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Every single cell in your body has its own built-in defense system. This defense system is called ‘glutathione’, and each cell produces it! Your immune system is highly dependent on your cells producing glutathione to aid in the prevention of all illnesses and diseases!

Glutathione protects the cells in your body against free radical damages. As the level of glutathione diminishes, a cell’s defense system weakens. It is then that a cell can become ‘injured’ by free radicals and even ‘mutate’ and start multiplying out of control.

When this happens, you now have what one calls a ‘tumor’ or ‘growth’. Over a period of time the ‘mutated’ cells can turn to ‘cancer’. When you have low glutathione levels, the immune system can no longer do its job. When your glutathione levels are strong, your immune system recognizes ‘injured’ and ‘mutated’ cells and neutralizes them.

What you need to understand!

A mutated cell that has become a ‘cancer’ cell, takes every bit of nutrition it needs to grow and become stronger by feeding on the glutathione of the healthy cells, hence weakening the healthy cells.

Therefore, this is why when one’s cancer cells are introduced to chemotherapy (a means of boosting the immune system), it is the normal cells that have been originally drained of glutathione by the cancer cells that take the beating, and why one feels so sick!

In fact, the chemotherapy which is given to boost your immune system for the purpose of killing these strong ‘cancer’ cells, puts you at a very high risk of a future ‘cancer’ originating from one of your healthy cells because they have so severely been drained of glutathione…hence the infamous remission period!

The cancer cells have been destroyed! Now let’s wait and see if a healthy, but weakened cell, becomes ‘cancerous’…That’s your remission period!!!

What doctors don’t take the time to explain!

Normal, healthy cells produces glutathione as it needs it, to build-up its defense system daily. It’s ongoing on a day-to-day basis, always reproducing.

Here lies the difference between a healthy cell and a cancer cell. A ‘cancer’ cell will produce and feed itself of glutathione very quickly to become a very strong cancer cell. But the moment they are too full, they ’shut down’. Once it shuts down, it can never, ever turn the clock or mechanism back on to make glutathione again! Normal cells produces it as it needs it, ‘cancer’ cells can’t.

Example: Cell A versus Cell B

Cell A is a normal cell. Cell B is low on glutathione. They both are being attacked every day by free radicals. It is a fact that as we age, glutathione levels start dropping and become low, thereby weakening the immune system and exposing us to all sorts of diseases.

Now, cell B which is already low on glutathione levels, has in effect weakened the immune system. Since the cell is constantly being attacked by free radicals, it is weakened further. Normally a strong immune system would suffice in destroying this cell. But because the immune system is so weak, it doesn’t and therefore, the DNA of this cell has changed and the cell has started to ‘mutate’. It has started multiplying and is now a ‘mass’ or a ‘tumor’.

Now that cell B has grown into a tumor, it starts ‘hogging’ all the nutrients it needs to make glutathione to become even stronger than the immune system. As it builds its strength, it grows out of control and becomes ‘cancerous’. When it’s introduced to chemotherapy, which is an immune system booster, it can withstand the chemotherapy!

Meanwhile cell A, which has been weakened by cell B, is also exposed to the poison and radiation of chemotherapy. Even if you manage to somehow recover from the first cancer, your immune system is so ‘beat up’ from the radiation of chemotherapy, that it can’t do its job.

The once normal cell A, has become so susceptible to free radical damage, that within 1 to 4 years, it to fails and becomes a secondary cancer with even more strength, than the primary.

THE KEY IS TO INCREASE GLUTATHIONE LEVELS!

The key is obviously to increase your glutathione levels in your body so that the cancerous cells, once full, stop making their own glutathione…’shut down’ and hence become the weaker cell. The immune system has now strengthened and overpowered the ‘mutated cells’ and destroys them.

Glutathione is the master antioxidant needed by the immune system to fight off every day free radical damage and DNA mutations. It is necessary not only to your cellular system, but also to your skeletal system. Consequently when it is high and strong, it will ward off any diseases.

Doctors will tell you that you cannot take immune system boosters, such as antioxidant vitamins C & E etc., during chemotherapy treatment. They are correct since the cancer cells are already stronger than the normal cells, and these antioxidants in pill form, only adds to their defense system against treatment by chemotherapy.

