45. You Can Exhale, Gail.
46. Don't try to change your entire way of eating and increasing your physical activity all at once. Try one new activity or food a week.
47. Find mellow ways to relax—try deep breathing, take an easy paced walk, or enjoy your favorite easy listening music.
48. Give yourself daily "pampering time." Honor this time, whether it's reading a book, taking a long bath, or meditatng.
49. Try not to eat out of boredom or frustration. If you are not hungry, do something else, such as taking a long walk.
50. Honor your health as your most precious gift.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Prevent Diabetes
28. Snack on a Veggie, Reggie
29. Try getting one new fruit or vegetable every time you grocery shop.
30. Low-fat macaroni and cheese can be a main dish. Serve it with your favorite vegetable and a salad.
31. Try eating foods from other countries. Many dishes contain more vegetables, whole grains and beans and less meat.
32. Cook with a mix of spices instead of salt.
33. Find a water bottle you really like (from a church or club event, favorite sports team, etc.) and drink water from it wherever and whenever you can.
34. Always keep a healthy snack with you, such as fresh fruit, handful of nuts, whole grain crackers.
35. Choose veggie toppings like spinach, broccoli, and peppers for your pizza.
36. Try different recipes for baking or broiling meat, chicken and fish.
37. Try to choose foods with little or no added sugar.
38. Gradually work your way down from whole milk to 2% milk until you're drinking and cooking with fat-free (skim) or low-fat milk and milk products.
39. Eat foods made from whole-grains such as—whole wheat, brown rice, oats, and whole-grain corn—every day. Use whole-grain bread for toast and sandwiches; substitute brown rice for white rice for home-cooked meals and when dining out.
40. Don't grocery shop on an empty stomach. Make a list before you go to the store.
41. Read food labels. Choose foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
42. Fruits are colorful and make a welcome centerpiece for any table. Enjoy the company of family and friends while sharing a bowl of fruit.
43. Slow down at snack time. Eating a bag of low-fat popcorn takes longer than eating a slice of cake. Peel and eat an orange instead of drinking orange juice.
44. Try keeping a written record of what you eat for a week. It can help you see when you tend to overeat or eat foods high in fat or calories
29. Try getting one new fruit or vegetable every time you grocery shop.
30. Low-fat macaroni and cheese can be a main dish. Serve it with your favorite vegetable and a salad.
31. Try eating foods from other countries. Many dishes contain more vegetables, whole grains and beans and less meat.
32. Cook with a mix of spices instead of salt.
33. Find a water bottle you really like (from a church or club event, favorite sports team, etc.) and drink water from it wherever and whenever you can.
34. Always keep a healthy snack with you, such as fresh fruit, handful of nuts, whole grain crackers.
35. Choose veggie toppings like spinach, broccoli, and peppers for your pizza.
36. Try different recipes for baking or broiling meat, chicken and fish.
37. Try to choose foods with little or no added sugar.
38. Gradually work your way down from whole milk to 2% milk until you're drinking and cooking with fat-free (skim) or low-fat milk and milk products.
39. Eat foods made from whole-grains such as—whole wheat, brown rice, oats, and whole-grain corn—every day. Use whole-grain bread for toast and sandwiches; substitute brown rice for white rice for home-cooked meals and when dining out.
40. Don't grocery shop on an empty stomach. Make a list before you go to the store.
41. Read food labels. Choose foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
42. Fruits are colorful and make a welcome centerpiece for any table. Enjoy the company of family and friends while sharing a bowl of fruit.
43. Slow down at snack time. Eating a bag of low-fat popcorn takes longer than eating a slice of cake. Peel and eat an orange instead of drinking orange juice.
44. Try keeping a written record of what you eat for a week. It can help you see when you tend to overeat or eat foods high in fat or calories
Prevent Diabetes
18. Dance It Away, Faye.
19. Show your kids the dances you used to do when you were their age.
20. Turn up the music and jam while doing household chores.
21. Deliver a message in person to a co-worker instead of e-mailing.
22. Take the stairs to your office. Or take the stairs as far as you can, and then take the elevator the rest of the way.
23. Make fewer phone calls. Catch up with friends on a regular basis during a planned walk.
24. March in place while you watch TV.
25. Park as far away as possible from your favorite store at the mall.
26. Select a physical activity video from the store or library.
27. Get off of the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way home or to work several times a week.
19. Show your kids the dances you used to do when you were their age.
20. Turn up the music and jam while doing household chores.
21. Deliver a message in person to a co-worker instead of e-mailing.
22. Take the stairs to your office. Or take the stairs as far as you can, and then take the elevator the rest of the way.
23. Make fewer phone calls. Catch up with friends on a regular basis during a planned walk.
24. March in place while you watch TV.
25. Park as far away as possible from your favorite store at the mall.
26. Select a physical activity video from the store or library.
27. Get off of the bus one stop early and walk the rest of the way home or to work several times a week.
Prevent Diabetes
1. Less on Your Plate, Nate.
2. Keep meat, poultry and fish portions to about 3 ounces (about the size of a deck of cards).
3. Try not to snack while cooking or cleaning the kitchen.
4. Try to eat meals and snacks at regular times every day.
5. Make sure you eat breakfast everyday.
6. Use broth and cured meats (smoked turkey and turkey bacon) in small amounts. They are high in sodium. Low sodium broths are available in cans and in powdered form.
7. Share a single dessert.
8. When eating out, have a big vegetable salad, then split an entrée with a friend or have the other half wrapped to go.
9. Stir fry, broil, or bake with non-stick spray or low-sodium broth and cook with less oil and butter.
10. Drink a glass of water 10 minutes before your meal to take the edge off your hunger.
11. Make healthy choices at fast food restaurants. Try grilled chicken (remove skin) instead of a cheeseburger. Skip the french fries and choose a salad.
