Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, the general name for diseases that cause swelling in the intestines. It’s also known as ileitis or enteritis. Because the symptoms of Crohn’s disease are similar to other intestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to diagnose. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the top layer of the lining of the large intestine. In Crohn’s disease, all layers of the intestine may be involved, and normal healthy bowel can be found between sections of diseased bowel.

Crohn’s disease affects men and women equally and seems to run in some families. About 20 percent of people with Crohn’s disease have a blood relative with some form of inflammatory bowel disease, most often a brother or sister and sometimes a parent or child. Crohn’s disease can occur in people of all age groups, but it is more often diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 and 30. People of Jewish heritage have an increased risk of developing Crohn’s disease, and African Americans are at decreased risk for developing Crohn’s disease.

Breast cancer was far ahead of the second most popular search term, lung cancer, with only over 600,000 searches. Most of the other caner types followed closely behind lung cancer.

Here is a list of commonly searched cancer types in order of popularity at Google in January 2009.

• breast cancer
• lung cancer
• prostate cancer
• skin cancer
• colon cancer
• ovarian cancer
• cervical cancer
• pancreatic cancer
• liver cancer
• bone cancer
• brain cancer
• bladder cancer
• testicular cancer
• thyroid cancer
• stomach cancer
• survival cancer
• kidney cancer
• mouth cancer
• colorectal cancer
• endometrial cancer
• melanoma cancer
• lymphoma cancer
• pancreas cancer
• cancer lymph nodes
• gastric cancer
• bone marrow cancer
• carcinoma cancer
• adenocarcinoma cancer

The Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) inspects the upper part of the rectum. The doctor or nurse inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall for lumps or abnormal areas.

The Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood. A high PSA could mean prostate cancer, or an infection or inflammation of the prostate.

Transrectal ultrasound is a procedure in which a probe about the size of a finger is inserted into the rectum to check the prostate. The ultrasound pictures are then examined by the doctor or specialist for ant signs of tumors or cancer.

A biopsy can also be done to determine if prostate cancer exists. Cells from the prostate are removed and examined under a microscope. The pathologist will examine the biopsy sample to check for cancer cells and determine the Gleason score.

See your doctor for a quick examination if any of the following problems occur:

Weak or interrupted flow of urine, Frequent urination (especially at night).
Trouble urinating.
Pain or burning during urination.
Blood in the urine or semen.
A pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away.
Painful ejaculation.

According to the study, lung cancer survivors who are more physically active say they are in a better mood, have more vigor, and greater physical functioning.

What was this exercise to help in their recovery?

How about 60 minutes each week of strenuous activity, such as jogging, or 150 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking briskly. Now that’s not too hard.

A good physical condition along with organic natural eating habits help the body overcome the ravages of lung cancer.

At least the treatments are more humane these days. Gone is (for most mental illnesses) shock treatment or frontal lobotomies.

The best method to dealing with these mental issues is to relieve the stress that is likely to be the cause.

War veterans have to relive horrible memories for years after. Post traumatic stress disorder affects people who have been victims of violence and abuse. We are better at understanding how these tragic events affect them.

Some of the mental disorders resulting from stress are a lot more common than others. They can affect anyone. No one is immune. In some instances these disorders have been proven to be heriditary.

Manic or Chronic Depressive disorder is a very common mental illness caused by stress. The person with this condition experiences extreme highs and lows for no apparent reason. They are usually irrational, and their mood can change quickly. Stress is one of the main causes for this disorder.

Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders which are also caused by stress. These anxiety illnesses relate to self esteem issues.

One form of anxiety disorder is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The sufferer obesses and is compulsive over a certain action to teh point of irrationality. Like repeatedly wiping their seat, washing hands, or locking and unlocking a door.

Stress has become a major aspect of our modern busy lives and can lead to serious mental issues if its not kept under control. Learning to control and reduce stress can lead to great improvements your mental health.

Those teeth are scary ……..

But what has happened to half of her nose?

It looks like her lips and surrounding skin have been grafted. Mind boggles what happened to her. Any ideas?

Anyway she needs some braces, grinding, cleaning, and whitening.

It appears this grey-bearded middle age bloke has left his dental hygeine a bit too late by the time this photo was taken.

It would take an oral hygenist a couple of hours to scrap off all that hard encrusted plaque. In fact the bone has probably been eaten away and many of those teeth may have to be extracted. Too late for crowns and veneers. Possibly some dental implants if teh jaw bone isn’t too eroded.

Sigh. Never mind.

have you ever seen teeth worse than this? Let us know and send us a pic.

The five-year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer has increased from 72 percent in the 1940s to close to 100 percent for stage 0 and I breast cancers, and 92 percent for stage IIA. If the cancer is in stage IIB, the five-year survival rate is currently 81 percent, and it is 67 percent for stage IIIA, 54 percent for stage IIIB, and 20 percent for stage IV.

Survival after a diagnosis of breast cancer continues to decline beyond five years. Ten-year survival and beyond is also stage-dependent, with the best survival observed in women with early stage disease.

Well-known estrogen-related risks for developing breast cancer include early menstruation (at age 12 or younger); late menopause (after age 55); and no full-term pregnancy or first child until after age 30.

