Testicular Cancer and Men's Health

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By Roy Max

Cancers of the reproductive organs in men and women have the lowest early detection rates of most cancers. While testicular cancer symptoms present themselves in very obvious ways there is a certain gender centric difficulty in reporting symptoms and confirming diagnosis, particularly given the emotionally and psychosexual sensitivity of the region. Men simply do not want to acknowledge issues of health concern and it is a gender specific quality that has mortality rates climbing in certain types of cancers where early detection is critical. Being bashful to acknowledge a problem or health concern in the genital region can be fatal.

Testicular cancer symptoms appear on the onset as some significant abnormalities that should be easy to detect if the patient is forthcoming and observant to their own body and overall health. Testicular cancer symptoms can begin as tenderness or acute soreness in the lower back, unusual pain or swelling in the testicles or the presence of abnormally inflamed or discolored areas of skin, or growths around the area. The experience of sexual discomfort during erections, painful bleeding during urination and even the detection of blood in the ejaculate are all hallmark signs of testicular cancer symptoms.

While the same symptoms can be present in a case of prostate cancer as well, testicular cancer symptoms can only be confirmed by examination by a physician and testing. If a lump is found in the testicles a needle biopsy may be acquired to test the tissue of the tumor to detect if it is benign. CT scans and ultrasounds are also part of the identification of abnormal tumors or growths.

Attitudes toward male sexuality and healthcare are starting to change but a good degree of historical influence prohibits men behaviorally from seeking out medical advice at the early detection states of testicular cancer symptoms. Whether a matter of embarrassment or a personal issue with vulnerability the predisposition for men to delay in seeking treatment creates an environment where the risk of cancer metastasizing increases needlessly.

The treatments which commence after the confirmation of testicular cancer symptoms are typically non-invasive and may involve chemotherapy and radiological treatment in a topical area. In more severe cases a radical inguinal orchiectomy or surgical removal of the testes is required to prevent the spread of cancer into the nearby abdominal lymph nodes. In all cancer treatments prevention of the spread of cancer through the body is key to patient recovery, and preventing the spread into the lymphatic system is critical. As such radiological therapies may also be targeted at the abdominal region to prohibit the growth of cancer in the abdominal cavity and surround vital organs.

Much sociological work needs to be done to encourage men to part with the traditions of "suffering in silence" and take a more practice role in managing their healthcare by being aware of symptoms and also by being willing to proceed with investigations to determine diagnoses at the early stages. In this way testicular cancer symptoms will cease to develop into life threatening situations with high patient morbidity rates.

Understanding Oral Cancer: Symptoms and Detection

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By Roy Max

Oral cancer is defined along with other head and neck cancers due to the proximity and ease with which the cancer can be spread in the neck and throat region. Mouth cancer symptoms however can be more easily detected than other types of cancers.

Mouth cancer symptoms can present as a number of unique symptoms including an open sore on the inside of the mouth or numbness in a specific area of the mouth (generally where a tumor is developing). There may or may not be an abnormal lump on the inside of the mouth and some discomfort or swelling of the jaw.

In advanced stages mouth cancer symptoms can included a change in the tone of voice (if the cancer has progressed to the larynx area or "voice box" in the throat or even an entire loss of voice. Difficulty chewing and swallowing may be noted as well as bleeding in the mouth or throat. These symptoms may not prompt action from the patient as they may be misconstrued as other symptoms such as tonsillitis, infected adenoids or even a cold or flu symptom, as they may accompany inner ear pain and be misdiagnosed as an infection. However when the mouth cancer symptoms fail to respond to antibiotic treatment it is a clear indicant of a more serious medical condition. Antibiotics have no impact on inflammation or bleeding caused by oral cancer.

Bleeding may be the first of the mouth cancer symptoms to clearly present for the patient however unfortunately this symptom can be misunderstood or misdiagnosed as gingivitis or gum disease. Often the patient will allow the bleeding to persist and focus on oral healthcare such as more strenuous brushing and flossing in the hopes of addressing gum disease through topical treatment. However when the bleeding in the mouth does not originate from the gums or when the bleeding fails to resolve itself in a reasonable time period, most patients refer to a Dentist for consultation. It is the Dentist who through radiological x-ray examinations determines the presence of a tumor and refers the patient on to a specialist or oncologist.

