Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men after skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Based on this statistic, most people might assume that the majority of American men are well educated about how best to fight prostate cancer, where to turn for more information and what support group an uncle or golf buddy relied on during their respective battles with the disease.

Unfortunately, this is not the case. While women regularly host breast cancer awareness and fund-raising walks across the country, men have been less proactive on matters related to their health, including essential measures such as soliciting second opinions and researching treatment options. The result of this passive approach is that the average man does not always make good, informed decisions about his own health care.

A new program is encouraging men to alter their approach to health care, at least when it comes to battling prostate cancer. Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, along with Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, have founded the "Partner’s Program" to help men with prostate cancer and their partners face the diagnosis together, encourage them to seek information regarding treatment options, and ultimately, make more well-informed treatment decisions.

This program clearly responds to an unmet need. Recently, an Us TOO- and Y-ME-commissioned survey found that, although the majority of men with prostate cancer have heard of both surgery and radiation as treatment options, up to 38 percent don’t know that other treatments, such as hormonal therapy, even exist. Even more alarming, less than 50 percent of men with prostate cancer take the time to get a second opinion on their diagnosis or proposed treatment. These facts are sure to concern anyone who loves a man at risk of developing prostate cancer.

The good news for wives and partners is the survey found that men don’t want to face prostate cancer treatment choices alone, making a resource like the "Partner’s Program" attractive for both men and women. While men are not typically as open as women on subjects such as prostate cancer, the survey found that almost 70 percent of men age 50 and older indicated that they would like their partner to play an active role in the process of choosing an appropriate course of therapy.

Now, with the help of the "Partner’s Program," the average American man may become more proactive about his health.

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CANCER the word itself makes terror in the minds of the people. It is the word which makes us feel panic. It can cause to anyone without the discrimination of age, sex, colour, class, or status. It has many reasons to conquer the human body. In olden days it was suffered a lot by the people. But now due to the modernization this can be cured with many alternative treatment or medications. We at our center provide you with the natural dietary supplements which are natural and does not cause any side effects in curing the disease.

There are many different kinds of cancers. Cancer arises out of normal cells in the body, and can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue.

The people who come to our center come with a hope of curing the disease and becoming healthy. We support you with this and as we use the alternative supplements which are natural and cure the disease with no side effects. We make you feel ease and get treated.

Cancer of the throat is cancer of the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat. It involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that have mutated from normal tissues. This growth can kill when these cells prevent normal function of vital organs or spread throughout the body, damaging essential systems.

The alternative names for throat cancer are: vocal cord cancer, laryngeal cancer, cancer of the glottis, or cancer of the pharynx. The risks of developing throat cancer increased if you are a frequent user of alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco. Cancer of the throat involves tumors on the tonsils, vocal cords, voice box (larynx) and at the base of the tongue.

The people who are considered at high risk in this disease are many. If the people are more exposed to tobacco use, more smoke with heavy consumption of alcohol, regular or excessive consumption of alcohol, is considered at high and increasing risks. Smoking and drinking alcohol combined lead to an extreme risk for the development of throat cancers. This cancer can also occur due to the enlargement of the thyroid gland called chronic goiter. It may be due to the radiation exposure and the family history of cancer or the genetic predisposition. Most cancers of the throat develop in adults older than 50. Men are 10 times more likely than women to develop throat cancers. The exact cause of throat cancer is unknown, although tobacco products are thought to play a significant role in about 80 per cent of cases.

Symptoms of this cancer depend on the type and location of the tumor. For example, lung cancer can cause coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain, while colon cancer often causes diarrhea, constipation, and blood in the stool. Some cancers may not have any symptoms at all. Like symptoms, the signs of cancer vary based on the type and location of the tumor. However, there are some of the common symptoms found in this cancer like fever, chills, night sweats, weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, malaise.

The other symptoms of throat cancer can include: 
A swelling or lump in the throat. 
A persistent cough. 
Blood-flecked phlegm. 
The sensation of something permanently stuck in the throat. 
Voice changes, such as persistent hoarseness or huskiness. 
Throat pain. 
Referred pain into the ears. 
Swallowing difficulties. 
Breathing difficulties. 
Swollen lymph glands. 
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as excessive reflux, diarrhoea or constipation.

