Guide To Mesothelioma 2012-01-18T01:45:18Z http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/feed/atom/ WordPress John Hocking <![CDATA[Part 2 – Experimental Strategies in Peritoneal Mesothelioma]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/videos/part-2-experimental-strategies-in-peritoneal-mesothelioma/ 2012-01-18T01:45:18Z 2012-01-18T01:45:18Z

Richard Alexander, MD; John Chabot, MD; Edward Levine, MD; James Pingpank, MD; Paul Sugarbaker, MD; Robert Taub, MD, present at the 2011 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma organized annually by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. For more information visit www.curemeso.org
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John Hocking <![CDATA[Q&A: needasupportgroupforafamilymemberthathascancer?]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/news/qa-needasupportgroupforafamilymemberthathascancer/ 2012-01-18T01:45:16Z 2012-01-18T01:45:16Z Question by judymcmillion2005: needasupportgroupforafamilymemberthathascancer?
know any support group for someone with lung cancer

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Contact Hospice…they took care of my mom who just passed a few months ago.

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John Hocking <![CDATA[Kidney Cancer Causes, Signs and Treatment  ]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/articles/kidney-cancer-causes-signs-and-treatment%c2%a0%c2%a0/ 2012-01-18T01:45:02Z 2012-01-18T01:45:02Z adrenal cancer
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Kidney Cancer Causes, Signs and Treatment  

Article by Sebastian Kervin









Kidney cancer or even renal carcinoma usually occur in older people and is the reason for about 2 to 3% involving cancers in adults, influencing about twice as many males as women. In older adults, the most common type of renal tumor is kidney cell carcinoma, which starts in the cells in which line the small pontoons within your kidneys. Renal system cancer rarely moves children and adults; the exceptions certainly are a pediatric kidney cancer malignancy called Wilms tumor and a few forms of hereditary elimination cancer syndromes, such as von Hippel-Lindau illness.

The causes are not recognized, however external components, such as smoking as well as obesity, have been in connection with a higher incidence associated with kidney cancer and also changing environmental components as well as population getting older has seen a rise in the presentation on this form of cancer.

SignsKidney cancer signs are often overlooked since tumours are usually slow expanding and not suspected prior to the patient begins to knowledge symptoms such as blood vessels in the urine, ache, tiredness and a palpable size. Since back pain is typical among people over Four decades of age, such soreness is often ignored and also the presence of elimination cancer can go undiscovered. Kidney cancer might also cause high blood pressure.

Threat FactorsThe risk of establishing kidney cancer will be four times higher if your close relative has received kidney cancer. Located on dialysis for many years is a danger factor for renal system cancer.

People who have acquired bladder cancer will develop kidney most cancers, and vice versa. Around three per cent of renal system cancer patients get inherited a harmed gene that will make it probably the cancer will also be within their second renal system.

PreventionNot smoking cigarettes is the most effective way to avoid kidney cancer in fact it is estimated that the avoidance of smoking would slow up the rate of kidney pelvis cancer simply by one-half and the rate involving renal cell carcinoma simply by one-third.

Other factors that may slow up the risk of developing renal system cancer include: sustaining a normal body weight, an eating plan that is high in vegetables and fruits, especially in bananas and also root vegetables for example carrots, maintaining typical blood pressure and constrained exposure to environmental toxins.

Checking out Kidney CancerMost cancers of the kidney can be most commonly detected together with computed tomography (CT) check out, ultrasound or permanent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Cystoscopy can exclude associated bladder most cancers. Kidney cancer tissue may also break outside the original tumor as well as spread (or metastasize) along with other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes, our bones or lungs, about one third of circumstances showing metastasis at the time of prognosis.

Types of Kidney Most cancersAlmost 85% of these tumours are renal cellular carcinomas. A less common form of kidney is Papillary carcinoma. Various other rare kidney cancers include: Renal sarcoma, Accumulating Duct carcinoma, Medullary and Chromophobe carcinomas.

TreatmentSignificant nephrectomy with or devoid of the removal of lymph nodes offers the just cure but treatments for kidney cancer might include: surgery, arterial embolization, radiation therapy, natural therapy or radiation treatment depends upon the stage in the disease and the individual’s overall health.

Nephrectomy or elimination of the entire organ such as adrenal gland, adjacent lymph nodes as well as surrounding normal cells has been the norm; however recent research shows which removal of just the tumour, produces similar tactical rates and offers a lesser amount of chance of subsequent kidney failure in picked cases.

Scientists have isolated the gene in charge of VHL disease, and this finding offers exciting upcoming possibilities for increased diagnosis and treating some kidney types of cancer. Various combinations of interleukin-2, interferon, and also other biologic agents and also vaccines developed coming from cells removed from the particular kidney cancer can also be being investigated.

