July 19th, 1961, a wounderful women was born.? Her name was Wendy M. Adkins.? She grew up in South Dakota.? She first worked with Haffners in 1981 after she graduated.? Later she began work witht eh South Dakota Department of Health in 1990.? Wendy was a great employey until ill health forced her to retire in February of 2006.? Which this ill health was Lung Cancer.? She got Lung Cancer from smoking.? They?made it so addicting that she couldent stop even when she was?sick.? I know that the smoking didn’t cause her to die but it caused the Lung Cancer which caused her to die.? And that all links back to the smoking.? She died on July 6th, 2006.? Note:? This is three days before her daughter’s 13th birthday and AKA her daughter is the one who is writing this.

Does the Tabacco company know what they put her through?? Do they know what they put my family through?? Does the Tabacco company know what they put me through?? NO, THEY DON’T!? You want to know why?? Because what we learn in health class is that they don’t care about there costomers or consumers.? I don’t hate them but I hate the job that they do.

Think about everyone you love, and then imagin you being my age and loosing your loving mother, or if you didn’t have a mother then either you know the pain I went through, or worse, or less.? But just imagin the one you love dieing from smoking.? How would you feel.? How would you live.? I lived in depression but I’m better now.? I’m more happy but not everyone gets over it.? Wouldent you hate smoking if it took away someone you loved?

Be ready to ask your doctor about different treatment for Melanoma that’s available if you have been diagnosed with this form of skin cancer. Since there are 0 – 4 stages, I am quite sure your doctor will let you know which treatment would be best for you. You will need to think about your choice of options here and make sure you get all of your questions answered. The choice that your physician makes would be base on how thick the tumor is and at what stage that the cancer is in.

When one is diagnosed with Melanoma, a biopsy will be done first to determine what stage the disease is in. If you have a very small melanoma, the doctor may be able to remove it all during this biopsy because it made me very thin and easy to withdraw. If your doctor is able to do this, then you will not have to worry about going further with the other treatments below. If all of the tumor is not wipe out during this time, then surgery more than likely will be the next choice to remove the rest of the remaining tumor. This is why early detection is the best protection.

Surgery is usually the primary treatment for Melanoma especially if you are in the early stage. With this kind of treatment, the tumor is removed and any remaining cancerous cells around the tissues. The surgery will help to make sure there’s no more cancer left. This kind of treatment is also use to removed any lymph nodes that made be cancerous too. Although this type of procedure is great in removing a tumor or lymph node, it is not very potent when it comes to controlling this type of cancer from spreading to other parts of your body. This is where the other treatments below come into play.

Radiation Therapy is what helps to kill if there are are any remaining cancer cells left and to help them from growing further. This is also used on cancer cells that come back. The way that this type of treatment is given will depend on the stage of the cancer. The radiation will help to shrink the tumor and control the melanoma if it has spread to other parts of your body.

Immunotherapy(or Biologic Therapy) will help to build your immune system so you can better fight off this cancer. This therapy is very effective in attacking any re-ocurrences of this disease. This therapy is usually used along with other cancer treatments to give your body a boost. This will help to stimulate your immune system to work harder to protect you from this infection. These are the healing cures that will be used when it comes to treatment for Melanoma. Researchers are working on new methods that will soon be available to remedy this type of cancer.

I know it has not been easy for one to live with this disease. And by having the support of others and their families who are living with this condition as well, can make all the difference in the world. You can all get together and share the different ways of how one copes. It is always good to talk to others who are going down that same road you are. Find out about several support groups all across the country at the Melanoma Foundation.

Colon Cleansing. Cancer Prevention.

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Cancer of the colon is a statistical probability that many in western countries may have to face. Also known as colorectal and large bowel cancer, it is the third commonest form of cancer. There is a diagnostic incidence of approximately 100 a day in the United Kingdom. In 2008, over 100,000 colonic cancers were diagnosed in the US. Sufferers are predominantly from the developed world.

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The survival rate for colon cancer, currently approximating 50%, improves with early diagnosis. Although the mortality rate has decreased in recent years, probably due to better colon screening programmes that have allowed early detection and timely treatment, it remains high enough to warrant consideration as a dangerous threat to longevity.

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Cancer is the process and consequence of cells dividing and multiplying uncontrollably and at a faster than normal rate. The mass of tissue formed by the growth and collection of those abnormal cells is known as a tumour.

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A tumour that enlarges but stays in one place is referred to as benign.

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When those cells begin and continue to invade surrounding organs or break away from their original site to spread to other organs via the blood and lymph systems and grow in the same uncontrollable way, the tumour is then categorized as malignant. This process of abnormal cell propagation is known as metastasis. Malignant tumours are very often seriously life-threatening, causing death, sometimes very soon after diagnosis.

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Screening and prevention are crucial in the drive to reduce colorectal cancer mortality rates. Tumours have metastasized in one fifth of cases at the time of diagnosis.

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Signs and symptoms.

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Blood and mucus in the stools.

Persistent diarrhea or constipation.

Unexplained abdominal pain or swelling.

Weight loss.

Fatigue.

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Although there may be other causes for the above signs and symptoms, it would be sensible to seek medical advice to elucidate causality.

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Causes.

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There is a statistical age correlation. 80% of cases are in the 60 + group.

