Q&A: Libs, why are so many unions getting Obamacare waivers, claiming less affordable coverage?
Question by O-baa-ma: Libs, why are so many unions getting Obamacare waivers, claiming less affordable coverage?
More than one million Americans have escaped the clutches of the Democrats’ destructive federal health care law. Lucky them. Their employers and labor representatives wisely applied for Obamacare waivers earlier this fall and got out while the getting was good.
As you’ll recall, President Obama promised repeatedly that if Americans liked their health insurance plan, they could keep it. “Nobody is talking about taking that away from you,” the cajoler-in-chief assured. What he failed to communicate to low-wage and part-time workers across the country is that they could keep their plans — only if their companies begged hard enough for exemptions from Obamacare’s private insurance-killing regulations.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, at least 111 waivers have now been granted to companies, unions and other organizations of all sizes who offer affordable health insurance or prescription drug coverage with limited benefits. Obamacare architects sought to eliminate those low-cost plans under the guise of controlling insurer spending on executive salaries and marketing.
The Local 25 SEIU Welfare Fund in Chicago also nabbed a waiver for 31,000 of its enrollees. SEIU, of course, was one of Obamacare’s loudest and biggest spending proponents. The waivers come on top of the massive sweetheart deal that SEIU and other unions cut with the Obama administration to exempt them from the health care mandate’s onerous “Cadillac tax” on high-cost health care plans until 2018. _
Other unions who won protection from Obamacare:
— United Food and Commercial Workers Allied Trade Health and Welfare Trust Fund
— International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union No. 915
— Asbestos Workers Local 53 Welfare Fund
— Employees Security Fund
— Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 123 Welfare Fund
— United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227
— United Food and Commercial Workers Local 455 (Maximus)
— United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1262
— Musicians Health Fund Local 802
— Hospitality Benefit Fund Local 17
— Transport Workers Union
— United Federation of Teachers Welfare Fund
— International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (AFL-CIO)
— Plus two organizations that appear to be chapters of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)
“We take care of our employees, and we warned (health care officials that) if they imposed this, large numbers of workers would lose access to affordable coverage,”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/uc/20101117/cm_uc_crmmax/op_1916043
Why do all the unions who supported Obama and health care, now want out?
Wow, great answer Libs.
Do you think this is made up because you don’t like her?
No, you don’t like her because she exposes the liberal lies.
So let’s try to answer the question libs. Why are unions like SEIU getting waivers because it’s reducing affordable coverage?
Trinity = the definition of a Democratic voter. “He at least cared…”
Really? You really buy that? And again it’s about intentions, not results?
Sad, sad….
Angry Hippo-
Can I bold this for you? It’s not Malkin making it up:
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, at least 111 waivers have now been granted to companies, unions and other organizations of all sizes who offer affordable health insurance or prescription drug coverage with limited benefits.
Catman-
Please explain how that has anything to do with the question. I’m not anti-union. I’m wondering why the unions, who all supported Obamacare, are now backing out.
Can you read?
Catman-
I’m a teacher in Michigan. I’m IN a union. Again, this post is not an attack on the unions. It’s proving that even Obama’s backers know it’s crap.
Best answer:
Answer by Robert Couder
*sigh*
If only conservatives could get their heads out of their butts and do more research.
What do you think? Answer below!
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Liver Cancer Treatment In India at Affordable Cost- Liver Cancer India
Liver Cancer Treatment In India at Affordable Cost- Liver Cancer India
Article by Sudhanshu
Liver Cancer Treatment In IndiaLiver Cancer
What is liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC)?
Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a cancer arising from the liver. It is also known as hepatoma. The liver is made up of different cell types (for example, bile ducts, blood vessels, and fat-storing cells). However, liver cells (hepatocytes) make up 80% of the liver tissue. Thus, the majority of cancer (over 90 to 95%) arises from liver cells and is called hepatocellular cancer or carcinoma….
Functions of the liver
The liver is the largest organ inside the body. It is located on the right side of the abdomen and is protected by the ribcage. The liver will function normally with only a small portion of it in working order…
Its functions include : -
Destroying harmful substances, such as alcohol, and getting rid of waste products…..
Primary liver cancers
Primary cancer is one of the less common cancers in Victoria with about 260 people diagnosed each year. It is more common in men and people aged over 65 years. Most primary liver cancers start in liver cells (hepatocellular carcinoma); others start in a bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma)…
Causes and Risk factors
The exact cause of primary cancer is still unknown. There are a number of factors, however, that increase your risk of developing it…
These include : -
Liver cirrhosis In the Western world, most people who develop hepatoma usually also have a condition called cirrhosis of the liver. This is a fine scarring throughout the liver which is due to a variety of causes including infection..
Diagnosis
It is usually diagnosed with a number of different tests, which may include : -
A ] Blood Tests – to check your general health and to check for a chemical usually found in increased levels in people with primary cancer.
B] Ultrasound – a picture of the liver is taken using sound waves…
How is liver cancer treated ?
Transplant : -
For some patients a liver transplant may be an option, but only if the cancer has not spread to other organs and a suitable liver can be found….
Chemotherapy : -
Although chemotherapy cannot cure cancer, a new technique called transarterial chemoembolization may help prolong life for cancer patients…
Radiation therapy : -
In some cases, doctors may try to reduce the size or slow the growth of liver cancer with radiation, or high-energy x-rays. Traditional radiation therapy also destroys healthy liver tissue..
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Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery in India at Mumbai & Delhi at affordable Cost
Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery in India at Mumbai & Delhi at affordable Cost
Article by PankajCEO
Spinal Tumor Overview
Spine tumor fundamentalsSpine tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the spinal column. Tumors that originate in the spine are called primary tumors and are rare. They can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
The majority of tumors results from uncontrolled growth among cells that reside in the spinal column while some tumors are related to a specific disease or to radiation exposure. However, the cause behind most spine tumors is unknown and they are neither contagious nor preventable.
A secondary or metastatic tumor results from spine cancer originating in another part of the body. This is a malignant tumor and is classified by its location in the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacrum). The types of cancer that most frequently lead to a spine tumor include:
Lung cancer Breast cancer Prostate cancer Thyroid cancer Kidney cancer
The most common symptom of a spine tumor is back pain that is not improved by rest. Other symptoms include:
Sciatica Numbness Partial paralysis Spinal deformity Difficulty controlling bladder Fever
Unless treated, the above spine tumor symptoms will worsen over time.Looking for a free cost estimate for back surgery abroad – click hereWhat are my treatment options for spine tumors?
Pain and swelling can be managed through the use of analgesics and steroids. Your doctor may recommend you wear a brace to increase spinal stability and minimize pain.
Depending on the type of spine tumor, the tumor’s location, and your medical condition, treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgical removal of the tumor. If surgical removal is not possible due to the tumor’s location, your doctor may perform embolization, which limits blood flow to the tumor.
If surgery is required, your doctor may remove all or only part of the spine tumor. Surgery is typically recommended when:
Other treatments have failed to relieve pain. Spine stabilization is necessary. Some spinal vertebrae have destructed. A biopsy is needed. Nerves are compressed.
Surgery involves the partial or total removal of the spine tumor. Spinal fusion may be used to reconstruct and stabilize the spine. This procedure involves joining the bones together with screws or bone grafts to provide stability. Diagnosis
The patient’s medical status is evaluated with particular attention given to back pain and neurologic deficit. Although back pain is often the primary symptom, some patients present with paraparesis (slight paralysis), spinal deformity (e.g. scoliosis, kyphosis), and malaise. Plain radiographs (x-rays) may demonstrate the presence of a spinal tumor. A CT Scan and/or MRI can provide further tumor detail including neural elements (e.g. spinal canal).
An angiogram demonstrates the vascularity of the tumor (e.g. blood supply). Further, a biopsy of the tumor is necessary to establish the diagnosis (e.g. tumor type, benign or malignant).
Staging classifies neoplasms (abnormal tissue) according to the extent of the tumor including bony and soft tissue involvement, and spinal canal intrusion. A whole body Technetium-99 bone scan is required and may include a chest x-ray, and CT scan of the lungs and abdomen. The above findings and results from laboratory tests (e.g. complete blood count, urinalysis) are compared to the patient’s symptoms to confirm the diagnosis.Looking for a free cost estimate for back surgery abroad – click hereTreatment
A coordinated multidisciplinary approach is used to treat spinal tumors. The expertise of a neuroradiologist, pathologist, angiographer, oncologist, and spinal surgeon may be combined during the patient’s treatment. The type of tumor, neurologic deficit, spinal deformity (e.g. scoliosis), bony involvement, prior treatment, patient’s medical status, pain, and life expectancy are considered prior to treatment.
Aggressive tumors may require surgical resection (partial removal) or excision (complete removal). Others require non-surgical treatment that may include bracing, radiation, chemotherapy, or embolization. Some tumors require both surgery and non-operative treatment. Analgesics are given for pain.
