Cancer Resources

With almost tens of millions of candles being sold yearly and is believed to be worth Pounds125 millions, it can be said that candles are still very popular nowadays. With this huge number of candles bring sold and being burned and used, scientists and researchers ventured on the effects on health of candle smoke.

A recent study at the South Carolina State University found out that candle fumes, especially in closed and unventilated spaces, can cause health problems like asthma, allergies and even cancer. According to Amid Hamidi, the co-author of the research, candles made from paraffin wax emit fumes that pose health threats to individuals. However, he clarified that lighting candles in unventilated and closed spaces for a longer time can be the cause of these problems. He also stressed that occasional paraffin-made candles’ emissions can cause you no harm. Continue reading ‘Now It's Cancer and Candles’ »

It is devastating for someone to be told that medicine has run out of options and there is no more treatment that can be offered. Some patients adapt to what they consider the inevitable. However some people fight tooth and nail to have a longer period of time before they die. They want to explore every option. Is this realistic? Are there any cancer remedies or natural cancer treatments that have been shown to work?

The official medical answer to that is, no, or medicine would be using them. However it has to be acknowledged that there are some people who, despite their medical prognosis, do much better than expected, and most medical people have no idea why that is. Much research has been done but few doctors know of it and even fewer believe that it is their role to tell patients about it. Continue reading ‘Cancer Remedies – If Medicine Can't Help Are There Any Natural Cancer Treatments?’ »

On Oct. 15, CBC Radio’s program “The Current,” featured author Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America

In her book, Ehrenreich takes a trenchant look into America’s obsession with presenting a “positive” image at all times and at all costs. Spurred by her own reaction to a bout of breast cancer, Ehrenreich came face-to-face with the near obsessive culture of positivity, which led to her questioning not only what purpose it serves, but how it came to exist. Continue reading ‘Cancer Survival and the Power of Positive Thinking – Have We Gone Too Far? One Author Says Yes’ »

A significantly higher number of African Americans die from cancer than Caucasians – a recent study corroborates statistical figures that seem to remain almost unchanged from as early as 1981.

While the death rate for cancer has drastically decreased in the recent past, the gap between the death rate in Caucasians and African Americans still remains the same. African Americans seem to be at more risk to die from cancer than Caucasians.

African American women have a higher death rate than Caucasians women, compared to the percentage in 1981. For African American men, the higher death rate as compared to Caucasians men remains almost the same as before. Continue reading ‘Cancer Mortality and Racial Implications’ »

Being diagnosed with cancer is devastating, there’s nothing like the impact of those three little words, “you have cancer.” I know this only too well as a 10-year survivor and as someone whose Mom, Dad, Aunts and Grandpa have battled with the disease.

At the time of my diagnosis I was shell shocked, as most of us are. I was even more confused by the variety of treatment choices offered me. Decisions about a lumpectomy or mastectomy, a TRAM flap or silicone or saline implants were all part of this challenging time.

While I’m a big proponent of having choice, after all, it is our body, it was one of the few times in my life where I would have loved to have passed off the decisions to someone else. But that wasn’t an option and so I made my own decision, after lots of reading and interviewing.

While no one had an issue with my choices, this isn’t always the case. I had a friend who chose alternative cancer treatments, to many of her friends dismay. My own Mom, after two brutual rounds of chemotherapy announced that she was done regardless of what her oncologist said. Her decision was incredibly upsetting to me, but as someone who had just gone through her own cancer journey, I felt strongly that the decision around her cancer treatment was hers to make.

In situations like these, what are the steps you should take to help the cancer patient through their treatment journey? The following nine tips will help you navigate this challenging time. Continue reading ‘Cancer Treatment, How to Accept Your Loved Ones and Friends Choices Even If You Disagree With Them’ »

There has been a long debate and conflicting studies on whether cell phones can cause cancer. This is one of the most important debates that affects everyone, since nearly all of use use cell phones. There has recently been a study over 10 years that has been released regarding this topic. It states that cell phones actually can cause cancer and tumors for those who are using cell phones for long periods of time.

