Solution+Research

Solution #1- The Treatments Solution #2- Being Aware

"Merck Patent GmbH Files Patent Application for Cancer Treatments with Radiation and Immunocytokines." //Indian Patent News// 20 Sept. 2011. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 25 Oct. 2011. [] Cancer Treatments -This is done by administering an immunocytokine following radiation treatment. -Immunocytokines can be administered at a dose that is less that the maximum tolerated dose. -The present invention is directed to a method for treating tumors and cancer cells. -This combo can make an immune response. -Immunocytokines can be given at a dose that is less that the max tolerated dose

Rosen, Leo, and Gloria Rosen. "Treatments and Side Effects." //American Cancer Society :: Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Prostate, Lung and Other Forms//. 2011. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. .

Types Of Treatments

Surgery:
- This is the oldest type of Cancer Treatment. - It also plays part in giving cancer and finding out how far it has spread. - Surgery gives you the greatest chance for cure for many types of cancer. - Most likely if the cancer has not spread to any other part of the body. - For almost all types of cancer you will have some type of surgery for it

Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy is when you use medicine or drugs to attempt to treat cancer. - This type of treatment gives you more control over the treatment that is in use. - There are many chemo side affects but some of them are Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and Memory loss. - Some things you can do to keep the side affects to a minimum is get a lot of rest, Eat Healthy, and get exersize. - More then 100 chemo drugs are used in combonations.

Radiation Therapy
- This is when there is high energy particals or waves to destroy cancer cells. - This is one of the most oftenly used cancer treatments. - This can be used by itself or with other treatments. - More then half of all people have radition as part of their cancer theropy. - There is one type of radiation called X-Ray.

"Magic pill for cancer still to far away." //Times of India// 8 Jan. 2011. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 25 Oct. 2011.<[]> **The Cure** -It depends on the cancer. -Some cancers are somewhat cured, many are not. Some survive, some don't. -As of today, there is no universal solution and answer to cancer. -We are trying to understand how and why some survive and some don't. -But diagnosis and treatment options have vastly improved.

"Prevent Cancer: Stop Cancer Before It Starts." //Prevent Cancer Foundation - Stop Cancer Before It Starts!// Web. 29 Nov. 2011. .

Being Aware - To be aware you have to get screened every once in a while. - Its been estimated that death by cancer has been reduced by 25 percent. - Cancer cells can be seen early and removed before it spreads. - Be aware of the cancer signs and symptoms. - Get check ups often and do it yourself with a self exam. - Know your family history. - Find out if you are at high risk for being diagnosed with cancer. - Be immunized for some types of cancer that can be stopped easily. - What helps to prevent this is eat healthy. - This includes limiting alcohol, eating less red meat and cut out all processed meats. - Alcohol consumption is linked to increased risk of mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver and breast cancers. - Men only should have about 2 drinks a day. - Women should only have about 1 drink a day. - Skip processed meats like bacon, ham, pastrami, salami, sausage, hot dogs and pepperoni. - Choose fish, poultry, or beans instead of beef, pork or lamb. When you eat meat, also choose lean cuts and eat smaller portions.