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		<title>DIET FOR CANCER PATIENT BY DR HARSHAD RAVAL MD HOMEOPATHY</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Harshad Raval (M.D. Homeopathy)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homeopathy Nutrition and Diet in Cancer
Diet and homoeopathy medicine wark togater is help lota to patient life Existing scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of the cancer deaths that occur in the US each year is due to dietary factors. Another third is due to cigarette smoking. Therefore, for the majority of Americans who do [...]]]></description>
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<p>Diet and homoeopathy medicine wark togater is help lota to patient life Existing scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of the cancer deaths that occur in the US each year is due to dietary factors. Another third is due to cigarette smoking. Therefore, for the majority of Americans who do not use tobacco, dietary choices and physical activity become the most important modifiable determinants of cancer risk. The evidence also indicates that although genetics are a factor in the development of cancer, heredity does not explain all cancer occurrences. Behavioral factors such as tobacco use, dietary choices, and physical activity modify the risk of cancer at all stages of its development. The introduction of healthful diet and exercise practices at any time from childhood to old age can promote health and is likely to reduce cancer risk.</p>
<p><strong><br />
Anti-oxidations and vitamin –c :</strong></p>
<p>may diatatery supplyment to patient life.Many dietary factors can affect cancer risk: types of foods, food preparation methods, portion sizes, food variety, and overall caloric balance. Cancer risk can be reduced by an overall dietary pattem that includes a high proportion of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans), limited amounts of meat, dairy, and other high-fat foods, and a balance of caloric intake and physical activity.</p>
<p>Based on its review of the scientific evidence, the American Cancer Society revised its nutrition guidelines in 1996 (the guidelines were last updated in 1991). The Society&#8217;s recommendations are consistent in principle with the 1992 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide Pyramid, the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and dietary<br />
recommendations of other agencies for general health promotion and for the prevention of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and other diet-related chronic conditions. Although no diet can guarantee full protection against any disease, the Society believes that the following recommendations<br />
offer the best nutrition information currently available to help Americans reduce their risk of cancer.<br />
<strong>Choose most of the foods you eat from plant sources.</strong><br />
Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day; eat other foods from plant sources, such as breads, cereals, grain products, rice, pasta, or beans several times each day. Many scientific studies show that eating fruits and vegetables (especially green and dark yellow vegetables and those in the cabbage family, soy products, and legumes) protect for cancers at many sites, particularly for cancers of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Grains are an important source of many vitamins and minerals such as folate, calcium, and selenium, all of which have been associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. Beans (legumes) are especially rich in nutrients that may protect against cancer. .<br />
Limit your intake of high-fat foods, particularly from animal sources.</p>
<p><strong>Choose foods low in fat;</strong> limit consumption of meats, especially high-fat meats. High-fat diets have been associated with an increase in the risk of cancers of the colon and rectum, prostate, and endometrium. The association between high-fat diets and the risk of breast cancer is much weaker. Whether these associations are due to the total amount of fat, the particular type of fat (saturated, monounsaturated, or polysaturated), the calories contributed by fat, or some other factor in food fats, has not yet been determined. Consumption of meat, especially red meat, has been associated with increased cancer risk at several sites, most notably colon and prostate.<br />
<strong><br />
physically active:</strong> achieve and maintain a healthy weight.<br />
Physical activity can help protect against some cancers, either by balancing caloric intake with energy expenditure or by other mechanisms. An imbalance of caloric intake and energy output can lead to overweight, obesity, and increased risk for cancers at several sites: colon and rectum, prostate, endometrium, breast (among postmenopausal women), and kidney. Both physical activity and controlled caloric intake are necessary to achieve or to maintain a healthy body weight.<br />
