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Breast Cancer, that bane of women everywhere, has seen the scientific community open up new battlefronts in an effort to ease the suffering of untold numbers of the female population. With an estimated one million new cases each year (and representing approximately 12 percent of all diagnosed cancers worldwide) Breast Cancer represents a quarter of […]
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October, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an occasion that reminds us of the critical importance of having awareness of this ferocious disease and the undeniable correlation between awareness and treatment; the earlier the detection, the more effective the treatment. And a fast action only requires a high level of awareness. It is no secret that
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Breast Cancer is a kind of cancer that develops from breast cells, usually starting off in the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk. A cancerous tumour can spread to other parts of the body. A large number of reported cases of Breast Cancer have been reported by females,
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Cancer is a disease that occurs when cells start to divide uncontrollably and metastasize to other parts of the body, affecting people of all genders, races, and even ages. Since cancer originates from the abnormal replication of normal cells, any organs that involve cells that multiply are at risk of developing cancer. This results in
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New findings support the use of Integrative Treatments in the fight against Breast Cancer. The findings were as a result of a collaborative effort between Breast Cancer experts in various research institutes of repute in the United States and Canada, and are an addition to the ever growing library of reports, journals and other literature
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There are hundreds if not thousands of awareness days, weeks and months that are designed to raise public understanding for a whole range of topics. Some days are celebrations, others are designed to inform and deliver change. Many of these dates are related to healthcare and specific conditions such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was first observed in 1985. It was an initiative of the American Cancer Society and is now marked worldwide every October. It is an annual campaign organised primarily by the major breast cancer charities, with important contributions from governments, individuals and health professionals. Apart from increasing awareness of Breast Cancer,
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Breast cancer prevention is a pressing concern as the incidence of this disease is on the rise globally. This has led many women, especially younger ones, to seek out ways to protect themselves. Fortunately, researchers have discovered that certain natural compounds can help in the prevention of breast cancer. These compounds work by regulating the
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The Sun recently reported that a relationship exists between eating processed meats and developing cancer during menopause. Menopause and cancer are therefore, related. The comments by the Sun note that this did not concern unprocessed meats. Meat which is processed is known to increase the risk of developing cancers, such as Breast Cancer, owing to
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Postmenopausal women with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) who have higher body fat levels have an increased risk of developing Breast Cancer, raising questions about the link between cancer and obesity. This has been supported by data which was presented by the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying
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The breast cancer signs can appear early and may include changes in the size or shape of the breast, lumps or thickening in the breast or underarm area, nipple changes, such as turning inward or developing a rash, and breast pain or tenderness that is not related to the menstrual cycle. It’s important to note
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Breast cancer, like any other type of cancer, starts when cells begin to grow out of control, forming a tumour. Most often, these are seen on an X-ray or felt as a lump. The most common types of breast cancers are ductal, that is, they begin in the ducts that carry milk to the nipple.
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A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a breakthrough in Breast Cancer, opening new opportunities to the ways we treat cancer. The team of researchers aimed to identify the relationship between the cancer cell, in its use of sugar glucose to generate energy (also known
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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world today, but one that is highly treatable, particularly if diagnosed early. Certain bodily changes could indicate the presence of breast cancer and it is important to notice these as early as possible and visit your physician for a proper examination, if there are
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Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with its survival rate varying in different places widely. The signs and symptoms of Breast Cancer usually include: A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue Redness or pitting of the skin over the breast, like the skin of an orange
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How Can We Help ?Verita Life clinics are among the few worldwide that offer a multidisciplinary range of integrative therapies, as well as the only one to bring under one roof the full treatment protocols from the US and Europe. Verita Life treats the body as a whole to attack the cancer from many directions,
Dr. Adem was featured in “German Cancer Breakthrough” by Lee Euler as being one of the most brilliant German doctors. In the book, Euler writes about Dr. Adem’s detailed research and his scientific approach to complementary medicine: “If there is a man who knows more about natural medicine than Dr. Günes, I would like to
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Written by Sevcan Gast, MD & Tara Conrad from Verita Life Thailand Food is one of the most important parts of our everyday lives, culture and community. It brings people together and is used in times of celebration and festivals. Traditionally, food was not as abundant as it is today. More often than not, food