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It is generally believed that diet plays a contributory role in bowel cancer. For example, research has indicated that excessive consumption of red meat may increase the chance of developing colon cancer. When inside the bowels, a pigment that colours red meat breaks down into chemicals that can damage the DNA in cells lining the intestinal tract. Those damaged cells may then proliferate in a way that causes the formation of tumours. On the other hand, a diet consisting of oily fish, fruits, vegetables and fibre-rich foodstuff? reduces the likelihood of developing colon cancer.

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Heavy smoking and alcohol-drinking are also thought to be possible causes.

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Obesity and being overweight are among the suspected culprits.

Those from a family with a history of bowel cancer and having previously suffered from polyps seem to fall in the higher risk group.

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Lack of exercising appears to be linked to the incidence of the disease.

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Inflammation of the lining of the intestinal tract is suspected of predisposing it to carcinoma. Conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn?s Disease may increase the risk of developing bowel cancer.

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Treatment.

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Colon cancer is treated by :-

• surgery – the most used method,
• chemotherapy ? a post-surgical and palliative option and
• radiotherapy – in selected cases

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Screening.

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The results from screening programmes to facilitate early detection have been encouraging. There is an 80% chance of treatment being successful when the disease is discovered early. The risk of fatality is reduced by 16% by having regular bowel checks. The U.K?s National Bowel Screening Programme, started in 2006, aims to offer all those in the at-risk age-group a Faecal Occult Blood (FOB) test by 2009.

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Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are other detection and diagnostic tools that should be promptly considered when there is the slightest concern about the healthy functions of the bowel, particularly if any of the above signs and symptoms is experienced.

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Prevention.

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Preventing cancer from starting in the first place clearly has to be high on the list of priorities.

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We can all make a very significant contribution to reducing the risks of becoming a victim of colon cancer.? Thus, starting a healthier diet, taking up exercise, paying attention to our weight and waist line, reviewing drinking and smoking habits are steps that we can action. The sooner they are considered and practiced, the lesser the risks of succumbing to carcinoma of the bowel.

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Colon cleansing.

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It has been said that death starts with an unhealthy colon.

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A colon that is not evacuating properly becomes impacted with decaying matter. Harmful toxins accumulate in the bowels and are absorbed into the blood stream. Parasite infestation, infection, inflammation, ulceration and cancerous tumours are other possible developments within a dysfunctional colon.

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A healthy colon is absolutely essential to prevent ailments that may create a medium for the development of cancer. Inflammation of the lining of the intestines has been linked to tumour formation.

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Colon cleansing is therefore certainly worth including in a preventative plan for good colonic and general health.

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Used by the Egyptians over a millennium ago, colon cleansing is still valued today as a detox treatment that rids the colon of toxins that can be absorbed in the blood stream, parasites that can infest and attack the lining of the intestinal tract, mucus that can have pathogenic effects and decomposing matter that has overstayed within its walls causing constipation.?

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Colon cleansing, as well as contributing to the prevention of bowel cancer, may also be beneficial to constipation, diarrhoea, weight loss, effective peristalsis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diverticulitis, bloating, flatulence, indigestion, halitosis, hypertension, cholesterol control, auto-intoxication, sinus problems, backache, headaches, fatigue, haemorrhoids, insomnia, irritability and skin conditions.

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The detoxifying effects of colon cleansing produce a feeling of well-being and vitality as more energy is derived from the better absorption of food nutrients through the cleaner intestinal walls.

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The main aim of this article is to highlight the importance of awareness and being pro-active in the prevention of carcinoma of the large intestine. If you would like more specific information on how you could take preventative measures to protect your health, please check the site cited below.

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For a free trial of a proven and revolutionary?colon cleansing and weight loss?system, please visit www.4healthndiet.com now.

To receive free articles on personal health, please email healthndiet2-info@yahoo.co.uk and write ‘health’ in subject.

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The author, Guy Allen has written a related article ?Well balanced diet, healthy colon and weight control can contribute to good health? which is also available from this source.

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Guy Allen disclaims responsibility for any action that the reader takes, consequential to information contained in this article which is not to be interpreted as medical advice. He strongly recommends that the reader consults and take advice from a professional and qualified medical practitioner prior to engaging into whatsoever action.

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Melanoma skin cancer does not just form where you get the most sun. Many people think that they only need to check the areas of their skin that are regularly exposed to the sun.

While this is good practice, don’t ignore the rest of your body. My brother found his melanoma growth on his upper thigh, and he has never worn shorts in his life. He always kept check on his arms, legs, face etc, but when a cut that wouldn’t heal showed up on his inner thigh, he didn’t think it could possibly be melanoma skin cancer, because he had never got any sun there.

So, when you are giving your body the “once over” check… don’t ignore the skin that is always covered, and check places like your underarms, thighs, etc, and get someone to check the backs of your legs and your back and neck, and scalp.

We all have moles, or birth marks, or scars, that make us unique, it doesn’t mean it is cancer, what you are looking for is changes. Most moles stay the same shape, but if they start getting larger, form weird edges, or bleed, itch or scab up, then it doesn’t hurt to get it checked out. This goes for any cut that does not heal, or forms a scab that keeps falling off, which is what my brother had. He did not have one mole on his body.

Melanoma skin cancer, has a very high rate of cure if caught early. You need to get familiar with your body, so that you can let your doctor know. It is up to you to find these changes, so don’t forget to look past your arms and back and face..