The only conclusive cause of mouth cancer symptoms is cigarette smoking and working or living in environments with second hand smoke. It has been clinically proven that the inhalation of carcinogens found in cigarette smoke mutate the pre-cancerous cells in the mouth and throat causing oral cancer. With all cancers there is a certain degree of heredity involved where specific genetic patterns indicate a predisposition for the cancer to become "triggered" into mutation. However it is not understood if mouth cancer symptoms when detected can be attributed to other environmental issues such as pollution.

Given the location of mouth cancer symptoms to the lymph nodes in the neck and breasts the rapid spread of oral cancer is well known. Tumors can develop quickly requiring removal and leading to physical disfigurement of the face, jaw and neck. As with all cancers the best case scenario is early detection and prompt treatment.

Lemongrass Tea Being Studied As Viable Partner In Cancer Treatment

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By Edwin Bartolome

Lemongrass tea has a wide application in a variety of medical fields but its prospects as a potential partner in cancer treatment has increasingly captured the attention of observers. Lemongrass tea is an herbal tisane derived from the aromatic perennial herb native to southeast Asia. It is widely used as a decorative plant but is also utilized as a flavoring ingredient in many exotic cuisines.

While many people are not familiar with how lemongrass looks like, many are very familiar with how it tastes like. The herb has made itself popular to many Western palates through its central role in flavoring the Thai soup of tom yam gung. Indeed, its lemony, somewhat minty and tangy flavor has made it one of the most distinguishable components of many Thai and southeast Asian delicacies.

Recent studies on this cheerful-tasting herb have suggested that lemongrass may be something more than just an herb that injects a measure of culinary delight. Researchers in Israel discovered that a substance in lemongrass tea and essential oil called citral may trigger the death of cancer cells while at the same time cause no harm to healthy cells.

Cancer cells isolated in a Petri dish were found to have undergone apoptosis or programmed cell death when they came in contact with lemongrass. Scientists attempting to explain this phenomenon in layman's terms have said that the cancer cells were said to have "committed suicide" when they came in contact with the lemongrass and its critical constituent of citral. Interestingly and more remarkably, healthy cells likewise isolated in a Petri dish did not behave similarly when these were also exposed to the lemongrass. Instead, they remained healthy.

It should be noted that apoptosis is the natural programmed response by cells whenever they discover that their control system is not functioning properly, i.e. when flawed genetic material appears following normal cell division. Cancer cells, on the other hand, 'ignore' the rules of apoptosis as these divide continuously and uncontrollably.

The research seemingly found that this normal apoptosis process may have been reactivated in the cancer cells by the citral in the lemongrass. The amount of citral used in this research was equivalent to that found in a cup of lemongrass tea using 1 gram of the herb placed in hot water. As a result, the researchers have suggested that lemongrass tea and other herbs containing the substance citral may be used as a preventative against certain forms of cancer.

Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has not given a reaction to these Israeli research findings and generally maintains its stance that only products that underwent their sanctioned tests and research are the approved methodologies for treating cancer. As such, the FDA generally stands by the conventional and generally-accepted protocols for the treatment of cancer.

For their part, the researchers concede that their results on lemongrass need to be explored further but are of the opinion that patients looking for all possible avenues to fight their cancer ought to utilize the possible beneficial properties of natural food products. But consultation with their respective physicians is very important so that treatments are coordinated to help ensure optimal effectiveness.

What Is Cancer And Do You Have Cancer Symptoms?

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By Lee K Duncan and Ty Duncan

Let's get right to it. What is cancer? It is a blackness that spreads through your body and steals your life, your dreams, and your future. No need to be all technical about it because we all know what it does and we all know that it will kill you if not treated correctly. To be a little more specific, cancer happens when deformed cells divide and create other deformed cells where the DNA is altered and cancer is allowed to grow and spread to your organs. This is how it starts, but what are the symptoms to watch out for?

You can usually feel when something isn't quite right in your body, but sometimes those who are around you a lot can tell when your mood changes and you start to act strangely. It can be something that you may not even notice, so be sure to listen to those who see you from the outside. High fever, chills, strange pains in your body could all be signs of this dreaded disease. So, if you find your suffering from any of these types of symptoms, make sure to have yourself checked out thoroughly.

Cancer is caused by free radicals that are caused by something that a lot of people do not really pay attention too, and that is environmental pollution. This growing problem is creating a lot of problems in our bodies, namely imbalance in the natural workings of things. When imbalance happens, your body PH levels start to change from an alkaline state where your body is unable to become diseased to an acidic state where cancer and disease can take you hostage.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer there is a real easy solution to help you overcome this horrible disease and as crazy as this sounds, this tool we use is so easy that a very young child could do it. We have discussed what causes cancer, free radicals. We have talked about what causes free radicals, environmental pollution. What we need to discuss now is how do we fix the pollution problem inside our bodies? That question is easily answered. You must remove the pollution from inside your body, right down to the cells. You must restore balance where imbalance is happening. Removing the source of this imbalance can help you get right back on track with your life, future intact, dreams intact and most importantly your life completely intact.

