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Keep track of cancer in the brain - MRI

Keep track of cancer in the brain - Ratings (staging) of cancer needs to be done to determine the type of treatment will be applied. In my case, of five of the most common cancer in the rating, already among the other four are known, the cell type, primary tumor location, size and number of primary tumor and spread to nearby lymph nodes. Just one thing that is not yet known metastasis or spread to other organs.

I think track cancer cells throughout the body more easily done with a PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan). In this way cancer cells baited charged radioisotopes that can be tracked using a special camera. With one scan of the cancer cells wherever it can be immediately traced. Unfortunately examination with PET scan cost is still very expensive, and time (year 2007) PET Scan not exist in Indonesia. Tracking cancer in my body starts with MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to track the spread in the brain. It is said that for soft tissues such as brain, the use of MRI is more effective than CT scans.

Unlike the X-ray-based CT Scan, MRI uses magnets and radio waves, the way it works is too complex to be understood. Tools like CT scans, only longer so resembles a large tube with a bed in the middle.

Before the examination I had to fill out a form that contains several questions including whether the installation of metal had to undergo surgery such as bone connective pen, a pacemaker, clip etc.. I have to change clothes with the mantle that has been provided, leaving watches, belts, rings and wallet in a locker. Because this tool uses a powerful magnet, then objects made of metal can be sucked towards him. After the ears are covered head-phones and head-like device inserted into the cage, the officers left me lying alone in the tube.

Of head phones sounded soft instrumental songs. Shortly after the officer gave orders to keep me moving, sounding tubes started humming, growing louder and louder and even then overlaid also with clanking sound. I was afraid, lest the tool is broken and suddenly exploded. But apparently correct paramedic was familiar with these signs. I heard through head phones he told me to remain motionless, and explained that the voice which I heard a tumult was normal.

I think the examination was over when the noises began to subside, but apparently not. A paramedic entered the room and injected with fluid to make the image more contrast. Proses repeated. MRI examination is finished I returned to the ward, because it still needed some more checks.

Bone scan - Tracking cancer in the bone

Bone scan - Tracking cancer in the bone | Tracking of cancer in the bones using the Bone Scan. This tool is part of the development of nuclear medicine. As far as I am in Jakarta only in four hospitals, including Pertamina Hospital Center, where I was referred for bone scanning performed. It seems to work similar to a bone scan PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography Scan), in terms of detection of cellular metabolism. Difference if the PET Scan cancer cells fed glucose-charged radio-isotopes for metabolic activity (eating), on the radio isotope bone scan (tracer) is used to track metabolic activity of bone cells.

At a certain incident that resulted in damage to the bone, the bone cells will be busy divide to replace damaged cells. This activity makes bone cells absorb the tracer-laden foods are more than the cells of healthy bones. Tracer that emits radioactive signals is then to be monitored using a special camera (gamma camera). Which found high concentrations of tracer (hot spots), you can bet there are abnormalities of bone.

Cancer cells found in bone also will reveal a hot spot, because cancer cells divide faster and eat more than normal cells. Tracer that was caught on camera in order to actually comes from the bone, then the required time (3 hours) and plenty of water to dissolve the tracer in soft tissue. In soft tissue tracer is more soluble than in the bone. Although the activity of bone cells can also be caused by other things such as arthritis and various infections, but if it has previously found the existence of cancer cells such as my case, it should be suspected spread of cancer to bone.

The main tool bone scan consists of a pair of gamma cameras mounted on two arms of the movable track throughout the body. While other equipment in the form of a set of computers that will change the signal from a gamma camera images. Before the scan was performed, first radioactive substance is injected through a vein in the arm. In order to percolate into the bone takes about two and a half to three hours.

During that time I have a lot to drink so that radioactive substances are not needed immediately dissolve. Shortly before the scan is done I have to pee, so radioactive that collects in the bladder does not give the wrong picture. Scanning process begins by creating a pattern of following the trajectory of the gamma camera's curves, so that the camera came with a distance less than 5cm from the surface of the body. The scanning process lasts approximately 20 minutes.

After waiting for about 15 minutes, then the result can be seen that there are activities in which the ribs 8 and 9 (costae VIII and IX). In the ambulance that took me back to the hospital where treated, though had joked with the nurse who drove me, I feel sad that in fact the cancer had spread to my ribs. [cancer]

Treating Lung Cancer with Papua Ant Nest

Treating Lung Cancer with Ant Nest - If you choose the medical treatment of cancer, the measures that can be done is with surgery to remove cancer cells, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and photodynamic injection (PTD). In addition, you also can choose an alternative cancer treatment using herbs which will certainly help you save money and avoid the various side effects of cancer treatment is medically.

One herb that is now being ogled by people as lung cancer drug is a natural ant nests originating from the forests of Papua. What is the secret behind his success in destroying cancer?

Ants Nest (Myrmecodia pendans) is a plant that was traditionally used by indigenous Papuans to treat a variety of hereditary diseases. Now, modern research shows that these plants contain active compounds is important as flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols and is rich in various minerals that are useful as antioxidants and anticancer, so appropriate to be used as a cure for cancer and tumors, said Dr.. M. Ahkam Subroto (Expert Researcher of the Center for Biotechnology LIPI).

Basically any type of cancer including colon cancer occur due to cellular changes due to outside influences, as already described above. So influential in the process of oxidation in the body, which increases the number of non-stable oxygen molecules called free radicals. If not controlled, these free radicals can attack DNA and damage the structure and function of cell membranes. Thereby is formed cancer.

