| No word in the English language invokes such fear | | | | physically active, and maintaining recommended body |
| and dread as the word Cancer. When the control | | | | weight may all contribute to reductions in risk of |
| system that governs a cell's reproduction is damaged | | | | certain cancers. Most cancers are thought to be |
| Cancer may be the result. It is the job of the | | | | linked to known lifestyle factors. |
| immune system to detect and then kill them. | | | | We can greatly improve the effectiveness of our |
| A mutation of the cell is the first step in the | | | | immune system to detect and then destroy these |
| development of a tumor cell and is usually a small | | | | cancerous cells by taking the right nutrients. The |
| change in the DNA, which leads to a genetic instability | | | | correct nutrients can both reduce our chances of |
| of the cell. During Mitosis (cell division) the cell | | | | getting cancer and improve our chances of recovery |
| mutation is passed on to the daughter cells. Cancer | | | | if we have already contracted it. |
| cells continue to multiply in an unregulated manner. A | | | | Vitamin A - Vitamin C - Vitamin E |
| single cancer cell is invisible to the naked eye but can | | | | Selenium - Soy Isoflavones - Calcium |
| continue to divide until a tumor is formed. Cancer is, | | | | Flaxseed Oil - Green Tea Extract - M.S.M |
| ultimately, a disease of genes. | | | | Vitamin A is an important immune system stimulant. |
| Tumors develop when uncontrolled cell division occurs | | | | DR. Nauss reported a reduced T-cell immune |
| and then spreads by direct growth into adjacent | | | | response in patients with a Vitamin A deficiency. |
| tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant | | | | Vitamin A deficiency may increase the risk of cancers |
| sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are | | | | of the lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach, |
| transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic | | | | colon, rectum and prostate. Vitamin A is stored in the |
| system). | | | | liver and fat cells of the human body and can reach |
| Among the distinguishing traits of tumors is a large | | | | toxic levels. DO NOT take more than the |
| number of dividing cells, variation in nuclear size and | | | | recommended dosage of Vitamin A. |
| shape, variation in cell size and shape, loss of | | | | Vitamin C reduces the risk of cervical dysphasia, a |
| specialized cell features, loss of normal tissue | | | | precancerous condition. It is essential for defending |
| organization, and a poorly defined tumor boundary. | | | | the body against pollution and infection and enhances |
| Although advanced cancer may cause pain, it is often | | | | the immune system. |
| not the first symptom. A cancer may be suspected | | | | Vitamin E may have a role in reducing the risk of lung |
| for a variety of reasons, but the definitive diagnosis | | | | cancer, according to researchers at the Johns |
| of most malignancies must be confirmed by | | | | Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. It |
| histological examination of the cancerous cells by a | | | | supplies oxygen to the heart and other muscles of |
| pathologist. | | | | the body and aids in the functioning of the immune |
| Because "cancer" refers to a class of diseases, it is | | | | system. |
| unlikely that there will ever be a single "cure for | | | | Areas with low Selenium in the soil and water have |
| cancer" any more than there will be a single | | | | more deaths from cancers of the esophagus, |
| treatment for all infectious diseases. | | | | stomach and rectum. |
| Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the | | | | Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and inhibitor of |
| body or invade other tissues, and they are rarely a | | | | cancer initiation and development. |
| threat to life unless they affect some other vital | | | | Studies also suggest that Soy Isoflavones can help |
| structures of the human body. | | | | protect against cancer as well as heart disease. |
| Cancer can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, | | | | In 1985 Dr. Shekelle and his co- workers reported a |
| radiation therapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal | | | | strong link between ample calcium intake and low risk |
| antibody therapy or other methods. Although | | | | of developing colon cancer. |
| radiation damages both cancer cells and normal cells, | | | | Green tea extract contains natural antioxidant |
| most normal cells can recover from the effects of | | | | compounds know as polyphenols useful in fighting |
| radiation and function properly. Studies have shown | | | | tumors as well as helping prevent and treat |
| that high body temperatures can affect and often kill | | | | rheumatoid arthritis. |
| cancer cells. Perhaps taking aspirin to reduces the | | | | M.S.M is a natural supplement that is getting a lot of |
| body temperatures at the first sign if an illness is not | | | | attention due to its role in tissue healing at the cellular |
| the wises course of action. More studies in this area | | | | level. It is a natural organic sulfur that comes from |
| are needed. | | | | rain fall and is found naturally in the human body. |
| Based on epidemiological evidence, it is now thought | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| that avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, being | | | | information. |