Solar Panels

 By Yusuf Chy

Solar Panels

In general, solar energy can be described as the energy that is received from the sunlight and converted by a mechanical source for home use. It's cheaper and reliable for operations since the sun is readily available. On the other hand, solar panels are the mechanically built materials whose main purpose is to convert solar energy to electrical energy. They are built from an element called silicon. It is the core duty of the silicon element to covert the solar energy to electricity. The solar power can either be directly or indirectly gotten from the sunlight. When it's cloudy the intensity of the solar power delivered perfectly, the photovoltaic solar materials deliver sun rays into electricity and the oslar thermal receiver changes the solar power into heat solvents, such as oil and water. This type of power is used in, iPod chargers, charge batteries water heaters, cell phone chargers and spacecrafts.
How do solar panels work? They practically work on the photovoltaic invention. Its name is derived from the technology used, which is also known as PV, which is made from silicon element. They are basically semiconductors made from sand built into large computer chips. When sun rays falls on the PV materials, the PN junction in it with its metal conductor helps produce electricity. At this juncture, the PN junction is the positive and negative charges that assist to produce electric current. Solar energy is available in different systems, grid connection, inverters and power storage. In a different system, the PV takes up large space up the roof to produce more energy. It can also be built on land space and produce up to 5-9 Megawatts per hour. They can also be useful in street lighting.
How are solar panels made? They are basically made from three-dimensional points; the crystalline silicon production, the crystalline silicon panels and the amorphous silicon panels. This stand of the solar-energy production is what is used in the present. In the crystalline silicon production, for example, when the silicon element is melted and cut it is named the poly crystalline silicon. In its other mode when it is built and cut, it becomes mono-crystalline silicon. In both cases, they are about; a hundred percentage pure silicon. In the second case of the crystalline silicon panels, they are normally broken into pieces and then sliced, finally being polished with doping materials. This changes the state of electric charge inside them to cells. The amorphous silicon panels are made from silicon alloys combined with multilayer cells for energy production. This combination explains how the solar power is made.
What are latest technologies of solar panels? The newest technology of solar energy has emerged in a wide range of things. This starts with the green power alternatives which is common for home use. The other aspect of it is the Power cooling and heating systems in homes. The high-technology appliance and periodic lighting at home is the other good examples of solar-energy development. New personal computers development for smart homes is also left out of the latest ideas of the solar power.

Yusuf Chy writes extensively on Solar panels [http://howtoinstallsolarpanel.com/solar-panels/], and provides information on how to install solar panels [http://howtoinstallsolarpanel.com/how-to-install-solar-panels/].

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By Anita Van Wyk 

Solar Energy Advantages Disadvantages

Many of us know that solar energy is a good thing, but few really understand why. Therefore, I compiled a comprehensive list of solar energy advantages and disadvantages that will enable you to make an educated decision whether on not Solar Power is right for YOU.
Solar Energy Advantages
1. Saves you money

• After the initial investment has been recovered, the energy from the sun is practically FREE.
• The recovery/ payback period for this investment can be very short depending on how much electricity your household uses.
• Financial incentives are available form the government that will reduce your cost.
• If your system produce more energy than you use, your utility company can buy it from you, building up a credit on your account! This is called net metering.
• It will save you money on your electricity bill if you have one at all.
• Solar energy does not require any fuel.
• It's not affected by the supply and demand of fuel and is therefore not subjected to the ever-increasing price of gasoline.
• The savings are immediate and for many years to come.
• The use of solar energy indirectly reduces health costs.

2. Environmentally friendly

• Solar Energy is clean, renewable (unlike gas, oil and coal) and sustainable, helping to protect our environment.
• It does not pollute our air by releasing carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide or mercury into the atmosphere like many traditional forms of electrical generations does.
• Therefore Solar Energy does not contribute to global warming, acid rain or smog.
• It actively contributes to the decrease of harmful green house gas emissions.
• It's generated where it is needed.
• By not using any fuel, Solar Energy does not contribute to the cost and problems of the recovery and transportation of fuel or the storage of radioactive waste.

3. Independent/ semi-independent

• Solar Energy can be utilized to offset utility-supplied energy consumption. It does not only reduce your electricity bill, but will also continue to supply your home/ business with electricity in the event of a power outage.
• A Solar Energy system can operate entirely independent, not requiring a connection to a power or gas grid at all. Systems can therefore be installed in remote locations (like holiday log cabins), making it more practical and cost-effective than the supply of utility electricity to a new site.
• The use of Solar Energy reduces our dependence on foreign and/or centralized sources of energy, influenced by natural disasters or international events and so contributes to a sustainable future.
• Solar Energy supports local job and wealth creation, fuelling local economies.

4. Low/ no maintenance

• Solar Energy systems are virtually maintenance free and will last for decades.
• Once installed, there are no recurring costs.
• They operate silently, have no moving parts, do not release offensive smells and do not require you to add any fuel.
• More solar panels can easily be added in the future when your family's needs grow.

Solar Energy Disadvantages

• The initial cost is the main disadvantage of installing a solar energy system, largely because of the high cost of the semi-conducting materials used in building one.
• The cost of solar energy is also high compared to non-renewable utility-supplied electricity. As energy shortages are becoming more common, solar energy is becoming more price-competitive.
• Solar panels require quite a large area for installation to achieve a good level of efficiency.
• The efficiency of the system also relies on the location of the sun, although this problem can be overcome with the installation of certain components.
• The production of solar energy is influenced by the presence of clouds or pollution in the air.
• Similarly, no solar energy will be produced during nighttime although a battery backup system and/or net metering will solve this problem. See http://www.dsireusa.org for details on how net metering allows you to save electricity and money.
• As far as solar powered cars go - their slower speed might not appeal to everyone caught up in today's rat race.

To learn more about solar energy, go to http://facts-about-solar-energy.com/
You'll discover ...

• what solar energy is
• how solar energy works
• interesting facts about solar energy
• how much solar energy costs
• passive solar energy for homes, and
• how to build solar energy systems

There's a whole section for students, teachers and parents; whiles homeowners can obtain FREE QUOTES for their solar energy projects. You'll find book and product reviews some helpful energy saving tips.
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By Curt Sommer

Solar Energy 101

 

The process of producing electricity with a solar system is not really a great mystery. It's actually a very simple process, and the real mystery is why the US isn't using more of it. The purpose of this post is to provide a brief overview of how solar PV systems work. In essence, the light from the sun hits the panels, and the electrons in the solar cells become activated. What this means is that they start moving around a lot more and in doing so, they start bumping in to each other more frequently. The interaction of the electrons produces electricity in the form of friction.

A solar panel or module, is comprised of individual solar cells. A cell is primarily silicon with some circuitry. The more cells contained in a panel, the more energy it can produce. A string of panels makes up an array and multiple arrays comprise a solar PV system. A PV system (Photo-Voltaic) is different from a hot-water system which is used specifically to heat water. A Concentrated Solar Power system (CSP) uses mirrors to focus sunlight on water, causing it to boil producing steam, which is then used to generate electricity. However, the focus of this post is specifically on PV systems.
PV systems are generally connected to the grid, but for people in more remote locations a battery back-up system is often more practical. There are two primary types of solar panels; mono-crystalline and polycrystalline. Without going into a lot of detail there are advantages and disadvantages to each.
Silicon is most often used in solar panels as the primary active material in a solar cell because it has unique chemical properties. A silicon atom (Si) is comprised of twelve electrons on three separate 'shells' or layers. The outermost 'shell' has four electrons that are highly reactive. The outer electron shell of a silicon atom is seeking reach of state of equilibrium by 'sharing' its electrons with other atoms. Conversely, those other atoms will share their electrons as well.
Of course they're always moving to begin with but the energy from the sun causes their rate of interaction to increase. By bumping in to each other more frequently they generate friction. This friction is a source of electrical energy. From there it's just a matter of channeling the current through all the wiring to the inverter. The inverter converts the electricity from direct current to alternating currently because the electrical grid is not designed to handle direct current.
The transformed current flows to where the demand is the closest. Depending on the demand within the building, the current will go there first to satisfy any existing demand. In a grid tied system any excess current is supplied to the grid. If it's an off-grid system then presumably there is a battery back-up system to store excess current generated by the system for later use.
Most systems are designed to meet the average load of the building they serve, but they are typically not over-sized. Over-sizing a system is not very economical and utility companies generally don't approve them in the first place. Producing electricity from the sun is a very practical way to meet our electrical demand. Producing energy in the same location it is used is more efficient than transporting it over great distances.

