As the primary caregivers for their spouses, as well as their children and parents, women often neglect their own health needs while tending to the priorities of others. but there is research that demonstrates that when women take care of themselves, the health of their families improves.

To learn more, Smart Business turned to Karen Don, M.D., internist at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, and Ann Marie Raffo, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.

How do symptoms differ among women and men?

Heart disease is a good example. while the leading cause of death for females and males, underdiagnosis and subtle, often silent, symptoms result in more women than men dying from the disease. Women might experience dizziness or nausea; uncomfortable pressure or tightness; squeezing, fullness or heaviness in the chest that doesn’t go away in a few minutes; pain radiating up the shoulders and neck or down the arms or back; cold sweats or pounding heart; difficulty breathing; and/or shortness of breath. Men may experience crushing chest pain, like an elephant sitting on their chest. Regular, moderate exercise, a healthy diet and avoiding smoking can all help reduce the risk of heart disease.

What is the most common cancer?

Lung cancer is the most prevalent and common cause of cancer-related deaths in women. about 90 percent of lung cancers result from use of tobacco, which contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, many of them cancer-causing. Nonsmokers living with a smoker have about a 25 percent higher risk for developing lung cancer than nonsmokers who don’t reside with a smoker. The incidence of lung cancer in the U.S. is decreasing, thanks to early education about the many dangers of smoking and effective smoking cessation programs.

Have we seen much progress in treating breast cancer?

Education and awareness, coupled with early detection and better treatment, have improved breast cancer survival rates 2 percent annually during the last decade. Like other chronic diseases, it’s important to add prevention to your daily routine by exercising, controlling your weight and limiting alcohol intake. Annual mammograms and clinical breast exams, as well as telling your doctor about any family history of breast cancer, are critical for early detection. Regular self-exams can also help with early detection.

Our MemorialCare Breast Centers are nationally recognized for their comprehensive approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. each center utilizes the latest technology and techniques to help in early detection and offer the most advanced and coordinated treatment options.

Can you describe female cancers?

Women are at risk for gynecological cancers that attack the tissues and organs of the reproductive system, and include cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. while the symptoms do vary by the type of cancer, they may include pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, persistent abdominal swelling or bloating, ongoing bowel changes, like constipation and diarrhea, and unintended weight loss or gain.

Reduce risks by getting regular pap smears, avoiding smoking and limiting exposure to human papillomavirus (HPV), the common sexually transmitted virus that in some cases, when left undetected or untreated, may progress into cervical cancer.

Are there other diseases impacting women?

Of those diseases primarily affecting women, osteoporosis, endometriosis and urinary tract infections are most common. one in five American women over 50 has osteoporosis, and about half will have a fracture of the hip, vertebra or wrist. To combat and lessen its effects, ensure adequate consumption of vitamin D and calcium, keep your bones strong with weight-bearing physical activities, avoid fractures, maintain active lifestyles, and discuss with your doctor possible risks and prevention.

Endometriosis, a reproductive condition that affects about 5 million American women — including teenaged girls — can result in pelvic pain, heavy periods and an irregular menstrual cycle. without treatment, symptoms may worsen and can cause infertility. Urinary tract infections are more common in women, with one in five developing them during their lifetime. Those occurring during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery.

What steps can employers take?

Ask local hospitals to offer wellness activities, education and screenings for your employees and their families. our MemorialCare Health system provides specialized diagnostic and treatment programs just for women as well as online risk assessments, tools and health information through our memorialcare.org website. Remind employees that taking care of themselves and their families is essential to living healthier, happier and longer lives. When people partner with doctors and hospitals and educate themselves about medical issues, learn about their family medical history, pay attention to changes in their bodies and take even simple steps to improve their health, everyone benefits and the results can be significant.

Karen Don, M.D., is an internist at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. Ann Marie Raffo, M.D., is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. The not-for-profit MemorialCare Health system includes Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach, Community Hospital Long Beach, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills and San Clemente. for additional information on excellence in health care, please visit memorialcare.org.

Can endometrial cancer be discovered by just a transvaginal ultrasound?I was diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia 2 months ago during an ultrasound. My transvaginal ultrasound also showed abnormalities like an enlarged endometrial stripe. I go back on the 14th because the head of radiology requested for me to have another ultrasound to see if the stripe was still enlarged, the results my primary care physician showed me also said that cancer cannot be ruled out in the patient (me) due to age. (I’m only 22).

Answer by lovelyxxEndometrial cancerFrom MayoClinic.comSpecial to CNN.com

Endometrial cancer is one of the most common cancers in American women. in fact, about 40,000 American women receive a diagnosis of endometrial cancer each year, making it the fourth most common cancer found in women — after breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer.

Endometrial cancer usually begins in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ. Endometrial cancer most often occurs after the reproductive years, between the ages of 60 and 70. Endometrial cancer is sometimes called uterine cancer, but there are other cells in the uterus that can become cancerous — such as muscle or myometrial cells. These form much less common cancers called sarcomas and account for less than 5 percent of uterine cancers.

