Cancer Resources

The statistics for the various number of health related disease has been rising in the recent years, ranging from heart attack to diabetes. Colon cancer is among the high ranking killer that is of major concern to many.

What is colon and colon cancer, how can you protect yourself against that.

Colon refers to the lower part of the intestine. For colon cancer to develop from early stage to last stage “malignant”, usually it would take up to 10 years. Early stages detection, would enabled the problem to be effectively treated and preventing it from developing into full blown cancer. Unfortunately, no or minimal symptoms is shown during that early stages.

In order to safeguard yourself, there are different steps you can adopt.

1. Lifestyle and diet pattern adjustment

Studies have shown obese individuals diet that consists of high energy or high in calories, is more vulnerable to colon cancer. Just in Canada, statistics shows that 10 per cent of colon cancer patients were obese. Continue reading ‘What You Need to Know to Protect Your Colon’ »

A human body is made-up of many organs. An organ system is a group of related organs working together to provide a common function. There are a number of organ systems in a human body such as the skeleton system, the nervous system, the muscular system etc. One of the most important organ systems of our body is the digestive system. The colon is an integral part of the digestive system. The digestive system processes nutrients like, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water from the food and helps to release waste material out from the body. If you are well into your 50’s and you neglect to get proper health care and nutrition, and do not have regular scheduled colonoscopies than you seriously increase your risk of developing colon cancer.

There are a number of precautionary measures that ensure a healthy lifestyle. We should adopt these measures regardless of our age so we can protect ourselves from colon cancer and other deadly diseases. In order to maintain a healthy digestive tract you need to have a healthy and a well balanced diet. Through a quick and simple research you can determine the right amount of calories that is recommended for people with your particular height, weight and size, and also the healthiest way of taking those calories. We should make sure we have an intake of green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, along with the right amount of protein, fiber and calcium. We need to determine which foods contain which vitamin, mineral, and nutrient that are body needs, consume the right amount along with a good multi-vitamin. Continue reading ‘Prevention of Colon Cancer’ »

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, after lung and breast.But the good news is that if it’s caught early, more than eight out of ten people can be treated successfully. The ability of the liver and kidneys to work effectively all depends on the health of our colon. Colon cleaning is the process through which we detoxify our colon. Maybe it’s the American love of red meat or the uk’s abillity to smoke so much, or maybe it’s in our genes.

Either way colon cancer is in the public eye as one the most common types of cancer in the U.S. today. Bowel Cancer affects the large bowel and the rectum, which are the lower parts of our digestive system. The exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown but people who have a family history of the disease come under the high-risk category of developing bowel cancer.

Look out for:
- Bleeding from the back passage without a reason.
- A persistent change in your bowel habit towards looser or more frequent bowel motions.
- Bloating, swelling, pain or an unexplained lump in the tummy.
- Tiredness or feeling pale.
- If you have any of these symptoms for more than 4-6 weeks, you should make an appointment to see
your GP. Continue reading ‘Colon – Rectal Cancer and Free Help Preventing It’ »

I have just met up with a long time friend of mine, only to find he had spent time in hospital undergoing surgery after a diagnosis of bowel cancer. My friend Tom, whose knowledge about cancer of the colon was limited, naturally accepted all the treatments recommended by his health professional.

Tom had surgery in which they removed a section of his colon and his surgeon informed him afterwards that he had got it all. What Tom wasn’t told was they had got all the cancer they could see but because individual cancer cells are only visible through a microscope there were possibly thousands of rogue cells left behind. He also wasn’t told the surgical removal of cancer doesn’t address the reasons why the cancer first grew so it won’t stop it growing again in the future or shifting to another location. Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer, What you will be told and what you wont be told’ »

Researchers have been studying the benefits of vitamin D in fighting several types of cancers; such as colon, prostate and breast cancers. However, Vitamin D and skin cancer have a very interesting relationship since vitamin D is only produced naturally when our skin is exposed to the sun.

