Cancer Prevention

Why do Europeans think the US should have socialized medical care?

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:12:12 +0000

Question by : Why do Europeans think the US should have socialized medical care?
Socialized/Nationalized Health care, Medical care.. like in the UK, France or Canada.

The problems is… Most Americans don’t want it..
Second, the US Federal has a long history of screwing-up programs.
Third, The States can do it better and more efficiently. Also, Under the federal program, it’s a “one size fits all” mentality. Such as Nevada & Idaho have a high incident of Cancer, so their programs have to be more towards Cancer treatment and prevention. While some states will have more geriatric care, etc.

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Answer by LiberalsRNutz
Why should US citizens care about what Europeans think we should do on purely internal matters?

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Just seen on TV the Stand up2Cancer Telethon ….as we have “Stand Up For Singapore” . What else to HAVE?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:11:57 +0000

Question by : Just seen on TV the Stand up2Cancer Telethon ….as we have “Stand Up For Singapore” . What else to HAVE?
There are always CALL for people to do things (all kinds) but will they do? We DID on Natonal Day at Stadium by the Bay on floating platform (biggest in the world)…..All Shout & Sing “Stand Up For Singapore”. We DID Stand Up 2 Cancer long ago with the National Cancer Society and Prevention of Breast Cancer & Others and not long ago the boost for R&D on Cancer at Science Park and recently with discovery of 1st Time treatment for Cancer. What can we do more for Cancer?
Most recent announcement, the research on Colon Cancer and the gene that might help treat it. It is an encouragement to do more in S’pore.

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Answer by World War III
we can smoke more cigarettes and eat food full of chemical “preservatives” and chemical “fat” and Chemical “corn syrup” that would help Cancer a lot

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When do you “knock on wood”?

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:31 +0000

Question by : When do you “knock on wood”?
I’ve had this question on my mind lately, and everyone seems to have a different answer. Some people knock on wood after saying things like “I think I did well on that test”, some people use it as a prevention technique, randomly saying “I’ll never get cancer *knock on wood*”, and some people use it after honestly saying things like “I never get homework” or something. When are you actually supposed to use it?

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Answer by Secretgarden
I say that after I say”I’ve never had a drunk driving.”

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Wow…this is scary!?

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:13:12 +0000

Question by Summer Rose: Wow…this is scary!?
On Msnbc news, they did studies about regular soda. Just drinking 2 or more a week greatly increases your chance of pancreas cancer, (a rare but deadly cancer) People in the study who drank mostly fruit juice instead of sodas, did not have the same risk. Writing in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, Pereira and colleagues said they followed 60,524 men and women in the Singapore Chinese Health Study for 14 years.

Over that time, 140 of the volunteers developed pancreatic cancer. Those who drank two or more soft drinks a week had an 87 percent higher risk of being among those who got pancreatic cancer.
This study took place in Singapore, which is a wealthy country with excellent healthcare. “Although this study found a risk, the finding was based on a relatively small number of cases and it remains unclear whether it is a causal association or not,” said Mayne, who serves on the board of the journal, which is published by the American Association for Cancer Research.Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with 230,000 cases globally. In the United States, 37,680 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in a year and 34,290 die of it.Some researchers believe high sugar intake may fuel some forms of cancer, although the evidence has been contradictory. Tumor cells use more glucose than other cells.

One 12-ounce (355 ml) can of non-diet soda contains about 130 calories, almost all of them from sugar.
The American Cancer Society says the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients is about 5 percent. I think that all of us should be extremly careful with soda.

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Answer by Tarkarri
Sugar filled fizzy drinks are something we should all avoid – not just because of a fear of pancreatic cancer.

Even the study you have cited says they have yet to find a causal association.

Water is the best thing any of us can drink if we are concerned for our good health.

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I am suffering from acute respiratory infection.?

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:11:31 +0000

Question by candicecocolove: I am suffering from acute respiratory infection.?
Hi, I am 24 years old and have just been diagonized with Acute respiratory infection. I am currently seeing a doctor, im am just worried and would like to know the below:
1. Can a person die from ARI
2. Do u have to be continously on treatment
3. Can you get fully cured from this disease.
4. What are the causes and prevention of it.
5. Would it result in lung cancer.

I would highly appreciate it if someone could answer all these questions as i am in a total panic mode and dontknow what to do.

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Answer by kerrbear
Here is a web site that answers all of your questions.

http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/acute-respiratory-diseases

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Do you think it’s okay to take birth control pills?

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:11:12 +0000

Question by Not so looney afterall: Do you think it’s okay to take birth control pills?
Yikes. February 2007 of Prevention magazine states the following:

“women who spent at least 4 years on birth control pills before their first pregnancy had a 52% increased risk of developing
breast cancer before menopause… ”

However, they may help against other cancers…

But what if you don’t want any type of cancer????

What’s a girl to do?

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Answer by elise h
yes!

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Which class should I take for college in integrative science?

