Fish Oil Linked to Reduction in Breast Cancer Risk
(07/09/2010)
A recent study suggests that regular use of fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of breast cancer. These findings were published in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Common in Pediatric Cancer Patients
(04/08/2010)
Pediatric cancer patients commonly use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a review article recently published in the journal Pediatrics.
Vitamin E and Vitamin C Supplementation Do Not Appear to Prevent Cancer
(11/24/2008)
Long-term supplementation with vitamin E and vitamin C may not prevent cancer, according to data from the Physician’s Health Study II that was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s Seventh Annual International Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 16, 2008.
Women&Cancer Magazine Features Paula Zahn on Spring 2008 Cover
(03/17/2008)
News anchor and cancer advocate Paula Zahn knows what it means to watch a loved one confront a cancer diagnosis. In fact, in the space of 14 months when Paula was 29 years old, her immediate family managed four active cases of cancer; of those four, which included her mother, her father, her sister-in-law and her aunt, only her mother would survive. “I think any of us who have been exposed to cancer in our families share a strong bond,” Paula says. The veteran reporter and media personality shares details of her own experience and of her role as an impassioned cancer advocate in an inspiring interview.
Some Chinese Herbs Reduce Nausea Associated with Chemotherapy
(04/03/2007)
According to an article recently published in the Annals of Oncology, treatment with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), as prescribed by a Chinese herbalist, may significantly reduce nausea associated with chemotherapy.
Red Wine Consumption Associated with Reduced Risk of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
(04/26/2006)
According to a recent article published in the
American Journal of Epidemiology, consumption of red wine may reduce the risk of developing non-Hodgkins lymphoma in men.