The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first vaccine to treat prostate cancer. The price tag? $93,000. Of course, this “vaccine”, Provenge, doesn’t actually prevent cancer. It also doesn’t cure cancer. So what does it do? According to USA Today: “… studies show that the vaccine does help men with advanced prostate cancer live four months … Continue reading Cancer Intelligence
Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%
Are you already doing everything you can to prevent breast cancer? Sure, you’re exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet with plenty of organic produce, and maintaining a healthy weight, but just how many lentils are you eating? The answer to that last question is more important than you might think, as a recent study shows … Continue reading Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%
The typical Western high-fat diet causes cancer to metastasize faster
Men who want to significantly reduce their risk of dying from prostate cancer could start by skipping burgers, French fries, or fatty food altogether. Researchers from the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) published a study in two journals, Nature Genetics and Nature Communications, and have reported that the typical Western high-fat diet promotes the metastasis of prostate … Continue reading The typical Western high-fat diet causes cancer to metastasize faster
Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance
What’s the common denominator between arthritis and prostate cancer? The answer is boron. An often-overlooked trace mineral, boron reportedly plays a big part in ensuring healthy joints, strong bones, and prevention of certain cancers, according to an article from Natural Health 365. Boron is naturally obtained from eating plant-based food. In the human body, it can … Continue reading Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance
Cancer radiation “treatment” claims proven FALSE: New study proves higher doses do not improve survival in prostate cancer patients
Radiation therapy isn’t anybody’s idea of a good time, but each year, thousands of people undergo the treatment in hopes of curing their cancer. If it can save your life, the side effects are worth it, right? Unfortunately, there’s one small problem with this line of reasoning: Radiation does not always improve a person’s chances … Continue reading Cancer radiation “treatment” claims proven FALSE: New study proves higher doses do not improve survival in prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer risk linked to a diet high in red and processed meats
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and second most common cause of cancer related death in men in the United States. Nearly one in five men will develop the disease during their lifetime. New research demonstrates that increased consumption of ground beef or processed meat is positively associated with aggressive prostate cancer, according … Continue reading Prostate cancer risk linked to a diet high in red and processed meats
More harm than good: Most men are better off NOT treating prostate cancer — most tumors will not cause harm
We’ve all heard that early detection is vital for many medical conditions, but when it comes to prostate cancer, an Oxford academic has claimed that thousands of men who have the illness would actually be better off if they had never been diagnosed. According to Professor Freddie Hamdy, many men with slow-growing tumors that hadn’t … Continue reading More harm than good: Most men are better off NOT treating prostate cancer — most tumors will not cause harm
Stop prostate cancer dead in its tracks by eating apples and grapes, reveals new research
Eating apples and grapes may help stave off prostate cancer onset, the most common cancer among American men. As reported by Nature.com, a study published on Precision Oncology revealed that a combination of nutritional compounds can inhibit cancer cell growth. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin looked at 142 natural compounds … Continue reading Stop prostate cancer dead in its tracks by eating apples and grapes, reveals new research
Green Tea Prevents Prostate Cancer
Green tea has been used as a medicine for over five thousands years in Chinese medicine. The plant, called Camellia sinensis, has been used to treat many health issues. The tea has been known to lower cholesterol, cure headaches, improve cognition in Alzheimer's patients, dissolve blood clots, speed fat burning and increase metabolic weight loss, … Continue reading Green Tea Prevents Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer breakthrough: Combination of three plant-based nutrients found to MELT AWAY prostate cancer cells
A fascinating new study published in Precision Oncology has found that a combination of three plant-based nutrients “melts away” prostate cancer cells. The study, led by University of Texas researcher Stefano Tiziani, is entitled Combinatorial treatment with natural compounds in prostate cancer inhibits prostate tumor growth and leads to key modulations of cancer cell metabolism. As described in … Continue reading Prostate cancer breakthrough: Combination of three plant-based nutrients found to MELT AWAY prostate cancer cells
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 