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| Ovarian Cancer– Death by Side Effects of Treatments by Gregory D Pawelski This is an account of the author’s wife’s treatment for recurring ovarian cancer. He concludes that his wife’s cancer treatment varied tremendously depending on which hospital she attended, and notes that the type of treatments given at their local hospital were responsible for his wife’s final tumour recurrences and her depressed quality of life in her last years. Macrobiotics for Breast Cancer – Eating My Way to Health by Faye Baxter Two years ago Faye Baxter was diagnosed with cancer. She was given six weeks before the hospital could operate to remove her tumour. In those six weeks she decided to find a Macrobiotic Consultant and change her diet. The Macrobiotic Diet Reviewed – An Expert’s Perspective by Jon Sandifer Macrobiotic expert, Jon Sandifer, reviews the main elements of the Macrobiotic diet, which includes: a high whole grain intake, fresh local seasonal fruit and vegetables, regular soya, vegetable-based proteins, lots of fish and a moderate alcohol intake. The Life and Cancer Protecting Properties of Sunlight by Richard Hobday In recent years, sunbathing has been discouraged because of the perceived risk to public health, the prevailing view being that the dangers of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays outweigh any benefits. Yet previous generations held sunlight in high regard because of its therapeutic properties. The Role of IP6 in Cancer Prevention By Marcus Webb The article focuses studies by Dr Shamsuddin, Professor of Pathology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and his work with markers for pre-cancerous changes. He has found a way of detecting cancerous changes before tissue changes can be physically seen and has also identified a chemopreventive agent – IP6 (inositol hexaphosphate) Treatment Options for Cancer Patients by Patricia Peat The author, a Cancer Nurse Specialist with 15 years' experience, provides an overview of cancer treatment choices, both orthodox and alternative, so that cancer sufferers are more informed about the options available. Breast Cancer - Detection or Deception? by Sherrill Sellman Sherill Sellman writes a hard-hitting article about the treatment of breast cancer in the USA, exposing the dangers of some cancer detection procedures and treatments and the hidden agendas of the drug corporations and cancer societies pushing these drugs and diagnostic tools. Vitamin C and Cancer - Storm of Controversy by Nicholas Calvino, DC and Stephen Levine, PhD The definitive scientific evidence demonstrating the efficacy and safety of Vitamin C for cancer treatment. Feeding the Skin - Walking a Friend Through Breast Cancer by Jillian Alexander-Gregory This article tells the incredibly inspiring story of a woman, her life literally ebbing away following treatment for breast cancer, who 'miraculously' recovers after being given an elixir of oils, herbs and essences lovingly prepared by her friend. Holistic Integrated Cancer Support Therapy by Nicola J Bradbury The Centre at Woodside grew from the idea of providing a patient-centred holistic health-care programme in a peaceful safe setting, conducive to healing and the relief of stress that so overshadows our present way of life. The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Prevention and Treatment by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D. This article seeks to open the eyes of those physicians who unfairly criminalize nutrition as an effective cancer treatment methodology and presents detailed worldwide research findings, showing evidence from epidemiological and clinical trials, nutritional evidence at the cell and molecular levels and clinical research studies with both animals and humans. Breast Cancer Naturopathic Approaches by Angela Burr-Madsen ND In the world of complementary health care and specifically naturopathy, we are trained to look at the whole being and not merely an area of the body that may be the outer expression of diseased tissue. Cancer-Preventing Properties of Essential Oil Monoterpenes D-Limonene and Perillyl Alcohol by Mark Brudnak, Ph.D. When people first hear the word monoterpene (MT), typically the ‘terpene’ portion conjures up images of some sort of cleaning fluid such as turpentine. Associated with this image is the idea that they are poisons.... nothing could be further from the truth for these wonderful, naturally occurring, and health-promoting substances. Listening to Your Body One woman's experience with breast cancer by Dr Susi Strang Sue is a remarkable woman. She smiles knowingly, talking from her inner being, feeling the well of emotion inside, her gratitude for life. The first recall she has of leaving hospital after her mastectomy four years ago is “feeling the first breath of fresh air .... it reaches right down .... it's sheer joy ....” |
