Cancer Resources

Vitamin D sure is in the news a lot lately. In fact, a recent statistic showed that up to 80 percent of American adults are deficient in vitamin D! That’s a startling fact, especially considering all of the health benefits vitamin D can have, from keeping your heart healthy to staving off dementia and cancer. Now, a new study has shown that there’s an asthma-vitamin D connection – especially if you’re a mom-to-be. Let’s take a look at this recent discovery.

An insufficiency of Vitamin D may be linked to the severity of asthma symptoms in children, according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. According to the study, a higher intake of vitamin D by pregnant women can reduce the risk of asthma in children as much as 40 percent.

Pregnant women who were vitamin D deficient had more of a chance of having a child who suffered from asthma and other allergies, according to the studies. The study was the first performed on children and the link to vitamin D concerning asthma. Continue reading ‘Skin Cancer – Breathe Right – The Surprising Link Between Asthma and Vitamin D’ »

Melanoma skin cancer does not just form where you get the most sun. Many people think that they only need to check the areas of their skin that are regularly exposed to the sun.

While this is good practice, don’t ignore the rest of your body. My brother found his melanoma growth on his upper thigh, and he has never worn shorts in his life. He always kept check on his arms, legs, face etc, but when a cut that wouldn’t heal showed up on his inner thigh, he didn’t think it could possibly be melanoma skin cancer, because he had never got any sun there.

So, when you are giving your body the “once over” check… don’t ignore the skin that is always covered, and check places like your underarms, thighs, etc, and get someone to check the backs of your legs and your back and neck, and scalp. Continue reading ‘Melanoma & Skin Cancer – Watch For Melanoma Where the Sun Don't Shine’ »

Do you love to lay for long periods in the sun, allowing its warmth to gently turn your white skin into a golden tan? Are swimming, playing at the beach, and staying out all day at the top of your summer fun list? John and Maggie certainly felt that way 40 years ago! But 20 years ago, they got a serious wake-up call. That’s when they both were diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.

The least dangerous of the three types of skin cancer (melanoma being the worst), they didn’t think much of it at first. But after the first session of freezing the growths off, they changed their minds in a hurry! Freezing may sound cold, but it feels hot, like you are being burned and it hurts! Continue reading ‘Think Ahead to Help Prevent Skin Cancer Treatment in Your Future’ »

Skin cancer has now been linked to deficiencies in the diet. Carcinogens that are consumed can form cancer when they infiltrate cells and corrupt the DNA. This causes the mutation of the DNA which converts the normal cells into malignant cells. The way your body fights off these mutations is through boosting your immune system through a healthy diet and nutritional supplementation. This is good news because it gives you the power to help your body in its fight against this disease.

In addition to a healthy diet and nutritional supplementation your body also needs antioxidants. The antioxidants can actually deactivate free radicals which cause an oxidation process to occur that allows the carcinogens to enter into normal cells. You don’t want that if you are concerned about living your life to the fullest. Continue reading ‘Skin Cancer Prevention Through Nutrition’ »

Skin cancer occurs when an uncontrollable cell growth happens on the epidermis of the skin. Such grown cells multiply and form tumors on the outer surface of the skin, and they are clearly visible. This helps the medical practitioners to detect the cancer at an early stage.

The skin cancer is caused by the exposure of sun rays. There are three types of skin cancers. And further, each type is classified into two kinds, one is Non-melanoma and other is Melanoma. Of them Melanoma is the more dangerous and may lead to death. Continue reading ‘Skin Cancer – Alternative Treatment’ »

“Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all’s right with the world.”

Now that is a quote from Ada Louise Huxtable and it sure is true. For many people, summer is the time to go back to their childhood, to relieve themselves of the stress that they have gone through for the past seasons, and to just bask in what nature has to offer. This is the time when all cares are usually set aside and it is the season to enjoy. After all, this is the best part of the year when you can do pretty much everything and it is the time when you can spend a lot of time with loved ones and family. That is the beauty of summer.

This is the time that people usually get out of their houses and just take in the rays of the sun. But if you just do not know, having too much sun on your skin can not be that good. See, it can lead to skin cancer and this is why you should know just what to do to protect your skin against such a condition. Continue reading ‘Defend Your Skin Against Cancer’ »

Skin is the final layer and largest organ of our human system. Skin is made up of multiple layers of mesoderm tissues which protect our muscles, ligaments, bones and other internal organs lying underneath. Human skin is a thin layer which acts as a protecting agent from infections and pathogens, excessive water loss, and insulation. It regulates and maintains the human body temperature without any fluctuations.

Skin helps in sensation, synthesis, storage of vitamin D and vitamin B which helps in cell growth and reproduction, secretion of sweat. For breathing it absorbs small amount of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. There are various skin types like oily, dry, normal, combination skin. Continue reading ‘How to Prevent Skin Cancer and a Malign Melanoma’ »

According to the Mayo Clinic, all three types of skin cancer are on the rise. These include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and the most serious form – melanoma. The good news is that almost all forms are preventable by avoiding sun exposure or other forms for ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is also true that early detection can result in successful treatment of even the most aggressive types of skin cancers.

So what exactly causes skin cancer?

Cancerous cells are most likely to form on parts of your body that have the most exposure to sun. The most vulnerable areas include your face, lips, scalp, chest, neck, arms, hands and women’ s legs. You might be surprised to learn that cell malignant cells can also develop in areas of your body that are rarely (or never) exposed directly to sunlight. These areas include between your toes, under your toenails or fingernails, the palms of your hands, and the genital area. Continue reading ‘Skin Cancer – Facts You Need to Know’ »

Skin cancer is on a definite rise amongst people all over the world and this is becoming a major cause for concern for those who’re constantly under the glare of the sun. Skin cancer is known to be caused by overexposure to UV radiation which can be direct or indirect. This is particularly harmful for those whose jobs or work entail traveling or those who’re always on the move.

The sun’s rays can be harmful but it is next to impossible to ensure complete isolation from it because then one would have to stay cooped up indoors all the time and that is not what one can afford in these times. The best way is to ensure that the UV rays are prevented from harming your skin. As is usually believed, skin cancer does not always have symptoms like sunburns which means that you could have already been inflicted by the disease and in the first few stages you will be completely unaware of it. Shocking and terrifying, isn’t it? Well you don’t have to go sick with worry because we have a few tips to ensure that you’re well protected from the glare of the sun. Continue reading ‘Sun Protection For Yard Work’ »

You have spent too much time in the sun and have found brown spots on your skin. Is it cancer of the skin or not? That is something that your primary care physician can answer, but it is good to go prepared. Getting to know all there is about that spot on your skin is the most important thing you could be doing while waiting to go see the doctor about it. There are some things to know to determine if it skin cancer or not. When you go to the doctor you can be prepared with the following information:

1. Oozing or bleeding of the skin- If you have this type of skin, chances are there is a case of skin cancer. This is not always the case, but if you are having such a symptom, it is best to consult your doctor right away. Oozing or bleeding of the skin if you are wondering is it skin cancer or not can be a sure sign that there is a informality in your skin.

2. Change in size or color of skin- This is a subtle change that can be missed if you are not paying attention to the way your skin is forming. Looking at your skin everyday, you can see that it remains mainly one color and size. Lumps and sizes of moles on your skin can be a red flag to the normal type of skin. Be conscience of your body and know when there is a degree of change to your skin. Continue reading ‘Skin Cancer Symptoms and Symptoms’ »