I had a friend die of (lung) cancer about 7 months ago. Another friend of mine is currently on route to the hospital for a third surgical procedure to remove a cancerous growth from his bladder (not exactly the bladder but some tube that connects to the bladder).
I've done some of my own research, and this second friend has done quite a bit as well. We've come across some information suggesting such preventative measures as increasing vitamins A, C and (non-supplemental) D, as well as the strategy of increasing beta-carotine (sic?), which apparently transforms into one of these vitamins (D, I think), but I'd like to hear about any other suggestions.
Believe it or not, there are some preventative properties associated with the cannabinoids--not very well documented, and research in this area has not been well-funded, but the endocannabinoid system is another area to look into.
Apparently even drinking vegetable juice--V8 type stuff--can go a long way in helping in this regard, greatly due to what it can provide in the vitamins previously mentioned.
If anybody has heard of any good alternative approaches to cancer PREVENTION or--more unlikely--cancer ELIMINATION then I would like to hear about it.
On a personal note, due to the troubles encountered by these friends I am skeptically hoping that I might be able to quit smoking by my 40th birthday--coming this May 27th. Obviously, doing such would greatly enhance my own chances of avoiding such a ghastly fate. I am certainly interested in any information that might benefit my friend or anyone else that I might encounter in the future who develops such a horrible problem.
Prevention makes the most sense. I may or may not start to live more wisely. Elimination sounds more miraculous, to me, but anything suggested will be looked into and I will report what I come up with via any suggestions in this area.
Sorry for the length.
A serious matter, no doubt.
Perhaps some of you know more about potential Chinese remedies or other alternative appoaches that have been missed by me and mine.
Further, I understand that there are many different forms and kinds of cancer--e.g. the brainstem gliomas that have been recently discussed on the forum--but I am anxious to learn whatever I can on the entire topic.
My own choices are mine to bear.
Maybe others can benefit from whatever I might learn.
I've done some of my own research, and this second friend has done quite a bit as well. We've come across some information suggesting such preventative measures as increasing vitamins A, C and (non-supplemental) D, as well as the strategy of increasing beta-carotine (sic?), which apparently transforms into one of these vitamins (D, I think), but I'd like to hear about any other suggestions.
Believe it or not, there are some preventative properties associated with the cannabinoids--not very well documented, and research in this area has not been well-funded, but the endocannabinoid system is another area to look into.
Apparently even drinking vegetable juice--V8 type stuff--can go a long way in helping in this regard, greatly due to what it can provide in the vitamins previously mentioned.
If anybody has heard of any good alternative approaches to cancer PREVENTION or--more unlikely--cancer ELIMINATION then I would like to hear about it.
On a personal note, due to the troubles encountered by these friends I am skeptically hoping that I might be able to quit smoking by my 40th birthday--coming this May 27th. Obviously, doing such would greatly enhance my own chances of avoiding such a ghastly fate. I am certainly interested in any information that might benefit my friend or anyone else that I might encounter in the future who develops such a horrible problem.
Prevention makes the most sense. I may or may not start to live more wisely. Elimination sounds more miraculous, to me, but anything suggested will be looked into and I will report what I come up with via any suggestions in this area.
Sorry for the length.
A serious matter, no doubt.
Perhaps some of you know more about potential Chinese remedies or other alternative appoaches that have been missed by me and mine.
Further, I understand that there are many different forms and kinds of cancer--e.g. the brainstem gliomas that have been recently discussed on the forum--but I am anxious to learn whatever I can on the entire topic.
My own choices are mine to bear.
Maybe others can benefit from whatever I might learn.