Glutathione , which naturally builds up the immune system, has to come from within the cells themselves, and manufactured by the cells.

SO HOW DOES ONE DO THIS? You need to boost your immune system naturally through complementary alternative medecine. Only by making sure your immune system is always at its peak can you avoid cancer.

Furthermore, if you’re struggling with cancer, and understand your cells as explained above, then you need to realize that the chemotherapy treatment you received, simply put, is an immune system booster to kill your cancerous cells. The problem, however, is that the good cells have been weakened of their glutathione levels to such an extent, that they too can now become cancerous. That is in fact, the truth behind the remission period. The ‘wait and see’ ideology!

It’s unfortunate that so many people believe, or are led to believe, that they are healed of cancer, or think that the remission period is to see if the cancer will come back. That cancerous cell will never come back, it’s been destroyed! You’re waiting to see if your good and weakened cells will become another cancer. I wish I would have known this when my wife died of breast cancer in her forties, while in remission.

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The two most common kinds of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. (Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the cells that cover or line an organ.) Basal cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90 percent of all skin cancers in the United States. It is a slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads to other parts of the body.

Another type of cancer that occurs in the skin is melanoma, which begins in the melanocytes. Although anyone can get skin cancer, the risk is greatest for people who have fair skin that freckles easily–often those with red or blond hair and blue or light-colored eyes.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. Artificial sources of UV radiation, such as sunlamps and tanning booths, can also cause skin cancer.

The risk of developing skin cancer is affected by where a person lives. People who live in areas that get high levels of UV radiation from the sun are more likely to get skin cancer. In the United States, for example, skin cancer is more common in Texas than it is in Minnesota, where the sun is not as strong. Worldwide, the highest rates of skin cancer are found in South Africa and Australia, areas that receive high amounts of UV radiation.

In addition, skin cancer is related to lifetime exposure to UV radiation. Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but the sun’s damaging effects begin at an early age. Therefore, protection should start in childhood to prevent skin cancer later in life

[Questions & Answers]

Q: When Do I need to protect myself from sun exposure?

A: Protection from sun exposure is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. Any time the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are able to reach the earth, you need to protect yourself from excessive sun exposure.

UV rays can cause skin damage during any season or temperature. Relatively speaking, the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during daylight savings time (9 a.m. - 3 p.m. during standard time) are the most hazardous for UV exposure in the continental United States. UV radiation is the greatest during the late spring and early summer in North America.

Remember: UV rays reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as on bright and sunny days. UV rays will also reflect off any surface like water, cement, sand, and snow.

Q: How can I protect myself from the sun’s UV rays?

A: When possible, avoid outdoor activities during midday, when the sun’s rays are strongest.This usually means the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

You can also wear protective clothing,such as a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants.For eye protection, wear wraparound sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV ray protection. And always wear a broad-spectrum (protection against both UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen and lipscreen with at least SPF 15.

Remember to reapply as indicated by the manufacturer’s directions. Also, check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years. Exposure to extreme temperatures can shorten the expiration date or shelf life of sunscreen.

Q: What does a suntan indicate? Why does the skin tan when exposed to the sun?

A: The penetration of UV rays to the skin’s inner layer results in the production of more melanin. That melanin eventually moves toward the outer layers of the skin and becomes visible as a tan.

A suntan is not an indicator of good health. Some physicians consider the skin’s tanning a response to injury because it appears after the sun’s UV rays have killed some cells and damaged others.

Q: Does it matter what kind of sunscreen I use?

A: Sunscreens come in a variety of forms such as lotions, gels, and sprays, so there are plentyof different options. There are also sunscreens made for specific purposes, such as the scalp, sensitive skin, and for use on babies. Regardless of the type of sunscreen you choose, be sure that you use one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and that it offers at least SPF 15.

Q: What does a sunscreen’s SPF rating mean?

A: Sunscreens are assigned a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) number according to their effectiveness in offering protection from UV rays. Higher numbers indicate more protection. As a rule of thumb, you should always use a sunscreen with at least SPF 15.

Q: Do sunscreens need to be reapplied during the course of a day?