How do solar energy systems actually work? This article provides a general overview of how a solar system produces electricity. It is intended for those who are looking for a basic understanding of how a solar PV system works. For more information please visit my blog at http://ezsolarhouse.com

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Breast Cancer - 10 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

By Cath King 

"Your biopsy tests positive for breast cancer." These is a sentence feared by all women. In 1971 President Nixon declared war on cancer. Since then billions of dollars have been spent on fighting cancer. It seems the only arsenal this war has come up with are the antiquated weapons of poison, slash and burn. There is still no cure. Very little of the money used for the war on cancer is used for cancer prevention. Yet it is far easier to prevent cancer than to cure it.
Cancer is a systemic disease. This means that even if the cancer has manifested itself in your breast tissue, the actual problem is system wide. Because of this, breast cancer can't be prevented solely by specifics. It requires an entire lifestyle change.
Having said that, there are number of changes you can make to your lifestyle that will reduce your risk of getting breast cancer (and all other cancers). I have chosen, what I consider to be, the most effective to share with you.
Before I list them for you, it would be helpful for you to understand what cancer actually is. Jane Plant, "Your Life in Your Hands", describes cancer as "Cells behaving badly." Our cells operate under the control of the genes in our DNA. These cells grow and divide in a controlled way to produce more cells as they are needed to keep the body healthy. When cells become old or damaged, they die and are replaced with new cells.
However, sometimes this orderly process goes wrong. The DNA of a cell can become damaged or changed, producing mutations that affect normal cell growth and division. When this happens, cells do not die when they should and new cells form when the body does not need them. These mutated cells thrive in an anaerobic environment and get their energy from metabolic waste. The extra cells may form a mass of tissue called a tumour.
By definition, a cancer cell is a normal, healthy cell that has undergone genetic mutation to the point that it can live in an anaerobic surrounding (an environment where oxygen is not available). In other words, if you deprive a group of cells of vital oxygen (their primary source of energy), some of them will die, but others will manage to alter their genetic software program and mutate in a most resourceful way: the cells will be able to live without oxygen and derive some of their energy needs from such things as cellular metabolic waste products.
Only five to ten percent of all breast cancers are due to genetic predisposition and over 70% of all gene mutations are caused by environmental factors. This puts you in a very powerful position to be able to significantly reduce your risk of the gene mutations that cause breast cancer.
I have listed the suggestions starting with the most important and most effective:

1. Eat a whole-food, plant-based diet with lots of raw foods: Diet is the most prevalent cause of genetic mutation. It can also provide the greatest protection against cancer. But which diet? Studies carried out by Dr Dean Ornish show that our blood has powerful anti-cancer compounds. That's a good thing. Even those on a Standard American Diet (SAD) have blood that fights cancer. However, the blood of vegans (those who consume no animal products what-so-ever) decreased cancer growth by nearly 8 times over the blood of those consuming the Standard American Diet. Another study conducted at Loma Linda University found that vegans have 34% lower rates of breast cancer to other women. Other dietary factors include: sugar consumption processed foods, gluten, chemical additives, transfats and over-eating.


2. Give up drinking alcohol: One alcoholic drink per day increases your risk of getting breast cancer by seven to ten percent. Not only that but breast cancer survivors who consume three to four drinks a week increase their risk of a recurrence by 34%.


3. Give up smoking: Although smoking is usually associated with lung cancer, the carcinogens in cigarettes affect the whole system. Women who smoke are 24 times more likely to get breast cancer. The risk doubles if those women start smoking before having their first baby and increases to 61 times more likely if they start smoking before their first mentrual period.


4. Engage in a high level of physical activity: Women who exercise for more than three hours a week reduce their risk of breast cancer by 25%.


5. Don't take Hormone Replacement Therapy: As many breast cancers are estrogen dependent, it makes sense to minimise your exposure to estrogen. Two studies published in 2002 and 2003 link HRT to a higher incidence of breast cancer.


6. Supplement wisely: Three quarters of all women with breast cancer are vitamin D deficient. Maintaining optimal vitamin D levels decreases your risk by 45%. Ensure your vitamin D levels are optimal through regular blood tests and if they're not take a supplement. Those with diets rich in DHA Omega 3 fatty acids are two thirds less likely to get breast cancer. We usually think of fish for our Omega 3. But flaxseeds have shown special protective factors due to their content of dietary lignans, a class of phytoestrogens, which have an anti-estrogen effect. Conversly, artificial folic acid (in the form of supplements) has been shown to increase a woman's risk of breast cancer. So obtain all your follic acid from natural, food sources - green leafy vegetables.


7. Watch your weight: Obesity is said to be the primary cause of 17% of all breast cancers, especially after menopause. Luckily, if you follow the dietary and exercise suggestions listed here, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is easy.


8. Don't fry or grill foods: Cooking at high temperatures without water or steam creates acrylamides in carbohydrate foods (eg.chips) and heterocyclic amines in meat (especially chicken). Both these substances are highly carcinogenic.


9. Have two or more children and breast feed them for up to two years each: When we are pregnant and breast feeding we are exposed to lower levels of estrogen, which in turn, lowers our risk of breast cancer.


10. Avoid unnecessay radiation: This includes radiation caused by imaging tests, such as xrays (including mammograms), CT scans, PET scans and bone scans. Remember that mammograms are not preventative and cumulative radiation exposure over a person's life time includes exposure from this breast cancer detection tool. Alternatives to mammograms, that are not publised or encouraged by the medical profession for breast cancer detection, include: thermography, MRI and ultrasound. If you are serious about preventing breats cancer, this is something you should look into and discuss with your doctor.

My hope is that these suggestions will not overwhelm you but empower you to start making changes and keep making them.
Remember that permanent change is best accomplished with baby steps. This is what holistic health coaching can help you with by providing information, encouragement and accountability to keep you moving forwards towards your health goals.

Cath King is a nutritionist and holistic health coach who specializes in creating optimal health on plant-based diets. She has had success in helping clients reverse cancer, diabetes, crohns disease, ulcerated colitus, heart disease and obesity. Her clinic "Seeking Health" is in New Zealand.

