The current estimate in the recent California Cancer Facts and Figures is that more than 15 million Californians alive in 2007 have a history of cancer, not including basal or squamous cell carcinomas of the skin or certain non-invasive cancerous conditions of the uterine cervix. Many of these individuals have no further evidence of the disease, and have the same life expectancy as people who have never been diagnosed with cancer.

Weight loss due to cancer is different from weight loss due to dieting. Certain types of cancer cause changes in the body that result in decreased appetite, burning more calories than normal and increased breakdown of lean body mass. When your body fights cancer, this response can continue indefinitely. The cancer produces substances that alter the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and cause your body to burn calories faster than you can ordinarily replace them.

Yes. Loss of lean body mass results in poor outcomes for people of all body sizes. Though it is sometimes difficult to see a loss in an overweight patient, anyone who has cancer and has lost weight may benefit from Juven. Browse answers to Frequently Asked Questions about drinking Juven to support wound care or recovery from surgery. DeWys WD, Begg C, Lavin PT, et al: Prognostic effect of weight loss prior to chemotherapy in cancer patients. Am J Med 1980;69:491-497.

If the cancer went undetected until it reached a terminal stage, death can occur. Also for those who fail to respond to treatment the cancer can spread into the bones and other organs. Generally however prostate cancer can be successfully treated - provided help is obtained in time. And there's the problem. Men too often are reluctant to seek medical care until it's too late unfortunately.

Close (first-degree) relatives of patients with certain types of cancers are predisposed to these cancers. They include cancers of the skin (melanoma), breast, ovary, colon, prostate and eye cancer (Retinoblastoma). Genetic defects have been found in these people. They need to have regular check-ups and certain tests to detect cancer in its early stage.

No, this situation occurs more often than you might expect. People often wonder if there are "too many cancers" in their neighborhoods, but most of the time it turns out that the number is about what we would predict. Here are some reasons why there may be quite a few people living in your neighborhood who have been diagnosed with a cancer: Cancers are very common. In California, about 45% of all men and 41% of all women will develop a cancer sometime during their lives*.

In a few cancers (such as retinoblastoma) and in a small proportion of the more common cancers (such as a small proportion of breast and ovarian cancers), there seems to be an inherited factor that we can (partly) identify.

The programme is being phased in across England. The first invitations were sent out in July 2006. Men and women aged 60 to 69, and registered with a GP, will be offered an FOB test every two years. Those aged 70 and over will not be invited automatically, but are encouraged to request a test kit. Anyone concerned about their health, or their risk of developing bowel cancer, should contact their GP.

Hospice services are available to anyone of any age who has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. HospiceCare cares for people with a variety of diseases including AIDS, ALS, Alzheimer's, cancer, dementia, congestive heart failure and lung disease, among others.

Yes, Juven can be consumed by people without cancer. Juven has been clinically shown to support wound healing and to help build lean body mass in people with HIV/AIDS.

The exact cause of most cancers is unknown. Cancer has many different causes. It may be caused by exposure to tobacco smoke or other poisons, ultraviolet rays from sunlight and the things we eat. Cancer can affect people who look after themselves and otherwise are very healthy. A person's ethnic origin can also be a factor in getting some types of cancer. Cancer may run in families because we pass on risks for different types of cancer through our genes.

Current risk estimates suggest that 1 out of 3 Americans will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime. This means that 2 out of 3 Americans will not develop cancer.

No, cancer drugs may not be donated from people in other states. Donations must be made by facilities, physicians, pharmacies, drug manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, or drug wholesalers who are licensed in the State of Florida.

A: A second opinion is always appropriate when you are facing a serious illness. It is important that you find a doctor that you can talk to, who answers your questions, and includes you in decisions regarding treatment options. There are different ways to approach the treatment of a complex illness, but there is also something called a standard of care.

Yes, everyone responds differently to treatments, and some people do not have any nausea or vomiting at all. There are a variety of factors that can affect whether you will experience nausea and vomiting, including: Speak to your doctor about these and other factors. And click here to take the Nfactor Self-Assessment to determine your risk of emesis.

We need to do both, and the majority of cancer research and funding is dedicated to treatment therapies. It is absolutely necessary for our healthcare systems, doctors and scientists to offer the best that they have to today's patients. At the same time, we have to take steps to make sure that we are best able to take care of future patients as well. The best way to take care of those future patients is to prevent the disease entirely.

No! They shouldn't tan indoors or outdoors even though their cancer may be gone. The skin cancers that people are experiencing today are due in large part to overexposure to ultraviolet rays 15-30 years prior.

Yes. Loss of lean body mass results in poor outcomes for people of all body sizes. Though it is sometimes difficult to see loss of lean body mass in an overweight patient, anyone who has cancer and has lost weight may benefit from ProSure.

Yes, the decision to use ProSure in people with cancer who have diabetes should be made by a healthcare professional. ProSure contains 48 g of total carbohydrate per 240 ml serving, 7 g of which come from sugar (sucrose). As with any change in dietary intake, oral supplementation can affect blood glucose levels. Blood glucose monitoring should be continued on a regular basis to make sure blood glucose control is maintained.

St Oswald’s provides specialist care for people with life-threatening illness, their families and carers. Many patients do have cancer but last year 13% of patients had non-cancer diseases, primarily Motor Neurone Disease. We also care for those with multiple sclerosis, AIDS and other progressive, life threatening illnesses who may benefit from the expertise of our skilled team of staff.