If pain is difficult to manage, a pain management specialist may be consulted. Steroids may be prescribed to reduce edema (swelling) that can occur around tumors. Bracing may be used to control pain and provide spinal stability. Radiation and/or chemotherapy may shrink tumors. The dose and frequency of radiotherapy (e.g. radiation) is carefully calculated to destroy cancer cells while preserving healthy cells. Chemotherapy drugs can be administered orally or intravenously.
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Spinal Tumor in India at Delhi & Mumbai at affordable cost
Spinal Tumor in India at Delhi & Mumbai at affordable cost
Article by PankajCEO
WE CARE HEALTH SERVICE:
“We have a very simple business model that keeps you as the centre.” We are the only professional International Patient Facilitation company representing all the JCI / ISO Accredited Hospitals in India. The accreditation ensures the adherence to the strictest medical, para medical & overall norms…
Having the industry’s most elaborate and exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams stationed at each partner hospital, we provide you the smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. With a ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five patients our patient care standards are unmatched across the sub continent.Spinal Tumor Overview
Spine tumor fundamentals:
Spine tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the spinal column. Tumors that originate in the spine are called primary tumors and are rare. They can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
The majority of tumors results from uncontrolled growth among cells that reside in the spinal column while some tumors are related to a specific disease or to radiation exposure. However, the cause behind most spine tumors is unknown and they are neither contagious nor preventable.
A secondary or metastatic tumor results from spine cancer originating in another part of the body. This is a malignant tumor and is classified by its location in the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacrum). The types of cancer that most frequently lead to a spine tumor include:
* Lung cancer * Breast cancer * Prostate cancer * Thyroid cancer * Kidney cancer
The most common symptom of a spine tumor is back pain that is not improved by rest. Other symptoms include:
* Sciatica * Numbness * Partial paralysis * Spinal deformity * Difficulty controlling bladder * Fever
Unless treated, the above spine tumor symptoms will worsen over time.
What are my treatment options for spine tumors?
Pain and swelling can be managed through the use of analgesics and steroids. Your doctor may recommend you wear a brace to increase spinal stability and minimize pain.
Depending on the type of spine tumor, the tumor’s location, and your medical condition, treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgical removal of the tumor. If surgical removal is not possible due to the tumor’s location, your doctor may perform embolization, which limits blood flow to the tumor.
If surgery is required, your doctor may remove all or only part of the spine tumor. Surgery is typically recommended when:
* Other treatments have failed to relieve pain. * Spine stabilization is necessary. * Some spinal vertebrae have destructed. * A biopsy is needed. * Nerves are compressed.
Surgery involves the partial or total removal of the spine tumor. Spinal fusion may be used to reconstruct and stabilize the spine. This procedure involves joining the bones together with screws or bone grafts to provide stability.
* Spinal Tumors Overview * Spinal Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment * Spinal Spinal Tumors Surgery
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Cancer Surgery in India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable Low Cost.
Cancer Surgery in India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable Low Cost.
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
Cancer
Cancer: “Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division is referred to as Cancer; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.”
Cancer Surgery is in vogue. It is actually the renowned and the risky surgery to mend or remove part of your body to diagnose or treat a condition of Malignancy. This is basically the foundation of cancer treatment.
Cancer surgery can be used to achieve any number of goals, from diagnosing your cancer to treating it to relieving the symptoms it causes. Cancer surgery may be your only treatment, or it may be supplemented with other treatments, such as radiation and chemotherapy.
Cancer surgery -the treatment:
Common reasons for which one might undergo surgery are:
Cancer prevention In some cases if there is a possibility to develop cancer in certain tissues or organs, the doctor may recommend removing those tissues or organs before cancer develops. For example, if you have a genetic condition called familial polyposis, your doctor may use cancer surgery to remove your colon and rectum because you have a high risk of developing colon cancer in the future.
Diagnosis Doctors use a form of cancer surgery to remove (biopsy) all or part of a tumor allowing the tumor to be studied under a microscope to determine whether the growth is cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign). Staging Cancer surgery helps doctor define how advanced your cancer is. Surgery allows your doctor to evaluate the size of your tumor and determine whether it’s traveled to your lymph nodes. Additional tests might be used to gauge your cancer Stage.
Primary treatmentFor many tumors, surgery is the best chance for a cure, especially if the cancer is localized and hasn’t spread. If your doctor believes your cancer hasn’t spread, he or she may recommend surgery to remove the cancerous tumor as your primary treatment.
Debulking When it’s not possible to remove all of a cancerous tumor – for example, because doing so may severely harm an organ – your doctor may remove as much as possible (debulking) in order to make chemotherapy or radiation more effective.
Cancer Surgery is often combined with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation.
Cancer Surgery Procedure:The primary purpose of cancer surgery is to cure your cancer by physically removing all of it from your body. The surgeon usually does this by cutting into your body and removing the cancer along with some surrounding tissue to ensure that all of the cancer is removed. Your surgeon may also remove some lymph nodes in the area to determine if the cancer has spread. This helps your doctor assess the chance of your being cured, as well as the need for any further treatment.
In a cancer operation, the doctor attempts to completely remove the cancer by using a scalpel or other cutting instruments. Doctor might also remove a surrounding margin of tissue or nearby lymph nodes. It is done as an attempt to ensure that all the cancer has been removed.
Other Techniques in Cancer Surgery:
Some common types of cancer surgery include:
Cryosurgery- In this case, doctor uses very cold material, such as liquid nitrogen spray, or a cold probe to freeze and destroy cancer cells or cells that may become cancerous, such as irregular cells in your cervix that could become cervical cancer.
Electrosurgery-Here, it is done by high-frequency electrical currents. It is passed by the doctor to kill cancer cells, for example, in your mouth or on your skin.
Laser surgery- Laser surgery is used to treat many types of cancer. It is done by using beams of high-intensity light to shrink or vaporize cancer cells. In some cases, the heat of the laser accomplishes this. In other cases, the laser is used to activate a previously administered chemical that cancer cells absorb. When stimulated by light, the chemical kills the cancer cells.
Mohs’ surgery- This one is useful for removing cancer from sensitive areas such as near the eye and for assessing how deep a cancer goes, this method of surgery involves carefully removing cancer layer by layer with a scalpel.
Laparoscopic surgery- A surgeon uses a laparoscope to see inside your body without making large incisions. Instead, several small incisions are made and a tiny camera and surgical tools are inserted into your body. The surgeon watches a monitor that projects what the camera sees inside your body. Laparoscopic surgery is used in cancer diagnosis, staging, treatment and symptom relief.
Image-guided surgery-In some instances, surgeons can rely on real-time images of your body to guide them when operating. For instance, rather than opening your skull to physically see inside your brain, a surgeon may use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize the surgery. Other imaging techniques are used as well, including computerized tomography (CT) and ultrasound.
Risks of cancer surgery:
In general, most cancer operations carry a risk of: • Pain. • Infection. • Loss of organ function. • Bleeding. • Blood clots. • Altered bowel and bladder function.
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Natural Building Tour of Eco-Friendly Affordable Homes
Natural Building Tour of Eco-Friendly Affordable Homes
Article by Owen Geiger
A growing number of people are disillusioned with conventional housing made of 2x4s and sheetrock (the way most homes in North America are built). These homes are filled with materials such as particleboard, plywood, plastic, linoleum, and synthetic carpet and paint that contain known carcinogens and allergens. These man-made materials offgas toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and often continue to do so for many years. Occupants of these homes frequently acquire ‘sick house syndrome’ from breathing these noxious fumes.
But many are beginning to see through the charade. Why work a lifetime for an impersonal, mass-produced commodity that endangers lives and the environment, and does not reflect their ethos?
Natural building solves all of these problems by utilizing locally available, low-impact building materials such as straw, stone, earth, bamboo, small diameter wood and recycled materials. Natural building requires more labor, but has many advantages such as being lower cost, more beautiful and environmentally friendly. Natural materials also are owner-builder friendly, because they typically require only basic skills and a few simple tools. In our high-tech, high-stress era, many find solace and personal satisfaction in working with their hands to build their dream home with natural materials.
Although the building methods and materials described in this article are well documented in thousands of websites and hundreds of books, magazines and videos, many people are still unaware of them. The best way to learn about natural building may be to see finished homes and hear them described by their builders. Thanks to the power of the Internet, these homes are now just a click away.