If you experience any of the above throat cancer symptoms it is advised that you see your healthcare provider for a more thorough check so the proper diagnose and treatment can be applied.

One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to not smoke or chew tobacco. Many cancers can be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as excessive exposure to sunlight and heavy drinking. They should have some good diet so that they are not attacked with the disease. Keeping the health fit by doing the exercises, having the nutritious food intake, protecting ourselves from bad atmosphere may make us to be free from the disease. Some people at high risk for developing certain cancers can take medication to reduce their risk. But yet the treatment is aimed at destruction of the cancer and prevention of spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.

Treatment is aimed at destruction of the cancer and prevention of spread of the cancer to other parts of the body. The earlier throat cancer is diagnosed, the better the prospect of recovery. If the treatment is not given then it can grow and can cause to death. So it is better to get treated at its initial stage. The treatment needs long term recovery but if have a hope of conquering it then you can have it. You should be mentally firmed and be prepared to achieve in curing it.

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This isn’t about cancer treatment options and the like. This is from my heart to yours as a word of encouragement as you face one of the greatest battles of your life.

Getting a cancer diagnosis is probably one of the most devastating things a person has to experience. I can only imagine what a person who has heard the words, "You’ve got cancer." must feel, but that doesn’t mean I can’t sympathize with the situation and tell you that I love you.

You read all of the time about people telling you how to cope with cancer and what your treatment options are, so I’m not going to do that. What I am going to do is to tell you that you are on my heart and on my mind, and I promise to say a prayer for you every day that you will be strengthened by this journey you’re on.

My father, Willie, was having some issues with his stomach late last year. His doctors believed he had some blockage in his intestines, so they decided to do surgery to see what they could find. Well, they found something, and what they found was not promising. Daddy had a cancerous tumor that was blocking his colon.

I remember vividly sitting in the waiting room during his surgery and the doctor coming out, stone-faced, and I stood to my feet. We were expecting to hear that his surgery had gone well and the blockage had been removed. Dr. Ward looked us squarely in the eyes and said, "We’ve found cancer." My stepmother immediately started crying, but not me.

If there is one thing I know, I know that God is able. And as if that weren’t already enough, I know my dad is a trooper. I instantly thought that if anyone could get the diagnosis and beat it, surely, it was him. We affectionately call him "The Bull" because of his rough and tough exterior, but inside he’s just a sweet little pony. (smile)

I can’t say that my heart didn’t skip a beat when the doctor told us the news, but I can tell you a few things grounded me in that instance. First, my faith. Then, my love for my dad and his zest for life.

I didn’t flinch as I asked the physician, "So, what’s next?" He said, "Well, I believe I’ve removed all of it, and it doesn’t look like it has spread. But, we won’t know for sure until we receive the tests back from the lymph nodes we took in the surrounding area. That could take up to a week." Then, he reassured us Daddy was doing well from surgery and was in recovery.

I’m happy to say The Bull’s story ends well. The cancer hadn’t spread, and he would be fine. But had his tummy not been bothering him, we probably would have not known cancer was alive and well inside his body until it was too late.

I know everyone’s story doesn’t end like his. And I didn’t tell you that to make you feel bad if your experience isn’t looking like it will end well. What I do want to offer you is hope. Hope and belief that even if cancer costs you your life, that other good things may come from it like how something like this pulls and welds families together.

So, if you’re living with cancer or experienced it the way I have, through a loved one, a diagnosis doesn’t have to be the end. Everything happens for a reason. Whatever season you’re in with this disease, please know that my heart goes out to you.

And please also know that just as I ached for my father’s well-being, I ache for yours. My prayer is that a cure will be found to stave off this disease once and for all. But until it is discovered, take heart that someone out there loves you and is praying on your behalf.

May God bless you and your family as you navigate the rough waters of a cancer diagnosis. I love you. Take care.

Nicole enjoys spending time with her son, Jordan and her husband, Muri. She is also very passionate about helping people with their fight against cancer, either by assisting them with their prescription costs or offering an alternative to traditional health insurance. If you would like more information about how you can receive FREE cancer meds or if you’re interested in reducing your medical bills by up to 50%, please contact Nicole.

