Although prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men in the United States, the prostate is rarely discussed.  For many men, it's a source of embarrassment and more often than not prostate issues are not brought up during medical exams. Many people, including men, do not know that the prostate gland is a huge player in many key processes within the male ... Continue Reading
A Promising Laser Therapy for Prostate Cancer
In a new study, laser therapy cured nearly 50% of patients with prostate cancer. This post from Futurism gives a low-down on this promising new treatment. IN BRIEF Vascular targeted photodynamic therapy uses optical fibers, bacteria from the ocean floor, and lasers to treat prostate cancer. In a trial for the treatment, only six percent of those who had cancer in ... Continue Reading
Is Cancer Hereditary? A Surprising Answer
Is cancer genetic? If your grandfather had cancer, does that mean you’re more likely to have it? If your mother's second cousin died of cancer, is your risk higher? How much of a role does heredity play in causing cancer? What's your cancer risk? <---- take this short quiz Many people believe they’ll get cancer at some point in their lives simply because a family ... Continue Reading
How to Avoid Cancer With This ONE Food
This "food" has zero nutritional value, is destructive to your health, and cancer thrives on it! Here's how to prevent cancer. We all love our sweets from dark chocolate to buttercream frosting. The lure of sugar is undeniable. In 1907, the average consumption of sugar per person was about 90 pounds per year.1 In 2009, more than 50 percent of Americans eat ½ pound of sugar ... Continue Reading
Turmeric Studies For Cancer Treatment
(BeWellBuzz) Scientists discover a spice that, for cancer patients, could be worth its weight in gold. Now a multi-billion dollar business, chemotherapy was born in the 1940s, and popularized in the 60s. Its effectiveness has been controversial, as side effects are numerous, harsh and even deadly. A recent surprise discovery has exposed that, in some cases, chemo actually ... Continue Reading