What if I told you that your body was the cure? What if I also told you that if you supply your body with the right tools, it can overcome many different types of diseases, even cancer? Your body is an amazing creation. It was designed with many defense mechanisms, and unfortunately these mechanisms are being over ridden with the onslaught of environmental pollution. It is everywhere and in everything and is impossible to avoid. We must remove it if we are to help restore the balance in our bodies.

Balance is key and it is very possible and very attainable. First you must quit saying that this sounds too good to be true. It does sound that way, but I'm here to tell you that it isn't. It is out there waiting to be discovered by you. It has already been discovered by many who have restored balance to their bodies, are you next? There is a saying "don't knock it till you try it" so I am asking you to brush aside your skepticism and realize the future. That future is hope of a disease free future for those told they have a life threatening disease and have very few options.

I want to share an amazing option with you, and learning is only clicks away, don't wait, learn about this amazing new discovery that is changing lives every single day. Is your life in need of changing? Is someone you care about in need of a life changing discovery? I think you found it, or it found you, either way, here we are. Healing starts when you start to believe. Discover the truth about your body and what it can truly overcome with the right tools.

Tips on How to Prevent Cancer

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By Veronica Tabuzo

The number of cancer cases in United States is growing. That is why it is important to know how we can prevent this dreadful ailment. Did you know that even small changes in your everyday routine or lifestyle can alleviate the risk of getting this disease? Let me propose to you some tips on how you will be able to prevent getting cancer.

1. Avoid too much exposure from the sun. The most common type of cancer is the skin cancer. The most common cause of skin cancer is the sun so protect your self from too much sun exposure. The peak radiation hours are between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. So avoid being outside during these hours. Exposed parts of the body are the ears, hands and the face. Cover those areas because skin cancer usually occurs on those parts. Apply sunscreen to your skin and stay indoors for at least 20 minutes. Wear light colored clothes. Dark colors are more absorber of the heat. To cover your head and ears, wearing a hat is advisable.

2. Don't smoke. If you are a person who does not smoke, being a secondhand smoker is also bad for your health.

3. Exercise regularly. Being fat is not healthy. Get at least of 30 minute exercise at least 2 times a week.

4. Eat healthy food. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and having high-fat diet. Eat fruits and vegetables.

Many of the cancer patients these days are in need of help for their regular medications. There are nonprofit organizations that conduct seminars to educate people on how to prevent cancer. They also make research to study the possible cure for this disease. You too can help this cause by making a donation. One of the well known types of donation is the car donation. If you happen to have an old car, you can donate it to help charities that support this cause.

New Mark Hyman Special on PBS

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***Caught part of this yesterday. The program re-airs here at 3am I have it DVR'd. Mark Hyman is brilliant as usual. Check your local listings!

Saw a new Mark Hyman MD PBS special called "The Blood Sugar Solution" He is an outrageous holistic MD that believes and shows how changing your diet (and a few other lifestyle changes) can rid you of many, if not all disease. He speaks the truth!Tune in.

Get The Most Nutrition from What you Ingest

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Grandma's kitchen?
Nutri-Bullet, Vitamix, Blendtec Blender, Kitchen Aid, .....any blender you can get that will be
strong enough to pulverize the veggies and fruits to digest them better. (think baby food- easy to digest) Smoothies give you the juice plus all the fiber.

Another possibility is a juicer, any juicer that does a great job of extracting juices will do. I have a Jack Lalanne juicer it does a great job but will not juice greens (for greens you need a special juicer - or just put the greens in the blender and put them in a nut milk bag ---available at Whole Foods and other health food stores---and squeeze to extract the juice.)

If you rate the foods that you eat all day and pick the ones that are the most nutrient dense this will help you close the gaps on any deficiencies you may have. If you have been tested and shown to have defiencies eat the foods with nutrients you are lacking. You can find this information easily on the internet. This is a great site  (I put in kale- check out the nutrients!)  http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2461/2

You don't have to be perfect and pick the most nutrient dense one each time...just make sure you pick the best food most of the time, the more healthy the food/drink choices the healthier you will be!