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I know it’s a bold statement, but I want you to know that you can cure cancer. The first thing you need to know is that cancer is not a death sentence – no matter what you have been told. When doctors say ‘there is nothing more that can be done’ they would be more accurate and, in my opinion, a lot wiser, if they said ‘there is nothing more that WE know to do’. Time and again I have seen people recover from such death sentences.

The truth is, you can take control of your health and cure cancer or any other disease that may be afflicting you. It may sound impossible in today’s environment because we are basically told that we cannot cure disease on our own, but humans have been curing themselves of disease since the beginning of humanity.

Here is a story I often tell my patients to give them some perspective. If you are not used to using a hammer or working with hand-tools and I asked you to come over to my house to help build a barn or a garage and you’re hanging onto this hammer all day long pounding nails, what do you think would happen to your hand over time from the irritation of using that hammer? You would develop calluses – thick, dead tissue that would develop where you constantly irritate the skin of your hand. Now, what do you think would happen after you put the hammer down and you stop the irritation? What happens is that the calluses go away, naturally, as a result of the body taking care of itself.

This is exactly what happens in the body relative to cancer. If you are toxic, if you are out of balance, if you are nutritionally deficient or deficient in oxygen or hydration, your immune system is going to be compromised. Your pH is going to be on the acid side, you are going to have tissue hypoxia (not enough oxygen in the body) and what happens, as a reflection of all of that, is that you can acquire a tumor. You can acquire cancer. Actually, your body has been set up as a breeding ground for cancer!

Now, what happens if you stop the irritation? What happens if you detoxify your body and you hydrate and oxygenate it and you give yourself proper nutrition and exercise? Your immune system is no longer suppressed. It can modulate into an effective state — the state that you were in prior to acquiring cancer — and the body heals itself. It gets rid of the cancer.

When the irritating toxins and conditions are gone, the body’s pH is shifted to alkaline and the immune system recovers its power — the cancer goes away. That’s how you can cure yourself of cancer.

Get to the causes of cancer and remove them — not unlike holding a hammer, having calluses, setting down the hammer, and then having no calluses. That’s how the body works and it works that way to cure cancer, to get rid of infections, and to deal with other ‘diseases’.

The body knows how to heal itself, once it is given a chance. That’s where the miracle of a natural cure for cancer can be found – it is in your own very nature. As soon as you stop doing things that create illness, and start doing things that create health, your body will have an opportunity to restore your vitality and recover your health. That is how you can cure cancer naturally.

By: Dr. James Chappell

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Ever wondered why alternative medicine is so popular? Read on to find out.

Alternative medicine is preferred to conventional medicine as it provides an easier and less painful way of curing diseases. There are certain health issues, which find a solution only in alternative medicine. Certain diseases can be cured in a better way through the use of alternative medicine. Alternative medicine provides a better personal control over health care decisions.

An important reason why alternative medicine is popular is because it is highly cost-effective. Alternative medicine treatments require the use of readily available natural substances. Therapies based on alternative medicine mostly use natural or homemade materials. Many of the alternative medicines are made from natural herbs. This makes the use of alternative medicine very economical. Its cost effective nature attracts the common masses towards it.

Practitioners of alternative medicine analyze each patient independently and encourage him/her to remain hopeful throughout the treatment. The treatment is based on the analysis of each patient, rather than his/her ailment. They believe in treating the patient and not just the disease. Most of the alternative medicine treatments involve a personal touch to the therapy. They involve individually understanding each case, rather than treating the symptoms generically.

Another very important advantage of alternative medicine is that it has no side effects. Methods such as Ayurveda and naturopathy make use of purely natural substances. which do not have any adverse effect on the body. Allergic reactions, rashes, nausea experienced by some, on using conventional medicine, are eliminated through the use of alternative medicine.

Alternative medicine involves exercises like yoga, meditation and relaxation therapies that greatly benefit the overall health of the patients.

The secret of the popularity of alternative medicine lies in the fact that it uses nature as the healer.

