MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'colon'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:48:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096203&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnyt-reports-on-research-that-links-height-to-cancer-risk%2F2011.08.04 Female models may be tall and beautiful, but they are also at markedly increased risk of developing cancer. The New York Times reported on a fascinating research article regarding height of a women and risk of cancer. Specifically, for every four-inch increase in height over 5 feet 1 inch, the risk that a woman would develop cancer increased by about 16 percent, especially for: • Colon Cancer (RR per 10 cm increase in height 1.25, 95% CI 1.19—1.30) • Rectal Cancer (1.14, 1.07—1.22) • Malignant Melanoma (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096203 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5096203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096576&cid=t_97304_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D317 Each year, there are approximately 250,000 colon resections performed in the U.S, and according to a study, complications affect almost 30% of bowel resection patients.  But, I recently came across a group of physicians discussing the ColonRing™, a revolutionary compression device designed to improve colon resection outcomes by eliminating the need for staples and sutures.  It’s a simple solution to the challenge surgeons must face when reconnecting a patient’s colon after a section has been removed.  The ColonRing is designed as an easy to use, suture-less device that mechanically holds ends of the tissues in place, thus promoting hemostasis.  After seven to 14 days, the ring is naturally expelled from the body. I asked Dr. William F. Anderson, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, GI and O... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096576 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:01:48 +0100 5096576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096828&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJbayyv1SxFA%2F Colon cleansing for health: Is it all just marketing-driven rubbish? While it seems that every wellness spa, holistic health practitioner and detox diet guru is touting the benefits of flushing out your colon now and then, a recent review of 20 studies on the procedure says it’s not only unlikely to promote health or weight loss, it’s often responsible for nasty complications and side effects. What exactly is ‘colon cleansing?’ It can be done with supplements or herbal remedies, but most often it means a ‘colon hygienist’ inserting a tube into your behind and flushing the colon with water. The process, known as colon hydrotherapy, is supposed to detoxify you, ridding your body of accumulated chemicals and pollutants. Just yesterday, I picked up a flier f... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096828 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:50:11 +0100 5096828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953272&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2FCancer-Facts-and-Figures-2011-Poverty-is-a-Carcinogen-Does-Anyone-Care.aspx "Poverty is a carcinogen."   Those were the words of Dr. Samuel Broder when he was director of the National Cancer Institute in 1989.     As amply documented in the annual "Cancer Facts and Figures 2011" released today by the American Cancer Society, cancer shows that poverty remains one of the most potent a carcinogen-rivaling tobacco and obesity-as we have ever seen.   We have heard lots and lots about how cell phones and Styrofoam cause cancer.  But do you hear anyone talking about the huge impact of poverty and limited education on cancer?   If you don't hear anything about a true carcinogen that statistics show causes 37% of the deaths from cancer in people between the ages of 27 and 64, then maybe you have the answer to a very important question: If we a... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953272 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0100 4953272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828787&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcolon-injury-aast-classification%2F The American Society for the Study of Trauma (AAST) grades colon injury according to severity and devascularization injury. The grades are as follows: Grade 1 – partial bowel wall laceration or presence of contusion or hematoma Grade 2 – laceration involving less than 50% of bowel wall Grade 3 – laceration involving more than 50% of bowel wall, but less than full transection Grade 4 – complete transection of bowel wall Grade 5 – complete transection of bowel wall with presence of devascularized segment (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828787 Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:07 +0100 4828787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753921&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F04%2F26%2FThe-Coach-And-The-Critic-Blog-Comes-To-Life-Online-A-Discussion-About-Caregivers-That-I-Will-Never-Forget.aspx On March 11 I wrote a blog about caregivers.  That blog ("The Coach And The Critic: Stories Of Caregivers Where 'Kill Me' Is Not An Option") focused on a session I had attended at the annual meeting of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network devoted to caregivers.  But the impact of that experience was far greater than I could ever hope to capture in my writing that day.   Now, the panel is available online for you to see for yourself.  It has been posted on the NCCN website in two different formats: in one, you can see the entire session which runs for a considerable period of time.  In the other, it has been broken into shorter segments around a specific question or topic of discussion.   For me, it's a no-brainer: watching the whole sh... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753921 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:48:00 +0100 4753921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742590&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FilKi_9wOOuY%2F I like to think that IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) stands for “I’m Back, Sucka!” Talk about being kicked in the gut when you’re down. This week has been fraught with familial trials and tribulations, ex-dating stress, and plain old bad eating habits. I think I’ve lost about seven pounds because nothing I eat seems to agree with me. (And during IBS Awareness Month, no less!) This is the polite way of saying that I have something more like the alimentary canal of an earthworm as opposed to a human intestinal tract. This is not a good way to lose weight; along with the pounds go nutrients and muscle mass. (And I ain’t got much of the latter to sacrifice.) Back in the days when I was flush with green from my miserable federal job, I used to go to a polarity therapist who reall... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742590 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:41:13 +0100 4742590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709154&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Flynch-syndrome-hereditary-nonpolyposis-colon-cancere%2F Pathophysiology 1) carcinoma usually arising in proximal (right) colon 2) one of the following criteria must be met for diagnosis – colorectal cancer occurring in at least two generations, patient less than 50 years old, three or greater relatives with colon cancer (at least 2 of which are first-degree relatives) Histology/Gross Pathology usually a poorly differentiated colon carcinoma Poorly differentiated right colon cancer - normal fern-like tissue is at upper right Associated Conditions increased incidence of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer Biochemistry tumors have a high level of genomic instability (microsatellites) (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709154 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:31:38 +0100 4709154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626988&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F03%2F23%2FOh-Where-Have-You-Gone-Vitamin-D.aspx Oh, vitamin D, where have ye gone?  We miss ya!!   That might be the refrain of many who have labored so long to promote awareness of vitamin D as a possible cancer prevention agent for the past number of years.    Not that the advocates have lost their faith-a recent article from Dr. Cedric Garland, who is an expert on vitamin D as a case in point-but a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has thrown a bit of a damper on the unbridled enthusiasm that vitamin D was the answer to cancer prevention that many have been seeking for some time.   No, the IOM did not endorse vitamin D as a cancer prevention agent.  And based on what they could say from the literature, the panel did endorse the concept that vitamin D is important for bone health, while blood te... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626988 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:36:00 +0100 4626988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600538&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcolon-cancer-screening-guideline-truths-and-myths%2F2011.03.16 Colon cancer screening has a particular personal interest for me — one of my colleagues in residency training had her father die of colon cancer when she was a teenager. No one should lose a loved one to a disease that, when caught early, is often treatable. But for both men and women, colon cancer is the third most common cancer behind lung cancer and prostate cancer in men, and behind lung cancer and breast cancer in women, it’s the second most lethal. The problem is that patients are often confused about which test is the right one. Is it simply a stool test? Flexible sigmoidoscopy? Colonoscopy? Virtual colonoscopy? Isn’t there just a blood test that can be done? (No.) In simple terms, this is what you need to know: All men and women age 50 and older should be scr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600538 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4600538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575213&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F03%2F11%2FThe-Stories-Of-Cancer-When-Kill-Me-Is-Not-An-Option.aspx Cancer is emotional.  It is emotional for patients, families, friends and colleagues.  And there are few moments that are more touching to the human soul than hearing their stories recounting their journey, whether it is a success or unfortunately not.  These stories are frequently incredible accounts of human spirit.   Yesterday--in a room of 1200 cancer professionals at the annual meeting of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network in Hollywood, Florida--there were stories told that left no one untouched.  A moment when you could hear a pin drop, and see tears in the eyes of professionals who have seen so much heartache you would think they were used to it by now.   There was the football coach almost everyone knows who said that although he had been a lead... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575213 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0100 4575213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570713&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F03%2F10%2FCancer-Survivors-Are-%28Fortunately%29-Very-Much-A-Part-Of-Our-Lives.aspx An article just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in their weekly publication "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" provides an assessment of the progress we have made in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.   Clearly, since 1971, we have made substantial advances in the cancer treatment.  We have become a larger and older nation.  We have pushed the threshold for the diagnosis of cancer, with breast and prostate cancers as leading examples.   The result is that we have many millions more people alive with cancer today than was ever the case in our history.   But with the progress also comes cautions about what the data means, and where our journey must go if we are to address some of the key issues reflected in these statistics. &nbsp... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570713 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100 4570713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565849&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Ffootball-star-colin-hendry-laments-wifes-death-liposuction-complications%2F Former Scottish football star Colin Hendry is upset that the surgeon who operated on his wife in 2002 is still operating, after he feels that a series of complications arising from the surgery by Dr. Gustaf Aniansson’s shortened her life. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565849 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:02:52 +0100 4565849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525149&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F02%2F26%2Fjust-another-cancer-hero-guest-post%2F If you sense a theme to our latest Guest Post offerings, you are right on.  Honestly I almost stumble on these excellent examples of cancer writing and living with cancer.  I had no problems assigning the tags “hero” and “attitude” to Pat Steer, a rectal “cancer girl” writing at Life Out Loud Cancer girl, like it or not When you write about surviving cancer for four years, you become known among other bloggers – branded, if you will – as one of the “cancer girls.” And while I love the readers who discovered me and who keep reading, I don’t have any illusions about what keywords make them find my blog. People don’t come here (at least, not very often) to read about my adventures camping in my tiny travel travel, or my dog stories, or tale... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525149 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:23:57 +0100 4525149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338293&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fwhat-is-colonoscopy-procedure-like.html Someone commented on my earlier post mentioning that I had a colonoscopy asking me to describe the preparation and procedure...I can do that, but want you to remember that this is my experience...your doctor may guide you through a different, but similar approach.Preparation:The entire day before the colonoscopy, I had no solid foods. And I waited 3 weeks from my doctor appointment until the day of the colonoscopy, so had time to get much more nervous than I should have...I'll know better next time.  During the day before, I was able to have lemon italian ice, yellow gatorade (62 oz during the day), broth, anything liquid that was not dark or red. I was supposed to take 4 Dulcolax plus 230 grams of MiraLax or PEG3350 (same thing basicly), the latter is a powder mixed into another 62 o... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338293 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:53:00 +0100 4338293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314229&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhappy-healthy-colon.html I may have posted on this blog a few months back that I had a colonoscopy, a test that can prevent cancer if done regularly. During the test, my second one in 4 years, they removed another poply of the type that can, if left alone, turn into cancer. So I feel that the effort and time involved is not wasted.Then I returned home, and found that my digestive system was a good bit out of balance, likely because the bacteria in the colon was out of balance, so started taking a Probiotic supplement which helped tremendously.I don't often use articles written by others, preferring to write my own material, but the following was helpful, so for today, I'd like to share this with you:Boost Colon Health With Nutrition and Digestive Enzymes by Darrell MillerA healthy colon is the basis for a healthy ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314229 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:40:00 +0100 4314229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233364&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F12%2F06%2FWill-An-Aspirin-A-Day-Keep-Cancer-Away-Maybe-But-Not-Just-Yet.aspx In this study, the researchers examined data from 8 previous studies that looked at aspirin as a means of reducing the chances of a vascular event, such as heart attack or stroke either as an initial preventive measure or a subsequent prevention strategy after someone had suffered an event.  They looked at studies that included patients who had been treated with daily aspirin for at least 4 years or longer.    They then examined the death certificates of those people in the trials who were thought to have died of cancer, and examined more detailed medical records of patients treated in three trials in the United Kingdom so they could have a longer term evaluation of aspirin's impact on deaths from cancer.   