A: You should follow the manufacturer’s directions regarding reapplication or you risk not getting the protection that you might think you are getting. Though recently developed sunscreens are more resistant to loss through sweating and getting wet than previous sunscreens were, you should still reapply frequently, especially during peak sun hours or after swimming or sweating.

Q: What kinds of clothing best protect my skin from UV rays?

A: Clothing that covers your skin protects against the sun’s UV rays. Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and long pants made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet t-shirt offers you much less UV protection than does a dry one.

If wearing this type of clothing isn’t practical, at least try to wear a t-shirt or a beach cover-up. Keep in mind, however, that a typical t-shirt actually has an SPF rating substantially lower than the recommended SPF 15, so double-up on protection by using sunscreen with at least SPF 15 (and UVA and UVB protection) and staying in the shade when you can.

Q: It gets so hot here in the summer, there’s no way I could be comfortable in long pants and along-sleeved shirt. So, what else can I do to protect my skin?

A: Protecting yourself from the sun’s UV rays doesn’t have to be a major chore; it’s just a matter of knowing your options and using them. Wearing a dry t-shirt is a good start, but it is not enough if you are going to be outside for more than a few minutes.

If you can’t wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, you can boost your protection by seeking shade whenever possible and by always wearing sunscreen with at least SPF 15.

Q: Will a hat help protect my skin? Are there recommended styles for the best protection?

A: Hats can help shield your skin from the sun’s UV rays. Choose a hat that provides shade for all of your head and neck. For the most protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck.

If you choose to wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade. The amount of shade offered by a particular hat appears to be its most important prevention characteristic. If a darker hat is an option, though, it may offer even more UV protection.

Q: Are sunglasses an important part of my sun protection plan?

A: Yes. Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.

Q: What type of sunglasses best protects my eyes from UV rays?

A: Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection. The majority of sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard. Wrap-around sunglasses work best because they block UV rays from sneaking in from the side.

Q: Is there any particular time I should try to stay in the shade?

A: The sun’s UV rays are strongest and do the most damage during midday, so it’s best to avoid direct exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You can reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter before you need relief from the sun.

Q: I work outdoors all summer and can’t stay in the shade. What can I do to protect my skin?

A: If you can’t avoid the sun, you can protect your skin by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, wraparound sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants.

You can also wear a sunscreen and lipscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB protection and reapply according to the manufacturer’s directions. When you can, take your breaks and your lunch in the shade.

Q: If I stay in the shade, should I still use sunscreen and wear a hat?

A: UV rays can reflect off virtually any surface (including sand, snow and concrete) and can reach you in the shade. Your best bet to protect your skin and lips is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside — even when you’re in the shade.

[Skin Self-Exam]

You can improve your chances of finding skin cancer promptly by performing a simple skin self-exam regularly.

The best time to do this self-exam is after a shower or bath. You should check your skin in a well-lighted room using a full-length mirror and a hand-held mirror. It’s best to begin by learning where your birthmarks, moles, and blemishes are and what they usually look like. Check for anything new–a change in the size, texture, or color of a mole, or a sore that does not heal. Check all areas, including the back, the scalp, between the buttocks, and the genital area.

1. Look at the front and back of your body in the mirror, then raise your arms and look at the left and right sides.

2.Bend your elbows and look carefully at your palms; forearms, including the undersides; and the upper arms.

3. Examine the back and front of your legs. Also look between your buttocks and around your genital area.

4. Sit and closely examine your feet, including the soles and the spaces between the toes.

5. Look at your face, neck, and scalp. You may want to use a comb or a blow dryer to move hair so that you can see better.

By checking your skin regularly, you will become familiar with what is normal. If you find anything unusual, see your doctor right away. Remember, the earlier skin cancer is found, the better the chance for cure.

To conclude my theory and concept of powering up the brain and using this additional power to cure the cancer, I would like to remind everyone that I am not a PhD researcher or MD, so you cannot sue me for my idea, it is just a concept yet to be explored. I believe this concept is worthy of funding and if I were in the medical field I would pursue it.

One cancer survivor told me that they cured themselves by thought moving the cancer off the nerve ends to the surface of the skin and killing it with ascorbic acid. Since this was done we can reproduce that thought of curing that disease by way of moving cancer of the ends of the nerves to the surface or what ever it is that they were doing or did. Then hook this machine up to that person who has beat cancer and ask them to think the thoughts, to think it through, record it and send it through the three decisional fax or by ones or zeros.