Emergency RatesWith immediate and appropriate remedy, the kidney most cancers mortality rate is pretty low, unfortunately elimination cancer has a tendency to propagate early, especially for the lungs, sometimes just before symptoms develop. The 5 year survival minute rates are around 90-95% for growths less than 4 centimeters. For larger cancers confined to the renal without venous invasion, tactical is still relatively proficient at 80-85%. If it has metastasized towards the lymph nodes, the 5-year survival is just about 5 % to 15 Per cent. If it has distributed metastatically to other organs, the particular 5-year survival rate is under 5 %.

An important factor for all those with this form of cancers and for that make a difference with all cancers is always that assertive patients that actively work to conquer cancer often improve the odds of survival, reside longer, and enjoy lifestyle more.



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John Hocking <![CDATA[THC Kills Glioma Cancer Cells – Medical Miracles from Europe]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/videos/thc-kills-glioma-cancer-cells-medical-miracles-from-europe/ 2012-01-18T01:15:36Z 2012-01-18T01:15:36Z

April 4, 2008 – Before speaking to the 5th Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics in Pacific Grove, CA, Deputy Director of NORML Paul Armentano talks about new science on Cannabis (marijuana) and the Endo-Cannabinoid system being done in Europe, while American cancer patients, many with tragic cases of Glioma brain tumors, seek any news of an alternative therapy. Paul references the work of Dr. Manuel Guzman, Madrid, who has seen THC kill brain cancer cells while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed, demonstating the neuroprotectant properties of Cannabinoids. Then Paul is joined by Dr. David Bearman, of Galeta, CA, who tells of the fear that patients feel when encountering an cancer like Glioma. Paul has collected the latest research on medical Cannabis, available in a PDF or booklet at: norml.org We also talk about Cannabis in the treatment of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and the documentary I’m doing on Cathy Jordan, a medical marijuana patient who has survived ALS for 22 years now! View “Surviving ALS” in chapter releases YouTube.com Cannabis Therapeutics Conference hosted by Patients Out of Time: MedicalCannabis.com
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John Hocking <![CDATA[Why does my left lung hurt?-HEALTHY 16 YEAR OLD GIRL!!!?]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/news/why-does-my-left-lung-hurt-healthy-16-year-old-girl/ 2012-01-18T01:15:29Z 2012-01-18T01:15:29Z Question by -: Why does my left lung hurt?-HEALTHY 16 YEAR OLD GIRL!!!?
I’m a 16 year old girl[5'1'' 90 lbs] with Mitral Valve Prolapse[MVP]… About a year ago… I started noticing that my lower left lung hurts. It’s sometimes intense and other times it doesn’t hurt a lot. I’m guessing it’s my lung…but it might be other organs. Once when I was in my biology class, my heart hurt[MVP] a lot along with my left lung. It was weired because I started to sweat and beginning to cry….my teacher noticed. I was fine after a while. Now, I’ve been noticing the same sharp pain on my right lung…but with the pain being on the right, I sometimes think it’s my appendix. I’ve never smoked. I don’t drink. I eat well. What could it be? HELP…I’m worried =[

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Hello there, unfortunately I do not have any experience with MVP so I do not know the symptoms. Originally when reading your post I thought you may be experiencing some trapped gas. Trapped gas can appear as a sharp pain in your chest and hurt when you breath in and out until it passes. If it continues beyond a few minutes or so, I would contact your doctor.

Have you spoke with your parents about this? It seems like you need the advice of a doctor. Through research online and advice from others you may be able to find some sort of answer but for faster relief and answers to your questions you should contact your doctor, even if it is after hours. God bless.

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John Hocking <![CDATA[Esophageal Cancer Operation Procedures  ]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/articles/esophageal-cancer-operation-procedures%c2%a0%c2%a0/ 2012-01-18T01:15:02Z 2012-01-18T01:15:02Z cure for lung cancer
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Esophageal Cancer Operation Procedures  

