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People with Down syndrome may hold the key to the initiation of new studies and research to assist the treatment of cancer patients .

Until recently, experts on the subject did not have an accurate answer to why people with Down syndrome were not affected much by the cancer , except in a few cases.

Recently, scientists at Children’s Hospital in Boston found that the same factor that produces Down syndrome prevents tumors continue to develop, we are referring to a copy of chromosome 21.

Most people have two copies (one from each parent) of the 23 chromosomes that include genetic information of each of us. In the case of people with Down syndrome on chromosome 21 have one more, so that instead of having 2 have 3.

In studies with mice, they concluded that the mere presence of the extra chromosome significantly help to prevent them from growing tumors.

The discovery opens the door to a new treatment that may mean in the future an important aid for cancer patients .

In Germany, the upper house of parliament passed a law that restricts the entry of persons under 18 years of tanning facilities. This research responds to the claim that there is a high possibility that children who are exposed UV-develop skin cancer.

The law also provides that evaluates carefully the cases in which physicians or dentists approve of their patients undergoing ultraviolet treatment. Also, the place that does not comply with this new law and was found to allow the entry of minors old will be fined 50 000 euros.

Medical reports that people throw with less than 30 years and regularly undergo artificial tans have 35 percent more likely to have in the future skin cancer.

Also, the German Association Against Cancer has announced that each year 140 000 cases detected in skin cancer, of which 22 000 have complications and end a malignant cancer . What’s more, three thousand people die every year due to this disease in that country.

Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous and mortality figures leaving are overwhelming. And while it affects both men and women are the last ones have a real advantage in this problem.

800 thousand men and 300 women die each year due to contracted lung cancer. This was revealed by the Spanish Association of People Affected by Lung Cancer (Aeacap), which has been presented in Valencia in order to inform and sensitize people about the dangers of this disease and its underlying causes .

The event was attended Aeacap presentation of the Minister of Health, Manuel Cervera, Sangonzalo Navy psychologist, Dr. and representative of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) Dolores Isla, and the doctor representative to the Spanish Group for Lung Cancer ( GECP) Massuti Bartomeu.

Aeacap already has 120 members. Its president, Bernard Gaspar announced that the intention is to be made ​​and information sessions begin with a health school which provide free workshops for people to leave the snuff and Educate the public about the dangers of smoking.

The journal Nature Cell Biology has published a study by the University of Tsukuba, Japan which is claimed to have discovered an enzyme capable of preventing breast cancer metastasis.

The gene regulator SRC-3 present in the enzyme CHIP can prevent cancer from spreading breast to other organs. Thus, this catalyst stops the spread of cancer and prevents other areas are affected

The test consisted of Tsukuba University in the administration of this enzyme in mice and the results were that his presence would stop the spread of cancer and its absence is encouraged.

As we know the mortality caused by breast cancer spread is mainly because the rest of the body without control. But this discovery could be facing a new beginning in the treatment of this disease.

Every year a million detect new cases of women with breast cancer and 400 000 die in the same time due to this evil.

The increase in cases of kidney cancer has doubled the rate of 7 per 100,000 inhabitants in 1975 to 12/100.000 today.

This increase has been determined especially among women who smoke increase the chances of tumor risk by 35 percent.

The information has been offered in the 34 th National Congress of the Spanish Association of Urology (EAU) at Feria Valencia, adding further data related to the increase in victims of cancer as a result of changing lifestyles, poor diet and inactivity.

The determinants of tumors respond to a hereditary component , so that affects men and women having twice the incidence in males. However, women have increased in number as a result of smoking.

The detection of these tumors but today it is more accurate with new imaging techniques.

The annual increase is caused in turn by the best diagnoses currently offered and an increase in tumors in younger people as a result of smoking, for example.

However undeniable is that the removal of tumors early can turn in a better appreciation of life.

Cancer Institute Dana-Farber in the U.S. and a team of researchers have been able to find a new chromosomal mechanism might be involved in cancer development.

The research and its findings are published in the online edition of Nature magazine, where he also explains how the new molecular mechanism could weave the chromosomal instabilities are usually observed in cancer cells.
Importantly, cancer cells have an abnormal chromosome set consisting of extra centrosomes, which according to scientific research developers could promote abnormal separation of chromosomes, chromosome instability and proliferation of malignant cells.
David Pellman, who led the research says that the abnormal segregation of chromosomes arises because they can not join properly with its axis of division, a process name merotely , which has also been linked to chromosomal instability.

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a report stating that one in three breast cancer cases would be over diagnosed. Overdiagnosed refers to the fact that the anomalies presented never provoke discomfort, symptoms and much less death.

In this regard, we note that it may be giving women unnecessary treatments that do not need and could be wasting efforts that would be better spent on real cases that need urgent treatment .

Every year a million cases detected breast cancer in the world. This is the most common cancer in women and that each year kills 400 000 patients.

Urges early detection of this disease and therefore it is recommended that women be tested and periodically. Especially in the passing of 50 years. Breast cancer is curable if detected early. Several countries have implemented programs for older women to be tested to discard every so often. It is also recommended to doctors not to order biopsies alone with mammogram results. It is better to be sure it is really necessary.

Breast cancer is a major cause of mortality in women worldwide, as it can affect anyone regardless of social or health status, and that if cancer cells are found within the body and depends on the power coming into action and produce this terrible disease.

But in addition to that, now a study shows that using antiperspirant deodorants can cause further development of breast cancer as well as these contain chemicals that would more easily develop the dreaded disease causing cancer cells.

Scientists have been detected in the presence of aluminum deodorants, resulting in ninety percent of cases the dreaded breast cancer, since this chemical is toxic and high affects the body and is conducive to the emergence of cells cancer, which is certainly a clever way to warn the population of the dreaded evil , as not only women get breast cancer, but also men, but in lesser cases.

Doctors recommend a healthy diet and exercise added to non-use of these products, and to lead a quiet life and not be startled by this dreaded disease .

Breast cancer is one of the biggest killers in the world, especially in women who mistakenly believe that this disease is inherited and transmitted from generation to generation, not knowing that cancer cells are found in the same organism each person and a poor diet combined with environmental factors can cause activation and the appearance of the dreaded and painful illness.

The main thing is to always be vigilant if we have any discomfort in the area, which can also occur in men, although to a lesser extent, have a balanced diet and sports that make the body produce antibodies to fight cancer cells if necessary, also doctors advise to make a monthly check to see if there is a risk or whether or not activation of cancer cells.

Many women may believe that breast cancer gives the elderly, which is not true, as can occur both early and advanced age, in this type of disease that can make the difference between life and death is an appropriate caution and a constant check, which can certainly save a life.

Many people today suffer from the condition known as colon cancer . Contrary to popular belief, there are many measures that can help prevent the disease.

First, be considered a nutritious diet rich in fiber. So, eat less red meat and more fish and chicken. As fat intake is suggested to consume those products with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (olive oil and fish, respectively).

Regular exercise, regular medical checkups, the control of obesity , alcohol and snuff also help greatly to improve the lifestyle and prevent disease.

Prevention techniques for colon cancer are: rectal examination, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, genetic testing, occult blood test (FOBT), and barium enema with double contrast. The first is based on a manual physical examination by the specialist. The second and third are similar but are carried out with the aid of a light and image tube that is inserted through the anus.

Both the fourth and the fifth contained in blood studies . Finally, the sixth method consists of X-rays of the colon and rectum after an enema.

According to the severity of the condition, apply one or other treatment. The most common for colon cancer are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.