Endometrial cancer is often detected at an early stage because it frequently produces vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods or after menopause. If discovered early, this slow-growing cancer is likely to be confined to the uterus. Removing the uterus surgically often eliminates the cancer. in fact, stage I endometrial cancer is successfully treated more than 90 percent of the time. Unfortunately, not everyone can be successfully treated because the cancer may have spread beyond the uterus at the time of diagnosis. About 7,000 American women die each year of endometrial cancer.

Endometrial cancer often develops over a period of years. your first clue that something is wrong may be vaginal bleeding that’s uncommon for you.

Most cases of endometrial cancer develop in postmenopausal women, whose periods have stopped. However, a small percentage of cases affects women younger than 40. Signs and symptoms may include:

Prolonged periods or bleeding between periodsMore frequent vaginal bleeding or spotting during the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause)Any bleeding after the time of menopauseA pink, watery or white discharge from your vaginaPelvic pain, especially late in the diseasePain during intercourseWeight lossSometimes, but rarely, endometrial cancers can reach an advanced stage before signs and symptoms are present.

Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But sometimes this growth gets out of control — cells continue dividing even when new cells aren’t needed and create cancer.

In endometrial cancer, cancer cells develop in the lining of the uterus. Why these cancer cells develop isn’t entirely known. However, scientists believe that estrogen levels play a role in the development of endometrial cancer. Factors that can increase the levels of this hormone and other risk factors for the disease have been identified and continue to emerge. in addition, ongoing research is devoted to studying changes in certain genes that may cause the cells in the endometrium to become cancerous.

The female reproductive system consists of two ovaries, two fallopian tubes, a uterus and a vagina. The ovaries produce two main female hormones — estrogen and progesterone. The balance between these two hormones changes each month, helping the endometrium thicken in case pregnancy occurs or shed tissue if it doesn’t.

When the balance of these two hormones shifts toward more estrogen — which stimulates growth of the endometrium — a woman’s risk of developing endometrial cancer increases. Factors that increase levels of estrogen in the body include:

Many years of menstruation. If you started menstruating at an early age — before age 12 — and continue to have monthly periods into your 50s, you’re at greater risk of endometrial cancer than is a woman who menstruated for fewer years. The more years you have had a monthly period, the more exposure your endometrium has had to estrogen.never having been pregnant. The body produces more progesterone during a pregnancy, helping protect you from endometrial cancer by lowering levels of estrogen. If you’ve never been pregnant, you don’t get the benefit of this protection.Irregular ovulation. Ovulation, the monthly release of an egg from an ovary in menstruating women, is regulated by estrogen. Irregular ovulation or failure to ovulate can increase your lifetime exposure to estrogen. Ovulation irregularities have many causes, including obesity and a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a condition in which hormonal imbalances prevent ovulation and menstruation. Treating obesity and PCOS can help restore your monthly ovulation and menstruation cycle, decreasing your risk of endometrial cancer.Obesity. Ovaries aren’t the only source of estrogen. Fat tissue can change some hormones into estrogen. being obese can increase levels of estrogen in your body, putting you at a higher risk of endometrial cancer and other cancers. a high-fat diet also can add to your risk by promoting obesity. Some scientists even think that fatty foods may directly affect estrogen metabolism, further increasing a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer.Diabetes. This is a risk factor for endometrial cancer mainly because obesity and type 2 diabetes often go hand in hand. However, some data suggest that women who have diabetes, whether they’re obese or not, are at greater risk of endometrial cancer.Estrogen-only replacement therapy (ERT). Estrogen stimulates growth of the endometrium. Replacing estrogen alone after menopause may increase your risk of endometrial cancer. taking synthetic progestin, a form of the hormone progesterone, with estrogen — combination hormone replacement therapy — causes the lining of the uterus to shed and actually lowers your risk of endometrial cancer. However, this combination may cause other health risks.Ovarian tumors. Some tumors of the ovaries may themselves be a source of estrogen, increasing estrogen levels.

Other factors that can increase your risk of endometrial cancer include:

Age. most endometrial cancers develop over many years. Therefore, the older you are, the greater your risk. Ninety-five percent of endometrial cancer occurs in women older than 40.Personal history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer. Some of the same risk factors for breast cancer and ovarian cancer also increase your risk of endometrial cancer.Tamoxifen treatment. One in every 500 women whose breast cancer was treated with tamoxifen will also develop endometrial cancer. The drug acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, causing the uterine lining to grow. If you’re being treated with this hormone, see your doctor for an annual pelvic examination and be sure to report any unusual vaginal bleeding.race. White women are more likely to develop endometrial cancer, but black women are much more likely to die of the disease.Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). This inherited disease is caused by an abnormality in a gene important for DNA repair. Women with HNPCC also have a significantly higher risk of endometrial cancer.having risk factors for endometrial cancer doesn’t mean you’ll get the disease. it means that you’re at risk and should be alert to possible signs and symptoms of the disease. Conversely, some women who develop endometrial cancer appear to have no risk factors for the disease.

