by Jim Duffy
The condition commonly known as cancer actually comprises over 200 different diseases, all with some traits in common. Cancer can affect virtually every part of the body, from the skin to the internal organs. The diseases known as cancer are characterized by abnormal cell division and their ability to invasively spread from one area to another. Cancer is generally named for whatever body part it originates in or the type of tissue it first infects. For instance:
- Adenocarcinomas are found in glandular tissue.
- Sarcomas are found in connective tissue.
- Adenosarcomas can be found in both gland tissues and connective tissues.
- Leukemias are cancers that affect blood cells.
- Lymphomas affect the lymph nodes.
- Around 85% of all cancers consist of solid tumors.
Reproductive cancers make up about 50% of all cases in women. These types include breast cancer or pelvic area cancers. The second most common cancer-related death for women is caused by lung cancer, but the primary cancer-related causes of death for women are breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. The key to overcoming them is to catch them early, so testing is important. There are also some diet choices that can reduce the risk of cancer. Even after cancer is diagnosed, diet can be helpful during treatment.
Some Common Symptoms of Cancer
These warning signs are not perfect indicators of cancer, but they are signs to watch for so you may be checked by a doctor just in case they occur:
- A notable change in bladder or bowel habits
- A sore that does not appear to be healing
- Any unusual bleeding or discharge
- A thickening or a lump anywhere on your body
- Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
- Changes in a wart or mole
- A persistent cough or an unusually hoarse voice
None of these are a definite sign of cancer, and some cancers develop without any warning at all, existing for years or even decades before detection. It is important to be tested regularly for various cancers, even if the course after detection is merely to wait and see.
Cancer Screenings
Here are some tests the American Cancer Society recommends for those without other significant risk factors. Those with an increased risk, including a family history of certain cancers, should follow the advice of a doctor.
- Men and women should both begin flexible sigmoidoscopy at age fifty, with further checks every three to five years.
- Men and women should also start a fecal occult blood test (tests for bowel cancer) starting at age fifty and repeated yearly.
- Digital rectal exams should start at age forty for everyone and be performed yearly.
- Pap tests should be done by all women who are either sexually active or over the age of eighteen. This checks the cervical cells for cancer. The intervals for these tests should be determined by the woman's doctor.
- Women eighteen to forty should have pelvic exams every one to three years, while women over forty should have one every year.
- After menopause, women should have endometrial tissue samples taken. The doctor will determine the frequency after the first time.
- Breast self-examinations should be performed once every month by women once they reach the age of eighteen. A doctor can show the correct way to perform one.
- Mammography should be performed beginning at age 50 and repeated every one or two years - more for a woman determined to be at high risk.
Food Choices That Help Prevent Cancer
The American Cancer Society recommends several foods to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
- Soy beans or dried beans contain plant estrogen, which helps prevent against some pelvic cancers and breast cancer.
- Tomatoes, carrots, and red peppers contain a healthy amount of vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, which guard against prostate cancer.
- Greens and cruciferous vegetables are good at reducing the risk of some cancers more common in men, including esophageal, lung, rectal, stomach, and colon cancers. They may even reduce the risk of certain other cancers, such as breast, bladder, pancreas, and larynx cancers.
- Olive oil is known to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Milk and milk products reduce the risks of both breast and colon cancers.
- Salmon and other oily fish can help ward off cancer in general.
Other Food Combinations that Can Reduce Cancer Risk
- Ground flaxseed contains lignans, fiber, and plant-sourced omega-3s. Eat this with berries, cottage cheese, or soybeans to help ward against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. Just mix a few berries and tablespoon of ground flaxseed into a serving of low-fat cottage cheese.
- Stir-fry some of your favorite vegetables in a little bit of quality olive oil to better absorb nutrients and protect yourself against certain types of cancers.
- Get a good tea that you enjoy, like white, green, black, red, or herbal and some silken tofu to make a delicious dessert. After brewing the tea, let it cool to room temperature. Blend soft tofu to an extra cream consistency, and then stir a half cup to a full cup of tea into it. You can add some berries for flavor or add some raw almonds. It can be served at room temperature or chilled if you prefer a firmer texture. This has elements that may stop cancer before it even appears.
- Regular low-fat dairy products and foods with vitamin D can lower the likelihood of the appearance of colorectal cancer.
The Importance of Protein
Protein is also very helpful in combating cancer, either in preventing it or helping with treatment. The antibodies in your immune system are composed of protein, so you'll need it to keep your immune system strong. Protein also builds muscle and aids the body in renewing itself, so it will even contribute to your overall health. Profect, a liquid protein shot from Protica, is a source of protein that contains 25 grams of protein per serving. At less than three ounces per serving, you can take it wherever you need to go. Not only does it provide a shot of necessary protein, it contains all the vitamin C and 10% of the vitamins B you will need during your day.
