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Minnesota Twins former star Harmon Killebrew announced Friday morning that he was preparing for the final days of his life and no longer planned to fight his Esophageal Cancer and it has settled set for the ultimate times of his existence, saddening buddies and fans from the 74-year-old Hall of Fame slugger.
Inside a statement launched collectively through the Minnesota Twins and also the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Killebrew stated “it is by using profound sadness” he will no more receive strategy to the “awful disease.”
He stated Esophageal Cancer continues to be considered incurable by his doctors and choose hospice care for his last days.
Esophageal Cancer affects some 14,000 Americans each year. It is generally a deadly disease because its symptoms are so vague. Surgery for this Cancer can be very debilitating and have a prolonged recovery.
There are two types of Esophageal Cancer, depending on the type of cells that are malignant. The first type is found in the lining of the esophagus which is made up of flat, thin cells called squamous cells. Squamous cell carcinoma arise in these squamous cells and usually occurs in the upper and middle part of the esophagus. Continue reading ‘Killebrew would stop fighting Esophageal Cancer and looks to hospice care’ »

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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’ »