<strong>Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages, Tobaco, smoking :</strong><br />
Alcoholic beverages, along with cigarette smoking and use of snuff and chewing tobacco, cause cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, and larynx. The combined use of tobacco and alcohol leads to a greatly increased risk of oral and esophageal cancers; the effect of tobacco and alcohol combined is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Studies also have noted an association between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of breast cancer. The mechanism of this effect is not yet known, but the association may be due to carcinogenic actions of alcohol or its metabolites, to alcohol-induced changes in levels of hormones such as estrogens, or to some other process</p>
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		<title>ROLE IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR CANCER DR HARSHAD RAVAL MD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Harshad Raval (M.D. Homeopathy)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The term Integrative Medicine refers to combining modern Western edicine with the best of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This allows a patient to draw from a wide range of healing philosophies both old and new. When Integrative Medicine is used with cancer treatment it is often intended to address the emotional, social, and spiritual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The term Integrative Medicine refers to combining modern Western edicine with the best of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This allows a patient to draw from a wide range of healing philosophies both old and new. When Integrative Medicine is used with cancer treatment it is often intended to address the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of health as well as the biological. Integrative Medicine is growing in popularity among cancer patients, fueling research on alternative treatments and Integrative Medicine. It is important to know the facts about Integrative Medicine therapies for cancer in order to distinguish effective treatment combinations from therapies that can be dangerous or ineffective.<br />
<strong>How Can Integrative Medicine Help Cancer Patients?</strong><br />
Although alternative medicine cannot cure cancer, Integrative Medicine can help improve the quality of life for a cancer patient. Its focus is the total well-being of<br />
the patient and is person-centered, rather than disease-centered. These treatments do not aim to replace conventional treatments, but rather are used alongside conventional cancer treatments. Although physicians have been slow to recognize the benefits of Integrative Medicine, there is now more interest in using Integrative Medicine with cancer. Some cancer centers are now supplying information and resources for Integrative Medicine for patient use. These include<br />
MD Anderson Cancer Center Center. Many centers are also carrying out research to determine which alternative treatments are most effective.<br />
Some cancer centers are now hiring a team of alternative practitioners to work with the oncologist to help the patient. Dr. Lucille Marchland is an integrative and palliative medicine physician at the University of Wisconsin who oversees<br />
integrative medicine at the Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive  Cancer Center    She spends time with cancer patients to determine particular needs of each patient and then refers them to various alternative therapies ranging from yoga to acupuncture and meditation practices. Even if the patient is terminal, attention must be paid to body, mind and spirit. Having a physician oversee integrative medicine programs helps the patient to make decisions with greater confidence by interpreting the scientific information and decreasing anxiety.<br />
For the cancer patient, integrative treatments can be aimed at improving overall health, preventing adverse effects between supplements and conventional treatments, decreasing overall side effects of conventional therapy, preparing a patient for surgery, and addressing the challenges of living with cancer. <strong><br />
What Are Some Integrative Treatments for Cancer Patients?</strong><br />
<strong><em>Mind-Body Medicine:</em></strong><br />
These therapies use the mind to help control and relax the body. Cancer patients often have to deal with a great amount of anxiety surrounding their diagnosis. Many therapies in this category have been found to reduce cancer-related pain and relieve emotional distress, which include:</p>
<ul>
<li> <strong>Biofeedback : </strong>uses a monitoring device so help a person control certain physical parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and muscle tension.</li>
<li><strong> Relaxation</strong> <strong>:</strong> techniques can help a patient to better cope with side effects of cancer treatments that include nausea and pain.</li>
