Many medical breakthroughs have resulted for the mapping of the human genome which has been ongoing for quite sometime now. In a move that combines some of the most powerful super-computers and the most advanced genetic research, they have been able to discover a great deal of what the various genes we have play in our daily lives. There is a new form of breast cancer detection tool that combines the patient’s medical history and a high-tech genomic profile which can give clues to possible treatments that would work best for each and every individual. Cancer treatment and prevention has benefited from the study and it doesn’t end there, for they are still making headway in the fight against one of the world’s biggest killers.
February 29, 2008
The Genome Project – mapping the human Genome
February 25, 2008
Lymph Node Biopsies
Patients are advised on seeking several opinions when seeking treatment for breast cancer due to the extreme differences of treatments available for non-invasive and invasive forms. The non-invasive form of breast cancer sits just below the surface of the skin and can be treated with radiation therapy or other more benign techniques. It is only when the cancer has invaded the underlying tissue that more aggressive treatment options are recommended for the treatment to be effective. Lymph nodes are small ducts which drain fluids from the tissues on the human body sending them back into the circulatory tract. These nodes once infected by disease spreads fast due to their direct link to the circulatory system allowing the cells to migrate to areas far from the origin of the disease. So seek all the information that you can and try to do a lot of research before committing to a particular form of treatment. When hesitant about a diagnosis, you should always voice out your doubts or go to seek other opinions on the matter.
February 18, 2008
非常に簡単なガンの予防方法
ガンは地球上で最も身体を衰弱させる病気の1つである。そのさまざまな形は、人体のほとんどの部分にでき、かかりやすい傾向があるのであれば、治療手段や生活習慣の単純な変更だけで予防が可能だ。これらの予防法は通常、3つの主な概念を展開する；生活習慣あるいは食習慣の変化、発ガン性物質の回避、服用した薬の効果を長持ちさせて、発病を防ぐことを狙った前ガン症状処置を施す。見ての通りこの症状は厳守することが容易であり、定期的な健康診断もまた発病の予防に有効である。
殺虫剤、化学物質、そしてガン
長きにわたり殺虫剤に含まれる特定の化学物質がガンを引き起こすとされていたことは、より安全な害虫駆除システムの研究をもたらした。 しかし多くの人が特定の家庭、中庭、庭の中にも長期用により発ガン性のある化学物質が含まれていることを知らずにいる。ナフタレン由来の着臭剤は、今は発ガン性があると考えられているため、トイレの消臭剤として使うことは推奨されていない。家の内外の害虫駆除用特定製品もまた、発ガン性物質を含んでいるため、必要なマスクや手袋といった安全道具を使い、指示に従うことを徹底すること。制汗剤や染髪剤といった特定の美容製品や衛生製品もまた、ガンとの関連性が研究されている。染髪剤に関しては、実験結果で関連性が強いとされているが、研究はまだ進行段階である。
February 9, 2008
Family History and Cancer
Experts advise people to have at least general knowledge of any history of cancer within the family tree. This comes to light for of all cancer cases 5 to 10% are inherited and a family history of the disease allows you to get recommendations from your doctor regarding screening schedules and preventive measures to take. Mothers and Daughters are also encouraged to both have regular checkups and the younger generation be given HPV vaccines to prevent the occurrence of cervical cancer in later life. As with many forms of cancer, diet and other environmental factors can play a large part whether you do or do not get the disease so better understanding and regular screenings as part of the annual check-up is best especially in the later years of life. The older you get, the weaker the immune system along with the bodies organs that can lead to cancer.