Cancer Resources

Knowing that breast cancer is the second most common kind of non-skin cancer following lung cancer and the fact that it is the fifth common cause of cancer related death it would be wise to read on breast cancer articles to help one’s self and to become fully aware of its nature.

Gathering information about breast cancer is not hard. One can use technology such as the internet to browse on breast cancer articles. If internet is not available there are still other means to be consciousness of the risks and dangers of breast cancer. Newspapers, magazines, tabloid, and all over forms of media constantly feature issues and concerns about it.

Why is it so important to read breast cancer articles and be aware of the disease? It is imperative because of the fact that every individual both male and female can suffer this kind of ailment. Regardless of age, race or ethnicity one is still susceptible to it. In a data released by the American cancer Society it shows that for the year 2009 alone an approximate number of 40,170 women are expected to die because of the dreadful disease. Meanwhile, 1910 cases of it are also expected to happen among men. In addition, an estimated number of 440 men will die in cancer. Continue reading ‘Develop Awareness Through Reading Breast Cancer Articles’ »

Exposure to hazardous asbestos has been a problem for over a century.  The common form of exposure typically came from the workplace.  However, that has changed as asbestos has been found in the water supplies of various municipalities.  One interesting study is called, “Cancer mortality in relation to asbestos in municipal water supplies.” By Wigle DT – Arch Environ Health. 1977 Jul-Aug;32(4):185-190.  Here is an excerpt: “Abstract – The mortality experience of twenty-two municipalities in Quebec grouped by evidence of exposure to asbestos fibers in water supplies (known high, possible high, and probable low exposures) was evaluated. Excess mortality due to cancer of the stomach (males), pancreas (females), and lung (males) was observed in the two municipalities with known high exposures. The excesses among males have been due to occupational exposure to asbestos. The absence of excess mortality due to pancreatic cancer among males suggested that the excess among females was not due to waterborne asbestos. The study therefore did not reveal evidence of excess cancer mortality that could be attributed to exposure to asbestos in drinking water.” Continue reading ‘Asbestos Exposure in the Water Supply and Excess Cancer Mortality’ »

YOU often cough? Every so often, so never stop, even to bleed? Also shortness of breath, fever, and weight loss? If yes, do not underestimate these things. That could be a symptom of lung  cancer, silent killer which until now still difficult to cure.

Lung cancer is a tumor that grows in the lung, which mostly comes from cells in the lung. But lung cancer can also come from cancer in other body parts that spread to the lung. According to Prof. Dr. Faisal Yunus MD, Ph.D., FCCP, expert of lung disease from MH Thamrin Hospital, lung cancer is the cancer most often occurs, both men and women. This cancer is also one major cause of cancer deaths.

“Rarely people affected by this disease can survive for years. At least one year. Lung cancer is not like cancer in common, which still can be treated,” he said.  Continue reading ‘Are You Threatened Lung Cancer Attack?’ »