cancer
Ultraviolet radiation and skin damage
When complete protection from the sun in the form of clothing or shade is not possible, sunscreen use provides the best protection from the damaging radiation from the sun that can cause skin cancers and premature aging. To be able to determine which sunscre...read more
Veggie health for kids
Animal Products Promote Disease Meat and dairy products promote disease. They are high fat foods, a primary source of unhealthy (and inessential) saturated fats and cholesterol, contain no fibre, no complex (starchy) carbohydrateread more
What is prostate cancer?
The prostate is a male sex gland located underneath the bladder. It is about the size of a walnut and fits around the tube (the urethra) which carries urine out of the bladder. The prostate produces a thick fluid that forms part of the semen. Prostate Cancer Prostate cance...read more
What is testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer develops from within the cells in the testes. It usually presents itself as a lump in the testicle.Regular self examination can help to detect this cancer at an early stage.If the cancer is not treated at an early stage,read more
What is the prostate specific antigen?
The PSA test can be used to screen for early prostate cancer. The PSA Blood Test - tests the level of ‘Prostate Specific Antigen’ in the blood. A high reading suggests prostate cancer but could be caused by other conditions, the PSA test is not a foolproof test f...read more
What puts you at risk for lung cancer ?
Research has found several risk factors for lung cancer. A "risk factor" is anything that changes risk of getting a disease. Different risk factors change risk by different amounts. The risk factors for lung cancer include: smoking and being around other...read more
When breast cancer spreads...
Breast reconstruction Techniques have been developed enabling surgeons to produce a breast that looks attractive and matches the other side. In most cases a cosmetic result that pleases the woman can be produced. 25-50% of women who have had a mastectomy will request breast reconstr...read more
Which way to go when treating cancer ?
There are a number of possible treatments for cancer. Each type of cancer has its own specific set of medically accepted treatments. Additionally, experimental treatments for cancer are continually being developed. Western medical treatments for cancer inclu...read more
Why is iodine vital for our body?
Iodine is vital for good thyroid function, which in turn is essential for health. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and early infancy can result in cretinism (irreversible mental retardation and severe motor impairments). I...read more