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Being diagnosed with any type of cancer whether it is breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer or colon cancer among other is not pleasant, but most people cringe at the thought of having to undergo traditional cancer treatments like radiology and chemotherapy. But there are other solutions in the form of alternative cancer treatment.

There has been much dispute and debate over which treatment works the best, but it is thought that combining the more severe traditional treatments with an alternative cancer treatment. This can obviously depending on the severity of the cancer, the type of cancer and on other influencing factors. It is advised that before undergoing any alternative cancer treatment, that a medical practitioner is consulted.
Some cancer treatments that are considered alternative could also just be vitamin and mineral supplements to help boost the effectiveness of the traditional treatments. Other types of an alternative cancer treatment can include massages, acupuncture, aromatherapy, and meditation.

There are many natural methods that people are beginning to use as an effective alternative cancer treatment in fighting cancer. Some of these include a substance called laetrile which is found in some fruits. Many of these have not been proven and clinically tested but people do find relief from some of their cancer symptoms and even from the after effects of radiology and chemotherapy.

Another alternative cancer treatment is the recent discovery of the positive effects of shark cartilage and also hyperbaric oxygen therapy which is using high pressure oxygen which is found in atmosphere’s higher than sea level.

If a certain alternative cancer treatment is not proven, in order to access the side effects and how well it works, you might be asked to volunteer in one of the many clinical trials that are taking place. This can be a difficult decision as you might feel worse, but could also feel great. However the decision is ultimately up to you. Of course, you will need to consult with your medical practitioner first.

With so many options nowadays, you do not have to feel distraught about the ordeal you have to face if you are diagnosed with cancer. Be sure to research all your options thoroughly and choose an alternative cancer treatment that is best suited to you and the type of cancer you have. One of them is sure to provide at least a bit of relief physically and knowing that you have explored every option.

By Isabel Rodrigues

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Alternative cancer treatments are being utilized by millions of patients, either as a sole therapy or as an additional therapy along with the traditional therapies. Patients are now seeking alternative cancer treatments at just about any and every stage of their disease from initial diagnosis to late stage.

Traditional treatments, which are somewhat less toxic than in the past, can in fact be miserable ordeals. The success of these treatments is either overstated or understated. But one thing is clear…the most promising programs are the ones that integrate traditional and alternative cancer treatments. There are practitioners trained and licensed in traditional medicine that also posses experience with alternative cancer treatments. They are making the greatest progress in the fight against cancer. They design individualized programs for each patient.

Alternative cancer treatments include, but are not limited to the following and most are of questionable benefit: biological and pharmacologic therapie such as– antineoplastans, Gaston Naessens, Revici, and hydrazine sulfate; immune therapies such as immuno-augmentative, and Issel’s whole body therapy; herbal therapies such as Hoxsey, Essiac, mistletoe, Pau d’Arco, and chaparral; nutritional therapies such as wheatgrass, macrobiotics, Moerman’s anti-cancer diet; metabolic therapies such as Gerson, Kelley’s, and Hans Nieper; adjunctive therapies such as oxygen, ozone, hyperthermia, DMSO, chelation, and live cell; energy medicine such as bioelectric, homeopathy, ayurveda, and Chinese medicine.

Also to be considered is the mind-body approaches. The most successful of practitioners will integrate various components of the alternative cancer treatments listed without being committed to a particular program.

Research and read everything you can on this subject. Seek out competent and compassionate counsel.
There is research to prove that cancer doctors spend an average of 1.3 minutes to answer their patients’ questions. Cancer requires a great deal more study and reflection since everyone truly is unique and deserves personal attention.

There is no one simple formula for success with cancer. People have overcome cancer by using conventional treatments and still others had success with experimental chemotherapy. And then, some people were successful using CAM. But in general, it seems that the majority of survivors are independent thinkers. Doctors often refer to them as ‘problem patients’. Their hopeful stories can keep you committed and inspired.

By Isabel Rodrigues

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The exact cause of cancer is not known but researchers believe the causes are as a result of an interaction between the individual’s genes and the environment. Certain risk factors also appear to predispose an individual to developing these tumors. Several factors including the stage of the cancer and the health of the patient determine treatment of choice.

