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Higher Serum Vitamin D3 – Colorectal Cancer
Comment 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 readingColorectal Cancer-Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Bevacizumab (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 readingMagnesium – Colorectal Cancer Prevention
“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 Non-Conventional Therapies-
Colorectal 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 readingColorectal Cancer- Eat Plenty of Fiber-Reduce Your Risk of Reccurrence
Eating 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 readingMagnesium Reduces Colorectal Cancer Risk Occurrence, Relapse?
Several 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 readingCurcumin Integrative, Non-Toxic Colorectal Cancer Therapy
Combining 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 readingColorectal Polyps-Antioxidants Reduce Risk of Relapse
cancer was present in about 1% of adenomas (colorectal polyps) smaller than 1 cm, 10% of 1–2 cm adenomas, and nearly 50% of adenomas larger than 2 cm If you have been diagnosed with colorectal polyps
Continue readingCalcium Reduces Colorectal Cancer Relapse
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 readingGrape Seed Extract-Reduce Mucositis & Enhance Colon Cancer Chemo
Grape seed extract may represent a new therapeutic option to decrease the symptoms of intestinal mucositis (MU) while concurrently impacting on the viability of colon cancer cells A diagnosis of colorectal
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