Support of Oncology Patients Under Treatment
Flaxseed Might Fight Cancer PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, June 2, 2007 2:01 PM EDT
The Associated Press
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE
CHICAGO (AP) — The first scientific tests of some popular alternative medicine products hint that American ginseng might lessen cancer fatigue and that flaxseed might slow the growth of prostate tumors.
But a big study proved shark cartilage worthless against lung cancer, and doctors said people should not take it.
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Antioxidant in Red Wine Kills Cancer Cells PDF Print E-mail
Good news for lovers of red wine — researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that the pigmentation chemical in grapes that gives red wine and grape skins their color kills human cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact. The compound, an antioxidant that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables, is a type of anthocyanidin, an antioxidant common in plants.
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Prenatal multivitamins lower risk of kids' cancers PDF Print E-mail

Updated Wed. Feb. 21 2007 10:34 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff Expectant mothers who take multivitamins fortified with folic acid not only guard against birth defects, but also reduce the risk of three common childhood cancers, according to new research.
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Nutritional Supplements Enhance Conventional Cancer Treatments PDF Print E-mail
Many oncology patients hear conflicting reports from health care providers regarding nutritional support during treatments. This article focuses on nutritional needs of healthy cells during treatments as well as exploring the role of antioxidants.
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Science and Supplement News: Calcium Can Lower Colon Cancer Risk for Women PDF Print E-mail
Oncology Patients run a greater risk than the overall population for developing a second malignancy. This article suggests decreasing the risk of colon cancer for women by increasing their calcium intake.
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TEA TREE OIL EFFECTIVELY KILLS RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS PDF Print E-mail
A sample of the literature available shows the effectiveness of Tea Tree Oil against MSRS. Since Oncology Patients are immune compromised their risks of MRSA increases.
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TEA TREE OIL EFFECTIVELY KILLS RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS PDF Print E-mail
A sample of the literature available shows the effectiveness of Tea Tree Oil against MSRS. Since Oncology Patients are immune compromised their risks of MRSA increases.
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When Treatments Collide PDF Print E-mail

Chondtroitin poses a risk to men diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
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Environmental Oncology PDF Print E-mail
 

Reprinted from ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, Vol. 10, No. 3, May/June 2004

 

Interview by Jennifer Repo • Photography by Reykha Capoor
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