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We Cannot Cure Cancer Unless We Know What Caused It

By Alan Wighton

Our orthodox medical system with their drug base medicine uses treatments that are toxic and nearly always damages and weakens the body, whereas dealing with the reasons why cancer first appeared will aid the body to heal itself. Our orthodox system of treatments is a money orientated system with their patented drugs whereas no one can profit from natural ways to treat it.
Cancer is similar to a handful of diseases in the past which has plagued mankind such as scurvy, rickets and pellagra which were all deficiency diseases. The only way you can overcome these diseases is to correct the deficiency. The reason cancer will appear is when something has gone wrong with the immune system because it is impossible for a person to get cancer unless their immune system has been weakened.
The key to solving the problem is to not focus on the growth itself but to strengthen the immune system that allowed these growths to first appear and that means a change to a more healthy diet and a healthier lifestyle. That is the reasons why our current treatments of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy often don't work. Unfortunately there is no money to be made from treating the body naturally and that's why it won't be offered by our profit driven medical system.
Cancer seldom has a single cause but nearly always many contributing factors. A hundred years ago it was a rare disease but today it is different and it is caused because of the way we are now living. Our diets today include many processed foods and they contribute to cancer. Also we lead a more sedentary lifestyle thanks to motorcars and other labour saving devices and that also influences cancer. Then there are the chemicals we use, especially those we apply to our body and believing them to be safe and they do cause us harm.
We are what we eat, that is, our state of health is directly related to what we put in our mouth. Many people spend most of their lives abusing their bodies by eat junk food and not exercising then expect their doctors to give them a pill to solve the problem. There is no such thing as a pill to correct a problem caused by bad diets. To regain the health of your immune system which will eliminate cancer you need to turn to Mother Nature as only nature has to answer to your problem. There is no other way.
With cancer there has never been a quick and easy cure and there is certainly not a pill or a treatment which will heal anyone. It's up to you to do something about it, not your doctor. Doctors represent the pharmaceutical industry and will only offer you treatments from those industries. They have a money interest in your disease so that is the only options you will be offered.
There is no point in weakening the immune system further in an attempt to remove cancer because that will only cause it to grow again. A much better way is to refuse any toxic treatment and instead treat the whole body which will help you overcome the problem. It works for all cancers and works for everyone.

Alan Wighton is an experience health researcher and has specialized, how a natural approach to cancer can have a far better outcome than our current way of treating the disease.

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Waiting for a Diagnosis - Is It Cancer?

By Margaret Phalor Barnhart 

Missy cleans my home once a month. She is a single mom raising three daughters. Two different times she talked to me about symptoms she had regarding her menstrual cycle - it wasn't working and she also had severe cramping. About this time I received a book by Nora Hampton telling her cancer experience. Some of the author's symptoms were the same as Missy's. I wanted Missy to read this book but was hesitant because I would be introducing her to the world of cancer. She read the book and decided to make an appointment with a gynecologist.
The doctor examined her and explained that what she was seeing was not typical. There was evidence of a yeast infection so that was treated with medication. Missy was extremely relieved and joyful that her pain and cramping was nothing more than a yeast infection. She was booked for a follow-up appointment.
This time was different. The GYN removed some tissue to be biopsied. Now FEAR came on stage and took the leading role. Missy fell apart. She was faced with the possibility of a cancer diagnosis. Would she live long enough to see her girls grow up? If she had to do chemotherapy how would she be able to clean houses and the church building? This was her only means of financial support.
The FEAR of cancer was palpable. Missy's mind focused on the horrible possibilities. There were many tears. Fear ratcheted up another notch when the biopsy showed some unusual patterns and the doctor wanted to do another biopsy from a different location. Her reaction reminded me of the day in 1987 when I was told my breast biopsy was "suspicious." The month prior I had been referred to a surgeon who found three lumps in my right breast. I was 46 years old. That night I had a vivid dream that I expressed in poetry and titled, "Elevator Dream."
"February
A tall city building unfinished, under construction.
Seven stories completed. Above them open girders.
Upon entering the elevator I touch the button labeled 'TOP.'
Alone, I cling to the center pole as surrounding buildings diminish
and city lights dim.
This upward journey leading to the unknown
creates PANIC... TERROR! Yet an inner peace
-- a strong sense that the elevator is connected
to a cable that I cannot see but know is anchored."
I think the majority of men and women in this situation would find themselves on this cliff, ready to plunge into the unknown. It is a very scary place. Waiting for a diagnosis seems an eternity. Throughout my personal experience with breast cancer, mastectomy and chemotherapy, I found myself overwhelmed when thinking of the worst possibilities imaginable. I expressed this in poetry titled, "Waiting for a Diagnosis."
"September
Yesterday, I thought I was dying -- dying of brain cancer
as I awaited the results of a CT scan because of headaches
--headaches that for two months now come and go.
I know someone who just died of brain cancer.
Awaiting a diagnosis can seem an eternity.
Do I plan for next week, next month?
Is the future cancelled --or at least postponed?
Do I fear death, or do I fear losing life --or the quality of life
to which I am accustomed?
Today, the phone call came. CT Scan normal,
--cause of headaches, unknown.
Headaches now seem unimportant. Cancer cells are not the cause.
Will this fear of cancer remain forever --
a curse I relentlessly bear?"
Missy's reaction to her cancer scare is so typical. First the tears (at least for females) and difficulty focusing on the demands of every-day life. I believe the younger the person the greater the impact. Parents of a young child who is suspected of having a life-threatening illness go through the same cycle of emotions. The world changes.
There is no "right" way or "best" way to deal with the fear of cancer. Some people are stoic and keep their feelings buried within. Others pray and seek spiritual comfort. Finding a good listener is a blessing. Trusting your doctor is important. Internet searches must be verified. Ultimately you realize that today's fear is not necessarily tomorrow's fear. Life is finite and there are limits to what we control.
Missy now shows no signs of cancer. She is being treated with medications for the menstrual cycle and once again is focused on her girls and work. I recently asked her what she learned from this experience. Her answer was that she would no longer joke about nor ignore symptoms she doesn't understand. I asked her if I had done the right thing by giving her the book written by Nora sharing her cancer experience. Missy responded positively. That is what convinced her to seek medical help. I felt relieved that I had done the right thing.

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Cancer and Subconscious Reprogramming

By Bern Walters 
Having an illness like cancer is nothing short of short of terrifying, to say the least. Nevertheless, cancer is not always terminal. If detected early enough there are non-surgical methods to stop it from growing into any danger. Besides chemotherapy and radiation treatments, a more holistic approach proves itself as a great aid when coupled with the other treatments available. One of these is subconscious reprogramming or guided meditation specifically designed for the cancer patient.
Knowing the aspect of healing that every cancer survivor has gone through has helped developed this particular type of treatment aid. The aspects are the treatment preparation, clearing of cancer from the cells and the emotional support for the process of healing. Just surviving a cold is stressful enough both physically and mentally for the average person. Think of the emotional rollercoaster one would go on with any diagnosed form of cancer. The design of subconscious reprogramming for the patient is to get an emotional handle, so to speak, on their condition. This is because the effect of the other treatments additionally depends on the psychological attitude of the patient.
The Desire to Win the Battle
Subconscious reprogramming enables the individual to picture the infected cells and to visualize changing the condition of the cancerous cell by chasing the cancer out. In this aspect, the individual declares war on those cells affecting their health. By doing so, it gives them a powerful look inside their own desire to survive the disease. Their guide takes them to see the control in their hands that will eliminate the cancerous cells from their bodies. At every turn on this guided path, they confront this winning scenario by defeating the internal enemy thus becoming triumphant in the end. This kind of imagery builds confidence for the next step that takes emotional control to navigate.
The second aspect is the preparation to accept the treatment that taxes the body both physically and psychologically. The subconscious reprogramming in this step paints the picture of the body opening up to the treatment like the clouds open up for the sun after a summer's rain. This sets the subconscious mind up to allow the body to heal using the radiation and the chemotherapy. The imagery implanted into the subconscious mind builds the emotional strength to control any manifestation of weakness.
Nurturing the Inward Emotional Strength
It takes a strong will and emotional fortitude to combat any illness especially any form of cancer. Therefore, with the right mental attitude and proper care from a physician a cancer patient has a higher survivability than those who let the healing process overwhelm them from the beginning. With the last part in place the individual, through the aid of a guide, will regain the power taken by the anger, sadness and fear that try to chip away at the strength and will to survive.

