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Colorectal cancer -- cancer of the colon and rectum -- is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men and women. Colorectal cancer develops in the digestive system, which processes foodd....
Integrative Medicine is growing in popularity among cancer patients, fueling research on alternative treatments and their integration with conventional care for cancer.
Prostate cancer is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that originates in the prostate gland and can eventually spread to other organs, bones, and tissues. The prostate is a cluster of small glands locatedn....
Skin cancer is generally a result of too much exposure to the sun. While skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, many types are both preventable and treatable. Skin cancer is classified into fs:...
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death, responsible for an estimated 160,000 deaths in the United States annually. There are two major types: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell ly....
Cancer is not just one disease, but a large group of almost 100 diseases. It is a genetic disease, with two main characteristics of uncontrolled growth of the cells in the human body and the ability s....
Bone cancers are rare forms of cancer that can affect any bone in the body. Two types of bone cancer are multiple myeloma and bone sarcomas. Bone cancers can also happen when tumors that start in oths....
More than 17,000 people in the United States are diagnosed each year with a brain tumor. Some tumors are benign (noncancerous), and they can usually be removed and are not likely to recur. Others aree....
Many natural healers consider cancer the result of a long-standing ecological imbalance of the body involving a number of systems. One common theory proposes that a change of cellular genetic structure or function from free-radical damage can lead to uncontrollable cellular growth. Because of this and other factors, it may be that potentially malignant cancer cells are constantly being created in our body. Our immune system's job is to eliminate these cells before they become established. Wh
Breast cancer is when a cancerous tumor occurs inside the breast. Each year more than 185,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. The incidence of this disease is rising in developed countries. A)....
Naturopathic medicine is an effective way in which many types of cancer can be prevented and even treated.
When cancer strikes, it’s usually an emotional and difficult time for a pet owner. The uncertainty of how much time you have left with your pet, and the quality of life for your pet within that time, is of utmost concern.
Colonic Hydrotherapy, also known as Colonic Irrigation, is a natural way to aid health and feel clean and balanced. Colonic Hydrotherapy is especially useful as a complementary therapy in the treatment of cancer patients.
Qi gong is a form of slow-moving meditation that activates the internal healing processes of the body that can help to prevent and reduce the growth of cancer.
Colorectal cancer is a malignancy of the colon (bowel) and/or rectum. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States, and is diagnosed in more than 130,000 new patieny....
Ovarian cancer is a disease in which the cells in the ovaries become abnormal, start to grow uncontrollably, and form tumors. Ninety percent of all ovarian cancersdevelop in the cells that line the ss....
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth and uncontrolled division of cells in the breast. Cancer cells invade and destroy surrounding normal tissue, and can spread throughout the body via blood or lymphy....
Poor diet and obesity, genetics and family history, exposure to carcinogens and environmental pollutants, lack of exercise, over consumption of alcohol, and exposure to potent viruses compromise our immune and detoxification systems giving rise to a favorable atmosphere for cancer growth. Since poor diet and obesity are major contributors, it stands to reason that following a cancer prevention and recovery diet would deter and assist in healing from cancer.
Bladder cancer is a disease in which the cells lining the urinary bladder lose the ability to regulate theirgrowth and start dividing uncontrollably. This abnormal growth results in a mass of cells tr....
Lung cancer is a disease in which the cells of the lung tissues grow uncontrollably and form tumors. It is the leading cause of death from cancer among both men and women in the United States. The Ams....