12. Listen to music while you eat instead of watching TV (people tend to eat more while watching TV).
13. Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to send a signal to your brain that you're full.
14. Eat a small meal, Lucille.
15. Teaspoons, salad forks, or child-size utensils may help you take smaller bites and eat less.
16. You don't have to cut out the foods you love to eat. Just cut down on your portion size and eat it less often.
17. Make less food look like more by serving your meal on a salad or breakfast plate.
2. Keep meat, poultry and fish portions to about 3 ounces (about the size of a deck of cards).
3. Try not to snack while cooking or cleaning the kitchen.
4. Try to eat meals and snacks at regular times every day.
5. Make sure you eat breakfast everyday.
6. Use broth and cured meats (smoked turkey and turkey bacon) in small amounts. They are high in sodium. Low sodium broths are available in cans and in powdered form.
7. Share a single dessert.
8. When eating out, have a big vegetable salad, then split an entrée with a friend or have the other half wrapped to go.
9. Stir fry, broil, or bake with non-stick spray or low-sodium broth and cook with less oil and butter.
10. Drink a glass of water 10 minutes before your meal to take the edge off your hunger.
11. Make healthy choices at fast food restaurants. Try grilled chicken (remove skin) instead of a cheeseburger. Skip the french fries and choose a salad.
12. Listen to music while you eat instead of watching TV (people tend to eat more while watching TV).
13. Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to send a signal to your brain that you're full.
14. Eat a small meal, Lucille.
15. Teaspoons, salad forks, or child-size utensils may help you take smaller bites and eat less.
16. You don't have to cut out the foods you love to eat. Just cut down on your portion size and eat it less often.
17. Make less food look like more by serving your meal on a salad or breakfast plate.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes prevention is proven, possible, and powerful. Studies show that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight. You can do it by eating healthier and getting 30 minutes of physical activity 5 days a week. In other words: you don't have to knock yourself out to prevent diabetes. The key is: small steps that lead to big rewards. Learn more about your risk for developing type 2 diabetes and the small steps you can take to delay or prevent the disease and live a long, healthy life.
Diabetes Prevention
Is it possible to delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes from ever developing? Yes it is. There is a lot you can do yourself to know your risks for pre-diabetes and to take action to prevent diabetes if you have, or are at risk for, pre-diabetes.
Exercise
Exercise is also known as physical activity and includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, dancing, or working in the yard. You can earn the benefits of being physically active without going to a gym, playing sports, or using fancy equipment. When you're physically fit, you have the strength, flexibility, and endurance needed for your daily activities. Being physically active helps you feel better physically and mentally.
Weight Loss
Losing weight and keeping it off is a real challenge for most people. That's why it's important to begin a weight loss program with the help of your health care team, including, if possible, a dietitian. They can help you find ways to decrease calories but still consume the foods you enjoy. And they can suggest strategies to help you change old habits for new ones. It's important to remember that losing even a relatively small amount of weight can make a real improvement in reducing your risk for diabetes and other serious conditions.
herbs help diabetes
Many herbs supposedly have glucose-lowering effects, but there are not enough data on any herb to recommend it for use in people with diabetes. Herbs are not considered food by the Food and Drug Administration and are not tested for quality or content. Therefore, products can be promoted as helping health conditions without having to show evidence of this. Discuss the herbal dietary supplements with your doctor or dietitian before trying them. They may interact poorly with your diabetes medication.
vitamins will help diabetes
If you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, it could be causing problems with your glucose control. For instance, one study found that taking the trace element chromium improved glucose control in subjects who had a chromium deficiency. More studies need to be done. If you choose a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat each day, and keep your blood sugar close to your target range, you probably don't need to take vitamin supplements because of diabetes.
glucose control easier if I eat the same things every day
Probably, but this method of blood glucose control isn't very nutritious, not to mention boring. One of the keys to nutrition is eating a variety of foods each day. By checking your blood glucose two hours after starting to eat a meal, you can learn how different foods affect you. Over time, you will be able to predict how foods, and combinations of foods, affect your blood glucose level.
drink alcohol
Yes, in moderation. Moderation is defined as two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. A drink is a 5-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce light beer, or 1-1/2 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. Make sure that your medications don't require avoiding alcohol, and get your doctor's okay.
weight lose each week
Limiting your weight loss to 1/2 to 1 pound a week will keep you healthy, and let you enjoy the foods you love in small amounts. A slow steady weight loss is the key to keeping lost weight off.
low calorie sweeteners
Low calorie sweeteners are safe for everyone except people with phenylketonuria, who should not use aspartame. Calorie-free sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, sucralose and acesulfame-K won't increase your blood glucose level. The sugar alcohols -- xylitol, mannitol, and sorbitol -- have some calories and do slightly increase your blood glucose level. Eating too much of any of these can cause gas and diarrhea.
Overeat
Put on your walking shoes and head for the pavement. Being more active helps lower your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. Physical activity uses up extra sugar in your blood and helps your insulin work better.
Eat Lot Foods
Forget about eating with abandon. The key to healthy living is moderation. Air-popped popcorn may be low in fat, but it still has calories. And calories count. If you can control the portion sizes of the food you eat, you will be able to eat a wider variety of foods, including your favorites, and still keep your blood sugar in your target range.
Some fats better
Yes. Unsaturated fats are the healthiest for your body. This includes both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. You can find these "healthy fats" in foods like nuts, vegetable oils, olives and avocados.
