WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PRINZMETALS ANGINA?
The chest pain from Prinzmetal's angina often has the following characteristics:
-Located under the chest bone.
-Described as squeezing, constricting, tightness, pressure, or crushing, which is usually severe and may radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulder, or arm.
-Often occurs at rest.
-May occur at the same time each day, usually between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 AM but everyone is different.
-Lasts from 5 to 30 minutes of terror!
-Relieved by 1 or 2 nitroglycerin spays
- Can cause fainting or loss of consciousness, heart attack or stroke!
- What causes coronary spasms? It is not known exactly what causes coronary spasms. They may be due to problems with the thin lining of the blood vessels called the endothelium. Usually the artery lining produces a chemical (nitric oxide) that widens the blood vessel allowing blood to flow through with ease. If the artery lining is damaged or isn't working properly, the blood vessels may narrow more easily, which may cause a coronary spasm. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in these patients.
SOME SIGNS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES INCLUDE:
-Blurred vision
-Frequent skin, gum or urinary tract infections.
-Itching of skin or genitals.
-Slow healing cuts and bruises.
-Tingling or numbness in legs, feet, fingers-
-Drowsiness.
-Retina Complications From Diabetes. I now had a cataract in my both eyes.
Patients with diabetes have higher death rates than people who do not have diabetes regardless of sex, age, or other factors. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in these patients. All lifestyle and medical efforts should be made to reduce the risk for these conditions.
People with type 2 diabetes are also at risk for nerve damage (neuropathy) and abnormalities in both small and large blood vessels (vascular injuries) that occur as part of the diabetic disease process. Such abnormalities produce complications over time in many organs and structures in the body. Although these complications tend to be more serious in type 1 diabetes, they still are of concern in type 2 diabetes. Most people with diabetes should aim for fasting blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dL and hemoglobin HbA1C of less than 7%.
There are two important approaches to preventing complications from diabetes:
Intensive control of blood glucose and keeping glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels below 7%. Tight blood glucose and HbA1c control can help prevent complications due to vascular (blood vessel) abnormalities and nerve damage (neuropathy) that can cause major damage to organs, including the eyes, kidneys, and possibly the heart.
Managing risk factors for heart disease. Control of blood glucose also helps the heart, but its benefits occur over time. It is very important that people with diabetes control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other factors associated with heart disease.
HEART DISEASE OR MY CONJESTIVE HEART PROBLEM
There is an association between high blood pressure (hypertension), unhealthy cholesterol levels, and diabetes. Some research suggests that high LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels, low LDL (“good” cholesterol) levels, and high triglyceride levels may interfere with insulin regulation. Hypertension is more common in patients with diabetes than those without the condition.
People with diabetes are more likely than non-diabetics to have heart problems, and to die from heart complications. Heart attacks account for 60% and strokes for 25% of deaths in patients with diabetes. Diabetes affects the heart in many ways:
Both type 1 and 2 diabetes speed the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Diabetes is often associated with low HDL ("good" cholesterol) and high triglycerides. This can lead to coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.
Impaired nerve function (neuropathy) associated with diabetes also causes heart abnormalities.
Women with diabetes are at particularly high risk for heart problems and death from heart disease and overall causes.
SARCOMA SOFT TISSUE CANCER REMISSION FOR 10 YEARS BUT AT THIS MOMENT I HAVE CANCER NEUROPATHY AS THEY HAD TO CUT DOWN TO THE BONE AND NOW I HAVE PERIPHERAL LEFT ARM NEUROPATHY:
This information is about peripheral neuropathy (also called neuropathy) in cancer. Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe damage to nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves).
Peripheral neuropathy is not one specific disease. Many different conditions that can damage the peripheral nerves can cause it.
This information is about cancer-related causes of peripheral neuropathy, and mainly neuropathy caused by anti-cancer drugs.
The nervous system consists of the brain, the spinal cord and a network of nerves that thread throughout the body. It has two main parts:
-the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain and spinal cord
-the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which is made up of nerves that carry messages between the brain, the spinal cord and the rest of the body.
Nerves carry nerve impulses back and forth between the body and the brain. They are made up of nerve cells called neurons. Some neurons are very small, but others can be up to one metre (three feet) long. When a nerve ending is stimulated - for example, by heat, touch or vibration - it creates a tiny electrical pulse. This sends a signal along the nerve cell.
When it reaches the end of the cell, the signal triggers the release of chemicals. These carry the signal to the next nerve cell. In this way, messages can be sent from nerves anywhere in the body to the spinal cord and then up to the brain. When a nerve ending is stimulated, for example by heat, touch, or sound vibrations, it creates a tiny electrical pulse. This sends a signal along the nerve cell.