- Adenocarcinomas are found in glandular tissue.
- Sarcomas are found in connective tissue.
- Adenosarcomas can be found in both gland tissues and connective tissues.
- Leukemias are cancers that affect blood cells.
- Lymphomas affect the lymph nodes.
- Around 85% of all cancers consist of solid tumors.
Reproductive cancers make up about 50% of all cases in women. These types include breast cancer or pelvic area cancers. The second most common cancer-related death for women is caused by lung cancer, but the primary cancer-related causes of death for women are breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. The key to overcoming them is to catch them early, so testing is important. There are also some diet choices that can reduce the risk of cancer. Even after cancer is diagnosed, diet can be helpful during treatment.
Some Common Symptoms of Cancer
These warning signs are not perfect indicators of cancer, but they are signs to watch for so you may be checked by a doctor just in case they occur:
- A notable change in bladder or bowel habits
- A sore that does not appear to be healing
- Any unusual bleeding or discharge
- A thickening or a lump anywhere on your body
- Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
- Changes in a wart or mole
- A persistent cough or an unusually hoarse voice
None of these are a definite sign of cancer, and some cancers develop without any warning at all, existing for years or even decades before detection. It is important to be tested regularly for various cancers, even if the course after detection is merely to wait and see.
Cancer Screenings
Here are some tests the American Cancer Society recommends for those without other significant risk factors. Those with an increased risk, including a family history of certain cancers, should follow the advice of a doctor.
- Men and women should both begin flexible sigmoidoscopy at age fifty, with further checks every three to five years.
- Men and women should also start a fecal occult blood test (tests for bowel cancer) starting at age fifty and repeated yearly.
- Digital rectal exams should start at age forty for everyone and be performed yearly.
- Pap tests should be done by all women who are either sexually active or over the age of eighteen. This checks the cervical cells for cancer. The intervals for these tests should be determined by the woman's doctor.
- Women eighteen to forty should have pelvic exams every one to three years, while women over forty should have one every year.
- After menopause, women should have endometrial tissue samples taken. The doctor will determine the frequency after the first time.
- Breast self-examinations should be performed once every month by women once they reach the age of eighteen. A doctor can show the correct way to perform one.
- Mammography should be performed beginning at age 50 and repeated every one or two years - more for a woman determined to be at high risk.
Food Choices That Help Prevent Cancer
The American Cancer Society recommends several foods to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
- Soy beans or dried beans contain plant estrogen, which helps prevent against some pelvic cancers and breast cancer.
- Tomatoes, carrots, and red peppers contain a healthy amount of vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, which guard against prostate cancer.
- Greens and cruciferous vegetables are good at reducing the risk of some cancers more common in men, including esophageal, lung, rectal, stomach, and colon cancers. They may even reduce the risk of certain other cancers, such as breast, bladder, pancreas, and larynx cancers.
- Olive oil is known to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Milk and milk products reduce the risks of both breast and colon cancers.
- Salmon and other oily fish can help ward off cancer in general.
Other Food Combinations that Can Reduce Cancer Risk
- Ground flaxseed contains lignans, fiber, and plant-sourced omega-3s. Eat this with berries, cottage cheese, or soybeans to help ward against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. Just mix a few berries and tablespoon of ground flaxseed into a serving of low-fat cottage cheese.
- Stir-fry some of your favorite vegetables in a little bit of quality olive oil to better absorb nutrients and protect yourself against certain types of cancers.
- Get a good tea that you enjoy, like white, green, black, red, or herbal and some silken tofu to make a delicious dessert. After brewing the tea, let it cool to room temperature. Blend soft tofu to an extra cream consistency, and then stir a half cup to a full cup of tea into it. You can add some berries for flavor or add some raw almonds. It can be served at room temperature or chilled if you prefer a firmer texture. This has elements that may stop cancer before it even appears.
- Regular low-fat dairy products and foods with vitamin D can lower the likelihood of the appearance of colorectal cancer.
The Importance of Protein
Protein is also very helpful in combating cancer, either in preventing it or helping with treatment. The antibodies in your immune system are composed of protein, so you'll need it to keep your immune system strong. Protein also builds muscle and aids the body in renewing itself, so it will even contribute to your overall health. Profect, a liquid protein shot from Protica, is a source of protein that contains 25 grams of protein per serving. At less than three ounces per serving, you can take it wherever you need to go. Not only does it provide a shot of necessary protein, it contains all the vitamin C and 10% of the vitamins B you will need during your day.
About the Author:
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey protein supplements for diabetic patients. You can learn more at Protica Research - Copyright
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