<li><strong>Prayer :</strong> and spirituality in general can help a patient to be aware of something greater than the individual and can improve quality of life.</li>
<li> <strong>Art therapy:</strong> allows a patient to express their emotions that can release fear and anxiety. It can also be used as a distraction from discomfort.</li>
<li><strong> Hypnosis:</strong> can help a patient develop a more positive attitude about treatment and reduce pain.</li>
<li> <strong>Yoga:</strong> can improve strength both physically and mentally, and help patients feel at peace.</li>
<li><strong> Group therapy</strong> or talking with others in a similar situation can help with depression, hopelessness, and improving social functioning.</li>
<li><strong>Physical Manipulation:</strong>Therapies that fall into this category involve movement of the body in some way. They include:</li>
<li><strong> Massage: </strong> which may reduce fatigue, anxiety, and nausea related to cancer treatments.</li>
<li><strong> Physical activity: </strong>or exercise, which can help reduce fatigue and depression.</li>
<li><strong>Energy Therapy:</strong> This therapy focuses on energy fields of the body and includes:</li>
<li><strong> Acupuncture: </strong>which may reduce nausea and vomiting as well as alleviate pain.</li>
<li><strong> Therapeutic : </strong><strong> </strong>and healing touch, which can decrease anxiety and reduce pain.</li>
<li><strong> Reiki treatments : </strong>which use practitioner’s hands to transmit energy to the recipient, can relieve pain and nausea.</li>
<li><strong> Magnetic therapy</strong>, which uses magnets placed on the body to relive pain.</li>
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		<title>PROSTATE CANCER AND HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 11:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Harshad Raval (M.D. Homeopathy)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer is an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells that results in the formation of a tumor in the prostate gland. Prostate, the walnut sized gland, is a part of the reproductive system which lies deep in the pelvis.  It is located in front of the rectum and underneath the urinary bladder and surrounds the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prostate cancer is an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells that results in the formation of a tumor in the prostate gland. Prostate, the walnut sized gland, is a part of the reproductive system which lies deep in the pelvis.  It is located in front of the rectum and underneath the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra, (the urine tube running from the bladder, through the prostate and the penis). It contains gland cells that produce some of the seminal fluid, which protects and nourishes sperm cells in semen and supports the ejaculatory ducts, or sperm tubes. The prostate continues to grow till a man reaches adulthood and is maintained after it reaches normal size as long as male hormones are produced.</p>
<p>Prostate cancer begins most often in the outer part of the prostate. It is the most common cancer in men older than age 50. In most men, the cancer grows very slowly. In fact, many men with the disease will never know they have the condition. Early prostate cancer is confined to the prostate gland itself, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems. In some cases, it may spread from the prostate to nearby lymph nodes, bones or other organs. This spread is called metastasis. Most Prostate cancers originate in the posterior prostate gland, the rest originate near the urethra. Often the disease has no symptoms until the disease is well advanced. However, as the tumor grows, it may spread from the prostate to surrounding areas like lymph nodes, bones or other organs. This may result in back pain. Men with prostate cancer may experience any of the following symptoms.</p>
<p>* A need to urinate frequently, especially at night;<br />
* Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;<br />
* Weak or interrupted flow of urine;<br />
* Painful or burning urination or bowel movement;<br />
* Difficulty in having an erection;<br />
* Painful ejaculation;<br />
* Blood in urine or semen; or<br />
* Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.</p>
<p>It is advised to consult a doctor immediately if you have experienced any of the above symptoms. Men aged 50 and above have the chances of developing prostate cancer. Those who have a family history of prostate cancer should consider screening at age 45.</p>
<p>Diagnosis :</p>
<p>Doctors may feel the prostate gland via the rectum in order to detect any abnormality. A small, hard nodule may reveal the presence of cancer.</p>
