2006-08-29 12:17:10 · 7 answers · asked by vern 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It is hard to give you a rundown of cancer because, there are several mechanisms. I can sum it up as deranged multiplication of cells. Every tissue in the body has a repair mechanism involving cell multiplication. When unchecked, it becomes cancer.
Oxidative injury by free radicals or otherwise is one of the mechanisms of cancer formation. Putatively, antioxidants can halt this mechanism. But there is no objective evidence that any antioxidant can prevent any specific cancer. However, this is a subject of research.
2006-08-29 12:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by yday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different types of cancers (blood, bone, organ, etc) and various modalities for treating each. As a simple object lesson...cancer can oftentimes be traced back to free radicals causing oxidative stress to the cellular [lipid] membranes which can adversely impact our DNA. To neutralize or reduce this oxidation process (and also help repair the DNA), one must increase their level of antioxidants through the ingestion of fruits and vegetables (not synthetic supplements like A, C and E). The data is already very conclusive on this.
For your edification, I've posted several documents relating to this in my Yahoo Briefcase which you can freely download: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/apuzyr
There is other information there, as well, which you may find useful pertaining to high protein diets, low carb diets, building up the immune system, ideal blood tests, macular degeneration, diabetic neuropathy, free radicals and antioxidants, phytonutrients, synthetic vitamins vs whole food supplements, etc.
www.PreventionProof.com is another great resource. The research is highly credible and qualitative (published in both nutriceutical and medical journals). You will not find lame testimonials or some doctor's endorsement who is also "on the payroll".
2006-08-30 16:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by puz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YDAY had a response that I would like him to answer if he comes back on the board. If the multiplication of cells to replenish the body gets triggered on, there must also be a way in which it will shut off. The body like a computer usually has on and off functions that somehow I would imagine the brain has something to do with unless they are automatic responses that the body performs. Even in this situation there must be some sort of trigger switch. If you are there yday please give me your thoughts on this.
2006-09-01 23:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. PDQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two great must read books for persons with cancer are:
How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine - Murray
and
Beating cancer with nutrition - Quillen
Both available at discount from Alibris.com
2006-08-30 05:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antioxidants do not prevent cancer.
Read my page and testimonials.
2006-08-30 15:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a great question and I would be happy to try to explan it but I dont have time. If you email me at budhenline@yahoo.com and ask for more information I will be happy to get it to you. Bud
2006-08-31 21:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by Bud H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.yourhealthbase.com/database/a89h.htm
2006-08-31 23:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by pelancha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