Approximately 80 percent of biopsied breast abnormalities are noncancerous, but any breast lump must be evaluated by a physician. New, less invasive biopsy procedures permit removal of breast tissue in a physician or radiologist’s office.

Sometimes more than one mammogram may be necessary to evaluate an abnormality. Common reasons for additional mammograms include film views that are unclear or different views requested by the radiologist.

Some mammography centers are able to provide immediate interpretation of your mammogram. This service can help prevent anxiety caused by waiting days to hear your results. Any additional films required also can be taken during the same visit.

Many women panic when they see the “one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime” statistic, but when the numbers are broken down, this means one in 233 women in her thirties will be diagnosed with breast cancer; one in 69 in her forties; one in 36 in her fifties; and one in 27 in her sixties. The annual risk of a 85-year-old woman being diagnosed with breast cancer is 15 times that of a 30-year-old woman.

Some breast cancer cases are the result of a mutation in the BRCA 1 or 2 genes, which can be inherited from a family member. Hereditary breast cancer makes up approximately five to 10 percent of all breast cancer. Some altered genes related to breast cancer are more common in certain ethnic groups. Women who have an altered gene related to breast cancer and who have had breast cancer in one breast have an increased risk of developing breast cancer in the other breast. These women also have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer and may have an increased risk of developing other cancers.

Different types of treatment are available for patients with breast cancer. Some treatments are standard, and some are being tested in clinical trials. The four types of standard treatment currently used are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.

I unintentionally wasted the first 5 weeks with a local vet who believed he had a fungal infection (Aspergillus), virus, bacterial infection or just an inflammation. He almost killed Ben in the first week with a bad cocktail of anesthetic. Subsequent anaesthetic by another vet and the MRI clinic had no problems with his quick recovery from it afterwards.

This first vet said they needed a rhinoscope to investigate but incorrectly claimed that no one probably had one in Adelaide, South Australia. At the fifth week I decided to do a Google search and found about 4 vets in Adelaide that promoted the use of a rhinoscope.

I then referred Ben’s case to the good doctors at the Adelaide Animal Hospital and within 3 days of the procedure (4 biopsies in Bens turbinate bone area) discovered that he didn’t have fungus, a virus or bacteria but Transitional Cell Carcinoma.

After his MRI on September 19 which showed tumour growth in the left nasal cavity and sinus area, I found out about the Budwig Protocol. I started adding Flax Oil/ Cottage Cheese mix to his food but Ben usually refused to eat it. I did get him to eat various tablets & capsules like antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, and Fish Oil by throwing them into his food bowl when he did eat. The trouble with nasal cancer is that it destroys the nasal structures for smelling food. So a dog will quite often refuse to eat simply because he can’t smell anything until he is very hungry.

So treat your dog with supplements and the Budwig Protocol immediately on first signs of symptoms. Don’t wait or delay. This point is crucial as nasal cancer is aggressive, painful and very fatal if left untreated for some time initially.

Two weeks before passing Ben refused to eat 4 days in a row. Then he had about a cup of cooked chicken mince and veggies on the weekend. Then he refused to eat in his final week (6-7 days in a row). Except for me squirting an oral syringe (10ml) of FOCC two times into his mouth twice daily. That was his only nourishment then besides drinking water.

My advice and tip to anyone who owns a dog who starts snorting and has a bloody mucous nasal discharge is this: Assume the worst…..it could most likely be nasal cancer and not fungus or a grass seed as some vets foolishly assume without proper investigation. Get a scan or MRI and biopsy done IMMEDIATELY! I believe a rhinoscope isn’t necessary for this. Start the Budwig protocol and add supplements like Vitamins B, C, antioxidants and fish oil. It really does improve their health and quality of life even if you are too late to reduce and stop the cancer. It’s a damn nasty disease.

Peace and love to all.

There are more than 100 types of cancer. So it just not one disease but many diseases. It is usually named after the organ or type of cell in which they start. So you get cancers such as breast cancer or transitional cell carcinoma.

Types of cancer can be grouped into a number of categories:

• Carcinoma – cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
• Sarcoma – cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.
• Leukemia – cancer that starts in blood forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood.
• Lymphoma and myeloma – cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system.
• Central nervous system cancers – cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.

All cancers begin in cells. The body is made up of many types of cells. These cells grow and divide in a controlled way to produce more cells as they are needed to keep the body healthy. When cells become old or damaged, they die and are replaced with new cells.

However, sometimes this orderly process goes wrong. The genetic material or DNA of a cell can become damaged or changed, producing mutations that affect normal cell growth and division. When this happens, cells do not die when they should and new cells form when the body does not need them. The extra cells may form a mass of tissue called a tumor.

Many cancers can be prevented by avoiding exposure to common risk factors, such as tobacco smoke, poor diet and extreme radiation. A significant proportion of cancers can be cured, by surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, especially if they are detected early. Or there are several successful alternative remedies, diets or therapies that can cure cancer as well.

The types of cancers and treatments will be covered at this site. So please check the list of categories to find what you need to know about cancer. And feel free to add any comments about what you want to know or share about your experiences with cancer.