Stages of Malignant Mesothelioma

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Staging is a way for doctors to explain patients and to others about the current condition of disease. It describes how advanced the disease is and how far the cancer has spread in the body. Due to the aggressive nature of mesothelioma staging is a key part of proper diagnosis and treatment. There are four primary stages of mesothelioma.

Stage 1:

At this point cancer is in its early development phase and tumors are at their point of origin. They may have also grown in to the covering of heart and diaphragm on the same side.

Life Expectancy:

Survival rate is highest at this stage.

• Significantly better that those with later stages
• Patients may live three years or longer
• Median life expectancy is 21 months

However, at this stage usually symptoms does not appear, therefore, mesothelioma is difficult to be diagnosed at that stage.

Stage 2:

At this stage cancer has started to spread and symptoms are unclear and mild. It is sometime even difficult for doctors to differentiate between cancer and other illnesses signs.

Symptoms:

• People with peritoneal mesothelioma may lose weight but yet feel bloated.

Life Expectancy:

Survival rate is close to stage 1. According to some studies, some patients diagnosed at this point survive for years. However, 

• Median life expectancy is 19 months

Stage 3:

On this stage cancer may have spread to several locations on the same side of the body such as lymph nodes, esophagus, muscles, ribs, heart and the chest wall.

Symptoms Pleural mesothelioma:

• Intense Chest Pain
• More difficulty in breathing 

Symptoms Peritoneal mesothelioma:

• Bowel obstruction and pain
• Discomfort in other body parts

Life Expectancy:

• Median life expectancy is 16 months.
• Surgery may still be an option and chemotherapy can extend survival

Stage 4:

About 30% of patients are diagnosed at that stage. At that stage tumors have spread throughout the body. It could be present in any part of the body. It could be present on the liver, in the brain, bones or anywhere else. Surgery is usually not effective at this stage.

Symptoms:

• Extreme difficulty in breathing
• Severe chest pain
• Digestive problems
• Difficulty swallowing and eating

Life Expectancy:

• Median life expectancy is 12 months or less.
• Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other treatments can extend survival

Survival duration with respect to stages

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Mesothelioma

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Mesothelium:

It is the thin layer that covers and protect many internal organs of our body.

Mesothelioma:

It is a rare form of cancer affecting mesothelium. It is an aggressive form of cancer. It is further classified different types based on what part of the mesothelium is affected.

Pleural mesothelioma:

Pleural mesothelioma from inhaling phase to lung cell damage and tumor growth phase

It most often starts in the covering of lungs which is called pleural mesothelioma. When someone inhaled asbestos fibers, these lodge in mesothelium tissue. These fibers cause cellular damage that results in tumor growth. Chest pain under the rib cage Other symptoms include:

• Painful coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest
• Unexplained weight loss

Peritoneal mesothelioma:

When mesothelioma starts in the abdomen. Its Symptoms include:

• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal swelling
• Lumps of tissue in the abdomen
• Unexplained weight loss

Common Causes:

Asbestos is a mineral that founds naturally in the environment. It is a group of minerals with thin microscopic fibers. In the mining process or in the process of removing asbestos insulations, these fibers are released in the air. Inhaling or swallowing these fibers leads to serious health problems. As many as 75% of mesothelioma cases can be linked to exposure to asbestos at work.

Other Causes:

Zeolites: These are minerals. Erionite is one of them that is common in the soil in some areas of Turkey. Exposure to erionite is believed to be responsible for high rates of mesothelioma in those areas.

Radiation: A few published reports of mesotheliomas that developed following exposure to high doses of radiation to the chest or abdomen or after injections of thorium dioxide (Thorotrast).

SV40 virus: According to American Cancer Institute, some laboratory animal studies have raised the possibility that infection with the simian virus 40 (SV40) might increase the risk of developing mesothelioma.

Genetics: According to some experts, some people may be genetically predisposed to mesothelioma.

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Deal With Menopause Symptoms

♠ Posted by Creative Blogger in Menopause , Women

Hot flash, sweating, difficulty in sleeping, fast changes in mood, headache and many more other symptoms are related with your menopause. Tackling with these symptoms is necessary for a peaceful and happy living. Following are some ways to tackle these symptoms:

1: Hot Flash and Sweating:

Figure out symptoms:

While feeling hot flash you can experience

• Tingling in your fingers
• Faster heart beat than usual
• Skin starting to feel hot
• Your face getting red
• Sweating

Methods to cool down:

Handle hot flash with breaths in and breaths out

• Take slow deep breaths in the nose (inhale) and out the mouth (exhale)
• Sipping ice water at the start of a hot flash
• Wearing cotton night clothes and use cotton bed linens
• Eating a well-balanced diet
• Exercising regularly
• Put a bag of frozen peas under your pillow. Flip the pillow through the night and put your face on the cool side.

