These past two
days we have heard big stars dying of cancer such as David Bowie (69), liver
cancer; and Alan Rickman (69)
We listen to
David Bowie’s song Under Pressure with
Queen artist Freddie Mercury and wonder if they are in heaven making music
together once again. Then before the New Year, Lemmy Klimister of the band
Motorhead (70) died with cancer on Dec 28, 2015. So no more jack and cokes, can I have a
“Lemmy”?
What they
brought to the table as artist really shaped they dynamics of each era that was
changing before the blink of our eyes. The thoughtful dynamics of wondrous
music at the heights of any given stage they shall play for all to listen in
awe. Not caring if it was number one but
they did what they loved and that was what mattered.
From glam to
pop, from the silver screen to the theater stage, from punk to metal they
lived!
We trusted
Snape, even if Hans was not to be trusted.
They did many
things during their careers had the money to fight and yet they still
died. No billion dollar jackpot just
their hard working they put into life which could have been, at least for some,
their downfall too.
Could some or
many of these types of cancers be averted?
Yes, well maybe?!
Cancer develops
when a cell has damaged DNA. That can
make the chemicals get out of whack and the instructions on the DNA are
incomplete to make other healthy cells.
During the time that the damaged cell starts to divide it can chance to
create cancer cells. There are certain
cells that cause cancer which are called aflatoxins and they are the ones that
damage cells. That would be damage to
the TP53 gene and it can start to increase and grow with more abnormal cells
and more cancer.
There are many
types of cancers that you would have to watch what you eat and drink.
Did these stars
have to die? Are they the only
ones? No would be the answer to all
these questions
- The CDC states that:
- The number of adults who have ever been diagnosed with some form of cancer at about 20.1 million which would make it about 8.5% of the adult population have been diagnosed with cancer
On their website there is a 171 page booklet online (series
10, number 260) showing the 2012 summary of the cancer study that was ran
February 2014. You can find this at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_10/sr10_260.pdf
One of the highlights shown in the summary did state that in
2012, 61% of the population stated that they were excellent or very good
health. The smoking populations of
current smokers were 18% of the adults where it was documented that 21% were
current smokers. Mind you, these are all
self-evaluations that were given to people by the and then were presented in detailed tables for 2012 by
the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).
Read the objective section of this report to understand fully how they
designed the survey because there can be many factors that had been
considered.
******As with
anything, never just go by a website or webpage. If you are concerned about anything, lump,
feeling, sickness, pain, sores, skin discoloration, painless swelling, loss of
appetite, itchy skin or something just does not feel right, Please, PLEASE see
your doctor. They have the knowledge to
help you and if you do not like that doctors’ answer go somewhere else and try
again.
If you have no money
or are scared to go many hospitals and/or clinics have free times to get
different tests and scans done. Find them;
don’t wait because it may be too late!
Breast cancer: This
is a cancer that can start as a
malignant tumor. The tumors can hide but really check by any lympnode under and
around the breast. Since cancer can start when the cells begin to grow it can
grow out of control quickly. When that happens it invades and can
spread to other areas of the body. Most
of the time breast cancer happens in women but men can get it too.
Lung Cancer:
There are 3 main types of lung cancer, which are, non-small cell lung
cancer, which are about 85% of all lung cancers and there are 4 types of cells
involved in the cancer that can be in them; small cell lung cancer which is about
10 to 15% of all lung cancers. These
tend to spread quickly; and lung carcinoid tumor; grow slow and rarely spread. Because
of the different kinds they all need to be treated a little differently.
Lymphoma: a
cancer that begins in cells of the immune system, specifically in the
lymphocytes. There are 2 types, B-cells
& T-cells
This is the most
common blood cancer in the United States, which represents about 5% of all the
new cancers found i n
2014. Approximately 71,000 new cases are
diagnosed each year.
Liver Cancer: In some instance, the liver cells can get
infections such as with hepatitis viruses.
This then damages the DNA. More
males have this type of cancer and it is probably because of the men having
different risk factors. With hepatitis,
there is more than just one. In the
United States hepatitis C is most common, than there is hepatitis B, hepatitis
a & e weighing lowly on the death scale.
