According to the report, 35% of US adults are overweight and another 30% are considered obese. Nearly 16% of
between the ages of 6 to 19 are too obese. Obese kids are more likely to become obese adults with a higher risk
of developing cancer and other serious diseases. Eating habit and lifestyle changes are important for cancer
preventionr. [1]
EXAMPLES OF CANCER PREVENTION DIETS
In the last few years, cancer researchers found the incidence of certain cancers in some areas is lower than in
other areas of the world. One typical example is Mediterranean area. As nutrition and dietary factors comprise
one of the three major factors for cancers..Inspecting their dietary profile, researchers found that Mediterranean
diet is rich in antioxidants. This may exert preventive measures. [2]
Researchers also observed that those living in the mountaineous area of Finland ile. Mountain Lapland have
lower occurence and mortaility from coronary heart disease and cancer than other parts in the country. They
found high serum antioxidants, alpha tocopherol, albumin and selenium levels in men living in the mountaineous
area while low serum alpha tocopherol and albumin levels in men living in other parts of the country especially
rural communities. [3 ]
CANCER PREVENTION DIETS SUGGUSTED BY EXPERTS
Leaders in cancer research, such as Donaldson MS, Dorai T and Aggarwal BB considered that regular consumption
of certain fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of acquiring specific cancers. Phytochemicals derived from such
fruits and vegetables, as chemopreventive agents . [4, 5] Donaldson MS., further considered that 30-40 percent
of all cancers can actually be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone in his review article [4]
THESE FOODS ARE YOUR CHOICES FOR CANCER PREVENTIONS
FISH A study of The Polyp Prevention Study Group suggested that high intake of fish is associated with lower risk
of adenoma recurrence. [6] Mothers eat fish or other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and
nursing, the risk of breast cancer in their daughters can be reduced by about 40%, a study of mice found. [7]
SOY Researcher at Georgia Tech found soy glucosylceramide (soy GlcCer) reduced the formation and growth of
tumor cells in the gastrointestinal tracts of mice. [8] Soy may protect against endometrial cancer by comparing the
soy intake of 832 women with endometrial cancer with that of 846 unaffected women. [9]
MILK Calcium and milk consumption reduces colorectal cancer risk from a study gathering dietary information from
534,536 individuals. However, high intake of calcium may increase the risk of fatal prostate cancer. [10]
TEA Some tea leaves also contain compounds called Tea Polyphenols. Tea polyphenols are natural plant
antioxidants, which prevent damage caused by free radicals to DNA and other molecules. [11]
REFERENCES
[1] ACS Report: Cancer prevention and early detection facts and figures 2005, CPED2005v5PWSSecured, [2] Visioli F et al, The
role of antioxidants in the Mediterranean diets: focus on cancer. Eur J Cancer Prev. 2004 Aug; 13(4):337-43. [3] Luoma P.
Antioxidants, infections ande environmental factors in health and disease in Northern Finland. Int. J Circumpolar Health. 1998
Jul;57(2-3):109-13. [4] Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anticancer diet. Nutr J. 2004 Oct 20;3(1):19. [5]
Cancer Lett. 2004 Nov 25;215(2):129-40.[6] European Journal of Cancer Prevention 13(2): 159-164, June 2004 [7] Mom's Diet
May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters, Health Day, April 20, 2005. [8] A Report from HealthDay, May 20, 2004 [9]
Reuters Health, May 28, 2004. [10] Megan Rauscher, Reuters, July 6, 2004.[11] Scientists identify green tea's cancer-fighter.
Reuters, March 15, 2005 [12] Nutrition Research Newsletter, March 1998, Technical Insights, John Wiley & Sons [13] Sun,
Vitamin D Help Lung Cancer Survival - Study, Reuters, Mary 18, 2005. [14] Consume your vitamin E to prevent some cancers, by
Aimee M. Male, Oakland Tribune, July 7, 2004. [14] Consume your vitamin E to prevent some cancers, by Aimee M. Male,
Oakland Tribune, July 7, 2004. [15] Traditional Medicine Derivatives Kill Cancer Cells, Reuters Health, April 18, 2005 [16]
Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer, WebMD, April 20, 2005.
