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Fasting May Aid Chemo By Slowing Cancer Cells

Aggressive Breast Cancer Could Be Treated With Zinc Control Mechanisms

Expensive MRIs and CAT Scans May Often Be Unnecessary

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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where damaged peripheral nerves cause pain or numbness to the extremities. Currently, there are a variety of treatment options available for these symptoms. These range from traditional pills and creams to special diets and therapies that help stimulate the nervous system. Read More

Fasting May Aid Chemo By Slowing Cancer Cells

Fasting was found to match chemotherapy's effectiveness in delaying the growth of specific tumors in mice and boosted the effectiveness of chemotherapy on melanoma, glioma, and breast cancer cells. And fasting combined with chemotherapy resulted in long-term cancer-free survival in mice with neuroblastoma. This is.. Read More

The Symptoms of Neuropathy

For many people, neuropathy can be a debilitating disorder that can affect the routines of daily living. The condition's symptoms can hinge on where the affected nerves are located and which types of nerves are being affected (motor, sensory, autonomic). Several types of neuropathy affect all three types of nerves... Read More

Aggressive Breast Cancer Could Be Treated With Zinc Control Mechanisms

Manipulating the body's control mechanism for delivering zinc to cells could be critical for improving treatment for certain types of aggressive breast cancer. Research from Cardiff University and King's College London has found the switch that releases zinc into cells; a finding with significant consequences for.. Read More

Expensive MRIs and CAT Scans May Often Be Unnecessary

Costly CAT scans and MRIs, may be completely unnecessary and a waste of time, according to guidelines from the American College of Physicians. CAT scans can cost patients and insurers up to $1,500 and an MRI can be upwards of $3,000. Meanwhile, these tests are proving to be of no benefit and are simply routine. Read More

What is Neuropathy and What Are its Causes?

Neuropathy falls under a web of disorders that occur when the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord become damaged. The condition is known as peripheral neuropathy, and it is most often the result of damage done to nerve axons. Neuropathy typically results in pain and numbness in the hands and feet. Some known.. Read More

Cancer Susceptible to the Toxic Effects of Silver Compounds

There are numerous stories throughout the internet suggesting silver can be used to treat cancer. Now, a study from the University of Leeds reveals that it is as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug - and may pose fewer side-effects. The results, published in Dalton Transactions, display that certain silver.. Read More

Physical Activity Offers Health Benefits to Cancer Patients

Cancer patients who follow their primary cancer treatment with physical activity are able to boost their health further, according to research published on bmj.com. Read More

Can Chiropractic Help Cancer Patients?

Many cancer patients develop stress and pain-related symptoms as a result of their cancer treatments. Unfortunately the harshness of the therapy, while necessary, can still extract its toll on the patient. Chiropractic care has begun to be taken more seriously as part of a support therapy to more mainstream treatments. Read More

The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

In its earliest stages, prostate cancer often has no discernable symptoms for a number of years. Often, this form of cancer is first detected by an unusual reading from a blood test or the detection of a lump in the prostate gland. On some occasions, a physician may find a lump during a routine digital rectal.. Read More