Garlic and Cancer Prevention (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet explores links between garlic and cancer prevention, including study and clinical trials evidence and safety concerns.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Despite Promise, Vitamin D and Calcium Do Not Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Dietary supplementation with vitamin D and/or calcium after removal of precancerous colorectal adenomas (polyps) does not reduce risk of developing future adenomas.
Use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) is high among elderly oncology patients
Alternative medicines are widely thought to be harmless, at the least, and very often helpful for a wide range of discomforts and illnesses. However, although they are marketed as natural, they often contain active ingredients that react chemically and biologically with other therapies.
Mushroom powder may have potential for prostate cancer treatment
Treatment with mushroom powder led to reduction in prostate-specific antigen level in some patients with biochemical recurrence.
Coffee consumption may improve survival in patients with colon cancer
Regular consumption of caffeinated coffee may help prevent the return of colon cancer after treatment and improve the chances of a cure, according to a new, large study.
Cancer Nutrition (Infographic)
Diet and nutrition can reduce cancer treatment side effects and keep patients strong. This infographic contains tips for better nutrition during treatment.
Even light drinking puts women at greater risk to develop cancer
For women, alcohol consumption of 5 to 14.9 g/day linked to increased risk of alcohol-related cancers.
Omega-3 fatty acids may improve treatment and quality of life in cancer patients
The addition of omega-3 fatty acids to antitumor medications may improve treatment response and improve quality of life for cancer patients.
Coffee consumption may lower risk of death in stage III colon cancer
Patients consuming 4 cups/day of caffeinated coffee have lower recurrence and mortality risk.
Citrus consumption may increase risk of melanoma
Researchers suspect compounds in citrus may sensitize skin to sunlight and thereby increase melanoma risk, but further study is required.
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