Cancer Prevention Blog

What is Ganoderma Lucidum - Reishi Mushroom

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:28:16 GMT

What is ganoderma lucidum? A medicinal mushroom used in traditional medicine in Asia for healthy immune system and to prevent diseases caused by chronic inflammation.

Ganoderma Extract - Red Reishi Mushroom Benefits

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:14:02 GMT

Ganoderma extract comes from red reishi mushrooms. It offers lots of therapeutic health effects such as cancer prevention,build up immune system,antioxidative,protection for liver and more.

Health Benefits of Flax Seeds

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:44:30 GMT

Health benefits of flax seeds: Prevention of chronic inflammation, breast, prostate and colon cancers, heart disease and diabetes. Ground flax seed has more nutrients than flax seed oil.

Ganoderma Extract Supplements - Its Health Benefits

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:01:12 GMT

How Ganoderma Extract supplements can prevent you from getting sick and even cancer development. DXN makes high quality supplements from the red Reishi mushrooms.

20+ Year Squamous Cell Carcinoma Survivor

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:09:05 GMT

The year was 1990. I was 47 and recently married to my beautiful wife to this day and we had just had a new baby girl enter our world. I was the kind

"An Awakening"

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:41:48 GMT

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, I was like most people whose first thought was it is a death sentence. However, I found out later

B Cell Lymphoma Prognosis

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:28:01 GMT

B cell lymphoma prognosis depends on many factors such as the type of cancer, the treatment prescribed, your age and the stage of your tumor.

Colon Cancer Staging - Stages of Colon Cancer

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:41:21 GMT

Colon cancer staging discusses the extent of damage caused by the tumor and what to expect for all 5 stages of colon cancer.

Robotic Prostate Surgery - Latest Treatment on Prostate Cancer

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:50:50 GMT

Is robotic prostate surgery the best treatment for prostate cancer? Read Dr. David Samadi's opinion on robotic prostatectomy, the new prostate cancer treatment.

Lupeol: Another Reason to Pile on Fruits and Veggies

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:49:08 GMT

One more reason to ditch that piece of cake for a cup of succulent strawberries is the results from a study done by researchers in The Hormel Institute. According to the team of experts led by Dr. Mohammad Saleem, lupeol is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-mutagenic food chemical. Lupeol is particularly helpful in making treatment-resistant prostate cancer cells become receptive to therapy. It also decreases PSA level. More Info: Information on Prostate Cancer Fruits such as strawberries, grapes and apples and vegetables such as cucumbers are particularly rich in lupeol. Extra virgin and virgin olive oils also contain a high level of lupeol. More Info: Choosing the Best Olive Oils
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Famous Celebrity Cancer Survivors

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:59:14 GMT

Celebrity cancer survivors include famous actors like Robert de Niro and actresses like Cybill Shepherd. Stories of celebrities with cancer proves that it does not discriminate but it CAN be beaten.

Why Should People Exercise - Why is Exercise Important

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:06:16 GMT

Why should people exercise? Benefits of being active include cancer prevention. Exercise reduces stress, helps you live longer and protects your brain, heart and bones.

Breast Cancer Facts - What is Breast Cancer, Its Causes, Types and Signs

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:56:24 GMT

Learn breast cancer facts for effective prevention. There are different types of tumor for different women, lumps are early symptoms and warning signs and what causes it are aging,obesity and more.

Anti Inflammatory Diet: Its Benefits

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:07:12 GMT

Anti inflammatory diet can prevents cancer and all diseases caused by inflammation. It is a diet that fights and heals inflammation inside your body.

Why Eat Anti Cancer Foods - Foods to Prevent Cancer

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:27:24 GMT

Eating anti cancer foods gives you a whole lot of health benefits. It is for the prevention of other diseases such as diabetes.

Information on Treatments for Lung Cancer

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:45:30 GMT

Treatments for lung cancer include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Small and non small cell lung carcinomas require different treatment options.

Proton Radiation Therapy

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:17:36 GMT

Proton radiation is a treatment for early cancers with better cure rate.Proton beam radiation has few or no side effects at all.It might be the best treatment for prostate and lung cancer.

Prostate Cancer Questions and Answers

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:22:25 GMT

Got prostate cancer questions and answers are hard to find? Post your queries or those of somebody else here and get your answers at the same page.

How Does Sunscreen Work for Cancer Prevention

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:54:16 GMT

How does sunscreen work: An effective one is Smart Shield sunscreen which has sunblock ingredients that are safe and fully absorbed by your skin protecting it from sunburn.

Short Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse

Thu, 19 May 2011 02:24:33 GMT

Short term effects of alcohol abuse include low folate levels which makes cancer prevention difficult and impaired senses, reflexes and sense of judgment.

How to Colon Cleanse Naturally

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:03:43 GMT

How to colon cleanse naturally involves foods that act as cleansers such as fruits and raw vegetables. Drinking water and fasting are also methods on natural colon cleansing.

