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		<title>Male and Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Male Breast Cancer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Male breast cancer is a deadly disease that people need to be aware of. Breast Cancer effects not just females but males also. Most people don&#8217;t know that the male breast cancer symptoms are very similar to that of females. It does not happen as often to men. Male breast cancer statistics shows that it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Male breast cancer is a deadly disease that people need to be aware of. Breast Cancer effects not just females but males also. Most people don&#8217;t know that the male breast cancer symptoms are very similar to that of females.</p>
<p>It does not happen as often to men. Male breast cancer statistics shows that it effects a very small amount of men. Male breast cancer pictures look just like pictures female breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness for men is very important. Male breast cancer treatment is available.</p>
<p>Prevention of male breast cancer is important. You should talk to your doctor if you think you might have male breast cancer. The breast cancer in men causes are not well known. It is important that you speak to them.<br />
There are numerous organizations and charities that are there to support awareness of breast cancer. Donating to those organizations can help them find a cure. Male breast cancer and breast cancer in general can be removed if caught early. It is important to be checked regularly.</p>
<p>A healthy life style with vitamins and nutrition may help prevent breast cancer in males. Certain gene mutations BRCA1 or BRCA2 can make you more likely to develop breast cancer. Your doctor can check for this. HIS breast cancer awareness has more information on this topic as do most medical sites about breast cancer.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for September 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for September 2011 relates to Cancer Directory. Online health directory including cancer, bladder cancer, lung dancer, melanoma, mesothelioma, musculoskeletal, carcinoid, oncology, pregnancy associated, eye cancer and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for September 2011 relates to <a href="http://www.cancerlisting.com/">Cancer Directory</a>. Online health directory including cancer, bladder cancer, lung dancer, melanoma, mesothelioma, musculoskeletal, carcinoid, oncology, pregnancy associated, eye cancer and more.</p>
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		<title>Proper Knowledge about Cancer During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cancer and Pregnancy Because of the increase in the number of pregnant women, there is also a corresponding increase in the incidence of cancer to women. Likewise, because of the insistence of health-monitoring agencies that prenatal ultrasound examinations become permanent and mandatory in all pregnancies, there is also an increase in the number of pregnancies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cancer and Pregnancy</p>
<p>Because of the increase in the number of pregnant women, there is also a corresponding increase in the incidence of cancer to women. Likewise, because of the insistence of health-monitoring agencies that prenatal ultrasound examinations become permanent and mandatory in all pregnancies, there is also an increase in the number of pregnancies wherein expectant mothers were discovered to have maternal tumors. While the increase in figures may be thought to be alarming, it is not really so because that only means those stringent measures in monitoring pregnancies are now in place to better keep every pregnancy safe.</p>
<p>What to Do with Cancer During Pregnancy</p>
<p>In most cases, a woman is already aware of her cancerous condition even before pregnancy. In such cases, women are commonly advised not to get pregnant lest she will be putting her life and that of the baby at risk. Nonetheless, when a woman wishes to be pregnant, the condition is religiously monitored so as to keep both mother and her baby safe. Such situations demand regular and thorough checkup to make sure that one&#8217;s pregnancy is on schedule and there is no risk of complications.</p>
<p>If the continuance of pregnancy is very risky to both mother and baby, a caesarian section delivery is commonly resorted to terminate pregnancy early on and to prevent complications. After the delivery, only then can a more aggressive treatment for cancer be resorted to because there is now no risk of harm to the baby and the mother&#8217;s condition is no longer that dangerous.</p>
<p>Treatment of Cancer During Pregnancy</p>
<p>Because of the need to treat cancer immediately, there is a pressing need to counter the advancement of cancer. However, any treatment resorted to must be balanced against the possible risks to pregnancy. The easiest form of treatment is through drugs. However, the drugs must be with the approval of a doctor to make sure that it will have no adverse effect to the pregnancy. In any case, the use of drugs to treat cancer is only a stopgap measure to prevent the spread of cancer.</p>
<p>On the other hand, radiation therapy is a no-no because of the risk of congenital malformations and miscarriage. Magnetic resonance imaging is the common method used in diagnosis. However, there still needs to be caution in its use to see to it that the procedure will not affect the placenta. </p>
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		<title>Treatment and Prevention Some Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 09:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tamoxifen is one of the widely sued medications for the treatment and prevention of some breast cancer types as the medication is prescribed to block the estrogen&#8217;s actions. Estrogen is a type of a female sex hormone and some types of breast cancer occur with the growth of this hormone. In medical terminology, the medication [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tamoxifen is one of the widely sued medications for the treatment and prevention of some breast cancer types as the medication is prescribed to block the estrogen&#8217;s actions. Estrogen is a type of a female sex hormone and some types of breast cancer occur with the growth of this hormone. In medical terminology, the medication is a non-steroidal agent that helps in demonstrating potent anti-estrogenic properties. In other words, it is an estrogen antagonist that competitively binds to estrogen receptors in various targeted tissues. As above mentioned, many forms of breast cancer are responsive to estrogen; the medication blocks its action in such cells in an efficient manner. </p>