This study directly conflicts with studies that have been released by cell phone companies and related interests. Of course, their study concluded that cell phones definitively did not cause cancer to long term users. One has to imagine whether these studies have been biased due to the group that is funding the studies. Continue reading ‘Can Cell Phones Cause Cancer?’ »

Everyone of us would really like to know how do you treat cancer effectively and quickly. More and more people die of cancer and the the survival rate is not getting any better, no matter how many billions of dollars are spent in the fight against cancer. There are a lot of things a person can do beat cancer.

How do you treat cancer

Most importantly you need a positive attitude and believe that cancer is curable no matter how advanced it is. The belief that everything will be fine is very important, it should not be underestimated and neglected. It is very easy to lose hope, but if you do that, then you have very little chance. There is no “magic cure” for cancer, but you can do research about patients, who have beat cancer and talk to them, that is very helpful, never be alone. Continue reading ‘How Do You Treat Cancer Effectively and Quickly?’ »

No one wants to get sick. But if we do, we often take a leave from school or take a leave from work just to get our health back. It is often better to preempt any sickness that is why we eat healthy food. There is a saying, “prevention is better than cure”, and it definitely is a wise saying. Medical costs are high nowadays and getting sick is a definite no-no. There are many healthy foods out there that claim to be such and one of them is asparagus. There are even reports that it can be used to treat cancer! How true is that?

Reports say that there are patients who have used it to treat and cure several sicknesses such as cancer of the lymph glands, cancer of the bladder, lung cancer and skin cancer. According to second century physician, Galen, asparagus is both “cleansing and healing”. Therefore, looking to this plant as having medicinal value is a wise decision to make. Furthermore, studies have shown that it is a source of low-calorie folate and potassium. Antioxidants are also abundant in its stalks. As you might have heard from various reports and studies, antioxidants are essential in preventing and curing cancer. Additionally, it has the added benefit of being rich in Vitamin C. Really then, asparagus is worth having as part of our meal. Continue reading ‘Can Asparagus Cure?’ »

Experts agree – eating a diet rich in fresh, natural, wholesome and minimally processed foods that include a daily selection of vegetables, fruits such as berries, chicken (preferably free range, organic and again, minimally processed), fish, legumes, nuts, limited amounts of fats, oils such as olive and canola and healthy starches (sweet potatoes and whole grains) can prevent cancer.

Here are the top recommended anti-cancer foods:

Greens – Spinach, chard, collard, turnip and a whole family of green leafy vegetables are rich in antioxidants that protect your body’s cell structure from damage caused by ‘free radical’ cells that can cause cellular mutation and lead to cancer. One study gave spinach the top ranking of vegetables for its ability to protect against cancer. Try and eat spinach or any one from the family of green, leafy vegetables daily. They are very versatile. Hate cooked spinach? Kale and chard to bitter? Try adding just a few leaves to a salad, sauté lightly with olive oil and garlic, add to soups and stews…it really is easy to get a healthy helping without being “Popeye” Continue reading ‘Can Eating Certain Foods Prevent Cancer?’ »

Is it so important to get a second opinion when you have been diagnosed with cancer? The answer is yes and there are several reasons. Some of the doctors do not encourage their patients to seek second opinions. These doctors may be afraid of losing revenue or threatened by having their patients believe some other doctors are more knowledgeable, or they just may not border consulting with other physicians. Although you trust your physicians, the intent of a cancer diagnosis demands that you feel 100% confident with the diagnosis and your treatment plan before proceeding any further. Obviously, a second opinion that concurs with the fist can give you up most confidence.

Having said so, although conformation is conforming, a second opinion can also add to or conflict with information you may have already received. However, a conflicting data can setup productive dialogue that leads to a more appropriate treatment plan and a better understanding of your situation. Continue reading ‘Cancer Second Opinion’ »