Does Excess Weight Affect My Risk of Cancer or Recurrence? Some studies indicate that being overweight increases the risk of several types of cancer, particularly in the breast, endometrium, colon, esophagus, kidney, pancreas and gallbladder, and possibly other types of cancer as well. Although the connection is not well understood, it may be that excess fat in the body causes [...]
How a person deals with cancer diagnosis depends on everything from the type of cancer to his or her age and stage of life. The focused nature of cancer support groups allows you to connect with other people who can relate to your situation and are navigating the same day-to-day challenges. Types of support groups [...]
Does Sugar Fuel the Growth of Cancerous Tumors? Not if you consume it within recommended limits. Cancer cells do use sugar for energy, just like every other cell in your body, but a normal sugar intake has no direct effect on the growth of tumors. What’s normal? The dietary guidelines published by the U.S. Department [...]
Neuropathy is nerve damage that can cause tingling, numbness, and other sensations, often in the feet and hands. Neuropathy is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Doctors believe it happens because chemotherapy damages healthy cells, including nerves. Chemotherapy can damage nerves that affect feeling and movement in the hands and feet. Doctors call this condition chemotherapy-induced [...]
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a blanket term for pain and discomfort and other symptoms that result from damage to peripheral nerves, which are the nerves that extend away from the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body, and [...]
If you’ve researched cancer treatment options, you’ve probably heard of immunotherapy, which trains the immune system to attack cancer, rather than attacking the cancer directly. You also might have heard that immunotherapy doesn’t have side effects. But that’s not always the case. With the most common type of immunotherapy -- immune checkpoint therapies -- about 5-10% of patients [...]
Cancer support groups are meetings for people with cancer and anyone touched by the disease. They can have many benefits. Even though a lot of people receive support from friends and family, the number one reason they join a support group is to be with others who have similar cancer experiences. Some research shows that [...]
When you’re healthy, eating enough food to get the nutrients and calories you need is not usually a problem. Most nutrition guidelines stress eating lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products; limiting the amount of red meat you eat, especially meats that are processed or high in fat; cutting back on fat, sugar, alcohol, and [...]
ABC News did a short segment on Dr. Matsumura's announcement of publications of the last 10-years of SEF Chemo case studies, including Academy Award Winner, William Hurt.
Chemotherapy can prolong a person’s life, and potentially rid them of cancer. Side effects are unpredictable and depend on the type of chemo drug a person is using. Illness, easy bruising or bleeding, and hair loss are some of the most common side effects. Other common side effects include: nausea and vomiting neuropathy trouble breathing [...]
