April 11th, 2009 by Peter
Researchers in the University of Nottingham, have discovered a gene that has stong counter lung cancer abilities named LIMD1 which is responsible for preventing lung and even other forms of cancer from taking hold. The mechanisms of healthy cells turning into cancerous ones is still quite muddled due to the many forms and shapes of the said disease. They have also discovered that the absence of the said gene is responsible for the manifestation of the disease in human lung tissue. The gene was found missing in lab mouse that had lung cancer present and quite abundant in those that didn’t, which means it can be used to devise effective ways of determining the absence or presence of the disease. Continue reading ‘Anti-Cancer Gene Identified’
March 11th, 2009 by Peter
It used to be a widely accepted fact that smoking is a more than sure way of diagnosing lung cancer but that has been proven to be a very inaccurate way of judging the disease’s existence. Urine is the waste product of the body containing liquid waste as well as hormones and other by-products of the human body’s normal functions. A certain metabolite of hormone named NNAL has been found to be a very accurate way of determining the existence of lung cancer which is produced by the body when the disease is present. Continue reading ‘Urine Test to Detect Lung Cancer’
February 25th, 2009 by editor
Cigarette smoking is a major cause of lung cancer. It also poses a threat to non smokers who inhale the so-called second hand smoke.
If you want to prevent having lung cancer (and other types like mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus), do not smoke-quit smoking cigarettes or tobaccos. If you quit smoking, you will reduce your chances of having cancer. If you are a non-smoker, stay away from smokers so as not to be exposed to the harmful secondhand smoke.
If you suspect that you might have or at risk of having lung cancer, consult your doctor. He can schedule you for a series of screenings and examinations like chest x-rays, blood and sputum tests, CT scans, and tissue biopsy.
Your doctor or health care team can explain whatever the results and the possible treatments and medications available for you.
December 30th, 2008 by editor
A cancer cell or two that is, which researchers have found to be the case, what’s interesting is that there is a gene that prevents it from spreading an it’s been found. All of us have some cancer cells that are dormant which is possible with a gene called LIMD1. This gene tells these isolated cancer cells to stay dormant , an absence of which sends them all over the lung or other parts of the body spreading the disease. Studies are now focusing on supplementing the said gene as a form of treatment that might just work to save the many people who die of lung cancer the world over. Screening tests are also being formulated for a deficiency of the gene which adds to the battery of tests that can be done increasing the chances of early detection.
August 12th, 2008 by Peter
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Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other cancer does. It occurs most often in people over age 50 who smoked for many years. Lung cancer can develop when the lungs are damaged by repeatedly inhaling smoke (including second hand smoke which is even worst) or other harmful substances including asbestos, radioactive dust, and radon.
Having a combination of risk factors, such as being a smoker who works with asbestos, greatly increases you risks of developing lung cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer are similar to those of other chest and lung problems: chronic cough; shortness of breath; wheezing; hoarseness; repeated lung infections or pneumonia; pain in the chest wass, shoulders, or back; or coughing uppus- filled of bloody sputum. So beware because there may be no symptoms during the early stages. If you smoke, see your physician about any chronic respiratory symptoms and your risks in getting lung cancer.
July 4th, 2008 by Peter
Chest x ray–a painless test that is noninvasive. Non-invasive means that surgery is not done, and that no instruments are inserted in the body, whicle the procedure is done. It creates pictures of the structures that are found inside your chest, like the heart and lungs.
Chest x-rayis done to look for the cause of symptoms, like shortness of breath, chronic cough–a cough that lasts for a long time), and fever.
X rays–they are electromagnetic waves that use ionizing radiation in creating pictures of the inside of your body.
February 29th, 2008 by Peter
Mediastinoscopy–a surgery that lets doctors to view the middle of the chest cavity and to carry out minor surgery through very small incisions. It permits surgeons or pulmonary doctors in removing lymph nodes that are found between the lungs. This will also test them for cancer or infection. The test is also useful for the examination of the outside surface of the large tubes of the airways (like the trachea) or for evaluating masses or tumors the middle of the chest.