It is hard to stage pancreatic cancer accurately by imaging tests. People with pancreatic cancer may have several treatment options. Depending on the type and stage, pancreatic cancer may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.

Locally advanced cancers of the pancreas are those that have grown too far to be completely removed by surgery, but have not yet reached distant parts of the body.

Surgery may be used alone or in combination with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Doctors may use radiation to destroy cancer cells that remain in the area after surgery. Read the rest of this entry →

The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male reproductive system, and exists directly under the bladder; in front of the rectum .Rates of detection of prostate cancers vary widely across the world. Prostate cancer occurs, when cells within the prostate grow uncontrollably, creating small tumors .Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, and a gland in the male reproductive system.

Statistics indicate that genetics is definitely a factor in prostate cancer risk. Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men. Symptoms of prostate cancer may include Problems passing urine, such as pain, difficulty starting or stopping the stream, or dribbling. The patient gets up at night more often to urinate. Lack of vitamin D, a diet high in red meat may raise a person’s chances of developing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer treatment often depends on the stage of the cancer. Knowing the cancer stage helps the doctor define prognosis. It also helps when selecting which therapies to use. Treatment options for prostate cancer with intent to cure are primarily surgery and radiation therapy. If the cancer is more aggressive, or advanced, the patient may require a combination of radiotherapy and hormone therapy.

Soybeans have a really good composition that includes of 42% of protein, 33% carbohydrates and only 20% fat. Not only Diabetes but many health benefits are attributed to soy like decreasing cholesterol level and decreasing the risk of heart diseases but recently, research has shown that soy products have a great impact on cancer prevention. Looks like soy products have the ability to fight with cancer and have the ability to interfere with development of cancerous tumors.

Soy contains a large amount of phytochemicals.The phytochemicals in soy protein are a number of polyphenols that is also known as isoflavones. Phytochemicals are developed by nature for the protection of plants against insects that cause damage to the plants, it is also used for protection of diseases and environmental stress for the plants. These Phytochemical molecules are the substance or the thing that gives fruits and vegetables their brilliant colors, give the smell to garlic and great taste to tea.

The list of Soy products according to their isoflavones are as under:

1. Soybean flour is very high in polyphenols and in proteins also and is made from roasted soybeans that were grounded into a fine powder. It is also used in making a variety of daily products such as baked goods and breads.
2. Soybeans are first dry roasted, then lightly boiled and then they can be eaten.
3. Miso is a fermented paste that is made from soybeans and a fermenting agent based on rice.
4. Soy sauce is made from soybeans that are fermented and mixed with other ingredients. Since soy sauce is fermented only a tiny amount of the polyphenols remain.
5. Soybean oil soybean oil have been highly refined and hydrogenated and it contains no polyphenols. Soybean oil can be used in cooking because of its high boiling point.

By eating a healthy balanced diet and eating soy products our body can have a number of phytochemicals that is good for cancer prevention.

Preliminary human studies suggest that regular consumption of garlic, particularly unprocessed garlic may help to reduce the risk of developing several types of cancer including gastric and colorectal malignancies.

Some studies use multi-ingredient products so it is difficult to determine if garlic alone may play a beneficial role. Further well designed human clinical trials are needed to conclude whether eating garlic or taking garlic supplements may prevent or treat cancer.