Without further ado, let’s take the natural building tour:- Ted Owens’ strawbale solar home in Corrales, New Mexico: Author/publisher Building With Awareness – The Construction of a Hybrid Home, recipient of three Telly Awards for excellence, Ted Owens masterfully blends straw bales and adobes in this southwestern style home. http://www.buildingwithawareness.com/Picturetour1.html – Robert Laporte and Paula Baker-Laporte, owners EcoNest Design and EcoNest Building, Tesuque, New Mexico: Authors of EcoNest, Creating Sustainable Sanctuaries of Clay, Straw, and Timber, their homes feature timber framing, clay/straw walls, earth plastering and natural, non-toxic finishes. http://www.econest.com/portfolio.php- Deanne Bednar, strawbale studio, Oxford, Michigan: Using timeless design principles of curved walls, exposed timbers and stone foundations, this home is a classic example of the beauty of natural materials. http://www.freewebs.com/strawbalestudio/tourindex.html – Akon Povi adobe chateau, Santa Fe, New Mexico: A must-see custom adobe home almost too beautiful to believe. Built by an engineer for a princess, this home is now for sale. http://akonpovi.com/index.html- Alison Kennedy’s earthbag home in Moab, Utah: Many earthbag homes are domes, but this house demonstrates earthbags are equally suitable for structures with vertical walls. http://www.okokok.org/cs-alison-A04.php – Ben Law, roundwood timber frame house, author The Woodland House and other books, West Sussex, UK: One of the most sustainably built houses on the planet, this home is built with bowed timbers (rejected by sawmills because they’re not straight) and coppiced wood. There is no photo gallery on this site, but you can see samples of his work. http://www.ben-law.co.uk- Bill and Athena Steen, The Canelo Project, Elgin, Arizona: Authors of numerous books on natural building, Bill and Athena are leaders in their field at combining simple materials such as straw and earth into exquisite, tasteful simple dwellings. http://www.caneloproject.com/pages/canelobuildings/canelobuildings.html – OM Dome, Koh Phangan, Thailand: Master builder Trevor Lytle oversaw the construction of the world’s largest earthbag dome (27 foot diameter), a spiritual temple for the Pyramid Yoga Center.http://www.archearth.com/2005/02/20/thailand-sound-temple
To learn more, do a Google search on keywords such earthbag building, strawbale building and so on.
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Owen Geiger, Director of the Geiger Research Institute of Sustainable Building at http://www.GRISB.org and Kelly Hart have teamed up to create http://www.EarthbagBuilding.com and Earthbag Building Blog at http://earthbagbuilding.wordpress.com to better focus and keep track of the rapid growth of this novel building method.
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Malignant Melanoma Cancer India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable Low cost.
Malignant Melanoma Cancer India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable Low cost.
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
Alternative Names
Early detection and treatment are possible because melanoma typically begins on the surface of the skin. It develops when melanocytes (the cells that give skin, hair, and eyes color) are damaged, which causes these cells to grow uncontrollably. As melanoma develops where melanocytes occur, this cancer can begin on the skin, under a nail, and even in an eye or on a mucous membrane (mouth and genitals).
Malignant melanoma – choroid; Malignant melanoma – eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanomaDefinition of Melanoma of the eye: Melanoma of the eye is cancer that occurs in various parts of the eye.Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Whether it’s called malignant melanoma or simply melanoma, this cancer can metastasize (spread) rapidly. With early detection and proper treatment, melanoma has a high cure rate.
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Early detection and treatment are possible because melanoma typically begins on the surface of the skin. It develops when melanocytes (the cells that give skin, hair, and eyes color) are damaged, which causes these cells to grow uncontrollably. As melanoma develops where melanocytes occur, this cancer can begin on the skin, under a nail, and even in an eye or on a mucous membrane (mouth and genitals).
Melanoma begins on the surface, but it can grow deep into the skin and beyond. It can reach the blood and lymphatic vessels, and from there it can spread through the body, causing a life-threatening condition.
ANYONE CAN GET MELANOMAAnyone can get melanoma, and the number of Americans who develop melanoma continues to rise. Melanoma is diagnosed in people of all skin colors.
Early detection and treatment are possible because melanoma typically begins on the surface of the skin. It develops when melanocytes (the cells that give skin, hair, and eyes color) are damaged, which causes these cells to grow uncontrollably. As melanoma develops where melanocytes occur, this cancer can begin on the skin, under a nail, and even in an eye or on a mucous membrane (mouth and genitals)Early detection and treatment are possible because melanoma typically begins on the surface of the skin. It develops when melanocytes (the cells that give skin, hair, and eyes color) are damaged, which causes these cells to grow uncontrollably. As melanoma develops where melanocytes occur, this cancer can begin on the skin, under a nail, and even in an eye or on a mucous membrane (mouth and genitals)..
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Pediatrics Treatment India – Affordable Cost And World Class In India
Pediatrics Treatment India – Affordable Cost And World Class In India
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Pediatrics Treatment India
“Dedicated to providing a better quality of life through excellence in clinical practice & pioneering basic research.” Children aren’t simply miniature people who suffer the same diseases adults do, but on a smaller scale. Rather, they have their own specific afflictions and abnormalities.Diagnosing and treating children’s heart diseases requires specialized knowledge and a dedicated approach to care.
Variety of Surgical Procedures
Trauma
The Pediatric Surgery service is consulted immediately for any pediatric trauma victim with serious and/or multiple injuries. The service will coordinate the trauma work-up, consult the appropriate subspecialty services, perform any necessary general surgical procedures, and coordinate care in the hospital. The service maintains a constant presence and therefore, an easily recognizable source of information for families and caretakers..
Tumors/Oncology
The Pediatric Surgery service is intimately involved with the management and performs surgery for surgical childhood malignancies. These include Wilms’ tumor, neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, teratomas, adrenal tumors….
Airway
The Pediatric Surgery service utilizes laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, and appropriate surgical techniques to evaluate and treat a variety of congenital and acquired airway disorders. These include stridor, laryngomalacia, tracheomalacia, subglottic stenosis, tracheal stenosis, laryngeal or tracheal clefts, and aspirated foreign bodies….
Head and Neck
The Pediatric Surgery service addresses a variety of conditions in the head and neck including branchial cleft anomalies and remnants, thyroglossal duct cysts,….
Endocrine
The Pediatric Surgery service evaluates and treats disorders of the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands…
Thoracic
The Pediatric Surgery service evaluates and treats a variety of congenital and acquired thoracic disorders. These include congenital diaphragmatic hernia, diaphragmatic eventration, mediastinal cysts and tumors, bronchogenic cysts,…
Abdominal Wall
The Pediatric Surgery service evaluates and treats a variety of congenital abdominal wall defects including gastroschisis, omphalocele, and Prune Belly syndrome…..
Pancreas
The Pediatric Surgery service evaluates and treats conditions of the pancreas including cysts, pseudocysts, pancreatitis, neoplasms, hyperinsulinemia, islet cell adenoma…
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Spinal Fusion Decompression in India at Delhi & Mumbai at affordable cost
Spinal Fusion Decompression in India at Delhi & Mumbai at affordable cost
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Spinal Fusion Decompression Overview
Spinal fusion and decompression A spinal fusion is simply the uniting of two bony segments, whether a fracture or a vertebral joint. The reason for instrumentation with rods and screws is to act as and ‘internal cast’ to stabilize the vertebra until the fusion, or bony re-growth, can occur.Why is it done ? Historically spinal fusions have been used to correct degenerative spondylolisthesis. However, there are many indications for a spinal fusion and it is not the only procedure preformed to treat those various conditions. You should talk to your doctor about what procedure is best for you.The Operation Incision The patient is positioned on the operating table in a prone position. The incision is made over the anatomic position of the spinous process.Bone is Removed When indicated, soft tissue and bony decompression are performed to relieve neurological compression.Screw Placement For a degenerative spondylolisthesis case, a blunt probe is inserted through the pedicle and into the vertebral body. Once the pedicle canals are prepared and the screw length determined, the screws are sequentially inserted.Bone Graft The facet joint capsules are removed and cancellous bone graft is placed into each facet joint. The transverse processes, sacral alae, and the lateral walls of the facet joints are decorticated with high-speed burs and curettes. Corticocancellous bone graft taken from the iliac crest, along with any fragments of bone taken during decompression are firmly pressed into the bone fusion bed.Compression Once the construct has been assembled, segmental distraction and compression may be carved out.Tightening Then a final tightening is performed.
Closing the Incision
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Gamma X Knife Pet Scan Linear Accelerator, Gamma Knife Cancer in India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable cost.
Gamma X Knife Pet Scan Linear Accelerator, Gamma Knife Cancer in India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable cost.
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WHAT IS GAMMA KNIFE ? A type of radiosurgery (radiation therapy) machine that acts by focusing low-dosage gamma radiation from many sources on a precise target. Areas adjacent to the target receive only slight doses of radiation, while the target gets the full intensity.The gamma knife may be used to treat brain tumors, metastatic tumors in the brain (from sites such as the breast, lung, and skin), vascular malformations of the brain, acoustic neuromas (a tumor of the hearing nerve); meningiomas (tumors on the protective layers of the brain); trigeminal neuralgia causing severe facial pain; and temporal lobe epilepsy.
What to Expect During Gamma Knife™ Treatment
Preparation : Patients are admitted to Hospital in the morning of the procedure. Like most surgical procedures, patients wear a hospital gown and remove jewelry, eyeglasses, contact lenses, dentures, wigs or hairpieces. Patients will receive a mild sedative through an IV.