When to seek medical advice

Because endometrial cancer is more likely to be successfully treated the earlier it’s diagnosed, see your doctor if you experience any signs or symptoms of the disease — including vaginal bleeding or discharge not related to your periods, pelvic pain or pain during intercourse. many of the symptoms you experience may be associated with noncancerous (benign) conditions, such as vaginal infections, uterine fibroids or uterine polyps. But it’s still important to bring them to the attention of your doctor.

Many endometrial cancers develop from less serious abnormalities of the endometrium that doctors can detect during routine exams and treat before they turn cancerous. That’s one of the reasons why regular gynecologic examinations are important for all adult women. This is especially true for women at high risk of endometrial cancer. If you’ve had endometrial cancer, ask your doctor about regular follow-up exams to check that the cancer hasn’t returned.

Screening and diagnosis

If your doctor suspects endometrial cancer, you may be referred to a gynecologist — a doctor who specializes in conditions affecting the female reproductive system. The gynecologist or your primary care doctor will conduct a complete medical history and perform a physical and pelvic examination. During the pelvic examination, the doctor feels for any lumps or changes in the shape of the uterus that may indicate a problem.

Diagnosis may or may not involve these other tests:

Pap test. your doctor takes a sample of cells from the cervix, the lower, narrower portion of the uterus that opens into your vagina. Doctors use the Pap test to detect another type of cancer — cervical cancer. because endometrial cancer begins inside your uterus, it’s rarely detectable by a Pap test.Endometrial biopsy. to get a sample of cells from inside your uterus, you’ll likely undergo an endometrial biopsy. This involves your doctor removing a small piece of tissue from your uterine lining for laboratory analysis. This may be done in your physician’s office and usually doesn’t require anesthesia.Dilation and curettage (D and C). If enough tissue can’t be obtained during a biopsy or if the biopsy suggests cancer, you’ll likely need to undergo a D and C. in this procedure, which requires you to be in an operating room under anesthesia, tissue is scraped from the lining of your inner uterus and examined under a microscope for cancer cells.Transvaginal ultrasound. your doctor may also recommend a transvaginal ultrasound to help rule out other conditions. in this painless procedure, a wand-like device (transducer) is inserted into your vagina. The transducer uses sound waves to create a video image of your uterus. This test helps your doctor look for abnormalities in your uterine lining.If cancer of the endometrium is found, you’ll likely be referred to a gynecologic oncologist — a doctor who specializes in treating cancers involving the female reproductive system. You’ll need more tests to determine if the cancer has spread to other parts of your body (metastasis). These tests may include a chest X-ray, a computerized tomography (CT) scan and a blood test to measure cancer antigen 125 (CA 125), a substance that’s released in the bloodstream in some endometrial and ovarian cancers.

Once the diagnosis of endometrial cancer is confirmed, your doctor will want to “stage” your cancer. Staging is how doctors try to determine if the cancer has spread outside of the uterus. in endometrial cancer, staging is done through a surgical procedure and is done at the same time as any surgical treatment:

Stage I cancer is found only in your uterus and hasn’t spread at all.Stage II cancer can be found in the body of both your uterus and your cervix. in this stage, cancer is no longer confined to the uterus, but hasn’t spread beyond the pelvic region.Stage III cancer has not involved the rectum and bladder, though pelvic area lymph nodes may be.Stage IV cancer is the most serious and means that the cancer has spread past the pelvic region and can affect the bladder, rectum and many other parts of your body.Fortunately, about 75 percent of endometrial cancers are diagnosed at stage I or II.

When discovered early, endometrial cancer is usually treatable. However, in some women endometrial cancer reaches an advanced stage before diagnosis.

Endometrial cancer can cause pelvic pain and painful urination. as the cancer advances, symptoms may worsen. Treating the cancer can help alleviate the pain.

Women with endometrial cancer tend also to lose blood from vaginal bleeding. Over time, chronic loss of blood can result in anemia — a condition in which the blood is low on red blood cells and oxygen. Anemia causes fatigue and shortness of breath. But anemia can be treated along with your cancer, helping you regain energy.

Finally, endometrial cancer can recur in some women who don’t have their uterus removed during treatment.

Surgery is the most common treatment for endometrial cancer. most doctors recommend either the surgical removal of the uterus alone (hysterectomy) or, more likely, the surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries (complete hysterectomy). Lymph nodes in the area should also be removed during surgery along with other tissue samples during the staging operation. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures found throughout your body that produce and store infection-fighting cells, but may also be invaded by cancer cells.

