April 16th, 2008
Administration of the popular anti-inflammatory drug Celebrex (celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) in combination with Lipitor (atorvastatin, a cholesterol lowering drug or statin) halts the transition of early prostate cancer to its more aggressive and potentially deadly stage.
“Anti-androgen therapy slows the prostate cancer but eventually the cancer becomes androgen-independent, the therapy becomes ineffective and the […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 1 comment
April 12th, 2008
In a mice study, the green tea compound EGCG has been found to significantly inhibit breast cancer growth.
EGCG (epigallocatechin-3- gallate) is a known antioxidant — helps prevent the body’s cells from becoming damaged and prematurely aged.
Studies have suggested that the combination of green tea and EGCG may also be beneficial by providing protection against certain […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments
April 2nd, 2008
I got this from the Belfast Telegraph:
Thousands of people in Northern Ireland are increasing their long-term risk of cancer and obesity by skipping breakfast and turning to sugary and fatty snacks instead.
Ugh. Isn’t that exactly the case, practically anywhere?!
Point in case: the western world, the modern world, in Asia! Anywhere, right?
Unhealthy eating habits, diets will […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments
March 28th, 2008
Antioxidants in grape skins and red wine can kill pancreatic cancer cells by getting into the center of the cell’s energy - the mitochondria- thereby disabling its function.
Such were the findings of a team from University of Rochester Medical Center.
The new study also showed that when the pancreatic cancer cells were doubly assaulted — pre-treated […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments
March 14th, 2008
March is National Nutrition Month. Here at Cancer Commentary, we are crazy about food too, especially those that have anti-cancer properties!
To support the National Nutrition Month, here inside the b5media Science and Health Channel, we pay tribute to nutrition and how it relates to respective blogs in the channel.
Check out the theme day post, written […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments
March 14th, 2008
An allergic reaction to the cancer drug cetuximab has been found.
Sometimes the reaction includes anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure, fainting, difficulty breathing, and wheezing.
Now researchers funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have discovered that specific pre-existing antibodies […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 2 comments
March 12th, 2008
It has all been said so many times already that one’s diet plays a big role in cancer and cancer prevention.
Although that is true, we cannot just decide one day to pick up a healthier diet (like increasing the intake of fruits and veggies!!) and be assured we won’t increase or risk of developing any […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 1 comment
March 5th, 2008
According to a study of more than 77,000 vitamin users , intake of some vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, especially in smokers.
Said the study’s author, Christopher G. Slatore, M.D., of the University of Washington, in Seattle:
“Our study of supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and folate did not show any evidence for […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments
February 29th, 2008
Vitamin D has the potential to become the “new aspirin“, the little inexpensive pill that may be able to block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.
Such were the findings of a new Canadian study:
But it’s not science fiction. The “new aspirin” could be Vitamin D. Just as […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 0 comments
February 8th, 2008
That may not be unheard of according to a clinical study of a team headed by the international Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR):
What if we could prevent cancer recurrence for years after surgery by giving simple recall injections every two or three years?
…has shown that a vaccine against a protein found in cancer cells […]
By Gloria Gamat -- 3 comments
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