Headframe application : Patients are fitted for a lightweight frame which holds the head still during the procedure. A local anesthetic is injected in the four areas where the frame is attached to the head with mounting pins.Patients feel slight pressure during the headframe application, but this sensation usually goes away when the headframe is in place.
Imaging to pinpoint the target : This may include CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and cerebral angiography. Patients may have had these studies performed before, but they must be repeated with the headframe in place to precisely map the area to be treated.
Computerized dose planning : Physicians use computers to plan the radiation so it matches the desired target. Dose planning generally takes less than one hour.
Treatment : when the radiation plan is ready, patients lie on the Gamma Knife™ couch and are positioned into a guiding device that holds their heads securely in the Gamma Knife™ helmet. After patients are in position, the staff goes into an adjoining room to monitor the procedure with video cameras and an intercom system. Patients can talk to the physicians and nurses during the procedure. The number of minutes that each radiation dose lasts is determined during dose planning. The procedure usually includes multiple doses that are delivered one after the other, all on the same day.
Benefits of the Gamma Knife : The benefits of the Gamma Knife impact all concerned; physicians, patients, hospitals and society as a whole. These benefits are derived from its unique non-invasive nature, minimal hospitalization requirements, affordable cost and impressive long-term results.
Reduced Health Risk : Gamma Knife radiosurgery requires no incision, thereby eliminating the risk of infection associated with open craniotomy. Other risks that are eliminated include potential damage to healthy tissue and adverse reaction to general anesthesia. The Gamma Knife design and advance treatment planning software ensure that only abnormal tissue is treated, minimizing injury to the surrounding healthy brain tissue.
Overnight Hospitalization : Conventional neurosurgery requires hospitalization and convalescence, rehabilitation and restrictions on physical activity are often necessary. Radiosurgery patients are seldom hospitalized and can resume regular activities within one to two days.
No Hair Loss or Scarring : Gamma Knife radiosurgery treatment is specifically designed to protect the patient from diffuse exposure to radiation, avoiding disfigurement and scarring problems associated with neurosurgery.
Reduced Cost : Radiosurgery provides a cost savings of an estimated 20 to 50 percent when compared to conventional surgery.X-knife radiosurgery/ radiotherapy
The X-knife system is specially designed to treat brain disorders. It consistsof a specialized treatment planning system and certain hardware to be used along with the linear accelerator. X-knife radiosurgery, also called stereotactic radiosurgery, is a technique that delivers a very high level of radiation dose to brain tumors, both malignant and benign such as meningiomas, arterious malformations (AVM) and secondary metastases.
PET SCANPositron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful imaging technique that holds great promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer. A non-invasive test, PET scans accurately image the cellular function of the human body.
PET scans are performed to: • Detect cancer• Determine the how much a cancer has spread in the body• Assess the effectiveness of a treatment plan, such as cancer therapy• Determine if a cancer has returned after treatment• Decide the best treatment for your cancer• Show how well chemotherapy is working• Show the difference between scar tissue and active cancer tissue
How the PET scan works A PET scan involves the painless injection of a small amount of a ‘positron emitting’ radioactive material (called a radiopharmaceutical). Images of the body are then taken using a PET scanner. The camera detects emissions coming from the injected radiopharmaceutical, and the computer attached to the camera creates two- and three-dimensional images of the area being examined.
Areas that are more metabolically active (for example, fast-growing cancer cells) take up more of the injected substance and appear ‘brighter’ than normal tissues on the images.
PET scan procedureBefore the scan you will be given a small injection of radioactive material. The injection is painless and it does not make you feel any different at all. The PET scanner then takes a series of images. For some tests, the procedure begins as soon as you have the injection. In other cases, you may have to wait 30 minutes to an hour after the injection before the scan is taken.
In most cases you will need to be calm and still before and after the injection of the radioactive material. For example, if you are having a brain PET scan, you will lie quietly in a darkened room before and after the injection to ensure your brain remains relaxed and is not stimulated by light, or noise or reading.
Once the appropriate amount of time has passed, you will be asked to lie on the imaging bed. This bed has special rests for your legs, arms and head to help keep them still and comfortable.
You must lie quietly and still as the scanning table moves through the scanner ‘ring’. The scanner detects the radioactivity released by the radioactive material that has localised in the area of your body being investigated, and uses it to create images of your internal body structures.
Imaging may take between 15 minutes and two hours, depending on the type of scan. The nuclear medicine scientist who performs the test will tell you exactly how long your procedure will take. They will be there to look after you during the procedure. A PET scan is completely painless and you will not feel any different after the injection, during imaging or after the scan.
After your PET scan, you can go on with your normal activities straight away. The injection of the radioactive material does not make you feel any different or drowsy. There are no sedative drugs or anesthesia used during this procedure. Your scan results will not be available immediately. Before you leave, the nuclear medicine scientist will tell you when your doctor will have the results. You will need to make a follow-up appointment with your doctor to discuss the results of your PET scan.
Linear accelerator (linac)
A linear accelerator produces high-energy X-rays. Linac machines are used in standard radiation therapy to treat cancer, but the machines can be modified for use in stereotactic radiosurgery. Linacs designed for radiosurgery are marketed under many trade names, including Clinac, CyberKnife, Peacock, Shaped Beam Surgery and X-Knife.
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Cancer Treatment in India at affordable Cost
Cancer Treatment in India at affordable Cost
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
Cancer Treatment in India
Cancer is one of the most serious diseases that can afflict a person. With over 200 different types of cancer that can occur within the human body, there are numerous treatment options available. Patients who decide to go abroad for cancer treatment often have more considerations to deal with than most other types of treatments. It may also be more difficult to obtain travel insurance if you are undergoing cancer treatment
Certain treatments can affect the body and make traveling more difficult, including nausea, diarrhoea, and even sun sensitivity. Longer term problems such as a weakened immune system or swelling to the limbs can also pose problems. Tiredness during and after treatment may also make longer journeys uncomfortable and taxing.
All these factors should be taken into consideration when choosing your country for treatment. You should always consult with your own doctor and enquire about travel complications for your particular type of cancer.
Some of the most common cancer treatments that can be found in India include : -
• Bone Marrow Transplant• Brachytherapy• Brain Tumor Surgery• Breast Cancer Treatment• Chemotherapy Treatment• Gene Therapy• IMRT• Laproscopic Prostate Surgery• Lung Cancer Treatment• Medical Oncology• Prostate Cancer Treatment• Radiation Therapy• Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy• Surgical Oncology• Tomotherapy• Biological Therapy• Hormone Therapy• Combination Therapy• Adjuvant Therapy• Neoadjuvant Therapy
The aim of cancer treatment is to completely remove cancerous tissue from the patient without causing significant damage to the rest of the body. Cancer occurs when cancerous cells in the body multiply uncontrollably and accumulate in tumorous masses.
However, cells from these tumors can enter the bloodstream and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. In more rare forms of cancer, like leukemia, the cancer remains in the bloodstream and does not form tumors. Treatment for this sort of free-ranging cancer is considerably more involved.
There are numerous treatments available for cancer patients, depending largely on the location, scope and severity of the cancer, as well as on the overall health of the patient. Research for new, groundbreaking treatments is currently underway.
Surgery is the most basic form of treatment. When the tumor is self-contained and does not appear to have metastasized, surgery can successfully remove it from the body. Surgery is also an important diagnostic tool, revealing the severity of the disease.
Radiation therapy is a local treatment that floods cancerous cells with ionizing radiation. This can be administered from outside or inside the body; and when successful, the tumor shrinks and cancerous cells die off.
Chemotherapy treats cancer with aggressive drugs that either destroy existing cells or block replication of further cancerous cells. Most cancers cannot repair damage to DNA, and certain forms of chemotherapy inflict DNA damage. In the aftermath, damaged (though otherwise healthy) cells are able to repair themselves, while cancerous cells are ultimately eliminated.
The recovery process for patients of severe forms of cancer can be long and arduous. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy leave the patient very ill for a time, and a strong support structure is important for patients. Regular post-operative checkups are important in case of a resurgence of cancer.
These are only a few of the cancer treatments available. Many consultations will be needed before cancer treatment can begin, and any tests and medical records from your primary doctor can be sent to the clinic abroad before arrival.
The list of of world class Cancer hospitals in India is as follows : –
Apollo Hospital, Chennai, India
Apollo Specialty Hospital, Chennai, India
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, India
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi, India
Fortis Hospital, Noida, India
Narayana Cancer Hospital, Bangalore, India
Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon ( Delhi ) , India
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Pancreatic cancer surgery in India at affordable cost
Pancreatic cancer surgery in India at affordable cost
Article by Ravi Jeswani
With the advancement in the surgical techniques of cancer surgery in India it is now possible to get the pancreatic cancer surgery in India at affordable cost. Indian cancer surgery hospitals provide best treatment facilities and most experienced surgeons of India for pancreatic cancer surgery. Because of the low cost of treatment, availability of best medical treatment facilities and very good medical infrastructure in India, Indian cancer surgery hospitals are getting more popularity in abroad and many abroad patients are getting attracted to India for getting their pancreatic cancer surgery in India. The medical treatment centers for pancreatic cancer surgery in India are at Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Pune. The treatment facilities provided by the cancer surgery hospitals of India are best also at lowest cost as compared to the cost of cancer surgery hospitals of abroad.
