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“BCG also increases anti-inflammatory cytokines in the brain, thereby reducing neuroinflammation. The new study involved 1,371 patients (average age, 68 years) with bladder cancer who received various agents as intravesical chemotherapy.”

“People who undergo radiation therapy for head and neck cancers often experience oral mucositis – inflammation and ulceration of the mouth and throat that makes speaking, chewing, and swallowing difficult.”

“There have been other studies estimating that up to 35 % of all cancer deaths worldwide have been reported to be avoidable through adjustments to lifestyle such as physical activity and dietary habits. This does not even take into account the preventable dietary lifestyle factors.”

“The current work builds on a major study conducted six years ago by Harvard and Ohio State universities that found men who ate two or more half-cup servings of broccoli per week had a 44 percent lower incidence of bladder cancer compared to men who ate less than one serving each week."”

“FTA: > A common genetic variant that affects one in three people appears to significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer from the consumption of processed meat, according to a new study.”

“For each additional 10 grams of daily fiber intake during early adulthood breast cancer risk dropped by 13%.”

“FTA: > Clinical trial patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who had high levels of vitamin D in their bloodstream prior to treatment with chemotherapy and targeted drugs, survived longer, on average, than patients with lower levels of the vitamin, researchers report.”

“FTA: > A higher intake by postmenopausal women of the natural antioxidant lycopene, found in foods like tomatoes, watermelon and papaya, may lower the risk of renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, scientists report.”

“FTA: > Postmenopausal women with diverse gut bacteria exhibit a more favorable ratio of estrogen metabolites, which is associated with reduced risk for breast cancer, compared to women with less microbial variation, according to a new study.”

“If confirmed in clinical trials, creatine could become a simple and inexpensive way to support immunotherapy strategies for cancer treatment. In episode #100, Dr. Darren Candow breaks down the optimal creatine protocol for supporting strength, brain health, and longevity.”