Breast cancer and
prostate cancer head the list of the most common
cancers, regardless of race, among American men and women.
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the US and the American Cancer
Society estimates that in 2002, approximately 1.3 million Americans received a
new diagnosis of cancer and over half-a-million Americans died of the disease.
High levels of secondhand smoke on the job can increase nonsmokers' risk of
developing lung cancer.
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Herbs and plant extracts with potential anti-cancer
activity include:
If you have a diagnosis of cancer, please discuss with your health care
provider before making any changes to your treatment regiment.
Chlorophyll
supplement has had some in vitro studies to support its use.
Curcumin may help
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Green Tea--the polyphenolic compounds are
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Noni --
Noni fruit juice contains a polysaccharide-rich substance called noni-ppt
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AHCC supplement has been tested in
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Reishi is a mushroom
extract that has potential in cancer treatment. See also
agaricus.
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Glutamine supplementation can lessen
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in patients with advanced cancer.
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Antioxidants
and cancer risk
According to a review of a dozen studies including more than 100,000 patients,
beta carotene supplements could be increase their risk of smoking-related cancer
and death.Antioxidant supplements, as a whole have a mixed effect on cancer
risk. Beta carotene supplements, perhaps only in high dosages, actually increase
cancer risk among smokers. Selenium supplements reduced cancer risk among men,
but have no effect on women. Vitamin E supplementation may lower prostate
cancer risk. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, January 2008.
Risk factors for Cancer - family
history
A number of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of
developing cancer. Family history is one important factor. Some families have a
significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers than other families. For example,
a woman's risk of developing breast cancer increases up to 3 times if her mother or sister
had breast cancer. Some breast cancers are linked to a specific gene mutation, more common
in some ethnic groups and families.
Processed meats
People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of
several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer
Smoking and cancer
A number of environmental factors increase the risk of
cancer. One of the
most important is cigarette smoking. Smoking cigarettes substantially increases the risk
of developing cancers of the lung, mouth, larynx, breast,
cervix, colon, and bladder.
Shift work and
cancer
The destruction of the body's natural rhythms accelerates the growth of
cancerous tumors in laboratory animals. Higher rates of breast and prostate
cancer occur in women and men whose work day starts after dark.
Smoke from wood and coal burning
Smoke from burning wood or stir-frying food indoors could
potentially cause cancer and people in poor countries are at most risk.
Scientists at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said indoor
emissions from burning biomass fuel -- such as wood, charcoal and dung -- as
well as emissions from high-temperature frying, could lead to cancer. Estimates
are that about half the world's population uses wood or coal for cooking and
heating, often in poorly ventilated spaces.
Kidney transplants
People who have had kidney transplants face a big increase in
risk for a variety of cancers, particularly those caused by a virus. The risk
for 18 different kinds of cancer increases by at least three-fold, and 13 of
these cancers are known or suspected to have a viral cause. Five of these
cancers, affecting the tongue, mouth, vulva, vagina and penis, are caused by the
human papillomavirus, and there are indications the same virus is responsible in
four of the others -- cancers of the eye, salivary gland, esophagus and nasal
cavity. The new human papillomavirus vaccine could help reduce the risk of
cancer among these transplant patients. Immune system suppression, rather than
the organ transplantation itself, is most likely responsible for the increase in
cancer risk. Patients who get a kidney transplant take medications that help
prevent rejection of the organ by suppressing the immune system, the body's
natural defense. But these drugs also yield an increased susceptibility to
infection, and can awaken previously dormant viral infections.
Birthmarks and cancer
There may be an association between childhood cancer and
birthmarks. Minor malformations, such as birthmarks, may reflect "altered
prenatal development," which could also increase the risk developing cancer
Simple steps to reduce your risk of cancer
If people would quit smoking, eat more healthily and exercise, cancer deaths could
be cut by at least a third. Diet is
second only to tobacco as a leading cause of cancer and, along with alcohol, is
responsible for nearly one third of cases of the disease in developed countries.
1) Walk your Way to Wellness -
By keeping your body healthy and active,
walking can help you improve your mood, boost your energy, lose weight, control your blood
pressure, prevent bone loss, and decrease the risks of many diseases, including cancer.
2) The Facts About Fat - Everyone needs fats. Problems arise only when we get too
much fat, or the wrong types of fat, such as trans fats and hydrogenated fats, and excess
fat from dairy products and meats. Fat has been linked to an increased risk of heart
disease as well as an increased exposure to certain forms of cancer. Avoid
eating too much sugar, substitute
Stevia, the no
calorie natural sweetener, instead.
3) The Vital Veggies - Science has shown that some foods may protect against
cancer and tumor formation, and high on the list are vegetables. Eat a variety of different vegetables.
4) Weigh Less, Live Longer - Being overweight seems to play a role in cancers of
the breast, colon and the lining of the uterus. Cancers of the prostate occur more often
in obese men and cancers of the gall bladder, bile passages and ovaries occur more often
in obese women.
5) Seek Shade, Not Sun - A tan is a sign of skin damage! It is a scientific fact
that overexposure to the sun damages skin, causing cumulative, permanent harm, including
(but not limited to) skin cancer.
6) Finding Fiber - Research has shown that eating more foods containing fiber can
lower your risk of two fairly common, potentially fatal cancers: colon and prostate
cancer. Because foods with fiber are naturally low in fat, they also protect you against
other types of cancer to which a high-fat diet may contribute.