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which normal cells in the pancreas malfunction and begins to grow uncontrollably. These cancerous cells can eventually interfere with proper functioning of the pancreas and spread to other parts of the body. The pancreas is a pear-shaped gland located in the abdomen between the stomach and the spine. It is about 6 inches in length and is composed of two major components: exocrine and endocrine. The exocrine component, made up of ducts and acini (small sacs on the end of the ducts), produce enzymes, which are specialized proteins released into the small intestine that help the body digest and break down food, particularly fats. It is the cells lining these pancreatic ducts that most frequently turn cancerous. These are called ductal adenocarcinomas of the pancreas and represent the most common subtype of pancreatic cancer. It is important to distinguish neuroendocrine tumors from adenocarcinomas of the pancreas because the tumors act very differently. Pancreatic cancer often does not cause specific symptoms early on in its development; pancreatic cancers may not be detected until the cancer has metastasized beyond the pancreas to other areas of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or the peritoneum. The risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases with age. Most cases occur in people older than 60. More men are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than women. Sometimes, people with pancreatic cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Doctors often refer to pancreatic cancer as a silent disease because it usually does not cause any symptoms in the beginning. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include Yellow skin and eyes, darkening of the urine, itching and clay-colored stool, which are signs of obstructive jaundice that may occur during the early stage of the disease, pain in upper abdomen or upper back, burning feeling in stomach or other gastrointestinal discomforts, floating stools with a particularly bad odor, due to malabsorption of fats, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, weight loss with no known explanation. The treatment of pancreatic cancer depends on the size and location of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread, and the person’s overall health.
Medical tourism in India provides very good assistance to abroad patients in their medical trip for pancreatic cancer surgery in India. Medical tourism in India take care of the accommodation, tickets arrangement and provision of best cancer treatment to abroad patients for which they are coming India. Many abroad patients are getting attracted to India for their pancreatic cancer surgery because of the low cost and treatment facilities provided by the cancer surgery hospitals of India. Medical tourism in India arranges different tours for the abroad patients to different beaches of Goa and many Indian historical places and converts their medical tour to holiday cum medical tour. All these facilities are provided by medical tourism of India. For further details of affordable cost pancreatic cancer surgery in India visit: – http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com or mail us at enquiry@forerunnershealthcare.com
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Lung Cancer Treatment in India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable Low cost
Lung Cancer Treatment in India at Mumbai and Delhi at affordable Low cost
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
Lung Cancer OverviewLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both women and men in the United States and throughout the world. has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. In the United States in 2007, 160,390 people were projected to die from , which is more than the number of deaths from colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer combined. Only about 2% of those diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to other areas of the body are alive five years after the diagnosis, although the survival rates for diagnosed at a very early stage are higher, with approximately 49% surviving for five years or longer.Cancer occurs when normal cells undergo a transformation that causes them to grow and multiply without the normal controls. The cells form a mass or tumor that differs from the surrounding tissues from which it arises. Tumors are dangerous because they take oxygen, nutrients, and space from healthy cells.Most lung tumors are malignant. This means that they invade and destroy the healthy tissues around them and can spread throughout the body.
The tumors can also spread to nearby lymph nodes or through the bloodstream to other organs. This process is called metastasis. When metastasizes, the tumor in the lung is called the primary tumor, and the tumors in other parts of the body are called secondary tumors or metastatic tumors.
Some lung tumors are metastatic from cancers elsewhere in the body. The lungs are a common site for metastasis. If this is the case, the cancer is not considered to be lung cancer. For example, if prostate cancer spreads via the bloodstream to the lungs, it is metastatic prostate cancer (a secondary cancer) in the lung and is not called lung cancer.Lung cancers are usually divided into two main groups that account for about 95% of all cases.
The division into groups is based on the type of cells that make up the cancer. The two main types of lung cancer are characterized by the cell size of the tumor when viewed under the microscope. They are called small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell (NSCLC). NSCLC includes several subtypes of tumors. SCLCs are less common, but they grow more quickly and are more likely to metastasize than NSCLCs. Often, SCLCs have already spread to other parts of the body when the cancer is diagnosed. About 5% of lung cancers are of rare cell types, including carcinoid tumor, lymphoma, and others.
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Adrenocortical Cancer Treatment, In India at Mumbai and Delhi at Affordable Cost
Adrenocortical Cancer Treatment, In India at Mumbai and Delhi at Affordable Cost
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What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma?
There are two adrenal glands, one above each kidney in the back of the upper abdomen. Each adrenal gland is composed of two layers : -
• The adrenal cortex, or outer layer of the adrenal gland, which produces a variety of steroid hormones.• The adrenal medulla, or inner layer of the adrenal gland, which produces the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.Cancer of the adrenal cortex, also called adrenocortical carcinoma, is discussed below. (Cancer of the adrenal medulla, also called pheochromocytoma, is discussed separately.)
The cells in the adrenal cortex make important hormones that help the body function properly. When cells in the adrenal cortex become cancerous, they may make too much of one or more hormones, which can cause symptoms such as high blood pressure, weakening of the bones, or diabetes. Cancers that make hormones are called functioning tumors. However, many cancers of the adrenal cortex do not make extra hormones and are called nonfunctioning tumors.
A person with the following symptoms should see a doctor: pain in the abdomen, loss of weight without dieting, and weakness. If there is a functioning tumor, there may be symptoms or signs caused by too many hormones, such as high blood pressure, weakening of the bones, or diabetes.
If a patient has symptoms of cancer of the adrenal cortex, the doctor will order blood and urine tests to see whether the amounts of hormones in the body are normal. A doctor may also order a computed tomography scan, a special x-ray that uses a computer to make a picture of the inside of the abdomen. Other special x-rays may also be taken to determine what kind of tumor is present.
The chance of recovery (prognosis) from cancer of the adrenal cortex depends on how far the cancer has spread (the stage of the disease) and on whether a doctor is able to surgically remove all of the cancer.
Stages
Once cancer of the adrenal cortex has been diagnosed, more testing will be done to see how far the cancer has spread-a process called staging.
Treatment options vary depending on the stage of the disease. The following stages are used for cancer of the adrenal cortex: Stage I : -The cancer is less than 5 centimeters (less than 2 inches) wide and has not spread into tissues around the adrenal gland. During this stage, the primary treatment will probably be surgery to remove the cancer.
Stage II : – The cancer is more than 5 centimeters (less than 2 inches) wide and has not spread into tissues around the adrenal gland. During this stage, the primary treatment will probably be surgery to remove the cancer, although clinical trials are now under way to test new treatments for this stage of the disease.
Stage III : -The cancer has spread into tissues around the adrenal gland or has spread to the lymph nodes around the adrenal gland. Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system and are small, bean-shaped organs that make and store infection-fighting cells. During this stage, treatments may be one of the following : –
• Surgery to remove the cancer. Lymph nodes in the area may also be removed (lymph node dissection).• A clinical trial involving radiation therapy.• A clinical trial involving chemotherapy if the size of the tumor can be measured with x-rays and/or if the tumor is making hormones.
Stage IV : -The cancer has spread to tissues or organs in the area and to lymph nodes around the adrenal cortex, or the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. During this stage, treatments may be one of the following : – 1. A clinical trial involving chemotherapy.2. Radiation therapy to bones where the cancer has spread.3. Surgery to remove the cancer in places where it has spread.
Recurrent : – The cancer has come back (recurred) after it has been treated. It may come back in the adrenal cortex or in another part of the body. Treatment during this stage depends on many factors, including where the cancer came back and what treatment has already been received. In some cases, surgery can be effective in decreasing the symptoms of the disease by removing some of the tumor. Also, clinical trials are currently testing new treatments for this stage of the disease.
Treatment Options
There are three primary treatment options for patients with cancer of the adrenal cortex : -
1. Surgery2. Chemotherapy3. Radiation therapy
Surgery : – Surgery is local therapy to remove the tumor. Tissues around the tumor and nearby lymph nodes may also be removed during the operation. When treating cancer of the adrenal cortex, a doctor may take out the adrenal gland in an operation called an adrenalectomy. Tissues around the adrenal glands that contain cancer may also be removed. Lymph nodes in the area may be removed as well (lymph node dissection).
Chemotherapy : – Chemotherapy is treatment with drugs that kill cancer cells. Most anticancer drugs are injected into a vein or muscle; some are given by mouth. Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment, meaning that the drugs flow through the bloodstream to nearly every part of the body to kill cancerous cells. It is generally given in cycles; a treatment period is followed by a recovery period, then another treatment period, and so on. Read More.