A hysterectomy is a major operation, and because you can’t get pregnant after your uterus has been removed, it can be a difficult decision for some women. However, surgery is usually the only way to eliminate the cancer or the need for further treatment.

If you have an aggressive form of endometrial cancer or the cancer has spread to other parts of your body, you may need additional treatments. These may include:

Radiation. Radiation therapy is the use of high-dose X-rays to kill cancer cells. If your doctor believes you’re at high risk of cancer recurrence, he or she may suggest that you have radiation therapy after a hysterectomy. your doctor may also recommend radiation therapy if the cancerous tumor is fast growing, invades deeply into the muscle of the uterus or involves blood vessels. Brachytherapy is another form of radiation that involves the internal application of radiation, usually to the inner lining of the vagina. Brachytherapy has significantly fewer side effects than conventional radiation therapy does. However, brachytherapy treats only a small area of the body.Hormone therapy. If the cancer has spread to other parts of your body, synthetic progestin, a form of the hormone progesterone, may stop it from growing. The progestin used in treating endometrial cancer is administered in different doses from the progestin used in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women. Some different medications may be used as well. Treatment with progestin may be an option for women with early endometrial cancer who want to have children and, therefore, don’t want to have a hysterectomy. However, this approach is not without the risk that the cancer will return. Carefully discuss this treatment with an expert in this field.Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. in some cases, your doctor may recommend chemotherapy for endometrial cancer. you may receive chemotherapy drugs by pill (orally) or through your veins (intravenously). These drugs enter your bloodstream and then travel through your body, killing cancer cells outside the uterus.each type of treatment for endometrial cancer can have side effects. ask your doctor what side effects you can expect and what can be done to manage them.

If you have late-stage or recurrent endometrial cancer, you may be at decreased odds for successful treatment with standard therapies. you may benefit from participating in clinical trials that provide new experimental treatment options. For more information on clinical trials, contact the National Cancer Institute at (800) 4-CANCER, or (800) 422-6237, or visit its Web site.

After treatment for endometrial cancer, your doctor will likely recommend regular follow-up examinations to check that the cancer hasn’t returned. Checkups may include a physical exam, a pelvic exam, a Pap test, a chest X-ray and laboratory tests.

Although most cases of endometrial cancer aren’t preventable, certain factors can lower your risk of developing the disease. These include:

Taking hormone therapy (HT) with progestin. Estrogen stimulates growth of the endometrium. Replacing estrogen alone after menopause may increase your risk of endometrial cancer. taking synthetic progestin, a form of the hormone progesterone, with estrogen causes the lining of the uterus to shed. This kind of combination hormone therapy lowers your risk. But not all effects of HT are positive. taking HT as a combination therapy can result in serious side effects and health risks. Work with your doctor to evaluate the options and decide what’s best for you.a history of using birth control pills. Use of oral contraceptives can reduce endometrial cancer risk even as long as 10 years after you stop taking them. The risk is lowest in women who take oral contraceptives for many years.Maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity is one of the highest risk factors for the development of endometrial cancer in most women. you can help prevent endometrial cancer by maintaining a healthy weight. Excess fat tissue can increase levels of estrogen in your body, which increases your risk of endometrial cancer. Maintaining a healthy weight as you age lowers your risk of endometrial cancer as well as other diseases.

Eating well, managing stress and exercising are ways to promote your overall health and cope with any form of cancer.

Eating wellGood nutrition is especially important for people undergoing cancer treatment. But eating well can be difficult if your treatment includes chemotherapy or radiation treatment. you may feel nauseated or lose your appetite, and foods may seem tasteless. you may find that the last thing you want to do is plan meals.

Even so, eating well during cancer treatment can help you maintain your stamina and your ability to cope with the side effects of treatments. good nutrition may also help you prevent infections and remain more active.

Remember these strategies for eating well when you don’t feel well:

Eat protein-rich foods. Foods high in protein can help build and repair body tissues. Eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter, beans, poultry and fish are good sources of protein.when you do feel well, make the most of it. Eat as many healthy foods as you can. Prepare meals that you can easily freeze and reheat. also look for frozen dinners and other prepared foods.Pack calories into the foods you eat. For example, spread butter, jam or honey on bread. Sprinkle foods with chopped nuts.Eat smaller amounts of food more frequently. If you can’t face the thought of a large meal, try eating small amounts of food more often. Keep fruits and vegetables handy for snacking.Managing stressMethods for reducing physical tension can help you manage stress. One simple and powerful technique is to simply close your eyes and notice your breathing. Pay attention to each inhalation and exhalation. your breathing will become slower and deeper, promoting relaxation. another technique is to lie down, close your eyes and mentally scan your entire body for any points of tension.

ExercisingActivities such as running and swimming that require repetitive movements can produce a mental state similar to meditation. so can yoga and other stretching exercises.

Your doctor may have more specific suggestions about how to best care for yourself before, during and after treatment for endometrial cancer.