Article by Thomas Collins









The esophageal cancer operation is said to be a major one which can last for nearly seven to eight hours time. It involves removing the affected part of the esophagus and then rejoining the remaining part with the stomach that is pulled inside the cavity of the chest. The patient wakes up to see numerous tubes all over his body as each and every incision made on the body would be to drain the wounded area. Prior to esophageal cancer operation a tube for feeding is installed in the belly and naso gastric tubes are inserted in the throat and nose for draining fluids which might build up in the gastric system that is rebuilt. They might also have needles in the spine and arms for pain control due to the operation. For preventing the blood from getting pooled in the legs inflatable cuffs might be placed around the calves which deflate and inflate periodically. A tube for draining urine might also be placed as the patient might not be in a position to get out of bed for the initial few days after esophageal cancer operation.Post esophageal most cancers procedure, the patients can encounter pain which range from a smaller degree to your greater level using the invasiveness of the function. PCA or patient manipulated anesthesia is frequently provided for controlling the pain. The individual can on their own dispense discomfort getting rid of drug treatments every time essential to just pressing a control button though almost all of the management would be in the hands of the health-related staff members for staying away from medicine dependence well as over medicine management.Post esophageal cancer operation the patients should indulge in breathing exercises for eliminating any kind of fluid built up due to pneumonia or for expanding the lungs as there are more chances of the lungs getting collapsed during the operation. Even though they are uncomfortable and hard exercises to perform, patients should perform them for regaining their health. Spirometers are most often used as motivational devices as the patients can read how he is improving over a period of time.Sometimes patients might have to face leaks near the stomach and esophageal junction after the esophageal cancer operation. When there is a leak it can lead to drink and food getting inside the chest cavity and resulting in systemic infection. Hence patients would not be fed using mouth for many days post the operation. Water too would be denied to the patients. But they would be fed with the help of feeding tube till the junction becomes sound enough to take food and water. Patients are encouraged to walk after esophageal cancer operation as it can lead to fast recovery of health. After few days of surgery, the patients might also be asked to climb one or two steps.Natural Cures:There are certain natural remedies that offer a promising cure for esophageal cancer. Along with the natural remedies and a well-researched different diet pattern, a few simple adjustments to your lifestyle can make a huge difference to your efforts for prolonging the life for several years. You can increase your chances of surviving esophagus cancer now by trying these proven natural remedies discussed in



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John Hocking <![CDATA[“Don’t steal from St. Mary” Ryanandamanda’s photos around Prague, Czech Republic (travel pics)]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/videos/dont-steal-from-st-mary-ryanandamandas-photos-around-prague-czech-republic-travel-pics/ 2012-01-18T01:00:24Z 2012-01-18T01:00:24Z

Preview of Ryanandamanda’sblog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Prague, Czech Republic Entry Title: “Don’t steal from St. Mary!” Entry: “-Woke up in Hostel Elf -Went to Old Town and walked around -Went up in the clock tower and had an amazing view of the city! -Grabbed lunch at a little shop (our first salad in a long time! we were both craving some healthy food…) -Went on free walking tour – had a great guide. -Took us through Old Town, New Town, The Powder Bridge, The Jewish District, The Concert Hall, and St. Charles Bridge. -Went back to Hostel Elf to get our bags, which we had stored there all day. On the way we stopped at the bus station to buy our bus ticket to Munich. -Headed back to tram station to head towards our couch surfing host Adam’s house. We got to the station he said to meet him at, and realized it was huge! (3 underground exits, 2 tram stops, and a bus line). After trying to figure out where to go (because Ramona would seem to find any satellites), we got a hold of Adam on the phone. Easily made it to his house after that. -We went out to the pubs with Adam. It was his friends birthday. It was really fun except they all smoked like chimneys, and we probably both have lung cancer now… -Went back to Adam’s and went to bed.” Read and see more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from this trip: 1. “Walking into the city” 2. “A cool
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John Hocking <![CDATA[How serious is my Bronchitis/Pneumonia diagnosis?]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/news/how-serious-is-my-bronchitispneumonia-diagnosis/ 2012-01-18T01:00:17Z 2012-01-18T01:00:17Z Question by Aaron: How serious is my Bronchitis/Pneumonia diagnosis?
I’ve had a clicking sound in my chest for over a year now, so I figured I’d go get it checked. Suspecting they were “lung rales,” I was a bit anxious. Last night, I had a little trouble breathing, so I went to the ER. I was diagnosed with Bronchitis/Pneumonia.

I have “some interstitial thickening in the right upper lobe.” I was prescribed Zithromax.

How serious is this? I’ve heard that lung rales can be suggestive of ailments far worse. And aside from a little coughing here and there and the occasional difficulty breathing, I feel fine.

I smoke for 6 years, and quit when I was about 21 or so. I’m 23 now.
I was also a chronic asthmatic as a child.

Can anyone offer any advice?

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Answer by gert11
wow,I pray for you everything will be just fine

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John Hocking <![CDATA[Cystic Fibrosis  ]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/articles/cystic-fibrosis%c2%a0%c2%a0/ 2012-01-18T01:00:02Z 2012-01-18T01:00:02Z lung fibrosis
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Cystic Fibrosis  

Article by Jonathan Blood Smyth









Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal and inherited disease in Caucasian populations, caused by the acquisition of two recessive genes from carriers who are typically not affected themselves. The abnormality affects the so-called exocrine glands and the most obvious and troublesome feature is the development of chronic infections of the respiratory tract. Many organ systems are affected by the glandular abnormalities but it is the eventual failure of the respiratory system which is the most common cause of death.