When it reaches the end of the cell, the signal triggers the release of chemicals. These carry the signal to the next nerve cell. In this way, messages can be sent from nerves anywhere in the body to the spinal cord and then up to the brain.
There are different types of nerves:
-Motor nerves.
These carry messages from the brain to the muscles. When a muscle receives a message, it reacts with a movement. Messages can be sent from the brain to any part of the body.
-Sensory nerves.
These carry messages from the body to the brain. These nerves have endings (receptors) that are sensitive to sensations such as pain, temperature, touch and vibration. They enable us to feel different sensations.
Although we are not aware of it, our brain is constantly receiving messages from sensory nerves throughout our body. These messages tell our brain where each part of our body is and are important for balance, coordination and walking.
-Autonomic nerves.
These carry messages back and forth between internal organs and the brain. They control the actions of muscles that aren’t under our voluntary control. They are responsible for maintaining our blood pressure and heart rate.
Autonomic nerves also control both the rate at which food passes through our digestive tract (stomach and bowel) and how the bladder works.
CAUSES OF PERIPHERAL NEROPATHY:
There are several ways in which cancer and treatments for cancer can cause peripheral neuropathy:
Some anti-cancer drugs can cause nerve damage. This is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in people with cancer.
Cancer can cause peripheral neuropathy in one area of the body if the tumour is growing close to a nerve and presses on it.
Surgery may damage nerves and cause symptoms in the affected area; for example, numbness or tingling and pain in the arm after breast cancer surgery.
Rarely, radiotherapy may damage nerves within the treated area, causing symptoms such as numbness and weakness. These may develop months or years after treatment.
Occasionally in some types of cancer, the body makes substances that damage peripheral nerves. This is called Para neoplastic peripheral neuropathy. It most commonly occurs in people lung cancer, lymphoma or myeloma.
The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy vary depending on which nerves are affected. Anti-cancer drugs that cause nerve damage are most likely to affect sensory nerves, but some can also affect the motor nerves and the autonomic nerves.
Peripheral neuropathy often affects the hands, feet and lower legs. This is because the longer a nerve is, the more vulnerable it is to injury. Nerves going to the hands, feet and lower legs are some of the longest in the body.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are usually mild to begin with and gradually get worse. Mine went from worse to even more as now I satay awake all night long and I am out of breath, spent and sleeping pills help not!
OTHER SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:
-A change in sensation. You may have a feeling of heaviness, burning or pins and needles in the affected area. Alternatively, you may notice unusual sensations, such as a feeling of warmth or burning when touching something cold and this I have!
-Increased sensitivity. You may find that even the lightest touch or pressure in the affected area feels uncomfortable or painful. Again this is me.
-Pain. This can be mild or more severe. The pain may be felt as sharp and stabbing or as a burning sensation, etc.
Stages of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Stage III To IV the tumor is either:
high-grade (likely to grow and spread quickly), larger than 5 centimeters, and either superficial (in subcutaneous tissue with no spread into connective tissue or muscle below) or deep (in the muscle and may be in connective or subcutaneous tissue); or any grade, any size, and has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Stage III cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes is advanced stage IV.
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment
-After adult soft tissue sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the soft tissue or to other parts of the body.
-There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
-The following stages are used for adult soft tissue sarcoma:
-Stage I
-Stage II
-Stage III
-Stage IV Richard was this but after my many operations, my Cancer has been in remission for 10 years!
After adult soft tissue sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the soft tissue or to other parts of the body.
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the soft tissue or to other parts of the body is called staging. Staging of soft tissue sarcoma is also based on the grade and size of the tumor, whether it is superficial (close to the skin's surface) or deep, and whether it has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment.
The following tests and procedures may be used in the staging process:
Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient’s health habits and past illnesses and treatments will also be taken.
Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body.
Blood chemistry studies: A procedure in which a blood sample is checked to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by organs and tissues in the body. An unusual (higher or lower than normal) amount of a substance can be a sign of disease in the organ or tissue that makes it.
Complete blood count (CBC): A procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for the following:
The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells.
The portion of the blood sample made up of red blood cells.
CT scan (CAT scan): A procedure that makes a series of detailed pictures of areas inside of the body, such as the lung and abdomen, taken from different angles. The pictures are made by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. A dye may be injected into a vein or swallowed to help the organs or tissues show up more clearly. This procedure is also called computed tomography, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): A procedure that uses a magnet, radio waves, and a computer to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI).
PET scan (positron emission tomography scan): A procedure to find malignant tumor cells in the body. A small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein. The PET scanner rotates around the body and makes a picture of where glucose is being used in the body. Malignant tumor cells show up brighter in the picture because they are more active and take up more glucose than normal cells do.
The results of these tests are viewed together with the results of the tumor biopsy to find out the stage of the soft tissue sarcoma before treatment is given. Sometimes chemotherapy or radiation therapy is given as the initial treatment and afterwards the soft tissue sarcoma is staged again.