After you receive a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, you may have many questions, fears and concerns. How will the diagnosis impact you, your family, your work and your future? you may worry about tests, treatments, hospital stays and medical bills. Even if a full recovery is likely, you may worry about recurrence of your cancer.

Fortunately, many resources are available to you and your family to help answer questions and provide support. The key is to remember that you don’t have to face your questions or fears alone. here are some strategies and resources that may make dealing with endometrial cancer easier:

Know what to expect. find out everything you can about your cancer — the type, stage, your treatment options and their side effects. It’s important for you to have honest, open discussions with your cancer care team. The more you know, the more active you can be in your own care. in addition to talking with your doctor, look for information in your local library and on the Internet. Staff of the National Cancer Institute will answer questions from the public. you can reach the cancer institute at (800) 4-CANCER, or (800) 422-6237. or contact the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345, or (800) 227-2345.Be proactive. Although you may feel tired and discouraged, don’t let others — including your family and your doctor — make important decisions for you. Take an active role in your treatment. Before starting treatment, you might also want to get a second opinion from a qualified specialist. many insurance companies will pay for a second opinion.Maintain a strong support system. Strong relationships may help you cope with treatment and survive your cancer. Although friends and family can be your best allies, they sometimes may have trouble dealing with your illness. If so, the concern and understanding of a formal support group or other cancer survivors can be especially helpful. ask your doctor to help you get in touch with a support group in your area.

Answer by LissacalTransvaginal ultrasound can be used to measure the endometrial thickness. But, if it is thickened, ultrasound cannot tell us why it is thickened.

The endometrium grows thicker during your cycle, when the uterus is preparing for a pregnancy. If a pregnancy does not occur, the endometrium sheds, and you have your menstrual period. so, in a woman, still having periods, the endometrium will regularly become thickened, and this is normal. a repeat ultrasound, at a different point of your menstrual cycle, such as right after your period, is a good idea.

To diagnosis endometrial cancer, you would need an endometrial biopsy, so cells could be evaluated via a microscope. best wishes….

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M. Patrick Lowe, MD, renowned robotic surgeon and gynecologic oncologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will demonstrate the use of robotic surgery to treat endometrial cancer. Dr. Lowe, director of the robotics and minimally invasive surgical program for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, was among the early adopters of robotics to treat gynecologic malignancies, citing precision, improved dexterity and superior patient outcomes among the benefits. “Women diagnosed with a gynecologic malignancy want the shortest route leading back to a degree of normalcy post treatment,” says Lowe. “Robotic surgery offers the path of least resistance, combining shorter recovery times with superior outcomes.”

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Lung cancer symptoms have been due to the approach goods of the tumor, or due to the disturbances of hormones or red red red red red red red blood that have been caused by the cancer.

Lung cancer symptoms have been as follows:

1. The many usual sign of lung cancer is the cough that does not go divided as well as becomes worse with the thoroughfare of time.2. Coughing up red red red red red red red blood is poignant with utterly the series of people pang from lung cancer. Increase in coughing.3. Pain in chest constantly. The drug taken stop responding to the pain.4. trouble whilst breathing.5. Respiratory infections that start regularly such as bronchitis or pneumonia.6. Loss of weight7. The fingertips additionally get swollen.8. Loss of voice or hoarseness in voice9. Feeling of weakness10. Spit is full of red red red red red blood in colour.

Other lung cancer symptoms are:

1. Difficulty in swallowing food if the esophagus is influenced by the lung cancer.2. Pain in the joints with swelling.3. Skin branch pale.4. Difficulty in speaking.5. Fever that could be due to tall prolongation of white red red red red red red red blood cells too6. Swelling in the neck as well as face is additionally the usual sign of lung cancer7. Feeling of tiredness8. The lymph nodes or glands additionally get distended as well as enlarged9. Feeling fatigue10. Problems additionally start in the nails11. Paralysis as well as numbness

Symptoms of Metastasis Lung Cancer as well as alternative types:

Metastasis lung cancer in the adrenal glands as well as liver does not means any symptoms. however, Metastasis lung cancer in the skeleton causes strident suffering in the bone often in the thigh bone, fortitude as well as the ribs. The lung cancer symptoms whilst inspiring the brain have been detriment of vision, with serious headaches. There is additionally the detriment of prodigy in the body. The sign of metastasis sort of lung cancer additionally leads to changes in behaviour, mental recall lapses. If swelling to the alternative tools of the physique afterwards it competence means jaundice, fractures in skeleton as well as clotting of blood.

The paraneoplastic sort of lung cancer causes changes in the prolongation of hormones thereby controlling the functions of the body. Typical symptoms of this kind of lung cancer include, breasts in males get enlarged, suffering in the skeleton as well as the joints. There competence additionally be an infection or inflammation in the brain. Another kind of lung cancer symptoms that have been singular are, pile in the salivary gland, the single tonsil, pile in the breast as well as extending eyes. The alternative symptoms embody the feeling of queasiness as well as nausea, seizures as well as restlessness.

