On August 24, Jobs stepped down, stating that he could no longer meet his duties and expectations as Apple's chief executive. Jobs was diagnosed with and treated for a rare type of pancreatic cancer in 2004, but he said the 2009 absence was not a resurgence of that cancer.  Steve Jobs well known for Apple's creation and success, battfled cancer for several years and died October 5, 2011 peacefully at home with his family.  Rest in Peace Steve Jobs my heart goes out to you and your family..

                                  Pancreatic Cancer Facts You Need To Know

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death for both men and women.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly of all types of cancer.

This year 38,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and about 34,000 will die from it.

Despite the high mortality rate, the federal government spends woefully little money on pancreatic cancer research.

Pancreatic cancer is treatable when caught early; the vast majority of cases are not diagnosed until too late.

Five-year survival rates approach 25% if the cancers are surgically removed while they are still small and have not spread to the lymph nodes.

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose

There is no reliable screening test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

Symptoms are often vague and easily confused with other diseases.

We need to invest in the development of an effective screening test.

Who Has the Greatest Risk?

People with two or more relatives who have had pancreatic cancer (see National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry)

Cigarette Smokers

People of Ashkenazi Jewish descent

Have the BRCA2, p16, STK11 gene mutation or chronic pancreatitis

Are over the age of 50

Raise the Awareness of Everyone You Know

Send the Pancreatic Cancer Facts and Symptoms sheet to everyone you know by pressing

 

 http://pathology.jhu.edu/pc/basicintro.php?area=ba
http://www.pcmag.com/author-bio/mark-hachman

SUSAN G. KOMAN WALK FOR A CURE TO CANCER

Understanding Breast Cancer

Susan G. Koman Walk for a cure to Cancer is starting today in New York September 18-21  the 3 day walk for the cure of breast Cancer rises funds, awareness and support for those who want to change the course of breast cancer forever.. Here are the other cities that will also be participating in the walk.

2011
Washington, D.C.		September 23-25, 2011
Philadelphia		October 14-16, 2011
Atlanta		October 21-23, 2011
Tampa Bay		October 28-30, 2011
Dallas/Fort Worth		November 4-6, 2011
Arizona		November 11-13, 2011
San Diego		November 18-20, 2011

Making sense of the ever-changing world of breast cancer can be overwhelming. Are you newly diagnosed with breast cancer or has a friend or loved one shared the news that they have breast cancer? Have you heard some news about a new treatment and have questions about it? Or are you just looking for some information about breast cancer?
Consider this your one-stop resource for the latest information on breast cancer risk factors, early detection and screening, diagnosis, treatment and support. Plus you’ll find the latest on integrative and complementary therapies, life after treatment, quality of care and much more. 

For the month of September we promote Prostate Cancer Awareness

Tell your father, brother, husband, son and friend to include a prostate cancer examination as part of their annual check-up it could save their life, early detection is the best defense.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, causing more than 40,000 deaths annually. Although it can occur in men of all ages, it most often strikes those over the age of 65. Scientists are just beginning to study why prostate cancer is more prevalent in African-American men than in any other population, and are focusing closely on the role of inherited factors. For every 100,000 African-American men, for example, about 181 will have prostate cancer this year, 54 of whom will die from the disease.

Prostate Cancer is a leading killer of Black Men. Despite this, African Americans, and Black Men worldwide, are underrepresented in important medical research to find treatments and as patients to help save their lives.

Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland, which is located just below a male's bladder and surrounds the top portion of the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder.

Close Prostate cancer Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in a man's prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. While some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

Prostate cancer that is detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — has a better chance of successful treatment.

Symptoms

Prostate cancer may not cause signs or symptoms in its early stages. Prostate cancer that is more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as:

Trouble urinating

Decreased force in the stream of urine

Blood in your urine

Blood in your semen

Swelling in your legs

Discomfort in the pelvic area

Bone pain

When to see a doctor

Risk factors

Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include:

Older age. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age. Prostate cancer is most common in men over 65.

Being black. Black men have a greater risk of prostate cancer than do men of other races. It's not clear why this is.

Family history of prostate cancer. If men in your family have had prostate cancer, your risk may be increased.

Obesity. Obese men diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to have advanced disease that's more difficult to treat.

For more information http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-125186/Prostate-cancer?q=prostate+cancer

http://malecare.org/african-americans-and-prostate-cancer/

WHY DO CANCER SCREENING PART 2

Its been a couple of months since I went for my breast exam after receiving a letter from the hospital to come back there was a problem with my mammogram exam. At there request I made an appointment and went back for another mammogram which was more extensive. At this exam a sonogram which is used by the sonogram technician scans your breast and the technician touches the area to see if there is a lump that is more visiable while she can see the areas of the breast on the sonogram screen.. Then they use what I am going to call pink tabs to mark the area, after you go back to have another mammogram to see if they can get better pictures. The doctor rechecks the pictures, she tell me that they see something but since I haven't had a breast exam in three years and taking medication they could have caused a difference in my breast. They can't tell whether their is any change or it this is normal for me. The Doctor tells me to stop taking the medication and come back within the next six months for follow-up. Wow now for the next six months I am going to worry about having breast cancer now I know why we sometimes hate going to the doctor. Now don't get me wrong prevention is looking for cancer before it spreads or before we feels a lump on our breast. But the other side is my imagination of the unknown and having the guts to actually go back. I set in the waiting area with several other women who were all either getting their first mammogram, had a bad reading or were cancer survivors who were coming in for annual check-up. One women found out she had cancer in the breast and cervix after coming in for a check -up she now has been cancer free for five years. Another also had to come back to redo her test, all sitting hoping to leave with good news. As each and everyone of those women left each leaving with a nod everything was good. I found myself the last person to be seen and knowing the news may not be good for me. Now as I sit and wait for the six months to pass and do my own self examination every chance I get all I want is the wait to be over.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the world I wish you good health. Please stay healthy and have your annual check-up as suggested by your physician. To my mother who is no longer here with us Happy Birthday and Happy Mother's Day always remembered never forgotten.
Love your Daughter....

A Mother's Love

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