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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Prostate cancer develops slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate, which can not cause serious damage. While some prostate cancers grow slowly and may require little or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread rapidly.
Prostate cancer is detected early - when it is still confined to the prostate - have a better chance of successful treatment. Reduce your risk of liver cirrhosis
Scarring of the liver cirrhosis, and increases the risk of liver cancer. To reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis if:
Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit the amount you drink. For women this means no more than one drink per day. For men, this means no more than two glasses a day.
Maintain a healthy weight. If the current weight is healthy, working to preserve it by choosing a healthy diet and exercise most days of the week. If you want to lose weight, reduce the calories you eat each day and increase the amount of exercise you do. The goal to lose weight slowly - 1 or 2 pounds (0,5-1 kg) every week.
Be careful with chemicals. Follow the instructions on the chemicals you use at home or at work.
Vaccination against hepatitis B
To reduce the risk of hepatitis B, getting the vaccine for hepatitis B, which offers more than 90 percent protection for adults and children. The vaccine can be administered to anyone, including children, the elderly, and weakened immune systems.
Take steps to prevent hepatitis C
No vaccine against hepatitis C exists, but you can reduce your risk of infection.
Knowing the health status of all sexual partners. Do not engage in unprotected sex unless you are absolutely sure your partner is not infected with HBV, HCV or other sexually transmitted diseases. If you do not know the health of your partner, always use a condom to have sex.
Do not use intravenous (IV) drugs, but if you do, use a clean needle. The best way to protect yourself against HCV is not to inject drugs. But if this is not an option for you, so make sure any needle you use is sterile and not share it. Contaminated drug paraphernalia is a common cause of hepatitis C. Take advantage of needle exchange programs in your community and consider seeking help for your drug use.
Try to provide a safe, clean stores when getting a tattoo or piercing. The needles are not properly sterilized can spread the hepatitis C virus Before getting a tattoo or piercing, visit the shops in your area and ask the staff for their security practices. If the shop workers refuse to answer questions or do not take seriously the questions, I think it was a sign that the body is not right for you.
Ask your doctor about screening for liver cancer
For the general population, screening for liver cancer has not been proven to reduce the risk of dying from liver cancer, so it is generally not recommended. The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases recommend screening for liver cancer for those who are suspected of having a high risk, including those who:
Hepatitis B and one or more of the following conditions: a male age 40 are Asian women, Asian or African 50 years during the 20 years old, have liver cirrhosis or a family history of liver cancer
Liver cirrhosis from other causes, such as an autoimmune disease or excessive alcohol consumption
Hepatitis C
A hereditary form of hemochromatosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Discuss the pros and cons of screening with your doctor. Together you can decide if testing is right for you based on risk. Detection usually involves an ultrasound once or twice a year. Targeted therapy drugs. Sorafenib (Nexavar ®) is a drug that interferes with a tumor's ability to generate new blood vessels. Sorafenib has been shown to slow or halt the progression of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma for a few months of treatment. Further studies are needed to understand how this and other targeted therapies can be used to fight advanced kidney cancer.
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