The researchers found 674 cancer deaths among 25,570 patients.&... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233364 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:39:00 +0100 4233364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167904&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fpostpolypectomy-syndrome%2F Postpolypectomy electrocoagulation syndrome is an uncommon but well-known complication after colonscopy and polyp removal that is sometimes misdiagnosed as a colonic perforation. Like colonic perforation, it presents with abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis usually but not always within twelve hours of the procedure. CT scan shows fat stranding in the mesentery and focal thickening of the colon wall. However, unlike in colonic perforation, there is no free air and this establishes the diagnosis and allows the patient to be managed with close observation, antibiotics, and nothing by mouth. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167904 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:08:03 +0100 4167904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142712&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fsessile-serrated-colon-polyps-part-1-2%2F Sessile serrated colon polyps (aka sessile serrated adenomas) are polyps that have mixed hyperplastic and adenomatous components and are considered premalignant lesions. Carcinomas originating from these polyps have high microsatellite instability secondary to a hypermethylation process of the MLH1 gene, which results in DNA mismatch repair. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142712 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:35:13 +0100 4142712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119596&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F10%2F27%2Fafraid-of-forgetting-guest-post%2F This will be an unusual post.  It is always sad whenever I page through the blogs list looking for something good to use as a Guest Post, and then I stumble upon it – a cancer survivor/blogger has passed away from us. Christine was a colon cancer survivor whose life passed in July 2009.  Her friends and family still maintain her blog Colon Cancer Sucks Ass.   Her she is remembered by Mandy, a nurse who works with Alzheimer’s patients.  Mandy’s work in turn causes her to think back about her friend. Afraid of Forgetting? I like to think of myself as a good and caring nurse. I also consider laughter to be great medicine (a belief reinforced by Miss Christine). So, I am hoping that my patients find it funny when I ask them if they remember why they are taking their Ari... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119596 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:27:09 +0100 4119596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4106095&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F26%2Ffill-up-on-fiber-and-feel-fuller-for-longer%2F If you have found yourself eating what feels like a good amount of food, but struggle with staying “full,” there could be a chance you aren’t getting enough fiber. Fiber not only functions as a way to fill you up and make you feel fuller for longer, but it also has many amazing health benefits including: improving gastrointestinal health and function improving glucose tolerance and insulin response decreasing LDL and cardiovascular disease risk factors reducing the risk of some cancers. Two Types of Fiber Soluble and insoluble fiber are two types of fiber that you can consume, each with different functions in the body. Insoluble fiber helps move bulk through the intestines and promotes better digestive health. It is also linked to reducing the risk of colon cancer. You ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4106095 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:53:23 +0100 4106095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086232&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fi-survived-my-first-colonoscopy-at-age-27%2F photo: Thinkstock When my gastroenterologist recommended that I undergo a colonoscopy, the first thing I asked was how common it was for women like me — 27 years old and otherwise healthy — to have such an invasive procedure. She assured me that it was, in fact, very common, but it’s not something that any of my friends have ever experienced. But maybe it’s just not something that comes up in everyday conversation. Of course my doctor was going to assure me that it was a commonplace; after all, colonoscopies are a dime a dozen to a gastroenterologist, and it’s the most effective way to find out what’s really going on down there. I had ended up in the gastroenterologist’s office in the first place because I had noticed some weirdness going on with t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086232 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:30:07 +0100 4086232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082333&cid=t_97304_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FmXWFiEHhuFU%2F Good morning, everyone. Nice to see you again. A spot of rain is falling here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, but our spirits are sunny just the same. After all, as the Morning Mayor used to say: Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift. So while you tug on the ribbon, please join us for a cup of stimulation and a bit of news. Hope your day goes well… Statins May Lower Colon Cancer Risk: Study (Associated Press) FDA Panel Rejects Dosing Restrictions On Anemia Meds (Bloomberg News) Mom Sues Abbott Over Beetles In Similac (Chicaco Business) Glaxo Strikes Alliance For Rare Disease Research (Dow Jones) Sanofi-Aventis Signs Reseach Deal With Harvard (PharmaTimes) UK Scraps Generic Substitution Plan (PharmaTimes) FDA Expands Use of Bristol-Myers’ Baraclude (Ass... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082333 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:13:44 +0100 4082333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999314&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F09%2Froutine-medical-exams-are-you-up-to.html I'm on a "mission" of sorts to get my medical tests and exams finished before the end of the year, and the start of Fall means we are in the last quarter. I am insured under my husband's insurance policy, pretty close to reaching the deductible for the year, so it seems wise to get all the tests suggested by my doctor finished before we start a new year, and new deductible due. I am in my late 50's...hard to believe, but it's true, and before 2010 is over, making sure I get my:Routine Physical - doneSkin cancer screening - doneMammogram - doneGynecological - this weekColonoscopy (least favorite test...prep "stinks" but the procedure is easy) - date set for early next month - had polyp the last time so have to have one every 3 years until none show, then can wait the usual 5 years."Bonus" t... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999314 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:41:00 +0100 3999314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965374&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhealth-risks-inside-dr-ozs-cancer-scare%2F photo: Getty Images Our partners at AOL Health give us some insight into the news of Dr. Oz’s recent cancer scare. Health guru Dr. Mehmet Oz is now at high risk for developing cancer. During the season premiere of his show Tuesday, he took his TV audience behind the scenes of his recent scare, from his colonoscopy to the daunting results. Last week, Dr. Oz revealed that he has a precancerous polyp on his colon, which was caught early enough so that it won’t likely turn into something more serious –  for now. “This was a shake-up for me,” he told People magazine. “I have done everything right. I don’t have any family history, and yet I’m ‘high-risk’ now.” Read the full story at AOL Health. Post from: BlissTree Health Risks... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965374 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:12:47 +0100 3965374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935798&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Frectal-cancer-becoming-more-common-in-younger-people%2F2010.09.05 Rates of rectal cancer in those younger than 40 have been increasing, the LA Times reported recently. Researchers studied data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Registry and looked at the change in rectal and colon cancer incidence in those under 40 from 1973 to 2005. Overall rates were low, but while colon cancer incidence remained constant, rectal cancer incidence increased by an average of 3.8 percent annually, the authors reported in the journal Cancer. The authors didn’t advocate routine screening in those under 40, but did recommend that physicians be more alert to the possibility of rectal cancer in those presenting with symptoms such as rectal bleeding, according to the Times. (LA Times) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935798 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3935798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933088&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdr-ozs-first-colonoscopy-finds-pre-cancerous-polyp-what-can-this-teach-us%2F2010.09.03 By Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS Doc Dot Com (CBS) Dr. Mehmet Oz just might be the last person on earth people would expect to get a colon polyp. He’s physically fit (he left me in the dust the last time we ran together), he eats a healthy diet, he doesn’t smoke, and he has no family history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps. But several weeks ago, when Mehmet had his first screening colonoscopy at age 50, I removed a small adenomatous polyp that had the potential to turn into cancer over time. Statistically, most small polyps like his don’t become cancer. But almost all colon cancers begin as benign polyps that gradually become malignant over about 10 to 15 years. Since there’s no way of knowing which polyps will turn bad, we take them all out. The good news is there&#8... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933088 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:00:50 +0100 3933088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3833418&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-5%2F It’s the weekend once again and here we are, as always, making it super-easy to check out all the best posts from Blisstree last week that you may have missed. (Shame on you.) 1. Top 10 Weight Loss Tips From Our Hunky Naturopathic Doctor 2. 7 Questions for a Colon Therapist Named Sharon Stone 3. Vegan Avocado “Fries” and Ketchup Recipe From Raw Chef Doug McNish 4. BOOTYCamp! In Action With Lacey Stone: A Photo Gallery 5. My Quest to Quit Smoking Continues (Or, Becoming an Ex Sucks) 6. Equinox Fitness Trainers Lacey Stone and Annie Galovich Do the Madhouse Scramble: Video of the Day 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Backyard Supplies Under $10 8. Is Thinking About Cheating Actually Cheating? Poll of the Day 9. BOOTYCamp! Before and After Money Shot: Cast Your Vote 10. Elemental... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3833418 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:00:45 +0100 3833418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742310&cid=t_97304_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FbjGJW_4b92Y%2F           Diverticulosis is a condition which affects your large intestine, more commonly referred to as the colon.  Nutrition is digested and food is absorbed in the 20 feet of your small intestine – the long, thin portion of the bowel that begins at the stomach and ends in the right, lower abdomen.  Following digestion, the liquid waste enters the 5 feet of the large intestine (colon) which ends in the rectum.  Just above the rectum, there is an s-shaped portion of the colon called the sigmoid colon, and this is where diverticulosis usually occurs.  A colon affected by diverticulosis has weak spots in the walls and these weak spots allow the development of outpouches.  These hollow pouches on the colon are about the size of a large pea and are referred to as diverticula.�... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742310 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:05:27 +0100 3742310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737212&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F07%2F07%2FThe-2010-Statistics-Are-Out-And-767000-People-Have-Celebrated-More-Birthdays.aspx Every year the American Cancer Society provides a report that is one of the most widely quoted scientific articles in this country.  This year's "Cancer Statistics, 2010" report was released this morning, and provides a considerable amount of information regarding the burden of cancer in the United States, such as the expected number of new cancer cases and number of cancer deaths in the United States in 2010.   As part of the same report, my colleagues at the American Cancer Society also dissect the numbers and provide insight into the trends in cancer incidence and deaths, what is happening and perhaps why it is happening.  Statistics--no matter how good you are at writing reports--are always somewhat droll and boring.  But there are the occasional pearls that leap ou... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737212 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:50:00 +0100 3737212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726783&cid=t_97304_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fconstipation-in-recovery-2%2F People in recovery from alcoholism and addiction face a host of potential causes of constipation, including: Past or present use of medications Decreased eating or physical activity as a result of depression or another psychiatric disorder Anxiety Bad habits learned throughout their drinking or drugging career Medical conditions gained through their addiction that decrease bowel movement. This condition also can make people stop taking medications. Constipation carries a tremendous cost in terms of resources and quality of life. People can avoid the discomfort and quality-of-life consequences by promptly dealing with constipation and following a process that has shown value to others. Symptoms of constipation Straining to move bowels Lumpy or hard stools Sensation of incomple... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726783 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:10:00 +0100 3726783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702982&cid=t_97304_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F27%2Fstrong-at-the-broken-places-on-living-bravely-with-chronic-illness%2F I love this man. Richard Cohen. I love him. His mantra is mine. His hope I cling to. He inspires me. He tells the story of coping with his multiple sclerosis and colon cancer in his New York Times bestseller, “Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness.” Awhile back, he came out with a fascinating book, “Strong at the Broken Places: Voices of Illness, a Chorus of Hope,” profiling five brave persons battling illness. Writes Richard, “These are the faces of illness in America. Do not look away. The characters may surprise you, even shatter a stereotype or two. They are people, not cases, survivors, not victims. Quite simply, they are us. they carry shared resolve, a determination to survive. To flourish.” I read parts of the book two years ago. I was especi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702982 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:27:10 +0100 3702982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671692&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-tv-physician-is-not-your-doctor-or-coach%2F2010.06.17 A German physician wrote me about this, so while CNN may have an international reach, it’s not always with an adoring audience. The physician was reacting to the weekend “Paging Dr. Gupta” program, which Dr. Gupta referred to once as “SG, MD.” The first thing that struck me was his introduction, in which he said: “I’m your doctor. I’m also your coach.” Later in the program he said: “Think of this as your appointment. No waiting. No insurance necessary.” I find this very troubling. He’s not my doctor. He’s not my coach. When I watch a “news” program, it’s NOT my medical appointment. It’s supposed to be news, not medical advice. But that’s not what the German physician wrote to me abo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671692 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3671692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636023&cid=t_97304_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F9hbKmLSytOc%2F Welcome back, everyone. We hope the weekend was pleasant and refreshing. Now, of course, the routine returns as meetings and deadlines beckon. As we ease in with a mandatory cup of stimulation, here are a few items to help you along. Have a good day and stay in touch… Grifols To Pay $3.4B For Talecris (Bloomberg News) Roche’s Avastin Improved Survival In Ovarian Cancer (Reuters) Merck Strikes Wastewater Deal With Pa. Town (The Reporter) Bristol-Myers’ Melanoma Drug Improves Survival (Bloomberg News) A Look At AstraZeneca’s Plant In China (The Telegraph) Former Wyeth Employees Mourn Plant Closing (The Rockland Journal News) Novartis MS Pill Faces Safety Concerns (Reuters) Erbitux Fails To Stop Early-Stage Colon Cancer (Bloomberg News) Drugmakers Spend Billions On Fre... