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How can you catch cancer in its early stage of development?
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:52 am
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:52 am
For those I've known with cancer it seems like it's a crap shoot to catch it in its early stages. All of them feel fine one week and then for some of them they end up sick as a dog and found out they have stage 4 cancer. So, how can you effectively catch it in its early stages of development in order to get the best treatment?
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 11:54 am
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Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:54 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Would like to know the answer to this as well.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:55 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Blood work.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:55 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Find a doctor with small fingers
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:56 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
My experience with members of my family is luck. My mom's cancer was found when I was born, my grandmother's cancer was found because she broke her hip, and I had a friend who's brother's cancer was found when his elbow exploded after a simple fall.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 11:57 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
My dad died 28 days of being diagnosed , when I asked the Dr how this is possible he stated that you never know you have it until you have symptoms which is too late.
It's referred to as the Silent Killer
Do your recommended annuals - colonoscopy for men and breast pap's for women.
It's referred to as the Silent Killer
Do your recommended annuals - colonoscopy for men and breast pap's for women.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:02 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
The first mistake is to categorize all the different types of cancer as "cancer." There are thousands of different types and they are all different.
By and large, regular doctor exams and age appropriate cancer screenings help. (Colonoscopy, prostate exam, mammography for women, skin checks etc.)
The best thing would probably be total body PET scans but unfortunately they are too expensive and also would have us chasing false positives.
In summary, if u notice any changes get checked.....AND KEEP GOING BACK IF IT DOESN'T RESOLVE because yes our cure for many early cancers is a surgical knife.
ETA: Agree that if you have a family history of a certain type of cancer, get that evaluated for much earlier than other people do. Genetics plays a HUGE role.
By and large, regular doctor exams and age appropriate cancer screenings help. (Colonoscopy, prostate exam, mammography for women, skin checks etc.)
The best thing would probably be total body PET scans but unfortunately they are too expensive and also would have us chasing false positives.
In summary, if u notice any changes get checked.....AND KEEP GOING BACK IF IT DOESN'T RESOLVE because yes our cure for many early cancers is a surgical knife.
ETA: Agree that if you have a family history of a certain type of cancer, get that evaluated for much earlier than other people do. Genetics plays a HUGE role.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:09 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
to catch it early you must test for it early and often which is the catch22, doctors must order the proper test and ins co agree to pay for it otherwise you're back to square one. my wife (no pics) was tested at NIH as part of a nationwide study to determine the genetic correlation of a cancer that killed her dad, sister, grandfather, aunt and uncle. her tests discovered one small GI tumor which grew undetected in her relatives. she is cancer free after two years by the grace of God, great doctors, surgery, recovery and annual testing. she also completely changed her diet to lean meat and veggies on the advice of her doctors. goggle NIH cancer testing for good info. Good luck to you and yours..,
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:15 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
It depends on the type of cancer. All men of a certain age (50+ is the usual recommendation) should get screened for prostate cancer annually. If you have a history of prostate cancer in your family or any other risk factors (AA males have are likelier to develop prostate cancer at a young age and it also tends to be more aggressive) then ask your doctor if you need to start at an earlier age or take any other steps.
For other types of cancer, it's a matter of risk factors, I think. If cancer runs in your family, talk to your doctor about it and ask if you need screening. If you've gotten a lot of sunburns or have had a lot of exposure to the sun from working or recreating outdoors, get skin cancer screenings.
The big thing is to get regular checkups and ask your doctor about what cancer screenings are appropriate for you. Be proactive about your health, especially once you reach age 50.
edit: oh yeah and if you are a young man, do a testicular cancer self-exam. It's most common in young men and it can be deadly if not caught early. It's very easy to check for if done properly.
For other types of cancer, it's a matter of risk factors, I think. If cancer runs in your family, talk to your doctor about it and ask if you need screening. If you've gotten a lot of sunburns or have had a lot of exposure to the sun from working or recreating outdoors, get skin cancer screenings.
The big thing is to get regular checkups and ask your doctor about what cancer screenings are appropriate for you. Be proactive about your health, especially once you reach age 50.
edit: oh yeah and if you are a young man, do a testicular cancer self-exam. It's most common in young men and it can be deadly if not caught early. It's very easy to check for if done properly.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:17 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Get regular check ups and blood work, even if insurance won't pay for it.
Investigate your family medical history is a good place to start also.
Eat right and exercise. Drink lots of water, neutral to higher pH.
Prostate Cancer survivor here. Start getting your prostate checked at age 40, not 50 like they recommend.
Investigate your family medical history is a good place to start also.
Eat right and exercise. Drink lots of water, neutral to higher pH.
Prostate Cancer survivor here. Start getting your prostate checked at age 40, not 50 like they recommend.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:18 pm to FrenchToast
The pH/cancer thing is a myth but the rest of your post is good. Unless you have renal disease, your body is already very good at maintaining a very narrow range of pH.