At the end of the liver cancer is Cirrhosis or disease of the
liver. When the liver cells are so
damaged it is usually due to possible alcohol abuse, or those suffering from
hepatitis B or hepatitis C. At this
point the liver cannot filter out of the toxicity in ones body.
There are many others so do some checking into them. Brain Cancer, Colon Cancer, Skin cancer (that's is a biggie for many people), stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer and the list goes on
How
could these be prevented: In many cases stuff happens but for this the
answers are still being tested. Many
things about cancers are unclear and research is still going on. The researchers learn more every day. Early detection is one of the best ways to
help defeat these cancers so always look for the warning signs.
The Big Things to Do to Stop These types of Cancers
For
Breast Cancer: Self-breast
exams, breastfeeding & mammograms
Liver: Stop drinking,
obesity, type 2 diabetes, inherited metabolic disease, watch for exposure to
vinyl chloride and thorium dioxide (certain x-rays), do not use anabolic
steroids, arsenic that can be in some contaminated water, specific parasites in
certain areas of the world, tobacco use, and be careful with some birth control
pills
Lung: stay away from tobacco, radon, asbestos, diesel exhaust
Lymphoma: Watch for signs of
infections especially after any other cancers or illnesses.
For many of
these cancers could be in your family so talk to them about it. There may be a family history that needs to
be given to other family members so they can be more vigilant in watching for
the disease.
What can cause many different types of
cancers: Some can be immune system problems,
infections, family history, previous cancer treatment, older age
Some studies show that chemicals at a certain job or some
life style situations we develop which could include but not always, smoking,
diet and/or obesity.
Please read the
American Lung Cancer Web site at http://m.cancer.org/cancer.
It can make a difference in your life. I
do not have all the answer. I may not
explain it totally right because I am not a doctor. Knowledge is power so defend your self and
arm your body with the knowledge to better you the best you can!
For all those that are still fighting the good fight, KICK CANCERS BUTTOCKS! If you can't, live every day as fully as possible. Like David Bowie! Rock ON!
Prayers for my friend Leisa,
old friend Lisa
others that I know but not about the cancer
everyone fighting that fight
Who is your fighting hero?
A prayer for
those who have passed on there is more than famous people who have passed away
from cancer. So lets list on.
Andrew Smith (25) Jan 13, 2016 Former Butler
University basketball player, Hodgkin lymphoma
Phillip “Flip: Saunders (60) Oct 25, 2015
Jackie Collins (77) Sept 19, 2015 breast cancer
Ken Stabler (69) July 8, 2015 complications
associated with colon Cancer NFL Quarterback
Chris Squire (67) June 28, 2015 bassist and cofounder
of the band YES, leukemia
Beau Biden (46) May 30, 2015 brain cancer, son of
vice president Joe Biden
Errol Brown (71) May 6, 2015 liver cancer, lead
singer of the band Hot Chocolate,
Sam Simon (59) March 8, 2015, colon cancer,
co-creator of the Simpsons.
Donna Douglas (82) 2015 pancreatic Cancer best know
for playing Elly May Clampett
Alberta Watson (60) 2015 complications from lymphoma
cancer, La Femme Nikata
Donna Summer (64) 2012
Adam Yauch (Nathanal Hornblower) (48) 2012 Beastie
Boys fame
Dennis Hopper (74) 2010
Farrah Fawcett (62) 2009
Dom Deluise (76) 2009
Pope John Paul II (85) 2005
Victoria L S (too young) 2005 Breast to Lung to Bone
cancer, my mother
Virginia K (nee S) (too young) 2005 lung
cancer, my grandmother
Richard C (too young) 2004 colon cancer my sisters
father
Suzzie G. U.(too young) 2001 Breast cancer to all
over cancer my aunt
Judy S. (too young) 2001 ovarian cancer, my aunt
Thank your for showing me that fighting is what you make of it. That darn Cancer!
Per Alan Rickman, "Parts win prizes, not actors" - 2008
and "Actors are agents of change, a film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music or a book can make a difference. It can change the world."
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