help kill those cancer cells.

Medical researchers when working with cell cultures in a lab, if they want the cells to mutate, they turn down the oxygen. To stop the mutation, the oxygen is turned back up. One type of white blood cells kills cancer cells by injecting oxygen creating hydrogen peroxide into the cells.

So, how can we make sure that are cells are oxygenated? There are liquid oxygen supplements available that release oxygen into the blood that will literally produce more oxygen in your cells. In a nutshell, a stabilized oxygen supplement contains oxygen molecules in a liquid solution that is taken orally, usually 10-20 drops in glass of pure water which makes pure oxygen available to be immediately absorbed directly into the bloodstream. The hemoglobin then carries this oxygen straight to your body's cells and tissues, highly saturating them with oxygen in the process.For more information or if you have a question, please visit Cancer Free, we would love to hear from you.]]> Apricot Seeds For Immune System Health http://www.artwoo.com/article/apricot-seeds-for-immune-system-health http://www.artwoo.com/article/apricot-seeds-for-immune-system-health#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:57:41 +0000 apricot seedsconventional doctorscancerous cellsamygdalincold flutype of cancertypes of cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/apricot-seeds-for-immune-system-health
There are ways to boost the immune system, though--methods through which anyone can work to try to strengthen his immune system so as to be less susceptible to both regular, everyday types of illnesses and more serious illnesses such as cancer.

You can boost your immune system through the use of . Though many may not subscribe to this theory, it does work (and anyway, conventional doctors nearly always reject alternative therapies out of hand, don't they?).

Taking apricot seeds works to prevent 'bad' cells in your body from forming, thus strengthening your immune system. Apricot seeds have the toxin cyanide as part of their structure; this cyanide, though, is only released when the of the apricot seeds comes into contact with a 'bad' cell in your body. At that point, the cyanide works to destroy the bad cell.

If you take apricot seeds on a regular basis, your body will remain detoxified and free of the 'bad' cells that commonly cause the more serious types of illnesses, including cancer.

There are hundreds of different . The odds of getting some at some point during your lifetime are relatively high--especially considering what scientists tell us.

They tell us that our bodies are continually making . That's pretty scary, isn't it? Well, there is a way to prevent those cancerous cells from ever developing into cancer--a way to destroy those cells before they have a chance to do any harm. It involves the use of apricot seeds.

Normally our immune systems can deal with the cancerous cells that our bodies are producing, scientists say. However, what if yours cannot? That means you will develop some type of cancer. So, perhaps you should try taking apricot seeds as a method of cancer prevention...just in case.

Any Apricot Seeds?

Now, before you head off to your local health foods store or nutrition store and grab whatever bag of apricot seeds you can find, there are a few things you need to know. First and foremost, the apricot seeds you would find at your local store are not the type of seeds you could use for cancer prevention.

Health food stores carry either sun-dried or roasted apricot kernels. While these may have nutritive benefits, they do not have any type of cancer preventive properties. Instead, you need raw apricot seeds.

Why Raw Apricot Seeds?

Raw apricot seeds have a special construction that allows them to destroy cancerous cells--in the process of roasting the seeds or sun-drying the seeds, this special construction is, itself, destroyed. Roasted and sun-dried seeds do not have the component that is necessary to destroy the cancer cells.

Raw seeds are comprised of amygdalin. Amygdalin has cyanide locked away that only cancer cells can unlock. When the amygdalin comes into contact with a cancer cell, the cyanide comes and destroys the cell. It is this component that the roasted and sun-dried apricot seeds are lacking. Amygdalin is also called B17. In its extracted, pure form it is also known as laetrile. Laetrile has been used to treat cancer sufferers in some cancer clinics.Jonathan Bell has many years of extensive study in the area of natural cancer prevention and treatment. He has numerous success stories of people being diagnosed living cancer free with use of alternative methods. http://apricotpower-info.com/]]>