The fats to cut back on are the saturated and trans fats. Saturated fats are found in full-fat dairy products like ice cream, half and half, sour cream, cheese, and meats, chicken skin, bacon and lard. Trans fats are found in margarines and shortening as well as many processed packaged foods and sweets. Trying to cut back on how much saturated and trans fat you eat is important to help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
The fats to cut back on are the saturated and trans fats. Saturated fats are found in full-fat dairy products like ice cream, half and half, sour cream, cheese, and meats, chicken skin, bacon and lard. Trans fats are found in margarines and shortening as well as many processed packaged foods and sweets. Trying to cut back on how much saturated and trans fat you eat is important to help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cut the fat in my diet
Here are some beginning hints. See a dietitian for more advice. Stir-fry foods in tiny amounts of oil and lots of seasonings. Choose nonfat or low-fat selections, such as nonfat or 1% milk or low-fat cheese. Keep portion sizes on target. Avoid fried foods -- bake, grill, broil, or roast vegetables and meat instead.
losing weight help my diabetes ?
Weight loss helps people with diabetes in two important ways. First, it lowers insulin resistance. This allows your natural insulin (in people with type 2 diabetes) to do a better job lowering blood glucose levels. If you take a diabetes medicine, losing weight lowers blood glucose and may allow you to reduce the amount you're taking, or quit taking it altogether. Second, it improves blood fat and blood pressure levels. People with diabetes are about twice as likely to get cardiovascular disease as most people. Lowering blood fats and blood pressure is a way to reduce that risk.
Eat foods with sugar
For almost every person with diabetes, the answer is yes! Eating a piece of cake made with sugar will raise your blood glucose level. So will eating corn on the cob, a tomato sandwich, or lima beans. The truth is that sugar has gotten a bad reputation. People with diabetes can and do eat sugar. In your body, it becomes glucose, but so do the other foods mentioned above. With sugary foods, the rule is moderation. Eat too much, and 1) you'll send your blood glucose level up higher than you expected; 2) you'll fill up but without the nutrients that come with vegetables and grains; and 3) you'll gain weight. So, don't pass up a slice of birthday cake. Instead, eat a little less bread or potato, and replace it with the cake. Taking a brisk walk to burn some calories is also always helpful.
Why dietitian
Registered dietitians (RDs) have training and expertise in how the body uses food. RDs who understand diabetes can teach you how the food you eat changes your blood glucose level and how to coordinate your diabetes medications and eating. Do you know how many calories you should eat each day? How to cut down on the fat in your meals? How to make eating time more interesting? An RD can help you learn the answers to these, and lots of other questions. Your dietitian will work with you to create a healthy eating plan that includes your favorite foods.
Reading Food Labels
Reading labels can help you make wise food choices. Most packaged foods in the grocery store list nutrition information on the package in a section called the Nutrition Facts.
* The Nutrition Facts tell you the serving size and the amount of various nutrients such as total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber per serving.
* Nutrient content claims such as "low fat" provide a reliable description of the product.
* The list of ingredients shows the ingredients in descending order by weight.
* Foods that are exempt from the label include foods in very small packages, foods prepared in the store, and foods made by small manufacturers.
The Nutrition Facts
Here's an example of a Nutrition Facts section. At the top, you'll see the serving size and the number of servings per container. The information on the label is for the serving listed.
The serving on the food label may not be the same as the serving size in your food plan or the serving you normally eat.
If you eat twice the serving listed on the label, you would need to double all the numbers in the Nutrition Facts section.
For example, if you usually eat 2 cups of chili with beans, you'll need to double all of the numbers in this Nutrition Facts section.
* The Nutrition Facts tell you the serving size and the amount of various nutrients such as total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber per serving.
* Nutrient content claims such as "low fat" provide a reliable description of the product.
* The list of ingredients shows the ingredients in descending order by weight.
* Foods that are exempt from the label include foods in very small packages, foods prepared in the store, and foods made by small manufacturers.
The Nutrition Facts
Here's an example of a Nutrition Facts section. At the top, you'll see the serving size and the number of servings per container. The information on the label is for the serving listed.
The serving on the food label may not be the same as the serving size in your food plan or the serving you normally eat.
If you eat twice the serving listed on the label, you would need to double all the numbers in the Nutrition Facts section.
For example, if you usually eat 2 cups of chili with beans, you'll need to double all of the numbers in this Nutrition Facts section.
Making Healthy Food Choices
Knowing what to eat can be confusing. Everywhere you turn, there is news about what is or isn't good for you. Some basic principles have weathered the fad diets, and have stood the test of time. Here are a few tips on making healthful food choices for you and your entire family.
* Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety. Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.
* Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. Try brown rice with your stir fry or whole wheat spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce.
* Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans) and lentils into your meals.
* Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
* Choose lean meats like cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin" such as pork loin and sirloin. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.
* Choose non-fat dairy such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese.
* Choose water and calorie-free "diet" drinks instead of regular soda, fruit punch, sweet tea and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
* Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats that can be high in saturated and trans fats. Remember that fats are high in calories. If you're trying to lose weight, watch your portion sizes of added fats.
* Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full-fat ice cream.
* Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch your portion sizes.
* Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety. Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.
* Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. Try brown rice with your stir fry or whole wheat spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce.
* Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans) and lentils into your meals.
* Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
* Choose lean meats like cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin" such as pork loin and sirloin. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.
* Choose non-fat dairy such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese.
* Choose water and calorie-free "diet" drinks instead of regular soda, fruit punch, sweet tea and other sugar-sweetened drinks.
* Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats that can be high in saturated and trans fats. Remember that fats are high in calories. If you're trying to lose weight, watch your portion sizes of added fats.
* Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full-fat ice cream.
* Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch your portion sizes.
Diabetes: Heart Disease and Stroke
Most people with diabetes have health problems -- or risk factors -- such as high blood pressure and cholesterol that increase one's risk for heart disease and stroke. When combined with diabetes, these risk factors add up to big trouble. In fact, more than 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. With diabetes, heart attacks occur earlier in life and often result in death. By managing diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, people with diabetes can reduce their risk.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:
* Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
* Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others.
* Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
* Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
Diabetes Symptoms
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.