<p>Further tests by measuring prostate-specific antigen [PAS] levels in your bloodstream followed by an Ultra sound scan, can help to detect the disease. Preferably men older than age 40 should have an yearly Digital Rectal Examination and men older than 50 should check their PAS levels yearly.</p>
<p>Stages:</p>
<p>If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to know how far the cancer has spread. The physician stages the tumor based on its size, the character of its cells, and the extent of metastasis.</p>
<p>Prostate cancer can be staged as &#8216;A,B,C,D&#8217;. Stage A and B cancers are curable. Stages C and D are treatable, but their prognoses are discouraging.</p>
<p>Stage A -  This is the very early stage without any sysmtoms, in this stage cancer cells are confined to the prostate. It can be identified with PAS tests and Biopsy. This type of cancer is usually curable.</p>
<p>Stage B &#8211; In this stage, it is known that cancer is in several places within the prostate. It  is detectable by PAS.</p>
<p>Stage C -  In this stage, cancer cells can be found throughout the prostate as well as near by tissue or the bladder. This stage  is determined by Digital Rectal Exam, or CT/ MRI scans,  and/or  Sonography.  Some Stage C cancers are curable.</p>
<p>Stage D :  At this stage, cancer has spread beyond the prostate and nearby lymph nodes, distant bones, organs such as  liver, lungs and also to other tissues. This is usually determined by bone scan, Prostascint scan or other studies. Stage D cancer is not curable but treatable.</p>
<p>Treatment</p>
<p>Treatment depends on individual circumstances such as the man&#8217;s age and general health, extent of the cancer etc.  Elderly patients with minor sysmptoms., early stage cancer, or coexisting illness may be treated conservatively.</p>
<p>There are many different ways to treat prostate cancer. It is advisable to get advise from two or more doctors before making a final decision about the treatment.  Treatment includes Prostatectomy and Hormone Therapy or anti-antrogen drugs, Chemotherapy and Radio Therapy.</p>
<p>Hormone Therapy: Hormone therapy, is used either alone or in combination with surgery or radiation.  It is based on the fact that prostate cancer cells frequently use the male hormone , testosterone as a Fertilizer and the absence of this hormone may lead to the death or weakening of prostate cancer cells. So It is used to stop the production of testosterone hormone and hence a person with Stage C and D cancer can have their life extended and improved by the use of hormonal therapy.</p>
<p>There are side effects associated with Hormone therapy. They include hot flashes, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, decrease in muscle mass and strength, personality changes, decreased mentation and osteoporosis.</p>
<p>Prostatectomy : Patients in good health and under age 70 is usually offered surgery as a treatment option. Various types of surgical procedures are done depending on the stage of prostate cancer and patient&#8217;s over all health.</p>
<p>Prostatectomy is the most common treatment option for localized prostate cancer. It involves surgical removal of prostate gland and some other near by tissues and reattaching the urethra and bladder.  It will prevent further spread of the cancer. If the prostate cancer is in the early stages, prostatectomy can treat  the cancer completely. This is done either through a surgical incision in the lower abdomen or the space between the scrotum and rectum.</p>
<p>These procedures also produce side effects like impotency, Urinary incontinence, narrowing of the urethra and difficulty in urination.</p>
<p>Radio Therapy: It is a form of treatment which uses high levels of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing and dividing thus reducing damage to healthy cells. It is more effective for early stage prostate cancer.</p>
<p>Good nutrition is an important part of recovering from the side effects of radiation therapy.</p>
<p>Slight skin changes will be visible after radiation. Skin may become red, swollen, warm and sensitive, as if in a sunburn but it is temporary.  The long term effects include, slight darkening of the skin, enlarged pores, increased or decreased sensitivity of the skin and a thickening of tissue or skin.</p>
<p>Chemotherapy: It is a combination of drugs which is effective to kill or slow the growth of rapidly multiplying cells.  Chemotherapy is usually prescribed to men with advanced prostate cancer. Chemotherapy drugs are carefully controlled in both dosage and frequency so that cancer cells are destroyed while minimizing the risk to healthy cells.  As the drugs circulate throughout the whole body,  they can effect the healthy cells also.</p>
<p>The side effects of chemotherapy include hair loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lowered blood counts, reduced ability of the blood to clot, and an increased risk of infection.</p>
<p>HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT:</p>
<p>CROTALUS : cancer with haematuria.</p>
