Cancer Quick Facts

  I have to again state the main goal of Cancer Quick Facts @ Solitarius.org is to provide a centralized hub of cancer research. With the risk of  plagorism  violations  or  copyright infringement….  which  isn’t  the  case  on  the  internet.  My  main  goal  is  providing  the visitant a compass  for a  direction  without  credit  for  the  answer to cancer.  Each  time  the  visitant  clicks  onto  a  link externally  and  enters into anothers website thats giving them credit. So how can that be a violation or infringement on anyboby’s rights.

     Often  family  members  have  certain  risk  factors  in  common,  such as smoking which can cause many types  of  cancer.  Abnormal  genes  that  are passed  along  from  generation  to  generation,  that is  often  referred  to  as inherited cancer causing 5% to 10% of all cancers. Do impart only  5% to 10%  of all cancers is caused by abnormal genes going array.

   Which breaks down into inherited gene mutations or acquired (somatic) mutations.  Genes seemingly,  have  two major roles  in  the  development  of cancer.  Some that’s called oncogenes  can cause cancer,  others  also  known as tumor suppressor genes stop cancer from developing or growing.

   Oncogenes, Tumor Supressor Genes and Cancer: oncogenes are mutated forms  of  certain  normal genes  of  the  cell  called  proto- oncogenes.  Proto – oncogenes  are  often  genes  that  normally control what kind  of  cell it is and how  often  it  grows  and  divides.  When  a  proto – oncogenes  mutates (changes) into an oncogene, it turns on or activates when it is not supposed to be.

    When this occurs the cell grows out  of  control while turning into cancer.   A tumor suppressor gene is like the brake pedal  of  a car.  It  normally  keeps the  cell  from  dividing to quickly  as  a  brake keeps  the  car  from moving to fast. An important difference between the oncogenes  and  tumor suppressor genes.  The oncogenes result  from  the activation of  turning  off   the proto-oncogenes,  however,  the tumor suppressor genes causes cancer when they are inactivated (turned off.)

    Even  if  you  were  born  with  healthy genes, some  of  them  can  become changed (mutated) over the course  of  your life. These mutations are known as sporadic or somatic, meaning they are not inherited.  Sporadic mutations cause most cases  of  cancer. Those mutations ….may be caused  by direct 0r  indirect carcinogens that we are exposed to  in  our  environment,   including cigarette smoke,  radiation,  hormone imbalances,  diet  (although  in  many cases there is no obvious cause.)

   Most genes mutations build up as we get older, leading to a higher risk of cancer. When someone has inherited an abnormal copy of  a gene, their cells start out  with  one  mutation.  This  makes  it  all  the  easier (and quicker for enough mutations to build up….  for  a cell to  become cancer.  Although  in  a perfect world,  if  smokers  wouldn’t smoke which causes  30%  of  all cancers and governments wouldn’t have  to  raise additional tax revenue  from  it;  to pay  off  the cost of  the health harzards  from it.

    A daily multi – vitamin  shouldn’t be a replacement  for a healthy diet. Yes… We all  know  the  virtues  of  leafy green vegetables  and  whole grains,  but convenience  and  cravings  that  leads  us  astray.  However,  none  of  us  is perfect and even my  friends wait  for me to eat an occasional slice of pizza  to remind me of that.  When it comes to healthy eating…. multi – vitamins  aren’t partial protections  from those lapses  from a  80/20 diet of clean eating.  I’ve had people tell me already ….I don’t eat foods with vitamins and minerals…. because vitamins and minerals aren’t good for you???

   Some people scarf down mega doses,  an approach most experts disagree with, while taking very large doses can cause symptoms and stopping them suddenly can lead to symptoms of vitamin deficiency; it’s also important to take a quality multi – vitamin that has all the standard quantities.  It’s also well established  that a trio of  B – vitamins — B6,  B12  and  folate — lowers homocysteine levels.

  Homocysteine is an amino acid that’s a risk factor for heart attack,  stroke and  dementia.  The logical supposition: while  having  an  ample  supply  of B’s coursing through your blood veins  (and arteries) is  essential  and  could improve  your  chances  of  avoiding  cardiovascular  disease  and  cognitive decline  to  healthy  folks.  However with this  research  patients  in  some  of these studies had homocysteine levels that were normal or slightly elevated and may not apply to people with higher levels.