A thought or record of a thought turned into 1’s and Zero’s. You hook up a machine on the brain of the person trying to cure their cancer while they sleep and throughout the day. Now we have the basis for communication by thought, the first crude step yes, but you could design a portable healing machine, basically a PC with program and a little devise with an electrode hat designed for their head. Give a patient a certain set of dietary supplements for 21 days before they start of the cancer treatment, similar to the cancer survivor but boosted. Then the cancer survivor is to have the winning thought, record the thought and hook it up to the cancer victim in their sleep. It automatically cures them. Once you have thoughts for various degenerative diseases, all the victim has to do is order the one they want to fix that problem and turn on the electrodes connected to the brain.

Once the Brain is trained to do this it SHOULD do it on it’s own, judging from the experiments in my mind that I have done already while I sleep and forcing half asleep, half awake dreams of high achievements in sports, I have been able to increase wining in such sporting events, back in my sports days. I believe that as the machine is used over and over again the brain will in fact condition itself and remember and run those patterns over and over again. I believe this because people with strong memories can often do this. During REM you mind seems to replay events and thoughts of normal waking hours, in fact even animals do this. Have you ever watched a dog or cat dream? Their paws move as if they are running, jumping or playing. This seems to be innate in all mammals.

I believe that you can have off the shelf thoughts for sale and put them into programs (Software) to cure things, then take these programs that run in the electro stimulizer (not yet invented or maybe it is, I’ll have to check). This could be the solution to introducing the thought and the tools to fight the cancer in someone else’s body using their brain and not yours. The positive bio-feedback thought for the ultimate need. You just introduced the thought, since energy is lost exponentially once it leaves the body. Use the patients own mind to fight it, without having them fight themselves in negative bio feed back telling them this will not work, you see.

Using ELF and 90 beats per minute music during that sleep and getting the patient to slip into a 1.5 hz cycle, you will get maximum help from the patients brain. You cannot save anyone who does not believe. They would rather die in self-pity and hate and negativity then try something new, perhaps that chemo thing, so they can endure the horrible side effects they believe they deserve? It is society that has preconditioned them this way, unfortunately it could lead them to not accept this method.

I do not know if this will work, I only believe it will; it cannot hurt to try, it makes sense. I myself do not have cancer, it does not run in my family, but I have seen it’s toll on our society and the emotional pain it causes and the unfilled life experiences cut short. Many people have described the powers of the modern human brain yet still it is the most under estimated piece of organic equipment we have. If anyone is working on any thing even close or wishes to discuss these ideas with me. Email me at: Lance@carwashguys.com . If you have cancer, this is just an idea and does not exist yet. I wish it did. Stay strong and I recommend;

“Its Not About The Bike” By Lance Armstrong.

And to remember Winston Churchill; “Never, ever, ever, ever, ever give up. There are millions of cancer survivors in the United States alone, lots of research being done and within a few decades this will no longer be the problem it is today. We must find a cure and stamp out cancer from the human race. Think on this.

The Asbestos inhalation-induced toxicity to workers and their relatives has been the cause of serious health ailments, including the malignant mesothelioma. Asbestos Litigation is a multi-billion dollar industry of lawyers and law firms that specialize in the provision of compensation to people suffering from mesothelioma and/or other serious Asbestos-related health ailments.

The law aims to provide “all” that is lost, but fails. The law works to provide compensation for the consequences produced by the carcinogenic Asbestos, and includes the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and the affected life enjoyment resulting in emotional distress, pain and suffering. Punitive damages that result in the punishment of the defendants for their unlawful and unethical conduct are rare, and are based on the defendant’s wealth size and misdeed extent.

The ugly side of Asbestos Litigation is its misuse for monetary gain. This fraudulent way of gaining riches has taken its shelter in Asbestos Litigation. People who aim for money have been increasingly involved in filing false cases of Asbestos-induced health ailments. This results in the weakening of the cases of those who deserve compensation for real ailments, and brings many questions to mind. It therefore becomes essential to distinguish real sufferers from the expert pretenders in the market of advertised law and lawyers.

