Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer more often in men older than 60 years.  Development of this cancer is very slow, so this type of cancer is usually detected only when it reaches an advanced stage.

Prostate cancer is a cancer / malignant tumor that develops in the prostate gland. This gland is located below the bladder in men, serves to remove and store the kind of liquid that produces semen. Once a man of 50 years, usually the prostate will enlarge gradually. Enlarged prostate in old age is normal. However, in some men, prostate cells mutate and grow out of control, leading to abnormal enlargement of the prostate. Cells that have mutated (cancer cells) can be spread by metastasis from prostate tissue to other parts of the body.

Prostate Cancer and Vitamin E

It turns out that taking vitamin E may invite the risk of prostate cancer. Recent research found that men who consumed high doses of vitamin E for five years would be at risk of developing prostate cancer, although they eventually stopped taking them.
This discovery is a reminder for men to be more careful to take vitamin pills or other dietary supplements. So far, people think that the vitamin is not a hazardous material, almost like chicken soup “said Dr. Eric Klein of the Cleveland Clinic, who led the study . Actually it is found that in normal doses, vitamin provides little benefit. However, if excessive, it would be very dangerous
In a study conducted at random, from a sample of every 1,000 people who regularly take vitamin E, 11 of them showed symptoms of prostate cancer in later day.It is found that in every 1,000 men in Uniterd States, 160 of whom had prostate cancer.
The study involved about 35 thousand healthy men older than 50 years after the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. They daily routine take vitamin E or selenium. Dr. Otis Brawley, American Cancer Society recommends that men to stop the use of high doses of vitamins. He suggested that it should take vitamin E in the form of frescoes found in nuts, seeds and oils derived from plants. These vitamins are beneficial to the health of the nervous system, muscles, blood vessels, and the role of the immune system.

Pancreatic Cancer in US

Each year, approximately 37,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. The probability is about one in 76 people in the United States.It is affects approximately equal number of men and women, almost always after age 45.It  is the most common top 10 cancer in the United States. It is the tendency spread secretly before making a diagnosis of cancer diagnosis make it was ranked the fourth most deadly cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas to grow, divide, and spread uncontrollably, forming tumors. The exact cause of this disease is unknown. According to the American Cancer Society, there are no established guidelines for preventing it, although smoking has been reported as responsible for 20-30% of pancreatic cancer. People with diabetes or chronic pancreatitis also increases the risk. Age, male gender, and family history are other risk factors for this disease.

Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms

Most patients with this disease will experience pain, weight loss, or jaundice. Pain was found in 80 to 85 percent of patients with disease stage. Pain is usually felt in the upper abdomen. Weight loss can be reduced, but can be associated with complications of anorexia, early satiety, diarrhea, or steatorrhea. Often, too, in accompanied with jaundice, pruritus and dark urine.

Besides history and physical examination, imaging tests may be done to help make the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. These tests include:

* Ultrasound

* Magnetic Resonance Imaging

* Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Most cases of Pancreatic Cancer is detected at the time had spread, making the drug with a full dose is not possible. Treatment can only allow people to survive longer, and help them feel better. Clinical trials are ongoing to find more effective ways to treat this disease.

The only cure for this disease is the surgical removal and chemotherapy that effect after surgical removal can reduce the risk of cancer returning.

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