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Cutting-Edge, Life-Saving Cancer Research Advancements
Cutting-Edge, Life-Saving Cancer Research Advancements
Elucidated herewith are several enthralling cancer research advancements noted in several areas that could help transform this eradicator into a chronic disease. Breast Cancer There are several on-going studies on a vaccination which could avert breast cancer beginning the subsequent year. The shot is intended to target alpha lactalbumin protein that is present in breast tumors. The brainchild behind this vaccine, Dr. Vincent Tuohy deems that it could halt seventy percent of cancers. He even draws parallels between tumors and drunkards in bars who say and do inappropriate things like alpha lactalbumin expression which is targeted by this vaccine. Bowel Cancer A novel 5 minute test is slated to lower chances of developing bowel cancer by one-third and salvage scores of lives. The Flexi-Scope  [...]

June 18th, 2010 | Cancer Education, News
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part II
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part II
The following are key constituents of a cancer diet and their role in maintaining a healthy living. Beta-Carotene Since beta-carotene, an antioxidant has chemical relation to vitamin A and present in veggies and fruits, and since consumption of these foods have been linked to lowered risk of cancer, it appears to make sense that intake of elevated beta-carotene supplement dosages could lower risk of developing cancer. However, outcomes of three key clinical studies appear to reveal the converse. In two trials wherein individuals were offered elevated beta-carotene supplement dosages in an endeavour at preventing several cancer types inclusive of lung cancer, the supplements were observed to raise the chances of developing lung cancer among those smoking and one-third were not able to find any  [...]

June 16th, 2010 | Cancer Education
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part I
Cancer Diet for a Healthy Existence – Part I
Since people has always shown interest in what exactly are the best cancer fighting foods. Hence, is an elucidation of prevalent concerns regarding diet in relation to cancer. Soy-Based Foods Soy-based foods are an essential part of a cancer diet, an ideal protein source and an excellent substitute to meats. Soy has various phytochemicals, a number of them having weak estrogen activity and seems to safeguard from hormone reliant cancer types in animal-based trials. Presently, there is dearth of information which shows that soy supplements could assist in reducing cancer risk. Elevated soy dosages might possibly raise chances of developing estrogen responsive cancer types like endometrial or breast cancer. Woman having breast cancer must consume soy foods in moderation as part of a healthful  [...]

June 1st, 2010 | Cancer Education
31 Easy Amendments For Inoculating Oneself Against Cancer
31 Easy Amendments For Inoculating Oneself Against Cancer
Lowering the Risk Factors On an annual basis, a staggering ten million people are diagnosed with cancer globally. A grim fifteen million cancer cases would be detected in 2020 – a World Health Organisation (WHO) estimation –that is nearly a fifty percent rise – if one does not pull oneself together. Majority of the cancers are not sudden occurrences but are chiefly predictable, most often the outcome of decades-spanning progression. However, merely making some basic, simplistic alterations in one’s day-to-day life could greatly lower one’s risk. Below stated are 31 prudent ways of doing just that. Gorge down some sauerkraut A Finnish research has revealed that sauerkraut is basically the end result of a fermentation method that is believed to produce many cancer-combatant compounds,  [...]

November 17th, 2009 | Cancer Education