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636023 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:44:08 +0100 3636023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524120&cid=t_97304_88_f&fid=38958&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourerdoc.com%2Feverything-bad-for-you-is-now-good%2F News Alert! Everything Bad For You is Now Good Great news! All of my former guilty pleasures have turned out to be health foods. Instead of fearing that my addiction to dark chocolate, coffee and red wine is leading me to premature death, I am in fact increasing my life span, and reducing my chance of many horrible diseases. Yes! Take coffee. I cannot function in the morning until I’ve had a large cup, sometimes two. I’ve always felt bad about this, knowing that I am dependent on the tasty black liquid, and its stimulant effects. My family understands that each morning during the pre-coffee phase, I will be unable to communicate effectively, beyond some basic grunting noises. I shuffle around, scratching and muttering while the beans are grinding and the water is percolating. I... Your ER Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524120 Sat, 01 May 2010 19:29:19 +0100 3524120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519719&cid=t_97304_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F02jpiydnkIk%2F People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and codependency face a host of potential causes of constipation, including: Past or present use of medications Decreased eating or physical activity as a result of depression or another psychiatric disorder Anxiety Bad habits learned throughout their drinking or drugging career Medical conditions gained through their addiction that decrease bowel movement. This condition also can make people stop taking medications. Constipation carries a tremendous cost in terms of resources and quality of life. People in recovery can avoid the discomfort and quality-of-life consequences by promptly dealing with constipation and following a process that has shown value to others. Symptoms of constipation Straining to move bowels Lumpy or hard sto... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519719 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:38:05 +0100 3519719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3486999&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2Fdid-you-get-cancer-from-your-parents%2F Filed under: PreventionSome cancers like breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer run in families. Mutated cancer-causing genes can be passed from parents to children. But family history accounts for only about 5 to 10 percent of most fatal cancers. Even those who have inherited a high-risk genetic mutation like the BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 genes for breast cancer, can protect themselves. Scientists have identified three types of genes that affect your cancer risk. They are oncogenes, which encourage cells to proliferate in excess; tumor suppressor genes, which normally stop cells from multiplying out of control, but which can become damaged and ineffective; and mismatch-repair genes, which normally help to repair mistakes in DNA, but which can be damaged, allowing mistakes to accumulate. Other ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3486999 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3486999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479624&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fplacido-domingo-returns-opera-colon-cancer-surgery%2F Famed opera singer Placido Domingo is returning to work after receiving surgery for treatment of colon cancer six weeks ago. He will perform the role of Simon Boccanegra at Milan’s La Scala Opera House. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479624 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:08:26 +0100 3479624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476107&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F16%2Fvitamin-d-supplementation-linked-with-reduced-risk-of-cancer-including-breast-cancer%2F There’s an old adage in medicine: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I couldn’t agree more. The problem with a lot of truly preventive medicine is this: there’s not much money in it. The real money (for, say, drug companies) is in treatment. To an extent there can be money too [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476107 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:48:05 +0100 3476107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3472068&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcancer-screening-tests-for-women.html It's Cancer Control Month, and one way to control cancer is to avoid it, prevent it, in any way possible. This can be achieved through nutrition as well as practical screening tests, whether you are a man or woman. In this post, the focus is on tests for women...this is the time of year when I have my physical and get the tests done that are recommended. Cancer screening tests women should have include the following:Mammogram - Have them done as often as your doctor suggests to prevent Breast Cancer, or catch it in it's early stages.  I have one every other year.  I am scheduled for one in about 2 weeks.  In my case, I'm thankful that my insurance covers this, without dipping into my deductible.  You should also learn to examine your own breasts between Mammograms, do s... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3472068 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:55:00 +0100 3472068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382768&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fscreening-for-colon-cancer.html We looked a few days ago at the most cringe-making video ever produced by the NHS. Now, from the USA (thanks to KevinMD),take a look the Colonoscopy Song.I rather like it. (Source: NHS Blog Doctor) NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382768 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:21:00 +0100 3382768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378761&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F18%2Fwhy-are-melanoma-survivors-found-to-be-at-increased-risk-of-other-cancers%2F Malignant melanoma is a form of skin cancer we are repeatedly warned about. As long as I can remember, just as things start to hot up, we are subjected to dire warning about the hazards of exposing ourselves to the sun’s rays. As a prelude to this this year, we have a recently published study [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378761 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:27:28 +0100 3378761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262576&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fprostate-cancer-diagnosis-increases-sucide-risk%2F Filed under: ResearchProstate cancer can increase a man's odds for either suicide of fatal heart attack, according to a research group at Harvard Medical School. A cancer diagnosis is stressful, and that stress can cause a number of changes in cardiovascular risk factors. Those, coupled with underlying health conditions, may be more likely to drive someone to suicide. Although doctors focused on those recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, they believe that the results will be similar for patients with other types of cancer. The researchers plan to do a similar study of breast and colon cancer patients. The researchers started with prostate cancer because they wanted to test whether the widespread use of screening using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test has made a difference.... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262576 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3262576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254371&cid=t_97304_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fjohn-murthas-death-gallbladder-surgery-complications-happen%2F Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery participated in his care, we have noted reports that Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha has died from complications following removal of his gallbladder. The Associated Press is reporting tonight that Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady of Philadelphia has stated that Murtha suffered from injury to his large intestine during the operation at Bethesda Naval Hospital to remove his gallbladder. The gallbladder was reportedly removed laparoscopically or as it is sometimes described via a minimally invasive technique. Murtha was apparently discharged to home and then presented to the Virginia Hospital Center complaining of abdominal pain and a fever. Several days ago he was reported to be in the intensive care unit, indicating that a serious comp... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254371 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:55:41 +0100 3254371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115158&cid=t_97304_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQr4aJWSe800%2F Any type of surgery has its risks, even so-called minor surgeries. But some surgeries are riskier than others and even more so for certain groups of people. Seniors, those aged 65  years or older, often undergo surgery for various ailments that have either been neglected over time or have developed over the years. And, as the population ages, more surgeries will be done in that age group. According to a study just published in the Archives of Surgery, every year, approximately two million seniors have abdominal surgery. Abdominal surgeries, any type of surgery that involves the abdomen, are particularly risky for seniors, say researcher from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington. The researchers were looking at complication and death rates of 101,318 senio... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115158 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:08:16 +0100 3115158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071434&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F08%2Fous-non-toxic-drug-makes-ovarian-cancer-cells-respond-to-new-treatment-undergo-cell-suicide%2F “Cancer researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found a way to turn ineffective new cancer drugs into cancer-fighters. By using their patented chemical compound, SHetA2, researchers tricked cancer cells into responding to new treatments and undergoing cell suicide. … [T]he compound will work with several cancers, including lung, kidney, ovarian, colon [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071434 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:19:58 +0100 3071434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015350&cid=t_97304_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FJDJIS71p_bc%2F While we can’t always prevent cancer, we can do things to help reduce the risk of developing it. Of course, we always hear: eat healthy foods, exercise, don’t smoke. But the message doesn’t seem to be getting through because people still eat junk or high fat foods, still don’t exercise and still smoke. The Mayo Clinic published 10 tips to reduce cancer risk in their most recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Here are the tips and below there’s more explanation: Stop smoking Limit alcohol intake – some alcohol is okay, too much is not Follow recommended intake of fruits and vegetable (daily!) Decrease the amount of fat in your daily diet Lose weight if you’re too heavy, try to gain weight if you’re too thin Move! Get active ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015350 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:12:35 +0100 3015350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950962&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F01%2Funusual-metals-may-forge-new-ovarian-colon-cancer-drugs%2F Drugs made using unusual metals could form an effective treatment against colon and ovarian cancer, including cancerous cells that have developed immunity to other drugs, according to research at the University of Warwick and the University of Leeds. Drugs made using unusual metals could form an effective treatment against colon and ovarian cancer, including cancerous cells [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950962 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:57:13 +0100 2950962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851968&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fd0tjpkB_Oss%2F Music and cancer do not go together, and I mean that in the context of this new technology: A project at Harvard Medical School created a program to translate the signals from cells into musical notes. Normal signals will sound harmonious, abnormal signals like those coming from cancer cells will sound awful. Listen to this –     Using date from a pre-existing colon cancer study, bioinformatician Gil Alterovitz and his team created a program that transforms complex genomic information into musical notes, so that abnormal data will sound discordant. “When things go awry, such as in the case of p53-null mutant colon cancer cells under inflammatory stress conditions, gene expression varies slightly, and inharmonious chord progressions result. Listening to the result... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851968 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:11:20 +0100 2851968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842604&cid=t_97304_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FznxsKLM12fo%2F Diseases below the waist are often ignored; best to not talk about such things, many people think. But not talking about diseases below the waist, which include illnesses such as colon cancer, can result in serious consequences, including death. Diseases of the colon (or bowels) sometimes require treatment with a colostomy. A colostomy is a way for the human body to excrete stool (bowel movements) through an opening in the abdomen rather than through the rectum. The stool is evacuated into a bag that is fastened to the opening and emptied on a regular basis. There is a lot of stigma to having a colostomy. The idea repulses some people and it can take a while for patients and their loved ones to become comfortable with the idea. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether a colostomy ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842604 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:28:18 +0100 2842604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2838953&cid=t_97304_105_f&fid=39005&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allkidney.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fcolon-cleanse-and-the-kidney-to-cleanse-or-not-cleanse.html photo credit: DoctorWho The notion that the normal operation of the Gut results in pounds of un-excreted toxic materials, that accumulate over the lifetime of a human being is the basis of the colon cleansing industry that has sprung up nearly simultaneosusly world wide. The theory behind colon cleansing hails back to the era of the greek and egyptian schools of medicine. Where autointoxication was believed to be responsible for all causes of disease. Autointoxication refers to an ancient theory that food enters the digestive system and rots giving rise to pus which enters the blood stream and causes all manner of ills. By 1919 the idea of autointoxication had run its course being debunked in the professional literature of the time. However despite the fact that there is no evidence of any... All Kidney News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2838953 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:21:22 +0100 2838953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737831&cid=t_97304_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fhit-deluge-part-i-need-and-opportunity There was a time --not too long ago, in fact-- when it seemed safe and reasonable to define health information technology narrowly: the acronym encompassed the management of health information and its secure exchange between patients, providers, and insurers. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737831 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:53:32 +0100 2737831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3122179&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-08-24-cancer-treatment%2Fstage-iv-liver-cancer-2%2F Nicole’s father is confused, his eyes are yellow and his leg is swollen: all possible symptoms you need to expect when your loved one has stage iv liver cancer. Please leave a comment with a hug or share your experience so Nicole doesn’t have to go this road on her own.   