   Some of the best results from a randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of  Medicine (NEJM)  in April 2006.  Showed that while B vitamins lowered homocysteine levels, those studies results showed their  weren’t  fewer  heart  attacks  or  other  major  cardiovascular  events.  A second disappointing study was published in NEJM in 2006. Despite their homocysteine – lowering prowess B vitamins were no better than placebo at protecting people from cognitive decline.

   Multi – vitamins…. which are already part of some health experts official recommendations.   Also the Federal Government’s 2005 Dietary Guidelines suggest that people older then 50 years old, should  take  them  as  away  of ensuring adequate vitamin intake.  And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  advises  all  women  of  child  bearing  age  to  take  folic  acid — because doing so lowers the risk of  birth defects.

  Also remember the importance of vitamin D deficiencies creating a higher risk of cancer. On average Americans have a vitamin D level in the 25Ng/ml level on average and that amount should be  between 60  and  70 Ng/ml.  So if  you take a multi – vitamin… be sure to buy a major  name  or  store brand product that meets standardized guidelines. When Consumers Union tested cut – rate products, it  found  almost  half  didn’t  contain the listed amounts of at least one nutrient.

   The National Institute of Health convened a meeting on Multi – Vitamins   and Mineral Supplements in May 2006.  The resulting statement  from that conference was extremely cautious. Present evidence is thereby insufficient to recommend….. either for or against….  the use of multi – vitamins/multi – mineral supplements  by  the  American  public  to  prevent  chronic disease which was the inconclusive conclusion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HauoBQX2Tyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXYQLiwFjAY

  The Dangers of  Mercury Amalgams  came to light today while watching YourHealthTv with Dr. Richard Becker. His quest was Dr. Hal Huggins and the topic was mercury amalgams to fill cavities in teeth. It’s no secret since mercury  has  been  utilized  there  has  an  increase in auto immune disease. As other health care professionals  will  tell  you  that  mercury  poisons can cause cancer, however,  is that really true.

   Dr. Hal Huggins  whom  created  also  the  Huggins Diagnostic Center  in Colorado Springs, Colorado believes. Even though he had his dental liscense revoked in 1996 for thinking out of  the box.  Supposely tricks the chronic ill patients into thinking the true cause of their illness was mercury poisoning. Dr. Hal  was investigated by the FDA  for his marketing of the Amalgameter, which  is  an  advice which claimed to detect positively  or  negative charged dental fillings in teeth.      Thank GOD… non – Amalgam Fillings!!!

   The  ADA’s position  that  dental amalgams  are  a  safe and effective  material  to  fill  cavities.  This  stance  which  is  also  supported  by  the          U.S. Public Health Service, the European Commission, the World Health Organization  and  by many studies.  In  late  2004… a  group called the Sciences Research Office also reviewed seven years worth of insufficient studies and concluded.  That  there  is  insufficient evidence,  “of  a  link  between  dental mercury amalgams  and  health issues  except  in rare instances of allergic reactions.”

  Mercury is a naturally occuring element that is found in air,  water  and soil. Additionally mercury enters the air  from mining ore, burning coal and trash.  Also exposure  to  mercury  occurs  from  breathing contaminated air, while ingesting contaminated water and  food.  With  this  all told…. can we get cancer  from eating fish.  We  know  high levels of  mercury exposure can harm the brain,  heart,  kidneys,  lungs and the immune system of people of all ages.

  However there isn’t enough human data suggesting that it causes cancer. Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  has  determined that  methylmercury  is  a  possible  human  carcinogen.  Methylmercury is made  primarily  by  microscopic  organisms  in  water  and  soil.  Therefore Methylmercury builds up in the tissues of fish over time. So while the oldest and largest fish have higher levels of mercury. 

  Research shows  most people that consume fish usually are healthier than those whom don’t eat fish.  My only advice is….  don’t eat fish that have gray pigmentation  in  it’s  tissue because some fish have higher concentrations of mercury than others that can harm developing nervous systems of a fetus or young child.

