Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of death and affects one out every six men. It is twice as common in the african american population. It is caused by free radicals, damage to DNA, excessive salt, stress, animal protein, fat, lack of exercise, and hormonal imbalance. It is in fact a slow growing tumor.
During the initial stage of the disease there are hardly any symptoms. But once the cancer reaches the an aggressive stage patient starts to develop severe symptoms.
Prostate gland is one of the vital glands present in men that play a main role in reproductive system. It nourishes the sperm keeping it alkaline and motile. It also helps in transporting the sperm. During the advanced stage of prostate cancer, abnormal cancerous cell travels through blood and start spreading to other organs of the body especially liver, lungs, kidney, and etc.
Few of the symptoms that develop with prostate cancer are
Urinary incontinence: The uncontrollable flow of urine. It occurs due to the various pressure factors of the urinary bladder. Patient may feel distressed due to urinary incontinence. Victim’s life quality will be drastically reduced possibly resorting to the use of a diaper.
Trouble urinating: Patient may feel difficulty while passing urine, experiencing an irritating or burning sensation.
Decreased force in the stream of urine: Force with which urine usually flows is reduced and urine flows with a low pressure.
Blood in your urine: Blood stains may occur while the patient passes urine turning the urine red.
Blood in your semen: When men ejaculates blood spots are found in the semen.
Swelling in your legs: Patients leg may start swelling because of the less amount of excretion of urine.
Discomfort in the pelvic area: Due to the retention of fluid, patient may feel discomfort able in the pelvic area.
Prostate cancer victims may also face back pain or hip pain as a result of prostate cancer cells spreading to the bones.
There are different types of treatment of prostate cancer, but still the cure rate is low during the advanced stage of the disease. The various types of treatment include prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, etc.
Even though most doctor’s promise to provide complete cure, survival rates among patients remains the same. Most methods of treatment cause adverse side effects and it causing the patient to live with life long disabilities.
If you’re well aware of the biological, physiological functions of the prostate gland you can easily identify the disease with change in symptoms and a cure is possible at an early stage.
The 90 day PSA ZERO™ Program has been developed based on years of education, research and the proven results of Dr. Steve Bedi. The invaluable information provided here will allow you to utilize this cutting edge bio technology to repair and stabilize DNA damage. With the PSA ZERO Program you can eliminate the metabolic disturbances and excessive free radicals which are known to cause cancer and disease. You will be tested, monitored and results will be measured by your physician. Be sure to work closely with your Doctor.
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In the previous years, women aged 60 and above were the ones most prone to cervical cancer. But with the 2009 report, an alarming 58% of these cases were women within the age range of 40 and 50 years old only. With such stats, it is therefore important to know the signs of cervical carcinoma so that its symptoms can be contained. Advanced cases of this type of medical condition can become invasive, which means that there is a very good chance that the cancer cells will afflict surround tissues and muscles as well. So what are the most common signs of cervical cancer?
1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding. Abnormal bleeding or signs of unusual blood spotting is one of the more common signs of the pre-cancer stages of the cervix. It may come in various forms like: blood spotting between menstrual periods, bouts of heavy and light menstruation, vaginal bleeding after sex, blood spotting after the menopausal stage and even vaginal bleeding after douching. In some cases, the woman may experience unusual discharge between menstruation’s. It is imperative to get pelvic exams if you have one or more of these symptoms. Though these are indications of the possible onset of cervical cancer, these are also symptoms of other medical complications regarding the woman’s reproductive system.
2. Pain during sexual intercourse. Vaginal bleeding is often preceded by pain during sexual intercourse. This may be due to the increased sensitivity or inflammation of the tissues and muscles of the cervix. In advanced stages, pain in this area is an indication that the cancer cells have already spread out to the surrounding areas. 3. Pain during normal bodily functions. Two other signs of cervical cancer include pain during peeing and bowel movement. Pain brought about by UTI or urinary tract infection is another indication that the muscles of the reproductive system is on a hyper sensitive stage.
Sign 1,There is a lump in the breast cancer, and the texture of mass is relatively hard can be moved.
Sign 2,The Nipple discharge is red, yellow, or colorless but you can not touch the bump in the breast. Of which about 15% are malignant.
Sign 3, As breast cancer patients is often accompanied by hyperplasia, So few patients have varying degrees of breast pain or tingling, Do not mistakenly believe that “cancer pain who do not, those non-cancer pain.” .
Sign 4, Other changes, such as nipple desquamation, Erosion, Retraction, Both sides of the Breast asymmetry, And local skin with mild depression and so on. Than that for early signs for early detection and early treatment.
Sign 5: Nipple retraction If your nipple turns inward, it may be a sign of breast cancer. Report any new nipple abnormality to your physician.
Sign 6: Nipple discharge Any nipple discharge other than breast milk needs to be checked out, especially if it is red or red-brown. A bloody discharge could be caused by cancer. Your doctor may do a “ductogram” to check it out. The secretion can also be checked under a microscope to see if it contains cancer cells.Non-cancerous discharge Most fluid discharges are not cancer. If the secretion is milky or a clear green, it is unlikely that it is caused by cancer. Instead, it may be due to an infection or injury.
Sign 7: Underarm lymph node swelling Even small breast tumors that cannot be felt can cause swelling or a lump in underarm lymph nodes. Report swollen lymph nodes to your doctor.Non-cancerous swollen lymph nodes Unrelated infections in your body can cause lymph nodes to.
How to do breast self-examination.
First of all, You observe the shape of the breast with the eyes by looking at your breasts in the mirror. You should pay attention to the symmetry of both sides of the breast, In particular, if The both sides of the nipple is at the same level. If there is a new obvious phenomenon that both sides of the Breast Appearance is asymmetric that sufficient attention should be caused, Also, do not forget to look for weather there are the stains in the underwear which is secreted by nipple.Next, touch of self-testing. Sitting or supine position, with the left hand touch your right breast, clockwise. Then with the right hand touch your left breast, counterclockwise. If you find a certain part of the breast glands thickening, nodules or lumps and other changes, should draw attention should go to the hospital as soon as possible for further examination rent.
