Esophageal Cancer: there are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer (approx. 90 – 95% of all esophageal cancer worldwide) and adeno- carcinoma approx. 50 – 60% of all esophageal cancer in the United States. Heavy tobacco and/or alcohol accounts for approximately 90% of all esophageal adenoscarcinoma, although, no scientific evidence has been found between alcohol and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Studies have shown a relationship between frequency of reflux symptoms and risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. The constant acid reflux will irriate the lining of the esophagus and complication can occur, such as Barrett’s esophagus. Those individuals whom develope Barrett’s esophagus are more than 40 times likely to develope esophagael cancer.
Esophageal Cancer Action Network: a mission to save lives by increasing public awareness about the link between heartburn and cancer….
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association: esophagus cancer a devastating and aggressive disease, but it can be beaten through facts on cancer….
Cancer Treatment Centers of America: explore your treatment options with advanced technology and supportive programs….
University of Michigan|Less Invasive Surgery: transhiatal esophagectomy without thoracotomy (removing the esophagus without opening the chest) was pioneered at the University of Michigan by Dr. Mark Orringer….
Translational Research Network: A Global Public Health and U.N.C. Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing….
NewsMedical.net|Cause of Esophageal Cancer: the exact cause is unknown, however, some risk factors raise the likelihood of acquiring esophagus cancer….
Esophageal Cancer Prevention: learn about lifestyle factors that impact your risk, including the role weight management, diet and other medical conditions….
Mental Help.net|Prevention: rates of esophageal cancer have surged due to a lack of awareness about what causes the disease….
Kidney Cancer: high blood pressure can damage your kidney’s and increase your risk for cancer. Other cancer quick facts include smoking cigarettes, which can double your risk of the disease, while regular use of NSAID’s such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen; might increase your risk by 51% and being infected with the hepatitis C virus provides a stronger than normal possibility.
In the U.S.A. there are over 50,000 newly diagnosed cases of kidney cancer cases each year, causing over 13,000 deaths annually. Worldwide approximately 208,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed annually accounting for nearly 2% of all cancer victims. Regions in Asia & Africa have the lowest rates with North America having the highest rate.
The incidences of kidney cancer in the developed world has been steadily increasing over the last three decades. Leading some experts to believe there is a close link in the parallel rise in the rate of adult obesity. Mechanisms from obesity and inactivity play a role in cancers included increased hormone levels, alterations in insulin levels, chronic hypertension and damaging inflammatory agents.
Learn How To Survive: the worlds most respected fully accredited charity, get involved, start a fundraiser, meet survivors and find support meetings….
American Urological Association: it is important to realize that with timely diagnosis and treatment kidney cancer can be cured….
Kidney Cancer Institute: a few signs of kidney cancer are blood in the urine, pain in the lower back below the ribs, unexplained weight loss, fever and night sweat….
daVinci Surgery|Partial Nephrectomy: each year, kidney cancer is diagnosed in about 190,000 people worldwide and is slighty more common in men….
St. Elizabeth Healthcare: a Northern Kentucky cancer care program providing each patient with comprehensive holistic approach to treatment….
Kidney Cancer Resource: This wikipedia based resource was started and created by Kidney Cancer patients for Kidney Cancer patients….
Kidney Cancer Prevention: involves avoiding risk factors for the disease (such as smoking and being obese).