A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be devastating. Many sufferers respond by seeking out alternative Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) Treatments. Why?

1. Prostate cancer can be quite painful, and with mainstream prostate cancer treatment you sometimes need too choose your priority – maximum pain control or maximum treatment effectiveness. Moreover, treatments such as chemotherapy are often difficult to bear apart from the pain. but also can often add additional discomforts and distresses.

2. Prostate cancer treatment is not cheap. And the longer you survive, the more expensive it gets. Some families simply cannot withstand the financial burden.

3. Success is not certain. Mainstream doctors will not promise miracle cures or give guarantees, two of the hallmarks of some of the less reputable alternative cancer treatment practitioners.

Alternative prostate cancer treatment methods cover a wide spectrum of treatments and philosophies. Various unproven therapies are available. Most treatments, however, seem to rely primarily on dietary supplements and/or mind-body activities such as mediation, yoga, and various forms of stress control. No matter what method you select, you will have to choose whether to use alternative methods as a compliment to or a substitute for mainstream treatments. Using alternative treatment to substitute for conventional treatment can be lethal, of course, but even supplementary treatment options can be dangerous if herbal medicine, dietary supplements, etc. interact with or interfere with the function of cancer drugs. One notable example is St. John’s Wort, which interacts with chemotherapy drugs. Accordingly, any alternative prostate cancer treatment should be undertaken only with the guidance and consent of your doctor.

Some of these dietary supplements include saw palmetto, garlic, Vitamins C, D, and E, and various forms of antioxidants. Mind-body activities desinge to reduce stress and thereby strengthen the immune system are also popular. primarily due to the increased emphasis in recent decades of the power of the mind to affect the immune system.

Bob Miles
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/alternative-prostate-cancer-treatment-139585.html

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Doctors recommend going for check-ups from time to time after the age of 50, in order to detect early any possible presence of cancer. Colorectal presence gives symptoms after a few years since installation occurred, that is why screenings should be done regularly.

Sometimes patients suffering of colorectal cancer complain about being constipated. Constipation can occur due to the tumor which grows inside the colon and blocks partially or totally the flow of solid waste. So, defecating less often as before can be a sign that something is wrong inside the colon.

Sometimes people observe that their stool is much thinner than before. This can also be a sign that inside the colon or rectum is a tumor which began to grow. If the tumor grows it will partially obstruct the way the stool follows and so, the stool will have to remodelate in order to step over the tumor’s barrier. Also, abdominal cramping and bloating can occur.

If the tumor bleeds, in the stool will appear red marks, this if the tumor is situated in the rectum.

If the tumor is situated at the end of the colon or in the rectum it might give you the feeling that you still have to go to the bathroom even if you just went. This is due to the fact that the tumor is attached to the “exit zone” and the body thinks there is some poop left to come out.

Because the tumor blocks the way out and prevents air from elimination, patients can get gassy quite often.

Sometimes colon cancer patients have nausea and even vomit but and this is another condition the tumor gives. Also, tiredness is present no matter how much you get to sleep possible because of anemia (the red blood calls can not carry sufficient oxygen to the body’s cells). Anemia can be given by the tumors situated in the right side of the colon because they can bleed for a long period of time without being detected.

In most of the intestinal cancers, loosing weight is present. The loss of weight is made in a short period of time and even though for some people it might be considered a blessing, this is not a good thing, because it means that the tumor blocks the bowel somewhere inside the intestines.

These symptoms can be found in other diseases too but if you see them do contact a doctor for a check up especially if you are over 50 and your family history contains cases of colorectal cancer.

For greater resources on colon cancer or especially about colon cancer symptoms please visit this link http://www.colon-cancer-center.com/colon-cancer-symptoms.htm

Groshan Fabiola
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Symptoms of lung cancer and emphysema include increased breathlessness, wheezing, coughing and increase mucus production. Find out why vital signs may be normal in a patient with lung cancer with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on respiratory therapy and healthy breathing.

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A friend of mine told me that right after she eats she gets really sick and her stomach hurts really bad. I told her that this is not s symptom of cancer but she doesn’t believe me. (I think is bulimia but certainly not cancer). Could you guys tell me what are the first symptoms of cancer?

Hi..
This are the first symptoms of cancer.."in general"!..
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Telltale Signs of Cancer include : A lump or thickening in the breast or testicles.. a change in a wart or mole.. a skin sore or a persistent sore throat that doesn’t heal.. a change in bowel or bladder habits… a persistent cough or coughing blood … constant indigestion or trouble swallowing…unusual bleeding or vaginal discharge… and chronic fatigue…..
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There are "numerous cancer detection and prevention tests", that can be used to detect cancer…. conventional tests…. Some of these tests are not used by conventional physicians, but you can always ask them to look into the test…. It is important to understand that one should not rely on any one test …. some tests can result in false positives or negatives….. One must take all clinical factors into consideration to back up …
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Cancer gives you no symptoms or signs that exclusively indicate the disease….. Every complaint for cancer can explain a harmless condition as well…. If you have one of the above symptoms, however, you should see a doctor for further evaluation……
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For more information :
American cancer society :
1599 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(800) ACS-2345 (227-2345
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Or take your friend to see a good doctor!!
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My regards! .. and the best of luck!!

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how does non small cell carcinoma lung cancer get created?
what is the process of this cancer?

i found a few stages but i need to know how the cancer cells affect the lungs

I know long active exposure to Nobelium (Is it Nobelium, I’m not sure) generates radioactivity that effects the lungs.

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