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What is Lymphoma Cancer?

steffan kuntz — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:22:10 +0000

The lymphatic system is comprised of the lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, and liver. The lymph is the fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system and travels through the body via lymph vessels. The fluid contains lymphocytes – produced by the bone marrow and spleen -that fight pathogens. These cells filter the blood and collect the microorganisms inside lymph nodes. You’ll notice that during infections, you will have a palpable node in your neck, under your arms, breasts, and groin. When the pathogens are overwhelmed, toxins and byproducts produced by these cells are then filtered in the liver to be eliminated.

In lymphoma cancer, the problem lies in the lymphocytes, specifically the B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of lymphoma cancer where the B-lymphocytes have the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells under morphological studies. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, on the other hand, is a type of lymphoma that occurs without the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells. The malignant cells increase in number and size, resulting to a pooling of cells inside a lymph node. The lymph node formed will be rubbery, painless, and does not show any signs of disappearing. Lymphoma cancer is also noted with night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and unexplained fever. There are patients diagnosed with lymphoma but still live for more than 5 to 10 years, making this one of the most curable forms of cancer known to man. Biopsy of the tumor is the definitive way in diagnosing lymphoma. Imaging tests such as X-Ray, CT-Scan, and MRI along with blood tests are done in order to stage the severity of lymphoma cancer.

Treatment of lymphoma cancer can be a form or mix of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is done during the early stage, and applied only on a local area where the malignancy is noted. When the malignancy has spread in adjacent and distal parts of the body, chemotherapy is used along with immune-stimulants and corticosteroids such as prednisone. Surviving lymphoma is highly dependent on the stage when the lymphoma was diagnosed and the application of appropriate treatment. Always maintain your regular check up to see if your treatment is appropriate for you, and to monitor how the lymphoma cancer is progressing.

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What Are the Main Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Symptoms?

steffan kuntz — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:19:35 +0000

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of lymphoma characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells. These cells are seen in lymphocytes, particularly the T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes which are types of WBC’s. Lymphocytes are part of your body’s immune system, so it would be natural to have problems in fighting infections when you have lymphoma.

When a person has Hodgkin’s lymphoma, one major sign is having an enlarged, non-tender, rubbery lymph node located at the neck, armpit, chest, or groin. However, some note presence of pain when alcohol is consumed. Hodgkin’s lymphoma symptoms can also include difficulty of breathing, chest pain, or persistent cough due to a lymph node that is pressing on the air passages or lungs.

Other Hodgkin’s lymphoma symptoms are unexplained weight loss, unexplained fever, and night sweats. Fatigue can result due to anemia brought about by a weakened production and storage of RBC in the bone marrow and spleen respectively. Three Hodgkin’s lymphoma symptoms are called “B symptoms” which are weight loss, persistent fever, and night sweats. The presence of these symptoms is used when staging the disease and to determine just how aggressive the treatment would be.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma symptoms can happen in any stages of the disease. However, most types of Hodgkin’s lymphoma manifest Hodgkin’s lymphoma symptoms when the disease is already at Stage III and Stage IV. This is why it is important to undergo biopsy and other tests to confirm the presence of lymphoma so proper treatment can be given to help fight the disease. A swollen lymph node may indicate just a simple infection, but if it lasts for more than two weeks without any sign of decreasing in size, an appointment with a doctor is a must.

Treatment can range from radiotherapy, chemotherapy, to bone marrow transplant. Never miss a treatment regimen and always maintain your regular check up so you and your doctor will know if the treatment is effective or needs modification. High chance of survival is noted in treating Hodgkin’s lymphoma no matter what stage it was diagnosed, so never lose hope and join a support group to help you cope with the disease.

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Umbilical Cord Blood Miracle – How Stem Cells From Umbilical Cord Blood Help in Curing Diseases

steffan kuntz — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:16:18 +0000

When a baby is born and the umbilical cord is cut, the blood left in the umbilical cord and placenta is usually discarded as medical waste. Not any more, as such blood has been found to be a very important and rich source of stem cells, and stem cells is mankind’s latest hope in its battle against age-old fatal diseases.