Other lung cancer symptoms when the circulatory complement gets influenced have been the clotting of red red red red red red red blood in the veins as well as the arteries that affects the circulatory system. some kind of element competence additionally get deposited upon the valves of the heart.

Another kind of lung cancer sign is when there is the larger or over prolongation of adrenal hormones that causes detriment in weight; muscles turn weak, as well as protest of tall red red red red red red red blood vigour as well as tall or low red red red red red red red blood sugarine levels.

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I wonder why diaphoresis can be the symptom of lung cancer.
Lung cancer patient makes too much sweat??
If so, could you explain the reason to me?

Lung cancer being the most fatal of all the cancers worldwide is regarded as one of the leading causes of death amongst both men and women in the U.S. it is the most universal form of cancer in men worldwide whereas, the fifth most common form of cancer in women.

In medical terminology, the malevolent transformation and expansion of lung tissues causes cancer in lungs, in simple words, the rapid growth of abnormal cells in the lungs leads to cancer which may start anywhere in the Lung and respiratory problems are destroying the healthy tissue and fell and the whole body suffers.

when examined under a microscope by a pathologist of lung cancer can be of two types, namely: '

O Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): this type of cancer accounts for 20% of lung cancer with smoking a major cause of SCLC. O non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) NSCLC is responsible for 80% of lung cancers, their symptoms are those that. these includeSquamous cell carcinoma (also called epidermoid carcinoma), Large Cell Carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Treatment of cancer (lung) varies as it is based on the exact location and the extent of spread. Usually, there are no definite signs or symptoms in the early stages, as they only occur later in the advance stages.

It is only on a routine chest X-ray or CT scan that cancer (in the lungs) in the form of coin lesions, is detected in its tumour form that looks like a coin. some of the symptoms of cancer (lung cancer) are:

or a persistent cough that gets worse with time or aggravation of an existing chronic cough or coughing blood or respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea accompanied by hoarseness and difficulty breathing chest pain or constant or repeated bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia or swelling of the face and neck or unexplained weight loss and / or fatigue

some other symptomswith late-stage cancer (lung) include:

o Headache, bone pain, aching joints, bleeding or blood clots,o Bone fractures not related to accidental injury,o Neurologic symptoms- unsteady walk and/or intervallic memory loss.

The numbers of deaths caused by cancer (in the lungs) are more as compared to the total number of deaths caused by colon, prostate, ovarian, lymph and breast cancers combined. about 85% of lung cancer cases are due to cigarette smoking. this is based on the correlation between the number of cigarettes smoked and the number of years of indulging in the vice. However, the risk of developing lung cancer can be reduced by quitting smoking, as 90% of lung cancer is due to tobacco use.

Apart from cigarette smoking, other causes of Cancer (in the lungs) are increase in pollution levels, radiation and asbestos exposure.

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What is Lung cancer: Cancer that is found in a lungs is termed as lung cancer. Lungs have been a softy viscera located in a chest upon both possibly side of a heart. Lungs have been a required viscera utilitarian in provision oxygen in a red red red blood to assorted tools of a body. Lung cancer is referred as a virulent expansion since it spreads by out a body, lung cancer cells customarily travels by red red red blood vessels in to tissues as well as lymph nodes. So, during operation routine a lymph nodes have been additionally private to check for a cancer cells.

Lung cancer can widespread to bone, gynecologic sytem, gastrointestinal system, heart as well as alternative organs. This kind of swelling inlet is tangible as metastatic lung cancer.

Occurrence of Lung cancer:

Lung cancer is a mixed of multiform diseases with opposite sorts of causes, symptoms as well as treatments. it is of many types, in that aberrant expansion of cells is usual in all of them. Generally normal cells plays vital purpose in defining cancer. all a viscera as well as tissues in a physique have been finished up by little physique cells. these cells have a consistent routine of failing as well as replacing latest cells. This is a ubiquitous routine carried by them, if there is any malfunction in their hold up cycle afterwards there is a possibility for a feeling of lung cancer. Tumor occurs due to a arrangement of additional cells in a body. there have been dual sorts of Tumors a singular is soft expansion as well as a alternative is virulent expansion .Benign expansion is not carcenogenic though can equates to repairs to a diagonally opposite viscera if it grows invariably during a singular site. Malignant expansion is cancerous. it spreads by out a physique as well as indemnification a finish physique organs.

Causes of Lung cancer: many of a researchers doesn’t know a expect equates to for a feeling of Lung cancer, though a risk factors for a feeling of Lung cancer is identified. here is a list of risk factors.

Risk factors of Lung cancer:

Smoking: This wake up is a vital risk cause in causing Lung cancer. Smoking leads to lung cancer as well as additionally causes multiform side goods similar to digestive routine problems, blazing sensation, headache as well as site blindness. So equivocate smoking to forestall Lung cancer from occurrence.

