Browse Category: Cancer
Published: July 15, 2008
When you go to a restaurant, you can usually get your food “made to order.” Even the fast food chains of today are capable of catering to your individual likes and needs. When it comes down to it, you can often customize many parts of your life. But what if you could customize your health and medical treatments – even for diseases as dangerous and life-threatening as cancer? Well, recent research suggests that might actually be a possibility. Keep reading to find out more.
Published: July 29, 2008
Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States? The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 145,000 new cases of colorectal cancer every year, and 56,000 deaths. However, that trend may be on its way to changing. A team of scientists claim that they have discovered a pattern of chemical changes in subjects who were diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps—a finding that could help detect colon cancer earlier than current testing methods. Let’s take a look at this exciting discovery . . .
Published: August 14, 2008
If you have a television, radio, or subscribe to just about any newspaper or news magazine, then you know of the recent diagnosis of Senator Ted Kennedy: a brain tumor. And while Senator Kennedy's diagnosis has brought more attention to brain cancer over the past few weeks, the truth is that it is a disease felt by common people everywhere with thousands suffering in the United States alone. Could you be at risk? Keep reading for more information on brain cancer, including risk factors and symptoms.
Published: August 21, 2008
Did you have a mom (or maybe you’re that 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 04, 2008
What do you know about cervical cancer? If you’re a woman, you may know more about this type of cancer than your male counterparts . . . or maybe you don’t. Considering that cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women worldwide, you might want to learn what you can about cervical cancer – and as soon as possible. Well, we’re here to help! Keep reading for the lowdown on cervical cancer, including causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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: September 29, 2008
From a recent study out of Poland, there is evidence for a direct relationship between several lifestyle factors and breast cancer risk.
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.
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.
