Scientists discover bacteria 'which causes colon cancer' - Telegraph

Scientists discover bacteria 'which causes colon cancer' - Telegraph:

"Scientists have discovered a type of bacteria which they believe could be the cause of many cases of colon cancer."

Aspirin reduces chances of dying from colorectal cancer: Harvard scientists - Telegraph

Aspirin reduces chances of dying from colorectal cancer: Harvard scientists - Telegraph:

"Taking aspirin in a regular basis after being diagnosed with colon cancer has been found to reduce improve the chances of surviving the disease, Harvard researchers have found."

White tea could keep you healthy and looking young

White tea could keep you healthy and looking young:

"Next time you’re making a cuppa, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles."

Chemical found in green tea 'could help to treat leukaemia' - Telegraph

Chemical found in green tea 'could help to treat leukaemia' - Telegraph:

"Scientists found that high doses of a chemical found in the drink could kill cancer cells and reduce symptoms of the disease.

Researchers have been looking at the anti-cancer properties of green tea since the 1970s, when a study showed that countries which consumed large amounts of the herb tended to have lower levels of the disease."

Seaweed Versus Cancer

From an article in the PakTribune about Seaweed and it's nutritional benefits.....

Can Seaweed Battle Cancer?

" However, most of the studies in recent years that have been done regarding the effects of seaweed, are against cancer. Hoping to find the ability to shrink tumors with algae, many researchers have devoted years to observing the patterns and data surrounding this important compound.

A 2005 study conducted at the Georgia Institute of Technology found a small strain of red algae off the coast of Fiji called Callophycus serratus, that looks promising for a new, natural cure for cancer. With ten new natural compounds from the strain to work with, researchers found that some of the compounds were born antibacterial fighters and have held up in the lab against known diseases that resist antibiotics. It was said that the natural germ-killers were made by the seaweed to ward off predators and disease. Another compound was able to kill tumor cells in the lab by being able to turn on the suicide switch in the individual cells, which scientists call a head start to a new possible line of anticancer drugs. Georgia Tech biochemists insist that they are only in the “test tube level” and many more studies will be conducted. "

read the full article here:
http://paktribune.com/news/index.php?id=214448

Study hints at clove role in cancer cure

Gulfnews: Study hints at clove role in cancer cure:

"Al Ain: UAE scientists have found a new mechanism to extract anti-cancer agents from the clove plant, and say the finding could lead to the development of new drugs in the fight against the deadly disease.

The agent found in the clove extract is capable of killing cancer cells in the human body.

The plant extract has also shown many other therapeutic qualities during a study conducted by a five-member team of researchers at the UAE University (UAEU)."

Straight from the teapot, a golden anti-cancer brew | Mail Online

Straight from the teapot, a golden anti-cancer brew | Mail Online:

"Teapots could be used to brew ‘golden’ anti-cancer drugs, scientists believe.

Researchers have used a pot of Darjeeling to turn gold salts into tiny particles of gold, capable of easing their way into cancerous cells.

The golden nanoparticles, each thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair, could be used to zap tumours, the U.S. researchers say.

The method is ‘greener’ than existing ways of making gold nanoparticles, with the only by-product being ‘some slightly dodgy-tasting gold tea’."

Diet, exercise could cut cancer rates by third

Diet, exercise could cut cancer rates by third:

"PARIS (AFP) – A third of common cancers could be prevented if people shifted to a sounder diet, exercised more and controlled their weight, researchers said on Thursday.

The report, by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research, analysed incidence of 12 types of cancer in the United States, Britain, Brazil and China.

Around a third of these cancers could be prevented by better nutrition, physical activity and obesity controls, it estimated.

The figure does not include the benefits of tackling cancer by stopping smoking. Tobacco use alone accounts for about a third of cancers."

Coffee, Chocolate, Wine and Cancer

They say everything is related and I believe that.
Even doctors now are turning to a more holistic approach in medicine.
The reason I mention this is because of a press release I saw from the American Diabetes Association.
In their latest issue they say:

"Coffee, chocolate, wine -- you've probably heard claims that these foods are actually good for you. But are they? The March issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, looks at five controversial foods and examines what science says about the pros and cons of each -- and how to get the best out of all of them. "

Of course antioxidants have been covered here.
But antioxidants help with everything.
So investigating what helps one disease may lead you to something that helps another.
Anyway, the link to the article is here.

Cancer, Vitamin D, Sunlight

Well here is a quandary.
In the last entry I talked about Vitamin D.
And now they are studying the link between sunlight causing or maybe preventing certain cancers and diseases.
Of course radiation causes cancer, but it can also be used to treat cancer.