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that eventually become the different types of blood cells. And as of today, about 70 medical disorders have been treated with such cells, specifically those taken from the umbilical cord. Such cells are very important in the treatment of, say, leukemia, or cancer of the blood. When patients undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy, their stock stem cells are destroyed, leaving them in a very vulnerable, almost deadly condition. Traditionally, they receive transplant from a donor via bone marrow transplant or direct normal blood transfusion. These two sources of stem cells are fraught with pain and side-effects, and it is tricky to find a donor match.

On the other hand, stem cells from umbilical cord blood are very easy to collect and transplant, and it is not painful to administer. Moreover, it is not difficult to find a family member that can provide a match. And the greatest thing of all is that umbilical cord blood is almost always free of any contamination or infection.

Stem cell transplants can save lives of people with serious diseases, such as leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells) and other cancers, or those with serious blood disorders (aplastic anemia). Recently, it has been found that such cells taken from cord blood can also be used in the treatment of brain injury, cerebral palsy, type 1 diabetes, and heart disorders.

Because of its obvious importance, umbilical cord blood and its storage in an established cord blood bank upon the birth of a baby is becoming a hot issue. The good thing is that parents nowadays have this risk-free choice.

For more information regarding how storing cord blood can protect you and your child’s future, check out umbilical cord blood.

Kayla Leeds is a veteran author who maintains a news website called Hot Daily Buzz (http://hotdailybuzz.com).

Finding a Cancer Cure Would Put the Cancer Care Industry Out of Business!

steffan kuntz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:57:23 +0000

Legally, I can’t tell you that monatomic gold cures cancer, even though scientific studies have shown that cancer patients taking monatomic gold have experienced improvement in their condition. If you want references, click on the link below. For now, I’ll just relate my viewpoint based on what I’ve read and what I’ve experienced.

I’ve never had cancer, but my mom did. She died from the TREATMENT! Her father had cancer and died. My dad’s mom had cancer and died. There’s a lot of conjecture in the medical community as to the causes of cancer. Before the industrial revolution, cancer cases were rare. Many effective cancer treatment protocols were developed prior to 1950’s, but these treatments were suppressed by the mainstream medical establishment at the behest of the pharmaceutical corporations. One natural cancer therapy that I can’t legally tell you actually works is cottage cheese and flax oil. That’s pretty simple, and totally non-toxic. Won’t kill you like chemo-therapy might, like radiation probably will.

A mineral supplement derived from gold, called monatomic gold has been used by ancient cultures throughout earth’s history as an aid in spiritual ascension. Modern scientific research has shown that subjects taking monatomic gold show an immediate increase in brain synchronization, leading to stress relief. Legally, I can’t tell you that stress causes cancer. I also won’t tell you that de-stressing will cure your cancer.

It’s also been observed that monatomic gold repairs DNA. It’s the DNA that tells the cells what to do, when and how to divide, whether to be healthy or unhealthy. Exposure to environmental toxins like petro-chemicals can damage the DNA, leading to cancer. Certain supplements have shown to aid in detoxification of these unnatural chemicals. Would you be surprised to discover that many pharmaceutical drugs are synthesized from petroleum? What connection do you think might exist between the petroleum industry and the pharmaceutical industry?

Before the prohibition era, Henry Ford produced automobiles designed to run on pure ethanol. John D. Rockefeller of Standard Oil fame used his influence to push for the prohibition of the sale of alcohol, not to stop people from drinking, but to shut down the fuel competition from Ford’s ethanol production. Ford had filling stations that were ethanol-dedicated, garnering some 25% of the fuel sales in America. Then came prohibition. Ethanol is a clean-burning fuel, producing no toxic emissions. Petroleum based fuels and petroleum refinement to make gasoline and diesel fuel produces cancer causing toxic by-products. Some of these waste by-products are used in the manufacture of cancer drugs and other pharmaceutical drugs. Read the lists of side-effects! Jeesh!

It’s time we grow up and start thinking for ourselves. Television gets most of it’s ad revenue from drug ads! Television also uses subliminal messages to program the subconscious mind to action. It’s also been discovered that brain-waves of television watchers are identical to brain-waves of subjects under hypnotic trance!

My experience taking monatomic gold is my mind is sharper. My dreams are more vivid, and I experience a greater since of synchronicity of experience. You know those “Aha!” moments? So, how might having access to a greater mental capacity effect your ability to handle health challenges? Do you think you might be able to better sort it out for yourself, rather than just blindly following the advice of some oncologist who has yacht payments to make?

