Cancer Prevention Guide

February 1, 2011

The benefits of antioxidants

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Antioxidants have long been touted for their healing properties. The oxidation of the cells (think of rust in metal) is considered one of the culprits for the deterioration of our health as we grow old and also contributes to the development of various diseases in the body, including cancer.

Antioxidants are supposed to help fight this oxidation process in the body and as a result, strengthens the body. The antioxidant effect is also known to prevent certain cancers from developing. There so many different fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of antioxidants and these should become part of a healthy diet that is rich in fiber and nutrients.

December 10, 2010

Immature Brain Cells – Cause of certain Brain Tumors

stem-cells.jpgResearchers at the National Cancer Institute have found a link between specific immature brain cells and an increased risk of certain types of brain tumors. Using stem cells, researchers have been able to develop brain cells that have been modified to prevent the regular development of these early brain cells fully shows that they become catalysts for certain aggressive brain tumors. Methylation, a key mechanism for the control of brain cells developing properly in early stem cell development making them brain cells. The process is also the stage by which genes tell specific cells which types they are to take say a brain cell, skin cell or the millions of other forms of cells in the human body. The brain is getting more and more understood for till now the full function and structure is not totally known even with the latest genetic studies and equipment. Stem Cells are the super cells of the body which have been under fire for its close links to cloning which many oppose as a disruption of the natural processes of life. The potential of stem cells to be programmed to manufacture say a whole ear or vital organ is proving to be too exciting but opposition is stiff and people still have mixed feelings with their studies.

November 10, 2010

Your DNA, the best diagnostic tool

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dna.jpgEfforts are currently underway to use the human DNA as a detection tool for cancer. There are already a couple of available tests that are available and have seen some success mainly due to the huge strides the Human Genome Project has undergone in hopes of better understanding our physiology. Our DNA is the blueprint of life as we all know and that a better understanding (the Genome Project aims to map out the whole human DNA sequence) of how our genes contribute to our physical makeup may hold the key. These available tests are already available for specific high-risk individuals who wish to have the best possible early detection tools to obtain and effect proper behavioral and environmental adjustments.

October 10, 2010

Breast Cancer and Fatty diets

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fattyfood.jpgStudies have shown that a diet that is rich in fats can increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence. This is more the case for postmenopausal women who have had successful treatment for early stage breast cancers at a younger age. The National Cancer Institute, recommends that women who have had successful treatment of breast cancer in their early years do stick to their management regimen which can effect changes to diet, environment and other contributory factors that can have bearing in preventing recurrence of the disease. Dietary adjustments have decreased the risks of getting the disease to recur and such information should be taken seriously if one wishes to live out the remainder of their life void of the said disease.

July 10, 2010

Pesticides, Chemicals and Cancer

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chemicals.jpgIt has long been known that certain chemicals in pesticides cause cancer which has brought about research in newer and safer pest control systems. But many are unaware that certain household, yard and garden chemicals also contain chemicals that can cause cancer with prolonged use. Toilet deodorizers in the form of naphthalene based odorants are now considered to be cancerous so use is not recommended. Certain products such as those for pest control in and around the house also contain carcinogenic cancer so be sure to follow the instructions and use necessary safety gear such as breathing implements and gloves. Certain hygiene and beauty products are also under study for their possible links to cancer such as antiperspirants and hair dyes. The later having the most likely link according to laboratory results but studies are still under way.

June 10, 2010

The Value of Screening

cpg120207.jpgMany afflicted with cancer could have avoided the disease altogether if only they have had proper screening procedures done. Most cancers begin above the age of 50 as with colorectal cancer but others make themselves felt even at a young age. Now considering the fact that the cancer was not traced to genetics (meaning there is no lineage or history of cancer in the family), most cancers are detectable with screening processes. Regular screening which is usually done at least once a year helps in the early detection and treatment of the said disease. Statistics show that with the much advancement in medical technology, the death rates attributed to cancer is going down but the alarming news is that there are new cases every year and the numbers are in the tens of thousands each year.

If you suspect that you have cancer, consult your nearest health center or facility for proper diagnosis. Information and resources are available online from the following sources; CDC, Prevent Cancer Foundation, The American Cancer Society and many more health oriented organizations that offer it as a service to the general Public.

April 10, 2010

Preventing Skin Cancer : A must!!!

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In the United States alone, over a million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are discovered and diagnosed each year. The most serious form of skin cancer would account for almost 60,000 cases in 2007 alone and from those, more than 8,000 will die as a result of the disease. Skin cancer is an ever-present problem for all due to ever-worsening environmental degradation which leads to more of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation getting through and causing damage to more and more unprotected people’s skin. As we all know, safety under the sun has been put on the spotlight by all governments and NGO’s in the hopes of lowering these statistics and keeping more people cancer free.
Simple steps as the proper use of sun protection if the form of sun block can greatly lower these statistics if only people adhered to the right use. Kids are some of the most active and prone to the disease and with their fragile bodies, they tend to suffer more from the disease due to their small fragile bodies. Adults feel impregnable to the sun which also leads to melanomas. So simple products like sun-protective clothing like caps and hats during hot days, sun block during leisure time and even on regular days can make all the difference in the fight against skin cancer.

March 10, 2010

Cancer : The Statistics you need to know

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According to studies and surveys by the American Cancer Society, in the year 2004 about 500,000 people in America alone would have died of cancer giving 1,500/fatalities a day. In the same year 1.4 million new cases would be detected without the inclusion of “in situ cancer” plus approximately a million cases of non-melanoma skin cancers, also for the same year.
As the statistics show, there is an ever-rising occurrence of the disease in it’s many forms and the drive for the decreasing of the number of afflicted members of society from behavioral and environmental factors. These factors can be summed up as, what you eat, drink, the lifestyle you live and even where you live can all be contributory factors in the risk you face in getting the disease.

February 9, 2010

Research : Leading the Fight Against Cancer

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The Cancer Prevention Foundation is one of the leading authorities in the prevention of the said disease and it does this through cutting edge research in the following fields; the expansion of our knowledge between the relationship of cancer and our diet.

The discovery and synthesis of new drugs that can help us fight/prevent cancer, the in-depth study of the human gene to discover the weaknesses that makes one susceptible to cancer, research into a better understanding of the processes that turns and utterly normal cell into a cancerous one, research into a better understanding of the human immune system and how to boost it in hopes of preventing the disease and lastly the development of methodology and equipment that would allow the early detection and treatment of pre-cancerous conditions. All of the above fields of research are conducted along with private and government branches to give us a better understanding of the factors that leads to the disease thus giving us a better understanding for its prevention.

December 10, 2009

Breast Cancer Reduction Treatments have different results

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breast-cancer.jpgThe current practice of administering prevention surgery for women with breast cancers in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation bracket may have different results that previously expected. The risks are the same yet they may have different effects which may outweigh the risks of having the surgery in the first place. The study factored in the effect of genetics into the equation which was not considered in the past and it shows that a family history of the disease in women may provide varied results for sufferers. The cancer reducing operation coupled with the intake of cancer fighting drugs has produced results but this new study shows that the two types have different risks involved and that two different approaches should be devised for successful prevention and treatment.

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