"Since vitamin D has been shown to play a protective role in a number of internal cancers and possibly a range of other diseases, it is important to study the relative risks to determine whether advice to avoid sun exposure may be causing more harm than good in some populations," Setlow warned.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/feb/08/vitamin-d-sun-health

And here's another article:
Doesn't sunlight cause cancer?
Yes, long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun (UVA and UVB) has been shown to increase the risk of skin cancer. This is why it is recommended that we wear sunscreen and sun-protective clothing during the summer months.

How can sunlight also protect against cancer?
The answer lies in a vitamin that may play a role in controlling the production of cells - vitamin D. Vitamin D is manfactured in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight and it is this vitamin that may have a protective effect against certain cancers by preventing the overproduction of cells.
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/health_news/261103vitd.html

Vitamin D and Cancer

And here's another little cancer preventive that's cheap and easy to do.
It seems more and more simple things are being brought to light.

Researchers have found that low levels may be associated with osteomalacia and osteoporosis, and have been linked to increased risks of developing heart disease, hypertension, some autoimmune diseases (including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis) and several types of cancer. In December, a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism said that vitamin D deficiencies can cause weight gain and stunt growth in girls during puberty -- a peak time of growth.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/art_life/display.htm?storyID=85951

It sounds too good to be true ? a little inexpensive pill that could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=34992

This web site is dedicated to vitamin D and cancer. This is because exciting new research indicates that vitamin D—whether produced in the skin as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation (from sunlight or sun lamps) or obtained from supplementation with cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)—may help cancer patients. However, the research is far from complete.
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/cancerMain.shtml

So what are some sources of Vitamin D?
Sunlight
Fish liver oils
Herring
Catfish
Salmon
Mackerel
Sardines
Tuna
Eel
Eggs
Beef liver
And of course Milk, but a lot of people have problems with milk.
So suppliments might be a good idea.

Baking Soda and Cancer

The thing I've been hearing a lot about the past week is baking soda.
NOT baking powder, baking soda.
Yes ordinary, common baking soda as a cure for cancer.
Evidently there are a couple of techniques used working with this.....

First, Dr. Simoncini's Baking Soda Treatment For Cancer
http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer02/Simoncini.html

However a Baking Soda / Maple Syrup combination has been mentioned as well.
http://www.fourwinds10.com/siterun_data/health/holistic_alternative_medicine/news.php?q=1209404469

But, at least one alternative site is not endorsing the Baking Soda / Maple Syrup treatment because they say it was first reported in The Weekly World News.

Grape-Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab

And here is another green light for Grape-Seed Extract.
More and more info like this comes in every week.
And it's good that researchers are taking it seriously.

Grape-Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab
An extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky. They found that within 24 hours, 76 percent of leukemia cells had died after being exposed to the extract.
The investigators, who report their findings in the January 1, 2009, issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, also teased apart the cell signaling pathway associated with use of grape seed extract that led to cell death, or apoptosis. They found that the extract activates JNK, a protein that regulates the apoptotic pathway.
http://www.happynews.com/news/122009/grape%20seed%20extract%20kills%20leukemia%20cells%20lab.htm

Ayuruvedic Cures

Although this article is about AIDS patients, the same techniques can also be applied to cancer.
And to have an immune system restored through Ayurvedic treatment and to have that documented by the medicine minister of the country is no small feat.

Ayuruvedic cures for AIDS patients
by Melani Manel Perera
The minister for traditional medicine illustrates for parliament the results of Ayurvedic cures. In addition to people infected with HIV, those sick with cancer, asthma, and kidney problems also see benefits from treatments applied according to a millennia-old tradition that is very widespread in the country.
Full story here:
http://www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=13928&size=A

I keep hearing more and more about Ayurvedic since Deepak Chopra.
It may be worth pursuing.

'Shocking' New Study Suggests Breast Cancer Sometimes Cures Itself | MedHeadlines

'Shocking' New Study Suggests Breast Cancer Sometimes Cures Itself | MedHeadlines:

"Medical history is dotted with stories of cancers vanishing without a trace and without any treatment, either. Once considered medical oddities, a new study suggests more cancers go away without treatment than would be expected. The theory, however, is quite difficult to prove conclusively because almost every cancer detected is treated aggressively, leaving no opportunity to explore spontaneous regressions.

Leading the study were Dr. Jan Maehlen, of the Ulleval University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, of the Dartmouth Medical School in Vermont; and Dr. Per-Henrik Zahl, of Norway’s Institute of Public Health. The research team compared mammogram records of women, all between 50 and 64 years old, for the six-year period from 1992 till 1997 and from 1996 till 2001. Norway first started using mammography in 1996."

Nutrition Notes: Antioxidants During Cancer Treatment?

I have mentioned before how people need to do their own research and discover what is right for them. There are many conflicting reports out there for what helps Cancer treatment.
Case in point.....