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You Will Go On!

steffan kuntz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:54:24 +0000

Have you ever been affected by cancer, perhaps someone that you know has been. Chances are pretty good that you answered yes to the preceding questions. Cancer is a horrible disease, it not only affects the person carrying the disease, but it also affects the family and friends emotionally, physically, spiritually, financially, and mentally.

This article will not give you statistics, we all know how deadly cancer can be. And we all know that it can be beat through prayer and lots of hope. What this article will give you is encouragement, because as bad as cancer can be, look at the people that it has brought together via the Susan G. Komen walk and other agencies. People seem to bond in an especially difficult time. They seem to come together for the good. They open their hearts, their minds, and their resources. People become spiritual and call out to a higher source, even though they had none in the past. Families that were broken in two, become one.

Cancer is out of hand, you can’t look anywhere without reading or seeing about how it is causing such panic in peoples lives and homes…..Still you can go on, you must go on. Whether you are the person affected or a family/friend. You will go on! There may be times where it seems like you cannot, but this is when you must reach inside of yourself and become the person that your creator has destined you to be. he has not destined you to fail, but to succeed. To be a hero to someone (maybe yourself.) You can be an inspiration to someone, and if you inspire just one, only one…you have succeeded. A quote from a famous song says that there is a hero inside of you and I know that our creator has not destined you to fail. You will go on.

So to answer the question in the summary of this article, can cancer be a blessing….yes cancer most certainly can be a blessing.

James DePelma is a noted public speaker and author. His book entitled, “You will go on” is amazing reading. No matter what you are going through in life, you will go on. In his public speaking appearances, through his use of funny antidotes and humorous/emotional life stories, you will be held in a trance and hold onto his every word. He has been in the valley (many times) and has always come out a stronger person for it. Book him for a speaking engagement and become inspired. Read his book and become transformed. Go to http://www.wix.com/eightpak/4anastasia and read about how you can help out one little 4 year old girl that has just begun the battle of her life. You will be blessed.

10 Warning Signs Of Leukemia And Why You Need To Know Them

steffan kuntz — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:11:28 +0000

Why is it necessary that you know the warning signs of leukemia?

Here’s why…Leukemia, just like any other type of cancer, is a complicated disease. It has many different types.

There is the acute type and the chronic type. Both have the same leukemia signs but the time frame they exhibit the signs varies.

The acute type starts and develops into a full-blown cancer very quickly. It is very common in children. It is deadly because it can overrun your body within a short period of time. This is why you must know what signs to look out for. You must not also disregard its signs.

The chronic type grows very slowly that it does not show any visible signs for years. But even if it’s slow-growing, it must be treated because it can eventually lead to death. You must also be aware of the subtle signs it manifests.

So, what are the 9 warning signs of leukemia?

1) Anemic appearance which includes unusual tiredness, extreme weakness, paleness, and shortness of breath

2) Repeated bouts with flu-like symptoms that include chills, fevers and nightsweats

3) Excessive, constant and unusual bleeding such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums and minor wounds that continue to bleed

4) Swelling of the abdomen which explains the next important sign…

5) Poor appetite

6) Limping when walking which may be caused by pain in the bones or joints

7) Swelling in the lymph nodes located in your neck or youe armpits

Weight loss

9) Supersensitive to bruising

Remember that this is just a guideline. You cannot be certain that the signs listed are 100% leukemia signs but it’s better to be safe than sorry. See a doctor and find out if these are warning signs of leukemia or another important disease.

For more info, see Facts About Leukemia

Belen Tanghal is a health enthusiast and believes prevention is the key to winning the war against cancer. Her website at http://www.your-cancer-prevention-guide.com/ offers easy-to-comprehend information on why cancer starts and steps on prevention.

Leukemia – What You Should Know About It

steffan kuntz — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:26:50 +0000

There are many different types of leukemia, but all are a malignant disease of the white blood cells of the body. The cause of all types is still uncertain. Each type is determined by the specific blood cell involved and the length of time the illness lasts. Leukemia exists in both an acute ad chronic form: it is detected when the blood is examined.

