by Mordechai Welt

Despite the medical establishment's best efforts, the hoped for cure for cancer is still far away. The anticipated increase in life expectancy for patients using conventional treatments is close to zero.

A woman facing breast cancer today has no better chance for recovery than she did in 1920. Chemotherapy and radiation have failed as healing modalities.

Studies show that 38% of all disease related deaths in America are the result of cancers, and the number is expected to grow.

Yet, there is a means of preventing cancer that is largely ignored by our society. That prevention is to be found in whole, unrefined food.

The anti-cancer diet, as recommended by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, in his best selling book, Eat To Live, is based on consuming foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, and fiber. The foods that best meet this requirement are vegetables and fruits.

Below are listed six steps that you can take to design an anti-cancer diet and prevent and possibly even reverse disease.

The Five Components of the Anti-Cancer Diet

1. Avoid all animal products - This includes all meat, dairy, eggs, fish and fowl. Cutting back on your intake of animal foods will not suffice. Studies of populations throughout the world have shown that as a nation diminishes it's consumption of animal products there is a corresponding decrease in the incidence of cancer.

Animal products do not contain phytochemicals, antioxidants, fiber or other anti-cancer nutrients. Instead they are high in cholesterol and saturated fat and pose a serious health risk.

2. Avoid all refined and processed foods. This means no cakes, cookies, candies, white flour pasta or white bread.

Epidemiological evidence supports the direct association between simple carbohydrates and risk of colon cancer. There is a particularly heightened risk when a diet high in refined carbohydrates is associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

3. Avoid refined vegetable oils. I used to think olive oil was a health food. I was wrong. Olive oil is 100% fat and offers no nutritional value.

4. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, seeds and nuts. Make salad your main dish. Try to consume two big salads a day.

Cruciferous vegetables (the cabbage and broccoli family) are simply the most powerful weapon against all forms of cancer and especially colorectal cancer.

Steamed vegetables in general are an excellent source of phytochemicals and cancer fighting anti-oxidants. Try to eat a pound of cooked vegetables each day.

5. Eat at least five pieces of fresh fruit daily.

6. Exercise - Try to get in at least 3 hours a week. I find that going out for a half hour morning walk is a great way to start the day.

By adopting this anti-cancer diet you will add "years to your life and life to years."

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The foods we eat have a direct impact on our physical and mental well being. Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book Eat To Live teaches us how to prevent and even reverse disease by eating right. To learn how you can reach optimal health and lose weight visit our website: http://www.squidoo.com/eat-to-live-diet

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by Michael Lee

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancers in the world. Even men are susceptible to this, in some cases. But not a lot of people can say much about it. Until they themselves are afflicted with the disease, they don't have a lot of breast cancer facts to tell.

It's highly important that you know the 3 breast cancer facts in this article. This information won't only protect you from this killer disease; but it will also help you understand what many breast cancer patients are going through.

Breast Cancer Facts # 1: It is often discovered by a lump.

It is a well-known fact that 80% of breast cancer situations are discovered because of a lump in the breast or near the armpit. This is why women all over the world are encouraged to give themselves a self-breast examination every month.

Breast Cancer Facts # 2: Women in the United States have the highest incidence of breast cancer.

If you live in the United States, it might be wise to double-check your lifestyle. However, this does not mean that the further you live away from the States, the lower your chances are of getting the disease.

Breast Cancer Facts # 3: Women in an urban environment are more prone to breast cancer.

Medical experts attribute this to the fast-paced lifestyle of city women. A study was actually done on the breasts of women living in urban areas and rural areas. Those who live in urban areas are revealed to have glandular breasts, thus making them four times more susceptible to breast cancer.

Don't take these breast cancer facts too lightly. It's surprising how people don't even think breast cancer is something that could happen to them until it is too late. This information is around for a reason. Save yourself with the right knowledge.

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by Joshua McCarron

Have you ever wondered which foods are best to avoid when trying to prevent cancer?

The secret is to be able to identify which foods contain ingredients that are carcinogens, or cancer promoters. Once you know which ingredients will end up giving you cancer, you can read labels and avoid those foods altogether.

So, what are the ingredients to avoid?

Let's start with sugar. One of the ways cancerous tumors develop is by feeding on sugar in the bloodstream. If you are continuously overloading your body with sugar you're giving your body what it needs for cancer to flourish.

Next is sodium nitrite. This chemical is added to certain foods... mostly lunch meats and bacon...on purpose in order to make it look reddish and fresh. Once upon a time, meats were preserved with salt, but manufacturers eventually switched to this much more dangerous form of meat preservation.