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:20 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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For those I've known with cancer it seems like it's a crap shoot to catch it in its early stages. All of them feel fine one week and then for some of them they end up sick as a dog and found out they have stage 4 cancer. So, how can you effectively catch it in its early stages of development in order to get the best treatment?
No offense but that is the million dollar question that no one knows the answer to. I have pains here and there, but am I going to run to the doctor every time I get something, no. Now if it is something that won't go away or there is a pattern then yes you should go to the doctor and get it checked out.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:26 pm to FrenchToast
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Prostate Cancer survivor here. Start getting your prostate checked at age 40, not 50 like they recomme
So is that where you have to bend over and finger stuck up your butt? Not trying to make fun of this as my mom died from cervical cancer. Just want to know if that is needed if you get a psa test done. My psa levels are fine. No history of prostate cancer in my family. I am 42, so doc said I most likely won't get testicular cancer. Next thing for me though is probably an endoscopy and colonoscopy. No history of cancer but mom and grandpaw did have polyps. Looking at doing that no later than 45, so get a 5 year jump. I don't have any issues, but just thinking I should get a jumpstart on that.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:29 pm to Scooba
Blood work can be surprisingly effective.
Data from blood count to B12 can signal something amiss.
Data from blood count to B12 can signal something amiss.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:30 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
For some cancers, breast and colon among others, being proactive about imaging and colonoscopies is a good way to catch things early. Unfortunately, many of the most serious cancers like pancreatic or brain cancers almost always present late because they are hard to find on exam and don't cause symptoms until they are advanced.
There's a lot of work at the NIH and universities around the world to find biomarkers for cancers that blood tests can detect. Unfortunately, every cancer is different and even cancers of the same organ can present differently due to differences in how they arise.
There's a lot of work at the NIH and universities around the world to find biomarkers for cancers that blood tests can detect. Unfortunately, every cancer is different and even cancers of the same organ can present differently due to differences in how they arise.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:32 pm to Hog on the Hill
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The pH/cancer thing is a myth but the rest of your post is good. Unless you have renal disease, your body is already very good at maintaining a very narrow range of pH.
When it's working right, yes. But we all abused our bodies at some point with intakes of take-your-pick food and drinks which affects how well our bodies function. Coffee has a pH of 4, for instance. Green veggies are more neutral, some slightly alkaline. You want proper balance and smaller portions, not extremes, and moderation if you're a social drinker. Stay away from GMO foods as our bodies aren't designed to process these.
Can't underestimate the benefits of vitamin C.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:33 pm to STLDawg
Proactive checks are good, but for me nothing I could have done at age 30. Had abdominal pain, after 4-6 weeks didn't subside. Got colonoscopy, found stage 3 colon cancer. Lucky it wasn't much more advanced.
But at least my kids and siblings can get checked early now. No family history, so guess I was just patient zero for this one.
But at least my kids and siblings can get checked early now. No family history, so guess I was just patient zero for this one.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:35 pm to FrenchToast
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. Drink lots of water, neutral to higher pH.
What does this accomplish? Not the water, the pH of it?
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:36 pm to Weaver
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So is that where you have to bend over and finger stuck up your butt? Not trying to make fun of this as my mom died from cervical cancer. Just want to know if that is needed if you get a psa test done. My psa levels are fine. No history of prostate cancer in my family. I am 42, so doc said I most likely won't get testicular cancer. Next thing for me though is probably an endoscopy and colonoscopy. No history of cancer but mom and grandpaw did have polyps. Looking at doing that no later than 45, so get a 5 year jump. I don't have any issues, but just thinking I should get a jumpstart on that.
You're thinking of a DRE. Sure, have your primary care doctor handle this. But also do the blood work. Great idea on the colonoscopy at 45. I waited until 50 and got lucky there as none of the polyps they removed were cancerous.
Posted on 10/25/16 at 12:41 pm to FrenchToast
quote:It doesn't matter if coffee's pH is 4. Your body keeps your blood within 7.35 and 7.45 pH (but usually very close to 7.4). Like I said, unless you have a disease that interferes with the physiological systems that maintain your pH within that range, then your body will stay within that narrow range of pH regardless of what you eat and drink.
When it's working right, yes. But we all abused our bodies at some point with intakes of take-your-pick food and drinks which affects how well our bodies function. Coffee has a pH of 4, for instance. Green veggies are more neutral, some slightly alkaline. You want proper balance and smaller portions, not extremes, and moderation if you're a social drinker. Stay away from GMO foods as our bodies aren't designed to process these.
Can't underestimate the benefits of vitamin C
Gastric acid's pH is between 1.5 and 3.5. Everything you eat mixes with that, but your body still maintains a normal pH without much issue. Drinking a cup of coffee isn't going to matter
This post was edited on 10/25/16 at 12:43 pm
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