Just as in the general population, there has been agrowing epidemic of cancer among celebrities andpublic figures, such as in the recent cases ofPatrick Swayze, Cristina Applegate, Sheryl Crow,Melissa Etheridge, Farrah Fawcett, Ted Kennedy,Kylie Minogue, Rudy Giuliani, Lance Armstrong,just to name a few.Even more celebrities have lost loved ones to cancer,such as:Angelina Jolie, Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell (who all losttheir mothers to cancer);...more
Author: Tina L. JonesGrowth of malignant tissue in colon is termed as colon cancer. Colon cancer can really harm our digestive system and colon cancer is one of the more dreaded cancers. Stage 3 Colon Cancer Liver Causes of colon cancer Colon related diseases and incorrect eating habits are said to increase the risk of colon cancer. High fiber diet (i.e. vegetables and fruits) can help in reducing the risk of colon cancer. Colon cancer is also...more
Author: Tina L. JonesThere could be some cancer lurking away in the hidden parts of most of our bodies. Stage 3 Colon Cancer ForumsSome of us could be facing a cancer diagnosis in the near future. It is very frightening but is there anything we can do? Most of the publicity about cancer is focused on cures. Some of the information discusses risk factors but this latter information is usually fairly difficult to interpret. We know, for example that smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer. But we also know of people who smoked all their lives without developing lung cancer. Leaving aside the negatives, let’s look at folic acid, a nutrient that seems to be universally good for our health. Folic Acid turns up again and again as one of the “good guys”. However it works in cooperation with Vitamin B12 so both need to be consumed simultaneously. Folic acid supplementation prevents birth defects known as neural tube defects. It also reduces birth defects in women taking antiepileptic drugs, which themselves cause folate deficiency. It also lowers blood homocysteine, a risk factor for heart disease. As a geneticist I often studied cells grown in culture with low folic acid....more
Author: Tina L. JonesWhile there is still no absolute cure for this disease yet, Science has proven that there are tons of things you can do to prevent it. Stage 3 Colon Cancer Survivors One thing you should know is it is dangerous to have excessive wastes in your body for many years. These toxins stored in your colon will create a blockage for...more
Author: Tina L. JonesSome people have become proponents of using cleansing products to prevent colon cancer since it has become such a large problem and continues to affect more people. Stage 3 Colon Cancer Treatment However, using products to cleanse waste from your colon may be comparable to looking for a solution from a bottle when there are...more
Author: Tina L. JonesColoncancerresource.com reports there are over 550 active clinical trials in colon cancer. Stage 3 Colon Cancer RecurrenceThese are always free and usually pay some travel costs and all laboratory fees. March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Even in these difficult economic times, there is help for people who cannot afford medication and treatment. A recent article advised that one in eight people turn down life saving medication because the cost of chemotherapy and other cancer costs are too expensive for them. Even worse, 25% of patients in advanced stages of the disease refuse treatment because they earn less that $40,000 and cannot afford the drugs. USA Today, October 13, 2008. Coloncancerresource.com is a new web site especially useful for people having trouble figuring out how to understand the medical jargon. They also report that there are many ways for people to get the drugs and treatment they need even though: •12% of late-stage colon cancer patients spend more than $25,000 for cancer treatment costs. •20% of all cancer survivors delay or miss needed care because of the cost of chemotherapy and medical charges....more
Author: Tina L. JonesSome people have become proponents of using cleansing products to prevent colon cancer since it has become such a large problem and continues to affect more people. However, using products to cleanse waste from your colon may be...more
Author: Tina L. JonesColoncancerresource.com reports there are over 550 active clinical trials in colon cancer. Stage 3 Colon Cancer Life ExpectancyThese are always free and usually pay some travel costs and all laboratory fees. March is Colon Cancer...more
Author: Tina L. JonesThe cells seem to return to their primitive state or to the infantile or fetal type. Surviving Stage 4 Colon Cancer The body of a baby before birth grows much faster than does a cancer, but the growth of the cells in the...more
Author: Tina L. JonesIn spite of its popularity, there are still those that do not understand the benefits of this practice. Life Expectancy Stage 4 Colon Cancer No one needs to be convinced of the need to keep our bodies clean. However, few people...more
Author: Tina L. JonesAt this point, this cancer is not curable, just manageable. what is stage 4 colon cancer But this cancer is one that responds well to early detection and that is the key to preventing illness and death. In the earliest stages of...more
Author: Tina L. JonesDue to the fact that germline mutations are present in every cell, it is essential to be aware of the higher risk for extra colonic tumors in these syndromes, but each has a distinct spectrum of risk in other organs. Stage 4...more