   I’m not one to watch alot of television, otherwise consider the idiot box. Named that…. because  of  the numerous idiots  that  are on it  and  for  that  matter  even  watching it.  However,  when  I  do  watch television  I normally  watch  PBS specials  or  shows  for example  Your Health.  Today  Richard  and  his  charming  wife  Cindy Becker  had  a show about the importance of protein and how it benefits your life as you age.

   As  we  age  scaropenia  (muscle wasting)  becomes  quite  obvious  in  a majority of us.  Scaropenia has a more devastating impact on our economy than does osteoporosis (the  weakening  of  the  bone  as  we  age.) While also  estimates over the next 25 years…. that  the total number of  adults over 65 years are suppose to double. This will  produce  a  sharp increase in the cost related to treating scaropenia.

 Recent studies indicate, not only, muscle mass, but also, muscle weakness, as an independent variable,  and  emerging data  suggests  this  maybe even more  important  as  a  predictor  of  related  health  issues.  While  this  age related phenomenon isn’t fully understood. Fortunately resistance exercise combined  with  adequate  amounts  of  protein  that  is  effective  for  both facts on cancer prevention and treatment.

   However disability and related health problems may limit one’s ability     to exercise. Therefore  this  stresses the importance  of  adopting an active, healthy lifestyle that incorporates resistance training exercises  and  also essential protein long before one approaches advanced age. While the best approach would be to incorporate a whey source into your diet 30 minutes after exercise when your body is most ramped up to receive it.

  Along about the ages of  35 to 45  years of age…. are bodies start to slump while are muscle mass deteriorate. This is one of  the main reasons athletes start losing their edge and talent levels dip after going through their prime.  While we enter into our early  50’s  we see a stark difference in performance and as we enter into our golden years some become frail….  from the aging process  of  growing elderly and less active.

  When we establish reasons for this fraility and techniques of preventing  the fight against aging. We must consider the importance of exercise and nutrition in our diets.  What  exercise  does…  is  keeps  your  metabolism ramped, cholosterol level in checked and your cardio vascular system in working order and musclar system strong.

   It will also help with the inflammatory response to chronic stress and dysfunctional  cortisol.  While  nutritionalists are always looking  at  the possible effects that these telemores have on your body. These telemores  can be looked upon as the wick of a candle and how it keeps your candle      light burning bright throughout your golden years.

  When you  take into account how chronic stress,  dysfunctional cortisol and the aging process affects your chances of getting cancer.  You can also see how protein might impact your immune system and the vary telemores that can have an exact bearing on your DNA Strands that can change and mutate and become also malignant facts on cancer.

  When I started this venture one year ago.  I thought  “why not”  have a personal blog   one could use as  a  centralized hub  of  cancer research.  As  I started inputting one blog  post after another into the  archives.  I began  to  realize  the wisdom behind the method of this madness.  Whereby improving with each blog post ultimately coming up with the blog post that can link this entire personal blog as a one.

   This blog post… therefore will have content about the neccessary  cures through prevention that I deem to be most vital.  While co insiding with the Hot Tips for July which I believe to be vital tips for the prevention of cancer naturally. When I look deeply into the alternative means of preventing this dreadful disease naturally the first issue I look at just might have to be that of a thumb nail sketch providing some cancer quick facts ???

  Bad Estrogen and Cancer: woman with estrogen sensitive cancers such as   breast,  cervical or endometrial usually have a much lower ratio of good to bad estrogen.  Some scientist suspect  that  MCF-7 cells  are  responsible for breast cancer in humans.  Therefore…. Bisphenol A  (BPA)  is  a  particular estrogen that increases the formation of cancer cells.

   The scare about Bisphenol A (BPA) a substance that mimics the  female hormone estradiol has effects on many organ systems of the body, if being absorbed  in  high enough doses.  BPA is not  found in plastic with ID code       1 through 6,  which  food is packaged in,  however,  can  be  released  with     high heat  and  harsh chemicals  from plastics.  So  that’s  why  it’s  never recommended to heat food in the microwave in plastic containers.

