OrganizedWisdom Health - Skin Cancer

Michael Jackson Skin Cancer

KenyottaE — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:18:22 GMT

Reports that legendary entertainer Michael Jackson had skin cancer surfaced shortly before his death. Jackson denied the rumors as he prepared for a series of concerts he was set to perform in London in the summer of 2009. Jackson died on June 25, 2009 after suffering cardiac arrest.

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Hand-Foot Syndrome

Jkg0679 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:08:41 GMT

Hand-foot syndrome is a side effect of chemotherapy that causes a skin reaction that appears on the palms of the hands and/or the soles of the feet. Symptoms of hand-foot syndrome include tingling or numbness, swelling, redness, peeling skin, and tenderness or pain. Blistering can occur if there is no change in treatment.

Fast Facts:

Hand-foot syndrome typically occurs within a few weeks of beginning chemotherapy, although it can appear at any time.
Hand-foot syndrome can be treated by changing treatment, or taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen, corticosteroids, and/or vitamin B6.
Hand-foot syndrome may be prevented by changes in activities and clothing, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding caffeine.

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Remission

Jkg0679 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:22:33 GMT

Remission occurs when a disease is responding well to treatment and symptoms disappear. This term commonly refers to cancer or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), though other conditions can go into remission. Remission does not mean that the disease is cured, and symptoms can reoccur at some point in the future.

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Partial remission is the term used when most, but not all, of the symptoms have improved.
Complete remission is the term used when symptoms disappear completely.
Remssions can last anywhere from several weeks to many years.

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Tuna Salad Recipes

SScroggins — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:53:09 GMT

Tuna salad can be not only a delicious meal, but a healthy food choice, as well. Tuna is an excellent source of protein, magnesium, potassium, niacin, and especially omega-3 fatty acids. The American diet is generally low in omega-3 fatty acids, and two servings of tuna a week can provide as much omega-3 fatty acids as consuming fish oil supplements daily. Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial to the heart by preventing arrhythmia, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing the risk of the development for heart disease. OrganizedWisdom has compiled a list of sites which offer various recipes for tuna salads.

Fast Facts:

Tuna is also reported to lower triglycerides and reduce the incidence of blood clots which can lead to stroke.
Omega-3s also help to reduce inflammation and can reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.
Eating anti-inflammatory foods can also boost immunity.

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Canned Tuna Recipes

SScroggins — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:04:50 GMT

Recipes made with canned tuna can be not only nutritious, but also delicious. Tuna is an excellent source of protein, magnesium, potassium, niacin, and especially omega-3 fatty acids. The American diet is generally low in omega-3 fatty acids, and two servings of tuna a week can provide as much omega-3 fatty acids as consuming fish oil supplements daily. Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial to the heart by preventing arrhythmia, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing the risk of the development for heart disease. OrganizedWisdom has compiled a list of sites which offer various recipes which feature canned tuna.

Fast Facts:

Tuna is also reported to lower triglycerides and reduce the incidence of blood clots which can lead to stroke.
Omega-3s also help to reduce inflammation and can reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.
Eating anti-inflammatory foods can also boost immunity.

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Chemotherapy

AmyS — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:18:39 GMT

Chemotherapy, also known as cytotoxic therapy, is the treatment of cancer with drugs that destroy cancer cells. These drugs often are referred to as "anticancer" drugs. Chemotherapy affects all parts of the body, not just cancer cells. Anticancer drugs work by stopping the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Fast Facts

There are many different types of drugs used in chemotherapy. Examples of commonly used drugs include doxorubicin, methotrexate, gemcitabine, and cyclophosphamide.
Chemotherapy can be used in different ways. Neoadjuvant therapy is used before surgery to shrink a tumor. Adjuvant therapy is used after surgery to reduce the risk of the tumor returning. Chemotherapy may be used at the start of cancer treatment or as treatment for cancer that has returned.
It is administered in three ways; intravenously, orally, and through an injection.
Nausea, pain, fatigue, depression, hair loss, and weakness are a few common side effects of chemotherapy.

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Michael Jackson Cancer on Nose

Crdelucas — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:06:31 GMT

Reports in tabloids claim Michael Jackson underwent surgery preceding his death for skin cancer located on his nose. Dr. Tohme Tohme informed the news Jackson was in perfect health despite the rumors of his having declined radiotherapy and having the cancer scraped off. It is reported that cancerous growths were located on his chest and arm.

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Online reports express Jackson was in fear that his nose was going to fall off.
Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009.
Jackson may have undergone at least four rhinoplasty surgeries.

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Chemo Drug Cream May Stop Wrinkles

AmyS — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:22:07 GMT

A new study shows that applying the chemotherapy drug fluorouracil to skin may help improve sun-damaged and wrinkled spots. This drug may also reduce precancerous skin patches. Currently, fluorouacil is used to treat pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, and head and neck cancers.

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Fluorouracil is also used to treat actinic keratoses.
Over 20 patients were involved in this study.
This study appears in the journal Archives of Dermatology.

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Frank McCourt and Melanoma

SScroggins — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:32:53 GMT

Pulitizer Prize winning author Frank McCourt is battling melanoma according to published reports. According to his publicist, McCourt has been fighting the deadly cancer in secret for the past year. McCourt is currently undergoing chemotherapy, though his brother states that the cancer is in remission.

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McCourt has been undergoing treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Although recently hospitalized for treatment, McCourt is resting at home with his wife, and doing "pretty well."
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

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Summer Skin Safety

ShanaMScott — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:03:00 GMT

As the summer gets closer we will begin to spend more time outdoors and certain precautions need to be taken. We need to protect our skin from sunburn, mosquito bites, bee stings, and the heat. There are many of precautions that can be taken to minimize the risk of health problems due to summertime activities.

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The sun's rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM and it is recommended that we have limited exposure to the sun during these hours.
During the summer months we should limit sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen.
Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied at least every two hours.
Check yourself and children for ticks after returning from outdoors.
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that insect repellents with DEET are safe to use on children as young as two months old.

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