Nutrition Notes: Antioxidants During Cancer Treatment? | Kansas City infoZine News | USA:
"By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Conflicting news headlines have many cancer patients confused about antioxidant use during treatment. Although some reports claim that supplements like vitamins E and C, beta-carotene and selenium increase the success of radiation and chemotherapy, additional research says otherwise."

The Cure for Cancer?

Diet and Cancer, we keep hearing that.
Even Doctors in the US are coming around to the idea.
But wouldn't it be ironic and poetic in a way, if a 15-year-old kid actually discovered the cure.....

THE CURE FOR CANCER? Documentary Film Defies the American Medical Community's Prescribed Treatments for Cancer and Chronic Disease
An inspirational journey of a boy who sets out to investigate the direct link between diet and disease and in the process discovers the world's simplest cure for cancer: THE BEAUTIFUL TRUTH, written and directed by Steve Kroschel, will premiere at The Quad Cinema in New York City on November 14, 2008 with a platform release to follow.

Film critic Ronnie Scheib of Variety says the film is "courting controversy." The NYCMovieGuru, Avi Offer sees the film as "a vital, provocative and enlightening documentary. You'll be talking about it for weeks!"

Hailing from a small town in Alaska, 15-year-old Garrett lives on a wild animal reserve. After the accidental and tragic death of his mother, Garrett began spiraling downward. His father withdrew him from school to prevent him from flunking out, after which he was home-taught. Garrett's father recognized his son's interest in the dietary habits of their animals and assigned a book written by Dr. Max Gerson, which maintains that there is a direct link between diet and a cure for cancer.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cancer_Cures/Gerson_Therapy/prweb1615664.htm

Asparagus for Cancer?

As more and more regular foods emerge that may stop or even reverse cancer, nothing is surprising me any more.
However this one did take me a little off guard.
I've read about Asparagus being one of the anti cancer foods, but nothing this detailed.....

" Asparagus
Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a friend who had cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of an article, entitled, `Asparagus for cancer' printed in Cancer News Journal, December 1979. I will share it here, just as it was shared with me:

"I am a biochemist, and have specialised in the relation of diet to health for over 50 years. Several years ago, I learned of the discovery of Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. that asparagus might cure cancer. Since then, I have worked with him on his project, and we have accumulated a number of favourable case histories. Here are a few examples.

Case No. 1, man with an almost hopeless case of Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely incapacitated. Within 1 year of starting the asparagus therapy, his doctors were unable to detect any signs of cancer, and he was back on a schedule of strenuous exercise.

Case No. 2, a successful businessman 68 years old who suffered from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of medical treatments, including radiation without improvement, he went on asparagus. Within 3 months, examinations revealed that his bladder tumour had disappeared and that his kidneys were normal.

Case No. 3, a man who had lung cancer. On March 5th 1971 he was put on the operating table where they found lung cancer so widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon sewed him up and declared his case hopeless. On April 5th he heard about the asparagus therapy and immediately started taking it. By August, x-ray pictures revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared. He is back at his regular business routine.

Case No. 4, a woman who was troubled for a number of years with skin cancer. She finally developed different skin cancers which were diagnosed by a skin specialist as advanced. Within 3 months after starting on asparagus, her skin specialist said that her skin looked fine and no more skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus therapy also cured her kidney disease, which started in 1949. She had over 10 operations for kidney stones, and was receiving government disability payments for an inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes the cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the asparagus."

You can read the full article here.

Vitamin D for cancer

Vitamin D for cancer

It sounds too good to be true ? a little inexpensive pill that could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.
But it's not science fiction. The "new aspirin" could be Vitamin D. Just as we discovered that aspirin can guard against heart disease, Vitamin D could become a useful weapon in the fight against MS, osteoporosis, mild depression and one of the most devastating diseases of our time - cancer.
"As time has gone by, Vitamin D has raised its head as a sort of ambrosia for cancers," says Dr. Louise Parker, an epidemiologist and a world expert in the environmental exposures that can lead to cancer. Or, in the case of Vitamin D, the lack of exposure.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=34992

Cancer Fighting Beer?

Now this unusual, and innovative.

Have you ever picked up a cold, frosty beer on a hot summer's day and thought that it simply couldn't get any better?
Well, you may have to think again.
A team of researchers at Rice University in Houston is working to create a beer that could fight cancer and heart disease. Taylor Stevenson, a member of the six-student research team and a junior at Rice, said the team is using genetic engineering to create a beer that includes resveratrol, the disease-fighting chemical that's been found in red wine.
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin in June had called resveratrol, which is a natural component of grapes, pomegranates and red wine, a key reason for the so-called French Paradox, the observation that French people have lower rates of heart disease despite a cuisine known for its cream sauces and decadent cheeses, all loaded with heart-clogging saturated fats.
Full story here:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9117656