Category Archives: Cancer

10 Well-Known Techniques That Make the List of Alternative Medicine Treatments

A huge smorgasbord of ailments affects so many people from all walks of life worldwide. Of course, prescribed medications by Western physicians are continuously utilized to help treat or correct these conditions. But because of the need for holistic relief and betterment, alternative medicine is already included in most of the treatments of the health disorders. When the approach is said to be holistic, it means that both mental, emotional, and physical aspects. Some patients even entirely rely on these alternative medicine treatments to prevent any chemical impurities from entering their bodies that could possibly aggravate their condition.

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Top 7 Benefits of Liquid Fish Oil

Health supplements are getting a lot of attention these days basically because of the increasing awareness to good health and longevity. Many people resort to natural sources of vitamins, minerals and even fatty acids. Liquid fish oil is one of the most sought after natural sources of Omega 3 fatty acids [(EPA) eicosapentaenoic acid & (DHA) decosahexaenoic acid]. It is usually in liquid form, which makes it a lot easier and faster to absorb. It also contains a much higher amount of Omega 3 fatty acids as compared with gel or tablet forms of the supplement.

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Top 5 High Protein Diet Risks

Protein is known to make you full longer during weight loss plans. It also facilitates muscle repair and muscle mass increase. These are the main reasons why many people opt for the high protein diet. This diet is also known as the “Drinking Man’s Diet”, “Carbohydrate Counting Diet”, and “Atkin’s Diet”. More animal sources of protein are taken in large amounts with some fruits and vegetables to supply a minimum amount of carbohydrate. The high protein diet runs under the principle that there still has to be a carbohydrate source to provide an immediate energy source. Since the carbohydrates in this diet is only very minimal, then your body will use the stored fats as the energy source. This will enable you to lose much weight.

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10 Basic Types of Breast Cancer Tumors

Breast cancer is now having full attention from the medical world. So many women battle this disease every day for the rest of their lives.  Although it is normally called breast cancer or cancer of the breast, this actually has so many types. Breast cancer tumors can be non-invasive, invasive, and rare. Your oncologist should identify your breast cancer very well so that proper treatment and management can be given head-on. Being familiar with the type of breast cancer that you have also depends on your eagerness to get over this condition.

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5 Need-To-Know Facts About Bronchial Cancer

Bronchial cancer is one of the most common causes of death. It is cancer that has two categories—small cell bronchial cancer and non-small cell bronchial cancer. Small cell bronchial cancer happens to 20 percent of cases (mostly smokers) and the non-small cell bronchial cancer is comprised of carcinoma (large cell, squamous cell) and adenocarcinoma. Mesothelioma is a types of bronchial cancer that is very deadly. It grows in the surrounding tissue of your lungs. This type afflicts those exposed to insulation materials and asbestos, among others.

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4 Categorized Facts You Need to Know About Bowel Cancer

The  digestive system is a very indispensible organ system. With a normal-functioning digestive system, you can be assured that you receive the right nutrients that your body needs. In your GIT or gastrointestinal tract, you will find the bowel. This is the end part of your digestive tract where the food is absorbed (small intestines) and eliminated (large intestines). The large intestines serve as the last terminal for the food to transit your body. Water is absorbed and fecal material is formed here.

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Top 10 Medical Reasons to Quit Smoking Now

 

Health has always been considered as the greatest wealth that anyone could ever have. If you have perfect health, then you could do anything that you could possibly can to improve your life. You could work and be productive. You could have the chance to enjoy the fruits of your long, hard labor with your loved ones and friends. But there are some diversions that prevent you from having all these—vices.

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Cervical Cancer and HPV: A Closer Look

What is the relationship between cervical cancer and human papilloma virus (HPV)?

It is estimated that up to 80% of women will acquire genital HPV infection at least once in their lifetime regardless of their lifestyles or ages. The risk of HPV infection starts from the first sexual encounter and lasts throughout a woman’s life. Continue reading

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Cervical cancer is one of the most common diseases among women globally. In Malaysia, it is the second most common cancer in women. In Singapore, more than 1 case of cervical cancer is diagnosed every 2 days and more than 1 woman dies of cervical cancer every week. It is evident that human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is associated with high risk of developing cervical cancer. But what can be done to prevent the development of the cancer? Continue reading