Then there's hydrogenated oils. When oils are heated in the presence of hydrogen and metal catalysts, it makes them hydrogenated. this preserves the shelf life, but also creates trans fats. Aside from causing cancer, trans fats are bad for your heart and can even interrupt metabolic processes.

Finally, there's the acrylamide factor. Acrylamides are created during the frying process, when starchy foods are subject to high temperatures.

And so, taking all of the above into consideration...the top 5 cancer causing foods are:

Hot Dogs - Usually preserved with sodium nitrite and full of fat (among other things!) Donuts - These contain hydrogenated oils, sugar, white flour and acrylamides. Talk about the perfect cancer causing food! French Fries - Often made with hydrogenated oils. There would also be acrylamides present. Processed meats and bacon - Lots of saturated fat and nitrites. You can find some without, but you'll have to ask. Chips & crackers - Usually have white flour, sugar, and trans fats. many manufacturers also hide MSG in the form of yeast extract, and mess around with serving sizes so you actually take in a lot more bad stuff than you think.

There you have it. Avoid these foods most of the time and you're well on your way to avoiding that dreaded 'C' word altogether.

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About the Author

Joshua McCarron lost both his mother and mother-in-law to cancer within a four month period in 2006. After conventional treatment failed within his own family he was determined to educate himself on more natural cancer treatments that might actually help others.

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By: Kendra Fagan

Everyday household items like deodorant, hairspray and cosmetics may be making you sick? In fact some of the most common everyday items used by women may even be causing them to get breast cancer.

There is no known cure for breast cancer. More than 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year worldwide. Scientists don't know why most women get breast cancer, yet breast cancer is the most frequent tumor found in women the world over. A woman who dies of breast cancer is robbed of an average of nearly 20 years of her life. Breast cancer knows no social boundaries. It's a disease that can affect anyone.

Many scientists believe parabens, most commonly found in spray-on deodorants, can be absorbed directly into the skin. The chemicals are also thought to disrupt hormones in ways that can lead to cancer.

They are present in other cosmetics as well, and in some food and pharmaceutical products, but permitted levels in these items are so low that scientists do not believe they carry significant medical risk.

The new research, carried out on tissue from 20 cancer sufferers, shows the level of parabens that had been absorbed in four of the tumours was so high that it could have had a damaging biological effect on cells.

Also, take a look at the ingredients on the back of those lotions, moisturizers, hair conditioners, wrinkle creams, or baby wipes. Just about everybody has at least one of these five products in their homes. If you check the back of the label of those products just mentioned, most likely you will find an ingredient called Propylene Glycol

Did you know that you can find this same ingredient in the back of a container of prestone antifreeze? That ingredient has been proven to cause kidney and liver damage once it's absorbed into the bloodstream.

Next, take a look in the back of a label of a bottle of shampoo, or a tube of toothpaste. Most likely, you will find something called Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate (SLS or SLES) which are found in engine degreasers and garage floor cleaners. Once these lethal ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream, studies have shown that they can cause abnormal development of children eyes, cataracts, and even hair loss

This information wasn't given to you to scare you, but to help you make a wise decision about your health and your families as well when it comes to personal care products. Scientists say that long term exposure to ingredients such as Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate (SLS or SLES) could start to build up on your liver, kidneys, and many other vital organs and tissues, which could eventually lead to cancer. The government knew that these ingredients were being added to these personal care products and didn't do anything about it.

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By: Jason Amiot

It is estimated that in 2008, 8,220 men and women were diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s disease. Of the total cases, 4,400 of them involved men and 3,820 of these cases involved women (National Cancer Institute).

This type of cancer starts in the lymphatic system, a part of the body’s entire immune system. The lymphatic system consists of the body’s organs and tissues that fight infections and other diseases by producing, storing, and carrying white blood cells. The lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, thymus, and lymphatic vessels all make up the lymph system. Hodgkin’s disease was named after the British physician Thomas Hodgkin, who in 1832 first described this disease and its differentiating characteristics from other lymphomas.

Hodgkin’s disease occurs when the lymphatic system’s cells grow abnormally and as this abnormal cell growth progresses, the body has a hard time fighting off infection. Hodgkin’s disease is one of two types of cancers that can affect the lymphatic system. Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is less common than non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is different in that the presence of an abnormal cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell becomes abnormal and copies itself, producing extra cells collectively called a tumor. In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the abnormal cells form but the cell that starts growing abnormally is not referred to as the Reed-Sternberg cell.