between the ages of 6 to 19 are too obese. Obese kids are more likely to become obese adults with a higher risk
of developing cancer and other serious diseases. Eating habit and lifestyle changes are important for cancer
preventionr. [1]
EXAMPLES OF CANCER PREVENTION DIETS
In the last few years, cancer researchers found the incidence of certain cancers in some areas is lower than in
other areas of the world. One typical example is Mediterranean area. As nutrition and dietary factors comprise
one of the three major factors for cancers..Inspecting their dietary profile, researchers found that Mediterranean
diet is rich in antioxidants. This may exert preventive measures. [2]
Researchers also observed that those living in the mountaineous area of Finland ile. Mountain Lapland have
lower occurence and mortaility from coronary heart disease and cancer than other parts in the country. They
found high serum antioxidants, alpha tocopherol, albumin and selenium levels in men living in the mountaineous
area while low serum alpha tocopherol and albumin levels in men living in other parts of the country especially
rural communities. [3 ]
CANCER PREVENTION DIETS SUGGUSTED BY EXPERTS
Leaders in cancer research, such as Donaldson MS, Dorai T and Aggarwal BB considered that regular consumption
of certain fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of acquiring specific cancers. Phytochemicals derived from such
fruits and vegetables, as chemopreventive agents . [4, 5] Donaldson MS., further considered that 30-40 percent
of all cancers can actually be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone in his review article [4]
THESE FOODS ARE YOUR CHOICES FOR CANCER PREVENTIONS
FISH A study of The Polyp Prevention Study Group suggested that high intake of fish is associated with lower risk
of adenoma recurrence. [6] Mothers eat fish or other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and
nursing, the risk of breast cancer in their daughters can be reduced by about 40%, a study of mice found. [7]
SOY Researcher at Georgia Tech found soy glucosylceramide (soy GlcCer) reduced the formation and growth of
tumor cells in the gastrointestinal tracts of mice. [8] Soy may protect against endometrial cancer by comparing the
soy intake of 832 women with endometrial cancer with that of 846 unaffected women. [9]
MILK Calcium and milk consumption reduces colorectal cancer risk from a study gathering dietary information from
534,536 individuals. However, high intake of calcium may increase the risk of fatal prostate cancer. [10]
TEA Some tea leaves also contain compounds called Tea Polyphenols. Tea polyphenols are natural plant
antioxidants, which prevent damage caused by free radicals to DNA and other molecules. [11]
REFERENCES
[1] ACS Report: Cancer prevention and early detection facts and figures 2005, CPED2005v5PWSSecured, [2] Visioli F et al, The
role of antioxidants in the Mediterranean diets: focus on cancer. Eur J Cancer Prev. 2004 Aug; 13(4):337-43. [3] Luoma P.
Antioxidants, infections ande environmental factors in health and disease in Northern Finland. Int. J Circumpolar Health. 1998
Jul;57(2-3):109-13. [4] Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anticancer diet. Nutr J. 2004 Oct 20;3(1):19. [5]
Cancer Lett. 2004 Nov 25;215(2):129-40.[6] European Journal of Cancer Prevention 13(2): 159-164, June 2004 [7] Mom's Diet
May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters, Health Day, April 20, 2005. [8] A Report from HealthDay, May 20, 2004 [9]
Reuters Health, May 28, 2004. [10] Megan Rauscher, Reuters, July 6, 2004.[11] Scientists identify green tea's cancer-fighter.
Reuters, March 15, 2005 [12] Nutrition Research Newsletter, March 1998, Technical Insights, John Wiley & Sons [13] Sun,
Vitamin D Help Lung Cancer Survival - Study, Reuters, Mary 18, 2005. [14] Consume your vitamin E to prevent some cancers, by
Aimee M. Male, Oakland Tribune, July 7, 2004. [14] Consume your vitamin E to prevent some cancers, by Aimee M. Male,
Oakland Tribune, July 7, 2004. [15] Traditional Medicine Derivatives Kill Cancer Cells, Reuters Health, April 18, 2005 [16]
Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer, WebMD, April 20, 2005.
Cancer prevention diets
November 2, 2011
November 2, 2011
| An American Cancer Society (ACS) report points out that at least 50 per cent of all cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented if Americans make lifestyle adjustments and undergo regular screening for the deadly disease. Poor nutrition, physical inactivity, overweight, obesity and other lifestyle factors are the key causes for cancers. [1] |
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Herbal / Dietary Supplements / Foods that may lower the risk of certain types of cancer: Avocados
Banana, Bitter Melon, Brown Seaweed, Capsicum, Cauliflower, Celery, Chlorophyll, Cordyceps, Curcumin,
Dandelion, Ellagic acid, Oldenlandia, Falcarinol, Fenugreek, Feverfew, Fish Oil, Forskolin, Galangal, Garlic, Gotu
Kola, Green Tea, Grape Seed Extract, Honokiol, Orange, Isothiocyanates, Linseed Oil, Limes, Lycopene, Maitake,
Milk Thistle, Onion, Peony, Phellinus, Quercetin, Pterostibene, Pycnogenol, Reishi, Rhubarb, Saffron, Stinging
Nettle, Sweet Potatoes, and more. (Please read the warning section)
Drugs listed in this website for chemotherapy:
Xeloda, Avastin, Herceptin, Tykerb,
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WARNING
Some studies do show the anti-cancer activities of certain herbs and supplements, but most of the studies were
done in test-tube or animals. It is unclear if they are effective in human body. Further, the composition of the
products in market are not necessary the same as those in the studies.
Cancer cells can spread very quickly, while most of the herbs/supplements take long time to see the effects (even
though they are active in our body). Some targeted drug products, including monoclonal antibodies, are cancer
cell specific, they are potent and have less side effects (compared to conventional anti-cancer drugs). Patients
must discuss with their doctors for right treatment.