7) Drink tea rather than sodas or sugared drinks - Solid evidence
is mounting that drinking tea can prevent cell damage that leads to cancer, heart disease
and perhaps other ills. Tea is loaded with phytochemicals--a wide range of molecules that
can act as antioxidants. Such compounds counteract the damage done to DNA cells by free
radicals--charged particles produced by sunlight, chemicals, many foods and simply the
stress of day-to-day living.
Natural Therapies worth trying
These include yoga, hypnosis, meditation, biofeedback,
imagery, and support groups.
Are there Herbs that have a role in Cancer prevention?
There are countless herbs that have been found to have anti-tumor activity in
laboratory studies. Whether these herbs have a role to play in cancer therapy or
prevention in humans is not clear at this time.
Bladder Cancer
Cigarette smoking is confirmed as a risk factor for
bladder cancer.
Brain Cancer
The number of brain tumor cases in the US and
Europe has increased by up to 40% in the past 20 years. The incidence rate for brain
tumors is increasing among people of all ages, but males between 20 and 40 years old are
the most affected. The latest epidemiological studies indicate that white collar
workers--intellectuals and professionals--are among the most affected. The reason is still
unknown, though environmental causes such as cellular phones, computers and exposure to
electromagnetic fields cannot be ruled out.
Children fathered by men who have been
exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) apparently have increased odds
of developing brain tumors. Experimental evidence suggests that parental
exposure to PAH, which occurs primarily through tobacco smoke, occupational
exposure, and air pollution, could increase the risk of cancer during childhood.
Red meat and breast
cancer
New data from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study II show that women who
consumed one and a half or more servings of red meat per day had nearly double
the risk of developing hormone receptor-positive breast cancer compared with
women consuming three or fewer servings of red meat per week. Hormone
receptor-positive breast cancer is the most common type of breast cancer and has
been on the rise in recent years. This study involved more than 90,000
premenopausal women age 26 to 46 who completed food surveys during a 12-year
period. Animal fat and red meat intake were found to increase premenopausal
breast cancer risk in a previous analysis of the Nurses’ Health Study II.
Possible reasons for this association include carcinogens produced as meat is
cooked, hormones given to cattle for growth promotion, red meat’s high content
of heme iron, which has been shown to increase estrogen-dependent tumor growth,
and red meat’s high fat content. Cho E, Chen WY, Hunter DJ, Stampfer MJ, Colditz
GA, Hankinson SE, Willett WC. Red meat intake and risk of breast cancer among
premenopausal women. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:2253-2259.
Colon Cancer
Eating lots of preserved meats such as salami, bacon, cured ham and hot dogs could
increase the risk of bowel cancer by 50 percent. Fiber found in vegetables, fruits, and
whole grain cereals and legumes may reduce colon cancer risk.
A daily calcium supplement protects against colon
polyps, particularly the advanced type that go on to become cancer.
Sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 5 years
starting at age 50.
Despite recent advances in screening and
treatment for colon cancer, the number of people dying from the disease has remained
steady since the late 1980s.
Colon polyps are most
often benign, but should be removed to check for cancer.
Endometrial Cancer
Risk factors are unopposed estrogen therapy, late menopause, tamoxifen,
nulliparity, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes, and obesity. Most
endometrial cancers are diagnosed at an early stage when there is unexpected bleeding or
spotting.
Regular
consumption of soy foods seems to reduce a woman's risk of getting cancer of the
endometrium, the lining of the uterus, according to a study conducted in
Shanghai. This benefit is most pronounced among overweight women. The estrogens
women produce are known to play a key role in the development of endometrial
cancer, the researchers note in this week's British Medical Journal. Soy foods
contain isoflavones with both estrogen-like and anti-estrogen activities.
A deficiency in exposure to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB),
increases the risk for endometrial cancer. UVB exposure triggers photosynthesis
of vitamin D3 in the body. This form of vitamin D is also available through diet
and supplements. Approximately 200,000 cases and 50,000 deaths from endometrial
cancer occur annually worldwide, including 41,000 new cases and 7,400 deaths in
the United States.
Esophageal Cancer
Carbonated drinks may raise the risk of esophageal cancer. A team at Tata
Memorial Hospital in India found a strong correlation between the rise in per
capita consumption of carbonated soft drinks in the past 50 years and a
documented increase in rates of esophageal cancer in the United States. Team
members studied U.S. Department of Agriculture data to find that per capita
consumption of carbonated drinks rose by more than 450 percent, from 10 gallons
on average in 1946 to 49 gallons in 2000. And over the past 25 years, the
incidence of esophageal cancer has risen by more than 570 percent in white
American men. Esophageal cancer affected 13,900 U.S. men and women in 2003, of
whom more than 10,000 were men, and killed almost all of them, according to the
American Cancer Society. The number of esophageal cancer cases clearly followed
the rise in intake of carbonated soft drinks, the researchers found. See also
Barrett's esophagus.
Head and neck cancer
Current and past smokers are at significantly increased risk for head and
neck cancers such as cancers of the larynx (voice box), nasal passages/nose,
oral cavity, and throat.
Oral Cancer
Regular chewing of betel nut
can increase risk of oral cancer.
Rectal cancer
Women who smoke have nearly twice the risk of developing rectal cancer compared
with women who never smoked cigarettes.
Stomach cancer
Those with H. pylori infection have a higher rate of
stomach cancer.
There is an association between smoking and cancers of the stomach
and esophagus. Moist snuff, a popular form of smokeless tobacco in Scandinavia
known as "snus," raises the risk of esophageal and stomach cancers as well.
Testicular cancer
For information on
testicular cancer.
Cancer questions
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