A simple drug regimen to diminish stress and inflammation reduced the risk of developing metastases after surgery to remove cancerous tumors, according to a recent study. The study found that 5 years after surgery, nine of the 18 patients who received a placebo (50 percent) developed metastatic cancer, compared with only two of the 16…
Simple Drug Regimen Reduces Recurrence of Metastatic Cancer: Study
Colon Cancer: New Study Shows Dietary Changes Can Shrink Tumors
Quentin Oliver Lee, age 34, died of colon cancer on December 1, 2022. A Broadway actor and singer, Lee announced that he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer just six months ago. Lee’s devastating and untimely death comes on the heels of bad news: Rates of colorectal cancers, especially among young people, have been…
How Rhubarb Might Ward Off Colon Disease
Emodin, a compound found in Chinese rhubarb (Rheum palmatum), may help prevent colorectal disease due to impressive therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties. STORY AT-A-GLANCE As a revered medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese rhubarb, also known as rhei or dahuang, has long been prized for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic properties One…
Antibiotics Increase Risk of Colon Cancer, New Study Warns
There are multiple risk factors for developing colon cancer. So what causes it? Over half of colorectal cancer cases are related to lifestyle factors, such as age, smoking, diet, and alcohol use. Now, a recent study suggests a strong link between antibiotic use and colon cancer. Why is this the case, and what does it mean for…
Gut Bacteria Could Hold the Key To Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
July 6, 2022
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Australian researchers have isolated five strains of beneficial gut bacteria that may lead to the development of new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and reduce the risk of certain types of bowel cancer. IBD is thought to be caused by an abnormal composition of gut bacteria which creates an immune response in genetically susceptible…
Beans: The Ideal Carbohydrate
July 6, 2022
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Beans Are Nutritionally Unique Beans and other legumes (such as lentils and split peas) are the ideal starchy food. When many people think of high-fiber, starch-containing foods, they think of whole grains, which are healthful foods, but beans are nutritionally superior. Beans and other legumes have uniquely high levels of fiber and resistant starch, carbohydrates…
Food Is Colon Cancer’s Formidable Foe
When chemo fails, the immense healing power of bioactive compounds in food may be the only hope left. Colon cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent and lethal forms of cancer and is believed to be driven primarily by the Western pattern diet. It has been estimated that more than 1 million people around the world…
20 Foods to Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Up to 90% of colon cancer cases can be linked to diet. Let food be your medicine The National Cancer Institute says colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Rather than wait for drug companies to find more toxic treatments that don’t work, it’s best to take your…
Ivermectin for Colorectal Antitumor Properties
Scientists have found another potential use for the medication behind the 2015 Nobel Prize. Consider these strategies to help prevent the formation of colorectal tumors. Your colon, which is also known as the large intestine, plays an incredibly important role in your health. As part of the digestive tract, bacteria in the colon are responsible…
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