My search for a possible cancer cure began in late 2004 when I found out that my cousin and lifelong friend had been diagnosed as having stage-three melanoma. The cancer had appeared out of nowhere and so it was quite a shock to my cousin and everyone close to him.As luck would have it, I had spent a lot of time the previous four years or so working on my dream of someday posting a website aimed at helping aging baby boomers and others live...more
Vitamin D is the nutrient long known for it's critical role in the body's processing of calcium and subsequent maintenance of the bones and teeth. However, studies are revealing more and more evidence supporting the role of vitamin D in protecting the body by significantly cutting the risk for most forms of cancer. In fact, new research published most recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that vitamin D supplements may...more
Everyone is shocked when they first hear the word cancer. Some people may feel they know the test results before they hear them, but it's still a shock to hear the words spoken out loud. It's usually very difficult to hear or remember anything else after hearing that your loved one has cancer.For many people, the first few weeks after diagnosis are the most difficult. After you hear the word cancer, you may have trouble listening to what is being said, and asking questions that you may have. When you are at home, you may have trouble thinking, eating, or sleeping. Remember, you are not always going to feel this way. We all struggle to figure out how and why this happened. What went wrong? We want answers, and it can make you crazy. Every cancer is different and there just aren't any answers.You and your loved one will have many feelings after you hear the word cancer. These feelings can change from day-to-day, hour-to-hour, or even minute-to-minute. Some of the feelings you may both go through include:AngerOnce you accept that your loved one has cancer, you may feel angry and scared. It is normal to ask Why us? and be angry at:The cancerYour healthy friends and loved onesIf you are...more
Can a cyst become cancerous? Now, here's the big question.That's again the cancer fear that all women have. The answer, I'd say is no. This has been looked at pretty, pretty extensively. There was a rather large study I think it was in Sweden. They looked at something like 90,000 - they've got a very sophisticated system of registry in Sweden where...more
They call "cancer" the big "C" word. Is it really? I beg to differ as a Christian.I hope the information in this article will give hope to you who have been given no hope because a doctor has diagnosed you with cancer. I would hope you would rather focus your attention on "Christ" no matter what stage of cancer has been diagnosed and no matter...more
Significant among the many health benefits that Resveratrol offers, is the reduced risk of prostate cancer. Some experts may disagree, but the good news is that there is considerable scientific evidence available to substantiate the direct link between Resveratrol intake and reduced risk of prostate cancer. In recent times, various reports have been published in leading health magazines about the positive role played by Resveratrol in reducing risks associated with the onset of prostate cancer.If you do not know much about Resveratrol, it would be better to start with the basics. Resveratrol has been identified as a protective element found naturally in certain plants, their fruits, stalks and vines. In these plants, Resveratrol acts as a shield and provides protection against diseases and infections caused by bacteria, funguses and other harmful pathogens. The grape plant has been identified as having the highest Resveratrol content. The overall content is however more in red wine in comparison to that found in grape juice. That's because the fermentation process dramatically increase the overall Resveratrol content. White wine, in comparison, has only limited Resveratrol content...more
Determining the breast cancer stages is important since it enables the patient and doctor to identify the treatment necessary for one's condition. Also, it is essential in assessing the risk of the given condition and what lifestyle changes the...more
During February 2009, results of a joint American-British study concluded that 1/3 of most common cancer cases in the U.S. to be preventable by making healthy choices. Next to avoiding smoking, a healthy lifestyle is the most effective thing you can...more
What is Pleural Mesothelioma?Pleural Mesothelioma or malignant pleural mesothelioma is cancer in the layer of the lungs that can spread to the lungs. The spread of the tumor over the pleura results in pleural thickening. This hinders the reflexivity...more
It isn't as if the best cars have been launched only this years. If one studies the history of cars it is regularly marked with great cars. And yet the greatness of a car in its era doesn't mean it could not be improved upon. In that sense the latest...more
Do you have the cysts in the ovary that gives you so much pain? Do you want to know if there is a natural treatment that you can try to help ease the pain associated with ovarian cysts? Women who suffer from the severe pain associated with ovarian...more
EpidemiologyContinuedEven though numerous epidemiological risk factors have been fully documented, it is still evident that the formation of many specific breast cancers has not been determined. Accordingly, epidemiological research derives the...more