Cancer Resources

We hear a lot these days about stem cell research, but many of us are unaware of what exactly stem cells are and what can be done with them. There are several types of stem cells including adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells reside throughout the human body within tissue, blood and organs; they are plentiful and readily available. Adult stem cells refers to the stage or maturity of the stem cell. They are also found in the tissues of the umbilical cord (after live birth), spinal cord, fat, bone marrow, dental pulp, nasal cavity, brain, peripheral blood, blood vessels, skeletal muscle, skin, cornea, digestive system, retina, liver, and pancreas.

Peripheral stem cell transplantation is the process of removing the stem cells from one person and donating them to a recipient- in my case it was my brother. In most cases donors are siblings since tissue type is most identical to the patient’s own. After it had been determined that I was a perfect match for my brother, I had a physical and endless blood work. I passed my tests and then it was on to phase one.

This involved six days of receiving neupogen shots which stimulate the release of stem cells from the bone marrow into my blood so they can be harvested for my brother. It’s important during this period to drink plenty of water. I had decided to go to the hospital each day for the shots, but some people opt to inject themselves at home. The shots sting a bit and after the first several days, mild bone aches began- mostly in my hip and sternum. It was nothing that an occasional tylenol couldn’t remedy. Continue reading ‘A Personal Account of Stem Cell Donation’ »

The liver has two vital functions in your body:

1. It transforms all the nutrients, fats, proteins and sugars you consume into energy.
2. It is the waste treatment centre of your body. All excess nutrients and food by-products are either recycled and stored for future use or sent to the disposal unit – the bowels.

You can just imagine the sight and odour of the mixture of waste materials in the liver. All the rotting food waste after the stomach and intestines have sucked out all the nutrients they need to nourish your body. What a great place for destructive bacteria and cancer forming cells to breed. Rotting vegetable and plant matter produces an alkaline solution, whereas rotting animal products are acidic when mixed with digestive juices. Continue reading ‘Liver Cancer – Healing Your Liver Naturally’ »

There are stages in the cycle of colon cancer. These stages occur when the disease is first starting to grow and inhabits a spot in which to spread throughout the body. Once colon cancer starts to spread your time is shortened by how fast it grows and spreads. In each stage it moves to a different part of the colon. These stages are divided like this.

Stage 1

• Cancer forms in the mucosa’s innermost layer in the colon wall. It is then spread to the sub mucosa where it can spread to the muscle layer of the colon wall.

Stage 2

• Cancer spreads through the muscle layer of your colon wall but has not yet spread to any other organs of the body. But is right where it could start its spread through to other organs.

Stage 3

• Once it has hit this stage it is now invading the outer part of the inner wall where it will be able to starts its spread to other nearby organs or lymph nodes. The tissues near lymph nodes and organs are now vulnerable to the cancer. Once on the outer most layer of your colon wall it is free to travel to organs such as the lungs, liver and heart tissues. Continue reading ‘How to Beat Colon Cancer’ »

Steve Jobs, a celebrity due to his status as co-founder of Apple, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. Although he is most recognizable for the Apple brand, Jobs also is a member of the Board of Directors of Walt Disney and was CEO of Pixar Animation until Disney acquired the stock.

Five years later, he had his liver removed and received a transplant, indicating that the cancer had metastasized. The liver is the most common place for pancreatic cancers to spread, because blood flows from one organ to the other.

According to a report by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill abdominal transplant surgeon David Gerber, liver metastases are the main cause of death for patients with this type of cancer — so a transplant can significantly prolong survival.

But transplants pose their own risks, particularly with cancer patients. Continue reading ‘Steve Jobs and Treatment for Neuroendocrine Cancer’ »

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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. Continue reading ‘What is Lymphoma Cancer?’ »

Prostate cancer is the male equivalent of breast cancer, which plagues millions of women. Fortunately, a little precaution can reduce the dangers of prostate cancer, and might even help save your life. It is crucial for men to pay attention to their health, especially as they age. Prostate cancer is the third major cause of cancer-related deaths in men. Many men do not realize the severity of this hazardous disease and fail to receive regular prostate checkups.

Prostate cancer starts with the growth of a malignant tumor inside the prostate gland and spreads by extending into the bladder, seminal vesicles, and peritoneal cavity. It eventually metastasizes to the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, although recent studies find a small relation between increased testosterone levels and high dietary fat intake. Prostate cancer is rarely occurs in men under 40 years of age. The highest level of occurrence is greatest in African-American men over 60 years old. Increased occurrence is also associated environmental exposure to cadmium, a metallic element. The lowest incidence of prostate cancer occurs in vegetarians. Continue reading ‘The Man Killer: Prostate Cancer’ »

Worldwide cancer affects more than 10 million people each year. This number is expected to increase by 2.4% by 2020 to 14 million each year. Worldwide approximately 22 million people are living with cancer and nearly 7 million people die. The most common cancers affecting the world include lung, breast, colon/rectum, stomach, liver, prostate, cervical, esophageal, and bladder.

This Kalorama Information report – The World Market for Cancer Therapeutics and Biotherapeutics – focuses on several segments for cancer treatment. The report covers both currently marketed and late stage development cancer products. Revenues for each current market segment were generated using dollar and unit sales for each product.

The following approaches to cancer therapeutics are covered in the report:

1. Biotherapeutics

1. Monoclonal Antibodies
2. Interleukins/ Interferons
3. Kinases and Other Treatments Continue reading ‘World Market For Cancer Therapeutics And Biotherapeutics Reports Now Available On Reportsandreports’ »