<p>The medication has gained world recognition within a very short span of time, now it is widely used by female for the prevention of many forms of breast cancer. The medication is so popular; the generic version named generic Tamoxifen has also come in the market. Generic Tamoxifen is also formulated by using the active ingredients used in the formulation of brand name medication known as Nolvadex. In fact the medication is known for its successful results, but you are advised to buy Tamoxifen as per your doctor&#8217;s recommendation. It is available in different dosages at the prices one can afford easily. This is the main reason, it is also known as the cheap Tamoxifen. When it comes to buy Tamoxifen, you can buy it from both the online and offline market. In other words, because of its popularity and wide use, the marketplaces are flourished with Tamoxifen. One can buy it easily by placing an order online. In fact, doctors&#8217; prescription is the vital requirement for this medication. Like other medications, it may also cause to some common side effects.</p>
<p>Some of the common side effects like bone pain, hot flashes, tiredness, muscle pain, vaginal discharge, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, etc. In fact, these are the common side effects that last for a very short time and disappear automatically. If you feel signs of any of the side effect for some more time, you are advised to stop using the medication and consult your doctor as soon as possible. Apart from this, it is also important to tell the doctor about your previous and present medical history before using the medication. </p>
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		<title>How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 09:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Prevention]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catching breast cancer early is the best way to treat it and improves your chances greatly if you have the disease. The later stages that it is found in, the more aggressive the treatment must be and then the chances of damaging risks are always greater. So, make sure that you get mammograms routinely and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catching breast cancer early is the best way to treat it and improves your chances greatly if you have the disease. The later stages that it is found in, the more aggressive the treatment must be and then the chances of damaging risks are always greater. So, make sure that you get mammograms routinely and also perform self exams, as well daily or at least twice or three times a week. Usually you can do it by running your hands across your breasts and feeling for any strange shapes or abnormalities that were not there before.</p>
<p>If you feel a lump or some kind of strange shape, then you need to schedule an appointment with a doctor immediately. Also, if you feel some pain or tenderness, in addition to the lump or experience bloody discharge from the nipple, you might actually have something dangerous and will need to confirm it with a doctor immediately.</p>
<p>In addition to checking for lumps, you can also check the surface of the skin to make sure that it is not going through any changes. Signs of breast cancer that you should watch out for include any kind of peeling or flaking skin that might be surrounding the nipple area. All of these signs put together are reasons that you might want to immediately go and have a check done by a doctor to see whether any of these signs might indicate breast cancer.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that even if you do feel a lump or have some of these signs, chances are it is only benign and will not be cancerous, but, do not rest on that assumption. Make an appointment and check it out right away, as catching it early can be the way to really save yourself in the end. A doctor will be able to catch it early and your chances of making it through this and beating the cancer increases dramatically. This goes for men, too, not just women. Though less common in men, breast cancer has been known to appear in men, and that is why both men and women must go and get examinations done for the betterment of their health.</p>
<p>There are a few factors that contribute to the risk of having breast cancer. If you have these factors or they apply to you, definitely keep that in mind so that you can know if you really should go to the doctor more frequently than just a few times every few years. As women grow older, the risk increases, similarly, if you have a history of it in the family background, you have a higher chance, as well. </p>
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		<title>Pregnancy After Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breast cancer originates from uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast tissue. The disease attacks more women than men. The risk of getting the disease increases with age. A good number of women get it in the age of thirties and forties of them. The disease therefore affects women during their child-bearing ages. Doctors now [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Breast cancer originates from uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast tissue. The disease attacks more women than men. The risk of getting the disease increases with age. A good number of women get it in the age of thirties and forties of them. The disease therefore affects women during their child-bearing ages. Doctors now agree that, it is safe for a woman to get pregnant after completing their treatment. However, doctors had for long believed that increased levels of estrogen during pregnancy could lead to recurrence. One should never attempt to become pregnant while undergoing treatment. This is because, it increases the chances of the mother succumbing to the disease.</p>
