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Ovarian cancer Symptoms

January 13, 2018

Ovarian cancer Symptoms: The shape and position of ovaries

Ovarian cancer Symptoms

Ovarian cancer Symptoms is as difficult to detect as is evident in the lively faces

From the experts opinion at the AWAREmed health and wellness resource center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury, and experts across the globe, ovarian cancer symptoms and signs are not easy to detect. This is further complicated especially in the early stages of the formation of this type of cancer. The simple reason is partly adduced to the fact that the two ovaries are small, almond-shaped organs on either side of the uterus and are deep within the abdominal cavity. But all the same, where there is smoke, you will not miss the presence of fire. Therefore, the following are some of the ovarian cancer symptoms and signs identified by women at some point during the formation of ovarian cancer:

  • Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
  • Pelvic or abdominal pain
  • Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often
  • Bloating

That is not all, we also have some unique symptoms of ovarian cancers experience by most women before and during the formation of ovarian cancer. Some of them may include feeling body:

  • Upset stomach or heartburn
  • Pain during sex
  • Fatigue
  • Constipation or menstrual changes
  • Back pain

Because of the nature of this type of cancer, await and see experiment is not recommended at all. In fact, if these feelings and symptoms are new and besides that they are also persisted and regular for more over a fort night, you must not hesitate any further. You must seek an appointment with your doctor or a gynecologic oncologist immediately. Your specialist will examine your condition and before surgery if cancer is suspected, they will advise you professionally on the next cause of action. This article is not a diagnosis in itself. It is only meant to help you be more informed about certain dangers associated with ovarian cancer and all other types of cancers. Remember that under no circumstance must you choose to self-medicate. It is dangerous and harmful. You can always schedule an appointment with experts at AWAREmed health and wellness resource center anytime for all your concerns and our team of experts will address all your questions professionally.

Ovarian cancer Symptoms: Persistence of Symptoms

Finally, and like we have already mentioned, when the symptoms are persistent, when they do not resolve with normal interventions (like diet change, exercise, laxatives, rest) it is important in fact let me make it a must and immediate for such a woman to run quickly to see her doctor. Persistence of symptoms is key. Because these signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer have been described as vague or silent, only approximately 19 percent of ovarian cancer is diagnosed in the early stages. Symptoms typically occur in advanced stages when tumor growth creates pressure on the bladder and rectum, and fluid begins to form. So now that you know, don subject your health to further danger. Call us today and let us help you professionally.

Ovarian cancer Symptoms: The shape and position of ovaries

 

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Ovarian cancer complications

January 13, 2018

Ovarian cancer complications: The abnormal grow of cells

Ovarian cancer complications

Ovarian cancer complications when it happens, the patient will need a lot of support from loved ones

Ovarian cancer complications occurs in women because they are the carries of the ovaries. This type of cancer comes about depending on the location, type and stage of the disease. When the malignant (cancerous) cells are found inside, near, or on the outer layer of the ovaries the individual will suffer such complications. As we progress, it is important that we define what an ovary is. Doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center explains that ovary is any of two small, almond-shaped body organs situated on each side of the uterus. Their primary function is the storage of eggs, germ cells, and also produces female hormones estrogen and progesterone. When there is the presence of abnormal growth of cells in this organ, the patient can be diagnosed with an ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer complications: Cancer basics

Basically and as already mention, cancer develops when abnormal cells in any part of the body which in our case, is in the ovary, begins to grow and multiply uncontrollably. This abnormal cell growth is common among all cancer types and needs to be monitored closely from time to time to help in early detection of any formation of cancer. And because the body is majorly formed of cells, these cells often separates or divide themselves to form new cells for various reasons including the replacement of old and worn out dying cells and also to repair any injuries. This unique nature of continuous growth and division, they are very distinct from other cells. That is to say, instead of dying out, they tend to outlive the normal cells and progressively create new abnormal cells which eventually forms tumor. When this happens, a lot of pressure is exerted on the organs closer to the ovaries causing further complications.

In many cases doctor Akoury explains, cancer cells move to other parts of the body, multiplying rapidly to replace normal tissue through a process known as metastasis. This occurs as the cancer cells move into the bloodstream or lymph system of the body. However, even with that understanding, it is important to note that cancer cells that spread from other body organ like the breast or colon to the ovary are not necessarily ovarian cancer. All kinds of cancers are determined by their place of original site of the malignancy.

Studies have established that women falling in the ages 35-74, are fifth leading in ovarian cancer related deaths. And studies has also established that for every 75 women, one will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. Interestingly, the American Cancer Society has estimated that there will be over 22,280 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed this year alone and more than 14,240 women will die from ovarian cancer this year. This is not meant to scare you, but to help you be on high alert because early detection of ovarian cancer and all other types of cancer, the treatment assurance is over 90%. Nonetheless, because of ovarian cancer’s non-specific symptoms and lack of early detection tests, about 20 percent of all cases are found early in stage I or II. But if detected in stage III or higher, the survival rate can be as low as 28%. Due to the nature of the disease, each woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer has a different profile and it is impossible to provide a general prognosis. You can always call us at AWAREmed health center for more clarification about these complicated health matters.