Radiation Therapy (also called radiotherapy) : – Radiation therapy is treatment with high-energy rays that damage cancer cells and stop them from growing and dividing. It is a local therapy that only affects cancer cells in the treated area. Radiation may come from a machine (external radiation) or from an implant placed directly into or near a tumor (internal radiation). External radiation is typically the method used for cancer of the adrenal cortex. Besides treatment for the cancer itself, a patient with cancer of the adrenal cortex may also receive therapy to prevent or treat symptoms caused by the extra hormones that are made by the cancer. Read More.
Treatment Side Effects
Side effects can occur with cancer treatments because the treatment often damages healthy cells along with the cancer cells. The type and extent of these side effects vary depending on the particular treatment involved, its duration, and its dose:
Surgery : – The side effects of surgery depend on the location of the tumor and the type of operation, among other factors. Although patients are often uncomfortable during the first few days after surgery, this pain can usually be controlled with medicine. The recovery period after an operation varies from patient to patient.
Chemotherapy : – Chemotherapy drugs generally target rapidly dividing cancer cells. However, other cells that also divide rapidly include blood cells, cells that line the digestive tract, and cells in hair follicles. Unfortunately, these healthy cells may also be affected by the chemotherapy drugs, resulting in side effects such as infections, tiredness, temporary hair loss, and mouth sores. Not all chemotherapy patients develop all of these symptoms, and they usually go away during the recovery period or after treatment stops. Medicines and other treatments are available to control or minimize many of these symptoms.
One of the most important side effects of many chemotherapy drugs is lowering of the blood counts. Because chemotherapy can reduce the function of the bone marrow, where most blood cells are produced, it can cause: • anemia (you may have less energy).• low platelets (you may bruise or bleed easily).• low antibodies (you may be more susceptible to infections).
Radiation Therapy : – The most common side effects of radiation therapy are tiredness, skin reactions in the treated areas (such as a rash or redness), and loss of appetite. Radiation therapy may also cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells that help protect the body against infection. Most of these side effects can be treated or controlled and in most cases they are not permanent.
During cancer treatment, patients may lose their appetite and find it hard to eat well. In addition, the common side effects of treatment (nausea, vomiting, and mouth sores) can make it difficult to eat. To some patients, foods taste different. Others may not feel like eating when they are uncomfortable or tired.
Eating well means getting enough calories and protein to help prevent weight loss and regain strength. Patients who eat well during cancer treatment often feel better and have more energy. In addition, they may be better able to handle the side effects of treatment.
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Colon cancer treatment in India at mumbai at affordable cost
Colon cancer treatment in India at mumbai at affordable cost
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
Colon cancer treatment in India at mumbai at affordable cost
It is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Rectal cancer is cancer of the last 6 inches of the colon. Together, they’re often referred to as colorectal cancers. About 112,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually, and about 41,000 new cases of rectal cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps become colon cancers.
Polyps may be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. Regular screening tests can help prevent colon cancer by identifying polyps before they become cancerous. If signs and symptoms of colon cancer do appear, they may include changes in bowel habits, blood in your stool, persistent cramping, gas or abdominal pain.
Symptoms
Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear, they’ll likely vary, depending on the cancer’s size and location in your large intestine. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include : -
• A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks• Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool• Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain• Abdominal pain with a bowel movement• A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely• Weakness or fatigue• Unexplained weight loss
Blood in your stool may be a sign of cancer, but it can also indicate other conditions. Bright red blood you notice on bathroom tissue more commonly comes from hemorrhoids or minor tears (fissures) in your anus, for example. In addition, certain foods, such as beets or red licorice, can turn your stools red.
Iron supplements and some anti-diarrheal medications may make stools black. Still, it’s best to have any sign of blood or change in your stools checked promptly by your doctor because it can be a sign of something more serious.
Causes
Precancerous colon lesions
Small colon polyps
Large colon polyp
In general, cancer occurs when healthy cells become altered. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But sometimes this growth gets out of control – cells continue dividing even when new cells aren’t needed. In the colon and rectum, this exaggerated growth may cause precancerous cells to form in the lining of your intestine.
Over a long period of time – spanning up to several years – some of these areas of abnormal cells may become cancerous. In later stages of the disease, colon cancer may penetrate the colon walls and spread (metastasize) to nearby lymph nodes or other organs. As with most cancers, the exact cause for this cancer is unknown.
Precancerous growths in the colon
Precancerous cells can occur anywhere in your large intestine, the muscular tube that forms the last part of your gastrointestinal tract. The colon comprises the upper 4 to 5 feet of your large intestine, and the rectum makes up the lower 6 inches.
Precancerous growths most commonly occur as clumps of cells (polyps) that extend from the wall of the colon. Polyps can appear mushroom-shaped. Precancerous growths can also be flat or recessed into the wall of the colon (nonpolypoid lesions). Nonpolypoid lesions are more difficult to detect, but are less common.
Several types of colon polyps exist. Among the most common are : -
• Adenomas : – These polyps have the potential to become cancerous and are usually removed during screening tests such as flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
• Hyperplastic polyps : – These polyps are rarely, if ever, a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
• Inflammatory polyps : – These polyps may follow a bout of ulcerative colitis. Some inflammatory polyps may become cancerous, so having ulcerative colitis increases your overall risk
Risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of colon cancer include : -
• Age : – About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50. Colon cancer can occur in younger people, but it occurs much less frequently.
• A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps : – If you’ve already had colon cancer or adenomatous polyps, you have a greater risk of colon cancer in the future.
• Inflammatory intestinal conditions : – Long-standing inflammatory diseases of the colon, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, can increase your risk of colon cancer.
• Inherited disorders that affect the colon : – Genetic syndromes passed through generations of your family can increase your risk of colon cancer. These syndromes cause only about 5 percent of all colon cancers. One genetic syndrome called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare disorder that causes you to develop thousands of polyps in the lining of your colon and rectum.
People with untreated FAP have a greater than 90 percent chance of developing colon cancer by age 45. Another genetic syndrome, hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), also called Lynch syndrome, is more common than FAP. People with HNPCC have an increased risk of colon cancer and tend to develop colon cancer at an early age. Both FAP and HNPCC can be detected through genetic testing. Talk to your doctor about whether your family history suggests you have a risk of these conditions.
• Family history of colon polyps : – You’re more likely to develop colon cancer if you have a parent, sibling or child with the disease. If more than one family member has colon cancer or rectal cancer, your risk is even greater. In some cases, this connection may not be hereditary or genetic. Instead, cancers within the same family may result from shared exposure to an environmental carcinogen or from diet or lifestyle factors.
• Diet : – Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories. Research in this area has had mixed results. Some studies have found an increased risk of colon cancer in people who eat diets high in red meat and processed meats.
People who eat a diet similar to that of Western countries, such as the United States and Europe, have a higher risk of developing colon cancer than do people who eat diets typically seen in developing countries. When people move from a developing country to a Western country and adapt to the Western diet, their risk of colon cancer increases. Although many studies have tried to identify what part of the Western diet may cause colon cancer, the answer remains unknown.
• A sedentary lifestyle : – If you’re inactive, you’re more likely to develop colon cancer. This may be because when you’re inactive, waste stays in your colon longer. Getting regular physical activity may reduce your risk.
• Diabetes : – People with diabetes and insulin resistance may have an increased risk of colon cancer.
• Obesity : – People who are obese have an increased risk of colon cancer and an increased risk of dying of colon cancer when compared with people considered normal weight.
• Smoking : – People who smoke cigarettes may have an increased risk of colon cancer. They may also have an increased chance of dying of colon cancer.
• Alcohol : – Heavy use of alcohol may increase your odds of colon cancer.
• Growth hormone disorder : – Acromegaly, an uncommon disorder that causes an excess of growth hormone in your body, may increase your risk of colon polyps and colon cancer.
• Radiation therapy for cancer : – Radiation therapy directed at the abdomen to treat previous cancers may increase the risk of cancer.
When to seek medical advice
If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in your stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, see your doctor as soon as possible. Keep in mind that colorectal cancer can occur in younger as well as older people. If you’re at high risk, don’t wait until symptoms appear. See your doctor for regular screenings.
Talk to your doctor about when you should begin screening for cancer. Guidelines generally recommend colon cancer screenings begin at age 50. Your doctor may recommend more frequent or earlier screening if you have other risk factors, such as a family history of the disease.
Tests and diagnosis
Barium enema
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Stages
Screening
Most colon cancers develop from adenomatous polyps. Screening can detect polyps before they become cancerous. Screening may also detect colon cancer in its early stages when there is a good chance for cure.
You may be embarrassed by the screening procedures, worried about discomfort or afraid of the results. Discuss your screening options and your concerns with your doctor. Most procedures are only moderately uncomfortable, and working with a doctor you like and trust can help ease your embarrassment. Common screening and diagnostic procedures include the following : -
• Stool blood test : – The fecal occult (hidden) blood test checks a sample of your stool for blood. It can be performed in your doctor’s office, but you’re usually given a kit that explains how to take the sample at home. You return the sample to a lab or your doctor’s office to be checked. Not all cancers can be detected with a stool blood test, since not all cancers bleed and those that do often bleed intermittently.