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Over the centuries, green tea has been known for its benefits on human health. A traditional drink in several Asian cultures, it has a rightly earned reputation for increasing longevity, brain function and sexual drive. The appreciation for it goes as far as a centuries-old tradition in Japan, where its preparation is a ritual. Benefits
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These days, many Cancer patients succumb to the disease due to the side effects of chemotherapy treatment and not because of cancer itself. Although the process can effectively destroy cancerous cells in the body, moreover, it also harms other healthy cells. Chemotherapy compromises a person’s immune system, which is the most essential line of defense
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By Melissa Rivera, Nutritionist, Verita Life Mexico. The healing power of phtyonutrient-rich vegetables have been researched for the treatment and prevention of many chronic diseases, including cancer. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and broccoli sprouts are known due to their high content of glucoraphanin, a precursor of sulforaphane, a compound that has even been called
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While many cancerous tumours can be managed with conventional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, these treatments are often ineffective against metastatic (one that has spread to other organs) disease. That means it fails, in many cases, to slow down cancer progression that a need for substantially novel therapies effective against metastatic cancer are
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What is the Ketogenic Diet and How does it Work?The ketogenic diet is also known as the low carb diet, and is based around placing the body into a state of ketosis. When we eat foods high in carbohydrates, such as sugary cereal, cake and bread, the body produces glucose and a specific hormone. Glucose
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Written by Tara Conrad, Nutritionist and Diet Consultant. Verita Life Thailand. It is not easy navigating the difficult world of women and nutrition. Trying to manoeuvre through the incredible sea of information that is presented to us through media, friends, family or culture can be overwhelming, daunting and at times discouraging. The first thing we
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Most types of cancer medication combat tumours by targeting specific forms of mutation, usually unique to specific types of cancer. When tested across varying forms of cancer, results are mixed. Larotrectinib is a new drug which is being developed to target a cancer-causing genetic mutation present in various forms of cancer. It has the potential
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Written by Thiti Samutharat, MD & Panpanat Tangmunchittam Medical Team Verita Life, Verita Life Thailand. Traditional medicine has been around for centuries and is still widely used today as a form of natural healing. From herbal remedies to acupuncture, traditional medicine encompasses a wide range of practices and techniques that have been passed down through
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In the developed world and rich countries, Cancer Therapy is expensive. On the other hand, in the developing countries, it may not be available at all. There is a lack of advanced technology available in the countries belonging to the developing world. Countries in the developing world are still witnessing short supply of medical personnel.
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Scientists have discovered that Caspase Independent Cell Death (CICD) led to complete killing of the cancer cells or tumours in the experimental models, and decreased the risk of both side effects and recurrence. CICD has proved useful in completely removing the tumours to kill all the cancer cells. Existing treatments including Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Radiation
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Many people throughout the world enjoy a drink or two. Whether you love a beer after work, single malt, or a glass of wine, too much too often can cause severe damage to your health. So, the fewer alcohol people drink, the lower their cancer risk. Alcohol use is one of the most important preventable
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The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an alarming increase of the number of deaths related to Malignant Mesothelioma. Malignant Mesothelioma is an asbestos related cancer that forms tissues that cover the lungs, abdomen or heart. A news report shows that today almost 3,000 people die of this disease. Although majority
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Starving cancer to death may just be the new front in confronting one of mankind’s most enduring enemies. The abnormal growth of cells that we call cancer (grouping together more than 100 types of the disease) has been ravaging the human race for millennia. The earliest recorded instances of the disease go back to the
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According to worldwide statistics of 2012, more than 14 million new cases of cancer were detected in a year. More than 8 million people died due to cancer. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death all across the world. What is more disturbing is the fact that the number of new cases are
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There has been progress made by Scientists as reports are being made that blood tests may now identify as many as eight different types of cancer and help to detect cancer early. These types of cancer can be detected at an early stage with this cancer screening test,, with even the most deadly types being
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Dr. Adem Gunes, one of our more established doctors and the medical director of Verita Life, has been in the medical industry for years. He worked in Europe, developing his skills, talent and research abilities, before finding his way to Asia. He now gives us a short briefing on cancer and some of the factors
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Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases that human beings contract. And it is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. There is extensive research on this disease to prevent its occurrence and treatment. And scientists have, to a certain extent, succeeded in developing some procedures to help survivors improve their quality of life.