There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
The three ways that cancer spreads in the body are:
Through tissue. Cancer invades the surrounding normal tissue.
Through the lymph system. Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through the lymph vessels to other places in the body.
Through the blood. Cancer invades the veins and capillaries and travels through the blood to other places in the body.
When cancer cells break away from the primary (original) tumor and travel through the lymph or blood to other places in the body, another (secondary) tumor may form. This process is called metastasis. The secondary (metastatic) tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if breast cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer cells in the bones are actually breast cancer cells. The disease is metastatic breast cancer, not bone cancer.
Recurrent adult soft tissue sarcoma is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the same soft tissue or in other parts of the body. So I am still at War with this disease and one of us will win and if I do not then I visit GOD!
Groin Pain After Hernia Repair
Pain persisting beyond the first few days after groin hernia repair is recognized to affect small numbers of patients, generally estimated to be 10–15% of hernias repaired. In nearly all of these patients, the pain subsides post operatively over the early months. Chronic, disabling pain persisting at and beyond 1 year is thought to be real but rare, affecting less than 1% of patients undergoing inguino-femoral hernia repair. Indeed, Devlin indicates that every year “some 400,000 inguinal hernias are repaired, and yet even the biggest series of reports of pain after inguino-femoral hernia repair from the United States are of only 17 or 23 cases. Therefore, this must be a remote hazard… .”
Severe chronic pain following hernia repair is usually due to ischemia or to neuropathy. Ischemia induced in musculofascial tissues by a repair done under tension is the most common cause of undue postoperative pain. In this situation, the sutures slowly cut through the tissues, relieving the pain but setting the stage for recurrence. The other major cause of ischemia-induced pain is tight closure of either the deep or superficial inguinal ring during repair. Most often, ischemia in the ring is partly due to edema following operative dissection, and resorption of edema postoperatively leads to gradual resolution of pain; rarely does testicular atrophy supervene.
Neuropathy is widely recognized as a cause of chronic postoperative pain. It can be induced by nerve trauma during dissection, neuroma formation after partial or complete transection, entrapment by sutures, or by postoperative adhesions. The implantation of mesh, which induces scar formation through increased inflammation, also has been suggested as a cause of neuropathic pain.
More than a decade ago it was true that chronic disabling pain was rare after hernia repair. It is also true that the reported incidence of this problem has been increasing in recent years, 3 although the reasons for this change are not entirely settled. It is important to know the true incidence of chronic, disabling pain after hernia repair so that patients can make an informed choice of whether or not to undergo repair, and so they can receive an acceptable informed consent. Generally, problems with an incidence of less than 1% are thought not to need specific mention in discussing with patients the potential complications of an operation.
SO THIS IS ME AND I HAVE FOUND:
When you have Cancer you find out quickly, all who really Love You.
Yet at the same time there are those who surprise you, because they do not.
Bask in the ones who do Love You, for they are blessings whom will always help you through.
Forgive the ones, who do not, as they are but wheat chaff to be scattered in the wind…
Also, Cancer Battles are very lonely for they are just like a really scary Roller Coaster ride, that has you the lone rider, of which you are totally terrified on!
To date in regards with my Cancer Battle, I am tenaciously holding my ground.
My Faith though battered, seems like the Biblical reading from the Son;
Acts 9:16 “I will show him how much he must suffer in My name”.
So, until I find myself “Many Years Cancer Free” my Cancer Battle goes on and on.
KIDNEY CYST'S
Cysts associated with polycystic kidney disease are nearly always noncancerous. Some people go their whole lives without knowing they have this condition unless complications arise. Like other kidney cysts, these growths are small, oval or round sacs filled with fluid. If the condition does cause problems, complications can include pain, high blood pressure, liver cysts, urinary tract infections, and kidney failure, so ask your doctor if cysts complicate your medical outlook.
CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER. MY 12 SIGNS SO FAR.
Cirrhosis develops when scar tissue begins replacing healthy tissue cells all around the liver. The condition may be the result of long-term excess alcohol or drug use, or hepatitis B or C. The latter is contracted through intercourse or contact with infected blood. Hepatitis C infection is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis in the U.S. When scar tissue builds up over the years, the organ becomes hard and lumpy, and this gradually interferes with the liver's ability to function. The liver is less able to filter blood, which can cause ruptured blood vessels. In some cases, spleen enlargement or splenomegaly may occur as a complication of liver cirrhosis.
1. Fatigue
The liver has a unique role when it comes to cleansing the blood and organs, and its proper function is vital to the wellness of the entire body. Fatigue is one of the most commonly described symptoms by individuals with liver cirrhosis, regardless of whether the condition develops from chronic alcohol consumption or hepatitis C. Fatigue may be experienced on and off or constant, and can vary in intensity from mild to debilitating.