<p>CONIUM : On every emotion, with itching of prepuce.</p>
<p>SEPIA : discharge during stool.</p>
<p>KALI BHICH : pain during chronic prostates.</p>
<p>SILICEA : While straining at stool.</p>
<p>NITRIC ACID : Discharge after stool.</p>
<p>NUX VOMICA : discharge during stool.</p>
<p>THUJA : When the discharge is greenish and thick.</p>
<p>STAPHISAGRIA : prostatic discharge after sexual excesses.</p>
<p>SELENIUM : discharge during stool.<br />
Homeopathy Dosage Directions</p>
<p>Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C)</p>
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		<title>APROCH IN STOMACH CANCER AND HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>cancer become any age group person may cancer, but nearly all types are more common in middle aged and elderly people than in young people. Skin is the most common type of cancer for both men and women. The next most common type among men is prostate cancer; among women, it is breast cancer. Lung cancer, however, is the leading cause of death from cancer for both men and women . Brain cancer and leukemia are the most common cancers in children and young adults.<br />
The more we can learn about what causes cancer, the more likely we are to find ways to prevent it. Scientists study patterns of cancer in the population to look for factors that affect the risk of developing this disease. In the laboratory, they explore possible causes of cancer and try to determine what actually happens when normal cells become cancerous.</p>
<p>Our current understanding of the causes of cancer is incomplete, but it is clear that cancer is not caused by an injury, such as a bump or bruise. And although being infected with certain viruses may increase the risk of some types of cancer, cancer is not contagious no one can &#8220;catch&#8221; cancer from another person.</p>
<p>Cancer develops gradually as a result of a complex mix of factors related to environment, lifestyle, and heredity. Scientists have identified many risk factors that increase the chance of getting cancer. They estimate that about 80 percent of all cancers are related to the use of tobacco products, to what we eat and drink, or, to a lesser extent, to exposure to radiation or cancer-causing agents (carcinogens) in the environment and the workplace. Some people are more sensitive than others to factors that can cause cancer.</p>
<p>Many risk factors can be avoided. Others, such as inherited risk factors, are, unavoidable. It is helpful to be aware of them, but it is also important to keep in mind that not everyone with a particular risk factor for cancer actually gets the disease; in fact, most do not. People at risk can help protect themselves by avoiding risk factors where possible and by getting regular checkups so that, if cancer develops, it is likely to be found early.</p>
<p>These are some of the factors that are known to increase the risk of cancer.<br />
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Tobacco </strong>- Tobacco causes cancer. In fact, smoking tobacco, using “smokeless” tobacco, and being regularly exposed to environmental tobacco smoke without smoking are responsible for one-third of all cancer deaths. Smoking accounts for more than 85 percent of all lung cancer deaths. If you smoke, your risk of getting lung cancer is affected by the number and type of cigarettes you smoke and how long you have been smoking. Overall, for those who smoke one pack a day, the chance of setting lung cancer is about 10 times greater than for nonsmokers.</p>
<p>Smokers are also more likely than nonsmokers to develop several other types of cancer (such as oral cancer and cancers of the larynx, esophagus, pancreas, bladder, kidney, and cervix). The risk of cancer begins to decrease when a smoker quits, and the risk continues to decline gradually each year after quitting.</p>
<p>The use of smokeless tobacco (chewing, tobacco and snuff) causes cancer of the mouth and throat. Pre-cancerous conditions, or tissue changes that may lead to cancer, begin to go away after a person stops using smokeless tobacco.</p>
<p>Exposure to environmental tobacco smokes, also called involuntary smoking, increases the risk of lung cancer for nonsmokers. The risk goes up 30 percent or more for a nonsmoking spouse of a person who smokes. Involuntary smoking causes about 4,000 lung cancer deaths in this country each year.</p>
<p>If you use tobacco in any form and you need help quitting, talk with your doctor or dentist, or join a smoking cessation group sponsored by a local hospital or voluntary organization.<br />