It is often difficult to determine whether someone has been exposed to asbestos, aside from their own personal testimony. Medical research on asbestos in humans is rare or non-existent, since the substance is deadly. The fiber is currently being phased out from all public use.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelial cells, which cover most internal organs. The two places in which mesothelioma can develop are the lungs and the abdomen, but it is most commonly found in the lungs.

Mesothelioma which affects the lungs is called pleural mesothelioma, and in 70-80% of cases is caused by asbestos fibres being breathed in and becoming stuck in the tissue which covers the lungs (pleura). It is not known for certain what causes mesothelioma in the other 20-30%, although research is continuing.

Who suffers from mesothelioma?

2,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the UK and the number of people who die from it is expected to rise to a peak between 2011 and 2015. This is because the disease can take 15-40 years to develop, and blue and brown asbestos (thought to be the most likely types to cause mesothelioma) were banned only in the late 1908s.

85% of the people who suffer from mesothelioma are male, and this is thought to be because it is mostly men who worked in trades involving asbestos. Most of the women who develop mesothelioma are thought to have breathed in asbestos fibres whilst cleaning the clothing of husbands who worked with the material.

Tradesfolk who are particularly likely to have handled asbestos and are at high risk of developing the industrial illness mesothelioma include:

- Metal plate workers

- Plumbers

- Gas fitters

- Carpenters

- Electricians

- Builders

- Decorators

What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:

- pain in the lower back or side of chest

- shortness of breath

- persistent cough

- weight loss

- difficulty swallowing

These symptoms do not necessarily mean a person has mesothelioma as they could apply to a range of other illnesses, but it is much more likely if they have had contact with asbestos.

What is the prognosis for mesothelioma?

The majority of people who suffer from mesothelioma only see their doctor when it has reached an advanced stage, and at this point the likelihood is that survival will be less than a year.

This very much depends on a range of factors, however, which include blood count, general health, and the type of mesothelioma from which a person is suffering.

One study found that 3 years after diagnosis, 1 in 10 people had survived, and after 5 years, survival rate was 1 in 20. However, other studies found a much better survival rate, with one study finding that 1 in 3 mesothelioma patients survived for 5 or more years, although this study only looked at people with epithelioid type tumours.

There is currently no cure for mesothelioma, but a range of drugs and treatments such as chemotherapy can help to delay the symptoms of the disease.

What should someone do if they are diagnosed with mesothelioma?

If there is a history of contact with asbestos in the workplace, an industrial illness claim may well be an option to consider. If successful, it will provide financial support to help the mesothelioma patient and their family pay for treatment and care, as well as substantial compensation for the exposure to asbestos that caused the illness.

Although most compensation claims have to be started within 3 years of the injury occurring, the nature of asbestos-related disease means that the disease does not become obvious for many years, so industrial illness claims are still valid as long as they are begun within 3 years of diagnosis.

There are several causes of stomach cancer. To name a few are previous exposure to radiation, bacterial infection caused by Helicobacter pylori, pernicious anemia, stomach surgery, as well as genetic factors that cause predisposition to the disease. Helicobacter pylori infections now thought to be responsible for most cases of stomach cancer involving the bottom half of the stomach. Stomach cancer near the junction between the esophagus and the stomach is not usually related to Helicobacter pylori infection.

Stomach cancer is a very serious condition. Symptoms usually arise later due to the large capacity of the stomach and often the tumor is not curable at the time of diagnosis. It is for this reason that the mortality rate for patients diagnosed with stomach cancer is exceedingly high. In the Far East, the incidence of stomach cancer remains high, probably due to the high rate of Helicobacter pylori infection, as well as certain dietary factors. Nobody knows for sure why the incidence of stomach cancer is decreasing in the United States. Lowe infection rates with Helicobacter pylori, known carcinogen and cause of stomach cancer, may be a partial explanation. However, other factors are probably also important.