<p>After treatment, one is expected to wait for at least two years before getting pregnant. This period is advised to allow the breast adequate time to heal and also for all toxins in the body to clear. These toxins are usually as a result of the medication one receives during treatment. The period is also used for monitoring the possibility of recurrence. If the disease were to recur, it would most likely happen during this two-year period. Recent studies have shown that getting pregnant after breast cancer treatment increases your chances of survival.</p>
<p>A woman might not conceive after breast cancer treatment. This usually occurs if the radiation treatment was performed on the ovaries. This could be as a result of the disease spreading to the ovaries. Infertility may also be as a result of some of the chemotherapy treatments. When this happens, the woman is unable to conceive and may have to consider other options such as adoption. Another problem associated with the available treatment options is that they could result in early menopause. This also results in a woman being unable to conceive.</p>
<p>Most of the women who can still conceive after breast cancer treatment suffer from a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. They worry about passing on the disease to their children. This is a particularly difficult time for a woman who comes from a house with a history of the disease. Such women worry about conceiving a child who will late go through the same agony as they did due to the disease. When a person is going through such concerns, they need to consult with their doctors who will put their fears to rest. They also need the support of family members who can be relied upon to take care of their children in case they do not survive.</p>
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		<title>Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 04:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breast cancer is the cancer initiating from breast tissue, most usually from the internal lining of milk channels or the lobules that brings milk to the duct. Cancers instigating from ducts are identified as ductal carcinomas; those instigating from lobules are identified as lobular carcinomas. Breast cancer is the most general cause of cancer in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Breast cancer is the cancer initiating from breast tissue, most usually from the internal lining of milk channels or the lobules that brings milk to the duct. Cancers instigating from ducts are identified as ductal carcinomas; those instigating from lobules are identified as lobular carcinomas. Breast cancer is the most general cause of cancer in women.</p>
<p>Cancer initiates in cells, the structural blocks that compose tissues. Tissues compose the breasts and further parts of the body. Ordinary cells develop and segregate to form new cells as the body requires them. When ordinary cells develop old or get scratched, they expire, and new cells take their position. At times, this practice goes mistaken. Fresh cells form when the body does not require them, and old or spoiled cells do not pass away as they ought to. The upsurge of additional cells often forms a mob of tissue called a lump or tumor.</p>
<p>Women with breast cancer have numerous treatment alternatives. The treatment that is most excellent for one woman may not suitable for the other. The alternatives are surgical treatment, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, hormone treatment, and targeted therapy. One may obtain more than one type of therapy. Surgery and radiation therapy are sort of local therapy. They wipe out cancer in the breast. Hormone therapy and chemotherapy are kind of systemic therapy. The medicine goes into the bloodstream and annihilates or organizes cancer right through the body.</p>
<p>It is crucial to take care of your health before, through, and after cancer treatment. Taking concern of yourself consists of intake well and staying as lively as you can. You necessitate the right quantity of calories to sustain a good weight. You also require adequate protein to keep up your potency. Ingestion well may aid you sense healthier and have added energy. Your physician, dietitian, or another health care provider can recommend ways to help you convene your nourishment needs. Many women find that they experience better when they stay energetic. Walking, swimming, yoga, etc can stay you brawny and boost your energy. Exercise may trim down nausea and ache and can craft treatment easier to handle.</p>
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		<title>Chemotherapy Drugs For Liver Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liver cancer can called as a metastatic cancer because in almost all cases, the cancer actually development from original cancer which has been spread to other area. But it can be specified as stage four colon cancers that cannot be recognized due to the lack of symptoms. Your doctor may recommend to chemotherapy which is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Liver cancer can called as a metastatic cancer because in almost all cases, the cancer actually development from original cancer which has been spread to other area. But it can be specified as stage four colon cancers that cannot be recognized due to the lack of symptoms.</p>
<p>Your doctor may recommend to chemotherapy which is the best treatment for all cancer including liver cancer. You need to consider the best chemotherapy drugs in order to get recover from this disease faster.</p>
<p>Avastin is known as the best chemotherapy drugs for liver cancer. Even it is expensive, avastin can possibly extend your chances of survival by shrinking tumors for later removal.</p>
<p>Avastin is generally used in chemotherapy for colon cancer which shows up in the liver. The doctor may give a combination for liver cancer chemotherapy along with avastin such as Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), Cisplatin, Methotrexate, 5FU (fluorouracil), and Gemcitabine in variant doses.</p>
<p>Chemotherapy may give before or after surgery depending on patient&#8217;s condition. But your doctor may prefer chemotherapy then surgery to remove the shrunken tumors. This happen because liver cancer usually occur when patients already have cancer in other part of body like colon cancer.</p>
<p>If the size of tumor is small, patient have options to do surgery first. But this condition happens in small number of cancer cases since many people have tumors in the liver that are too large for liver resection.</p>