Some diabetes symptoms include:
* Frequent urination
* Excessive thirst
* Extreme hunger
* Unusual weight loss
* Increased fatigue
* Irritability
* Blurry vision
Some diabetes symptoms include:
* Frequent urination
* Excessive thirst
* Extreme hunger
* Unusual weight loss
* Increased fatigue
* Irritability
* Blurry vision
Diseases suspected or theorized to be linked to autoimmunity are:
* Chagas' disease
* Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
* Endometriosis
* Hidradenitis suppurativa
* Interstitial cystitis
* Morphea
* Neuromyotonia
* Narcolepsy
* Schizophrenia.
* Vitiligo
* Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
* Endometriosis
* Hidradenitis suppurativa
* Interstitial cystitis
* Morphea
* Neuromyotonia
* Narcolepsy
* Schizophrenia.
* Vitiligo
Vitiligo (also known as leukoderma)
is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin.
Temporal arteritis (also known as "giant cell arteritis")
is an inflammation of blood vessels, most commonly the large and medium arteries of the head. Untreated, the disorder can lead to significant vision loss.
Sjögren's syndrome
is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva.
Reiter's syndrome
seems to be an autoimmune attack on various body systems in response to a bacterial infection and the body's confusion over the HLA-B27 marker
Rheumatoid arthritis
is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body's immune system to attack the bone joints.
Primary biliary cirrhosis
appears to be an autoimmune disease that affects the biliary epithelial cells (BECs) of the small bile duct in the liver. Although the cause is yet to be determined, most of the patients (>90%) appear to have auto-mitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) against pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC), an enzyme that is found in the mitochondria.
Polyarthritis in dogs
is an immune reaction severely affecting the joints of dogs. Although rare and of unknown cause it can render a dog immobile even at a very young age. Treatment includes cortisone-type drugs.
Pernicious anaemia
is an autoimmune disorder characterised by anaemia due to malabsorption of vitamin B12
Pemphigus
is an autoimmune disorder that causes blistering and raw sores on skin and mucous membranes.
Ord's thyroiditis
is a thyroiditis similar to Hashimoto's disease, except that the thyroid is reduced in size. In Europe, this form of thyroid inflammation is more common than Hashimoto's disease.
Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome (OMS)
is a neurological disorder that appears to the result of an autoimmune attack on the nervous system. Symptoms include opsoclonus, myoclonus, ataxia, intention tremor, dysphasia, dysarthria, mutism, hypotonia, lethargy, irritability or malaise. About half of all OMS cases occur in association with neuroblastoma.
Myasthenia gravis
is a disorder of neuromuscular transmission leading to fluctuating weakness and fatigue. Weakness is caused by circulating antibodies that block (antagonist) acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction.
Multiple sclerosis
is a disorder of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) characterised by decreased nerve function due to myelin loss and secondary axonal damage.
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
has features of other connective tissues diseases — lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and polymyositis. The presence of a specific antibody — called U1-RNP is needed for diagnosis.
Lupus erythematosus
is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease wherein the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue. This attack results in inflammation and brings about symptoms. This is a "Non-organ-specific" type of autoimmune disease.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
is an autoimmune disease where the body produces anti-platelet antibodies resulting in a low platelet count
Hashimoto's disease
is a common form of hypothyroidism, characterised by initial inflammation of the thyroid, and, later, dysfunction and goiter. There are several characteristic antibodies (e.g., anti-thyroglobulin).
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system (i.e., not the brain and spinal column). It is also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuritis and Landry's ascending paralysis.
Graves' disease
is the most common form of hyperthyroidism, and is caused by anti-thyroid antibodies that have the effect of stimulating (agonist) the thyroid into overproduction of thyroid hormone.
Goodpasture's syndrome
is a disease characterised by rapid destruction of the kidneys and haemorrhaging of the lungs through autoimmune reaction against an antigen found in both organs.
Gestational pemphigoid
is a pregnancy-related blistering condition where autoantibodies are directed against the skin.
Diabetes mellitus type 1
when it is characterized by a deficiency or absence of insulin production (Type I), is often the consequence of an autoimmune attack on the insulin-producing beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.
Crohn's disease
is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. Major symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. There is also a theory that Crohn's Disease is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis.
Celiac disease
is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the proximal portion of the small intestine caused by exposure to certain dietary gluten proteins.
Autoimmune Oophoritis
is a disorder in which the immune system attacks the female reproductive organs.
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS)
affects the blood-clotting process. It causes blood clots to form in veins and/or arteries.
Ankylosing spondylitis
is a chronic, painful, progressive inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting spine and sacroiliac joints, causing eventual fusion of the spine.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
is a form of encephalitis caused by an autoimmune reaction and typically occurring a few days or weeks after a viral infection or a vaccination.
Gender influence of autoimmune diseases
Women tend to be affected more often by autoimmune disorders; nearly 79% of autoimmune disease patients in the USA are women. Also they tend to appear during or shortly after puberty. It is not known why this is the case, although hormone levels have been shown to affect the severity of some autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Other causes may include the presence of fetal cells in the maternal bloodstream
Autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases arise from an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. In other words, the body attacks its own cells. Autoimmune diseases are a major cause of immune-mediated diseases.
Symptoms of Penile Cancer
Penile cancer is rare in the United States and Europe. it is more commonly found in southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa. Penile cancer affects about 1500 men each year in the United States, and about 600 in the UK.
Symptoms of penile cancer are most commonly noticed in the form of a sore, lesion, or growth on or within the penis. Other symptoms of penile cancer include bleeding or discharge from the penis.
On the average, men wait about a year after experiencing symptoms to go to the doctor to get the problem checked out when it comes to penile problems. Do not do this if you are experiencing any of these symptoms! The earlier penile cancer is detected, the more treatable it is! Not to mention, the earlier it is detected, the lesser chance a penectomy will have to be performed. A penectomy is the partial or full removal of the penis.