Cirrhosis develops when scar tissue begins replacing healthy tissue cells all around the liver. The condition may be the result of long-term excess alcohol or drug use, or hepatitis B or C. The latter is contracted through intercourse or contact with infected blood. Hepatitis C infection is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis in the U.S. When scar tissue builds up over the years, the organ becomes hard and lumpy, and this gradually interferes with the liver's ability to function. The liver is less able to filter blood, which can cause ruptured blood vessels. In some cases, spleen enlargement or splenomegaly may occur as a complication of liver cirrhosis.
2. Bleeding Easily
Excessive bleeding is one of the most common symptoms of advanced liver cirrhosis. This bleeding is a result of low levels of platelets. Most often in liver cirrhosis, the platelet count is low not because the body doesn't make enough, but because the platelets are trapped in the spleen. Any unnatural bleeding requires medical attention.
3. Spider Blood Vessels
One of the most visible signs of liver cirrhosis is spider veins or blood vessels, which appear when an artery surrounded by smaller vessels is affected by liver damage. Spider veins can also develop for other, less serious reasons, however. When caused by liver cirrhosis, a sudden increase of the hormone estradiol causes the vessels to expand and become visible below the skin. Spider veins are more common in individuals with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis than in those with cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C or B.
4. Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a scientific term for an abnormal increase in breast size in males, resulting from a severe hormone imbalance. Typically, gynecomastia is the byproduct of an increase in estradiol. It causes the breast to enlarge and testosterone to drop. The condition should be further investigated and treated by the physician.
5. Hypogonadism
Hypergonadism is the result of a hormonal imbalance, specifically a severe lack of sex hormones. It can occur in both men and women but is more pronounced in men. The condition causes the genitals to shrink and can negatively impact libido. In some instances, it leads to significantly reduced testicular functions. Alcohol consumption affects testosterone levels, mainly because alcohol increases the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is known to decrease testosterone production. When related to liver cirrhosis, hypogonadism signifies an advanced stage.
6. Fluid in the Abdomen
About 80% of individuals with liver cirrhosis of the liver develop an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, a condition called ascites. This symptom causes expansion of the abdomen and pronounced veins. If not addressed quickly, fluid in the abdomen can cause organ damage and may lead to death.
7. Bad Breath
Foul breath without changes in dental hygiene can indicate illness. In the case of liver cirrhosis, bad breath develops due to an increase in dimethyl sulfide, a substance that is unleashed when the liver does not function properly. Dimethyl sulfide has a very distinct smell that differs from morning breath and suggests an advanced stage of liver disease.
8. Jaundice
The breakdown of red blood cells in the body produces bilirubin. This substance travels to the liver and is ultimately eliminated in the stools. When the liver malfunctions, as happens in liver cirrhosis, too much bilirubin may build up in the liver. This yellowish substance can turn the skin and whites of the eyes yellow when in excess. Bilirubin present in large quantities indicates toxins are not being eliminated properly, a warning that the body is at risk of poisoning itself.Jaundice requires treatment and lifestyle changes that often include eliminating alcohol consumption and as I do not drink alcohol no problem!
9. Dark Urine
Bilirubin can cause dark urine, as well, a symptom that may be more immediately noticeable than slightly discolored skin. Luckily, dark urine is usually a sign of liver cirrhosis and can prompt doctors to investigate and diagnose more quickly. Dehydration can also make the urine darker than normal, so doctors will rule out this possibility before conducting liver tests.
10. Enlarged Liver that Becomes Smaller Over Time
Initially, inflammation of the liver will cause liver enlargement. However, as the disease progresses and turns into cirrhosis, the amount of scar tissue increases, making the liver smaller. The scar tissue affects blood flow, causing further damage and shrinking of the organ.
11. Swollen Abdomen
There are several possible reasons a person's abdomen may swell during liver failure. Usually, loss of liver functionality leads to a build-up of fluid in either the liver, spleen, or abdominal region. This fluid retention manifests outwardly as swelling, which may or may not be externally apparent. A physical examination usually leads to the discovery of the abdominal swelling.
12. Sleepiness
Typically, sleepiness is an early sign of hepatic encephalopathy provoked by the onset of liver failure. Excessive fatigue is more common in people with advanced or chronic liver failure. However, extreme drowsiness in combination with other symptoms could indicate acute liver failure.
BOTTOM LINE TO MY FEW MENTIONED HEALTH PROBLEMS AND THERE ARE MORE:
“HIS WILL BE DONE - AS I AM IN GOD'S HANDS WITH MEDICAL HELP.”
So to those who still Love me – Thank You!
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Sincerely, with Love sent back to you – from Sir Richard…
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The chest pain from Prinzmetal's angina often has the following characteristics:
-Located under the chest bone.
