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Recommended: A
book, based only on the facts to guide you to a lifestyle to improve the
chances of living longer and better available
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This cancernet-UK website describes the management of cancer, its therapies, their side effects and tips how to cope with them. Patients themselves have included topics, practical tips and tools they have found helpful during their cancer journey. These pages emphasises the evidence and benefits of lifestyle after cancer to improve well-being and reduce the risk of relapse. Site map | Visit our blog |
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Lifestyle
news - This page provides regular updates on issues which could
affect cancer or its treatments, e.g: Green tea may reduce effectiveness of cancer drug bortezomib: A recent study finding that the polyphenols in green tea decrease the drug's ability to induce cancer cell death. Reuters Coffee may lower risk of oral cancer: An American Journal of Epidemiology study finding that coffee consumption may lower the risk of oral cancer. Reuters Estrogen-like compounds in skin moisturizers may increase breast cancer risk: Research found many moisturizers contain estrogen-like compounds found in skin products could increase breast cancer risk. Reuters |
Measure
your cancer defenses An
excess or a deficiency of vitamins and trace mineral can lead to an
increase risk of fatigue and depression, reduced mental and physical
performance and reduced ability to fight many diseases including heart
disease, stokes and cancer. The most reliable way to ensure you have
the correct amounts of vital nutrients to flight cancer is to measure
them. With this knowledge you will be empowered to make
informed dietary decisions including and whether to take specific supplements. The three most important
categories are mineral and trace element
levels, vitamin levels and function and
antioxidant function.
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Look
after your family after cancer -
A diagnosis of cancer can cause a big strain on relationships and
family harmony. With emotions running high its not a good time to be upset
further by destructive arguments. This practical little book
has identified the situations where arguments are most likely to
happen. It contains simple tips that are easy to read,
understand and will help children and adults to navigate
around these argument trigger zones`
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Dietary
supplements and cancer There are situation where selected
supplements may help especially after cancer and its treatments.
Although the concept of a quick fix supplement is attractive, as we all
know, life is unfortunately not that simple. Supplements can help if you are deficient
in a vital nutrient but taking them if you have normal or high levels
can actually increase your risk of cancer. This section explains the
evidence for this and describes how to take specific supplements
sensibly.
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