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The Reasons Why Just Killing Cancer Cells Is Often of Little Help

By Alan Wighton

While our research scientists have spent years trying to locate the gene responsible for cancer, it's important to realize that it is not bad genes that have caused the problem but simply because of the way we now live. Cancer is not a complex problem and there are simple solutions to reverse it but it needs a different approach than just eliminating cancer cells.
The reason why removing cancer doesn't work is because it doesn't address the reasons why it first grew and unless you do that, the cancer will only grow again but in some other area. Cancer is not caught; it develops over a period of time so because of our ineffective treatments you must do something about it yourself. Cancer develops because of bad diets and other lifestyle factors so common sense should tell you the first thing you do is change the food you have been eating that has contributed to the problem.
Cancer is always a disease of an immune system that's been weakened, mainly because of poor diets which has produced a favourable condition for cancer to form. It naturally makes sense that the only treatment worthy of serious consideration lies within the domain of changing your diet and eating food that's been designed for humans.
What we fail to realize is that our entire medical system is profit driven which is why our medicine is synthetic or man-made. A doctor won't tell you to change your diet because doctors aren't trained in nutrition. They are only trained in drugs or other profitable treatments. Yet there are a handful of doctors who are treating patients differently and having great success because they are addressing and correcting the reasons why it first appeared.
Someone with cancer needs to understand the healing power of nutritional therapy as well as the shortcomings of pharmaceutical drugs. Common sense should tell you that before you can cure a medical problem you have to remove the factors that first caused it. Anybody that doubts the efficiency of nutritional medicine hasn't taken the time to learn about it.
Cancer cells will grow rapidly in a body that contains high toxins, low oxygen, a high refined sugar intake and an acidic environment. Cancer cells would have no reason to carry on growing and spread if this environment was reversed. That is if you change the environment, you can cause the cancer stem cells to revert back into normal cells. This is the logical step in healing cancer. Any person treating cancer must understand this basic principle in order to be successful.
The most effective way to beat cancer or to avoid it is to build up or enhance your defences against the disease by alkalizing your body through the food you eat, remove all chemical toxins and introduce oxygen into the body through some exercise. That is basic.
Remember remission is not a cure, nor is just removing symptoms a cure and that's why our treatments today with their toxic drugs seldom work.

Alan Wighton is an experience health researcher and has specialized how a natural approach to cancer can have a far better outcome than our current way of treating the disease. To learn more about how the body can overcome health problems such as cancer go to; www.cancerhealed.com
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Tips For Providing Encouragement For Cancer Patients

By Carin G Hansen 

More and more cancer patients are finding themselves finishing their original course of treatment only to have their doctor recommend they continue on with some form of adjunct therapy. Discouragement can easily set in when you find yourself in the midst of an extended cancer journey. Indeed - as the weeks extend into months and sometimes into years, it is often nearly impossible to "keep your chin up".
Shortly before the turn of the 21st century, there was a great shift in the reasoning behind administering oral chemotherapy as an adjunct treatment following intravenously administered chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Before that time, cancer protocols that included oral chemotherapy were primarily for those with metastatic cancer. I am not qualified to explain, agree or debate the reasoning that led to this shift and, more importantly, that is not what I want to write about in this article. You can find some good information on this subject and I would encourage you to avail yourself of this information if your doctor is suggesting oral chemotherapy.
It is important to understand that due to the additional time your body is subjected to chemotherapy drugs, you may find some of the conditions you are already experiencing exacerbated - or at the least continuing.
I believe the most important issue to address in this short article is the emotional side of an extended visit. Your body, mind and spirit have been through a lot these past months and you want a reprieve. I remember telling God, when I was on my personal cancer journey, that I was tired of learning life lessons and I wanted summer vacation! So, how do you continue on, strong in mind and spirit during this next leg of your journey for the sake of your body?
First, I would advise you to rely on God for daily strength. Read Psalm 23 on a regular basis... it will be encouraging to you and point you to God. All of the rest of these tips will be greatly enhanced if you have a strong relationship with God.

• Experience the outdoors on a regular basis to stay strong mentally and emotionally is experience. If you are too weak to take a walk or a hike around your neighborhood, have someone drive you to a spot that you know will lift your spirits such as a local park, the beach, a lake or the mountains. Pack a folding chair, water bottle, sunglasses and hat so you can enjoy the beauty. If you are on any drugs that are photosensitive (sun-sensitive) make sure you wear long sleeves, slacks and a hat. Remember light colors will reflect the sun away from you to keep you cooler and more comfortable during hot weather.


• If the weather is inclement in your area during the time of extended treatment, watch videos of places in the world you find fascinating, exhilarating or relaxing. For me, a video of villages and vineyards along the Mediterranean will always "take me away". What pushes your buttons? Is it reading books, knitting, writing poetry, sketching or just sitting quietly with a hot cup of cocoa? Whatever it is, DO IT for your emotional health.


• If you will be sans hair a while longer, now might be the time to be a bit wild and crazy, and purchase a wig in a different color and style! If your hair is coming back, buy some hair mascara in a couple of colors and highlight away.


• Maybe you some new surroundings are just what you need. When I was in the middle of treatment, I found myself wanting to move. I thought a move to a town home would be good for several reasons. My wise husband told me that making such a big decision at an emotional time was not a good idea. Instead of moving, we purchased new bedroom furniture. It was wonderful for two reasons. First, I was excited about having something new and second, it provided a fresh and beautiful environment for our love life. Cancer can definitely affect your sexual desires and abilities. If your cancer is a hormone related cancer such as uterine, ovarian or breast, your image of yourself as a woman - and a sexual being, may be very different than it was prior to cancer. Your physical body may be quite different as well. Your sex life might never be the same as it was - but that does not mean it cannot be good! Once you are healthy enough to engage in intercourse new surroundings can make it exciting and fun.


• Acupuncture can help immensely with discouragement, anxiety and panic attacks. Be certain to check with your doctor first before pursuing any alternative treatment like acupuncture.


• Aromatherapy can be help create a calm mood. In addition to its potential benefit emotionally, aromatherapy can be useful for everything from raising low white blood counts to reducing inflammation and muscle pain to helping combat nausea. A wonderful website to check out for information on essential oils is www.youngliving.com.


• There are a few herbs that may be helpful if you find yourself struggling with depression. Some of these are St John's Wort, Gingko (Gingko Biloba), Licorice and Ginger. Talk with your doctor if you are considering using any herbs. Although you may experience great results with herbs, they can be contraindicated or even harmful based on many other potential health issues.


• One last thing to tell you about is a great product that will feed and nourish your new hair growth. Try is No Scary Hairy® Hair and Scalp Revival Serum. This product was developed by the young breast cancer survivor. It is available at some natural stores and online at: http://www.shoppristinebeauty.com.

Do what you can to keep your body, mind and spirit strong but also allow yourself days when you take a break - a break from it ALL. Your extended visit will, I trust, not last forever. Be gracious with yourself and allow yourself to be real with what you are feeling and thinking. It is alright to be needy. The time will come, by God's grace, when you will be whole in body.

Carin Hansen was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. After a long battle she emerged victorious and began a one-on-one wardrobe and beauty consulting business for other women journeying through cancer. She has been a model, actress, talent agency owner, benefit founder, certified acting/modeling instructor, writer, speaker and passionate cancer advocate. Please visit Carin's website at http://www.bridges2beauty.net for information and encouragement that is helpful and hopeFULL. You can purchase a hard copy of her book "A Woman's Cancer Journey Primer" or upload a free PDF on the website also. It is important to remember that Carin is not a physician and does not subscribe to or recommend any particular medical procedure or alternative treatment. She strongly urges you to consult with your Primary Physician, Oncologist and/or Surgeon before implementing any of her suggestions found in her articles, newsletter, blogs and books.