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:10:35 +0000

Question by argh a: Which class should I take for college in integrative science?
AA S 575 Asian American Community Health Issues
AFRS 201 Kemet, Afro-centricity, and the Dawn of Science [LLD, AERM]
AFRS 213 Science and Spirituality in Ancient Africa II [LLD, AERM]
AIS 450 American Indian Science
ASTR 405 Astrobiology
BIOL 160 Marine Biology
BIOL 310 Biology for Today’s World
BIOL 313 Principles of Ecology [L/F]
BIOL 317 Ecology of California
BIOL 318 Our Endangered Planet
BIOL 322 Human Sexuality–Integrative Science [LLD]
BIOL 326 Disease!
BIOL 333 The Genetic Revolution
BIOL 349 Bioethics [LLD]
CHEM 107 Exploration of The Chemistry of Plants
CHEM 108 Exploration of The Chemistry of Plants Laboratory (1) [L/F]
CHEM 121 Chemistry in the Causes and Prevention of Cancer [LLD]
CHEM/ENVS 380 Chemistry Behind Environmental Pollution
ENGR 210 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
ENGR 220 Energy: Resources, Alternatives, and Conservation
ENVS 392 Nature, Culture and Technology
ENVS/GEOG 600 Environmental P

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Answer by SkierGirl77
Wow some great choices! But where are you’re interests? Would you rather take a class about plants or diseases of the human body? If it were me I would take something in the Bio field; it tends to be more interesting in my opinion.

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Did you know that by becoming vegetarian you will slow down global warming,even more than by stop using a car?

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:10:40 +0000

Question by Amelie: Did you know that by becoming vegetarian you will slow down global warming,even more than by stop using a car?
Sorry, I know this isn’t much of a question, but I read it in Answers and thought more people ought to know. Take a look at this: http://www.earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm (scroll down to Methane and Vegetarianism).

It seems that animal agriculture contributes to 85% of methane emissions, methane being 21 times more powerful as a greenhouse gas tha CO2!

If global warming and animal cruelty doesn’t concern you, your health might. Look what the American Dietietic Assosiatian and Dietitians of Canada said: “It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.”

By being vegetarian you consume far less saturated fats, linked to heart disease, and you have a 40% less chance of developing bowel cancer.

If you’re vegetarian or planning to become one, post us an answer telling why and how.
Do people understand that there would be less cows bred on farms if there were less of a demand for them? There would certainly not be more cattle if you didn’t eat them…

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Answer by Bill
No, because if I become vegetarian I will eat beans. If I eat beans, which are good for my heart, the more I eat the more I’ll fart. The more I’ll fart, the better I’ll feel, then I’ll have beans at every meal.

Guess what THAT will do for global warming.

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How can I go about changing the color of a specific cause’s Awareness Ribbon?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:14:07 +0000

Question by shellbugger: How can I go about changing the color of a specific cause’s Awareness Ribbon?
As most of you probably know, the colors of the Awareness Ribbons cover MANY different causes! For example, the yellow ribbon represents Adoptive Parents, Deployed Soldiers, Endometriosis, Equality, Hope, Liver Cancer, Liver Disease, Missing Children, Missing Persons, Suicide Prevention, Testicular Cancer, and Childhood Cancer… Is there a way that an individual can change the color for a specific cause? If so, HOW? Who or what organization do I need to address? I’m at a loss here, so I thought I’d see if anyone else has tried (or succeeded) at this same task.
intel~ yes, this clearly IS a serious question.
sarah jane & curious115~ I agree, these ribbons HAVE gone a bit crazy. But if you are ever affected by a cause, and you are wanting to raise awareness, get back with me and let me know of a different, easier way of doing so!
I haven't been on here in 3 months, and the shallowness of these answers to what *I* feel is a serious issue reminds me why.... I know my problem is not the problem of the world, and I don't expect everyone to jump on my bandwagon, but I do thank miclo for at least understanding my plight somewhat.

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Answer by The InGLeSH MaYJuR
I think its a mutual decision by the people who make the ribbons, so good luck with that…

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How can I go about changing the color of a specific cause’s Awareness Ribbon?

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:10:02 +0000

Question by shellbugger: How can I go about changing the color of a specific cause’s Awareness Ribbon?
As most of you probably know, the colors of the Awareness Ribbons cover MANY different causes! For example, the yellow ribbon represents Adoptive Parents, Deployed Soldiers, Endometriosis, Equality, Hope, Liver Cancer, Liver Disease, Missing Children, Missing Persons, Suicide Prevention, Testicular Cancer, and Childhood Cancer… Is there a way that an individual can change the color for a specific cause? If so, HOW? Who or what organization do I need to address? I’m at a loss here, so I thought I’d see if anyone else has tried (or succeeded) at this same task.
I would totally agree with that…. However, I’m trying to support a cause another way. I don’t buy ribbons. I DO wear colors. Last week, a game show had everyone wearing pink. Yes, I knew it was for breast cancer. It’s awareness. Visual association is often important to a cause, for some people.
I don’t want to get into an opinion debate on Yahoo Answers, because that’s not what this is about. I just wanted to see if anyone knew of any avenues I could take. Currently, we are doing many other things to benefit both our local hospital as well as the national cause. The Awareness Ribbon is just another facet of the cause…

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Answer by MauriceChavez
I recommend you abandon this whole silly idea of ribbons to begin with. What is the purpose of the ribbon? Instead of buying “awareness ribbons”, why not just donate that money to whatever cause you prefer?

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