-Described as squeezing, constricting, tightness, pressure, or crushing, which is usually severe and may radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulder, or arm.
-Often occurs at rest.
-May occur at the same time each day, usually between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 AM but everyone is different.
-Lasts from 5 to 30 minutes of terror!
-Relieved by 1 or 2 nitroglycerin spays
- Can cause fainting or loss of consciousness, heart attack or stroke!
- What causes coronary spasms? It is not known exactly what causes coronary spasms. They may be due to problems with the thin lining of the blood vessels called the endothelium. Usually the artery lining produces a chemical (nitric oxide) that widens the blood vessel allowing blood to flow through with ease. If the artery lining is damaged or isn't working properly, the blood vessels may narrow more easily, which may cause a coronary spasm. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in these patients.
SOME SIGNS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES INCLUDE:
-Blurred vision
-Frequent skin, gum or urinary tract infections.
-Itching of skin or genitals.
-Slow healing cuts and bruises.
-Tingling or numbness in legs, feet, fingers-
-Drowsiness.
-Retina Complications From Diabetes. I now had a cataract in my both eyes.
Patients with diabetes have higher death rates than people who do not have diabetes regardless of sex, age, or other factors. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in these patients. All lifestyle and medical efforts should be made to reduce the risk for these conditions.
People with type 2 diabetes are also at risk for nerve damage (neuropathy) and abnormalities in both small and large blood vessels (vascular injuries) that occur as part of the diabetic disease process. Such abnormalities produce complications over time in many organs and structures in the body. Although these complications tend to be more serious in type 1 diabetes, they still are of concern in type 2 diabetes. Most people with diabetes should aim for fasting blood glucose levels of less than 110 mg/dL and hemoglobin HbA1C of less than 7%.
There are two important approaches to preventing complications from diabetes:
Intensive control of blood glucose and keeping glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels below 7%. Tight blood glucose and HbA1c control can help prevent complications due to vascular (blood vessel) abnormalities and nerve damage (neuropathy) that can cause major damage to organs, including the eyes, kidneys, and possibly the heart.
Managing risk factors for heart disease. Control of blood glucose also helps the heart, but its benefits occur over time. It is very important that people with diabetes control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other factors associated with heart disease.
HEART DISEASE OR MY CONJESTIVE HEART PROBLEM
There is an association between high blood pressure (hypertension), unhealthy cholesterol levels, and diabetes. Some research suggests that high LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels, low LDL (“good” cholesterol) levels, and high triglyceride levels may interfere with insulin regulation. Hypertension is more common in patients with diabetes than those without the condition.
People with diabetes are more likely than non-diabetics to have heart problems, and to die from heart complications. Heart attacks account for 60% and strokes for 25% of deaths in patients with diabetes. Diabetes affects the heart in many ways:
Both type 1 and 2 diabetes speed the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Diabetes is often associated with low HDL ("good" cholesterol) and high triglycerides. This can lead to coronary artery disease, heart attack, or stroke.
Impaired nerve function (neuropathy) associated with diabetes also causes heart abnormalities.
Women with diabetes are at particularly high risk for heart problems and death from heart disease and overall causes.
SARCOMA SOFT TISSUE CANCER REMISSION FOR 10 YEARS BUT AT THIS MOMENT I HAVE CANCER NEUROPATHY AS THEY HAD TO CUT DOWN TO THE BONE AND NOW I HAVE PERIPHERAL LEFT ARM NEUROPATHY:
This information is about peripheral neuropathy (also called neuropathy) in cancer. Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe damage to nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves).
Peripheral neuropathy is not one specific disease. Many different conditions that can damage the peripheral nerves can cause it.
This information is about cancer-related causes of peripheral neuropathy, and mainly neuropathy caused by anti-cancer drugs.
The nervous system consists of the brain, the spinal cord and a network of nerves that thread throughout the body. It has two main parts:
-the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain and spinal cord
-the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which is made up of nerves that carry messages between the brain, the spinal cord and the rest of the body.
Nerves carry nerve impulses back and forth between the body and the brain. They are made up of nerve cells called neurons. Some neurons are very small, but others can be up to one metre (three feet) long. When a nerve ending is stimulated - for example, by heat, touch or vibration - it creates a tiny electrical pulse. This sends a signal along the nerve cell.
When it reaches the end of the cell, the signal triggers the release of chemicals. These carry the signal to the next nerve cell. In this way, messages can be sent from nerves anywhere in the body to the spinal cord and then up to the brain. When a nerve ending is stimulated, for example by heat, touch, or sound vibrations, it creates a tiny electrical pulse. This sends a signal along the nerve cell.