There are almost 100 types of cancers from cancer of the brain to cancer of the colon.
All cancers have two main characteristics. In each case:

There is uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells forming tumors.
They have the ability to invade other cells by migrating from their original site.

There are two types of tumors, benign and malignant. Benign tumors are non cancerous; malignant tumors are called cancers. Each year over 1 million Americans are diagnosed with one of these cancers. About 1:4 deaths in the USA is a result of cancer, this is second only to heart disease. It is estimated that about 7.6 million die annually. Cancer affects all ages, races and gender.

Types of Cancers
Carcinomas: Cancer of the epithelial cells, covering the body and lining the internal organs and glands. There are two types: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Ninety percent of cancers are carcinomas.
Melanomas: Cancer of the melanocytes, the pigment of the skin
Lymphomas: Cancer of the lymph glands
Sarcomas: Cancer of the bones, muscles and blood vessels
Leukemia: Cancer of the blood

The commonest cancers are lung, colon, breast, prostate, skin, stomach and pancreatic. They account for almost 400,000 deaths in the USA annually.

Causes of Cancer
Researchers believe that the most common causes involve an interaction between the person’s genes and the environment. The small changes that occur bring about changes in the proteins that maintain and regulate body function. The common environmental factors are tobacco, radiation and asbestos.

Lifestyle choices such as diet, drugs and alcohol may also trigger changes in the cells DNA. Some cancers appear to run in the same family.

Diagnosis
A diagnosis of cancer is made by taking a medical history and doing a thorough physical examination. The type of investigations will depend on the site of the tumor. If cancer is suspected, a definite diagnosis can be made by obtaining a sample of the cancer cells for microscopic examination. This is called a biopsy. When cancer is diagnosed, there will be further investigations to determine how far the cancer has spread. The type of procedure will depend again on the location of the tumor. Investigations to detect metastases in other parts of the body may include:Computed Tomography (CT) scan, Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Risk Factors Associated ith Cancer

• Poor Diet
• Excessive use of alcohol, as in liver cancer
• Tobacco use
• Exposure to radiation and ultra violet rays as in skin cancer
• Second hand smoke
• Exposure to asbestos
• Sexual behavior as in cervical cancer
• Hormone replacement therapy

In about 1/3 of cases poor diet appeared to be a factor. Physical inactivity along with obesity and a high fat diet increases the risks. Alcohol with tobacco use increases the risk of certain cancers such as cancer of the mouth, larynx and oesophagus.

Prevention
Since the exact cause of cancer is not known, prevention lies in reducing or eliminating risk factors. In many cases this would involve lifestyle changes and self help health. There is a lot of evidence to support a healthy eating pattern, physical activity and keeping weight within limits as important.

• A diet with lots of vegetables and fruit
• A diet low in saturated fats
• Regular physical activity, about 30 minutes a day
• Regular screening for cancer such as breast, prostate, cervical and colon
• Weight control to maintain weight within limits
• Avoid tobacco use and second hand smoke
• Protect you skin from ozone depletion
• Control alcohol consumption

Treatment- Treatment will depend on the type of cancer, location, patient’s health, the stage and whether there is metastasis.

Surgery- This is the removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. In many cases the organ or gland is removed. If the tumor has spread, surgery will include removal of the new cancerous tissue and lymph nodes. Surgery is the treatment of choice in stage1 and 2 cancers only.

Radiation therapy- This is the use of high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells and to shrink tumors. Radiation may be used before surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to remove remaining cancer cells. It may also be used in the advanced stage of certain cancers to relieve symptoms. There are unpleasant side effects such as tiredness, loss of appetite and skin reactions.

Chemotherapy-This is the use of anti cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. The drugs are either given orally or into the veins. They may be administered instead of other treatments or along with other treatments. They may be given before surgery and radiation, or following surgery to kill remaining cancer cells. There are side effects such as hair loss, nausea, vomiting and menstrual changes. Other forms of treatments include:

• Hormone therapy
• Alternative medicine
• Immune therapy

By Healthyou, Registered Nurse

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