When the cell group known as the lymphocytes is affected, the disease is called lymphocytic leukemia. When the monocytes are involved, it is known as monocytic leukemia. And when the polymorphonuclear cells are involved, it is called myeloid leukemia.

The myeloid form attacks a younger age group than the lymphocytic. These two types are the ones seen most commonly, but almost all of what is noted here applies to leukemia in general.

Leukemia is more common in males than in females. The outcome of the disease depends upon the type, and whether it is in the acute or chronic form.

Symptoms. In acute cases, the onset is usually quite rapid and resembles an acute infectious disease. The earliest symptoms may be high fever, diffuse aches and pains, and severe weakness. Painful ulcerations of the mouth are not uncommon. There may be bone pain.

The course is unusually rapid, progressive, and downhill. There are hemorrhages of the mucous membranes of the mouth and into the skin. In the chronic case the disease develops stealthily and is discovered often during the course of a routine medical examination. The patient loses weight, appetite, and strength. He has night sweats and feels weak.

In the lymphatic form there is almost always swelling of the lymph glands. Sometimes the patient complains of pain in the abdomen in the area where the spleen lies. This is because that organ enlarges as the disease progresses. There is evidence of hemorrhaging – the patient bleeds from the mouth and develops blood spots under the skin. Weakness becomes more severe and the patient develops anemia.

Complications. Because of the diminished resistance of the patient, he is subject to complications from secondary infections. Another serious problem is hemorrhage, frequently into the intestinal tract. Or it may involve any organ system.

Prevention. There is no way to prevent the onset of leukemia. There are many courses of treatment available which can prolong the life of the patient and even permit him to carry on his normal activity. Care must be taken to avoid secondary infection. There is no known cure, but with new research the outlook for patients with this illness continues to improve.

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Cancer Prevention – Good News For Vegans

steffan kuntz — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:24:50 +0000

As far as scary words in the English language go, “cancer” is near the top of the list. The good news is that we don’t have to wait around simply hoping that cancer doesn’t affect us and our loved ones. According to scientists in the UK, effective cancer prevention starts with the food on your plate.

The British Journal of Cancer reports optimistic news for vegans. British scientists studied the diets of over 61,000 men and women for 12 years. At the end of 12 years, the scientists recorded how many subjects developed stomach, bladder, ovarian, and lymphatic cancers in the three dietary categories reviewed: vegan, pescetarian, and omnivore. For each type of cancer tested, vegans developed a significantly lower number of cases than did meat eaters.

The National Cancer Institute currently predicts that stomach cancer will be diagnosed in over 21,000 American men and women in 2010 and will cause over 10,000 deaths. The lifetime risk of stomach cancer is 1 in 113.

Of men and women born today, 2.41% can expect to be diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer during their lifetimes. That’s 1 in 41 people. Almost 71,000 American men and women are diagnosed annually with bladder cancer and over 14,000 of these bladder cancer cases prove fatal.

For women born today, 1.4% can expect a diagnosis of ovarian cancer during their lifetimes. The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and over 14,000 women will die of ovarian cancer in 2010.

The National Cancer Institute predicts that over 70,000 American men and women will be diagnosed with lymphoma in 2010 and that more than 20,000 of these cases will prove fatal.

The position of the American Dietetic Association on vegan diets is that they are associated with fewer cases of cancer as well as fewer cases of type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and death from heart attacks. Some nutrients that the ADA regards as healthy and particularly high in vegan diets are fruits, vegetables, nuts, soy products, fiber, and phytochemicals (phyto=related to plants).

Don’t let yourself and your loved ones become a statistic. Join Gobble Green in the movement for disease prevention and make the transition to a vegan diet in 2010.

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Natural Lymphedema Treatment

steffan kuntz — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:23:13 +0000

Living with lymphedma makes it very tough for us to rise above the illness, as we look in the mirror we see ourselves, and we recognize how others see us, and yes it could be a struggle. However, we are strong, and stress is one of our number one enemies.

Stress will create even more issues that create even a bigger disparity in our healing energy. Let’s rap a little about what lymphedema is, and then we’re going to take some deep cleaning breaths, and move on to what you can do to help to keep yourself healthy physically and emotionally. A disorder in the lymphatic system gives rise to the condition known as lymphedema. Lymph vessels are the areas where the lymph collects in the standard body, the vessels return this liquid back to the blood after absorbing the pathogens and microbes.The flow of lymph in the lymphatic vessels is in one direction as the vessels have valves that allow for omnidirectional flow only.