You should also note down the environmental or dietary factors that bring upon your hot flashes such as hot room, stress, caffeine, alcohol etc. You can control hot flashes by avoiding these things.

2: Mood Highs and Lows: 

Mood swings due to menopause

Mood swings are very common in women around the time of menopause. Yoga and other relaxing exercises can help here to change your mood. A low-dose birth control pill, antidepressants, and even alternative treatments are sometimes recommended for mood changes.

3: Headache:

Headache in menopause

If you already have Migraines then they can worsen at or around the time of menopause. If you have not before they can show up for the first time.

Solution:

• Note down what triggers them and solve them accordingly
• If hunger is a trigger then eat small meal through the day
• If Lack of sleep is trigger then take a complete nap

3: Hair Problems:

• Hair can thin or shed faster
• Increasing hairs on chin and cheek

Solution:

• Avoid coloring products with harsh chemicals
• Avoid sun as it will dry your hairs
• Contact a skin doctor for unwanted facial hair i.e. for methods of removal

4: Acne:

If you have acne in your 50’s then it’s not a surprise. It is due to menopause too. Be sure to use gentle moisturizer, sunscreen, cleanser, and other face products. Look for these words while purchasing "oil free," "won't clog pores," "noncomedogenic," and "non-acnegenic.

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Benefits of Drinking Warm Water

♠ Posted by Creative Blogger in Constipation , Premature Aging , Weight Loss

                

Drinking cup of warm water every morning has tremendous health benefits

Water is an essential part of our life, however, drinking warm water has lots of magical benefits. Regularly drinking warm water, especially in the morning, can heal our bodies, providing digestive power and reducing metabolic waste that could have built up in our immune system. You can not avail these benefits when you drink cold water. Though it would not taste as good as cold water however, you can drink it for the sake of your health. Following are some of its benefits:

1: Weight Loss:

Lots of people are facing the problem of weight gain. If you want to lose few kilos of weight then drinking hot water is best and natural solution for that. It maintains healthy metabolism and breaks down the adipose tissues lying under the skin. It is the best natural way to reduce weight and had no side effects.

2: Heals Nasal & Throat Congestion:

If you have a cold, cough or sore throat problem then drinking warm water every day is a natural ways to cure it. It helps to dissolves thick cough or phlegm and reduces that easily from your respiratory tract. It also helps in clearing nasal congestion.

3:   Cures Menstrual Cramps:

Every girl wants to get rid of menstrual cramps and pain. Drinking warm water can reduce menstrual pain due to its soothing and calming effect on the abdominal muscles. According to Healthline, hot water is beneficial for cramps as hot liquids increase blood flow to the skin and help relax the cramped muscles.

4:  Helps in Constipation:

      Irregular bowl movement and bloating is a common problem for most of us due to lack of water in the body. Drinking very warm water in the morning on empty stomach regulates bowl movement by breaking down foods. Broken food easily digest and passes through intestine smoothly.

      

     5:  Body Detoxification:

   Drinking warm water rises body temperature which results in sweating. Sweating helps to release toxins from your body and cleanse it.

     6: Prevents Premature Aging:

    Look younger is the dream of every person. Premature aging can be prevented naturally by drinking warm water. It removes body toxins which caused premature aging. It also helps to repair the skin cells that increase the elasticity of your skin and are affected by harmful free radicals. As a result, your damaged skin becomes smoother and soft.

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Tips for Skin Care in Winter

♠ Posted by Creative Blogger in Skin Care , Winter Skin , Winter Skin Problems

Skin protection is a key to glowing and healthy skin 

Whenever, winter arrives, skin becomes dry, itchy and dull because of cold breezes, low humidity and freezing temperature. The drier your skin is, the less able it is to provide a barrier against infection. Splits in the skin can create a greater chance for infection to take hold. In such situation skin care is very important which can be done with little knowledge and precautionary measures. Following are some important steps that are necessary to follow for healthy and glowing skin.

1: Avoid long exposure to warm or lukewarm water as sticking to warm water as it will strip away lipids, letting more moisture evaporate and drying out your skin even more.

2: Avoid exposure to cold air by wearing full clothes with scarf and gloves as blustery winds are harmful for your skin.

3: Drink plenty of water and prefer to eat diets enriched with proteins as lacking enough protein or fat can also quicken the drying out process.

4: Try a lotion with salicylic acid to exfoliate dead cells around your hair follicles and reduce the appearance of bumps.

5: Do not use dry handwash or soap instead use with moisturizing abilities

6: Find an "ointment" oil-based moisturizer, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. Many lotions labeled as “night cream” are usually oil based.