When it reaches the end of the cell, the signal triggers the release of chemicals. These carry the signal to the next nerve cell. In this way, messages can be sent from nerves anywhere in the body to the spinal cord and then up to the brain.
There are different types of nerves:
-Motor nerves.
These carry messages from the brain to the muscles. When a muscle receives a message, it reacts with a movement. Messages can be sent from the brain to any part of the body.
-Sensory nerves.
These carry messages from the body to the brain. These nerves have endings (receptors) that are sensitive to sensations such as pain, temperature, touch and vibration. They enable us to feel different sensations.
Although we are not aware of it, our brain is constantly receiving messages from sensory nerves throughout our body. These messages tell our brain where each part of our body is and are important for balance, coordination and walking.
-Autonomic nerves.
These carry messages back and forth between internal organs and the brain. They control the actions of muscles that aren’t under our voluntary control. They are responsible for maintaining our blood pressure and heart rate.
Autonomic nerves also control both the rate at which food passes through our digestive tract (stomach and bowel) and how the bladder works.
CAUSES OF PERIPHERAL NEROPATHY:
There are several ways in which cancer and treatments for cancer can cause peripheral neuropathy:
Some anti-cancer drugs can cause nerve damage. This is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in people with cancer.
Cancer can cause peripheral neuropathy in one area of the body if the tumour is growing close to a nerve and presses on it.
Surgery may damage nerves and cause symptoms in the affected area; for example, numbness or tingling and pain in the arm after breast cancer surgery.
Rarely, radiotherapy may damage nerves within the treated area, causing symptoms such as numbness and weakness. These may develop months or years after treatment.
Occasionally in some types of cancer, the body makes substances that damage peripheral nerves. This is called Para neoplastic peripheral neuropathy. It most commonly occurs in people lung cancer, lymphoma or myeloma.
The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy vary depending on which nerves are affected. Anti-cancer drugs that cause nerve damage are most likely to affect sensory nerves, but some can also affect the motor nerves and the autonomic nerves.
Peripheral neuropathy often affects the hands, feet and lower legs. This is because the longer a nerve is, the more vulnerable it is to injury. Nerves going to the hands, feet and lower legs are some of the longest in the body.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are usually mild to begin with and gradually get worse. Mine went from worse to even more as now I satay awake all night long and I am out of breath, spent and sleeping pills help not!
OTHER SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:
-A change in sensation. You may have a feeling of heaviness, burning or pins and needles in the affected area. Alternatively, you may notice unusual sensations, such as a feeling of warmth or burning when touching something cold and this I have!
-Increased sensitivity. You may find that even the lightest touch or pressure in the affected area feels uncomfortable or painful. Again this is me.
-Pain. This can be mild or more severe. The pain may be felt as sharp and stabbing or as a burning sensation, etc.
Stages of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Stage III To IV the tumor is either:
high-grade (likely to grow and spread quickly), larger than 5 centimeters, and either superficial (in subcutaneous tissue with no spread into connective tissue or muscle below) or deep (in the muscle and may be in connective or subcutaneous tissue); or any grade, any size, and has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Stage III cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes is advanced stage IV.
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment
-After adult soft tissue sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the soft tissue or to other parts of the body.
-There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
-The following stages are used for adult soft tissue sarcoma:
-Stage I
-Stage II
-Stage III
-Stage IV Richard was this but after my many operations, my Cancer has been in remission for 10 years!
After adult soft tissue sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the soft tissue or to other parts of the body.
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the soft tissue or to other parts of the body is called staging. Staging of soft tissue sarcoma is also based on the grade and size of the tumor, whether it is superficial (close to the skin's surface) or deep, and whether it has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment.
The following tests and procedures may be used in the staging process:
Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient’s health habits and past illnesses and treatments will also be taken.
Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body.
Blood chemistry studies: A procedure in which a blood sample is checked to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by organs and tissues in the body. An unusual (higher or lower than normal) amount of a substance can be a sign of disease in the organ or tissue that makes it.
Complete blood count (CBC): A procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for the following:
The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells.
The portion of the blood sample made up of red blood cells.
CT scan (CAT scan): A procedure that makes a series of detailed pictures of areas inside of the body, such as the lung and abdomen, taken from different angles. The pictures are made by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. A dye may be injected into a vein or swallowed to help the organs or tissues show up more clearly. This procedure is also called computed tomography, computerized tomography, or computerized axial tomography.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): A procedure that uses a magnet, radio waves, and a computer to make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI).
PET scan (positron emission tomography scan): A procedure to find malignant tumor cells in the body. A small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein. The PET scanner rotates around the body and makes a picture of where glucose is being used in the body. Malignant tumor cells show up brighter in the picture because they are more active and take up more glucose than normal cells do.