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Diet:</strong> Your choice of foods may affect your chance of developing cancer. Evidence points to a link between a high-fat diet and certain cancers, such as cancer of the breast, colon, uterus, and prostate. Being seriously overweight appears to be linked to increased rates of cancer of the prostate, pancreas, uterus, Colon, and ovary, and to breast cancer in older women. On the other hand, studies suggest that foods containing fiber and certain nutrients help protect us against some types of cancer. You may be able to reduce your cancer risk by making some simple food choices. Try to have a varied, well-balanced diet that includes generous amounts of foods that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. At the same time, try to cut down on fatty foods. You should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, choose more whole-grain breads and cereals, and cut down on eggs, high-fat meat, high-fat dairy products (such as whole milk, butter, and most cheeses), salad dressings, margarine, and cooking oils.</p>
<p>Sunlight : Ultraviolet radiation from the sun and from other sources (such as sunlamps and tanning booths) damages the skin and can cause skin cancer. (Two types of ultraviolet radiation&#8211;UVA and UVB&#8211;are explained in the Medical Terms section.) Repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of skin cancer, especially if you have fair skin or freckle easily. The sun is ultraviolet rays are strongest during the summer from about 11 a.m. to about 3 p.m. (daylight saving time). The risk is greatest at this time, when the sun is high overhead and shadows are short. As a rule, it is best to avoid the sun when your shadow is shorter than you are.</p>
<p>Protective clothing, such as a hat and, long sleeves, can help block the sun&#8217;s harmful rays. You can also use sunscreens to help protect yourself. Sunscreens are rated in strength according to their SPF (sun protection factor), which ranges from 2 to 30 and higher. Those rated 15 to 30 block most of the sun&#8217;s harmful rays.<br />
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Alcohol</strong> : Drinking, large amount of alcohol increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and larynx. (People who smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol have an especially high risk of getting these cancers.) Alcohol can damage the liver and increase the risk of liver cancer. Some studies suggest that drinking alcohol also increases the risk of breast cancer. So if you drink at all, do so in moderation-not more than one or two drinks a day.<br />
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Radiation : </strong>X-rays used for diagnosis expose you to very little radiation and the benefits nearly always outweigh the risks. However, repeated exposure can be harmful, so it is a good idea to talk with your doctor or dentist about the need for each x-ray and ask about the use of shields to protect other parts of your body. Before 1950, X-rays were used to treat non-cancerous conditions (such as an enlarged thymus, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, ringworm of the scalp, and acne) in children and young adults. People who have received radiation to the head and neck have a higher-than-average risk of developing thyroid cancer years later. People with a history of such treatments should report it to their doctor and should have a careful exam of the neck every 1 or 2 years.</p>
<p>Also, radiation used in the treatment of some types of cancer can increase the risk of developing a second cancer. Patients having radiation therapy may want to discuss this issue with their doctor.</p>
<p>Chemicals and other substances in the workplace being exposed to substances such as metals, dust chemicals, or pesticides at work can increase the risk of cancer. Asbestos, nickel, cadmium, uranium, radon, vinyl chloride, benzidene, and benzene are well-known examples of carcinogens in the workplace. These may act alone or along with another carcinogen, such as cigarette smoke. For example, inhaling asbestos fibers increases the risk of lung diseases, including cancer, and the cancer risk is especially high for asbestos workers who smoke. It is important to follow work and safety rules to avoid contact with dangerous materials.</p>
<p>Hormone replacement therapy: Many women use estrogen therapy to control the hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) that may occur during menopause. However, studies show that estrogen use increases the risk of cancer of the uterus. Other studies suggest an increased risk of breast cancer among women who have used high doses of estrogen or have used estrogen for a long time. At the same time, taking estrogen may reduce the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.</p>
<p>The risk of uterine cancer appears to be less when progesterone is used with estrogen than when estrogen is used alone. But some scientists are concerned that the addition of progesterone may also increase the CANCER risk of breast cancer.</p>
<p><strong>HOMEOPATHY APPCHOCH IN STOMACH</strong>:</p>