Because the incidence of stomach cancer is relatively low in the United States, the American Cancer Society does not recommend routine endoscopic screening for the tumor as they do for colon cancer. Early diagnosis can occasionally be achieved if warning signals such as intestinal bleeding are immediately investigated. Many people over the age of 50 are having their stool checked for blood on an annual basis. If blood is found, it is generally recommended that the patient have a colonoscopy. If the examination would show up negative, however, an upper endoscopy examining the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) may clinch the diagnosis. While most of the patients will have esophagitis, gastritis, or peptic ulcer disease, an unsuspected stomach cancer may be found. Not infrequently, precancerous changes in the stomach lining are found at the time of endoscopy.

Chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori in some susceptible individuals causes a change in the lining of the stomach to resemble the small intestines (intestinal metaplasia). The risk of stomach cancer after acquiring intestinal metaplasia in the stomach is not nearly as great as that seen with Barrett’s esophagus (a precancerous condition of the esophagus). Therefore, it is currently not recommended that patients with this precancerous change in the stomach be endoscoped on a regular basis. Nevertheless, it is recommended that patients have an endoscopy every five to ten years after discovering intestinal metaplasia.

Anyone experiencing satiety should have an upper gastrointestinal series or endoscopy to rule out stomach cancer, especially if they are over the age of 45. Anyone who has multiple family members with stomach cancer should be checked for Helicobacter pylori infection and some gastroenterologists recommend a screening endoscopy in this situation. Stomach cancer may run in families, either because the members of the family are genetically susceptible to the disease or because the members of the family have infected each other with Helicobacter pylori.

Asbestos is a mineral made of tough, supple, and flexible fiber. Neither chemicals nor heat have any effect on asbestos. It is widely used in many industries. However, this fiber can be easily inhaled or swallowed. Exposure to asbestos can cause various ailments such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, and cancer of the larynx, oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and kidney. Top attorneys have joined hands with workers, to fight for the safety of workers and against the disastrous effects of asbestos.

Numerous health provisions were incorporated for people affected by the hazards of asbestos. Asbestos is not banned, but laws have been framed to protect workers exposed to the effects of asbestos. Asbestos attorneys protect the rights and provide compensation to the afflicted individuals. The hazardous effects of asbestos have created awareness amongst many citizens.

Asbestos attorneys include a team of specialized and qualified attorneys who represent the applicant. When considering a lawsuit, people need to find a topmost attorney who can handle the case well because they are mostly filed against established companies. These companies may use tactics to deceive the court or cover up some vital information. As the law has included provisions that define the adverse effects of asbestos-related sicknesses, the patient can prove his or her case with the help of medical reports and employment terms and conditions with the defaulting company. The asbestos attorneys help the workers in the recovery of compensation related to medical expenses, loss of job, financial crunches and after effects of the disease.

Top asbestos attorneys have developed the most original, insistent, and dynamic strategies in the nation to protect their client’s rights. These attorneys prepare every case for trial rather than rushing to an appeal haggle. This broad preparation and exceptional courtroom reputation actually keeps most cases from trial and produce better results.

Many online sites provide information about asbestos attorneys.

Colon cancer is more commonly known as bowel cancer, this is where there is a malignant growth in the colon. Early symptoms of colon cancer can include a change in bowel movements either constipation or diahoerria , pain in the lower abdomen, blood mixed in with the faeces. These symptoms are fairly mundane, so often go un-noticed causing the tumor to grow undetected, inperticulally as people still find it hard to discuss there bowel movements with anybody especially there Doctor. Occasionally there are no symptoms until the tumor has got so large that it causes a blockage in the intestine or Could possibly even perforate the intestine. Some forms of colon cancer can be genetic/hereditary however in some cases of colon cancer the precise reason people Contract the disease is unknown. Diet may be cause of colon cancer, eating a lot of meat, too much fatty foods and not enough fiber, fruit and vegetables all add up to a un-healthy diet so increasing the risk of colon cancer.

The tests carried out to diagnose colon cancer include a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy. A sigmoidoscopy is when a camera is inserted into the anus to examine the rectum and the sigmoid colon. A colonoscopy is when a flexible fibre-optic camera Called a colonscope is put into the body via the anus and fed along the colon. Instruments may be fed down the colonscope So this is how a biopsy would be performed. Colon cancer can often occur with other diseases of the colon, for example ulcerative colitis.