Stage iv cancer | Cancer survival | Terminal cancer   Know the fundamental differences between stage 4 cancer, cancer survival and terminal cancer:   Stage iv cancer is a cancer that has spread to other organs. On our website, the cancer has spread to the liver and is called metastatic liver cancer, metastatic meaning "moved from another place to this place".   We have a handful of metastatic liver cancer survivors contributing to our site to show by experience that people c... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3122179 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:28:16 +0100 3122179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695541&cid=t_97304_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fa-firsthand-account-of-a-colonoscopy-prep%2F Conclusion to Colonoscopy Prep: Moral to the story: Don’t NOT follow the instructions.  I usually follow them to the ‘T’ but this time decided to see if I could not stay up all night.  Next time, I will just have to take the two pills earlier so that I can start the drinking process earlier so I can go to bed earlier.  This time, I didn’t have a choice on starting earlier since I was coming back from a business trip from Florida and arrived just in time to start the prep (lucky me). Good luck with your next prep! Kelly (Source: Life with Crohn's) Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695541 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:01:43 +0100 2695541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674248&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FV_mX1CBbAsI%2F As in Marvin L. Corman’s book (Colon & Rectal Surgery) quotes: Man should always strive to have his intestines relaxed all the days of his life and that bowel function should approximate diarrhea. This is a fundamental principle in medicine, that whenever the stool is withheld or is extruded with difficulty, grave illnesses result. Maimonides: Mishneh Torah Rectal prolapse (a.k.a. Procidentia) is one of the most fascinating surgical pathologies because its complexity in treatment. In 1912 Moschcowitz proposed an herniation of Douglas pouch as a cause for rectal prolapse. Another cause was proposed by Broden and Snellman with the help of defecography described a full thickness rectal intussusception. Rectal prolapse is 6 times more common in females (as males) aged 50 years or ... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674248 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:14:42 +0100 2674248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556102&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7329 CONCLUSION: We conclude that Live blood analysis may have no clinical significance. 2. Complementary and alternative allergy tests : review article. Morris, Adrian 2006 This article reviews the common tests employed by complementary and alternative medical practitioners to diagnose allergies and intolerances. These tests include VEGA, applied kinesiology, hair analysis, auriculocardiac test, stool and live blood analysis, leucocytotoxic tests and IgG ELISA tests. None of these tests has proven to be as accurate as specific IgE measurement in allergy diagnosis and they cannot be recommended. 3. eMJA 2004; 180 (12): 647-648: Good medicine and bad medicine: science to promote the convergence of “alternative” and orthodox medicine - poses a question which those in charge of ethics should p... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556102 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2556102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593222&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-05-20-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-survivor%2F Update on Jim’s’ son: both colon cancer survivor and metastatic liver cancer survivor.   We urge all colon cancer survivors and all metastatic liver cancer survivors to share their experience in order to inspire others that are going the same road.   We thank Jim for his continuous updates about his son, who was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer September 2008, spread from the colon both to the liver and the lungs.   Jim’s’ son’s aunt is a certified oncology nurse who insist Jim’s’ son keeps on taking a Grifola mushroom compound, because one of her patients who couldn’t afford the mushroom compound saw her cancers coming back.   We stress that Grifola mushroom (see picture above) also known as Maitake in Japan or "Grifola... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593222 Wed, 20 May 2009 06:44:52 +0100 2593222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424543&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fpersonal-update-on-hubbys-heart-and-me.html A week or so ago I told you that my husband would be going in for tests related to his heart, and I am due for another Colonoscopy.Tomorrow is the big day for my husband, he will be having a nuclear stress test which is said to be much more accurate than a "regular" stress test...we are very thankful that our insurance will cover this in a day when insurance companies are cutting back on what they will cover.It's a two part test, one part in the morning, then he will have an Echo-Cardiogram, then the 2nd part of the stress test in the afternoon...so this will take most of the day. I can tell you that this man has a heart of gold, he's a tender-hearted man, a good-hearted man...I love him and hope that his physical heart is in as fine shape as all of that.As for me and my colon, well, it's ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424543 Tue, 19 May 2009 17:14:00 +0100 2424543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593223&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-05-08-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-treatment-2%2F   All medical info and patients experiences related to colon cancer treatment in order to better follow the discussion between Lisa whose dad had colon cancer and Mag whose father underwent colon cancer surgery 2 weeks ago.   Read first what doctors can tell you about colon cancer treatments and read more below many cancer stories about patients and their loved ones needing to deal with colon cancer.   Notice that:   in a conventional medicine prognosis, the patient’s general health comes last  in all our cancer survival stories we stress on doing everything you can to improve your general health first!   Wikipedia also has a huge coverage about colorectal cancer.   Colon cancer treatments according to your doctor   Prognosis or chance of re... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593223 Fri, 08 May 2009 05:41:32 +0100 2593223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390487&cid=t_97304_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Ftime-for-colonoscopy-again.html How many of you LOVE having a Colonoscopy done? Neither do I, it's one of those procedures that most of us would just as soon avoid, but they are so necessary to our health and well being.It was three years ago that I did this post about my first colonoscopy, what happened, and why I thought it was important even though I tend to avoid medical procedures and prefer alternative approaches to medicine. You should have your first colonosopy done sometime from the age of 45-50, and if you do not have any polyps, do not need to have another for 5 years. I had to go back again 3 years later because I did have a polyp. Polyps are almost the only thing that cause cancer in the colon, and you don't know you have them without a colonoscopy. Since colon cancer is so high on the list of cancers that k... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390487 Wed, 06 May 2009 16:09:00 +0100 2390487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290614&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fpreventing-and-detecting-colon-cancer%2F March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and as it’s such an important issue I’d like to bring it up today.  I’ve written on this topic several times before but according to the American Cancer Society it is the third most common cancer found in men and women, and the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States so I think it warrants attention. If you are over the age of 50 (or over 40 with risk factors), you should be screened for colon cancer on a regular basis. The schedule for the various screening methods is shown here (discuss this with your physician and decide which one is best for you): Tests that find pre-cancer and cancer: • Colonoscopy every 10 years • Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years • Virtual colonoscopy every 5 years • Double-contra... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290614 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:57:27 +0100 2290614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227621&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FDM9nlxlI7Qw%2F Colorectal cancer is still one of "those" cancers, one that isn’t talked about all that often. After all, who wants to talk about bathroom troubles, right? Sadly, that is right. So, we need to raise awareness of the issue and having a month dedicated to it is one way to start. A few years ago, the Colossal Colon visited the Montreal area. My youngest son was in high school and studying biology that year, so his class went for a field trip to check it out. It’s a great way to raise awareness, but his teacher took it one step farther. He said that if a student could get a parent to go for a colonoscopy, they’d get an extra mark on their grades. I thought that was pretty cool. So, this month, I’ll be trying to find anything and everything I can on colorectal ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227621 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:31:20 +0100 2227621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216627&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6212 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Drinking Soda May Increase Kidney Damage in Women, Urine Test Studied for Prostate Cancer Detection, Daily Aspirin May Reduce Colon Polyp Risk (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216627 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2216627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200586&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6162 Taking exercise can cut the risk of the most common kind of bowel cancer by a quarter, research suggests. US scientists, who reviewed 52 previous studies, calculated the most active people are 24% less likely to develop colon cancer than the least active.read more | digg story from the Malaysian Medical Resources Exercise ‘cuts colon cancer risk’ (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200586 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2200586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163664&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2F3EO7hFRIAXw%2F Read why any conventional liver cancer prognosis by itself reduces your chances of survival by 80%. This is because a conventional prognosis is based on "normal medical efforts to treat secondary liver cancer".   Learn how our metastatic liver cancer survivors step outside the box.   Conventional cancer prognosis is only 1 part of the puzzle of your health   In stead of asking for a metastatic liver cancer prognosis, you need to ask:   ‘Maybe there’s a chance’?   This will challenge your doctor.   Not that your doctor suddenly will perform a miracle. But it’s a much better way to start a dialogue with yourself and the caregivers around you.   Our father’s metastatic liver cancer prognosis   When we asked several doctors... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163664 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:11:28 +0100 2163664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666174&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-02-04-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-treatment%2F   Jim’s son successful colon cancer treatment includes colon cancer chemotherapy – Oxaliplatin & Xeloda – and alternative cancer treatments given by a family member practitioner: an oncology nurse with an Msc. in cancer nursing.   Stage iv colon cancer   Jim’s son has stage iv colon cancer spread to liver and lungs, a loving family, an effective caring Australian Health Insurance and an oncology nurse who survived breast cancer.   His successful cancer treatment is based on colon cancer chemo boosted with alternative cancer treatments.   2 weeks ago, the metastatic liver cancer was reduced by a further 65% using the aggressive Oxaliplatin drug. the oncologist plans to continue the chemotherapy with the less invasive Xeloda.   Xelod... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666174 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:50:13 +0100 3666174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195229&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fandrewschorr%2Fmy-beef-with-infomercials%2F Over the holidays I watched television or listened to the radio at odd times. And lately I’ve run into a run of infomercials. I’ve tried to watch with a critical eye. I’ve given up on the ones with the rows of smiling, buff, dancing exercise enthusiasts. I know our increasingly obese American population likes watching the tight bodies but makes no effort – with new gizmos of not – to exercise themselves. It’s just eye candy and another way to blow money on a New Year’s resolution almost no one follows for very long. But beyond the 30-minute exercise-equipment commercials are the more medical ones. Jane Seymour, the British actress, for example, has her name on a line of skin care products. Everyone wants to look younger and, according to Seymour’s experts in white coats... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195229 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:01:10 +0100 2195229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808793&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2FXRxL3g6C9lU%2F   Or trail and error… Vicky shares her father’s colon cancer chemotherapy and the scary chemotherapy side effects. Vicky’s father was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer that has spread into his lungs and liver.   Her father started his chemotherapy for colon cancer with Avastin cancer drug. This colon cancer chemotherapy worked well that it broke down [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808793 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:53:59 +0100 3808793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110873&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcolon-cleansing-is-a-waste-of-time-money-and-effort%2F A friend of mine recently asked what I thought of Evercleanse, the colon cleansing product-du-jour that’s being aggressively marketed to help you: “Lose the Waste. Lose the Weight.” I told him that all colon cleansing products are basically the same; namely, scams. The reason is that colon cleansing is wholly unnecessary and a complete waste of time, money and effort. Regardless of marketing hype, regardless of ingredients, regardless of method, regardless of testimonials, colon cleansing is quite purely and simply medical quackery. The one exception to this is when it’s prescribed medically as in preparation for an examination such as colonoscopy. It is quite amazing how many websites there are devoted to colon cleansing and how many such products are being offered... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110873 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:37:19 +0100 2110873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081361&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FK7nUyVMQpjg%2F This question is a bit tricky to answer. The news reports say yes, African Americans are more likely to get colon cancer and to die from colon cancer than their white peers. However, we need to look more closely at the details before coming to a certain finding. Studies that look at African Americans and whites who have equal access to health care do not have a higher rate of colon cancer. In fact, if both groups have equal health insurance, equal medical care access and treatment, then their detection, treatment and recovery rates are similar. However, if you look at the differences in access to health care and treatments, that’s when things change. It’s a known fact that people without health insurance or who are underinsured have a lower rate of disease prevention screening... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081361 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:44:35 +0100 2081361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078791&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D1231081 The Washington Post reports that the colonoscopy is much better at detecting colorectal cancer on the left side of the colon than the right. The procedure does a good job of detecting early signs of disease on the left side of the colon, or large intestine, but is not as effective at spotting potential problems of the right side of the organ. This means a colonoscopy's success at preventing colorectal cancer deaths seems to lie with its ability to uncover so-called "left-sided" problems. "We did find that colonoscopies are effective -- that's the good news. It's still one of the best screening tests for any cancer that we have," said study author Dr. Nancy Baxter, a colorectal surgeon with St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. "But it's not perfect," she added. "And it does not appear t... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078791 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:40:00 +0100 2078791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052881&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-12-19-cancer-treatment%2Fsymptoms-of-advanced-colon-cancer%2F Conclusion: I don’t talk about "a quick fix" like colon cleanse, colon cleansing or a calcium diet supplement, I do talk about a change in lifestyle and recognizing the needs of our body.   Colon cancer treatment   We already mentioned 2 of our readers and their colon cancer treatments:   Colon cancer spread to liverJim’s son who just recently started his colon cancer chemotherapy and is in good spirits.  Lisa’s father’s colon cancer spread to his liverLisa’s father still not in remission after 130 counts of colon cancer chemo for stage iv colon cancer.   An third example how a secondary liver cancer - colon cancer treatment looks like illustrated by Melanie’s cancer story (commented at Colon cancer spread to liver) : &nbsp... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052881 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:10:25 +0100 2052881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040451&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FH2EPEoShtnM%2F African Americans have a 45% higher death rate from colorectal cancer than do their white counterparts. This flies in the face of the progress that doctors and researchers are making in detecting and fighting the disease. According to a press release issued by the American Cancer Society, New report says racial gap growing in colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer is the "third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States." It’s estimated that almost 150,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer; almost 50,000 will die. The sad thing is that most of these cancers and deaths could likely have been prevented by following cancer prevention tests.  What are the screening recommendations... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040451 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:08:24 +0100 2040451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027910&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FIHv6GmctxXY%2F … Colorectal screening saves lives. You’d think by now that this has been settled. After all, how many studies have been done on screening and its effect on detecting cancer? And screening doesn’t necessarily mean having colonoscopies. It could be as simple as having your stool checked for hidden blood or occult blood. Yet another study, this time published in the most recent issue of Journal of the National Cancer Institute, says the same thing. According to researchers, a district in Italy experienced a 13% decline in colorectal cancer since establishing an occult blood screening program in the early 1980s. You can read more about this in the article Screening for Colorectal Cancer Saves Lives. ~~ Tags: cancer blog, colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer screening, occ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027910 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:47:35 +0100 2027910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2013687&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-12-05-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-spread-to-liver-2%2F Jim from Australia shares his son’s colon cancer spread to liver and lung story.   It’s the second time we mention a colon cancer spreading to the liver. Read why a colon cancer suddenly shows up in the liver at : Colon cancer metastasized to liver.   Metastatic liver cancer treatments   In Jim son’s metastatic liver cancer case, the doctors did an emergency colon surgery to remove a tumor that was wrongly diagnosed as constipation.   Of course a colon cancer blocking your stools will feel like constipation.   In some cases one should get alarmed when the constipation also caused some blood in the stools. Was this the case Jim, or what were the warning signs that let your son go to the hospital in the first place?   Jim’s son is now un... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2013687 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:03:24 +0100 2013687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808809&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer%2F%7E3%2FxW7hG9JeI-g%2F   People started talking about the death of actor Patrick Swayze from the moment he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early this year.   Read below how Shiana too starts to mourn the death of her best friend who is just diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.   This seems to be a natural but not accurate human reaction. [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808809 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:00:29 +0100 3808809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952008&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-11-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcancer-treatment-options%2F Lisa from Stage iv colon cancer asks all of us what alternative cancer treatment options you have experienced.     Here’s our story:   Once we knew father was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer, I did a lot of cancer treatment research like:   Hepatocellular Chemoembolization  Introduction to alternative cancer treatments  Colon cancer cure  Laser treatment for liver cancer and RF ablation  or the cures for cancer listed at Liver Cancer Survival Rate    Father’s specialist who diagnosed him with secondary liver cancer told me:   "Stop looking on the Internet for alternative treatments for cancer,your father is dying."   This was an ice cold shower from a man being honest yet without any compassio... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952008 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:05:46 +0100 1952008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1939793&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2Fy735zNOErHQ%2F A press release issued by the American Association for Cancer Research has some rather depressing news regarding cancer screening and minorities in the United States. The press release says, "We have typically assumed that one of the best ways to motivate individuals is to point out disparities in health, but we may be having negative unintended consequences," said Robert Nicholson, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry at the St. Louis University School of Public Health. "Instead of motivating people who would be less likely to get these services in the first place, we may be driving them away." As a result, "...constantly emphasizing the negative consequences of a lack of cancer screening among minorities can actually make... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1939793 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:44:15 +0100 1939793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930323&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-11-04-cancer-treatment%2Fstage-iv-colon-cancer%2F actually means Lisa’s father is dying…   Please give all your hugs, love, experience and support to Lisa.   Stage iv colon cancer story summarized   Lisa’s father underwent chemotherapy for colon cancer. The colon cancer metastized to his liver and the doctors stopped administering the chemotherapy drug Erbitux.   Immediately the chemotherapy effects subsided and all looked well again at first.   Now reality struck again as the pain in his abdomen begins to worsen.   Read Lisa’s father’s complete colon cancer story below.   I need someone to help me with some words of advice.   Please leave a comment if you have advice for Lisa.   First and foremost Lisa says:   I am so scared as to what I’ve read online a... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930323 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:03:13 +0100 1930323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908860&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-27-cancer-treatment%2Fwhat-do-you-say-to-man-who-is-going-to-die%2F Charlotte’s father’s cancer starts resisting the chemotherapy he gets to cure his colon cancer and secondary liver cancer. In here comment at More news from Trish - metastatic liver cancer survivor, she aks:   What do you say to man who is going to die?   How would you answer that question? Please leave a comment.   When father diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer we were shocked but upbeat and kept talking about finding a cure.   But when after a few days of more tests, biopsy and scans the oncologist said that chemotherapy would most likely kill my father, we just became all very silent. Exactly, what do you say now?   We never found the right words to put father’s mood back to where it was. All we did was managing to put a smile on his fac... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908860 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:00:56 +0100 1908860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1848003&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-03-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-spread-to-liver%2F Lisa’s father has had over 130 colon cancer chemotherapy and/or liver cancer treatments in 5 years and still is not in remission. Lisa passes her condolences to Patrick at One caregiver is never enough! Patrick’s father has metastatic liver cancer and feels her father’s body is deteriorating to fast for comfort.   Please add your support or share your metastatic liver cancer story with Lisa and Patrick and all of us.   Go directly to Lisa’s liver cancer story or go directly to how colon cancer spreads to the liver.   At first sight Lisa’s 5 years cancer story seems similar like father’s 6 months condensed metastatic liver cancer story. But it isn’t: Lisa’s father had 130 chemotherapy sessions, our father had none.   Lisa&#821... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848003 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:00:59 +0100 1848003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844766&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=34976&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.dnadirect.com%2F2008%2F10%2F01%2Fcolosure-stool-dna-testing-is-back%2F We know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. We also know that when it’s caught early, it’s curable up to 95% of the time. So why aren’t we catching it early? It turns out that at least 60% of Americans age 50 and older have never been screened for colorectal cancer, even though the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends lifelong screening, including a colonoscopy every 10 years.At DNA Direct, we think people need better choices. We’ve found that some people are embarrassed or unwilling to undergo invasive screening—and some would rather go without. Updated ACS guidelines in March of 2008 added both virtual colonoscopy and stool DNA testing to the recommended arsenal of screenings for colon cancer. We thought about ho... DNA Direct Talk blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844766 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:26:26 +0100 1844766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834612&cid=t_97304_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4682 a Obesity Raises Miscarriage Risk, Bacterium Implicated in Colon Cancer Development, Chamomile Tea May Lower Blood Glucose in Diabetics (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834612 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1834612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829222&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-09-26-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-metastasized-to-liver%2F Lisa’s father has colon cancer metastasized to liver. Lisa’s father is in pain and stays in bed a lot…   In this post we will explain how a colon cancer ’suddenly’ becomes a metastatic liver cancer.   We will feature Lisa’s comment at One caregiver is never enough! Patrick’s father has metastatic liver cancer in our next post. There you will learn that colon cancer chemotherapy isn’t a simple "1 treatment fits all" cure.   Colon cancer spreading to liver   Let’s explain in simple terms how and why a colon cancer spreads to the liver. Below we will also explain in more medical terms the above blue ‘colon cancer metastasized to liver’ picture.   Think of your organs as well enclosed countries l... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829222 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:46:54 +0100 1829222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1806604&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fvirtual-colonoscopy-ready-for-prime-time%2F Virtual colonoscopy is an x-ray examination of the colon used to screen for cancer. It is also called CT colonography because the x-ray test used is a CT scan (also called computed tomography or CAT scan for computed axial tomography). Virtual colonoscopy is in the news because of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) that compared the x-ray test to traditional colonoscopy and found comparable results in terms of identifying abnormal growths. But while the headlines will tout the positive findings, there are a few things you should know before undergoing one of these procedures. First off let me say that screening for colon cancer is an extremely important and life-saving yet underutilized undertaking that I’ve written about before, and which you should unde... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806604 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:29:44 +0100 1806604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779892&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fmany-colon-cancer-patients-dont-get-proper-follow-up%2F After surgery for colon cancer, you are still at risk, both for cancer recurrence and for development of another new colon cancer. Because of this it’s important for colon cancer survivors to be followed closely and monitored carefully. But new research has found that many such survivors aren’t getting the proper follow-up care. And it looks as though the fault lies more with the doctors than it does with the patients. If you or someone you love is a colon cancer survivor, it’s important to know the guidelines for follow-up in order to ensure you’re getting the right tests. In the study, published online in the journal Cancer on September 8, 2008 - only 40 percent of colon cancer survivors who were followed for three years had all the right doctor visits and tests. But since 92 per... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779892 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:05:55 +0100 1779892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739549&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fdiverticulosis-nuts-corn-popcorn-dont-increase-risk%2F Received wisdom has long held that people with diverticulosis (described below) should not eat nuts, corn or popcorn because these foods would increase the risk of their developing diverticulitis, a serious complication sometimes requiring surgery. In fact, most physicians specifically tell their patients with diverticulosis to avoid these foods even though there was never much evidence to support such a recommendation. But research just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that eating these foods does not increase the risk of either diverticulosis or its potential complications. Moreover, for men with the highest intake of nuts and popcorn, there was actually a reduced risk of developing diverticulitis (20 percent reduction with regard to nuts and 28 perc... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739549 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:03:49 +0100 1739549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1730740&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-08-25-cancer-treatment%2Favastin-for-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F What can Avastin do in the treatment of metastatic liver cancer? Reading the avastin.com website says that Avastin in combination with intravenous 5FU based chemotherapy is indicated for first- or second-line treatment of patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum.   