Browse Category: Cancer
Published: November 09, 2009
Cancer is a term that often conjures up frightening connotations of treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation . . . and possibly an ultimate result of death. Fortunately, scientists and researchers are constantly looking at ways to stop cancer in its tracks, and they may have found a new one: grape seed extract. Keep reading for more information on this exciting discovery.
Published: October 05, 2009
All types of cancer – skin cancer included, have been liked to deficiencies in the diet. A cancer is formed when a carcinogen infiltrates a cell and corrupts its DNA, causing the DNA to mutate. Some of these mutations convert the normal cell into a potentially malignant cell and the cancer grows. Without a well-balanced diet, the body’s immune system doesn’t have the means to fight the mutations. Keep reading to discover the 5 nutrients that prevent skin cancer.
Published: October 01, 2009
Did you have a mom who always said “make sure to eat your broccoli”? As many benefits as broccoli has for your internal health, you may soon see a benefit for the outside of your body. A recent discovery indicates that broccoli sprout extract boosts the body’s natural ability to protect itself against the ultraviolet solar rays that causes skin cancer. Let’s look at the details of this discovery . . .
Published: September 24, 2009
What’s your favorite season? Summer is one of the most popular answers to that question – and for good reason! What better time to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine? As much as you may love the sun, however, it can be responsible for a serious health risk – skin cancer. And that includes the sun's effects from
all seasons. Keep reading to learn more about this potential health danger.
Published: September 07, 2009
Scientists are forever moving forward with research that will help cure, or even obliterate cancer. And now it looks like they have found a natural way to help kill cancer cells: with Omega-3s. Not only that, studies indicate that Omega-3s are helpful in neutralizing the negative side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs. If Omega-3s weren’t enough of a winner nutrient before, they sure are now! Keep reading to find out more about this recent discovery.
Published: September 07, 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. Keep reading to discover 6 foods you should be adding to your anti-cancer regimen.
Published: August 27, 2009
Prostate health is on the minds of many men these days, especially considering prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. In fact, The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2009 about 192,280 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and that 27,360 men in the United States will die of the cancer. Luckily, researchers are finding simple, effective ways to stop prostate cancer from recurring. One of those ways involves drinking pomegranate juice! Keep reading for more information on this recent study. . .
Published: July 20, 2009
Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys was diagnosed with cancer last week, which caused the group to cancel their scheduled release of new album Hot Suace Cimmittee Part 1. Adam Yauch will need surgery to remove the tumor found in his left parotid (salivary) gland.
Published: July 20, 2009
A Parotid Gland Tumor is a cancer of the mouth. Considered highly treatable, a parotid gland tumor is painful but not considered life threatening (with treatment).
Published: June 25, 2009
A priest has been called in to Farrah Fawcett's hospital room, where she may be recieving her last rites -- a Catholic ritual for the sick who are near death. Farrah's last rites will include a confession, an anointing and a vaticum (latin: "provision for the journey").