Ovarian cancer complications: The abnormal grow of cells

 

 

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Vitamin C and K3 in Cancer Treatment

August 19, 2014

Research Shows That Vitamin C and K3 Are Effective In Fighting Cancer

Vitamin CCancer has put doctors on ‘motion’ never resting always trying to come up with better ways of cancer treatment. Maybe the more alternatives the better the treatment! Integrative cancer doctors have had much more alternatives to cancer treatments and some alternatives are added every now and then and this situation is not about to end as doctors are still working day and night to give us the best cancer treatment alternatives.  The availability of many cancer treatment alternatives therefore requires that every cancer patient should know the kind of treatment that suits his case but of course with help from an integrative cancer doctor. There are naturopathic cancer treatments that have gained recognition for their whole person healing intent and while chemotherapy has been negatively thought of by many patients some improvements have been done to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy by improving drug uptake by the cancerous cells while reducing chemotherapy drug resistance by the cancer cells which is normally a problem. With these improvements like the use of IPT among others, even the patients are not afraid of it anymore as the side effects are minimal. Some of the cancer treatment alternatives that we have today include the use of vitamin C and vitamin k3 in cancer treatment.

Vitamin C in treating cancer? I know it might be a problem to accept that vitamin C can be used in cancer treatment because you might have been told never to use vitamin C while undergoing chemotherapy. This is because vitamin C is an antioxidant which to many cancer doctors is supposed to interfere with chemotherapy treatment but what most doctors have not known is that vitamin C when used in high doses and given intravenously can be very helpful in cancer treatment as it becomes a pro-oxidant which leads to cancer cell death.

There are studies that have supported the use vitamin c in high doses and given intravenously in cancer treatment. In two Scottish studies, terminal cancer patients given intravenous vitamin C at 10 g per day showed longer survival times than historical controls. Apparently this is not the only study that has been done on vitamin C and its ability to kill cancerous cell. Another study; A Japanese study showed similar results and this are very encouraging. However at mayo clinic a double blinded study of the same using oral vitamin C supplementation did not show any benefit in fighting cancer.

Researchers have shown that oral vitamin C supplementation cannot work well in fighting cancer as it doesn’t produce plasma ascorbate levels that are sufficient enough to kill tumor cells directly. This is the reason why doctors recommend the use of vitamin C intravenously.

When vitamin C is given intravenously, they turn into hydrogen peroxide inside the cancerous cells which then causes the cells to die by poisoning them. This does not affect the healthy body cells negatively since unlike the cancerous cells the healthy body cells have the ability to fight the damage that is caused by the hydrogen peroxide. This allows for selective killing of the cancerous cells while the healthy body cells are left without harm.

Currently there is an ongoing study of Vitamin C by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as an adjunctive therapy for cancer. In their 2008 report, the National Institutes of Health stated that the vitamin C when used in high doses reduced the rate of tumor growth by 50 percent in mice that were infected with brain cancer, ovarian cancer and pancreatic cancer. The researchers revealed that Vitamin C got its high anticancer effect from its ability to produce hydrogen peroxide inside the cancer cells killing them outright. Even in this experiment the healthy body cells were not affected by the poisonous effect of the vitamin C.

Vitamin C More effective when Combined with Vitamin K3 in Cancer

Researchers have proved that the cell killing abilities of sodium ascorbate or other vitamin C and combination of 2-methyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone K3 is highly increased.  These have been tested on human ovarian cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer and skin cancer cells. These vitamins can work even when given separately. When given separately they have an antigrowth effect on the tumors but must be highly concentrated. When both the vitamins were used as a single mixture, they demonstrated a synergistic inhibition of cell growth by up to 10 – 50 times in lower concentrations. The best part of this combination is that it does not affect the healthy body cells at all. The researchers also observed that when vitamin C and Vitamin K3 inhibited metastasis.

Vitamin CThe mechanism by which vitamin C and vitamin K3 work in killing cancer is called autoschizic cell death. This is a novel type of cell death characterized by exaggerated cell membrane damage and progressive loss of cell contents. A process during which the nucleus becomes smaller, cell size decreases one-half to one-third of its original size.  Co-administration of sodium ascorbate and K3 induces a cell cycle block on cancer cells making it harder for them to grow and divide.  This is called a G1/S block. The intravenous vitamin cocktail containing sodium ascorbate and vitamin K3 diminishes cancer cell DNA synthesis, increases hydrogen peroxide production, and decreases cancer cell intracellular antioxidant defenses thereby killing them easily.

Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) is an experienced integrative cancer doctor that has helped many cancer patients in their fight against the disease. She has worked hard not only in treating the disease but also in availing informational support to cancer patients at Awaremed which has become a place called home for many cancer patients. Call on her now and get help on cancer.

Research Shows That Vitamin C and K3 Are Effective In Fighting Cancer

 

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