Nutrition Care When Immune System Is Down During Cancer Treatment

By Mark B Boucher 

Cancer and cancer treatment, weakens the body and our immune system. This makes a cancer victim more prone to infection. The body loses its capacity to protect itself. It becomes necessary to protect the cancer victim from being exposed to infection.
Some food handling care to be taken is:
• Hands should be washed with warm water before food preparation and eating.
• Neat fish or poultry should be thawed in the microwave and not at room temperature.
• Food should not be refreeze.
• Perishable food should be stored in the refrigerator within 2 hrs of preparing or buying them.
• Eggs or cream containing dishes should not be left unrefrigerated for more than an hour.
• Wash vegetables and fruits before cutting, do not use commercial food rinses.
• Rise leafy vegetables one at a time under running water
• Commercially bought salads, mixes, etc should be rinsed even though it is labelled prewashed or rinsed.
• Avoid buying cut vegetables.
• Do not use an utensil to taste and return to the storing vessel.
• Throw out food that is gone off
Cross contamination is another fear the best way to avoid it is
• Use different knives to cut different foods.
• Store raw meat away from ready to eat food
• Use different cutting boards for raw meats,
• Clean counter tops and cutting boards with soapy water.
• When grilling always use clean plate for cooked meat.
Some tips on cooking food:
• Food should be well cooked.
• While microwave cooking, rotate the dish quarter turn once or twice if turntable is not available
• Left over's can be cooked wrapped in a vented plastic wrap or lid, stirring often helps.
If you have to eat out, then opt for fresh cooked food. It is best to avoid high risk food sources like salad bars, buffets etc. Raw fruits and vegetables are to be avoided, this includes fresh squeezed juice.
Recommended eating.
• Ensured all meats, poultry and fish are well cooked.
• Opt for vacuum sealed nuts and shelf stable nut butters.
• Avoid raw eggs, cooks eggs until yolk and whites are solid,
• Use milk and dairy products only of pasteurized milk, yogurt or cheese.
• Rice and bread are safe to eat as long as they are pre-packed.
• Fresh vegetables and fruits are safe to eat only if properly washed and rinsed any raw vegetable sprout is highly avoidable.
• Pasteurized jam, jelly, preserves, syrup, fruit pies cakes are safe to eat.
• Unrefrigerated cream filled pastry, raw honey or honeycomb are highly avoidable.
• It is best to drink boiled water. Pasteurized fruit and vegetable juices coffee and tea.
Maintenance of nutrition is essential during and after cancer treatment as it helps in withstanding the treatment and its effects better. It also provides resistance to infection, and allows tissue repair and

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How to Protect Yourself From the Cost of Cancer?

By Stefan Belhomme

What is cancer insurance? Is it really necessary or is this insurance guy trying to sell me another gimmick to make money? The answer is quite simple. Cancer insurance pays you if you get cancer. It is not a major medical policy, but it does help to cover the out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles and/or coinsurance. As far as the second question goes, there are some people that do not need cancer insurance.
YOU DON'T NEED CANCER INSURANCE IF:

• you can afford the $4,000-$7,000 for chemotherapy.
• you have an extra $1,500-$10,000 to cover your medical deductible.
• you can fly your relatives & loved ones to see you in the hospital
• you can afford the high cost of alternative medicine
• you can pay for anti-nausea medication and follow-up treatment

If you fit into any of these categories please, please, please don't waste your time or money on cancer insurance. For everyone else... well it wouldn't hurt to look. The policies are relatively inexpensive and easier to qualify for than other types of insurance. Many of them offer a return of premium if you are never diagnosed with cancer. Rather than speak on cancer statistics, or ask if you have had a past family history of this disease, I'm just going to drop a few names that you may be familiar with. They all had cancer and many of them survived. Do not think you are exempt.
Name - Claim to Fame - Type of Cancer
Tony Snow - US White House Press Secretary - colon
John Kerry - US Senator - prostate
Julia Thorne - 1st wife of John Kerry - bladder
Teresa Heinz - 2nd wife of John Kerry - breast
Elizabeth Edwards - wife of US Senator John Edwards - breast
Gen. Colin Powell - US Secretary of State - prostate
Nelson Mandela - President of South Africa - prostate
Ronald Reagan - US President - skin and colon
Nancy Reagan - wife of Ronald Reagan - breast
Steve Jobs - Apple CEO - pancreatic
Paul Allen - Microsoft co-founder - Hodgkin's lymphoma
Earl Woods - father of Tiger Woods - prostate
Dana Reeve - wife of Christopher Reeve - lung
Martina Navratilova - Tennis player - breast
Joe Torre - New York Yankees manager - prostate
Lance Armstrong - cyclist - testicular
Arnold Palmer - Golf - prostate
Isaac Asimov - Writer - thyroid
Sigmund Freud - Psychologist - mouth

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Let the Daffodils Dance - April Is Cancer Awareness Month - Take Your Vitamin D3!

By Shira Litwack 

Every one of us have lost someone we love to cancer. The good news is... and yes it is good... living a life proactive against cancer, protects us from all chronic illnesses as well. According to the World Health Organization 30% of cancers are preventable. There is nothing new about this list - really is the same cast of villains for every chronic disease:
The five leading behavioral and dietary risks:
high body fat
low fruit and vegetable intake
lack of physical activity (no excuse of no time for gym)
tobacco use (or exposed to second hand smoke of others)
alcohol use (a much lower threshold than you think!)
And...
D is for Daffodils... D is for vitamin D3 - one of our best defenses against cancer
Especially in Canada - where the sun seems to make only very rare guest appearances, please speak to your health care professionals about vitamin D3 supplementation. BTW, lack of vitamin D is also cited as a major contributor to heart disease. Unfortunately there has been a fear mongering campaign to sunshine. No - we should not bake ourselves bronze in the sun - however sunshine - about 10 minutes a day produces roughly 10,000 IU of vitamin D3. Black skin requires more sun time. Sun screens do not allow us to make vitamin D. But again - we are only suggesting 10 minutes a day. However, season, time of day, cloud cover, smog, skin pigmentation, and sunscreen use are all factors that can affect the amount of ultraviolet radiation received and thus vitamin D synthesis. And yes, in northern states & in Canada - seriously consider supplementation.
Vitamin D - very difficult to get from food, especially if fish isn't your thing. Eggs are a good source of vitamin D - however there has been a smear campaign on eggs for years - too bad. I am personally not a huge fan of those D enriched foods & beverages - might be more of a marketers creation than a scientist's. Our current Canadian RDA (recommended daily allowance) is a meagre 600 IU - which is proven to be insufficient in Canadian winters. Many researchers & oncologists suggest around the 2,000 IU range. Your vitamin D status can be checked with a blood test - please make sure you have blood tests at least once per year - and make sure you add vitamin D testing to the list - please don't assume your doctor does it automatically.
The numbers vary - but it is thought that vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of many cancers by 60-70%. Most multivitamins vitamin D levels are based on archaic science. There are many methods & intricacies to this cancer prevention process and merits checking with your health professionals. However, it is NOT a get out of jail for free card - living a health centric lifestyle - as outlined above - is still critical to cancer prevention, even with vitamin D.

