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 Lifestyle Research Updates
February 2014 Cancernet.co.uk
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 Aspirin appears only helps people with certain genes |  Studies have shown that regular low does aspirin helps reduce the risk of bowel cancer relapse. It does have its down sides particularly indigestion so it is not universally recommended. A recent study presented at ASCO GI showed that its regular use did not improve outcomes among patients with colorectal cancers with mutations of the PIK3CA gene. This is another example of how genetic testing may be able to direct adjuvant (lifestyle) interventions - read more |
| Study show how genetics and lifestyle have important interactions |  A paper published in the American Journal of Pathology has relieved a fascinating insight into how some people are more susceptible to carcinogens than others - in this case acetaldehyde, a by-product of alcohol. Cells with the genetic mutations of BRCA2 and PALB2 found it difficult to repair the damage caused by this chemical whereas those without the defects repaired the damage - More about alcohol and cancer |
| Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy help insomnia |  A study 111 cancer patients with insomnia were randomly assigned to a cognitive-behavioral therapy program consisting of eight weekly 90-minute sessions or a mindfulness-based stress reduction program consisting of eight weekly 90-minute sessions and a 6-hour weekend silent retreat - The results showed a significant improvement in sleep patterns in both groups - read more
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Yoga reduces markers of inflammation and helps fatigue
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 An RCT from Ohio involved 12 weeks of a yoga intervention or standard follow up for 200 women with breast cancer. It showed a significant reduction in markers of inflammation including interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and improvements in vitality and fatigue scales - find a yoga class in your area
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Pomi-T study given prominent exposure on Channel 5 news after NCRI conference
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 A further analysis of the double blind RCT Pomi-T study presented at the NCRI conference last November again generated strong interest from the media
View channel 5 TV news clip
This new data showed that men on the polyphenol rich whole food supplement were 30% more likely to stay on surveillance compared to placebo ..More about study
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| New iphone app launched to calculate and display PSA doubling time |  The rate of rise of PSA (potential PSA doubling time - PSAdt) is a much more sensitive measure of disease progression over a single level. The trouble, is it is difficult to calculate especially with varying time points between assays. This novel iphone app calculates the PSAdt within seconds. Not only that it produces an easily readable graph of both the PSA and PSAdt so you can easily see if an intervention is working - you can then email the graph to a computer to print out or physician to aid discussion - read more |
| Smoking after cancer diagnosis substantially increases death risk |  Research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention looked at 1,600 participants had been diagnosed with cancer. They found that compared to men who did not smoke after a cancer diagnosis, those who smoked after diagnosis had a 59 percent higher risk of death from all causes. The association for lung cancer but was also seen in those with stomach cancer, colorectal and bladder cancer - help to quit |
| Obesity and smoking linked to breast implant failure |  Research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons showed that women who were obese or smoked had a three fold higher rate of failure following breast reconstructive surgery. What's more, the study involving15,000 women, aged 40 to 60, showed that this failure rate occurred soon after surgery requiring implant loss and re-surgery. Authors suggest it is very important that all women stop smoking before surgery particularly those who are overweight. - Lifestyle tips to loose weight
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Could broccoli help restore joint health?
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sts on mice and cells showed that a chemical present not just in broccoli but also in Brussels sprout and cabbage called glucoraphanin is taken by our body and turns it into sulforaphane, a compound that can protect our joints. Researchers will ask 20 volunteers to eat super-dosed broccoli, a cross between a regular broccoli and a wild relative from Sicily, everyday before surgeons will repair their badly arthritic knees.
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Broccoli positively effects your genetic expression
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Study shows that the healthy polyphenols and phytochemicals in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables alters the way our genes are expressed - damping down the genes that promote cancer and promoting the genes that fight it - see a video about the trial
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| Online micro-nutritional testing - optimise your nutritional status |  Most top athletes measure their body's essential micro-nutrients to ensure they have the correct nutritional balance for optimal performance. These tests are now available for everyone especially those concerned about or who have survived cancer. A online micro-nutrient service has been developed by cancernet which measures over 50 of the bodies essential micro-nutrients and anti-cancer enzymes (read evidence base). The results of the detailed blood test are issued with a comprehensive bespoke advice programme which empowers the recipient to a diet and lifestyle which corrects deficiencies and lowers excesses to restore optimal nutritional status - read more about micro-nutrient testing |
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Lifestyle and Cancer - the facts
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 The 2011 edition of Lifestyle and Cancer dispells the myths by providing clear evidence based advice, to help readers cope with side effects, speed up recovey and reduce the risk of relapse after cancer Order online
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Read foreword by Paula Radcliffe Free Chapter - Avoiding carcinogens
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