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ACS: Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 9:45 PM
YOU COULD BE EXPOSED TO CANCER CAUSING AGENTS ON YOUR JOB WITH BENZENE:
What is benzene?
Benzene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Benzene is formed from natural processes, such as volcanoes and forest fires, but most exposure to benzene results from human activities.Benzene is among the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States. It is used mainly as a solvent (a substance that can dissolve or extract other substances) and as a starting material in making other chemicals. |
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ACS: Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2011 8:48 PM
You may not be able to pronounce it, but you should learn these facts.
Tetrachlorethylene (Perchloroethylene)
What is tetrachlorethylene? Tetrachlorethylene, also known as tetrachloroethylene, perchloroethylene, PCE, or "perc," is a commonly used solvent (a substance, usually a liquid, capable of dissolving another substance). It has been in commercial use since the early 1900s.
Tetrachlorethylene is the most common cleaning fluid used in dry cleaning.
It dissolves greases, oils, and waxes without affecting fabrics, which makes it useful for this purpose. |
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NCI: Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:45 PM
"Last summer I was diagnosed with bilateral Avascular Necrosis in my hips from all of the prednisone I received throughout the years [of chemotherapy]. In the fall I had core decompression on my left hip and it was pretty useless in resolving my chronic bone pain.… Because of my age (21) my orthopedic surgeon does not want to perform hip replacement surgery and I feel like I'm sort of just stuck with the pain without any resolution."
—Post on stupidcancer.com forumCataracts, hearing loss, chronic pain, amputation,
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NCI: Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:32 PM
If you are interested in information on adolescents and cancer read on:
The first scientific journal dedicated to cancers in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) published its first issue in March, marking a milestone for the emerging field of AYA oncology. But as experts noted in a roundtable discussion in the issue, the field faces many challenges, particularly when it comes to understanding the biology of these diseases.At one point in the conversation, Dr. Archie Bleyer of the St. Charles Regional Cancer Center in Bend, OR, shared a concern about the state of the science. |
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ACS: Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 6:34 PM
Do hair dyes cause cancer?
Researchers use 2 main types of studies to try to determine if a substance or exposure causes cancer. (A substance that causes cancer or helps cancer grow is called a carcinogen.)
In studies done in the lab,animals are exposed to a substance (often in very large doses) to see if it causes tumors or other health problems. It's not always clear if the results from these types of studies will apply to humans, but lab studies are the best way to detect the potential for a substance to cause cancer in humans before widespread exposure occurs. |
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ACS: Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:35 PM
We have to watch our hair coloring products to avoid cancer too? MAYBE! GOOD LORD!!!!
Hair Dyes Many American women, as well as a small but increasing number of men, use hair dyes. You may have heard rumors about a link between using hair dye and getting cancer. Many studies have looked at hair dyes as a possible risk factor for various types of cancer. Here we will discuss what the research shows so that you can make choices that are comfortable for you.
Types of hair dyes Hair dyes vary greatly in their chemical make-up. |
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American Cancer Society: Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:05 PM
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 2 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. That's more than all other cancers combined. The number of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades.The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer, or to catch it early enough so that it can be treated effectively. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Much of this exposure comes from the sun, but some may come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning lamps. |
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NCI: Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 11:36 AM
Short-term hormone therapy given in combination with radiation therapy to men with early-stage prostate cancer increased their chances of living longer compared to treatment with radiation therapy alone, according to a clinical trial supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Benefits of the combined treatment were limited mainly to patients with intermediate-risk disease and were not seen for men with low-risk prostate cancer, researchers say. |
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NWAOKAI-BEECHAM, AUTHOR: Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 9:41 PM
There are numerous factors than can contribute to one having a cancer experience, but some things stand out simply because of their nature. For example, Polluted Water; even some public water systems, tap water from municipal sources is increasingly becoming a health hazard in the U.S. "One out of every four public water systems has violated federal standards for tap water," according to the EPA. They add that tap water can contain many contaminants including radioactive particles, heavy metals, like lead and copper, radon, gasoline solvents, industrial waste, chemical residues, disinfectant by-products, and solid particulates, such as, asbestos. |
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Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 10:58 PM
When it comes to Breast Cancer prevention and treatment, vitamins and nutritional supplements may help. Most doctors will encourage you to take a pro-active role in your own health. Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals may improve your immune system and help your body to react to illnesses.No doubt that a healthy diet is the best source of vitamins and minerals for your body. But eating well is not always easy or feasible. You may neglect some ingredients or quantities your body most need. Other times you may not be at the right place and time to enjoy a healthy meal. |
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