   Another conflicting belief states that most breast cancers have parabens   in the cancer cells and NOT in the normal surrounding cells. Leading some experts  to  jesture  that  some  how, that  someway…  that these  parabens      or  chemicals  that  are  put  into cosmetics  and  pharmaceuticals  for their  bactericidal ,  and  also  fungicidal properties  are  getting  into  the upper quadrant  of  the  breast and causing breast cancer.

   Saturated Fat:  deep  fried  cholesterol…. causes  problems in the proper functioning of the pancreas’ secretion of insulin (less insulin causes a chain reaction  of  events  that can  also lead  to  over – production  of insulin  and  insulin  resistance.)   Increased  insulin  production  either  directly  by  the tumor or indirectly by stimulation of  the pancreas’  secretion is a common  phenomenon during cancer development.

   Excessive Alcohol:  Acting as a irritant  or  solvent helping other harmful chemicals to enter cells lining…. the upper digestive tract more easily. This may  explain  “why”  the  combination  of  drinking  and  smoking  is  much more likely to cause cancer  in the  mouth, throat  or  esophagus then either smoking and drinking alone.

  Therefore cells that are damaged may try to repair themself which may lead to DNA changes in the cell that can be the first step toward cancerous cells. Also when alcohol enters into…. the colon and rectum area,  bacteria can convert alcohol into large amounts  of  acetaldehyde (a chemical that  has been shown to cause cancer in lab animals.)

   Tobacco Usage:  of  any kind  can be detrimental to your health because     it’s a fact half of all smokers will eventually die of cancer or other smoking related illnesses and that a quarter of  all smokers die between the ages of  35 and 69 years of age.  Tobacco  smoke  contains  more  than  70 different cancer causing substances.

   When you inhale this smoke… these chemicals enter into your lungs and spread around into the rest of your body. Thereby also damaging DNA and changing important genes,  therefore,  what  this  indirect  carcinogen does is  provides  a  direct  carcinogen  to  cause  cells  to  grow  abnormally  and multiply out of control.

   However,  while on the topic of smoking there is steadfast opinion with a University of Alberta Study  stating  medicinal marijuana oil can help cure cancer and aide late stage cancer patients chemotherapy side effects.  Also   it is being stated hemp oil …having a botannical family relationship to the medicinal variant  of  cannabis  with an excellent content of  omega-3  and omega-6  fatty acids…. has health benefits  and  with a historical timelime that makes it an interesting concept  (Scared Straight Documentary 1978.)

  Lack of Exercise:  is as bad  for  you  as  smoking  and is equally as deadly.   Under  the N.H.S. guidelines  everyone is meant to take at least two and a half hours of  exercise a week.  Which  might  include  walking,  bicycling,  gardening or simply just doing housework. My opinion is doing anything  possible that speeds up your heart rate and metabolism and allowing it to comeback down to a normal rate qualifies as exercise.

  Thereby what a lack of exercise produce is an over abundance of  fat cells  in epidemic proportions.  While these  fat cells  also can  produce numerous hormones,  inflammatory molecules  and  other harmful chemicals that can act  directly  on  nearby  organs  or  travel  throughout  your  bodily  system causing damage in the other areas of your body.

   Vitamin Deficiencies: people with low dietary intakes of any one vitamin usually  end  up  displaying  low  albumin,  high  platelet  counts  with  high blood pressure while shortening their life expectancy.  When  these  people contract disease  from  these  vitamin deficiencies  they usually also end up with  shorter  life  expectancy  then  their  counter  parts.  Whom  for  some unforeseen reason contracting disease from natural pollulants.

   Acidity Balance:  You can have to much  or  NOT  enough acidity in your stomach with the latter causing nutrients NOT to dissolve in your digestive system.  However,  it’s also a know  fact  that  to  much  acid  may  lead to a deposit at a place in your body causing damage. An improper pH balance  can cause cells to die,  and these dead cells can turn more acid while some cells can adapt.

  It’s this adaption to this new habitat that causes normal cells to become abnormal and become malignant.  Malignant cells do not correspond with brain function  nor  with  your  DNA code,  thereby,  malignant  cells  grow  indefinitely and without order…. this is cancer…??? Without question than it’s important to know what’s going on inside your body at all times !!!!