This can result in a negative test result, even though you may have cancer. If blood is detected in your stool, your doctor may order other screening tests to determine the source of the blood. Blood in your stool can be the result of hemorrhoids or an intestinal condition other than cancer. Certain foods also may alter test results, suggesting blood in the colon when there is none.
• Stool DNA test : – This test involves analyzing several DNA markers, which come from cells that are shed by colon cancers or precancerous polyps into stool. To complete the stool DNA test, you typically receive a collection kit from your doctor, collect one bowel movement at home and then send the kit to a laboratory for analysis.
Stool DNA testing is thought to be more accurate for detecting colon cancer than polyps, and it’s important to remember that this test can’t detect all the possible DNA mutations that may indicate a tumor. This test isn’t widely available yet, and it may not be covered by your insurance. For these reasons it’s not commonly used.
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy : – In this test, your doctor uses a flexible, slender and lighted tube to examine your rectum and sigmoid – approximately the last 2 feet of your colon. The test usually takes just a few minutes. It can sometimes be uncomfortable, and there’s a slight risk of perforating the colon wall.
If a polyp or colon cancer is found during this exam, your doctor will recommend colonoscopy to look at the entire colon and remove any polyps that are present for examination under a microscope. Because sigmoidoscopy only examines the lower third of the colon, polyps or cancer in the rest of the colon won’t be detected.
• Barium enema : – This diagnostic test allows your doctor to evaluate your entire large intestine with an X-ray. Barium, a contrast dye, is placed into your bowel in an enema form. During a double-contrast barium enema, air is also added. The barium fills and coats the lining of the bowel, creating a clear silhouette of your rectum, colon and sometimes a small portion of your small intestine.
There’s also a slight risk of perforating the colon wall, and the test has a significantly high rate of missing important lesions. A flexible sigmoidoscopy is often done in addition to the barium enema to aid in detecting small polyps that a barium enema X-ray may miss, especially in the lower bowel and rectum. Barium enema may miss small polyps or small cancers. If an abnormality is detected using barium enema, your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy.
• Colonoscopy : – Colonoscopy is similar to flexible sigmoidoscopy, but the instrument used – a colonoscope, which is a long, flexible and slender tube attached to a video camera and monitor – allows your doctor to view your entire colon and rectum. If any polyps are found during the exam, your doctor may remove them immediately or take tissue samples (biopsies) for analysis. This is done through the colonoscope and is painless.
You may receive a mild sedative to make you more comfortable. Preparation for the procedure involves drinking a large amount of fluid containing a laxative to clean out your colon – enemas are no longer necessary. Major risks of diagnostic colonoscopy include bleeding and perforation of the colon wall, but these are rare.
• Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) : – Though not available at all medical centers, virtual colonoscopy may be one screening option. Virtual colonoscopy uses a computerized tomography (CT) machine to take images of your colon, rather than using a scope inserted in your rectum to see inside your colon. Virtual colonoscopy still requires that you undergo a bowel preparation to remove any stool. If any abnormalities are detected on virtual colonoscopy, you’ll still need to undergo conventional colonoscopy. Research into virtual colonoscopy is still ongoing.
Diagnosis
If your doctor suspects you may have colon cancer based on your signs and symptoms, he or she may recommend colonoscopy to look for colon cancer. Colonoscopy allows your doctor to look for polyps or unusual areas in your colon. Your doctor can also remove a sample of tissue from your colon to look for cancer cells. In some cases, barium enema or flexible sigmoidoscopy may be used to diagnose cancer.
Staging your cancer
Once you’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, your doctor will then order tests to determine the extent, or stage, of your cancer. Staging helps determine what treatments are most appropriate for you. Staging tests may include imaging procedures such as abdominal CT scan or chest X-ray.
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LUNG CANCER TREATMENT IN INDIA AT AFFORDABLE COST
LUNG CANCER TREATMENT IN INDIA AT AFFORDABLE COST
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
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cancer starts in the cells of the lung .The lungs are in the chest on either side of the heart. The right lung has 3components or lobes and the left lung 2 lobes. Air is inhaled through the nose and throat and flows past the voice box (larynx) into the windpipe (Trachea).The windpipe divides into 2tubes the left and right bronchi which supply air to each lung within the lung the tubes get smaller and smaller (bronchioles)until they reach air sacs(alveoli) The alveoli’s job is too add oxygen to the blood and to take waste gases out. The waste gas is removed from the body as exhale
Types of cancer
There are two major types of lung cancer. Each type of lung cancer grows and spreads in different ways. Each type may be treated differently.
Non-small cell : -This is the most common type of lung cancer. It usually spreads more slowly than some other lung cancers. There are three major types of non-small cell lung cancer : -• Squamous cell carcinoma.• Adenocarcinoma.• Large cell carcinoma.
Small cell lung cancer : -This is a less common type of lung cancer and it spreads faster than non-small-cell lung cancer. There are three major types of small cell lung cancer : -• Small cell carcinoma.• Mixed small cell/large cell.• Combined small cell carcinoma.
RISKS OF
Tobacco Smoking : – By far the most prominent risk factor is tobacco smoking. More than 80% of lung cancers are thought to result from smoking. The longer a person has been smoking and the more packs per day smoked, the greater the risk. If a person stops smoking before a cancer develops, the damaged lung tissue starts to gradually return to normal. Even after ten years, the ex-smoker’s risk still does not equal the lower risk of a person who never smoked. However, an ex-smoker’s risk is about half the risk of people who continue to smoke.
Nonsmokers who breathe in the smoke of others (also called second hand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke) are also at increased risk for lung cancer. A nonsmoker who is married to a smoker has a 30% greater risk of developing lung cancer than the spouse of a nonsmoker.
Radon : – Radon is a gas found in the soil in many parts of the country. Radon can enter a building through cracks in the foundation or insulation, or through drains or walls. People who have a high exposure to radon at home, school and work are at higher risk of
Asbestos : – Asbestos is found is many workplaces and homes. In the past, it has been used in oven, brake pads, insulation, and many other industrial products Death from lung cancer is about seven times more likely to occur among asbestos workers than among the general population. Exposure to asbestos fibers is an important risk factor for lung cancer.
Marijuana : – Marijuana cigarettes contain more tar than tobacco cigarettes. Also, they are inhaled very deeply and the smoke is held in the lungs for a long time. Medical reports suggest marijuana may cause cancers of the mouth and throat.
Recurring Inflammation : – Tuberculosis and some types of pneumonia often leave scarred areas on the lung. This scarring increases the risk of the person developing the adenocarcinoma type of lung cancer.
Talcum Powder : – While no increased risk of lung cancer has been found from the use of cosmetic talcum powder, some studies of talc miners and millers suggest a higher risk of lung cancer and other respiratory diseases from their exposure to industrial grade talc.
Personal and Family History : – People who have lung cancer have an increased risk of another lung cancer. Brothers, sisters and children of those who have had lung cancer may have a slightly higher risk of lung cancer themselves. However, it is difficult to say how much of this excess risk is due to inherited factors and how much is due to environmental tobacco smoke.
Other Mineral Exposures : – People with silicosis and berylliosis (lung diseases caused by breathing in certain minerals) also have an increased risk of lung cancer.
Vitamin A Deficiency or Excess : – People who do not get enough vitamin A are at increased risk of lung cancer. On the other hand, taking too much vitamin A may also increase lung cancer risk.
Air Pollution : – In some cities, air pollution may slightly increase the risk of lung cancer. This risk is far less than that caused by smoking.
Symptoms
Lung cancer often does not produce symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do occur, they are a result of tumor growth, pressure and invasion on nearby structures and nerves, regional growths or metastasis. If the cancer originated and grew in the bronchi and spread to nearby lymph nodes, the symptoms may include : -
1. coughing (when a tumor grew and blocked a passage).2. coughing up blood.3. chest pain.4. shortness of breath.5. pneumonia.6. hoarseness (caused by pressure on a nerve).7. difficulty in swallowing (caused by an obstruction of the esophagus).8. swelling of the neck, face and upper extremities (caused by pressure on blood vessels).9. fatigue.10. loss of appetite.11. loss of weight.
If the cancer originated and grew at the top of the lung, the symptoms may include : -• Pancoast’s syndrome (weakness and pain in the shoulder, arm and hand, caused by pressure on the nerves)
If the cancer has metastasized and traveled to other parts of the body, the symptoms may include : -• Metastasis to brain: headache, weakness, behavioral changes, speech problems and memory lapses.• Metastasis to other parts: pain, bone fractures, jaundice and blood clots.