7: In winter use strong moisturizer for your feet. Such as lotions that contains petroleum jelly or glycerine.

8: If your skin is uncomfortably dry in winter then you should avoid harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners as these products strip out necessary oil from your skin. As an alternative you can use a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol.

9: Don't forget sunscreen. You still have to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, especially as it reflects off the snow!

10: Apply lip balm as it will prevent lip chapping. Do not forgot to apply petroleum jelly on lips every night

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Tips for losing weight quickly

♠ Posted by Creative Blogger in Constipation , Drinking Water Water , Weight Loss

It’s not about eliminating healthy diet rather it’s about changing life styles.

Losing weight is a dire need for many people in current unhealthy life styles. With the technological advancements healthy life styles has been converted into unhealthy lifestyles. In present era we are more dependent on machines for performing our routine tasks. Therefore, in current situation the severe problem of obesity could be controlled by changing life styles rather than changing eating habits. Because for dieting we exclude many things from our diet that are necessary for our good health. Therefore, it is better to follow a low calories but healthy diet plan along with regular exercise.

Best Exercises For losing Weight:

It’s not about eliminating healthy diet rather it’s about changing life styles.

Top exercises for losing weight

1. Aerobics: Burn 800 cal/hr. This mainly targets your legs, hips and bum, which are often the areas that women most want to tone. Doing an hour a day, split into two half an hour sessions, will ensure that you see results within 2 weeks.
2. Bicycling:Burn  500 – 1000 cal/hr depending how fast you go.Its a very good calories burner.
3. Swimming :Burn  800 cals/hr.Is definitely a top and pleasant exercise to lose weight, especially in the summer. Doing lengths up and down the pool for an hour will burn off 800 calories, and also tone almost all of your body.
4. Racquetball: Burn  800 cals/hr. The side to side running involved in this is a great cardio workout, and will also help to tone your thighs and legs.
5. Elliptical Burner: Burn  600 cals/hr.  This is brilliant cardio, and also helps to build strong muscles, as well as toning the stomach.
6. Rowing:Burn  500 – 600 cals/hr. Rowing is a brilliant way to tone your arms.  As well as building arm muscle, you’ll also burn calories and get an incredible workout.
7. Walking:Burn  360 cals/hr. The easiest exercise, brisk walking is a great cardio workout and will also help to tone legs, stomach and hips. Sprinting, walking across hills or walking uphill will add to the amount of calories burnt, and walking tends to be very easy to fit into daily life.

Strategies to Help Lose Weight Dieting:

1. Eat Breakfast Every Day:  Many people think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories.However, studies show people who eat breakfast have lower BMIs than breakfast-skippers and perform better. Try a bowl of whole-grain cereal topped with fruit and low-fat dairy for a quick and nutritious start to your day.
2. Close the Kitchen at Night:   Establish a time when you will stop eating .Avoid  late-night munchies or mindless snacking while watching television Have a cup of tea, suck on a piece of hard candy or enjoy a small bowl of light ice cream or frozen yogurt if you want something sweet after dinner.
3. Eat More Produce:  Eating lots of low-calorie, high-volume fruits and vegetables crowds out other foods that are higher in fat and calories. Try starting lunch or dinner with a vegetable salad or bowl of broth-based soup. Stock your kitchen with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Your diet will be enriched with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, fiber, and if you fill up on super-nutritious produce, you won't be reaching for the cookie jar.
4. Choose Liquid Calories Wisely:  Sweetened drinks pile on the calories, but don't reduce hunger like solid foods do. Satisfy your thirst with water, sparkling water with citrus, skim or low-fat milk. Try a glass of nutritious and low-calorie vegetable juice to hold you over if you get hungry between meals. Limiting alcohol to the weekends can be a huge calorie saver.
5. Go for the Grain: By substituting whole grains for refined grains like white bread, cakes, cookies, and pretzels, you add much-needed fiber and will fill up faster so you're more likely to eat a reasonable portion. Choose whole-wheat breads and pastas, brown rice, bran flakes, popcorn, and whole-rye crackers. 
6. Have Protein at Every Meal and Snack.  Adding a source of lean or low-fat protein to each meal and snack will help keep you feeling full longer so you're less likely to overeat. Experts also recommend eating small, frequent meals and snacks (every 3-4 hours), to keep your blood sugar levels steady and to avoid over indulging.
7. Switch to Lighter Alternatives:  Its preferable to use the low-fat versions of salad dressings, mayonnaise, dairy products, and other products. Use salsa or hummus as a dip; spread sandwiches with mustard instead of mayo; eat plain roasted sweet potatoes instead of loaded white potatoes; use skim milk instead of cream in your coffee; hold the cheese on sandwiches.

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