Ecstasy Could Treat Cancer

World Wide Web | Some researchers in Britain revealed they are investigating whether drug addict who loved nightclubs, ecstasy, can be effective in treating patients with blood cancer.

Some health scientists at the University of Birmingham in the central part of England said it was a form of medicine that has been altered encourage the ability to destroy cancer cells up to 100 times more powerful.

Six years ago, some researchers find cancer that attacks white blood cells seem to react to certain drugs on the "psychotropic".

These include weight loss medication, anti-depressant Prozac type, and amphetamine derivatives such as MDMA - which by the general public known as ecstasy, Friday (19/8).

The scientists say their findings in Birmingham since it could lead to MDMA derivatives are now used in experiments on patients. The derivatives may be effective in treating blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

"This is an exciting step toward the continued use of a modified form of MDMA to help people suffering from blood cancer," said Professor John Gordon, from the School of Immunology and Infection at the University of Birmingham, as quoted by AFP.

"Although we do not intend to give people false hope, the results of this research have the potential to increase treatment in the next few years," he said.

The team found that the dose of MDMA required to treat a tumor would prove fatal, so they plan to isolate womb cancer killer in the drug.

They are now researching how to make MDMA molecules to penetrate cancer cell walls with ease.

Doctor David Grant, Scientific Director at the charity Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research - which funded part of the study, said, "The prospect to be able to target blood cancer with a drug that is made from pernyataanyang ecstasy is very exciting."

"Many types of lymphoma remain hard to treat and non-toxic drugs which are very effective and have the necessary impact," he added.

The findings are published in the bi-monthly journal Investigational New Drugs.

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Cancer Patients Need Sports

World Wide Web | Cancer patients usually undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments. Fatigue often hit after they run health care. But according to Josie Gardiner, special physical trainer of U.S. cancer patients, physical exercise is also needed for cancer patients.

Here are some health tips on a variety of sports that you think Gardiner is suitable for people with cancer, as quoted by Fox News.

1. aerobic

Cardio exercise definitely be one part of aerobic exercise, which allows a person to burn calories as much as possible. Reducing calories is also one of the prevention of cancer spread. Besides cardio exercise also makes a person physically stronger and tougher.

2. weight training

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy results in brittle bones, especially for women. For the light weight training is very important. It can make your bones and muscles strong again.

3. balance exercises

Treatment and care of cancer patients typically affect his future as reduced bone mass. Therefore, cancer patients need to train the body to balance routine, for better health performance.

4. relaxing the body

Some cancer patients who have undergone surgery typically experience pain in the scar. For that they can not choose a sport that is too heavy. For those who are in this condition, Gardiner suggested that exercise can train the body flexibility like yoga.

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Women Smokers Prone Skin Cancer

World Wide Web | Women Smokers Prone Skin Cancer | A smoker has a risk of experiencing health problems Sell Squamous Carcinoma (SCC), one of the health problems of non-melanoma skin cancer. In fact, the risk is doubled in women who have the habit of smoking at least 20 years old.

Thus the results of the study Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, which was published in Cancer Causes and Control Journal.

In the study, the research team involving 698 participants, consisting of patients with non-melanoma skin cancer, and who do not have a skin disorder at all.

They asked all the participants to answer questions about smoking history, ranging from how long have smoked, how many rods a day, and if ever smoked.

The analysis shows, women have a higher risk of skin cancer types of SCC than men. The more intense the frequency of smoking, the risk is increasing. The biggest risk in women who have a habit of smoking every day for 20 years or more.

SCC has a big risk of spread from one organ to another organ, such as the face, ears, and lips. In fact, if not promptly treated can destroy the nose and ears.

Dr. Dana Rollison, lead author of the study, said it was unclear why women smokers have a greater risk of skin cancer. However, the study results showed that women contains cancer-causing compounds, and low levels of DNA repair enzymes than men.

"Further studies are needed to further explain the effects of smoking on the differences based on gender," he said.

Menopause

Women smokers' risk of premature menopause, at least one year earlier than women nonsmokers. Menopausal women smokers generally in the age range 43-50 years. While non-smokers tend to menopausal women in the age range 46-51 years.

Conclusions derived from analysis of a number of previous studies involving tens of thousands of women, including the results of a survey of 6,000 women in the United States, Poland, and Turkey.

Results of a study published in the journal Menopause does not stop the threat of an early menopause. Therefore, early menopause associated with a high risk of developing health problems such as osteoporosis and heart problems.

Jennie Kline from the Mailman School of Public Health Columbia University, New York, said that smoking likely affects a woman's body in controlling the production of estrogen. Cigarettes also contain toxins that can damage the egg cell in the ovary. "It may be the influence of menopause," he said.

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Food to Prevent Breast Cancer

 

World Wide Web | Food to Prevent Breast Cancer | Breast cancer is one of the dreaded women's health diseases. in some cases genetic factors are contributory factors. But many other things that can give rise to the disease such as lifestyle and health factors of food consumed.
The following article health foods can prevent breast cancer.
1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopene which merit much lower risk of breast cancer.
2. Avocado
Avocados are high in oleic acid kada which will benefit in preventing breast cancer.
3. turmeric
some rat studies, turmeric may help prevent the spread of breast cancer.
4. Blueberry
According to the study, the phytochemicals in blueberries may stop the growth and spread of breast cancer.
5. Green tea
Drinking green tea decreases the risk of breast cancer and prevents the spread in women who have been exposed, it is because the substance EGCG contained in green tea.
6. Garlic
Studies show garlic can eliminate breast cancer cells. Cooking garlic with meat reduces kasrsinogenik levels in meat that can cause breast cancer.
7. Broccoli
broccoli contains indole-3-karbonal the fight against breast cancer by converting a cancer-causing estrogen protective substances to prevent cancer.
8. Cauliflower
Like broccoli contains indole-3-karbonal
9. Pomegranate fruit (pome)
Research in Israel showed pomegranate juice can destroy breast cancer cells and prevents the appearance of new cells.

10. spinach
Studies show women who ate spinach twice a week had half the risk of breast cancer than those who did not.
11. Pomelo
Study shows grapefruit can inhibit breast cancer cells proliferate.
12. Seaweed
seaweed can reduce levels of estradiol and had phytoestrogenic properties. Chlorophylones Seaweed contains fatty acids that help prevent breast cancer.
That's a list of foods that can help prevent breast cancer. Healthy lifestyle and a healthy diet can be supported to prevent us from the emergence of breast cancer.

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