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Natural Treatments For Pancreatic Cancer

By Paula J Jimenez 

The pancreas is in charge of providing enzymes like Trypsin within our body. These enzymes assist us to digest the foods we use up consistently in a proper fashion. It expands along the abdomen's back and it can be seen hanging out behind the stomach. It also generates a source of insulin and manages the body's blood sugar levels. The enzymes launched by the pancreas are amylases which process starch molecules, lipases which process fat and proteases which breaks down proteins.
The pancreas can fall prey to cancer. It is regarded as one of the most difficult cancers to deal with because it can be demanding to diagnose it. Pancreatic cancer has scarce indicators right before developing all over the body. Regular treatments for cancer might be unproductive in eliminating the illness because it can be too late to perform other medical procedures. The application of radiotherapy and chemotherapy work by promptly treating the cancer but these solutions are not actually totally productive in getting rid of the main origin of the cancer. Hence, the cancerous tumors will grow just as before and the patient will have to put up with the condition another time.
A Whole Diet Transformation
Alternative cancer treatment clinics in most cases suggest a full diet change for cancer patients. Probably the most suggested is the consumption of green tea. Green tea is believed to come with a great deal of healthy factors like epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate has showcased the capacity to beat cancerous cells and stop its evolution.
Taking in a lot of garlic and onions are advised too. They are alkaline in form and research shows that alkaline liquids can hold oxygen well compared to acidic liquid. Thus onions and garlic are the most effective therapies for pancreatic cancer. Many of the food we eat are acidic so the best way to neutralize these foods is to consume alkaline-based foods. You can also take calcium supplements since calcium is also alkaline by nature. Tomatoes are also helpful to pancreatic cancer patients. Tomatoes consist of a compound called lycopene, which can dispose of cancerous cells to boot.
Consuming cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower may help in cutting the risks of cancer. It has lots of compounds like calcium, carotenoids and foliate. In addition, it has phytochemicals, a popular anti-cancer agent that's also found in tomatoes. Ultimately, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids were said to stop the continuing development of cancer if consumed in suitable portions.
Licorice
Licorice is also thought of as an alternative medicine for pancreatic cancer. It's been put to use as a solution by the Chinese since way back when. Research showed that the licorice can stop the advancement and metamorphosis in the patient's DNA, stop the growth of cancerous tumors and it can also eradicate diseased cells. It comes in supplement form and you may ask your doctor about it for additional information.
Coenzyme Q10
This is an enzyme that's biochemically transpiring in the human body and it has the capability to have an impact on chemical responses proceeding within the body. Foods like beef, peanuts, salmon and soybeans are loaded with this particular enzyme. It is also in the market as supplements. Coenzyme Q10 is assumed to eliminate free radicals like phytochemicals and it can fortify the body's immune system too.
Keep in mind eating the best foods and supplements can aid in eliminating cancer risk noticeably. If you need more info with regards to alternative treatments and holistic strategies on eradicating cancers, you will discover a lot of data on the internet. Take a look at official sites of alternative treatment centers for articles and blogs.

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The Duties and Responsibilities of a Facial Cancer Physician

By Anna Woodward 

A facial cancer physician is a doctor who has focused his or her energies, studies and work on oral and maxillofacial manifestations of this disease. Most of the manifestations of this disease can be seen on the skin while others may be on the bone and not easily noticeable. Premalignant lesions usually form on the skin and these may appear normal initially but they may eventually turn into carcinoma. There is no other way to detect the change to cancerous lesions except by regularly doing a biopsy on the suspected lesion. Visually checking on the suspected lesion or any other growths that may seem suspicious can also help. Irregular growth and fast growing moles or spots should arouse the patient's suspicion regarding a possible carcinoma invasion. Bumps and irregularities on the facial and head bones and jaws should also be brought to the attention of a specialist. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the specialist who is responsible for any surgery and diseases that are usually present on the head.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
The facial cancer physician is responsible for a lot of things related to his or her patient. One of the primary things that they usually do to the patients is to regularly check, diagnose, treat and review precancerous lesions that may be present in their patients. Screening for precancerous lesions is also another activity that the oral and maxillofacial doctor is responsible for. They also diagnose and treat the full-blown disease found on the face, mouth, neck and head. The surgeons also surgically remove the growths and they also specialize in the reconstruction of the affected area. They use flaps, grafts and other techniques to achieve this. Restoration techniques such as the use of prosthesis, dentures, surgical plates and obturators are also specialties of the facial cancer physician. The surgery that is necessary in removing the manifestations of the disease is taught in medical school.
Other aspects that the doctor is responsible for is to make sure that the patient under his or her care is aware of the different aspects of what is happening to him or her and the explanation of what to expect during the entire management and treatment of the disease. It is important that the surgeon be able to make the patient understand what is happening as well as the risks and possible side effects of the treatment and surgery that is involved. Helping the patient understand and accept the presence of the disease will also reduce the stress of the patient and strengthen their resolve to get better. The facial cancer physician is educated and trained to deal with this type of facial disease as well as trained in the different surgical techniques and methods that are used to diagnose, treat and removed the disease. They are also educated and trained to encourage and empower their patients in order to make them more aware of the different ways and alternatives to deal with the precancerous lesions as well as the full-blown disease.

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Non Smokers Journey - Story of Partners Who Struggle With a Smoker

By Maureen Hamilton

Have you recently become a non-smoker? How does that feel? You must feel so proud of yourself and your achievement. Yes, it is an achievement and you have made it - so well done!
Have you been receiving lots of comments and congratulations from family and friends? Family are usually the ones who appreciate the sacrifice and effort you have made because they are the ones who worry about you. Clients often tell me that their partner hasn't made them give up. However so often the smell, mess and worry about their partners health as a smoker is the true reality of their concern and silence. They feel helpless as I did with my husband when he continued to smoke. Being a trained nurse and knowing the facts resulted in a great deal of stress especially with four young children. When he had his first heart attack I was scared and worried even more when he decided he wanted to work in PNG. Thankfully the hospital on Bougainville was the best equipped hospital in PNG. So we were blessed.
Twenty months later when he had his second heart attack I was working as the Nursing Superintendent at the hospital. The Medical Superintendent medivac'd him out the next day so he was in Brisbane when they diagnosed him two days later with extensive lung cancer. This had caused a blockage of one of the main arteries to his heart resulting in his heart attack. I sent one of the trained staff to travel with him so I could stay with the children.
At that time Bougainville was becoming more isolated with the violence; the airport had been destroyed along with all the planes except one which had been severely damaged. However the staff were able to repair the plane sufficiently which allowed it to continue flying. It was a difficult time as I had two children still on the island. However a very dear friend agreed to care for the children until we could organise flights out of Bougainville. They also packed up our house which was a huge task. Such kindness is never forgotten as another very kind person gave up their seat on the next available flight to allow me to travel to Brisbane all the while unsure of how my husband was doing. We had to make four stops including an overnight stay in Cairns due to the problems on Bougainville. At every stop I wasn't sure if I had a seat as I hadn't booked. However the airline used their emergency seating to accommodate me. When I arrived in Brisbane my husband was very sick as they had started chemotherapy. There was such a lot of cancer the body struggled to remove the dead cells from the cancer and chemo.
I was delighted when the children arrived three days later and we could spend time with their father. We had 11 months with him before he died a most unpleasant death having gone through chemo and later on radiotherapy when he was diagnosed with brain tumours. However I will always look back on those 11 months and feel gratitude for this time with him. Wherever I can I will continue to help other families so their loved one can have additional time with them. So love your partner, families and the world at large. You have had your life extended by up to 14 years now so love your life and enjoy those people around you.

