Well the girls have done a very unique way of spreading breast cancer awareness . ( I call it the Bra awareness its where the girls posted the colour of the bra as their status message) we saw its success and then it really helped people to know more about breast cancer the hype created by the Bra awareness was tremendous
well why not the boys do something unique in a similar fashion( I call it the Underwear campaign) to create awareness among everyone about prostrate cancer.
Just post I like red , blue , green , yellow, white any colour ( which is I like red colour underwear I like blue colour underwear) sheer intention is spreading awareness about prostrate cancer ( well few of our friends discussed it and ( girls they have promised not to reveal it thou I Doubth) have come to a conclusion that this idea is better. Instead of posting colour like red and black and any colour which anyone will know boys are posting the colour of the underwear what we will do is post the colour but as ( I like red , or I like black or I like white) this creates a confusion and a wild guess saying that it’s the colour of maybe a condom.. well lets do this
What we will do is Post it as ( I like Red) or I like white = which in real means I like red colour or I like white colour please this has to be distributed to boys only and the campain starts March 11.03.11. . Lets keep this discreet if we can and spread it across the boys mens and make it successfull and next year maybe we can come up with something more.
Lost a friend to cancer and while creting this post Go to know about a friends Dad passing away in june 2010 due to liver cancer. May their Soul rest in peace. But ther are cases ( freinds too) who detected cancer at early stage and some are cured not completely but yeah there are much better then before. God help them too
Some information about Prostrate Cancer – Cyclist Lance Armstrong is the the greates exaple of how a Man can fight
Prostrate cancer by discovering it in early stage and treating it.
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Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers.[1] The cancer cells may metastasize (spread) from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. Prostate cancer may cause pain, difficulty in urinating, problems during sexual intercourse, or erectile dysfunction. Other symptoms can potentially develop during later stages of the disease.
Rates of detection of prostate cancers vary widely across the world, with South and East Asia detecting less frequently than in Europe, and especially the United States.[2] Prostate cancer tends to develop in men over the age of fifty and although it is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men, many never have symptoms, undergo no therapy, and eventually die of other causes. This is because cancer of the prostate is, in most cases, slow-growing, symptom-free, and since men with the condition are older they often die of causes unrelated to the prostate cancer, such as heart/circulatory disease, pneumonia, other unconnected cancers, or old age. About 2/3 of cases are slow growing, the other third more aggressive and fast developing.[3]
Many factors, including genetics and diet, have been implicated in the development of prostate cancer. The presence of prostate cancer may be indicated by symptoms, physical examination, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), or biopsy. The PSA test increases cancer detection but does not decrease mortality.[4] Suspected prostate cancer is typically confirmed by taking a biopsy of the prostate and examining it under a microscope. Further tests, such as CT scans and bone scans, may be performed to determine whether prostate cancer has spread.
Treatment options for prostate cancer with intent to cure are primarily surgery, radiation therapy, and proton therapy. Other treatments, such as hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, cryosurgery, and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) also exist, depending on the clinical scenario and desired outcome.
The age and underlying health of the man, the extent of metastasis, appearance under the microscope, and response of the cancer to initial treatment are important in determining the outcome of the disease. The decision whether or not to treat localized prostate cancer (a tumor that is contained within the prostate) with curative intent is a patient trade-off between the expected beneficial and harmful effects in terms of patient survival and quality of life.
Source Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_cancer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_cancer
World Cancer Day
, celebrated on the 4th of February each year is a day when the world projects its concerted effort to fight cancer.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death world wide
According to WHO estimates, around 84 million people are likely to die of cancer between 2005-2015 if they are denied treatment for the disease.
The
poor and the developing countries are more burdened by cancer than the developed countries and, therefore, it is important to address this ever-increasing burden.
World Cancer Day- Beginning
World Cancer day began as a part of the World Cancer Campaign, which is in response to the Charter of Paris that was adopted for the New Millennium at the
Nation wide campaigns are held and fund-raising events are organized to inform the general public on risk reduction in cancer.
World Summit Against Cancer on February 4, 2000.
The charter called for a concerted effort between governments, scientists, health-care professionals, patients, pharma industries and the media to fight cancer.
What happens?
Each year on 4 February, the UN’s health authority,
WHO, supports a united effort to ease the global cancer burden by promoting ways to spread awareness on early detection, treatment, risk reduction and prevention of cancer. A lot of effort is taken to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
On this day WHO, along with
International Union against Cancer, world governments, NGOs, business people, health care professionals and celebrities participate in discussions on cancer to increase awareness among the general public on matters related to the disease.
Nation wide campaigns are held and fund-raising events are organized to inform the general public on risk reduction in cancer.
2011 – Motto & Significance
The motto for the year 2011 is
“Teaching Children and Teenagers to limit their sun exposure by being SunSmart!”
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Skin cancers are largely brought on by
overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. It can also be brought on by sun lamps and sun parlors.
The
sun burn that a person acquires can take more than two decades to transform into a malignanacy.
Skin cancers are more prevalent than before, what with increasing number of people, particularly the young, taking to sun tanning and sun- bathing to get a tanned look, which is in vogue.
Skin cancer is largely preventable and there is a need to advise those at risks, to avoid excessive exposure to the harmful rays of the sun.
This year the World Cancer Day is even more significant as the
UN Summit on Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is taking place this year.
World Cancer Declaration
The World Cancer Declaration focuses on bringing the attention of world leaders and health policymakers to the growing cancer crisis and reduce the burden globally by 2020.
The
targets by 2020 include-
• Reduce
tobacco and alcohol consumption globally
• Reducing
obesity
• Hepatitis B and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination programmes all over the world for and to prevent liver and cervical cancer
• Reducing emigration of
health care providers with special cancer training
• Ensuring the global availability of
pain medication
• Dispelling
misconceptions related to cancer.
Each one of us can
sign the World Cancer Declaration and help towards the global cancer cause.
Cancer Prevention – Tips
Almost 30-40% of cancers can potentially be prevented or the risks reduced. Here are a few easy tips -
• Those who fall in the risk groups, such as those who are above a certain age or those with a familial history, must go for
periodical screening
• Ensure
vaccination against HBV and HPV
• Avoid over exposure to the
sun; apply a sunscreen when outdoors and protect yourself with appropriate accessories like a broad –brimmed hat and sunglasses
• Eat plenty of
fruits and fresh green vegetables
• Indulge in moderate
exercises or go for regular walks
• Monitor your weight –
avoid obesity
•
Learn how to do self-examination for early diagnosis of cancers such as breast and testis.
Source-
Medindia
Some of the famous interesting status message
Why is everyones Facebook status saying things like….?
Loads of people on Facebook are posting status’ like :
I like it on the kitchen floor
I like it in the car
I like it in the hallway
Answer It’s a game that is being played with the girls on facebook. Its a msg sent to you by your girl friends talking about where you put your purse when you get home. so if you put it on the table you would say, I like it on the table.