Health Benefits of Olive Oil - Uses for Best Italian Olive Oils

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:19:20 GMT

Health benefits of olive oil include heart disease and cancer prevention.Other uses for olive oil are as good moisturizer for the skin,as hair treatment and even for constipation.

About My SBI Website

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:46:52 GMT

The story of my site: How I made it through SBI and how it is changing my life.

Second Hand Smoking Facts - Dangers of Second Hand Smoke

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:34:12 GMT

Second hand smoking can make you sick. Second hand smoke effects include increased risk for leading and common types of cancer by 25%. Read more about it here.

Microwaveable Popcorn: Not Healthy At All

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:15:04 GMT

Popcorn is considered a healthy snack compared to potato chips but not when it's popped inside the microwave. Here's why: The lining of those bags used for microwaveable popcorn may contain perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists PFOA as carcinogenic. According to Dr. David Carpenter, the director of the University of Albany's Institute for Health and Environment, PFOA is linked to cancer and it can also harm your immune, nervous and endocrine systems. Making popcorn the old-fashioned way may be inconvenient and slow compared to popping a bag of it inside the microwave. But going inconvenient and slow is definitely safer for you and your family.

Why Should You Buy Organic Fruits and Vegetables

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:09:02 GMT

The National Cancer Institute recommends that you try to eat 9 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday to prevent cancer. Fruits such as apples and strawberries and vegetables such as spinach and bell peppers are considered as superfood. However, they expose you to potential risk for cancer if they are grown with the use of multiple pesticides. Fruits that have a large skin area such as apples absorb a lot of pesticides. Strawberries also have skin that is hard to wash. They are also eaten typically with their skins. Thus, you end up absorbing those toxic chemicals from pesticides. As for vegetables, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found celery to be the most pesticide-contaminated vegetable. Bell peppers, spinach and even potatoes are also highly contaminated with pesticides. Exposure to pesticides makes you prone to cancer. This is why organic foods are better.

Immune System Supplements Store

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:43:54 GMT

The Immune System Supplements Store offers high quality Reishi Ganoderma Extract, Reishi Ganocelium and Spirulina.

The Dukan Diet: Should You Follow It Or Skip It?

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:41:42 GMT

The Dukan Diet book by Dr. Pierre Dukan has been popular among the French for years but other Europen women have recently jumped into it. And now, the book will be released in the U.S. in April. Is it healthy and sustainable or is it just a fad that can lead to negative health effects? According to many dietitians, it is an "Atkins look-alike" because it is also centered on protein. Dr. Dukan said the diet "can prevent obesity" since you can lose a lot of weight with it quickly. However, a lot of medical experts such as Dr. David Katz of Yale University see it as just another fad for 2011. Here are reasons why you should skip this diet: A weight loss of as much as 2 lbs in a week's time is unhealthy especially if you're older because you don't only lose fat but also muscle mass and fluids. The weight loss won't last long as you will gain the pounds as quickly as you lose it. According to Dr. Jean-Michel Lecerf of ANSES (a health agency in France), the diet may also lead to an increased risk for cancer, kidney problems and heart diseases. Also, how can it be healthy when artificial sweeteners are allowed but not fruits and only minimal vegetables are? A healthy eating plan like the Mediterranean diet should have lots of fruits and vegetables in it. In fact, the British Dietic Association considers the Dukan diet as one of the worst diets of 2011.

Protection Against Radioactive Elements from Fukushima's Nuclear Disaster

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:14:39 GMT

The most recent natural disasters in Japan brought death, economic devastation and health risks from the damaged nuclear power plant in Fukushima. The gases it emits contain dangerous radioactive elements such as Iodine-131 or I-131, Cesium-137 and Plutonium. I-131 is a radioactive element that can lead to thyroid cancer and taking Potassium iodide tablets is the immediate treatment for exposure to I-131. What most of us don't know is that I-131 is not the most dangerous radioactive element to be scared of. It is Cesium-137 we should be more concerned with. I-131 has a short half-life of about 8 days while Cesium-137 has a half-life of 30 years. Cesium-137 is absorbed easily by the environment and stays there for a long time. In fact, this was the worst effect of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. So, the next question is how to protect yourself from Cesium-137. According to Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Tieraona Low Dog from the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, turmeric and reishi mushrooms can be your defense against Cesium-137 poisoning. See Cancer Prevention Strategies Against Effects of Exposure to Radiation.

What is Colon Cleansing - Benefits and Side Effects

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:54:24 GMT

What is colon cleansing? Answers are here plus info on side effects and benefits of colon cleansing.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Treatment Options to Heal You

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:24:56 GMT

Initial inflammatory breast cancer treatment is chemotherapy followed by surgery and radiation.Prognosis and survival for the disease is lower by 25 percent compared to non-IBC cases.