Symptoms of penile cancer are most commonly noticed in the form of a sore, lesion, or growth on or within the penis. Other symptoms of penile cancer include bleeding or discharge from the penis.
On the average, men wait about a year after experiencing symptoms to go to the doctor to get the problem checked out when it comes to penile problems. Do not do this if you are experiencing any of these symptoms! The earlier penile cancer is detected, the more treatable it is! Not to mention, the earlier it is detected, the lesser chance a penectomy will have to be performed. A penectomy is the partial or full removal of the penis.
Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
Many times there is a delay in diagnosing pancreatic cancer because the symptoms are also associated with many other illnesses. The symptoms experienced do not specify or exactly indicate the disease. Soem doctors may feel the symptoms are caused by other illnesses.
It is known that at least 50% of pancreatic cancer patients experience jaundice, a yellowing of the skin.
Pancreatic cancer symptoms also experienced include:
* Weight loss
* Glucose intolerance
* Fatigue
* Abdominal discomfort or pain
It is known that at least 50% of pancreatic cancer patients experience jaundice, a yellowing of the skin.
Pancreatic cancer symptoms also experienced include:
* Weight loss
* Glucose intolerance
* Fatigue
* Abdominal discomfort or pain
Symptoms of Lymphoma
Lymphoma symptoms are sometimes very similar to that of other illnesses, so it may be difficult to diagnose initially. At times, early diagnosis may not be possible for this reason and because lymphoma may not present symptoms in the early stages.
General symptoms of lymphoma include:
* Swelling of a lymph node
* Unintended weight loss
* Fatigue
* Night sweats
* Fevers
* Feeling itchy without an apparent cause
General symptoms of lymphoma include:
* Swelling of a lymph node
* Unintended weight loss
* Fatigue
* Night sweats
* Fevers
* Feeling itchy without an apparent cause
Colon Cancer Symptoms
A Word About Colon Cancer Symptoms: Colon cancer does not always present symptoms. Colon cancer symptoms sometimes do not appear until the disease has progressed into an advanced stage.
Bleeding - Blood in Stool:
This is the most commonly experienced colon cancer symptom. As a tumor grows larger, the passage of feces can cause the tumor to bleed. it is common to see blood if the tumor is near the anus, but it is much more common for the blood to be hidden inside the stools.
Weight Loss:
An unexpected weight loss accompanied by other symptoms can indicate colon cancer. The pain and discomfort caused by a tumor can lead to loss of appetite, which in turn results in weight loss.
Changes in Bowel Habits:
If you are consistently constipated or have diarrhea, this must be evaluated by a physician. Changes in bowel habits also include gas and producing thinner stools. Thinner stools are usually the result of a tumor obstructing the passage of feces. This is one of the more common colon cancer symptoms.
Abdominal Discomfort:
Abdominal discomfort can mean many things - bloating, swelling, cramping and feeling full.
Abdominal Pain:
Swelling and pain of the abdomen are also symptoms of colon cancer. This usually occurs when the intestine is blocked by a tumor. If the tumor grows large, then nausea and vomiting can occur.
Fatigue:
Fatigue is a symptom of many cancers. It can also be a symptom of many other conditions that aren't cancer related. Fatigue experienced with cancer can be mild or severe.
Bleeding - Blood in Stool:
This is the most commonly experienced colon cancer symptom. As a tumor grows larger, the passage of feces can cause the tumor to bleed. it is common to see blood if the tumor is near the anus, but it is much more common for the blood to be hidden inside the stools.
Weight Loss:
An unexpected weight loss accompanied by other symptoms can indicate colon cancer. The pain and discomfort caused by a tumor can lead to loss of appetite, which in turn results in weight loss.
Changes in Bowel Habits:
If you are consistently constipated or have diarrhea, this must be evaluated by a physician. Changes in bowel habits also include gas and producing thinner stools. Thinner stools are usually the result of a tumor obstructing the passage of feces. This is one of the more common colon cancer symptoms.
Abdominal Discomfort:
Abdominal discomfort can mean many things - bloating, swelling, cramping and feeling full.
Abdominal Pain:
Swelling and pain of the abdomen are also symptoms of colon cancer. This usually occurs when the intestine is blocked by a tumor. If the tumor grows large, then nausea and vomiting can occur.
Fatigue:
Fatigue is a symptom of many cancers. It can also be a symptom of many other conditions that aren't cancer related. Fatigue experienced with cancer can be mild or severe.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer symptoms do not usually appear until the disease has spread. However, there are symptoms of prostate cancer to watch out for, especially problems with urination. As prostate cancer advances, it constricts the urethra causing difficulties in urination. Difficulties with urination are a common prostate cancer symptom.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
* burning or pain during urination
* inability to urinate
* frequent nocturnal urination
* weak urine stream
* blood in urine
* pelvic pain
* back pain
* pain in hips
* weight loss
Prostate cancer symptoms do not usually appear until the disease has spread. However, there are symptoms of prostate cancer to watch out for, especially problems with urination. As prostate cancer advances, it constricts the urethra causing difficulties in urination. Difficulties with urination are a common prostate cancer symptom.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
* burning or pain during urination
* inability to urinate
* frequent nocturnal urination
* weak urine stream
* blood in urine
* pelvic pain
* back pain
* pain in hips
* weight loss
Stomach Cancer Symptoms:
Many times, stomach cancer does not present any symptoms in the early stages. It is so important to talk about any symptoms or discomforts you are experiencing early on. These symptoms of stomach cancer are also symptoms of many other illnesses.
Blood in the stool:
Seeing blood in the stools is a symptom of stomach cancer. Sometimes, you cannot always see blood in the stools, as it is within them. Blood can also be detected with a stool sample.
Losing weight without trying:
If you have experienced a weight loss and haven't been try to lose weight, you really should get checked out by a doctor. Unintended weight loss can mean many things, and are not always indicative of cancer.