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Nasopharyngeal Cancer

By Krystle B Shaw

What is Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Based on Wikipedia, it is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the nasopharynx (hind-part) of the nose.The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx (throat) behind the nose. The pharynx is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the tube that goes from the throat to the stomach). Air and food pass through the pharynx on the way to the trachea or the esophagus. The nostrils lead into the nasopharynx. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into an ear. Nasopharyngeal cancer most commonly starts in the squamous cells that line the nasopharynx as indicated in the National Cancer Institute.
How to detect Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Diagnosis for this disease can be a hard one to tell. I was diagnosed with this type of cancer and didn't even know that I had it. I suffered from acute sinusitis and had to in-turn go to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist who found a huge lump the size of a golf ball at the tip of my pharynx. I couldn't feel any discomfort because my sinuses were so inflamed.
I have researched via cancer.gov, that there are also other symptoms that you can feel as well that may be a sign of this type of cancer. These and other symptoms may be caused by nasopharyngeal cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:

• A lump in the nose or neck.
• A sore throat.
• Trouble breathing or speaking.
• Nosebleeds.
• Trouble hearing.
• Pain or ringing in the ear.
• Headaches.

Tests to take to determine if you have Nasopharyngeal Cancer
There are a series of tests that you can take to determine if you have this type of cancer. If you are going to the doctor with sinus issues and they take X Rays of the areas of your sinuses, you can't tell if you have cancer. An X Ray is only going to show limited areas of bone and tissue. It will not show the detail of your organs and what is wrong with them. It is best to go to a certified doctor, like an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor so they can examine you properly. Some of the tests that will determine any of your symptoms are:

• Physical exam of the throat: An exam in which the doctor feels for swollen lymph nodes in the neck and checks for anything else that seems unusual.
• Nasoscopy: A procedure to look inside the nose for abnormal areas.
• Neurological exam: A series of questions and tests to check the brain, spinal cord, and nerve function.
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): A procedure that uses a magnet, radio waves, and a computer to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body.
• CT scan (CAT scan): A procedure that makes a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles.
• Laboratory tests: Medical procedures that test samples of tissue, blood, urine, or other substances in the body.
• Biopsy: The removal of cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope by a pathologist to check for signs of cancer.

I endured all of the above before, during and after my diagnosis. It was not the most comfortable thing to do but I knew that in order to save my life it was necessary.
Removal and recovery of Nasopharyngeal Cancer
So, it's time to have your cancer removed. Don't worry it's not as bad as you think and it can be done as an in office procedure. Trust me I know. The cancer is removed through your nasal passages by your doctor or Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. The procedure can usually range from 1-2 hours depending on the size of the tumor and if your doctor has to do any other work to your nasal passages. Afterwards, your nose will be sore and swollen, but nothing on the outside can tell you had massive surgery on the inside.
You will go into your doctor every two weeks for the first two months and he/she will remove the scabs left from healing after the surgery. They make sure you are numb on the inside so you don't feel a thing.
My cancer was caught as a stage one cancer and I am so thankful. I had 7 weeks of radiation, which was not bad but it felt like forever. I endured first degree burns and still have some scars, which I call battle scars to remember what I had been through. But I would do it again if I had to. Depending on the size of your cancer will determine how long you will need to have radiation and or chemotherapy. Because mine was caught early I was fortunate to only have radiation.
Life after Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Life has been great for me and for others who have survived this cancer. You have to keep your wits about yourself and be thankful for those who are around you. A Great family/friend and or stranger support is always needed in situations like this. I never heard of this cancer until I was diagnosed with it myself. It is always good to do research to find out all you can once you are diagnosed. I didn't have any symptoms that were listed when I found out I even had this cancer. If I didn't have sinus issues, I would probably still have this cancer growing inside of me and that is a scary feeling.
Well, I hope this information helps someone else, family or friend out there with this disease. If you catch and treat it early your survival rate will increase. I myself, on the other hand will be celebrating being 5 years of being in remission this coming May!

To all those who are still in the fight from any type of cancer, keep being the positive influence and never give up. To those we have lost in the struggle, we are still here fighting for a cure!
Cheers to all!

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The Importance of Food To Eat Or Not Eat When Dealing With Cancer

By Alan Wighton 

Everyone is mystified as to why there is so much cancer now yet when you look at who's getting cancer and where it is predominately a problem it is not difficult to find the reasons why. Today the food we eat has changed and so has the rate of cancer in western developed countries where it is highest. Today we suffer from a different set of health problems than 50 to 60 years ago and cancer is one of the main ones.
What we eat determines our state of health. Most patients who are successful in healing cancer make significant changes to their diet and life-style. In fact, healing requires changes, big changes. If we attack the tumour without improving the underlying system, the body will usually grow more cancer. It's important for someone just diagnosed with the problem to do something about it themselves instead of just leaving it to your doctor to solve the problem.
This is not something that has just been discovered as there are many clinics around the world that are using our natural food as medicine successfully. The Gerson therapy has been using food to heal cancer patients since the 19:50s. Another is the Joanna Budwig diet which has helped many people, also the macrobiotic diet which addresses the reasons why it first grew. All these therapies strengthen the immune system which is our self-repair system and has the amazing ability to heal the body of diseases when it is functioning properly.
If you got cancer from eating the wrong food, would you look for a cure by considering the treatments that are in place today while you kept on eating more of this same food that caused the problem? No. So why then do we spend so much time and money on finding a cure, while why we keep pouring in the food that allowed cancer to grow in the first place. Change the food you are eating and a cure will happen. That is common sense.
There are certain foods we love to eat that must be eliminated from the diet if you are going to beat the disease. Fatty processed meats that are low in fibre and contain the carcinogenic additive sodium nitrate which is known to contribute to cancer. Also food that is highly salted, pickled or smoked. Meat can also become carcinogenic because of the way we cook it with barbequing or frying as high temperatures in cooking are known to promote cancer.
Nature, on the other hand gives us an array of food to beat the disease and this food will attack the underlying causes that allowed cancer to first appear. This almost exclusively revolves around a plant based diet and at the top of the list is food from the cruciferous family which are broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts and cauliflower. They are unequalled in helping someone survive the disease.
To stop cancer your diet must include freshly grown and in season fruit and vegetables, preferably from a variety of colour so start your day with a healthy fruit breakfast. The perfect food for lunch is a salad using an assortment of colour which should include garlic. Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, carrots including green leafy vegetables are great for the evening meal. Finish off with dessert of berries, grapes or watermelon.
Consuming fruit and vegetables in their natural state is an important way to reverse any cancer because freshly grown food is our medicine that keeps us disease free. These foods have been created and grown by nature, and nobody can improve on nature.
Remember there is no treatment or drug and there will never be one that cures the reason why cancer first developed.

Alan Wighton is an experienced natural therapist who has specialized how the food we eat everyday is related to our state of health. This article is from a site for those that are facing cancer. To read more about the link between cancer and the way we live, visit Alan's web page at; www.cancerhealed.com
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Mutations Could Cause Little Effect or Severely Debilitate Gene Function

