Researchers in Japan report that drinking more green tea lowers the risk of hematologic malignancies — cancers that affect blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. Continue reading Green tea and the risk of cancer in Japan
Category Archives: Cancer
Eating meat and the risk of breast cancer
 Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, New York report there’s no relationship between meat preparation methods and the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Continue reading Eating meat and the risk of breast cancer
Consumer Alert: Tanning beds
According to this article on Breitbart.com, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has elevated sunbeds for tanning to its highest cancer risk category. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Tanning beds
Does vitamin E protect from cancer?
Except possibly for prostate cancer, the answer is no, according to researchers from the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Continue reading Does vitamin E protect from cancer?
Multivitamins and the risk of death
 There’s little effect, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in Seattle, Washington.
Should we be surprised? Continue reading Multivitamins and the risk of death
The Cure Within
Here’s a vignette from Anne Harrington’s book, The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine, that sums the attraction of CAM for many people with cancer.
I’ve taken it from a review by Jerome Groopman in The New York Times. Continue reading The Cure Within
In praise of mothers who forced their children to take cod liver oil
In a Medscape editorial, Dr. George Griffing from Saint Louis University in Missouri outlines the benefits. Continue reading In praise of mothers who forced their children to take cod liver oil
Updated breastfeeding recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention, has updated its recommendations from 2003. Continue reading Updated breastfeeding recommendations
Does green tea prevent cancer?
 Based on studies of more than a million people, Prof. Ernst and colleagues concluded, “Drinking green tea remains unproven in cancer prevention.” Continue reading Does green tea prevent cancer?
Summarizing the benefits of the Mediterranean diet
 There’s now a consensus on the value of the Mediterranean diet to prevent coronary heart disease and cancer. Continue reading Summarizing the benefits of the Mediterranean diet
Summarizing recent vitamin D research
 New recommendations for daily intake of vitamin D are due to be released in 2010
For now, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer from Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, Georgia presents an audio review of the status of vitamin D research and expectation. Continue reading Summarizing recent vitamin D research
Selenium, genetics, and aggressive prostate cancer
Genetics appear to influence the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in men taking selenium supplements, according to collaborators at cancer centers across the US. Continue reading Selenium, genetics, and aggressive prostate cancer
Effect of the Mediterranean diet on longevity
Here are the results from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) Diet and Health Study. Continue reading Effect of the Mediterranean diet on longevity
Vitamin D is not associated with decreased melanoma risk
At the Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting, researchers from Kaiser Permanente, in Oakland, California reported some confusing findings.
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Although it accounts for only 4% of skin cancer cases, it causes most skin cancer-related deaths. The good news is that it’s curable if caught early. Continue reading Vitamin D is not associated with decreased melanoma risk
Vitamin D and the risk of basal cell skin cancer
 Reporting at the Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting, researchers from Stanford University Medical Center, in California found an association between a lower risk of basal cell carcinoma over 5 years and higher blood levels of vitamin D.
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. Statistically, approximately 3 out of 10 Caucasians develop a basal cell cancer during their life. Continue reading Vitamin D and the risk of basal cell skin cancer
Marijuana and the risk of testicular cancer
 The incidence of testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) has increased during the past 4 to 6 decades. So has the use of marijuana.
Might there be a connection? Continue reading Marijuana and the risk of testicular cancer
Is homeopathy compatible with cancer therapy?
This Cochrane review evaluated homeopathic medicines used to prevent or treat side effects of cancer treatments. Continue reading Is homeopathy compatible with cancer therapy?
CAM: A Sloan-Kettering perspective
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City has an active integrative medicine department. Entries on this blog related to studies and perspective by its faculty can be found here.
Now, researchers from Sloan-Kettering have categorized the beneficial and the potentially hazardous CAM options used by patients with cancer. Continue reading CAM: A Sloan-Kettering perspective
Is it risky to take vitamin A every day?
Long-term use of supplements might increase the risk of lung cancer, especially if you’re a smoker, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Here are the results from the VITamins And Lifestyle (VITAL) Study. Continue reading Is it risky to take vitamin A every day?
March was colorectal cancer month
Here’s a summary of what has been covered on this site about CAM and colorectal cancer. Continue reading March was colorectal cancer month