The chance of a cure for colon cancer depends on whether you get a early enough diagnosis. Surgery is the best chance of Survival and sometimes radiotherapy and chemotherapy may also be offered, but there would be no guarenties of a very long term future. The surgical procedure involves a general anesthetic and the diseased part of the colon is removed plus a bit extra on both sides to make sure they have it all. The amount of colon that has to be removed varies from person to person but the Majority of people will end up with a colostomy. This is where a small inscision is made in the stomach and the healthy colon Is pulled through it and secured this is called a stoma. The stoma makes it possible for the person to still have there bowels opened by means of a colostomy bag which is attached to the stoma usually by a adhesive. These bags are disposable and Keep all smells etc in [until you change them when the bowel has worked]. The colostomy is sometimes only temporary depending on how much bowel was removed. If it is to be only temporary it could be there for up to six months just to allow the colon to heal without faeces being past through it. If the colostomy is to be permanent than the anus may be sewn up whilst the person is in theatre having there diseased colon removed and the stoma made.

Colon cancer is still a large killer but mostly because people do not get it diagnosed early enough. The survival rate is much better when diagnoses are made early as treatment can begin and may not end up being so evasive. It is a shame to die from embarrassment is it not.

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I’ve never met anyone who was sitting around with a bunch of extra time on their hands when they found out they had cancer.

Getting second opinions, researching treatment options, going for treatment and testing, dealing with treatment side-effects — all these things take time. Cancer disrupts whatever rhythm we had between “getting things done” and taking time for delight.

Yet now more than ever, there’s a need for time to stay in touch with the things that refresh us and give us joy.

Traditionally in the West, this time for delight has gone by the name of Sabbath. It involves ceasing from labor and feasting on being and loving, appreciation and delight.

For example, Stage 4 cancer survivor Agi Lidle, one of my radio co- hosts, used her “good days” after her diagnosis to go hiking. Another woman with advanced cancer loved to visit her local casino with her husband during “good” periods.

But even 5 minutes of Sabbath time can brighten a day. You might spend the time praying, meditating, reading, cuddling a pet, listening to music, phoning a friend, journaling, drawing, sitting in a chapel or beautiful outdoor space, or savoring a cup of fragrant tea.

Taking time for joy is a powerful spiritual tool during cancer. If it isn’t part of your “spiritual toolbox” yet, why not give it a try today?

TIP: When our schedule is very tight or our physical condition limits our activities, it’s fine to start small. Any time we can give to activities that feed our joy will be valuable.

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Barrett’s esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach, known as the esophagus, is damaged because of stomach acid that leaks back into and irritates the esophagus. This acid damage is also referred to as heartburn, gerd, and acid reflux. Acid reflux is a result of stomach acids used to digest foods coming back into the lower esophagus area. This occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter muscle gets weakened or functions improperly. The burning sensation is due to the fact that the esophageal lining is unable to withstand the rising acidic levels.

Barrett’s is uncommon, only about 5 percent of people with GERD develop Barrett’s esophagus. However, if Barrett’s is diagnosed, there is a 30- to 125-fold increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. The cancer can spread to lymph nodes and other organs. Esophageal cancer arising from Barrett’s esophagus can lead to the second fastest growing type of cancer in the United States. The scary thing is that Barrett’s esophagus itself does not cause symptoms. The heartburn or acid reflux that causes Barrett’s esophagus results in symptoms of chest pain or indigestion.

One of the most important things you can do to prevent your Barrett’s esophagus from turning into cancer is to manage your heartburn. The allopathic treatment for heartburn usually involves taking antacids. Antacids are usually taken 30-60 minutes after eating. Prescription drugs have also been shown to control acid reflux. If you suffer from this condition, be sure to ask your physician what your best options would be for treating problem. Many also choose to seek natural cures for treating acid reflux. Some popular treatments include digestive enzymes at the beginning of meals, chewable calcium tablets, and herbal combinations including marshmallow root, DGL, and aloe vera.

Be sure to call your health care provider if heartburn persists for longer than a few days, or you have pain or difficulty swallowing. Also, call your provider if symptoms worsen, do not improve with treatment, or if new symptoms develop in a person with Barrett’s esophagus. Diagnosis and treatment of acid reflux may prevent the onset of Barrett’s esophagus.

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