Lung cancer occurs when uncontrolled cell growth in the lung tissue leads to the development of a malignant tumour. According to the NHS lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in the UK and the most common worldwide with approximately 38,000 people in the UK diagnosed with the disease each year. There are a number of different types of lung cancer although they all fall under two main bands; Primary Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma. In this article I will be focussing on primary lung cancer. You can read more about mesothelioma by clicking here. Primary lung cancer can be … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Small Cell Lung Cancer Explained
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) occurs when uncontrolled growth occurs in the small cells of the lung leading to the development of malignant (cancerous) tumours. It is also known as small cell lung carcinoma and oat cell carcinoma (due to the appearance of the cells). According to Cancer Research UK it accounts for approximately 20% of all lung cancers. In this article I will be discussing this condition in greater detail. There are three types of SCLC: 1) SMALL CELL CARCINOMA:- This is the main type of SCLC accounting for approximately 95% of all SCLC cases. 2) MIXED SMALL CELL/LARGE … [Read more...]
Mesothelioma Explained
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that occurs when malignant (cancerous) cells start to develop in the mesothelium (a thin membrane that lines the chest and abdomen). It is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos (hence the alternate name “asbestos lung cancer”) and can take up to sixty years to develop fully. According to Cancer Backup UK it affects approximately 2000 people in the UK each year. In this article I will be discussing mesothelioma in greater detail. The mesothelium is divided into two parts: 1) THE PLEURA:- The lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma which affects the … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Explained
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast cells of both men and women. According to Cancer Research UK over 44,500 people develop breast cancer each year and of those approximately 300 are men. 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime and it has become the most common type of cancer in the UK (with the exception of non melanoma skin cancer). To understand the development of breast cancer you first need to understand the breast. The breast is a gland comprised of: - Connective tissue (flesh). - Fat. - Gland tissue divided into lobes/lobules. The lobes produce … [Read more...]
Colon Cancer Explained
Colon cancer (also known as bowel cancer or colorectal cancer) describes any type of cancer which affects the last section of the digestive system. This is usually the colon (large bowel) or the or rectum (back passage). According to Bowel Cancer UK it is “the third most common cancer in the UK affecting men and women”. It is also the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK affecting men and women accounting for over 16,000 fatalities each year. Colon cancer usually develops from polyps (fleshy growths) in the intestine. Many of these polyps are benign (non-cancerous) but some are … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – July 2008
Hello Everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - July 2008 is now online. You can view the HTML version by Clicking Here. You can view the PDF version by Clicking Here. If you have any comments at all regarding this month's newsletter then please add your feedback to this post. … [Read more...]
75 Exciting Exercise Tips
Hello Everyone. I've now finished my article series on diabetes and thought this would be a good time to give away another free ebook before I jump into my next topic. The free ebook is 75 Exciting Exercise Tips which unsuprisingly contains 75 exercise related tips. Below are just a few of the tips contained inside 75 Exciting Exercise Tips: ----- 1) GO TO THE ZOO:- Going to the zoo provides you with a fun day out and lots of walking to get some exercise. 2) CONSTRUCTION:- Putting together buildings and bridges is a great form of exercise. If you choose the right project it can also be … [Read more...]
The Link Between Diabetes & Fitness
A lot of my recent blog posts have been focussing on diabetes. Since this is a fitness blog I hope you have made the link between diabetes and fitness. For those of you who have not, I will be outlining the link between the two in this article. 1) THE CAUSES OF DIABETES:- As I discussed in my article on the causes of diabetes it is currently unknown what causes the various types of diabetes. However, type 2 diabetes is associated with a number of risk factors including inactivity and obesity. Both of these risk factors can be eliminated by doing more exercise and eating more healthily. In … [Read more...]
7 Types Of Damage Caused By Diabetes
As regular readers of this blog probably know by now, diabetes develops either when your body stops producing insulin or your body's cells stop responding to insulin. As a result your body struggles to convert blood sugar/glucose into energy and your blood sugar levels start to rise. Over time these high blood sugar levels cause damage to your blood vessels, nerves and organs. In this article I will be outlining the main areas of your body that diabetes can cause damage to and discuss how this damage can be avoided. 1) THE HEART:- If you suffer from diabetes then unfortunately you have an … [Read more...]
6 Steps For Treating Diabetes Effectively
My last few articles have discussed the various types of diabetes, aspects of diabetes and a number of treatments for diabetes. In this article, I am going to bring this information together and explain how you can treat diabetes effectively. Diabetes (whatever the type) is essentially caused by your body not getting enough insulin (a hormone which helps the body convert blood sugar into energy). This is usually a result of; your cells becoming resistant to insulin, your pancreas (a gland which produces a number of vital hormones) not producing enough insulin or a combination of both. This … [Read more...]