The results of these tests are viewed together with the results of the tumor biopsy to find out the stage of the soft tissue sarcoma before treatment is given. Sometimes chemotherapy or radiation therapy is given as the initial treatment and afterwards the soft tissue sarcoma is staged again.
There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
The three ways that cancer spreads in the body are:
Through tissue. Cancer invades the surrounding normal tissue.
Through the lymph system. Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through the lymph vessels to other places in the body.
Through the blood. Cancer invades the veins and capillaries and travels through the blood to other places in the body.
When cancer cells break away from the primary (original) tumor and travel through the lymph or blood to other places in the body, another (secondary) tumor may form. This process is called metastasis. The secondary (metastatic) tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if breast cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer cells in the bones are actually breast cancer cells. The disease is metastatic breast cancer, not bone cancer.
Recurrent adult soft tissue sarcoma is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the same soft tissue or in other parts of the body. So I am still at War with this disease and one of us will win and if I do not then I visit GOD!
Groin Pain After Hernia Repair
Pain persisting beyond the first few days after groin hernia repair is recognized to affect small numbers of patients, generally estimated to be 10–15% of hernias repaired. In nearly all of these patients, the pain subsides post operatively over the early months. Chronic, disabling pain persisting at and beyond 1 year is thought to be real but rare, affecting less than 1% of patients undergoing inguino-femoral hernia repair. Indeed, Devlin indicates that every year “some 400,000 inguinal hernias are repaired, and yet even the biggest series of reports of pain after inguino-femoral hernia repair from the United States are of only 17 or 23 cases. Therefore, this must be a remote hazard… .”
Severe chronic pain following hernia repair is usually due to ischemia or to neuropathy. Ischemia induced in musculofascial tissues by a repair done under tension is the most common cause of undue postoperative pain. In this situation, the sutures slowly cut through the tissues, relieving the pain but setting the stage for recurrence. The other major cause of ischemia-induced pain is tight closure of either the deep or superficial inguinal ring during repair. Most often, ischemia in the ring is partly due to edema following operative dissection, and resorption of edema postoperatively leads to gradual resolution of pain; rarely does testicular atrophy supervene.
Neuropathy is widely recognized as a cause of chronic postoperative pain. It can be induced by nerve trauma during dissection, neuroma formation after partial or complete transection, entrapment by sutures, or by postoperative adhesions. The implantation of mesh, which induces scar formation through increased inflammation, also has been suggested as a cause of neuropathic pain.
More than a decade ago it was true that chronic disabling pain was rare after hernia repair. It is also true that the reported incidence of this problem has been increasing in recent years, 3 although the reasons for this change are not entirely settled. It is important to know the true incidence of chronic, disabling pain after hernia repair so that patients can make an informed choice of whether or not to undergo repair, and so they can receive an acceptable informed consent. Generally, problems with an incidence of less than 1% are thought not to need specific mention in discussing with patients the potential complications of an operation.
SO THIS IS ME AND I HAVE FOUND:
When you have Cancer you find out quickly, all who really Love You.
Yet at the same time there are those who surprise you, because they do not.
Bask in the ones who do Love You, for they are blessings whom will always help you through.
Forgive the ones, who do not, as they are but wheat chaff to be scattered in the wind…
Also, Cancer Battles are very lonely for they are just like a really scary Roller Coaster ride, that has you the lone rider, of which you are totally terrified on!
To date in regards with my Cancer Battle, I am tenaciously holding my ground.
My Faith though battered, seems like the Biblical reading from the Son;
Acts 9:16 “I will show him how much he must suffer in My name”.
So, until I find myself “Many Years Cancer Free” my Cancer Battle goes on and on.
KIDNEY CYST'S
Cysts associated with polycystic kidney disease are nearly always noncancerous. Some people go their whole lives without knowing they have this condition unless complications arise. Like other kidney cysts, these growths are small, oval or round sacs filled with fluid. If the condition does cause problems, complications can include pain, high blood pressure, liver cysts, urinary tract infections, and kidney failure, so ask your doctor if cysts complicate your medical outlook.
CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER. MY 12 SIGNS SO FAR.
Cirrhosis develops when scar tissue begins replacing healthy tissue cells all around the liver. The condition may be the result of long-term excess alcohol or drug use, or hepatitis B or C. The latter is contracted through intercourse or contact with infected blood. Hepatitis C infection is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis in the U.S. When scar tissue builds up over the years, the organ becomes hard and lumpy, and this gradually interferes with the liver's ability to function. The liver is less able to filter blood, which can cause ruptured blood vessels. In some cases, spleen enlargement or splenomegaly may occur as a complication of liver cirrhosis.
1. Fatigue
The liver has a unique role when it comes to cleansing the blood and organs, and its proper function is vital to the wellness of the entire body. Fatigue is one of the most commonly described symptoms by individuals with liver cirrhosis, regardless of whether the condition develops from chronic alcohol consumption or hepatitis C. Fatigue may be experienced on and off or constant, and can vary in intensity from mild to debilitating.