In other words: it’s added to the 5FU chemotherapy cocktail, 5FU that father’s oncologist wanted to give father to treat his metastatic liver cancer. But the oncologist advised father to consider not to undergo 5FU (see Fu like in F… you!) treatment because:   at the age of 75 and in a weak condition due to the cancer, father could not survive the treatment  the chemotherapy side-effects could really spoil father’s quality of life in the few extra months the chemotherapy... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1730740 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:22:59 +0100 1730740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1711848&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fnew-brcathis-time-its-colon.html This is a fantastic review. I have been very careful trying to avoid hyping tests. I do this because we need validation and some evidence for use would be nice. The problem is that sometimes a test is so powerful that it should not be sat on. This was the case with the BRCA genes. Even in 1996 Francis Collins was warning about testing without really thinking out the consequences. From his 1996 article in the New England Journal of Medicine. The benefits of presymptomatic testing to determine susceptibility to common cancers such as those of the breast, ovary, colon, and prostate are potentially substantial. Nonetheless, it is critical that we create safeguards to ensure that the benefits of testing exceed the risks. The technical ability to perform tests for mutations should not be confuse... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1711848 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:53:00 +0100 1711848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646361&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Findex-of-suspicion.html There is an age old adage in medicine "You miss 100% of all disease X that you don't look for" It is stolen from an old golf adage that you miss 100% of all putts that you leave short. Big surprise, doctors stealing golf lines.But I maintain, it is the same reason why we have been missing genetic causes of disease for the last 30 years. Yes, my friends in the Ivory Towers will tell you that they have a healthy index of suspicion for Every disease. I have worked in a community hospital and 2 Ivory Towers. I am here to tell you, that you miss 100% of a disease which you have never heard of or have never been taught about.It's just that simple. Even more simple is that by thinking common things happen commonly only reinforces the lack of detection of genetic diseases which could actually be m... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646361 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:09:00 +0100 1646361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637996&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F339122109%2F ImClone Systems, Inc.’s advanced colorectal cancer drug has now received regulatory approval in Japan. ERBITUX(R) (cetuximab) has received marketing authorization in Japan for use in treating patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Specifically, this approval allows for the use of ERBITUX to treat patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-positive, curatively unresectable (inoperable), advanced or recurrent CRC, and allows the use of ERBITUX plus irinotecan in second and further lines of mCRC. With this approval, ERBITUX is the first ever EGFR-targeted monoclonal antibody to be submitted for and receive marketing authorization in Japan. ERBITUX (cetuximab) is a monoclonal antibody (IgG1 Mab) designed to inhibit the function of a molecular structure ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637996 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:28 +0100 1637996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625856&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ftony-snow-colon-cancer-and-you%2F Former White House press secretary Tony Snow died of colon cancer this past weekend at the age of 53. He was first diagnosed in 2005 at the age of 50. Current guidelines recommend that screening for colon cancer for people with average risk should begin at age 50 (and be repeated every 10 years) but that people with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, child) with colon cancer should begin screening at age 40 (or 10 years younger than the earliest diagnosis in their family). Mr. Snow’s mother died of colon cancer at age 38 when he was just 17 years old, which would mean that he should have begun screening at age 28 and have had it repeated every 5 years. Had he followed those guidelines he might still be alive and cancer-free today. Have you been screened for colon cancer? Not count... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625856 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:15:42 +0100 1625856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1623066&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F335129974%2F On Saturday, the White House has lost Tony Snow. Lost to colon cancer that is at age 53 –survived by his wife, Jill, and their three children. President George W. Bush recalls Snow with fondness: “He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved to laugh. He loved his country. And he loved his family. I just hope they understand that Tony was loved here in the White House.” Full report from AP,  LA Times and The Washington Post. Tags: colon-cancer, President-George-W.-Bush, Tony Snow, White House, White House aid Tony SnowShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1623066 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:13:45 +0100 1623066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596924&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fmaster-cleanse-still-crazy-after-all-these-years%2F The Master Cleanse program is a liquid (lemonade) fast some of whose proponents tout its benefits as a diet while others recommend it as a detoxification regimen. In either case, its adherents are both misinformed and misguided. As with all quick-fix crash diets, Master Cleanse works initially (because of extremely reduced caloric intake and excessive bowel movements), but as soon as the fast ends and regular eating resumes, the lost weight is quickly regained. As a detoxification regimen, Master Cleanse is both unnecessary and ineffective. Your colon is not a septic tank, building up toxic contents, that needs periodic cleaning. Rather, it is an elegantly evolved perpetually self-cleaning system that empties on a regular, or as-needed, basis. In this regard, consider the wisdom of Dr. Dou... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596924 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:17:59 +0100 1596924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531832&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F315349454%2F Okay…here goes another news on flavonols from tea, onions, beans and apples. As suggested by findings of a new U.S. study, increased intake of such flavonols may reduce risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 76 percent. Findings were published in this month’s Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention: Analysis of data from a randomised dietary intervention trial showed that the overall class of flavonoid compounds was not associated with a risk reduction, but flavonols - a sub-group of flavonoids, did significantly reduce risk. The study adds to a growing body of science linking increased consumption of flavonol-rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables, to risk reductions for a range of cancers, including lung, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Flavonols, a sub-group of fla... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531832 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:14 +0100 1531832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482545&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F301841391%2F ERBITUX® (Cetuximab) - product of Merck KGaA and ImClone Systems Inc. - has received EU backing as first-line treatment for colon cancer. According to the European Medicines Agency: Erbitux can be given as the first drug in colon-cancer treatment in patients who carry an unmutated kras gene, restricting its use to about 65 percent of patients. Erbitux is the first monoclonal antibody approved by the US FDA for the treatment of advanced colon cancer that has spread to the other parts of the body — either alone or in combination with other treatments. Read more about the EU backing on Erbitux from Bloomberg. Tags: colon-cancer, EMEA, ERBITUX® (Cetuximab), ImClone Systems Inc., MErck KGaAShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482545 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:53:29 +0100 1482545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480711&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=34976&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.dnadirect.com%2F2008%2F05%2F30%2Fred-flags-for-hereditary-cancer%2F Guest post from Lisa Kessler, DNA Direct’s Senior Genetic Counselor: A recent article in the New York Times about red flags for hereditary cancer went into detail about specific findings in families. About 5-10% of cancers are thought to be strongly hereditary; for people who worry about their genetic risk, and who have a family history [...] (Source: DNA Direct Talk) DNA Direct Talk blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480711 Fri, 30 May 2008 21:38:53 +0100 1480711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478520&cid=t_97304_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F300767873%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesCancer Research Carnival #7Treating Cancer with Personalized MedicineHEALTH Highlights - August 9th, 2007March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthCancer Prevention (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478520 Thu, 29 May 2008 20:22:36 +0100 1478520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416519&cid=t_97304_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fconstipation-in-recovery%2F People in recovery from alcoholism and addiction face a host of potential causes of constipation, including: Past or present use of medications Decreased eating or physical activity as a result of depression or another psychiatric disorder Anxiety Bad habits learned throughout their drinking or drugging career Medical conditions gained through their addiction that decrease bowel movement. This condition also can make people stop taking medications. Constipation carries a tremendous cost in terms of resources and quality of life. People can avoid the discomfort and quality-of-life consequences by promptly dealing with constipation and following a process that has shown value to others. Symptoms of constipation Straining to move bowels Lumpy or hard stools Sensation of incomplete evacua... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416519 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:45:17 +0100 1416519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1361282&cid=t_97304_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-crohns%2Fkelly%2Fan-important-crohns-webcast%2F Yesterday I had the great opportunity to be a guest speaker on the HealthTalk Crohn’s webcast called, “No one understands my pain.” This is such an important topic to me because I have a hard time getting people to understand me and being open enough for them to even do so. This blog will be short because I am pretty tired. I hope that you are pain free and are doing well. If not, I am praying for you! Below you will find last night’s webcast description and link to the replay. Enjoy! No One Understands My Pain: Communicating About Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Often when you’re suffering from painful Crohn’s or colitis symptoms, you may look healthy to others and they may assume you feel better than you do. So how do you ask for the support, understanding and help that you ne... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1361282 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:57:06 +0100 1361282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1329220&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F258393662%2F Colorectal cancer - sometimes called (large) bowel cancer or simply colon cancer - seems to be in the air this week. Now that the month of March is nearly over and before I totally forget, let me quickly mention that this month is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to CDC : March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In 2004, a total of 145,083 cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in U.S. adults, and 53,580 adults died from this disease (1). Although regular colorectal cancer screening can reduce the incidence of and mortality from this disease, (2) approximately 40% of U.S. residents who should be screened for colorectal cancer have not been screened in accordance with national guidelines (3). Source: CDC press release. Tags: colorectal-cancer, March 2008,... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1329220 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:00:28 +0100 1329220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327628&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F258170584%2F I already mentioned here that Mrs. Cory Aquino has cancer of the colon — as reported by her family on Monday. Although the cancer’s stage was not disclosed, Mrs. Aquino underwent her first round of chemotherapy yesterday (Tuesday). This all happened at the Makati Medical Center where Mrs. Aquino was confined and earlier diagnosed with colon cancer. All our prayers…hopefully will help. All the best! Tags: colon-cancer, Cory Aquino, Makati Medical Center, PhilippinesShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327628 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:16:14 +0100 1327628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325547&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Frevisiting-colon-cancer-myths%2F March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so I thought I’d republish a posting from last year that helps dispel a few myths about this disease: 1- Colon cancer is primarily a disease of men. This is false. Colon cancer affects men and women equally, both in terms of diagnosis and death. Everyone must be aware of the risks of colon cancer. 2- Colon cancer will show signs or symptoms, so I don’t need to be screened. This is false. Most cases of colon cancer will not show any symptoms at all. And by the time colon cancer becomes symptomatic (change in stool, weight loss, pain, bleeding), the cancer is at an advanced stage. To avoid advanced colon cancer, you must undergo screening prior to the development of symptoms. 3- Colon cancer is a disease of the elderly, so I don&#8... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325547 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:54:32 +0100 1325547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322438&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F256970460%2F Corazon C. Aquino - former (and first woman) President of the Philippines, has colon cancer. The condition of Mrs. Aquino (fondly called Cory) was recently revealed by her family. Former president Corazon Aquino is suffering from colon cancer and is in a hospital, her family said Monday. Aquino’s daughter Kris, a people television host and actress, read a statement on television saying the cancer was discovered when the former president went to have a check up. A weeping Kris, with her brother, Senator Benigno Aquino III beside her, said their family is asking for “compassion and prayers for our Mom’s recovery.” Compassion, prayers and more — are what she’ll definitely get from the Filipino people and (hopefully) the rest of the world. Read more from the Philippine Dail... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322438 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:48:22 +0100 1322438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1319621&cid=t_97304_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-crohns%2Fkelly%2Flets-get-loud-for-the-cure-for-crohns%2F As you know from all my earlier posts last year, I have just recently (well 9 months ago) moved back to the United States from France. One thing that I missed living in another country was the opportunity to participate in the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) events to help raise money for the cure of these terrible diseases. This year I have signed up to participate in the Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk and I hope to raise a lot of money for research. You all know the terrible options that we have out there as far as medicines are concerned. I am one of those people (and I know there are many out there like me) who can not tolerate the anti-TNF drugs (I started having neurological problems) and can not tolerate an immunosuppressant such as 6MP or Imuran (I... