Browse Category: Cancer
Published: April 13, 2009
Other than tobacco-induced lung cancer, you may have thought that getting the dreaded “Big C” was ultimately out of your control. But research over the past decade or so is negating that belief. And, even more recent research is indicating that up to a third of adult cancers (not including lung cancer) may be preventable. That’s a big deal! So which types of cancer can you actively protect yourself against, and how? Keep reading to find out all the details. . .
Published: March 26, 2009
Sure, you may joke about being “allergic” to work or having a case of the “Mondays” but could your work place actually be putting your health at risk? According to recent studies, it looks like more and more instances of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a deadly form of cancer, are being linked to exposure to benzenes in the workplace. So, what are benzenes, and might they be at your place of work? Keep reading to find out more!
Published: February 03, 2009
Discover some alternative treatments to try before you have surgery for breast cancer.
Published: January 19, 2009
Cancer affects people of all walks of life. It does not discriminate against age, color or status. It’s likely that you know someone, whether an acquaintance or someone near and dear to your heart, who has been touched by cancer. Perhaps you yourself have even struggled with the disease. Fortunately, scientists are learning more and more about ways to prevent and fight the big “C” – even simple, everyday changes you can make in your life or your diet. Here are just a few foods you should be adding to your anti-cancer regimen.
Published: January 07, 2009
Imagine being locked in a room for a month while high-dose chemotherapy drugs are dripped into your body from several IVs. Your hair is gone, eliminated from previous rounds of chemotherapy. Every hour you get sicker: vomiting, diarrhea, which you have to perform on a tiny commode so the doctors can check its contents, tremendous headches, and the painful, churning feeling in your bones as the chemotherapy destroys your marrow. After your marrow is destroyed the nurses will attach a bag of clean marrow to an IV and drip it into you to recreate your immunessystem. If nothing goes wrong, like a failure of these cells to engraft properly, you’ll be out in four weeks, hopefully cancer free Or you may catch a cold from a visitor and die of pneumonia.
Published: December 10, 2008
Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the U.S. over their lifetimes. You may be able to avoid becoming one of those women by following simple lifestyle changes.
Published: December 02, 2008
The medicinal qualities of pineapple are recognized in many traditions in South America, China and Southeast Asia. These qualities are attributed to bromelain, a 95%-mixture of proteases. Medicinal qualities include anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, fibrinolytic and anti-cancer functions. Existing evidence derived from clinical observations as well as from mouse- and cell-based models suggests that bromelain acts systemically, affecting multiple cellular and molecular targets. For the past years an ample of studies has been performed demonstrating that bromelain has the capacity to modulate the pathways playing important roles in malignancy establishment and progression. It is now possible suggest that anti-cancer activity of bromelain consists in the direct impact on cancer cells and their microenvironment, as well as in the modulation of immune, inflammatory and haemostatic systems.
Published: November 27, 2008
Do you love a glass of really good wine? In addition to its pleasing taste and relaxation factor, you may have heard that red wine (in moderation, of course) is even good for your heart health, among other things. Now there’s one more reason to have a glass of your favorite red during Thanksgiving dinner! Researchers have found that the antioxidant found in red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells. Since November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, let’s take a closer look at this recent discovery . . .
Published: October 16, 2008
According to the World Health Organization, up to 70 percent of cancers are diet-related. And, over the past fifteen years, there has been growing interest in the role of specific foods and drinks in cancer prevention. One that has received particular attention is green tea— the popular beverage traditionally consumed in China and Japan. Can green tea really help you fight cancer? Let's find out. . .
Published: October 16, 2008
Have you, or someone you know, recently been diagnosed with cancer? Receiving such a diagnosis can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to preparing to undergo chemotherapy and other treatments, it’s a good idea to pay close attention to your diet to give your body the best possible chance to recover and eliminate or reduce side effects. Keep reading for some helpful information on planning a proper diet pre- and post-cancer treatment.