Mucus produced by the body in sufferers from cystic fibrosis is thicker than normal due to the genetic lack and this heightens the risk of bacterial infections. It is hard to clear the more viscous respiratory secretions from the lungs and the other main areas affected are the liver, pancreas, digestive tract and sweat glands. At birth the lungs are unaffected but soon become involved in repeated inflammation and infection with routine colonisation of the lungs by various bacteria. Thickening of the lung membranes gradually reduces the effectiveness of respiratory exchange and ends with respiratory failure.

Thickened mucus secretions in the intestinal tract can cause an obstruction of some part of the bowel and the ability to absorb nutrients from food is also reduced, often indicated initially by the baby failing to gain weight normally (“failure to thrive”). If this progresses and adhesions form then the bowel can become obstructed, necessitating removal of part of its length which further reduces nutrient absorption. Pancreatic enzymes are unable to work at optimal efficiency, and if pancreatic insufficiency develops then patients may fail to gain weight and poorly absorb vitamins which are fat soluble such as A, D, E and K.

Cystic fibrosis is the most commonly occurring genetic condition in which the outcome is fatal, passed on by a gene which is recessive in nature. White people of European origin show an incidence of cystic fibrosis of 1 in 3200 live births, while Asian populations at the other end of the scale have 1 in 90,000 incidence. The median survival age for cystic fibrosis patients is thirty-seven years, with female patients living for significantly fewer years. The lung disease worsens inexorably from bronchitis to bronchiectasis and to end stage disease in the lungs with heart failure. The variability of the disease is considerable, with differences in progression, pattern of disease, symptoms severity and diagnosis age.

The incidence of gallstones and gallbladder inflammation is higher in patients who have cystic fibrosis than the general population. There may be delay in the development of secondary sexual characteristics and puberty, with male infertility common due to a lack of a vas deferens, with a possible reduction to some degree in female fertility too. Belonging to the lower layers of the socioeconomic spectrum is connected with significantly worse outcomes of lung disease. Male patients show significantly lower levels of lung problems than female patients and also have a longer life expectancy.

The diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis is a complex matter with involvement of a large number of body systems so a multidisciplinary team is necessary for full evaluation, preferably in a centre which specialises in these conditions. Once the diagnosis and investigations have been taken care of, the plan of treatment involves many aspects of disease management. Patient and/or parent education is crucial as the length of life and the quality of life is strongly affected by the patient’s adherence to the treatment regimen. Coping with a disabling and lifelong condition can require counselling and airway clearance techniques and the use of nebulisers and inhalers should be taught by a physiotherapist.

The complications of respiratory disease may need surgical management to treat such conditions such as collapsed lung or considerable coughing up of blood. Gastrointestinal complications and obstruction may also need to be managed surgically. End stage lung disease can be managed by lung transplant or heart-lung transplant, but transplants may not increase life expectancy although quality of life may be improved. The diet can be essentially normal with an increased energy and fat intake recommended with supplementation of vitamins and minerals. Malabsorption of nutrients and the increased nutrient demand of having chronic inflammation require nutritional supplementation.



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Jonathan Blood Smyth, editor of the Physiotherapy Site, writes articles about Physiotherapists, physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Bristol, back pain, orthopaedic conditions, neck pain and injury management. Jonathan is a superintendant physiotherapist at an NHS hospital in the South-West of the UK.










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John Hocking <![CDATA[Negative interactions and alternative cancer treatments?]]> http://www.guide-to-mesothelioma.com/news/negative-interactions-and-alternative-cancer-treatments/ 2012-01-18T00:47:43Z 2012-01-18T00:47:43Z Question by blahlbahhalblahb: Negative interactions and alternative cancer treatments?
Can use of hemp oil cause negative interactions with Prednisone, Gabapentin, valproic acid, and phenobarbitol? My mom has ovarian cancer that has spread to her brain and is now also in her liver and lymph nodes. We are looking into possible alternatives as her doctors are not able to offer much hope. We’ve heard a lot about the use of hemp oil in successfully treating many cancers, but we are concerned about how it could interact with the medications she is currently on.
What about MMS(sodium chlorite and distilled water), b17, apricot seeds, alkaline foods, chlorella, iodine?
Also, can these interact with each other?

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Answer by alt.healer
Grasping at alt med straws is probably useless. If you have decided as a last resort to try alternative treatment it has to be done with a doctor or other person highly trained in using this mode of treatment for cancer. They also have experience from past patient interaction. Best of luck. If you still want to go it alone alternatively, go to iherb.com or vitacost.com and go into their links to several databases that have good ideas with good research on which treatments to try for what conditions.It will save you precious time instead of groping around.

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