Browse Category: Cancer
Published: March 27, 2008
What do you think are the top two cancers leading to death in the U.S.? If you’re a woman, breast cancer might be one of your answers. If you’re a man, perhaps prostate cancer tops your list. Well, you’d both be wrong! Lung cancer is the number one cancer resulting in death, but colorectal cancer ranks second in line. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and the good news is more people are beating the disease.
Published: April 01, 2008
From the time you’re a young women, you are taught the dangers of breast cancer and ways to detect it. You are encouraged to perform monthly self breast exams, and mammograms are recommended as you age – or earlier if cancer is in your family history. And so, breast cancer becomes almost an unavoidable threat in your life. You may be prepared to recognize the early warning signs, but at the same time feel helpless to prevent what seems like the inevitable.
Published: April 15, 2008
Did you know that April is “Cancer Control Month”? It’s a good reminder on your calendar that cancer can be controlled (to a point) and also how important taking good care of your health is in preventing cancer from entering your life.
Published: April 17, 2008
If you suffer from lung cancer, or know someone who does, you’re well aware what a painful and life-changing disease it is. And you’re not alone. Over 170,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. But while lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in the United States, there is hope for recovery. Let’s take a look at lung cancer – from diagnosis to treatment, and beyond.
Published: April 24, 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! Researchers have found that the antioxidant found in red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells. Let’s take a closer look at this recent discovery . . .
Published: May 06, 2008
Earlier we told you about skin cancer: the risk factors, warning signs and precautions to take when heading out into the sun. But are there other ways to prevent skin cancer? Keep reading to learn how you can protect yourself against skin cancer by adding certain nutrients to your diet.
Published: May 27, 2008
You’ve probably heard the dangers of radon gas, and maybe even have a “radon detector” somewhere in your home. For years the experts have warned about this deadly gas. But could there actually be a benefit to radon exposure? Apparently, yes. Scientists now say that exposure to low-levels of radon gas may cut lung cancer risk by almost 60 percent. Let’s take a deeper look at the possible benefit of what was previously believed to be a silent killer.
Published: June 03, 2008
Have you ever had too much of a good thing? Like say, dessert? A few weeks ago we brought you an article about the importance of taking folic acid. But it may be possible to get too much of this essential nutrient in your diet. Let’s take a close look at this recent report . . .
Published: June 26, 2008
Do you remember the days when cancer wasn’t talked about openly? Thank goodness those days are over! These days, you probably have taken a pro-active approach when it comes to cancer. As you continue to learn about different kinds of cancers, don’t forget throat cancer! Keep reading for the lowdown on throat cancer, including some all-natural treatment options.
Published: July 03, 2008
If you could do one little thing to help prevent cancer, wouldn’t it be worth a try? It could even be a small thing, perhaps something as simple as brewing a cup of tea in the morning. Oh wait – it is that simple! A new study reveals that drinking green tea may help protect against breast cancer. Find out more about this exciting discovery . . .