The lymphatic liquid can stay in the tissue spaces if the lymphatic vessels are blocked, due to some reason-this causing swelling in the area where the liquid amasses.

The reoccurrence of cancer may severely irritate the lymphedema, this is typically as the presence of cancers pulls the mineral sodium and this could cause further along in treating or handling edema, these cures should not be used alone and need to be used to support standard treatment methodologies. As I stated earlier there is not any cure, and you’ll need to control your lymphedema with a comprehensive treatment plan. The herbs and nutritive supplement affect every individual differently, and in a number of cases they’re terribly beneficial in handling edema, but shouldn’t be utilized by themselves. Treatment possibilities will include massage, compression threads, and pharmaceuticals together with herbs and additions to give you the patient the most benefit in an effective and safe demeanour. Additional weight means your body has to work harder, as does your circulatory system. Detox your diet cutting out coffee, alcohol, fatty foods, and ready-made foods high in sodium, highly processes glucose foods, white bread, red meats synthetic sweeteners, soda, and employ a water filter if you’re drinking town water. Chlorine in the water is really unhealthy, and malevolent.

An extraordinarily feeble solution of peroxide in a spray bottle can be employed to end cleaning the fruit ), use natural sea salt for cooking, natural herbal teas ( I think of myself as a vegan, but alas my folks isn’t, but I have found from my own experience that herbal flavored teas make glorious marinates for organic chicken, many heavenly flavours to select from ). Derived from pineapple stems, helps cut swelling, swelling and studies indicate it is useful in fighting bacteria and viruses. People with allergies to pineapple, or on blood thinners shouldn’t take this. Boost immune cell function, help in circulation, and ease swelling across the body. Is an acid herb that promotes improved circulation, treats phlebitis; ease swelling, increases capillary strength and swelling.

Is an Ayurvedic herb and has anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is believed to increases circulation; decreases swelling, and cleansing.Adding 0.5 tsp ( one gm ) powdered ginger to one cup water.

Help clear poisons from the body, and promote relaxation, and better sleep. Two capsules ( two hundred magnesium to 400 mg calcium taken in pm ).

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8 Common Signs of Child Leukemia

steffan kuntz — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:21:30 +0000

How can you identify whether your child has leukemia? Here are some common warning signs of child leukemia that you should be aware.

1. Infection
Normally child leukemia will cause high fever and it will not react to antibiotic. It is generally caused by a lack of white blood cells, specifically mature granuloctyes. While it produces high white blood cell count and these cells do not preserve against infection.

2. Abnormal bruising and bleeding
Child leukemia will reduce the production of blood platelets and will also cause bruises; the kid will some time bleed more than normal even from a small cut. In some cases, the child may also experience from recurrent nosebleeds.

3. Bone pain and joint pain
Bone pain and joint pain are the most common symptoms of child leukemia. Both bone pain and joint pain are due to the deposition of leukemic cells under the layer of the bone surface.

4. Swelling of the abdominal region
Child leukemia usually causes enlargement of the liver and swelling of the liver can normally be recognized as the stomach of the child will always in fullness condition.

5. Swollen lymph nodes
Child leukemia will also influence the lymph nodes, and swollen lymph nodes are easily recognized near the body surface of the child. Tests such as MRI scan and CT scan are able to detect the swollen lymph nodes within the abdomen or chest.

6. Enlargement of the thymus
Swelling of thymus or lymph nodes inside the chest of the child can tighten the nearby windpipe. This will cause the child to have difficulty in breathing, coughing and suffocation.

7. Vomiting and headache
Spreading of the leukemic cells outside of bone marrow is called extramedullary spread. It can spread to the central nervous system, lungs, ovaries, testicles, heart, kidneys, and intestines.

8. Extreme fatigue and weakness
Leukemic cells can extend to the gums and causes pain and bleeding. When leukemia spreads to the skin, it can lead to dark colored spots.

If AML is detected under the skin or other body parts, the condition may be called granulocytic sarcoma. Children with AML may feel extreme fatigue, slurring of speech and weakness.

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