Second palm of smoking: This wake up is additionally a vital risk cause in causing cancer. Passive smoking additionally leads to lung cancer though during partially delayed rate.

Age: Generally elderly people will be pang from lung cancer due to diminution in defence appetite complement as well as enlarge in wickedness causing factors .if a age is upon top of 50 years, there will be some-more chances of stealing lung cancer due to a enlarge in risk factors.

Radon gas: Radon gas is a reduction of multiform containing alkali agents. it is a spoil devalue of uranium that increases risk factors for lung cancer. nearly twelve percent of lung cancer is caused due to radon gas.

Asbestos fiber: Exposure to asbestos essential element for longer generation will enlarge a risk factors for lung cancer.

Air pollution: Air wickedness is a singular of a heading factors for augmenting a causes of lung cancer. Pollution from vehicles, factories as well as appetite plants can lift a risk cause for up to 2 percent.

Lung diseases: Due to participation of lung mildew similar to ongoing opposed pulmonary disease, a risk cause rate is augmenting by 1 to 2 percent in a year.

Family pedigree: Genetic ionization additionally plays vital purpose in augmenting a risk factors for lung cancer.

Symptoms as well as signs of Lung cancer: Lung cancer is termed as a wordless mildew since it doesn’t uncover any symptoms in a early theatre of a occurrence.

• Jaundice • Diarrhea • Muscle spasms • Nausea as well as vomiting • Headache • Digestion problem • Urination infections • Weight loss • Tiredness • Pneumonia • Hoarseness • Dysphaqia • Stroke • Loss of sensations in a physique parts • Blood in sputum • Persistent bronchitis • Breathing difficulties

These have been a probable symptoms of Lung cancer. If you find any of these symptoms greatfully go for screening exam to forestall this delayed cancer disease.

Effects of lung cancer:

Sleep disorder: Severe illness, stress, romantic pang as well as operate of drug have been a pushing factors for causing nap disorder. People pang with this cancer mildew will in all face this commotion .

Nausea as well as vomiting: Body hormone changes, pains, physique inflammation, bad red red red blood upsurge as well as stress have been a causing factors of revulsion as well as vomiting.

Fatigue: Due to a additional diagnosis routine of cancer ,body faces critical depletion or tiredness.

Delirium: This side outcome occurs during a final duration of hold up .Delirium is zero though a malfunction of a brain due to critical conflict of cancer cells in a body.

Constipation: Constipation occurs during a early theatre of a cancer. Constipation equates to delayed transformation of physique rubbish by a body. Due to constipation a physique faces illness.

Treatment methods for Lung cancer:

Curing of this lung cancer should be finished in a early stages prior to it spreads by out a physique or else it can’t be cured. Lung cancer can be treated with colour with Surgery, Radiotherapy ,Chemotherapy as well as Biotherapy.

Surgery: Surgery is carried to mislay a lung cancer. Surgery can be carried in a early stages of a expansion occurrence. Surgery will be taken place usually if a expansion is located in usually a singular partial of a body. during a operation routine a shop-worn lymph nodes have been additionally private along with a tumor. during operation a finish lung or partial of it will be private if necessary. during a little cases, a vital apportionment of a lung will be private along with alternative tissues for avoiding swelling of a disease. about twenty percent of lung cancer cases will be marinated by surgeries though dismissal is not a heal since a expansion cells spreads by out a lungs. So operation alone can’t heal lung cancer, you need chemotherapy as well as deviation care for finish curingof this lung cancer.

Radiation therapy: This diagnosis is formed upon a border of a disease. Radiotherapy is a utilitarian process  in stealing lung cancer cells by regulating tall power x-rays. these tall appetite x-rays have been directed during a lung expansion to fall reduced a cancer cells .This routine additionally causes repairs to a normal cells for a side effects. there have been dual sorts of deviation therapy.

External Radiation Therapy: External deviation care routine is carried out from outward a body. the absolute cat-scan beams have been directed during a effected area from outward a physique as well as destroys a cancer causing cells henceforth but re-occurrence. Internal Radiation Therapy: Internal deviation care routine is carried out from inside a body. the absolute cat-scan beams have been directed during a effected partial by creation tiny incisions to fall reduced a cancer causing cells henceforth but re-occurrence. This routine gives improved formula than outmost radiation.

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy drug have been called as anti-cancer drug used to fall reduced lung cancer cells .there have been many sorts of chemotherapy drug accessible in a marketplace for a diagnosis of cancer. This diagnosis routine is carried by possibly pills or by intravascular injections. the anti-cancer drug enters in to a bloodstream as well as travels towards a shop-worn tissues of lungs as well as destroys a cancer cells. Chemotherapeutic drug attacks a cancer cells by interlude their surprising growth. the inlet of a cancer cells were brought to a normal condition by determining a divisibility of a cells. these drug have been carried in a bloodstream to kill all a cancer cells inside of reduced duration of time. Chemotherapy is utilitarian in murdering cancer cells, avoids swelling of cancer cells to assorted tools of a body, stops mixed groups of lung cancer cells as well as avoids replacing of non-cancerous dungeon in to carcenogenic cells.