Nausea and/or vomitting:
Feeling nauseous and vomiting that lasts more than a day or two is a symptom of stomach cancer, also. Persistent stomach upset is not only uncomfortable, but harsh on the stomach and esophagus.
Loss of appetite:
Not feeling like eating for a day or two can be okay, but anything longer should be reported to your doctor.
Do you bloat, especially after eating?: This is one of the more common symptoms of stomach cancer. If you are bloated a lot, try to take notice if it occurs after eating. Keep in mind, that bloating in general is also a symptom.
Abdominal pains and discomfort:
This can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. This is the symptom of stomach cancer that usually prompts people to get care.
Changes in bowel habits:
Diarrhea and/ or constipation can be symptoms of stomach cancer. If ignored, both can lead to other medical problems.
Blood in the stool:
Seeing blood in the stools is a symptom of stomach cancer. Sometimes, you cannot always see blood in the stools, as it is within them. Blood can also be detected with a stool sample.
Losing weight without trying:
If you have experienced a weight loss and haven't been try to lose weight, you really should get checked out by a doctor. Unintended weight loss can mean many things, and are not always indicative of cancer.
Nausea and/or vomitting:
Feeling nauseous and vomiting that lasts more than a day or two is a symptom of stomach cancer, also. Persistent stomach upset is not only uncomfortable, but harsh on the stomach and esophagus.
Loss of appetite:
Not feeling like eating for a day or two can be okay, but anything longer should be reported to your doctor.
Do you bloat, especially after eating?: This is one of the more common symptoms of stomach cancer. If you are bloated a lot, try to take notice if it occurs after eating. Keep in mind, that bloating in general is also a symptom.
Abdominal pains and discomfort:
This can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. This is the symptom of stomach cancer that usually prompts people to get care.
Changes in bowel habits:
Diarrhea and/ or constipation can be symptoms of stomach cancer. If ignored, both can lead to other medical problems.
Breast Cancer Symptoms
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is estimated 1 in every 7 American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Two hundred and twenty thousand American women will develop breast cancer this year.
Breast Cancer Symptoms
Reported breast cancer symptoms include:
* discharge from the nipple(clear or bloody)
* persistent tenderness of the breast
* pain in the nipple
* swelling or mass in the armpit (lymph nodes)
* inverted or scaly nipples
* a lump that can be felt, no matter how small
* swelling of the breast
Breast Cancer Symptoms
Reported breast cancer symptoms include:
* discharge from the nipple(clear or bloody)
* persistent tenderness of the breast
* pain in the nipple
* swelling or mass in the armpit (lymph nodes)
* inverted or scaly nipples
* a lump that can be felt, no matter how small
* swelling of the breast
Symptoms of Leukemia
Leukemia is a disease that affects both children and adults. It begins in the bone marrow and spreads to other parts of the body. Leukemia symptoms can occur all of a sudden or gradually progress.
The symptoms of leukemia are broad, but there are specific symptoms of leukemia to keep an eye out for:
* fever
* infection
* excessive bruising
* fatigue
* physical exercise intolerance
* abdominal pain, or generally feeling fullness
* weight loss
* abnormal bleeding
* enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and/or liver
* weakness
The symptoms of leukemia are broad, but there are specific symptoms of leukemia to keep an eye out for:
* fever
* infection
* excessive bruising
* fatigue
* physical exercise intolerance
* abdominal pain, or generally feeling fullness
* weight loss
* abnormal bleeding
* enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and/or liver
* weakness
Kidney Cancer Symptoms
There are many variations of kidney cancer. The most commonly diagnosed type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma. It accounts for more than 85% of kidney cancer diagnosis'.
The most commonly experienced kidney cancer symptoms (renal cell carcinoma) are:
* Chronic fatigue
* Unexplained, rapid weightloss
* Leg and ankle swelling
* Hypertension (high blood pressure)
* Fever
* Presence of blood in urine (seen either by the eye, or microscopically)
* Pain in side or lower back
* Mass or lump in the abdomen
The most commonly experienced kidney cancer symptoms (renal cell carcinoma) are:
* Chronic fatigue
* Unexplained, rapid weightloss
* Leg and ankle swelling
* Hypertension (high blood pressure)
* Fever
* Presence of blood in urine (seen either by the eye, or microscopically)
* Pain in side or lower back
* Mass or lump in the abdomen
Sypmtoms of endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer symptoms are often what prompt women to seek medical attention. Most of the time, the disease remains silent until it has spread to nearby tissues and organs.
Common Endometrial Cancer Symptoms
* abnormal bleeding- heavy bleeding between periods, or heavy bleeding during irregular periods
* pain during sexual intercourse
* pelvic pain or pain in the legs or back
* difficulty urinating or pain during urination
* enlarged uterus found upon medical exam
* vaginal discharge that can be thick or watery; pink or brown; and foul smelling
* unexpected weight loss
Common Endometrial Cancer Symptoms
* abnormal bleeding- heavy bleeding between periods, or heavy bleeding during irregular periods
* pain during sexual intercourse
* pelvic pain or pain in the legs or back
* difficulty urinating or pain during urination
* enlarged uterus found upon medical exam
* vaginal discharge that can be thick or watery; pink or brown; and foul smelling
* unexpected weight loss
Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Cancer of the cervix is a slow moving disease. It initially affects the cervix (the opening to the uterus). Prior to becoming cancerous, cervical cells change in shape or formation. This process is called dysplasia. Dysplasia simply means changes have occurred within the cells and could later become cancerous.
