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There was a significant decrease in new adenomas detected at follow-up among patients who received calcium supplementation compared with placebo… While the research is not completely consistent,
Continue readingBACKGROUND: In an earlier study, a 25-hydroxyvitamin D(3) (25(OH)D) score calculated from known predictors of vitamin D status significantly predicted plasma levels of 25(OH)D and the risk of colorectal
Continue reading“…the more advanced are colorectal cancer cells, the more GSE inhibits their growth and survival. On the other end of the disease spectrum, GSE leaves healthy cells alone entirely…” Effective
Continue readingComment by Mary: This is another interesting article dealing with vitamin D levels and cancer, in this case colorectal cancer and the levels of 250HD at the time of surgery. I was interested
Continue readingBevacizumab (avastin) was approved by the FDA in February 2004 for use in metastatic colorectal cancer when used with standard chemotherapy treatment (as first-line treatment)… The article linked
Continue reading“In regard to cancer, magnesium (mag) intake has been associated with the incidence of some cancers and has been studied as a protective agent against chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity…” According
Continue readingColorectal cancer has been shown to respond to many antioxidant supplements before, during and after diagnosis. Depending on your age, stage at diagnosis and your prognosis and therapy plan nutrition,
Continue readingEating a diet high in fiber can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. For every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily – slightly less than a cup of beans – the risk of colorectal cancer is reduced by 10
Continue readingSeveral studies have demonstrated an association between high magnesium intake and reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). It’s not rocket science. It’s not mega-dosing. The article linked
Continue readingCombining curcumin with conventional chemotherapeutic agents such as 5-FU could provide more effective treatment strategies against chemoresistant colon cancer cells. Curcumin gives a one-two punch to
Continue readingEssential oil as cancer therapy? Are you kidding??? I don’t blame you for thinking this. However, consider this: You are in a bad way. Depending on your stage pancreatic or colorectal cancer can
Continue reading“These results suggest that alteration of the gut microbiome with probiotics may become a new preventative or therapeutic strategy for patients at risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-associated
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