The dermoid cyst alien inside me!! – Jo’s story
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After being diagnosed with endometriosis in my mid 30’s I went on Ovranette which seemed to help, but when I reached 50 oh my…. I had to come off it due to age and boy did everything come back with a vengeance. After several months of heavy flooding and indescribable pain I got referred to gynae.
After several scans told small dermoid cyst, no other issues but would need to come out, was told it would be several months wait, but after bloods were tested I was called in to be told I had 50/50 chance o...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 9, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories dermoid cyst endometriosis Source Type: news
The dermoid cyst alien inside me!! – Jo ’ s story
After being diagnosed with endometriosis in my mid 30’s I went on Ovranette which seemed to help, but when I reached 50 oh my…. I had to come off it due to age and boy did everything come back with a vengeance. After several months of heavy flooding and indescribable pain I got referred to gynae.
After several scans told small dermoid cyst, no other issues but would need to come out, was told it would be several months wait, but after bloods were tested I was called in to be told I had 50/50 chance of cancer…… Scared, frightened doesn’t describe how I felt at that moment and having to face yet ano...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 9, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health dermoid cyst endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
The dermoid cyst alien inside me!! – Jo ’ s story
After being diagnosed with endometriosis in my mid 30’s I went on Ovranette which seemed to help, but when I reached 50 oh my…. I had to come off it due to age and boy did everything come back with a vengeance. After several months of heavy flooding and indescribable pain I got referred to gynae.
After several scans told small dermoid cyst, no other issues but would need to come out, was told it would be several months wait, but after bloods were tested I was called in to be told I had 50/50 chance of cancer…… Scared, frightened doesn’t describe how I felt at that moment and having to face yet ano...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - September 9, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health dermoid cyst endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
The 18 fat-burning foods that will help you lose weight
From avocados and tomatoes to grapefruit, lentils, and green tea, Frida Harju, in-house nutritionist at the health app Lifesum reveals the 18 foods you should eat to lose weight and why. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer Survivorship 101: Identifying Your Emotions
It was a normal Friday, I was outside playing with our three girls and walked over to the mailbox to grab the mail and there it was. An envelope addressed to me from a radiation and imaging center. I wanted to scream right then and there. Thank goodness the girls were too busy playing to notice that my face had gone white and I was trying to steady my breathing while also trying not to throw up. The thoughts were racing through my head at a clip that I didn't even know possible. First, fear, pure fear. We can't go through this again. We have three kids now. It's been six years -- we are in the clear, his oncologist said ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fruit and veg are getting SWEETER but are now 'less nutritious'
For example, coloured grapefruit are now twice as popular as white varieties, according Dutch researchers. But white grapefruit contain 50 per cent more compounds, linked to heart health. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 29, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Daily glass of grapefruit juice 'protects against heart disease'
Scientists in France found half a pint of grapefruit juice a day, which is packed with health-boosting chemicals known as flavanones, was enough to help keep a person's heart healthy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Grapefruit juice can boost the health of your heart
A DAILY glass of grapefruit juice keeps blood vessels healthy and could protect against heart disease, a study shows. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Citrus consumption may be linked to increased melanoma risk
Stephen FellerALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1 (UPI) -- Frequent consumption of citrus, specifically whole grapefruit and orange juice, was linked to a 36 percent higher risk of melanoma. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Orange juice and grapefruit linked to melanoma skin cancer
Conclusion
This study aimed to assess the association between psoralens found in citrus fruit and melanoma risk.
A link was observed between orange juice, fresh grapefruit and overall citrus consumption, with grapefruit causing the highest level of increased risk. The researchers say this is because there are higher levels of psoralens in grapefruits than other citrus fruits.
The strengths of this study are its prospective design, large sample size and long-term follow-up.
However, the sample was composed of US health professionals, who may have very different diet and lifestyle habits from most US citizens, which limit...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer Food/diet Source Type: news
Orange juice and grapefruit could raise your risk of melanoma
A new study finds adults who regularly consumed orange juice or whole grapefruits tend to be at a higher risk for melanoma (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Skin cancer risk linked with grapefruit and orange juice
Consuming large amounts of grapefruit and orange juice may increase the risk of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new research led by Brown University. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Grapefruit, orange juice linked to increased risk of melanoma
Consuming large amounts of grapefruit and orange juice may increase the risk of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new research led by Brown University. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 30, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Can Orange Juice, Grapefruit Raise Your Melanoma Risk?
Title: Can Orange Juice, Grapefruit Raise Your Melanoma Risk?Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - June 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Citrus fruit consumption may be associated with increased melanoma risk
(American Society of Clinical Oncology) A new analysis of dietary patterns among more than 100,000 Americans suggests that frequent consumption of citrus -- namely whole grapefruit and orange juice -- may be associated with an increased risk of melanoma. Melanoma risk was 36 percent higher in people who consumed citrus fruit or juice at least 1.6 times daily compared to those who consumed them less than twice per week. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
