This blog is about giving gifts of health to family and friends, its about giving for health. It is about giving support and encouragement in times of health needs. The posts provide current health information so anyone can become an informed support.
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Marriage -A Cure For Cancer
Another time when giving for health instead of another can be useful is during cancer treatment.
According to a recent study supportive care and social support may make marriage a miracle cure for cancer.
A study involving 168 patients with lung cancer found that 1/3 of those who were married were still alive after three years, while only 10% of those who were single were still alive.
The patients were treated with chemotherapy and radiation over a period of ten years.
Based on the result of the study, researchers are reporting that marriage may be that miracle cure.
Whereas chemotherapy and radiation are approved treatment for cancer, social support from close family members can improve the quality of life.
Cancer is a major non-communicable disease taking the lives of millions each year. The main risk factors for the disease are unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, smoking, overweight/obesity and air pollution.
According to the study marital status is a strong predictor of survival.
The strong social support given by a marriage mate and family members may account for the health benefits of marriage.
The will and the motivation to survive on account of a marriage mate may also play a part.
Read more on the study.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Cancer Drives Families Into Debt- A Charity Report
According to a charity report parents of children with cancer borrow money to make ends meet driving them into debt.
A survey carried out by the Children's Cancer Charity found that the illness has a major impact on finances and loss of earnings.
The survey involved 245 families; 76% reported that it had a major impact on their finances and 2 in 3 parents reported a loss in earnings.
Parents also reported a substantial amount of money spent on cancer related expenses each month.
Read more on this report.
This report is about children with cancer, but adults with cancer are affected financially too. Loss of income as a result of disability is common.
When we give gifts for health we are also contributing to the financial needs that often accompany ill health.
A survey carried out by the Children's Cancer Charity found that the illness has a major impact on finances and loss of earnings.
The survey involved 245 families; 76% reported that it had a major impact on their finances and 2 in 3 parents reported a loss in earnings.
Parents also reported a substantial amount of money spent on cancer related expenses each month.
Read more on this report.
This report is about children with cancer, but adults with cancer are affected financially too. Loss of income as a result of disability is common.
When we give gifts for health we are also contributing to the financial needs that often accompany ill health.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Screening For Prostate Cancer May Not Reduce Deaths
According to a recent research report screening men for prostate cancer may not reduce the number of deaths from the disease.
With the blood test prostate specific antigen (PSA) doctors look for high levels of the antigen in the blood to make a diagnosis. PSA and a physical examination are the routine screening for prostate cancer
According to the study there was no difference in the number of prostate cancer deaths between those who were screened and those who where not.
The study involved 9,026 men, 1,500 were randomnly selected and screened every three years from 1987-1996. The others were not screened.
Researchers reported that the death rates from prostate cancer was similar in both groups.
Read More:
Prostate Cancer Test Doesn't Cut death risk.
With the blood test prostate specific antigen (PSA) doctors look for high levels of the antigen in the blood to make a diagnosis. PSA and a physical examination are the routine screening for prostate cancer
PSA and a physical examination have become the routine screening for the disease but became controversial and in some cases viewed as risky.
According to the study there was no difference in the number of prostate cancer deaths between those who were screened and those who where not.
The study involved 9,026 men, 1,500 were randomnly selected and screened every three years from 1987-1996. The others were not screened.
Researchers reported that the death rates from prostate cancer was similar in both groups.
Read More:
Prostate Cancer Test Doesn't Cut death risk.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Breast Cancer Linked To Cleaning Products
Researchers found a link between breast cancer and cleaning products, according to the study in Massachusetts.
The study involved 787 women with breast cancer and 721 healthy ones.
The questionaire was about their use of cleaning products and pesticides.
They were placed in groups ranging from high users to low.
They found that the use of air fresheners and cleaners was associated with increased risk of breast cancer; those who used the combination were twice as likely to develop the disease.
Read the report here
The study involved 787 women with breast cancer and 721 healthy ones.
The questionaire was about their use of cleaning products and pesticides.
They were placed in groups ranging from high users to low.
They found that the use of air fresheners and cleaners was associated with increased risk of breast cancer; those who used the combination were twice as likely to develop the disease.
Read the report here
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