| - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - General Cancer Information Cancer is the uncontrolled reproduction of cells in the body. The exact reason why the cells do this is unknown, and it is not understood why the cells are not receptive to the normal signal to stop reproducing. Cancer cells may form a hard lump or tumor and may spread into many areas of the body. Cancer strikes one in three Americans and is usually treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. There are four main categories of cancer: Carcinoma - of the skin, mucus membranes, glands and other organs. Leukemia - of the blood. Sarcoma - of the muscles connective tissues and bones. Lymphoma - of the lymphatic system. All cancer cells have two things in common: they grow uncontrollably and they have the ability to metastasize (spread to other areas of the body). Cancerous cells can spread through the bloodstream, lymphatic system or other pathways. See individual sections on specific cancers for more information. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Causes of Cancer The cause of cell damage that results in cancer is unknown, but a number of lifestyle, genetic and environmental factors that increase the risk of cancer include smoking, poor diet, obesity, genetics, free radicals, over exposure to the sun, stress, some viruses, lack of exercise, family history, alcohol use, reproductive factors and environmental pollution. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Symptoms of Cancer The seven classic warning signs of cancer can be remembered by using the acronym CAUTION: Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that fails to heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious change in a wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness Symptoms and their severity vary with the type, location and advanced nature of the cancer. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Eat a diet of grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits and lean meats. Drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Get regular exercise and plenty of rest. Do not smoke and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Examine the breasts monthly and see a doctor immediately if a lump is detected. Use only glass or stainless steel cookware. Avoid chemicals like hair sprays, cleaning compounds, waxes, fresh paints and garden pesticides. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - In accordance with FDA regulation, we do not make any therapeutic claims for any Dietary Supplements in accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Beneficial Dietary Supplements Coenzyme Q10 improves cellular oxygenation. Colostrum promotes accelerated healing and boosts the immune system. DMG enhances oxygen utilization. Garlic enhances immune function. Inositol Hexaphosphate has powerful anticancer properties. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant. MSM is a powerful cancer prevention agent. Proteolytic Enzymes are powerful free radical scavengers. Selenium protects against cancer. Shark Cartilage can reverse the growth of some types of tumors. Cayenne, Ginger, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme have anti-cancer properties. Cats Claw enhances immune function. Green Tea has anti-cancer properties. REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Beneficial Dietary Supplements and Products Below. |