This month in our Health promotion calendar we are focusing on mental health. WHO definition of Health Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. With this in mind then it is clear that mental health is a priority for healthcare providers and […]
Have you ever had trouble concentrating, found it hard to sit still, interrupted others during a conversation or acted impulsively without thinking things through? Can you recall times when you daydreamed or had difficulty focusing on the task at hand? Most of us can picture acting this way from time to time. But for some
There are several modes of treatment for breast cancer including: Surgical management of breast cancer Reconstructive surgery Chemotherapy or endocrine therapy Diet management. Dietary phytoestrogens such as those found in soybeans have a chemical structure that is similar to that of 17b-estradiol and can bind to the estrogen receptor to compete with estrogen. Their consumption
Introduction Cervical cancer is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells and tissue within the cervix (the neck of the uterus). The uterus is the womb where babies are grown. There is then an abnormal growth of cells presenting with hypertrophy (increase of cell size), hyperplasia (the increase of the numbers of cervical cells), anaplasia (formation of atypical
Imagine yourself in a movie. You wake up the following day, shower or just before that, stare at the figure in front of you on the mirror and …..oops! You see the best booby, the best behind and the cutest faces you ever saw. Put that cucumber down- we’ll have plenty of time to play
What breast cancer may resemble These non cancerous conditions may resemble breast cancer because of the presentation and on mammography examination Fibrocystic changes of the breasts Fibroadenoma Hamartoma What test are done to diagnose breast cancer The healthcare provider will perform a series of tests including taking a detailed history and physical examination from the
Definition Breast cancer is an invasive cancer of the breast affecting both men and women. The local cells of the breast grow abnormally and uncontrollable increase in size and spread to other area s of the body. Other names Carcinoma of the breast What causes breast cancer? Various causes of breast cancer have been explained,
Definition This is primary lung malignancy that arises from the lung tissue. There are several types of primary cancer of the lung including squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, small cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Here are some of the listed types Adenocarcinomas: These types of cancers are common in North America and Japan. They tend
Exercise in pregnancy; what you need to know You may have been having a regular exercise program or are planning to have one. There are various types of exercises available programmed ranges from light to heavy depending on your ability to manage. Now that you are pregnant, your exercise options become limited during but a