Additionally, lung tumors also may alter the production of hormones (called Paraneoplastic syndrome) that regulate body functions, causing : -• breast enlargement in males.• bone and joint pain.• Cushing’s syndrome (overproduction of corticosteroid hormones).• Carcinoid syndrome (excess of serotonin hormone in the body).• Hypercalcemia.
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
If lung cancer is suspected, the person will have their medical history taken, a physical examination, and a variety of tests to confirm the diagnosis.
During the physical exam, the doctor will look for lymph node enlargement in the neck or in the region above the collarbones, liver enlargement, abnormal abdominal enlargement, and signs of a lung mass. The tests may include the following : -1. chest x-ray to look for growths2. a sputum test (phlegm coughed up from the lung) to detect cancerous cells3. Biopsy (the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination). There are various methods to obtain a biopsy. One way is with a procedure called a bronchoscopy. A bronchoscopy involves inserting a flexible lighted tube (a bronchoscope) into the person’s mouth or nose and guiding it into the bronchi. Other instruments can then be passed through the bronchoscope to remove the sample. Another method is called a percutaneous needle biopsy, in which a needle is inserted through the skin into the lung. With the help of ultrasound or a CT scan, the doctor is able to guide the needle to the cancerous growth and remove a sample.4. Pulmonary function test, called a spirometry. Using a machine called a spirometer, the doctor is able to record the rate at which a person exhales air from the lungs and the total volume exhaled, thus indicating a narrowing or obstruction in the airways.
Staging of Lung Cancer
Once the diagnosis of lung cancer is made, further staging studies are done to determine the spread of the disease and the appropriate treatment method. These studies include computed tomography (CT or CAT scan), a bone scan and a PET scan.
The CT/CAT scan is a series of x-rays taken as a scanner revolves around the body. A computer then receives the x-ray images and creates a cross-sectional picture of the area being examined.
A bone scan, also called a radionuclide or nuclear medicine scan, involves injecting a radioactive substance into the body. An instrument then scans the body to measure radiation levels. A PET scan is similar to a bone scan except it gives information on all the organs of the body. It is especially useful to determine if the lung cancer has spread outside of the lung. It is important to realize, though, it is not 100% accurate; for example areas of cancer that range 0.6 centimeters to one centimeter will often not be visible on PET scan.
Once the additional tests are done, the doctor will determine what stage the cancer is in and base treatment decisions on this information.
Treatment of Lung Cancer in India
Standard treatment for patients with lung cancer is of limited effectiveness in all but the most localized tumors. For this reason, patients are encouraged to consider participating in clinical trials (research studies) designed to evaluate new approaches to therapy.
Surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy (used alone or in various combinations) are the standard methods used to treat lung cancer. The choice of treatment depends on many factors, including the type of tumor, the extent of the disease when it is diagnosed, the age and general health of the patient and other variables. The first question to ask is whether the lung cancer is caught at an early enough stage to allow for surgery with curative intent.
Surgical procedures that may be employed include wedge or segmental resection (removal of a portion of the affected lungs), lobetomy (removal of the entire lobe of the lung) or pneumonectomy (removal of the entire right or left lung).
Radiation therapy is usually given by external beam, using machines located outside the body that deliver x-rays or electrons to the location of the tumor. The radiation dose is based on the size and location of the tumor. Read More.
Some patients first receive external therapy to a wide area that includes the primary tumor and surrounding tissue. After the initial treatments, a smaller area is treated and a final treatment area that may be quite small. Radiation here is referred to as a “boost.” Like surgery, radiation therapy is called local treatment, because it affects only the cells in the area being treated.
Chemotherapy (treatment with anticancer drugs) is a systemic treatment – the drugs enter the bloodstream and travel through the body, affecting cancer cells outside the lung area. Drugs given to treat lung cancer may be given by mouth or injection to a muscle or vein. Most chemotherapy is taken on an outpatient basis.
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Head And Neck Cancer surgery India – affordable cost and world class in India
Head And Neck Cancer surgery India – affordable cost and world class in India
Article by Pankaj Nagpal
Head And Neck
What is Head and Neck Cancer ?
Oral cavity (mouth) : – The oral cavity includes the lips, the front two-thirds of the tongue, the gingiva (gums), the buccal mucosa (lining inside the cheeks and lips), the floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongue, the hard palate (bony top of the mouth), and the small area behind the wisdom teeth.
Pharynx (throat) : – The pharynx is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose and leads to the esophagus (the tube that goes to the stomach) and the trachea (the tube that goes to the lungs). The pharynx has three parts : -
Nasopharynx : – The nasopharynx, the upper part of the pharynx, is behind the nose.
Oropharynx : – The oropharynx is the middle part of the pharynx. The oropharynx includes the soft palate (the back of the mouth), the base of the tongue, and the tonsils.
Hypopharynx : – The hypopharynx is the lower part of the pharynx.
Para nasal sinuses (small hollow spaces around the nose lined with cells that secrete mucus) : – the paranasal sinuses are small hollow spaces in the bones of the head surrounding the nose. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose. nasal cavity (airway just behind the nose)
larynx (“Adam’s apple” or voice box) : – The larynx, also called the voicebox, is a short passageway formed by cartilage just below the pharynx in the neck. The larynx contains the vocal cords. It also has a small piece of tissue, called the epiglottis, which moves to cover the larynx to prevent food from entering the air passages.
Salivary glands (parotid, submanidular, sublingual glands) : – The salivary glands produce saliva, the fluid that keeps mucosal surfaces in the mouth and throat moist. There are many salivary glands; the major ones are in the floor of the mouth, and near the jawbone.
The types of Oral Cancer are :
Oral Cancer.Salivary Gland Cancer.Laryngeal Cancer.Hypopharyngeal Tumors.Nasopharyngeal Cancer.Hypopharyngeal Tumors.Tumors of the Oropharynx.Tumors of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses.
Causes of cancer of the head and neck
Cancers of the head and neck are more common in men than women. In some cases (for example, salivary gland cancers, sarcomas and lymphomas) the causes are unknown.
Squamous cell carcinomas are much more common in smokers and people who drink a lot of alcohol, particularly spirits, and even more common in people who do both.
How head and neck cancers are diagnosed ?
At the hospital, the specialist will ask you about your current symptoms as well as your medical history, and will want to know if you are taking any medicines. The doctor will then examine your mouth, throat and neck…
Treatment used for head and neck cancer in India
There are three main types of treatment for head and neck cancer : -
Surgery RadiotherapyChemotherapy
Two other treatments may sometimes be used : -
Photodynamic therapy (PDT)Biological therapiesSometimes the treatment of head and neck cancers will involve two or more treatments combined together.
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An Affordable Asbestos Training Scheme
An Affordable Asbestos Training Scheme
Article by Steve Hill
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 has made it a requirement that all employees who may be exposed to asbestos have to attend what is known as ” asbestos awareness training”. Before you become too downhearted you will no doubt be pleased to learn that to attend such a course, to receive this training, does not have to cost the earth.
Asbestos, or the rock fibre as it some times called, was used as a way of fire proofing and insulating buildings from the middle of the twentieth century however the practice was phased out in the 1980′s.
The older the building, the higher the risk and the asbestos fibres only become a risk, or a danger, when airborne.
Asbestos is well known to be the largest single cause of work-related deaths in England. People who are exposed are at risk of various health related illnesses including mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. This is why training is essential and of course is why it is now a requirement. The workers such as builders, electricians, roofers and plumbers should therefore see the fact that they have to attend an asbestos awareness training course as a positive thing, at the end of the day it could save them their life.
The courses themselves do not have to cost an arm and a leg; typically one should expect to pay no more than £50 for a certificate which would be valid for a duration of twelve months.
So where can I find such a course? Well in this day and age by far the easiest way to locate a course is by searching on one of the major search engines, I would recommend Google. By simply conducting a search for “asbestos training course”, “awareness training scheme for asbestos” or “asbestos training seminar” is sure to provide you with a number of appropriate options.
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Need an affordable pillow , breathing reasons, for sleeping slightly upright in bed.?
Question by cjna@sbcglobal.net: Need an affordable pillow , breathing reasons, for sleeping slightly upright in bed.?
Father has mesothelioma and can not sleep in bed. He has been sleeping in his recliner for months and wants to be in his bed but a regular pillow does not support him enough to breathe.
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Answer by gmillioni
this can be a simple fix, we use something similar in the hospital but it costs $ $ $ $ . go to a foam outlet buy a piece of soft/medium/hard foam. these can be bought in the shape of a wedge or of a cube. cut the cube on a slant from one corner to the other. you will now have two wedges.
look in the phone book for foam material or try a search on line for
( triangular “soft foam” shape).. this should yield some paydirt to locate what you want
last way. go to a home health (DME equipment) and buy one from them. these are common items for what you are wanting.
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Does anyone know of a company that removes asbestos in the bay area thats affordable?
Question by mlexxyldy: Does anyone know of a company that removes asbestos in the bay area thats affordable?
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I would check with CalEPA… see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ContactDTSC/index.cfm
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