Symptoms of Hodgkin’s disease include, but are not limited to, overall lymph node swelling in the neck, underarms, or groin, unexplained weight loss, recurring fevers, coughing and chest pain, itchy skin, night sweats, loss of appetite, and overall weakness and fatigue that do not leave the body. Some people, however, experience few if any symptoms at all. Diagnosis of Hodgkin’s disease can be done after doctors perform exams and tests including a physical exam, blood test, and/or chest x-rays. A biopsy can also be performed. This is the only sure way to determine whether a person has this type of cancer. During a biopsy, a doctor removes part of all of a lymph node and examines it under a microscope, searching for abnormal cells growth.

Those who suffer from Hodgkin’s lymphoma have several treatment options, including the alternative cancer treatment options available at New Hope Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. The entire staff at New Hope Medical Center works diligently to provide each patient an individualized alternative cancer treatment plan, in hopes of fighting cancer, no matter what type it may be, and boost immune system health. With over fifty years of experience, the doctors, nurses, and other medical staff have worked together to develop the New Hope Treatment Method, a highly individualized alternative cancer treatment system. These alternative cancer treatments involve immune system enhancement and nutrient supplementation with the use of vitamins and minerals, body detoxification, acupuncture, massage, relaxation techniques, stress management, hormone therapy, and more.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is not the only cancer New Hope Medical Center treats with the use of its alternative cancer treatments. More information can be found on the New Hope Medical Center website at http://www.newhopemedicalcenter.com/ or by calling 480-473-9808.

About the Author
Mark Branyon collaborates with international experts in continually improving existing protocols. Their treatment strategy incorporates the best modalities of both worlds mainstream and alternative according to individual needs. http://www.newhopemedicalcenter.com

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By: Peter Kent

Racial Disparities Found Among Lung Cancer Patients

Researchers have found that disparities may exist between the survival of lung cancer patients between various races, particularly among African Americans who are at a greater risk of fatality following a lung cancer diagnosis compared to those of other races, according to a report from the University of Washington, Seattle researchers.

The study used informational data from 17,739 patients that were of the average age of 75 years old. The data was collected during the time period of 1992 to 2002. Of the patients, approximately 89 percent were of the Caucasian race while only 6 percent were African Americans. According to the research, "black patients recommended to surgery had lung resections less frequently than white patients."

The report found that as long as African American patients received "recommended appropriate treatment" the disparities shrank considerably, however, that has not been the case thus far, according to a Science Daily news article. Researchers are unsure as to why the disparity is occurring particularly among African Americans compared to their Caucasian counterparts, but explored the following reasons as potential differences:

* patients may be less inclined to undergo surgery
* patients may be have limited access to appropriate care
* patients may be less likely to visit the physician

However, if these patients had received a proper adjustment or treatment, then "no significant association between race and death" would have occurred, according to the news article.

Lung Cancer Causes

While the Oncology Channel notes that tobacco smoke is responsible for "80 percent of lung cancer deaths in men and 75 percent of lung cancer deaths in women," there are a significant number of other risk factors that can lead to an individual's diagnosis of lung cancer. The following are several risk factors including:

# secondhand smoke
# asbestos
# radon
# occupational exposures
# age
# race
# sex
# hereditary

It is imperative that in order for a lung cancer patient to receive the best appropriate method of treatment that he/she contact a medical professional at the first signs and symptoms of their potential condition. The Mayo Clinic reported the following as several signs and symptoms common among lung cancer patients:

* hoarseness
* wheezing
* chest pain
* coughing up blood
* development of chronic cough, also smoker's cough
* new cough that does not go away

Defining Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a deadly form of lung cancer that is caused after the inhalation of asbestos fibers and dust particles has occurred. Individuals who are at the most risk for developing mesothelioma cancer are those working predominately in a construction industry or similar type of field such as the following, according to New Zealand's National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee:

* asbestos workers
* auto mechanics
* miners
* millers
* machinery fitters
* boilermakers
* firemen
* waterside workers
* railway workers
* construction workers

Individuals who have worked in any of the above fields or a similar work environment are advised to seek medical attention if any of the above signs and symptoms develop. Additionally, it is important that an individuals suffering from mesothelioma cancer contact an environmental toxin attorney to learn about developing a mesothelioma lawsuit.

It is often necessary to create such litigation as a mesothelioma diagnosis is frequently delivered with expensive treatment options and a short life expectancy. By creating a mesothelioma lawsuit an individual is increasing their chance of receiving monetary compensation as an award for their debilitating condition.

Peter Kent is the best-selling author of 50 books and hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers. He manages Legalview.com, a website hosting a variety of information on legal issues, including Mesothelioma.

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