By Doug Bintzler 

With the determination of the base sequence of the human genome, research is turning more towards genetic variation. Every normal human genome is unique in that no two people are exactly alike. Genetic variation also includes incidental changes that result in mutation or genetic mistakes. The mutation of a single base may have no effect on the protein product of an expressed gene. However, a single mutation can lead to the production of a protein completely different from the necessary protein. These mutations can have detrimental results.
Single Base Changes in the Gene: Substitution
The human genome consists of 3 billion repeating bases designated as A, G, C or T. The combination of 3 bases, a codon, determines what amino acid that will be added to a protein chain. This calculates to a total of 64 possible 3 base combinations that represent the 20 amino acids forming a protein molecule. Therefore, certain amino acids are represented by more than one codon. One example of an amino acid is Serine. The codes for Serine include TCT, TCC, TCA, and TCG. A mutation in the third base of the codon for Serine does not effect the formulation of the protein. It should be noted that Serine is also coded with AGT and AGC. Mutation that results in the third base to A or G would change the amino acid expressed by the gene to Arginine. This may or may not affect the protein.
Mutations are not Limited to Substitution
Mutations that can have more profound effects on gene expression are the result of the insertion or deletion of single or multiple bases. This is called an indel, which stands for insertion-deletion. The effects of an indel cause change by shifting the entire code of the gene, also known as a frameshift, resulting in the formation of a completely different protein. An example of this is an indel's affect on the DNA sequence TTC-CCC-AGC-GAC. This codes the four amino acids Phenaline-Proline-Serine-Asperine. If one base is deleted from the DNA code giving TCC-CCA-GCG-ACX, then the amino acids coded are Serine-Proline-Alanine-Thromine. The resulting protein may provide no useful function.
Examples of Genetic Diseases Caused by Mutation
Tay-Sach's disease is a well-documented disorder caused by a base deletion in the gene coding for hexosaminidase. This enzyme is important for removal of certain toxic chemicals that can build up in the brain. Tay-Sach's causes mental and physical impairment and can be fatal. An insertion in chromosome 15 causes a frameshift in the hexosaminidase gene.
Crohn's Disease is caused by the addition of a cystosine base along chromosome 16. The addition of this base does not completely eliminate the function of the enzyme product. However, it does reduce overall activity, thus leading to inflammatory bowel disease.
There are a number of well-known methods researchers use to detect mutations in genetic materials. Quite often it is a matter of comparing an unknown sample with a wild type to locate base differences. Automated Sanger sequencing is used to identify single base polymorphisms or SNPs. A sample is isolated from genomic DNA and amplified by the Polymerase Chain Reaction to produce useable copies of a particular region of the genome. Humans and other species are hereozygous so they contain two copies of each gene. A mutation in one copy would be detected as a hereozygote where two bases occupy the same position in the sample.
Mutations do not necessarily cause negative effects in gene function. Mutation has been one of the driving forces behind evolution. An alternative trait resulting from genetic differences could lead to an improved characteristic that increases survival capability.

Doug Bintzler is the laboratory director for DNA Analysis, LLC. Company services include automated DNA sequencing and fragment analysis services. You can learn more about DNA Analysis, LLC at http://www.agctsequencing.com. Information about SNP detection services by DNA sequencing is also available at http://www.agctsequencing.com/heterozygotes.asp.

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Cancer Treatment, Are We There Yet?

By Poornima Manohar Malagi 

Cancer has been the most distressing disease that has recorded millions of casualties worldwide. Our surroundings is constantly being filled with many carcinogens day by day in the form of plastics, tanned food, arsenic, asbestos, beryllium, cadmium, diesel exhausts and other air pollutants. Thus prevention, treatment and mitigation of cancer are a huge challenge for the medical fraternity.
Oncologists depend on molecular biology of cancer to decode the disease and find a major breakthrough in the care of the cancer patients. Integration of molecular biology, genetics, microbiology and biochemistry of the cells have enabled comprehensive analysis of tumor cells that still continues in the dark routes to crack the most effective approach to prevent and treat cancer.
Cancer even now remains elusive with so many hidden links and targets which when unveiled can give the patient a new lease of hope. The molecular changes involved in initiation and propagation of cancer involves major genes namely- oncogenes, tumor genes. Mutations of these genes are the major cause for cancer. Some protective sequences and pathways such as cell cycle control and mismatch repair may prevent tumor generation. Thus, Cancer therapy concentrates largely on these molecular targets.
The cancerous cells are like normal cells, but they differ in their genetic stability, cell cycle controls, loss of p53 gene, and proteins. The therapy may be traced by exploiting the weakness of the cancerous cells such as genetic instability, flaws in the cell cycle controls, lack of chromosomal integrity, shattered apoptosis pathways and DNA repair pathways. Selective quenching of the blood perfusion to the cells may be another method of killing cancer cells.
Molecular analysis of the tumour cells have given clues on critical genes of which p53 is of prime importance. Mutations on p53 genes are associated with the tumor cells; repair of this gene is a distinctive approach to heal these cells. This is a promising method that is further studied to effectively repair the p53 gene which can then suppress tumorogenesis.
Even tumor cells undergo deviations in DNA metabolism that can be detrimental; these may be alterations in DNA replication, recombination, repair and ultimately the chromosomal integrity. With these vulnerabilities the tumor cells may be side lined and bring their growth to a standstill. This is what the radiation therapy does to the tumor cells, the otherwise harmful electromagnetic radiations are targeted on the tumor cells selectively so that the chromosomal integrity is lost and the tumor is eradicated from the body completely.
The major challenge in the cancer treatment is the resistance offered by the tumor cells to chemotherapy. The response of cancer cells differs widely to the chemotherapy and radiation therapy that the understanding involves complex possibilities and deviations. The resistance to anti cancer drugs is related to enhanced expression of gene- Mdr1. This gene by excessively producing plasma membrane bound transport ATPase prevents the absorption of anti cancer drugs in to the cancer cells. So, this gene is a direct target when the patient is on chemotherapy. A simultaneous watch on this gene has increased the success rate of the cancer chemotherapy.
While the complete cure of cancer is not evident, it's not very far. With a consistent approach we have come ahead putting many hurdles behind us. Study of molecular changes of tumors on sub cellular and genetic levels has resulted in many major breakthroughs that keep the promise to fight cancer completely out of this world. The improved success rates of the cancer treatments, advent of unique and innovative treatment approaches day by day has proven cancer can surely be cured completely. With our hopes and faith high we shall definitely beat cancer eventually.

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Getting Through Your Cancer Treatment Successfully

By Anna Woodward 

After a bad-news diagnosis that you have some sort of malignancy, you are going to have to put on your helmet and travel through some bumpy sort of cancer treatment. There's really not much of a choice. While chemotherapy and radiation won't be your best times of life, deciding not to get treated will bring even worse results. In order to get through this challenging trial, you're going to need some help from your friends. Those friends are your actual friends/loved ones/family members, your best coping tools, and a substantial dose of daily humor.
Your Circle of Loved Ones
The Beatles were right when they wrote that song: We get by with a little help from our friends. Without the bolstering up and supportive encouragement from our loved ones, the journey through cancer treatment can be a trying one. Going for chemotherapy and radiation is much more palatable if your best friends are holding your hand, sitting in the waiting room with you, driving you to appointments, and even trying on wigs and hats with you. This is the time of your life when you will see who your true friends and loving supports really are.
Your Best Coping Tools
Everyone should have an arsenal of coping tools to get through their regular life. If a health crisis occurs, you're going to need to bring out the best self-care possible. What feeds you? Do you like to take warm baths, write in your journal, or watch movies while eating popcorn? Do you like to pet your dog, take Sunday drives through nature and hear music? Whatever it is that feeds you regularly, you need to turn up the volume on each activity. Take warm bubble baths three times a day, buy the prettiest journal you can find, watch movies on your DVD player and in the theater. There's never been a better time to amp up your self-care. It will carry you through your cancer treatment.
Daily Humor Required
It may seem like a terrible time to laugh, but it's actually a perfect time for humor. Yes, having to go through cancer treatment can be like sucking on a lemon. Adding humor is like adding sugar. You know the drill: making lemonade when you're given sour fruit. Rent the funniest movies you can find, go to comedy shows, and hang out with your funniest friends. The best way to laugh at a time like this is getting out of your own head and into someone else's laugh track. Being able to laugh is like drinking enough water. You need moisture to persevere and heal quickly.
Going through cancer treatment may not be your idea of fun because it's not. But you can get through it successfully. Surround yourself with your closest loved ones, practice A+ self-care, and inject humor into your life on a daily basis.

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