See also Links A-D Cancer for a more complete list American Cancer Society Overly fancy site that is slow and hard to navigate. American Institute for Cancer Research Fairly limited information. A special section for newly diagnosed patients and a section of recommendations on diet and nutrition. Association of Cancer Online Resources Extensive searchable archives of 69 different electronic Cancer information and support groups. Boston University Medical Centre Community Outreach Health Information System Excellent general information about Cancer. Includes specific information about various kinds of Cancer, Warning Signs, Current Research and Alternative Therapies. Bristol Cancer Help Centre The Bristol Cancer Help Centre aims to be a centre of excellence offering healing and positive healthcare to people affected by cancer, and to their supporters. Cancer Decisions Offers expert guidance to patients and their families on the best alternative, complementary and conventional options for specific cancers. Cancer News on the Net Excellent pages of links. They are sensibly divided up and quick and easy to get around. Cancerlinks Search Website Comprehensive links to Cancer Resources. Well organised so that you can find what you want easily and quickly. Cancer Help: Comprehensive Cancer Resources An enormous number of Links, Online Support Groups, Mailing Lists, Newsgroups and other resources. Cancer Research Foundation of America Some information and links with a stress on screening and screening programs. Cancer Web An excellent searchable database of articles and abstracts on all types of cancer. Imperial Cancer Research Fund The ICRF is a registered charity and one of the major cancer research funding organisations in the UK. National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organisations Research Information, Articles, Fact Sheets and details of Clinical Trials and Support Groups. The Gerson Institute and Cancer Curing Society Information about the Gerson Therapy. Resources and FAQs. There are a large number of anecdotal case studies. The Mayo Clinic Health Oasis Cancer Center News and detailed information. Comprehensive library of reference articles. Ask the Mayo Physicians questions page, Cancer glossary and limited links. The Moss Reports are a unique collection of in-depth writings on nearly every cancer diagnosis. Their goal is to give clients the added advantages that knowledge brings.
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Breast
Cancer: Current Trends and Future Hopes
by Dr Derek Pheby Breast cancer is the third most common cancer in the world, creating
a burden of disease comparable with that of colorectal cancer.
Breast Cancer Special Feature by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D. Breast Cancer: The Epidemic that Won't Go Away Epilogue: Much Needed Research Strategies for Breast Cancer by Dr Fleur Fisher and Sandra Goodman, Ph.D. Breast cancer remains the most feared diagnosis for women in the developed world yet, despite intense therapeutic effort, the results of treatment cannot be described as an overall success story. Fighting Breast Cancer with Nutrition by Dr R E Lister ... The role of free radicals in inducing damage at the cellular and sub-cellular level has been recognised by biochemists for decades but it is only recently that the medical establishment have become interested in the subject. Holistic Treatment of Breast Cancer: My Personal Story by Sue Pembery Four years ago I found a breast lump. As I put my finger on it I felt both fear and panic my heart raced and I felt sick but also, more deeply I felt calm, even excited. I somehow knew this was a cancer and while it brought the threat of disease, disfigurement and death it also brought a sense of living more fully and richly, a sense of a new life. In Loving Memory of Julie by her husband 13 May 1960 to 26 April 1998 Metastatic Breast Cancer The Truth About Breast Cancer Extract from Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly Cancer occurs when a cell goes haywire and starts multiplying uncontrollably. Modern cancer theory says a cancer is initiated when damage occurs to the cell's genetic material, its DNA.1 Two Dietary Regimes for Cancer - Macrobiotics and Gerson by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D. . . .one of the major questions needed to be addressed by public health professionals is whether to wait for definitive proof or to advise people to take protective dietary action now, based on the strong trends emerging from clinical research, despite their imperfection or lack of finality. Nutrition and Cancer: State of the Art by Sandra Goodman, Ph.D. Preface by Richard A Passwater, Ph.D. . . . The facts in this book, gleaned from many thousands of scientific and medical articles, may become the database used to prevent the political blunder that could otherwise take away free access to the effective nutrients that the public needs for optimal health. The Cancer Resource Centre Wandsworth The Cancer Resource Centre in Wandsworth has been offering support and information to people with cancer and their carers and families for fifteen years. A Psychologist's Diary of Breast Cancer by Anne-Marie Schuller Shock, trauma, disbelief such inadequate words for expressing the force of the tidal wave that hits you when you're told you have got cancer. Benign Tumours: My Journey by Barbara Payne ...My once size ten, shapely body achieved through exercise and weight training, had ballooned into a size twenty two and for some obscure reason my feet and hands were getting bigger and it hurt. I did not want to go to work. Cancer: A Call for Change by Maureen Usher Ive been on an extraordinary journey. Its not been an easy one and as I travelled I became aware that many others have travelled down the same road....The journey starts the day you are diagnosed with cancer. |
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