The fight against free radicals that is the task of antioxidants. Antioxidants obtained through dietary intake or supplement called exogenous antioxidants. Included in eksogena antioxidants are carotenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E in the form of tocopherol. Believe it or not, Ants Nest is rich in it all!

Research shows that alpha-tocopherol at a concentration of 12 ppm have been able to reduce free radicals up to 96%, while the ant nest of Papua is rich in antioxidants tocopherol, to about 313 ppm.

Then, in an in vitro, proved that the ant nest as a potent cancer drug. Which proves the efficacy of it is "Qui Kim Tran" of the University National of Hochiminch City and his colleagues "Yasuhiro Tezuka, Yuko Harimaya, and Arjun Hari Banskota. Third person Qui colleagues worked in Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University. In his research, Qui Kim Tran uses Ants Nest weighing 2-3 kg, then extracted with various solvents such as water, methanol, and methanol-water mixture.

They then grow three highly metastatic cancer cells are easily spread to other body parts such as cervical cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer. Each extraction was then given to each cancer cell. The results are truly amazing, Ants Nest has antiproliferasi activity, meaning it can inhibit cell growth is very fast and abnormal.

Information on the top line with a positive response from the users of ant nests. For example Hendro Saputro ant nests that have been introduced as a medicinal plant since 2001 revealed that those who consume this herb is getting a lot of healing that is really thorough, such as brain cancer, uterine cancer, and prostate cancer. He commented as published in Nature magazine that "The average who drank boiled Ants Nest and get results after a week some have 3 days have seen the results".

Lung Cancer Drug | Lung Treatments

Lung Cancer Drug | Lung Cancer Treatments - This article will explain to you about how to avoid lung cancer, knowing the symptoms of lung cancer, medical treatment options available, and why herbal "Ants Nest Papua" is the perfect solution as a lung cancer drug.

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that attacks the tissue in the lungs. Most lung cancer caused by abnormalities of cells in the lungs, but lung cancer can also be derived from cancer in other body parts that spread to the lungs.

These cancers are more common in men and generally strikes people over the age of 40 years, but did not rule if it occurs in a relatively younger age.

Risk Factors Esophageal Lung Cancer

1. Smoking is the main cause of about 90% of cases of lung cancer in men and about 70% in women. The more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk for lung cancer.
2. Pollution of air and industrial pollutants.
3. A history of lung cancer in the family.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

1. Persistent cough or become great.
2. Bloody sputum, change colors and more.
3. Shortness of breath and shallow.
4. Headache, sore or cracked bone with no apparent cause.
5. Chronic fatigue.
6. Losing selara eating or weight loss for no apparent reason.
7. Hoarseness/husky.
8. Swelling of the face or neck.

Prevention of Lung Cancer

1. Stop smoking.
2. Avoid cigarette smoke for nonsmokers.
3. Be careful for those who work in industries that produce carcinogenic pollutants.
4. Do not drink alcohol to excess.
5. Eating nutritious foods such as vegetables and fruit.

New Drug for Lung Cancer

New Drug for Lung Cancer - Los Angeles: Two new treatments have been developed to extend the lifespan of some patients suffering from advanced lung cancer. The discovery of the health sector was announced on Saturday (5/6). American Oncologist (ASCO) says that: The first treatment involves an experimental drug called crizotinib can shrink tumors in the majority of lung cancer patients with certain gene variants.
new drug for lung cancer

Crizotinib, made by Pfizer Inc., proved to be effective in prolonging survival for most patients who take part in one phase of treatment.

The patients who had successfully treat lung cancer non-small cell with specific mutations of genes Alk, which makes cancer gene fused with another gene. The patients treated in the study average for six months, and more than 90 percent of patients saw their tumors shrink in size. Then, 72 percent of patients are free to do activity-six months after treatment.

Second treatment is a useful two chemotherapy regimens for elderly patients. The patients represent the majority of people worldwide are affected by lung cancer. Maintenance phase of the third trial, involved 451 patients with lung cancer non-small cell aged 70-89.

It also showed good survival results in the group taking the combination therapy. In this experiment, participants were randomly selected to receive one of the chemotherapy agent gemcitabine (Gemzar) or vinorelbine (Navelbine), or to receive carboplatin and paclitaxel (taxol).

For the monotherapy group, the average survival at one year was 6.2 months and 27 percent of patients are still alive, which is consistent with previous research. In the dual therapy group, the average survival increased by four months to 10.3 months, which is unusual in breast oncology.

Although this is a fraction of the entire population of lung cancer, for some patients who have this oncogene, the drug is a major advancement in bisdang health, researchers say. [Liputan6.com]

Turmeric as a Cancer Cell Killer

Turmeric as a Cancer Cell Killer - The British scientist that researching extract of turmeric that contain in food spicy curry. The first allegation, the extract potentially to kill cancer cell.

No kidding, extract it worked on the first 24 hours after consumption. Such chemical-curcumin-has long been known to have the power to restore power and been tested as a treatment of arthritis and senility.

Several cancer experts said the findings published in the British Journal of Cancer that can help doctors find ways of treatment outside the medical model now.

UK doctors hope the findings of more advanced for the treatment of esophageal cancer. Each year about 7800 people in Britain diagnosed with throat cancer.

These Cancer type, entered six major fatal cancers, or about 5 percent of deaths in the UK. From the standpoint of resources, Indonesia is one country that has many potential medicinal herbs. (BBC NEWS/GSA)

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