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1319621 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:55:41 +0100 1319621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301914&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F251076162%2F An allergic reaction to the cancer drug cetuximab has been found. Sometimes the reaction includes anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure, fainting, difficulty breathing, and wheezing. Now researchers funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have discovered that specific pre-existing antibodies cause the severe reaction to the drug. Cetuximab is an immune-based therapy commonly used to treat persons diagnosed with head and neck cancer, or colon cancer, marketed as the popular brand Erbitux — a product of ImClone Systems Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Find more details from NIAD/NIH. Tags: allergic reaction, cancer-drug, cetuximab, colorectal-cancer, Erbit... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301914 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:19:39 +0100 1301914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286654&cid=t_97304_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F247573921%2F Conclusion Thanks to everyone that contributed articles — it’s been a pleasure to host this months edition of the Cancer Research Carnival. Be sure to take a moment and let your fellow bloggers know this issue is available so that everyone’s hard work can be appreciated and enjoyed by all. You can find more information about the carnival as well as the hosting schedule and past editions at the Cancer Research Blog Carnival. References Cancer Facts & Figures 2008. American Cancer Society. Atlanta, Ga. 2008. Report Says Half a Million Cancer Deaths Have Been Averted Since Death Rate Drop. American Cancer Society Press Release. 2008 Feb 20. Vickers A. Cancer Data? Sorry, Can’t Have It. The New York Times. 2008 Jan 22. Apel et al. Blocked autophagy sensitizes resis... Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1286654 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:47:38 +0100 1286654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1275002&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F244900625%2F Amidst last week’s frenzy, I might have overlooked some important stuff involving cancer. The following are still in my week-old (!!) notes: Smokers Might Benefit From Earlier Colon Cancer Screening New evidence suggests screening for colorectal cancer, which is now recommended to begin at age 50 for most people, should start five to 10 years earlier for individuals with a significant lifetime exposure to tobacco smoke, a University of Rochester Medical Center study said. An examination of 3,450 cases found that current smokers were diagnosed with colon cancer approximately seven years earlier than people who never smoked. The study is also one of the first to link exposure to second-hand smoke, especially early in life, with a younger age for colon cancer onset. What’s Good F... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1275002 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:24:31 +0100 1275002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261873&cid=t_97304_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-crohns%2Fkelly%2Fon-this-journey-with-crohns-we-have-each-other-for-company%2F Reading all of your comments and hearing what you go through just makes my heart break. I feel lucky because I haven’t yet had to suffer through any bowel resections and pray that I never will. I am very scared of surgery. This disease is so difficult and causes so much pain, both mentally and physically, that I pray that they will find a cure and ease everyone’s pain. I feel for each and every one of you and I am so happy that you are sharing. It is so hard to talk about this disease and have someone understand. No one around me really gets it and I see that it is the same for a lot of you. I’m also happy to hear about the people who have their loved one’s full support, that’s really great. I have found that because of this blog and being able to share, I am feeling more at pea... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261873 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:22:37 +0100 1261873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1230434&cid=t_97304_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-crohns%2Fkelly%2Fcrohns-disease-and-pain-management%2F Since I have been in a lot of pain the last few weeks, I figured that I would write about pain and pain management in this Crohn’s blog. For me, it is really hard to quantify pain. I hate it when people ask me to tell them out of 1-10 what level pain am I in. I never know. I mean, what if I am just being wimpy and am really only feeling a level 4 but think that it is a level 10? How do I know what a 10 feels like? I sit and stress about what level pain I am really feeling and comparing it to other pains that I know that I have had to try to come up with the correct answer. I also seem to forget pain easily. I mean, I remember that I was in pain but can not really recall exactly what the pain felt like. I know that the kidney stone pain is like there is a person inside with a knife ri... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1230434 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:37:53 +0100 1230434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192957&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F226893677%2F Last week (Wednesday, 23 January 2008) Canadian painter Conrad Furey died following a long battle with colon cancer. Furey’s wife says the Hamilton-based artist died in his sleep early Wednesday after falling into a coma on the weekend. “It was a very peaceful death,” Theresa Furey said. “It’s how he wanted to die - he wanted to die at home and without having any discomfort. And that we promised we would do.” She said she was by Furey’s side when he passed away, as was a nurse and another family member. Furey’s daughter, Leah Furey, 26, lauded her father, also a sculptor, as a dedicated family man who was “extremely humble” about his talent. “He was a great father and a great husband and a great friend and just a great man i... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192957 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:23 +0100 1192957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1187255&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F225558102%2F Before it was an aspirin a day keeps the heart doctor away. Now, according to a study published in Gastroenterology (the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute), the use of regular, long-term aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the risk associated with colorectal cancer. According to Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital and lead author of the study: “While the results of our study show that aspirin should not currently be recommended for the chemoprevention of colorectal cancer in a healthy population, there is a need for further studies to help identify for which patients the potential benefits outweigh the risks. We also need to improve our understanding of how aspirin works to prevent and i... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1187255 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:10 +0100 1187255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1186090&cid=t_97304_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F225203548%2F Rise and shine. Another day, another deadline, or another bunch of meetings, or another project to complete. It’s always something. So to help you along, we’ve gathered a few items. Grab the coffee or the tea and catch up. Have a good one… A Nigerian court adjourned legal proceedings against Pfizer, Agence France-Presse reports. A criminal case was adjourned a criminal case until Feb. 4 due to the absence of the judge and three of Pfizer’s Nigerian employees, who were summoned by the the court, were also absent at the hearing. Las month, the court had issued arrest warrants for them for ignoring earlier summons. Separately, the Kano state high court on Monday adjourned the civil case against Pfizer to March 3 when the prosecution and the defence would be expected to... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1186090 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:38:24 +0100 1186090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1184763&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fandrewschorr%2Fmy-beef-with-infomercials%2F Over the holidays I watched television or listened to the radio at odd times. And lately I’ve run into a run of infomercials. I’ve tried to watch with a critical eye. I’ve given up on the ones with the rows of smiling, buff, dancing exercise enthusiasts. I know our increasingly obese American population likes watching the tight bodies but makes no effort – with new gizmos of not – to exercise themselves. It’s just eye candy and another way to blow money on a New Year’s resolution almost no one follows for very long. But beyond the 30-minute exercise-equipment commercials are the more medical ones. Jane Seymour, the British actress, for example, has her name on a line of skin care products. Everyone wants to look younger and, according to Seymour’s experts in white coats... Andrew at Large blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1184763 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:59:39 +0100 1184763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162656&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Ffailed-test-blame-homocysteine.html Recently there was an article which raised some red flags for me. It explains why we can't be jumping to all sorts of conclusions about genes and their effects.From Medical News Today:"UMaine psychology professors Merrill F. "Pete" Elias, Michael A. Robbins and Penelope K. Elias, in collaboration with colleagues in Syracuse, N.Y., England and Australia, studied the relationships among the gene ApoE, homocysteine concentrations, and cognitive performance"This prompts me to ask what variants did they study and what do they mean by cognitive performance?Nine hundred eleven dementia-free and stroke-free subjects (59% women) from the Maine-Syracuse study (26–98 years old) were stratified into no-ApoE-4 (n = 667) and ApoE-4 carrier (n = 244) cohortsThe clinical diagnosis of dementia was determ... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162656 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:05:00 +0100 1162656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156744&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F1%2F17%2Fjudah-folkman-a-giant-of-cancer-therapy-is-dead.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D The field of cancer therapy is orphaned ; Judah Folkman, “the father of angiogenesis”, died two days ago at age 74, of a heart attack.Judah, the son of a rabbi, was a visionary scientist with an uncommon compassion for his patients. I remember a presentation he gave at the American Society of Clinical Oncologists several years ago, where he was honored for his lifetime achievements. He was an absolutely mesmerizing speaker, describing his struggles in demonstrating experimentally his theories about tumor angiogenesis (don’t despair; I’ll explain in a minute). It was a triumphant speech. Judah had an unshakable conviction in his theory. He had no second thoughts about demolishing long entrenched opinions and received wisdo... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156744 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:24:07 +0100 1156744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1140976&cid=t_97304_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F214260818%2F    Pilgrim Fathers landing in US (Courtesy Mary Evans Online) I came across this very interesting article in Clinical Gatroenterology and Hepatology. Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at The University of Utah, led by Dr Deborah Neklason, believe they may have found that a mutation of a gene carried by many Americans alive today can be traced to a common ancestor. This gene is probably responsible for a significant percentage of colorectal cancers in the US. The ancestors are a married couple who came over to the US from England in 1630. The Utah family investigated by Neklason and colleagues comprised 7,000 members spanning 9 generations. Their records were in the Utah Population Database (UPDB) a public research resource held at HIC. The data helped the researchers... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1140976 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:01:59 +0100 1140976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091575&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcolon-cancer-screening-important-yet-underutilized%2F Colorectal cancer, which is a cancer of the large intestine (also called the colon or bowel) or the rectum, is, unfortunately, both common and deadly. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women, and the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. The good news is that most colon cancers develop slowly over many years and there are a variety of screening tests that allow early detection, before symptoms are present, and when the cancer is at an early, treatable stage. The bad news, however, is that screening for colon cancer is underperformed. A recently published study found the shocking fact that the vast majority of Americans in Medicare aren’t getting proper screening, even though it is a covere... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091575 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:14:50 +0100 1091575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088766&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcancer-stages-cancer-story-from-gina-hage%2F Comment from Gina Hage at “Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support!” , with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. I am just trying to research this liver cancer thing My x husband has it and has refused treatment we have 3 kids together and he is just biding his time. I am wondering what are the stages? He believes in God and wants to just go home to be with the Lord were there is know more pain and suffering. We are believing for a miracle for his life. I know God is able HE HAS ALREADY OUTLIVED THE DOCTORS ORDERS please respond. Metastatic liver cancer reactions Dear Gina, Recommended Readings about cancer and cancer stages: Colon cancer stages colon cancer staging liver cancer survival rate The above summarized say that the smaller the cancer and the more it ca... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088766 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:42:45 +0100 1088766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088767&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-story-from-kristen%2F Comment from Kristen at Liver cancer is a killer, with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer on Feb.14th, 2007. The doctor gave him 2 days to 2 weeks to live. He died on Feb. 16th, 2007. The cancer had spread and was inoperable. Nothing prepared my family for the shock of his death and we are still trying to deal with it. The ironic thing is my father was scheduled for a colonoscopy the day after we took him to the ER. The stuff he was supposed to drink for the colonoscopy made him ill, which is why we went to the ER where we found out why. People say it gets easier, but for my family, it hasn’t yet. Metastatic liver cancer reactions Dear Kristen, Accept our condolences and a big hug. Like you say: it just doesn’t get any easier emotional... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088767 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:21:25 +0100 1088767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1052345&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-11-27-cancer-treatment%2Fpammys-liver-cancer-story-please-give-your-hugs%2F Pammy wrote a month ago about her sister being diagnosed with an aggressive secondary liver cancer at Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support! She then left a message which I will quote below asking "is anybody reading this?"