| Cancer Issue Page |
Cancer is not one, but many diseases, which occur when cells grow and divide irregularly, then invade, destroy, or alter adjacent tissues, and possibly spread to other parts of your body. Incredible progress has been made in early detection and treatment, which have transformed some cancers into very curable diseases. Genetics seem to play a minor role in most cancers, as do viral infections. The two main cancer culprits seem to be lifestyle choices and environmental factors.
Cancer:
Cancer Causes include:
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Lack of physical activity
- Dietary fat
- Excess calories
- Sun overexposure
- Meat (overconsumption)
- Diet & Nutrition – too many refined or processed foods and not enough fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fiber
- Chemicals
- Pesticides
Cancer develops by:
- Exposure to carcinogens
- Attack of cells by carcinogens (see Immune System)
- Redefining of cell’s genetic material, also referred to as “carcinogenesis”
- Cell multiplication by other carcinogens called “promoters”
- Spreading of redefined cancer cells via blood and lymph
- Interference and disruption of common body functions
Risks
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Aging
- Depression
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Death
At melslife, we are not doctors nor experts, but rather people who want to promote healthy living and getting the most out of life. If you have cancer or any unusual symptoms, go see a doctor immediately. Since there are so many cancers, it is impossible to list them all. Here’s a quick overview of the most prevalent cancers, their suspected causes and possible remedies:
| Cancer |
Signs |
Suspected Causes |
Possible Remedies |
| Bladder |
Blood in urine
Burning pain while urinating
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Smoking
Alcohol |
Eat more fruits & vegetables
Drink lots of fluids (water, tea, juice) |
| Breast |
Lumps
Soreness
Redness |
Saturated Fat
Alcohol
Sugar
Vitamin A deficiency
Chemicals & Pesticides
Genetics |
Exercise
Fruits & Veggies |
| Cervical |
Bleeding
Unusual discharge
Heavy periods |
Viral infection
Folate deficiency
Smoking
Birth control pills |
Fruits & Veggies |
| Colorectal |
Diarrhea
Constipation
Blood in stool |
Saturated Fat
Red Meat
Alcohol
Obesity
Mineral & Vitamin deficiencies
Genetics |
Fruits & Veggies
Fiber
Exercise |
| Kidney |
Blood in urine
Burning pain
while urinating
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Smoking
Alcohol
Red Meat
Smoking
Obesity
Chemical exposure |
Eat more fruits & vegetables
Drink lots of fluids (water, tea, juice)
Fruits & Veggies |
Mouth
Throat &
Esophagus |
Mouth sores |
Alcohol
Tobacco
Refined & Processed foods
Mineral & Vitamin deficiencies |
Fruits & Veggies |
| Liver |
Weight &
appetite loss
Abdominal pain
Nausea &
vomiting |
Alcohol
Viruses
Chemicals & Pesticides
Iron overdose |
Veggies |
| Lung |
Cough
Blood with sputum
Chest pain |
Smoking
Pollution
Chemicals & Pesticides |
Fruits & Veggies |
| Ovarian |
No obvious
symptoms |
Birth control pills
High-fat diet |
Veggies |
| Pancreatic |
No early signs |
Red meat
Smoking |
Fruits & Veggies |
| Prostate |
Weak urine flow
Back & pelvis pain |
Saturated Fat
Red meat
High-fat diet |
Veggies
Soy
Fiber |
| Stomach |
Indigestion & pain after eating
Weight loss |
Smoking
Refined & Processed foods
Too much sodium |
Fruits & Veggies |
In addition to all the possible remedies, you should probably be taking a variety of vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements. If you have cancer, you need to put your team together, which might consist of your regular doctor, several specialists and a nutritionist.
Alternative Medicine
If you are looking for alternative cancer therapies, almost all of them focus on treating the body as a whole, rather than your specific cancer. They are:
Biologic & Phamacologic
Immunologic
Metabolic
Mind & Body
Nutritional
What should I do?
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| melsBuzz |
- Cancer is terrible, but you can make changes to improve your overall well-being.
- Change your attitude and diet immediately.
- Positive thinking will help you cope and healthy eating will help you live.
- Your life is worth living
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| melsAdvice |
- Replace red meat with fish or soy
- Investigate aromatherapy, acupuncture and even coffee enemas
- Stay away from power lines, magnetic fields and electrical appliances when possible
- Drink green and herbal teas
- Stay away from fast food
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| DidYouKnow? |
- Cancer ranks second to heart disease as a leading cause of death
- 99.9% of bacteria are essentially good for you
- Your body is able to handle small amounts of carcinogens that occur naturally in food, like in coffee
- Many leading cancer experts believe that in addition to chemicals and pesticides, food may cause, promote, or protect against cancer, depending upon the food
- The approximate survival rate of all cancers combined, over a 5-year period, is 62%
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| melsTips |
- Eat only organic foods
- Strive for your ideal body weight
- Exercise as much as you can
- Eat a lot of grains, vegetables, fruits, fiber, nuts and seeds
- Stay away from refined foods, salts, sugars and hydrogenated or saturated fats
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| melsQuiz |
- According to the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, name the 5 most common cancers for men between 1999-2003.
- According to the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, name the 5 most common cancers for women between 1999-2003.
- Name the best state for adults not smoking and the worst state of adults smoking
- Which state is considered to be the most obese or overweight?
- Name 2 pop culture foods you should avoid
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| melsQuiz Answers |
- Prostrate at 29.4%, lung at 15.8%, colon and rectum at 11.2%, bladder at 6.5% and non-Hodgkin lymphoma at 4.1%
- Breast at 3.4%, lung at 15.8%, colon and rectum at 13.3%, corpus and uterus at 5.7% and non-Hodgkin lymphoma at 3.9%
- Utah is the best, with only 12% of their adults smoking. The worst state is West Virginia, with 27.4% of their adult population smoking
- 63% of Alabama’s population is considered to be obese or overweight
- Doughnuts, french fries, hotdogs or any processed meat, and sugary sodas
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