The plant lignan secoisolariciresinol diglycoside (SDG) from flaxseed may be antitumorigenic due to its estrogenic and antiestrogenic effects, anti-oxidative effects, antiproliferative and anti-aromatase effects. Review of studies showing anticarcinogenic
Diverse nonhematopoietic biological effects of the cytokine erythropoietin shows that it promotes angiogenesis. Recombinant human erythropoietin therapy in prostate cancer will be studied...
Prostate tumors grew about 30% to 40% slower in the men taking flaxseed whether or not they followed a low-fat diet, Duke researchers told colleagues (June 1-5, Amer Soc Clinical Oncology).
Flaxseed, an edible seed that is rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumor growth, according to a study led by Duke University researchers.
"Some prostate cancers grow so slowly that they never become life-threatening, especially in elderly men who may die of other causes before the cancer causes problems," explained Wong. "But other men develop complications and die from their cancer making
Because Prostate cancer often grows so slowly that it never become life-threatening in older men who may may die first of other causes. A long-running debate in the medica
Written records of the Chinese experience with cancer treatment date back to the time of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic (Huang di nei jing), 2nd century BC. This ancient book addresses symptoms similar to those of esophogeal, uterine and bone cancer.
Emergingresearch in the fields of radiology, drug therapeutics, and vaccine development has great potential to change breast cancer treatment & prevention.
"Courage and cheerfulness will not only carry you over the rough places in life, but will enable you to bring comfort and help to the weak-hearted and will console you in the sad hours." -Sir William Osler
While acknowledging that disadvantaged populations tend not to reap the benefits of regular mammograms and self-exams as much as others, Winer and Eng-Wong said most American women have been duly educated about their value.
Postmenopausal women, who have relatively high levels of estrogen in their body might get help from eating a diet rich in soy. Postmenopausal women who have relatively low levels of estrogen may not derive the same benefit from eating soy compared to wome
A high intake of plant lignans could reduce the risk of breast cancer for pre-menopausal women by 78 per cent, says new research from Germany that adds significantly to the current body of science. Plant lignans, from sources such as flax seed, whole grai
Peter M. Ravdin, MD, PhD, reviews the latest update of the ASCO Clinical Practice Guidelines on bisphosphonate use and bone health in women with breast cancer.
With patients often facing grim prognoses, and insurers relatively powerless to negotiate prices or deny coverage, the cost of treatments have little impact on demand.