Although symptoms are not usually present until the cancer has invaded surrounding tissue, there are signs to look out for:
* Abnormal Bleeding
* Unusual Heavy Discharge
* Pelvic pain
* Pain during urination
* Bleeding between regular menstrual periods or after sexual intercourse, douching or a pelvic exam
Although symptoms are not usually present until the cancer has invaded surrounding tissue, there are signs to look out for:
* Abnormal Bleeding
* Unusual Heavy Discharge
* Pelvic pain
* Pain during urination
* Bleeding between regular menstrual periods or after sexual intercourse, douching or a pelvic exam
Bladder Cancer Symptoms
Bladder cancer is common disease in the United States. Research tells us that it occurs mainly in industrialized countries, such as the US, France, and Canada.
Bladder cancer symptoms are few, yet very noticeable. Bladder cancer symptoms include:
* Blood in the urine: The presence of blood in urine, is called hematuria. Blood can either be seen by the eye, in which it is called gross hematuria. Blood can also be seen under a microscope, and it is then called microscopic hematuria.
* Pain during urination: Pain during urination is called dysuria. Pain can range from mild to severe.
* Frequent urination: Having to urinate often and during the night is also a symptom.
Bladder cancer symptoms are few, yet very noticeable. Bladder cancer symptoms include:
* Blood in the urine: The presence of blood in urine, is called hematuria. Blood can either be seen by the eye, in which it is called gross hematuria. Blood can also be seen under a microscope, and it is then called microscopic hematuria.
* Pain during urination: Pain during urination is called dysuria. Pain can range from mild to severe.
* Frequent urination: Having to urinate often and during the night is also a symptom.
symptoms of anal cancer
Anal cancer is a disease that affects the anus, the opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.
Common symptoms of anal cancer include:
* Changes in bowel habits
* A lump located near the anus
* Anal or rectal bleeding
* Anal discharge, or itching
* Pain in or around the anus
Common symptoms of anal cancer include:
* Changes in bowel habits
* A lump located near the anus
* Anal or rectal bleeding
* Anal discharge, or itching
* Pain in or around the anus
Types of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays are the most common cause of the disease. In fact over 1,000,000 people are affected each year.
Skin cancer can be dvided into three different types of cancer.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
These carcinomas are found usually in places on the body that have been exposed to the sun, like ears, the face and the mouth.
Symptoms include a bump that turns in to an open sore (ulceration, reddish, flat spot that is sometimes crusty, a bump that gets larger and a sore that won't heal.
Left untreated, it can spread quickly to other parts of the body, like the lymphatic system, bloodstream, and nerve routes.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Accounting for more than 75% of skin cancers diagnosed, basal cell carcinoma is the most commonly developed skin cancer.
These carcinomas are most commonly found on the face, neck, and hands. It is considered highly treatable and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
Symptoms include a sore that oozes or bleeds, a redness area that is irritated, a yellow or white area that resembles a scar, and a pink pearly bump.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the most dangerous and deadly type of skin cancer.It can develop on any part of the body, however the arms, legs and trunk are the most common area of the body. When detected early, it is considered highly treatable.
Symptoms include a mole, freckle, or new/existing spot that changes color in size, shape, and color. It may have an irregular outline and possible be more than one color.
Your best defense in preventing skin cancer is to avoid excessive exposure to the sun. When you are outdoors, be sure to always wear a sunscreen, and stay in a shady area if possible!
Skin cancer can be dvided into three different types of cancer.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
These carcinomas are found usually in places on the body that have been exposed to the sun, like ears, the face and the mouth.
Symptoms include a bump that turns in to an open sore (ulceration, reddish, flat spot that is sometimes crusty, a bump that gets larger and a sore that won't heal.
Left untreated, it can spread quickly to other parts of the body, like the lymphatic system, bloodstream, and nerve routes.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Accounting for more than 75% of skin cancers diagnosed, basal cell carcinoma is the most commonly developed skin cancer.
These carcinomas are most commonly found on the face, neck, and hands. It is considered highly treatable and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
Symptoms include a sore that oozes or bleeds, a redness area that is irritated, a yellow or white area that resembles a scar, and a pink pearly bump.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the most dangerous and deadly type of skin cancer.It can develop on any part of the body, however the arms, legs and trunk are the most common area of the body. When detected early, it is considered highly treatable.
Symptoms include a mole, freckle, or new/existing spot that changes color in size, shape, and color. It may have an irregular outline and possible be more than one color.
Your best defense in preventing skin cancer is to avoid excessive exposure to the sun. When you are outdoors, be sure to always wear a sunscreen, and stay in a shady area if possible!
Lung Cancer Symptoms
Lung cancer symptoms are commonly not experienced until the disease had advanced, sometimes delaying diagnosis. The symptoms of lung cancer also mimic the symptoms of other benign illnesses.
