In a world where stories of resilience and triumph over adversity often go unnoticed, Mrs. BB’s journey stands as a testament to the power of early detection and the exceptional care provided at Emabal Hospital. Diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced the challenge head-on, ultimately emerging victorious after undergoing a unilateral total mastectomy. This is the remarkable story of Mrs. BB, a woman who turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into an opportunity for strength, courage, and hope, with the unwavering support of the dedicated healthcare professionals at Emabal Hospital.
Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful experiences of someone’s life and it is important to recognize that self-care during cancer is neither self-indulgent nor selfish. It’s about taking care of yourself (or anyone with cancer) no matter what stage they are at.
There’s absolutely no right way to cope and deal with cancer and no best self-care ideas. It’s about determining what’s best for you. It sometimes means cozying up on the couch and watching a movie, going for a walk, chatting with loved ones, or spending time by yourself.
Don’t wait, Hydrate!
Having a headache? Drink water.
Feeling tired? Drink water.
Not losing weight? Drink water.
Drink water. Do you know that all of these are symptoms of not keeping hydrated? Most of us are guilty of this. Several health issues that an average adult experiences occurs due to lack of sufficient water intake.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. There are over 100 varieties which are passed through sexual contact and can affect your genitals, mouth, or throat. Most people get a genital HPV infection through direct sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
Because HPV is a skin-to-skin infection, intercourse isn’t always required for transmission to occur.
The term ‘hepatitis‘ means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, other infectious agents, alcohol, and other chemicals. There are various Hepatitis viruses which include A, B, C, D, E and possibly G. Types A, B and C are the most common. All can cause acute hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis B and C can cause Chronic Hepatitis which can lead to Liver Cirrhosis (fibrosis) and in some cases Liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma). They differ in the way they are transmitted from person to person.
Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. Vaccines contain a microorganism or virus in a weakened, live or killed state, or proteins or toxins from the organism. In stimulating the body’s adaptive immunity, they help prevent sickness from an infectious disease.
When a sufficiently large percentage of a population has been vaccinated and become immune, herd immunity results which indirectly protects the non-immune population because infection transmission is low. The effectiveness of vaccination has been widely studied and verified. Vaccination is a most effective method of preventing infectious diseases.
There is no known cause for bowel cancer.
RISK FACTORS
Smokers are more likely to develop bowel cancer than non-smokers.
Obese people are more likely to develop bowel cancer.
The large intestine is divided into 3 sections;
Appendix and Cecum
Colon
Rectum
The colon is divided into 4 sections in the following order:
Most early-stage breast cancers in the U.S. are found with screening mammography, before any warning signs or symptoms appear.
However, breast cancer also is found when there are warning signs. So, it’s important to be aware of these warning signs and see a health care provider if you notice any breast changes.
Pathology reports are written in medical language because they are prepared for health care providers. This can make some of the wording hard to understand.
However, understanding the basic parts of the report can help you be better informed about your diagnosis.
Different pathology labs may use different terms to describe the same information. So, your report may not have the exact wording found here.
In our previous article, we talked about how important it is to know the health status of your breast in order to aid early discovery of any breast cancer and put us in a vantage position to fight and defeat cancer. Sequel to this, questions have popped up on why some cancer cases resolve easily and some do not, rather they have been known to deteriorate and taken lives fatefully.
The breasts are very important part of the female body, as it is a powerful representation of motherhood, vitality and beauty. Little wonder it has been a matter of interest in medicine and feminine cosmetology. These precious jewels are without an iota of doubt deserving all the attention they get. Yet, In Nigeria, the risk of #breast cancer in women has gradually appreciated from about 24.5 million in 1990 to 40 million in 2010 and were predicted to increase beyond 50 million in 2020.