Cancer Prevention Treatments

It is important to measure the successes or losses in regard to treatment associated with tumor response. Evaluating tumor markers through blood tests provides a basis for calculating regression of the disease, and gives an indication of treatment response. Blood tests that include assessment of haematocrit, haemoglobin, liver and kidney function as well as toxicities and immunity of the body should be tested and monitored.

It is impossible to prescribe one supplement, hormone or drug. There are many approaches and combinations which will be decided by the Physician according to the individual patient's situation. Few oncologists aggressively seek to prevent recurrence once the primary disease appears to have been eradicated. However, the fact is that colonies of cancer cells can remain dormant in the body for years or decades before reappearing as full-blown disease that is highly resistant to treatment.

In too many cases the cancer re-occur after a period of time and scientists expect that exposure to physical and emotional stress factors can get the blame for this. It is therefore important for cancer patients to be vigilant in maintaining an environment without these stress factors.

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A properly planned diet is very important for cancer patients. General guidelines on food that should be avoided:

• Eat organic, where possible.
• Eat regularly to maintain balanced blood glucose levels and avoid fluctuations.
• Select foods characterized by color and texture.
• Avoid synthetic and refined foods.
• Avoid flour and flour based products.
• Avoid sugar-containing foods as well as rice.
• Avoid well done meats or over cooked meals.
• Avoid foods with trans fatty acids.

General guidelines on food that should be part of the diet:

• Fiber,
• Vitamin-, and mineral-rich foods,
• Vegetables.

Hypocholesterolemia (abnormally low levels of cholesterol) has been shown in several studies to be related to increased mortality from human cancer. (Siemianowicz et al. 2000). An article in Hematology and Oncology reported that 90% of 83 patients with acute myeloid leukemia were hypocholesterolemic (Zyada et al. 1990). Additionally, another article in the European Journal of Haemtology reported that remission in acute myelogenous leukemia was associated with a significant increase in cholesterol levels in those patients with low cholesterol concentrations or high leukocyte counts at diagnosis (Reverter et al. 1988).

Few events are as stressful as a diagnosis of cancer. As the stress level increases, the outpouring of the adrenal cortex hormone (cortisol) also increases.The onset of cancer appears similarly allied in humans, with the immune system highly responsive to emotional pitfalls. It is well established that when the individual is emotionally challenged, cancer has a significant advantage (Levy et al. 1987). Anxiety has a negative effect on the immune system and response and will also have a negative effect on the body to fight against the disease.

The following stress-associated situations and personality types are associated with breast cancer:

1. The use of denial or repression as a coping strategy,
2. An experience of separation or loss,
3. A history of stressful life experiences,
4. A tendency toward melancholy and hopelessness (this trait has, since antiquity, been associated with uterine and breast cancers),
5. A personality type characterized by conflict avoidance. It is theorized that the genes that cause one to avoid conflict are the same genes that increase susceptibility to cancer (Goodkin et al. 1986; Darmon 1993).
6. Also, psychological stress induces the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-10 (Maes et al. 2000), which play a role in malignancies.

Oncologists often suggest stress management, such as meditation, yoga and breathing exercises, guided imagery, or spirituality, to help calm and relax the patient. Because the cells responsible for cancer surveillance work best in an environment favouring confidence and calm, it is important that the message springing from our thoughts and transmitted to cells is commensurate with healing. Fright, pessimism, and melancholy send uncertain instructions and the cells respond with a feeble effort. The enduring message (fear or assurance, despair or hopefulness, laughter or tears) reflects our hour-to-hour psyche and sets the tone for health victories or failures.