<p>All chemotherapy treatment gives various side effects. But the most common chemotherapy side effects for liver cancer are lost of appetite which can be serious problem that could decrease chances of survival. But this condition can eliminate by used some drugs like marinol to increase appetite and decrease nausea.</p>
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		<title>Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a pregnant woman grows breast cancer, it is frequently detected at a later stage than it is in women who are not pregnant. This is since as long as pregnancy, hormone alterations lead to a woman&#8217;s breasts to broaden and become more tender and lumpy. This could make it harder for you or your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a pregnant woman grows breast cancer, it is frequently detected at a later stage than it is in women who are not pregnant. This is since as long as pregnancy, hormone alterations lead to a woman&#8217;s breasts to broaden and become more tender and lumpy. This could make it harder for you or your doctor to discover a lump in your breasts. Mammograms are harder as well for doctors to read as long as pregnancy since the breasts becomes denser. The early alterations caused by cancer can be mistaken for or hidden by the normal alterations that occur with pregnancy as well.</p>
<p>Even as long as pregnancy, early detection is a significant element of breast health. Converse with your doctor or nurse concerning breast exams and the best time for your next mammogram &#8212; particularly if you are age 40 or older, or if you or your doctor observes an alteration in how your breasts appear or feel. As always, if you discover any lump or alteration in your breasts, tell your doctor or nurse immediately.</p>
<p>Pregnancy-Related Factors that Increase Breast Cancer Risk. A number of factors connected with pregnancy are recognized to add to a woman&#8217;s possibilities of developing breast cancer:</p>
<p>- After a woman gives birth, her risk of the disease is momentarily increased. This momentary upsurge lasts simply for a few years.</p>
<p>- A woman who in pregnancy took DES (diethylstilbesterol), a synthetic form of estrogen that was utilized between the early 1940s and 1971, has a faintly higher risk of developing breast cancer.</p>
<p>A number of treatments for breast cancer, like certain chemo drugs, might have an effect on a woman&#8217;s fertility. Still, lots of women are able to become pregnant after treatment. Women concerned in relation to their fertility ought to converse to their doctors regarding this prior to beginning treatment.</p>
<p>All women who have suffered breast cancer and are considering having children ought to converse with their doctors concerning their risk of cancer coming back. In numerous cases, counseling could assist women sort through the options that be associated with surviving breast cancer and planning a pregnancy.</p>
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		<title>Cancer Drugs &#8211; Learning More About Cancer Medication</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many forms of medication that you may be prescribed with various types of side effect to go with each. Your doctor will go over your particular case with you and determine which type of treatment is the best. Your treatment may consist of such treatments as Chemotherapy, Hormone therapy, Biological therapy, Alternative and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many forms of medication that you may be prescribed with various types of side effect to go with each. Your doctor will go over your particular case with you and determine which type of treatment is the best.</p>
<p>Your treatment may consist of such treatments as Chemotherapy, Hormone therapy, Biological therapy, Alternative and complimentary therapy and of course drug treatment. Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs which are done intravenously, by mouth, Injectable and topical applications. They stop the growth of cancer cells as they destroy the cells. This type of treatment is usually done in cycles. They will usually alternate treatments with rest periods to allow the person to recuperate.</p>
<p>Some of the anti-cancer medications that your doctor may use may include such medications as: Hexalen, Elspar, Blenoxane, Xeloda, Idamycin and Doxil just to name a few. Most cancer medications come with a hefty list of side effects. Unfortunately the necessity of the medication makes it almost impossible to avoid side effects. If you suffer from severe side effects your doctor will most likely prescribe another medication to counter act the side effects.</p>
<p>Some of the side effects that you may or may not experience with cancer medications might be: Feeling very tired and weak, more susceptible to infections and they can bleed and bruise easily. Keep in mind that you can use other drugs to counteract the side effects and that makes it much easier for you to undergo the necessary cancer treatment.</p>
<p>Radiation therapy is the form of treatment where they use ionizing radiation. This type of treatment kills off the cell in the area that is being treated. This makes it impossible for the cells to grow back. Often times the area of cancer will be surgically removed and then the radiation and chemotherapy will start. If you choose to do the hormone therapy, this is where you will be given hormones to change the way your cells grow in your body.</p>
<p>Biological therapy is also known as Immunotherapy as it helps you make use of your immune system to help with your side effects from other medications as well as fighting off the cancer cells.</p>
<p>No matter which form of cancer you suffer from, be sure to keep a good line of communication open with your doctor. Educate yourself on all of your medications and be sure to know what side effects that you may or may not experience. Before starting any type of new treatment, be sure to discuss all of your options with your oncologist. He or she will be more than happy to go over your treatment plan in detail so you can be well informed on what to expect. If you find a medication that you are interested in then bring this up with your doctor as well so that he or she can consider it as a possibility or let you know why it is not a good choice.</p>
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