Risk of Lupron for Prostate Cancer

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:31:23 GMT

Lupron is a synthetic hormone that is used as one of the prostate cancer treatment options. It is a medicine that stops the production of testosterone, the hormone that your tumor depends on to flourish. Long-term use of Lupron raises risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis, for colorectal cancer and for cardiovascular diseases.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Prevents Breast Cancer

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:09:35 GMT

According to a report in the Journal of Carcinogenesis, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil everyday can reduce breast cancer risk. Olive oil is a major source of fat in Mediterranean diet foods. It is very rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that encourages your body to produce compounds that fight cancer. It also reduces certain proteins in the body that stimulate tumor growth. So now that you know why it is very healthy, reach for that bottle of olive oil and use it on your cooking or pour it on your salad. You can order quality organic olive oil from Apollo Olive Oil.

U.S. FDA Said No to Glaxo's Avodart

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:50:20 GMT

The U.S. FDA rejected GlaxoSmithKline's Avodart as a preventive drug against prostate cancer because of certain concerns. Avodart is being prescribed as a drug for treatment of prostate enlargement symptoms.

Anti Inflammatory Foods - Healthy Foods to Eat

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:25:31 GMT

Examples of anti inflammatory foods are seafoods like cold-water fish and shrimps,tofu,walnuts and a lot more.All are foods that heal inflammation.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Symptoms to Watch For

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:05:44 GMT

Urgent inflammatory breast cancer symptoms to watch for include swelling. Find out the other symptoms of IBC disease and pictures here.

Aggressive Surgery Not Needed for Early Breast Cancer

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:15:04 GMT

Lymph node surgery as one of the breast cancer treatment options is more invasive and often leads to long-lasting negative side effects for those who have it. A study published in the Journal of American Medical association last February 9 concluded that women with early breast cancer don't have to undergo this type of treatment because their chances of survival are as good as those who have had the treatment.

How Broccoli Protects You from Cancer

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:42:55 GMT

Good for you if you're fond of eating broccoli. According to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, broccoli is one of the foods found to prevent cancer because of its substances called isothiocyanates. These substances boost the health of your normal cells and strengthens the p53 gene - the gene that stops tumor on its tracks.

Gardasil protects both males and females from HPV

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:10:33 GMT

Now, it's official. Gardasil vaccine does not only work for females. According to a study funded by Merck & Co., the maker of the vaccine, vaccinating young males between 16 to 26 protect them from HPV. A male infected with HPV can transmit the virus to his female partner. HPV is one of the cancer-causing viruses. So it makes sense to start prevention at the source.

Foods to Prevent Cancer - Fiber Rich Foods

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:25:27 GMT

What are foods to prevent cancer? They are foods high in fiber such as cruciferous vegetables, berries, soya and a lot more.

Joining the Fight

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:45:45 GMT

Feb. 4 was World Cancer Day. The World Health Organization can't emphasize enough the need for everyone to join efforts in the fight against cancer. And in this fight, there is no better first defense but prevention. There are cancers that are difficult to prevent especially when one is high risk but not the 3 types of skin cancer. The American Cancer Society said to "slip, slop, slap and wrap".

Cancer Survivor Stories

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:43:51 GMT

Contribute your cancer survivor stories to inspire others here. Read how people are surviving breast,prostate,colon and lung cancers.

Surviving Prostate Cancer
with Proton Therapy

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:23:12 GMT

I was cured of prostate cancer last year (2009) with no side effects and no collateral damage. I was the first prostate cancer patient beamed (radiation)

Finding the Will to Survive Breast Cancer

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:13:41 GMT

My story begins when I stopped breast feeding my daughter in October of 2009. When I stopped, my breasts were engorged, and I was eating more than usual.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:57:27 GMT

Breast cancer treatment options include hormone treatment, chemotherapy, radiation therapy for breast cancer and more.

Breast Cancer and Prevention Tips

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:17:51 GMT

Breast cancer and prevention: Steps include avoiding alcohol,giving up smoking,knowing the importance of exercise,choosing to eat organic foods and a lot more.

The Mediterranean Diets and Recipes - An Interview with Martha Shulman

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:05:55 GMT

The Mediterranean diets are based on several cuisines.Find out what these diets are through the cooking wisdom of an award-winning author of more than 25 cookbooks.

Treatments for Colon Cancer - Treating Metastatic Colon Tumor

Sun, 30 May 2010 06:06:13 GMT

Treatments for colon cancer include chemo, surgery, radiation, ablative therapies and more alternative. Advanced cancer in the colon requires more than one type of treatment.

New Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:56:20 GMT

New treatments for prostate cancer include proton radiation therapy, cryosurgery and robotic surgery. These latest treatments are minimally invasive and lead to lesser side effects.

Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Mon, 17 May 2010 13:30:57 GMT

Prostate cancer treatment options include the latest such as cryotherapy,alternative such as meditation,natural such as use of herbs and conventional such as surgery.Which is best? Find out here.