Cirrhosis develops when scar tissue begins replacing healthy tissue cells all around the liver. The condition may be the result of long-term excess alcohol or drug use, or hepatitis B or C. The latter is contracted through intercourse or contact with infected blood. Hepatitis C infection is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis in the U.S. When scar tissue builds up over the years, the organ becomes hard and lumpy, and this gradually interferes with the liver's ability to function. The liver is less able to filter blood, which can cause ruptured blood vessels. In some cases, spleen enlargement or splenomegaly may occur as a complication of liver cirrhosis.
2. Bleeding Easily
Excessive bleeding is one of the most common symptoms of advanced liver cirrhosis. This bleeding is a result of low levels of platelets. Most often in liver cirrhosis, the platelet count is low not because the body doesn't make enough, but because the platelets are trapped in the spleen. Any unnatural bleeding requires medical attention.
3. Spider Blood Vessels
One of the most visible signs of liver cirrhosis is spider veins or blood vessels, which appear when an artery surrounded by smaller vessels is affected by liver damage. Spider veins can also develop for other, less serious reasons, however. When caused by liver cirrhosis, a sudden increase of the hormone estradiol causes the vessels to expand and become visible below the skin. Spider veins are more common in individuals with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis than in those with cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C or B.
4. Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a scientific term for an abnormal increase in breast size in males, resulting from a severe hormone imbalance. Typically, gynecomastia is the byproduct of an increase in estradiol. It causes the breast to enlarge and testosterone to drop. The condition should be further investigated and treated by the physician.
5. Hypogonadism
Hypergonadism is the result of a hormonal imbalance, specifically a severe lack of sex hormones. It can occur in both men and women but is more pronounced in men. The condition causes the genitals to shrink and can negatively impact libido. In some instances, it leads to significantly reduced testicular functions. Alcohol consumption affects testosterone levels, mainly because alcohol increases the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is known to decrease testosterone production. When related to liver cirrhosis, hypogonadism signifies an advanced stage.
6. Fluid in the Abdomen
About 80% of individuals with liver cirrhosis of the liver develop an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, a condition called ascites. This symptom causes expansion of the abdomen and pronounced veins. If not addressed quickly, fluid in the abdomen can cause organ damage and may lead to death.
7. Bad Breath
Foul breath without changes in dental hygiene can indicate illness. In the case of liver cirrhosis, bad breath develops due to an increase in dimethyl sulfide, a substance that is unleashed when the liver does not function properly. Dimethyl sulfide has a very distinct smell that differs from morning breath and suggests an advanced stage of liver disease.
8. Jaundice
The breakdown of red blood cells in the body produces bilirubin. This substance travels to the liver and is ultimately eliminated in the stools. When the liver malfunctions, as happens in liver cirrhosis, too much bilirubin may build up in the liver. This yellowish substance can turn the skin and whites of the eyes yellow when in excess. Bilirubin present in large quantities indicates toxins are not being eliminated properly, a warning that the body is at risk of poisoning itself.Jaundice requires treatment and lifestyle changes that often include eliminating alcohol consumption and as I do not drink alcohol no problem!
9. Dark Urine
Bilirubin can cause dark urine, as well, a symptom that may be more immediately noticeable than slightly discolored skin. Luckily, dark urine is usually a sign of liver cirrhosis and can prompt doctors to investigate and diagnose more quickly. Dehydration can also make the urine darker than normal, so doctors will rule out this possibility before conducting liver tests.
10. Enlarged Liver that Becomes Smaller Over Time
Initially, inflammation of the liver will cause liver enlargement. However, as the disease progresses and turns into cirrhosis, the amount of scar tissue increases, making the liver smaller. The scar tissue affects blood flow, causing further damage and shrinking of the organ.
11. Swollen Abdomen
There are several possible reasons a person's abdomen may swell during liver failure. Usually, loss of liver functionality leads to a build-up of fluid in either the liver, spleen, or abdominal region. This fluid retention manifests outwardly as swelling, which may or may not be externally apparent. A physical examination usually leads to the discovery of the abdominal swelling.
12. Sleepiness
Typically, sleepiness is an early sign of hepatic encephalopathy provoked by the onset of liver failure. Excessive fatigue is more common in people with advanced or chronic liver failure. However, extreme drowsiness in combination with other symptoms could indicate acute liver failure.
BOTTOM LINE TO MY FEW MENTIONED HEALTH PROBLEMS AND THERE ARE MORE:
“HIS WILL BE DONE - AS I AM IN GOD'S HANDS WITH MEDICAL HELP.”
So to those who still Love me – Thank You!
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Sincerely, with Love sent back to you – from Sir Richard…
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