While there isn’t a cure for any cancer at this time, there are numerous vitamins and nutrients that can lower the risks of getting cancer to begin with. Over the past few years, researchers have been studying the effects of vitamin D. Vitamin D plays an important part in our bodies ability to strengthen bones and muscles, our nerves need it to send signals throughout the body, and most importantly, our immune system uses vitamin D to fight off viruses and bacteria. There is currently no solid link of vitamin D fighting any of these types of cancers, it plays a part in lowering the risks of contracting them. Continue reading ‘Does Vitamin D Fight Skin Cancer?’ »

We hear more and more that our friends or family have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is a terrible thing to happen to anybody. Ovarian cancer is one particular disease that seems to be on the rise so it is important for the female population to keep their yearly checkups on schedule. There are four stages that ovarian cancer goes through; let’s review those ovarian cancer stages.

Stage 1 – The first stage is determining where the cancer is located and it can be in either one or both ovaries at this time. During this stage, the cancer is only located in the ovaries and has not moved elsewhere in the body. As this stage progresses, the cancer can be found in both ovaries and may at this time have moved to the outside and elsewhere in the body. Continue reading ‘Ovarian Cancer Stages – Top 4’ »

Even if we live relatively healthy lives, modern lifestyles and diets (often lacking in dietary fiber) put a strain on the body and can cause our colon, intestines and bowel to become sluggish and accumulate toxins. If you suffer from any digestive problems including constipation, irritable bowel, diarrhea, bloating, gas or a suspected parasite problem, a bowel and colon cleanse will help to improve your symptoms. Colon cleansing has also been shown to provide increased energy, improve the condition of skin, reduce the frequency of illness and reduce aches and pains.

Rather than a one-off colon cleanse you may find more benefit from making colon cleansing a natural part of your day-to-day routine to stop the build up of toxins and improve digestive health. A colon cleanse should be completely natural and doesn’t need to involve time off work or expensive supplements to be effective. Concentrate on slow, lasting improvements rather than the short-term ‘fix’ promised by many colon cleansing products. Continue reading ‘How to improve the health of your colon and bowel’ »

Colon or colorectal cancer can affect anyone, even though the people over the age of 50 are in higher risk of getting this disease. Its symptoms can mimic the ones of less dangerous conditions, so it is a good idea to be aware of them and to know when to see a doctor for them.

The unexplained changes in the bowel movement are the first sings of colon cancer. Some sufferers have diarrhea while others have constipation. Having any of these problems for more than 2 or 3 weeks is certainly a red flag.

In many cases, the symptoms are more specific. Not being able to empty the bowel completely rectal cramping and urgency to move the bowels are other disturbing signs. Having long and think stools that have the shape of pencils also signals a problem. Continue reading ‘Colon Cancer Symptoms – When to See a Doctor’ »

We all are benefiting from all the technological advancements that we have right now; lives had been made easier and faster. But with all the benefits, not all aspects of life are resolved by technology.

There still are some diseases which still remain uncured despite the computer and technology age. Whether we admit it or not, some of the diseases that people are experiencing are due to modernization.

One of the deadliest and dreaded diseases is cancer. A lot of researchers believe that the change in people’s lifestyle and environment has what made cancer deadlier. There are several types of cancers and one of the most common is the colon-rectal cancer. This type of cancer hits American males and falls fourth among the fatal ones. While you can find or hear some products which claim to cleanse and prevent colon cancer or colon-rectal cancer, not all of them are supposed to be believed in. Very few work and the majority of them are bogus products. Still, the best way to learn, understand and prevent common and rectal cancer is understanding your own anatomy. Continue reading ‘Tips To Help You Avoid Being The Next Victim Of 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”

Garlic – Garlic is full of a compound called allicin. Chopping, slicing or dicing a fresh clove of garlic causes this compound to undergo an amazing chemical change. All of these chemicals function as antioxidants that prevent many types of cell mutations that can be the beginning of a cancerous cell. Study continues but points to evidence that in addition to cancer, garlic can aid in the prevention of cancers of the prostate, kidneys, ovaries, larynx, esophagus, prostate and colon. The best way to consume garlic, especially if you not a big fan of the strong flavor is to slowly bake or roast with it. Cooking appears to increase its potency and effect and long cooking reduces the strong flavor into a sweet, smoky flavor. There really is no set amount to consume…just eat as much as you can daily. And if the flavor is just not something you can learn to like, there are a number of pure garlic supplements that will allow you to consume garlic without feeling ‘vampire-proof’. Continue reading ‘Can Eating Certain Foods Prevent Cancer’ »