The most common lung cancer symptoms experienced are :
* Onset of wheezing
* Recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis
* Shortness of breath
* A persistent cough that does not go away
* Coughing up blood
* Hoarseness
* Weight loss or loss of appetite
The most common lung cancer symptoms experienced are :
* Onset of wheezing
* Recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis
* Shortness of breath
* A persistent cough that does not go away
* Coughing up blood
* Hoarseness
* Weight loss or loss of appetite
Cancer Affecting The Skin
* Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
* Kaposi's Sarcoma
* Melanoma
* Merkel Cell Carcinoma
* Skin Cancer
* Kaposi's Sarcoma
* Melanoma
* Merkel Cell Carcinoma
* Skin Cancer
Types of Cancer Affecting the Blood/Hematologic System
Lymphoma
* AIDS-Related Lymphoma
* Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
* Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Adult
* Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Childhood
* Mycosis Fungoides
* Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Adult
* Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Childhood
* Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
* Sezary Syndrome
* T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous
* Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
* AIDS-Related Lymphoma
* Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
* Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Adult
* Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Childhood
* Mycosis Fungoides
* Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Adult
* Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Childhood
* Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
* Sezary Syndrome
* T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous
* Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia
Types of Cancer Affecting the Blood/Hematologic System
Leukemia
* Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Adult
* Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood
* Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Adult
* Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood
* Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
* Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
* Hairy Cell Leukemia
* Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Adult
* Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood
* Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Adult
* Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood
* Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
* Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
* Hairy Cell Leukemia
Types of Cancer Affecting the Head and Neck
* Hypopharyngeal Cancer
* Laryngeal Cancer
* Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
* Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary
* Nasopharyngeal Cancer
* Oropharyngeal Cancer
* Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
* Parathyroid Cancer
* Salivary Gland Cancer
* Laryngeal Cancer
* Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
* Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary
* Nasopharyngeal Cancer
* Oropharyngeal Cancer
* Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
* Parathyroid Cancer
* Salivary Gland Cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
* Cervical Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
* Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
* Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor
* Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumor
* Uterine Sarcoma
* Vaginal Cancer
* Vulvar Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
* Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
* Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor
* Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumor
* Uterine Sarcoma
* Vaginal Cancer
* Vulvar Cancer
Genitourinary Cancers
* Bladder Cancer
* Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
* Penile Cancer
* Prostate Cancer
* Renal Pelvis and Ureter Cancer, Transitional Cell
* Testicular Cancer
* Urethral Cancer
* Wilms' Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors
* Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
* Penile Cancer
* Prostate Cancer
* Renal Pelvis and Ureter Cancer, Transitional Cell
* Testicular Cancer
* Urethral Cancer
* Wilms' Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors
Types of Cancer Affecting the Endocrine System
* Adrenocortical Carcinoma
* Carcinoid Tumor, Gastrointestinal
* Islet Cell Carcinoma (Endocrine Pancreas)
* Parathyroid Cancer
* Pheochromocytoma
* Pituitary Tumor
* Thyroid Cancer
* Carcinoid Tumor, Gastrointestinal
* Islet Cell Carcinoma (Endocrine Pancreas)
* Parathyroid Cancer
* Pheochromocytoma
* Pituitary Tumor
* Thyroid Cancer
Types of Cancer Affeccting the Digestive/Gastrointestinal System
* Anal Cancer
* Bile Duct Cancer, Extrahepatic
* Carcinoid Tumor, Gastrointestinal
* Colon Cancer
* Esophageal Cancer
* Gallbladder Cancer
* Liver Cancer, Adult Primary
* Liver Cancer, Childhood[
* Pancreatic Cancer
* Rectal Cancer
* Small Intestine Cancer
* Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
* Bile Duct Cancer, Extrahepatic
* Carcinoid Tumor, Gastrointestinal
* Colon Cancer
* Esophageal Cancer
* Gallbladder Cancer
* Liver Cancer, Adult Primary
* Liver Cancer, Childhood[
* Pancreatic Cancer
* Rectal Cancer
* Small Intestine Cancer
* Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Types of Cancer Affecting the Brain
* Adult Brain Tumor
* Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood
* Cerebellar Astrocytoma, Childhood
* Cerebral Astrocytoma/Malignant Glioma, Childhood
* Ependymoma, Childhood
* Medulloblastoma, Childhood
* Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors and Pineoblastoma, Childhood
* Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma, Childhood
* Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood
* Cerebellar Astrocytoma, Childhood
* Cerebral Astrocytoma/Malignant Glioma, Childhood
* Ependymoma, Childhood
* Medulloblastoma, Childhood
* Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors and Pineoblastoma, Childhood
* Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma, Childhood
General Symptoms of Cancer
There are over one hundred different types of cancer. They are all unique with their own symptoms and characteristics. Each cancer affects the body in a different way.
Although cancers differ greatly, there are a few cancer symptoms that are commonly experienced by most cancer patients.
Symptoms of cancer include:
* Persistent Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most commonly experienced cancer symptom. It is usually more common when the cancer is advanced, but still occurs in the early stages.
* Unintentional Weightloss
Losing 10 or more pounds without dieting or intending to lose weight can be one of the first symptoms experienced with cancer.
* Fever
Most cancer patients experience a fever at some point. It may be due to the disease affecting their immune system, the cancer itself, or a response to treatment. Fever normally occurs as the cancer progresses.
* Changes To the Skin
Skin changes such as jaundice, darkening of the skin, abnormal hair growth, reddening, and skin itchiness can indicate certain types of cancers.
* Pain
Pain is normally present when the cancer has progressed. However, it can be indicative early on of some cancers, such as bone cancers.
Specific Symptoms of Different Types of Cancer
* Lung Cancer
* Skin Cancer
* Anal Cancer
* Bladder Cancer
* Cervical Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Kidney Cancer
* Leukemia
* Breast Cancer
* Stomach Cancer
* Prostate Cancer
* Colon Cancer
* Lymphoma
* Pancreatic Cancer
* Penile Cancer
Although cancers differ greatly, there are a few cancer symptoms that are commonly experienced by most cancer patients.
Symptoms of cancer include:
* Persistent Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most commonly experienced cancer symptom. It is usually more common when the cancer is advanced, but still occurs in the early stages.
* Unintentional Weightloss
Losing 10 or more pounds without dieting or intending to lose weight can be one of the first symptoms experienced with cancer.
* Fever
Most cancer patients experience a fever at some point. It may be due to the disease affecting their immune system, the cancer itself, or a response to treatment. Fever normally occurs as the cancer progresses.
* Changes To the Skin
Skin changes such as jaundice, darkening of the skin, abnormal hair growth, reddening, and skin itchiness can indicate certain types of cancers.
* Pain
Pain is normally present when the cancer has progressed. However, it can be indicative early on of some cancers, such as bone cancers.
Specific Symptoms of Different Types of Cancer
* Lung Cancer
* Skin Cancer
* Anal Cancer
* Bladder Cancer
* Cervical Cancer
* Endometrial Cancer
* Kidney Cancer
* Leukemia
* Breast Cancer
* Stomach Cancer
* Prostate Cancer
* Colon Cancer
* Lymphoma
* Pancreatic Cancer
* Penile Cancer
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