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A fresh study which focused on blood cells reveals more into the ways cancer and alcohol may be related in increasing the risk of developing cancer. The study focused on how alcohol affects the body, too. Alcohol increases the risk of developing seven types of cancer, which include: Mouth, Upper Throat (phraynx), Voice Box (laryngeal),
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One of the factors that make cancer a particularly difficult disease to treat is that, unless diagnosed early, it invariably spreads to other organs in the body. Metastasis is the process of a cancer travelling to a different part of the body, away from its primary source. This is facilitated through the blood or lymph
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The use of Chemotherapy among cancer patients has become extremely common as it is used as a first choice treatment for all, regardless the types of cancer or its stage. However, scientists warn against the use of Chemotherapy for it might do more harm than good to the cancer patients. They also suggested that it
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Bacteria and Virus Use For Cancer TreatmentBy nature, bacteria and viruses have a self-amplifying property and can be tumour-selective, stimulating the immune system to kill the cancer cells. According to Dr Ramon Alemany of the Catalan Institute of Oncology in Barcelona, these properties make bacteria and viruses great anti-cancer agents. In 1890, William Coley introduced
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Usually snubbed as a stubborn weed. Dandelion roots actually have several medicinal properties. The dandelion plant has been extensively used to treat diseases in traditional medicine for centuries It is known to help treat conditions such as joint pain, loss of appetite, and bruises. It can even benefit disturbances of bowel and urine production. Rich
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Previously, research has demonstrated that rapid cancer cell division demands higher levels of sugar than healthy cells and so the question is often asked, does sugar cause cancer? The characteristics of a healthy cell compared to a cancer cell is the sugar dependency that the cancer cells desires, making sugar reduction an appropriate treatment for
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One of the problematic features of cancer is its stealthy approach. By the time most cancers are detected, they have already established themselves in the body. When symptoms of cancer appear it becomes a race to manage the malignancy before it spreads to nearby tissues or distant organs. When a cancer spreads to distant organs
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A research team provided the first empirical data documenting cancer across species. It showed that cancer mortality does not increase with body size or life span because of their sizes or how long they get to live. Actually, they observed that some larger, longer living animals may develop less cancer. They calculated elephant cancer mortality
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It has been an open secret for a long time that the pharmaceutical industry has not been very happy with the remarkable strides made by integrative or alternative medicine. Pharmaceutical companies have developed and produced most of the drugs used to treat humans today and they tend to regard the rise of alternative therapies as
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A treatment has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which works at redesigning a patient’s immune system to allow it to attack cancer cells in the body. The FDA mentioned that its decision was a “historic” moment and that medicine was “entering a new frontier”. “Living Drug” Therapy by Novartis is
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PHD student, Mahmood Faraz at the Department of Radiation Sciences, Umeå University has explained that understanding the role that genes play in either promoting or holding back tumour growth, will assist in understanding the best approach to a planned course of cancer treatment. A dissertation, authored by Farez, focussed on two genes: LRIG1 and LRIG2.
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Herbal Medicine, also known as Botanical Medicine in cancer treatment, involves using plants and plant extracts which are proven to be effective in stimulating a certain type of reaction in cancer cells. Cancer cells can adapt and become resistant to many treatments and drugs, which is what makes herbal therapy so progressive. The focus with
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Chemotherapy is one of the elementary treatment options prescribed to cancer patients. It targets rapid cancer cell division and inhibits their growth. Chemotherapy is either given on its own or in combination with other treatments like Surgery, Radiotherapy to diminish cancer cells as much as preventing the return of cancer. As a matter of fact,
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“You have cancer” are devastating words no one wants to hear. They trigger paralyzing feelings of fear, anger, and despair. While doctors try different ways of delivering the bad news, their recommended treatment options are usually the same: radiation, chemotherapy or surgery. Images of hair loss, retching, and muscle wasting can haunt cancer patients long
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Cancer remains to be one of the world’s biggest killers. The World Health Organisation estimates that one out of every six deaths worldwide is attributed to cancer. At present, there is no “one shoe fits all” treatment for cancer. The lack of a universal cure is considered to be one of the reasons behind cancer’s
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The testimonials on our website are the real-life stories from patients who are willing to share their experiences and treatment journey at Verita Life. They have done so to offer some insight and may be of hope to other cancer patients, but they are not meant to represent the journey of all patients. As you are probably aware everyone’s cancer is unique and results to all treatments are individual. Results along with treatment plans, will vary depending on each person’s medical history.