… Please if you are reading this: leave a comment! If you have no clue what to say, just write "yes I am reading this" Pammy’s quote Yes there must be a God apparently he made my beautiful little sister and her little boy’s now he’s gonna take her back so i’m no big fan right now! Ann has had her 3rd chemo 5 hours worth it has knocked her off her feet she has swelled quite a lot but her has not been increased yet but her pain is a bit worse and reality has kicked in she is very emotional , she has more chemo 12t... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1052345 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:45:59 +0100 1052345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1048755&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F190060954%2F According to a new study in mice (led by Zhenhua Liu from Tufts University), moderate deficiency of folate, riboflavin, and vitamins B6 and B12 together may promote the risk of DNA damage and increase the risk of colorectal cancers. The researchers, led by Zhenhua Liu from Tufts University, studied the Wnt pathway - a cellular signalling pathway linked to more than 85 per cent of colon cancers - and found that mild depletion of all four B vitamins was needed to promote the risk of tumour formation. Previously, studies have suggested that folate deficiency alone may promote the risk of colorectal cancer. The new research suggests a more complex interaction. However, the subject of folate and colorectal cancer is controversial, however, with some studies reporting that the B-vitamin may in f... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1048755 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:41:15 +0100 1048755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037901&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F187705314%2F According to University of California - Irvine cancer researchers, low doses of freeze-dried grape powder inhibit genes linked to the development of sporadic colorectal cancer. Thereby suggesting that a grape-rich diet may help prevent the third most common form of cancer, one that kills more than a half a million people worldwide each year – colorectal cancer. Led by Dr. Randall Holcombe, director of clinical research at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Irvine, the study followed up on previous in vitro studies showing that resveratrol, a nutritional supplement derived from grape extract, blocks a cellular signaling pathway known as the Wnt pathway. The Wnt pathway has been linked to more than 85 percent of sporadic colon cancers, which is the most common form of colon ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037901 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:14:52 +0100 1037901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015818&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-11-09-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-cure%2F Listening to the radio, I heard that Singapore just developed a vaccine for treating colon cancer: the most likely cause of father’s metastatic cancer of unknown primary. This is not just "chemotherapy in a pill", like Xeloda is, but it’s a real cancer treatment! Basically the medicine customises the cancer patient’s own special immune cells! These immune cells will become a cocktail of antigens trying to kill the cancer cells. Just think about it: why does a tiny country like Singapore succeeds in finding a vaccine where mighty rich US can’t? It has nothing to do with "can’t", it’s just having the priorities right. Why shoot up your money in Iraq if you could be helping your own US citizens??? I googled up the news, so you can just ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015818 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:38:19 +0100 1015818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1013313&cid=t_97304_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F8%2Fis-obesity-deadly-here-we-go-again.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DIn 2005, a team of investigators at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, published a paper that shook the foundations of our long-held beliefs; they found that death rates due to overweight (BMI 25-30) and obesity (BMI >30) were actually lower than death rates due to underweight. The paper came under withering criticism by scientists and nutritionists who had been preaching the gospel of weight control. “Libertarian” organizations funded by the food industry, such as “Food Freedom”, piled on with glee. Their basic message: you can’t trust those scientists; just let the consumer beware (and, I presume, let Darwin and the forces of the “free” market weed out those who did not). The most serious criticism o... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1013313 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:41:03 +0100 1013313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1010678&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F180972938%2F Curcumin has long been known for its anti-cancer properties. Curcumin is the yellowish component of turmeric that gives curry its flavor. I am not a fan of dishes that use curry. However, if cooked just right I may actually like it. My mother’s version of chicken curry (not too pungent but not bland either) is one of my favorites. Now, Japanese researchers reported that two molecular analogues of curcumin demonstrate even greater tumor suppressive properties. The team presented their findings from the first test of these molecules in a mouse model of colorectal cancer November 5 at the American Association for Cancer Research Centennial Conference on Translational Cancer Medicine. According to Tohoku University researcher Hiroyuki Shibata, M.D., curcumin is one of the most widely studie... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1010678 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:04:36 +0100 1010678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989975&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F176992243%2F A possible biomarker for colon cancer in people aged 50 and younger have been identified by Mayo Clinic researchers. Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It’s the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, affecting nearly 145,000 people each year. The first cases tend to appear in people in their 40s, but most patients tend to be in their mid 60s by the time they are diagnosed. The said biomarker – shortened telomeres - is the same abnormality of chromosomes previously associated with diseases of aging. The Mayo Clinic team led by Lisa Boardman, M.D., a specialist in gastrointestinal malignancies, investigated the structures inside of cells known as telomeres, which are the caps o... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=989975 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:19:59 +0100 989975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=954479&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F170537311%2F As reported by the US Government and the CDC, the top four deadliest cancers are the following: Lung cancer Colon cancer Breast cancer Prostate cancer We should remember though that if detected in it’s early stage, cancer need not be deadly. Moreover, if you have a family history of cancer, you should keep in mind to adjust the other cancer risk factors that can be adjusted such as your diet and your lifestyle. In any other form of cancer, smoking and drinking alcohol are always listed in the lifestyle factors involved. So make sure to avoid those. Like in any other serious condition, prevention is always better than treatment in terms of cancer. Check out the CDC’s cancer page to find more about facts and figures on cancer. Now, I need your participation by helping me comple... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954479 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:00:13 +0100 954479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918956&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-02-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-update-from-dad%2F Dad is still recovering after his surgery to remove the cancer in his colon. He is home already and in very good spirits: wanting to go shopping, go to the hairdresser and doing his normal every day activities. Yet his body is still weak: even a little walk makes father tired. Now I am not a doctor and I know that people having cancer get tired quite fast. Yet I also know that dad is not that young anymore, so an evasive surgery like this must cost a lot of energy as well. And what I forget is that dad is now on a very strict diet in order to make sure his colon can heal properly. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918956 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:57:28 +0100 918956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916158&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-10-01-cancer-treatment%2Fpancreatic-cancer-causes%2F As part of the digestive system, the pancreas has two important functions which are: to produce digestive juices and enzymes and secretes hormones. People who have close relatives that suffered from pancreatic cancer have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer themselves. In addition a number of genetic diseases have been associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. This includes cancers of various types. Yet according to researchers, only about 10% of pancreatic cancers are a result of genetic predisposition. A greater number of other factors, such as smoking, diet and chemical exposure are thought to increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Same now what is happening with dad and his colon cancer: there is a great chance that this colon cancer runs in our f... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916158 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:30:08 +0100 916158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=909427&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-28-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-staging-2%2F This is a follow up on my previous Colon Cancer Staging post. I had some more questions about it related to dad’s colon cancer, but thanks to the Dad cancer update by brother, I still have the same questions and no answers yet. First and foremost, let me show you the list of cancer types or better said cancer stages Stage 0: Very early cancer on the innermost layer of the intestine (adenocarcinoma seems to be the medical term for this cancer, so matter what stage it is in) Stage I: Cancer is in the inner layers of the colon Stage II: Cancer has spread through the muscle wall of the colon Stage III: Cancer has spread to the lymph nodes Stage IV: Cancer that has spread to other organs (read my other post about Stage 4 colon cancer) From the 9 lymph nodes tested, dad has 5 with can... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=909427 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:32:44 +0100 909427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=909429&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-28-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-to-prevent-colon-cancer%2F With dad having colon cancer and metastatic liver cancer father most likely having had colon cancer as well, I am beginning to think that the universe is telling me to be aware that I can get cancer as well, even sooner than later. Seems that when you are about to become 50, you need to rethink your life strategies. So I am cutting down on meat, or at least trying to, and in the process discovered avocados I never thought hat with some imagination they are as tasty as egg yolk, which is one of my favorites, yet due to the fear of getting a high cholesterol, I already cut egg yolk out of my diet as much as possible (now don’t look when I eat egg tart or any other cakes…). I heard on the news a few days ago that avocados are "the new revolution" when it comes to cancer ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=909429 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:20:19 +0100 909429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908653&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-28-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-cancer-update-by-brother%2F Since me and my sister already took some days off and our brother lives the closest to the hospital, we sent brother to meet the surgeon and ask some follow up questions. The result is that brother tells us that father has a bad colon… Euhm: if dad had a good colon, he wouldn’t have colon cancer would he? Now this is something you need to get used to: you don’t know what questions to ask unless you already had a loved one with cancer before. Colon cancer is new to my brother and it seems for him a 2 hour ride to get this information and no information about the cancer itself… it seems to have been ok for brother… (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908653 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:13:05 +0100 908653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=907107&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-27-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-staging%2F Why Cancer Staging Cancer staging is a way of identifying the cancer according to: size of the cancer has the cancer spread or not if the cancer has spread: how far has the cancer spread Cancer staging is done in order to have a better idea of which cancer treatment should be used. For the patient, their family and loved ones: the lower the cancer stage, the better the outlook in having a cancer cure available. A stage 1 cancer is the least advanced cancer and best treatable cancer stage. A stage 4 cancer is the most advanced and spread cancer and the least treatable cancer stage. Metastatic liver cancer unknown primary Take father’s metastatic liver cancer with unknown primary as an example. Since the primary cancer is unknown, the size of that cancer is so small it cannot be d... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=907107 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:12:38 +0100 907107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=906136&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-26-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-prevention%2F The best colon cancer prevention is to cut down on meat and do a regular colonoscopy once you get about 40 or 50 years old. First and foremost, cut down on processed meat. Colon cancer just occurs much more in people having a diet with lots of processed meat in it. It’s not easy to just change your eating habits. If you love meat, then at least start with changing your processed meat intake into fresh meat. After that change your diet from fresh meat to fresh fish. Main thing is not to deprive yourself from anything and eat things in moderation, do things in moderation. How good and how long do you want to live? It’s also all about quality of live versus length of live. If you only want to eat red meat, just know that you are having a higher risk of getting colon cancer. But ... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=906136 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:27:35 +0100 906136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904577&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-26-cancer-treatment%2Fstage-4-colon-cancer%2F Although most people already faint when they hear the word cancer, what you really don’t want to hear is a stage 4 cancer. Stage 4 colon cancer means that the colon cancer has spread to other organs, generally that’s to the liver but it might as well go to the lungs or any other organ. Most likely father’s metastatic liver cancer with unknown primary would have originated form colon cancer. But because a colonoscopy couldn’t be performed well due to a twist in the colon, we never heard the real answer to this question. Yet we couldn’t be bothered much whether father would have had colon cancer or lung cancer (as he used to smoke when he was younger) or any other cancer for that matter, as a stage 4 cancer normally has no cure. For sure there is not much hope... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904577 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:06:32 +0100 904577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=893277&cid=t_97304_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-09-23-cancer-treatment%2Fdad-out-of-hospital%2F We are at this moment taking dad out of the hospital (after his colon cancer surgery done last Monday). Our main concern now is… who’s car makes the least bumps on the road Father looks ok, just that his hands and feet are a bit swollen. Surely not as bad as with metastatic liver cancer father, so we will monitor it and follow up with the doctors on Thursday. Walking a bit should make things better. Of course dad can not exercise too much nor can he lift (heavy) weights, so we will see, as he needs to rest as well and his food intake is not very nutricious I find. (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=893277 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:43:26 +0100 893277