Cancer
Cancer
Introduction
Introduction
Cancer most dreaded disease, refer to malignant tumours caused by the abnormal growth of the body cell or a group of cells..
It is today 2nd largest killer in the world ,
When cancer sets in a group of cells start multiplying suddenly in the haphazard manner and form a lump or tumour...
Cancer can spread rapidly and eventually prove fatal , if not treated properly and in time ....
Majority of cancers occurs in the age group 50- 60 ..
Sex does not determine in the incidence of the disease through it does affect the site of growth ...
In men , cancer is usually found in the intestine, prostate and lungs ...
In women , it occurs mostly in the breast tissues , uterus , gallbladder and thyroid...
Symptoms
The symptoms can vary according to the site of the growth ...
American cancer society has prescribed six signs or danger signals in general which may indicate the presence of cancer ...
1.Sore that does not heal ..
2.Change in bowl or bladder habits..
3. Unusual bleeding or discharge ..
4.Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere...
5. Indigestion OR difficulty in swallowing
6. Obivous change in wart or mole and persistent and nagging cough or hoarseness...
Causes
The prime cause of cancer is not know...
Certain cancer causing substances, known as carcinogens, however increase the chance of getting the disease....
About 80 percent of CANCERS are caused by environmental factors ...
40 percent of male cancers in india linked with tobacco...a known causing agent ...
The consumption of paan , tobacco, slaked lime has linked with cancer of toungue, lips , mouth and throat ...
Cigarettes and biddi smoking and hukka puffing are linked with lungs and throat cancers...
Heavy consumption of alcoholic drinks can cause oesophageal, stomach and liver cancers...
Occupational exposure to industrial pollutants such as..asbestos , nickel , tar, soot and high doses of x Ray's can lead to skin and lung cancers and leukemia...
Other factors contributing to cancer are viral infections, trauma , hormonal imbalances and malnutrition..
Dietetic management
The effective treatment of cancer consists of a complete change in diet , besides total elimination of all environmental sources of carcinogens, such as smoking and carcinogenic chemicals in air , water and food .... as first step , the patient should cleanse the system thoroughly, relieve himself of constipation and make all the organs of elimination. ....the skin lungs , liver, kidney and bowels - active .. Enemas should be used to cleanse the colon ...For the first four or five days , the patient should take only juicy fruits like oranges , grapefruits , lemon , apple , peaches , pears results in views of the poor survival rate after the use of such treatment....
The best way to prevent cancer is to build up the body's defences through excellent nutrition....
the tissues , cells and organs should be kept in such a healthy state that cancer cannot take hold....this can be achieved by completely avoiding all refined, synthetic and processed foods as also white flours , white sugars and food with chemicals additives....
The food which build up the body are natural, whole foods , raw vegetables and fruits , proteins from vegetable sources , raw milk , whole grains and vitamins and minerals in their natural form...
Prevention
It is more important to prevent the disease than to treat it... measures to treat the disease brings only temporary results in view of the poor survival rate after the use of such treatment...
The best way to prevent cancer is to build up the body's defence through excellent nutrition..
The tissues, cells and organs should be kept in such a healthy state the cancer cannot take hold ...
This can be achieved by completely avoiding all refined, synthetic and processed foods as also white flour , white sugars and foods with chemicals additives....
The food which build up the body are natural, whole foods , raw vegetables and fruits , proteins from vegetable sources , raw milk , whole grains and vitamins and minerals in their natural form ...
The recent studies from all over world suggest that the liberal use of green and yellow vegetables and fruits can prevent cancer ...
Other measures...
Fresh air , breathing and other light exercises...
Proper sleep and adequate rest .
Avoid all carinogenic chemicals in air , water and food ..
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