Esophageal and Kidney Cancer

   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 Preventionlearn about lifestyle factors that impact your risk, including the role weight management, diet and other medical conditions….

      Mental Help.net|Preventionrates of esophageal cancer have surged due to a lack of awareness about what causes the disease….

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   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).
  
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