<p>Out of ten person, one person suffering from gastritis and out of them hundred one person suffering from stomach cancer. If the cancer can be identified at a time when it only involves the superficial lining layer of the stomach and only involves a few cells and such a stomach cancer is surgically removed 90 % of these individuals are likely to have a normal life span . However if the stomach cancer has involved  all the layers of the stomach this chance decreases to 50% and if it has spread outside the stomach or to distant organs of the body the chances of surviving in the long term are extremely gloomy .</p>
<p><strong>CAUSE FOR GESTRIC OR STOMACH CANCER</strong> :</p>
<p>1. Benign stomach (gastric) ulcer , in most instances these benign ulcers in the stomach do not become malignant although in a few cancerous change can supervene after many years . HElicobacter pylori infection of the stomach appears to be an important cause of gastric ulcers.</p>
<p>2. Chronic duodenal ulcer, this is a common condition of the duodenum, the organ situated next to the stomach. We can reassure those with this condition that even after many years of having a chronic duodenal ulcer, the chances of it becoming malignant are almost nil.</p>
<p>3. Gastritis with low or absent stomach acid production . This situation can occur in an uncommon illness. Pernicious anemia and it can also occur without any obvious reason. Here absent or a low level of stomach acid which is normally produced to aid digestion is associated with the disappearance of gastric glands and this is called atrophic gastritis. Atrophic gastritis is a pre malignant condition.<br />
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GENATIC DISPOSITION OF STOMACH CANCER</strong>:</p>
<p>Inherited causes : family history of stomach cancer ,such a history in a near relative doubles a person’s chances of developing stomach cancer during their life time</p>
<p>Type A blood group, the common blood groups are A, B, O, and AB. A person with type A blood has a 20% increased chance of developing stomach cancer during their life time compared to those with other blood groups</p>
<p>Personal health risks: presence of Helicobacter pylori in the stomach .this is an organism which in recent has been associated not only with stomach cancer but also with gastric and duodenal ulcers and with inflammatory changes called gastritis . why Helicobacter infection is present in some individuals but not in others is at present in some individuals but not in others is at present is uncertain, although it may be linked to both undesirable Helicobacter infection probably cause no symptoms. Helicobacter Pylori infection can usually be eradicated by the use of suitable antibiotics. Individuals with atrophic gastritis have a 10 %chance of developing stomach cancer during their life time. Low or absent stomach acid production with atrophic gastritis, even in the absence of pernicious anemia, this is a risk for the future development of stomach cancer</p>
<p>Life style health risks : Dietary factors, a special risk for stomach cancer is a diet which is low in vegetables , fruit and cereals and particularly those fruits , vegetables and cereals which contain a lot of beta-carotene , vitamin-c and vitamin-e</p>
<p>A diet high in pickled. smoked, salted or cured food or foods preserved with nitrate, such as salami, sausages, hot dogs, smoked meat, smoked fish or pickled food of any kind are also risks for stomach cancer. These dietary factors are probably important because the risk foods described above all seem to produce carcinogens</p>
<p><strong>PRIMARY PREVENTION CANCER:</strong></p>
<p>1.Dietary changes it is particularly important to have a high consumption of fruit ,vegetables and cereals which contain beta-carotene ,vitamin-c and vitamin-e and at the same time avoid or eat very little pickled ,smoked ,salted ,cured and nitrate –preserved foods In a recently reported study from China ,where stomach cancer is still relatively common ,the daily use of vitamin-e ,beta carotene and selenium supplements decreased stomach cancer risk by one-fifth .</p>
<p>2. Avoid smoking, hints and guidance about quitting smoking are described</p>
<p>3. Eradicate Helicobacter Pylori, if helicobacter infection has been shown to be present, suitable antibiotics can be used recent research suggests that the acidophilus bacteria found in some dietary supplements may also been effective way to eliminate helicobacter infection</p>
<p>4. Aspirin based mainly on experimental data, the regular use of aspirin as a preventive for stomach cancer has been advanced. However the human evidence of a preventive role for aspirin in stomach cancer is insufficient at present to make such a recommendation.</p>
<p><strong>DIET FOR GESTRIC CANCE PATIENT:</strong></p>
<p>Diet should contain anti-oxidants like vitamins A, C and E. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and tomatoes are rich in the previously mentioned vitamins. In addition, black tea protects the body from carcinogens. These foods contain the substance called antioxidants that block the action of free radicals.</p>