Biotherapy: Body possesses diseased defence complement due to a outcome of lung cancer cells. So, due to diseased defence complement in a body, there have been chances for a expansion of lung cancer cells in a body. So this Biotherapy diagnosis routine is utilitarian in rebuilding clever defence complement in a body. Biotherapy is additionally called as immunotherapy or biological reply modifier therapy. This diagnosis routine is unequivocally utilitarian in repairing, enhancing as well as sensitive a diseased defence complement of a body. This routine can be carried along with surgery, chemotherapy as well as radiotherapy.

Targeted therapy: Targeted care drug have been really utilitarian in restraint a expansion of cancer cells. People confronting with ongoing myeloid leukemia as well as strident lymphoblastic leukemia can operate this targeted care drug for improved results.

Treatment of recurrence: Surgery is a diagnosis process for regularity of lung cancer. This regularity diagnosis is really utilitarian in restorative a lung cancer. it stops a re-occurrence of this mildew after carrying treatments.

Photodynamic therapy: This care is a latest process for treating lung cancer by injecting photosynthesizing representative without delay in to a bloodstream by regulating intravascular injection. This representative spreads by a cancer cells as well as itself deposits with a cancer cells as well as after that alloy performs a little operation to request a sure wavelength of light by palm hold wand. This instrument targets a light without delay upon a photosynthesizing representative as well as browns a cancer causing cells. This process is utilitarian in modernized theatre of lung cancer.

Lung cancer is termed as a critical cancer disease. it is especially caused due to smoking of tobacco. This mildew can be marinated usually in a early theatre of a occurrence. Lung cancer causes any alternative cancer associated diseases in a physique due to a metastatic characteristics. Lung cancer symptoms cannot be identified in a early stages. Later upon a alleviation you can find a little symptoms that have been listed above. Lung cancer is a many heading mildew around a world.

What is a Lung Cancer?Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Cancer is a disease where cancerous cells grow out of control, taking over normal cells and organs in the body.

Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women.an estimated 173,700 new cases of lung cancer and an estimated 160,440 deaths from lung cancer will occur in the United States during 2004.

Causes of Lung CancerSmoking and Secondhand SmokeCigarette smoking causes lung cancer. In fact, smoking tobacco is the major risk factor for lung cancer. In the United States, about 90% of lung cancer deaths in men and almost 80% of lung cancer deaths in women are due to smoking.

Some rare types of lung cancer are not related to smoking. other causes include exposure to certain chemicals and substances, such as asbestos, uranium, chromium and nickel. These have all been linked to lung cancer but are very rare. Contact your local environmental health officer if you’re concerned.

Symptoms of Lung CancerPeople often decide to visit the doctor only after they have been bothered by certain complaints over a period of time. Individuals who have lung cancer frequently experience symptoms such as the following:

Up to one-fourth of all people with lung cancer may have no symptoms when the cancer is diagnosed.The symptoms are due to direct effects of the primary tumor, to effects of metastatic tumors in other parts of the body, or to disturbances of hormones, blood, or other systems caused by the cancer.

Less common symptoms can include: swelling of the face or neck, pain under your ribs (right hand side), a hoarse voice, and trouble swallowing.

Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) occurs in a significant number of people who have lung cancer. Any amount of coughed-up blood should cause alarm.

Treatment of Lung CancerAn individual then has a better idea of the value of different forms of therapy. other factors that are taken into account include the person’s general health, medical problems that may affect treatment (such as chemotherapy), and tumor characteristics.

In some cases you may choose not to undergo treatment. For instance, you may feel that the side effects of treatment will outweigh the potential benefits. when that’s the case, your doctor may suggest comfort (palliative) care to treat only the symptoms the cancer is causing, such as pain.

Once lung cancer is detected, a treatment plan is developed based on the patient’s physical health, whether the lung cancer is small cell or non-small cell and how extensively the cancer has spread. (See “Stages of Lung Cancer.”) Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of two or more of these therapies.

Medical TreatmentChemotherapy and radiation therapy

Chemotherapy and radiation may lead to a cure in a small number of patients. These therapies result in shrinking of the tumor and are known to prolong life for extended periods in most patients.

Chemotherapy and radiation are very effective at relieving symptoms.

After treatmentFollow-up care helps you and your health care team monitor your progress and your recovery from treatment. at first, your follow-up care may be managed by one of the specialists from your health care team. Later on it may be managed by your family doctor. The schedule of follow-up visits is different for each person. You might see your doctor more often in the first year after treatment, and less often after that.

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