Oncology
Healthy Holidays
The holidays may seem like the worst time to be sick. Or have chronic illness like cancer, it’s always on your mind. Holiday traditions lose their shine when you’re worried about your healthcare needs or those of someone you love. For patients with cancer, use these tips to help lift your holiday spirits and continue…
Read MoreFruit Pectin for Prostate Cancer
Cancer Growth is Driven by 14 Hallmarks What steps can you take to stop prostate cancer progression? The older a man is, the greater the chance he has of getting prostate cancer. Some men are at increased risk for prostate cancer. Pharmaceutical grade and researched supplements containing fruit pectin have been shown to have anti-metastatic…
Read MoreLymphoma is Driven by G.I. Dysbiosis
G.I. dysbiosis is identifiedas one of the roots of cancer. 70% of the immune system lies in our G.I. microbiome. Optimizing the microbiome is key for anyone with a cancer diagnosis. Growth and development of lymphomas, otherwise known as Lymphomagenesis, can be impacted by the microbiome. Research has demonstrated that the eradication of specific microorganismsfrom…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
There are many different types of breast cancer. Breast cancer’s type is based on which cells in the breast reproduce excessively and can become cancerous. Breast cancer types have different hormone receptors: All estrogen is metabolized in the liver. There are three types of estrogen: 2-OH, 16-OH and the most concerning is the 4-OH metabolite.…
Read MoreHow is Stress Playing a Part in Your Cancer’s Growth and Progression
Stress produces hormones which act on many cells in the Tumor Microenvironment where your cancer thrives, and ultimately these hormones promote tumor progression by activating specific receptors associated with many cancer processes. These stress hormones induce the following five of the fourteen Cancer Hallmarks described on my website: What Are Stress Hormones? They are designed…
Read MoreCancer Hallmarks Defined
Each of the 14 Cancer Hallmarks is a part of a defined set of underlying principles that use cancer phenotypes and genotypes to help us further understand complexities of cancer. Each cancer type has its own set of key traits within its hallmarks that can be treatment targets. Supporting Research: Hanahan, D. & Weinberg, R.…
Read MoreA New and Emerging Hallmark of Cancer: “Polymorphic Microbes”
The “Polymorphic Microbes” hallmark describes the cancer microbiome and includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses (microbiota) – these have a profound impact on cancer pathogenesis.
Read MoreExplanation of the Functional Oncology Tree
Explanation of the Leaves in the Tree All tumor cells have characteristics, features, attributes, and behaviors that are part of the cancer cell’s survival plan and are defined in each of these hallmarks. Each cancer has its specific hallmark attributes that contribute to its ability to thrive. Hanahan D, Weinberg RA. Hallmarks of cancer: the…
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