Lung Cancer Prevention For Non-Smokers Revisited: What To Do, What To Avoid

It seems we all know of someone who developed lung cancer even though they didn’t smoke, or quit in the days of 8 track tapes. Today, we sadly face this again in our own lives, with a dear friend being diagnosed with this frightening disease. Even with a goal for a cure - which we will fight for tooth and nail - the days ahead will jolt previous plans and family adventures. Read more

Lower Cancer Risk With a “Green” Lawn

Spring has arrived! For those in the north, the sound of lawn mowers and sprinklers strum heavenly chords in our souls after a long winter. We think of health and vitality as we watch our children roll in the grass, and exchange boots for bare feet. Is it possible that such a tranquil vision could be concealing a very real danger? Read more

Don’t Stress Out - Reduce Your Risk of Cancer!

We all know that “stressed out” feeling. Too much to do. Too little time.

And, we know intuitively that stress is not healthy.

But we also know that some people seem to endure endless stressful events in their lives and come out healthy. Others, faced with fewer of these events, but feeling overwhelmed nonetheless, do not fare as well. Read more

Eat Your Sunscreen! - 10 Superfoods to Lower Skin Cancer Risk

Amidst the spring shower of sunscreen advertisements, we forget there are many ways to lower our risk of developing skin cancer. What we eat can have an impact on whether we will ever have to hear those words, “you have skin cancer!” Read more

Let The Sunshine In - But How Much?

Mom always told us we needed to spend time in the sun, but watching sunscreen commercials makes us wonder if we should venture beyond the front door unless the moon is shining. Do we really need sunshine? And if so, do we dare step outside for 10 minutes without sunscreen? Read more

Ethnic Foods To Fight Breast Cancer

It is well known that people in different regions of the world have rates of breast cancer that vary considerably. Is this simply because the genetic makeup of certain populations differ? Japanese women have a low rate of breast cancer. If they move to Hawaii, their risk increases, and risk increases further yet if they move to the mainland United States. Clearly genetics alone cannot explain this. So - what does? Studies are increasingly pointing at the role of diet as one explanation. Read more

Safe Summer Grilling - Cancer Prevention Tips

What would a summer picnic be without the grill going? Yet, studies show us that eating grilled foods may raise our risk of developing cancer. As we spring into the summer months of picnics, parties, and that wonderful aroma and taste of grilled food, what can we do to celebrate the taste of the season, without raising our risk of cancer? Read more

Stress May Raise Cervical Cancer Risk: Should We Worry?

In a society where we are all “stressed out,” we can add another entry to our worry list.

Stress may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. A study published this month in “Annals of Behavioral Medicine,” found that women who felt more stressed had a poorer immune response to HPV, the virus that causes the inflammation that can lead to cervical cancer. Before losing sleep for a night, let’s look at the study. There is something we can do!” Read more

Could New Acne Treatment Cause Cancer?

My mother always says “look beneath the skin.” Great advice from a child psychologist turned stay-at-home mom for evaluating relationships, but keen advice for evaluating well-respected journalism as well. Read more

May Is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Tips To Avoid It!

According to the National Cancer Institute, there will be over a million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed in 2008. Thankfully despite this high number less than 1000 deaths are expected, but treatment and worry are considerable nonetheless. Melanoma, responsible for roughly 75% of skin cancer deaths has been steadily increasing from an incidence of 1 in 1500 in 1935, up to 1 in 84 Americans now.Given these numbers despite the widespread use of sunscreen, what can we do to lower our risk? Read more

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