<p>To lower cancer risk, diet should include little or no red meat. Other foods to be avoided or to be consumed in moderation include sugar, saturated fats from animal products. Added fats and oils should come from vegetables, such as, olive or corn rather than animal sources.</p>
<p>Heavy consumption of alcohol increases the risk of cancer of esophagus. Studies show that limited intake of two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women, reduces cancer risk.</p>
<p>Vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes and soya constitute a rich source of dietary fiber. Fiber acts like a scourging pad to cleanse and flush the digestive tract. Research claims that it helps to eliminate cancer-causing chemicals and reduces cholesterol.</p>
<p><strong>Chemotherapy: </strong>—the side effects of chemotherapy depend mainly on the drugs and doses the patient receives. Generally, anticancer drugs affect cells that divide rapidly. These include blood cells, which fight infection, help the blood to clot, or carry oxygen to all parts of the body. When blood cells are affected by anticancer drugs, patients are more likely to get infections, may bruise or bleed easily, and may have less energy. Cells that line the digestive tract also divide rapidly. As a result of chemotherapy, patients may have side effects, such as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, or mouth sores. For some patients, the doctor may prescribe medicine to help with side effects, especially with nausea and vomiting. Usually, these side effects gradually go away during the recovery period or after treatment stops. Hair loss another side effect of chemotherapy is a major concern for many patients. Some chemotherapy drugs only cause the hair to thin out, while others may result in the loss of all body hair. Patients may feel better if they decide how to handle hair loss before starting treatment.</p>
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Hormone Therapy </strong>&#8211;Hormone therapy can cause a number of side effects. Patients may have nausea and vomiting, swelling or weight gain, and, in some cases, hot flashes. In women, hormone therapy also may cause interrupted menstrual periods, vaginal dryness, and, sometimes, loss of fertility. Hormone therapy in men may cause impotence, loss of sexual desire, or loss of fertility. These changes may be temporary, long lasting, or permanent.<br />
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HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT/MEDICINE</strong></p>
<p>Homoeopathy medicine can cure cancer in various age group of person. In early stage of cancer may help to patient life Many people with cancer want to learn all they can about their disease and their treatment choices so they can take an active part in decisions about their medical care. Often, it helps to make a list of questions to ask the doctor. Patients may take notes or, with the doctor&#8217;s consent, tape record the discussion. Some patients also find it helps to have a family member or friend with them when they talk with the doctor to take part in the discussion, to take notes, or just to listen.</p>
<p>• Here are some questions may want to ask the doctor: What are the chances that the treatment will be successful?<br />
• Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me?<br />
• What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment?</p>
<p>Although the side effects of radiation therapy can be unpleasant, the doctor can usually treat or control them. It also helps to know that, in most cases, they are not permanent.</p>
<p><strong><em>CHELIDINIUM : </em></strong>It has also cured cancer of the stomach when in a vomiting for cancer of throat , mouth or stomach .</p>
<p><strong><em>Condurango :</em></strong> In cancer of oesophagus or stomach. There are many other medicines, only few have been mentioned here.</p>
<p><strong><em>CARBO ANIMALIS:</em></strong> Cancer of the breast with burning, drawing pains through chest. Cancer of the uterus, glands of stony hardness. Buboes</p>
<p><strong><em>CARSINOSINUM:</em></strong> Sucidal tendency and cancer diathesis. Anemia acute pernicious, thirst less, wasting.</p>
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CONIUM MACULATUM:</em></strong> Cancer with glandular enlargement and diminution of the senses. Dizziness is aggravated by moving the head sideways and when lying down.</p>
<p><strong><em>SABADILLA:</em></strong> Sore throat with a sensation of lump in the throat and a constant necessity to swallow.</p>
<p><strong><em>SAMUCIS NIGRA :</em></strong> Oedema, especially of legs, instep, and feet. Obstruction of nose.<br />
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SCIRRHINUM:</em></strong> A tremendous sinking at navel. Dr Burnett used scirrhinum in breast tumor</p>
<p><strong><em>SECALE CORNUTUM:</em></strong> Haematuria, bloody urine, albuminous urine, thick black blood.</p>
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