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Weightlifting could play a key role in the prevention of the painful condition lymphedema, which causes swollen limbs, following breast cancer treatment.  The new research could lead to a reversal of long-running advice that breast cancer survivors should avoid lifting anything heavier than five pounds.

Researchers enrolled more than 150 breast cancer survivors in the study. Overall, they found that a slowly progressive weightlifting regimen cut the risk of developing the condition during the yearlong study by 35 percent.

Science Daily reports:

“More than 2.4 million breast cancer survivors live in the United States … The threat of lymphedema looms large as they complete treatment and transition to their new life as cancer survivors. The condition is most common following surgery to remove multiple lymph nodes near the cancerous breast; previous studies have shown that as many as 47 percent of these women later develop lymphedema, which leads to costly and often futile treatment.”

Source: Dr Mercola  View the original article here

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It seems like a kind of  no-brainer, but experts have actually done a study to figure out: 

Breast and prostate cancer patients who regularly exercise during and after cancer treatment report having a better quality of life and being less fatigued.

“Using exercise as an approach to cancer care has the potential to benefit patients both physically and psychologically, as well as mitigate treatment side effects,” says study lead author Eleanor M. Walker, M.D., division director of breast services in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Henry Ford Hospital.

“Plus, exercise is a great alternative to patients combating fatigue and nausea who are considering using supplements which may interfere with medications and chemotherapy they’re taking during cancer treatment.”

Cheryl Fallen of Gross Pointe Park, Mich., was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer while she took part in the ExCITE program. Through a mix of exercise, acupuncture and good nutrition, she didn’t experience some of the more common side-effects from treatment — nausea, fatigue, and trouble with memory.

“ExCITE offers cancer patients a way to holistically approach their cancer care by tailoring a specific exercise routine to fit the needs of the patient, whether it’s rehabilitation after surgery, or to enhance circulation or improve the immune system prior to chemotherapy or radiation,” says Fallen.

Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100520213110.htm

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It is estimate that by age 65, 50% of all men will suffer from some sort of Prostate problems. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men.

Diet is considered one of the most important controllable risk factors for inflammation and prostate diseases, including prostatitis, and prostate cancer. A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of the harmful effects of a high fat diet on the prostate.

~ Just thought you should know ~

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Another casualty of cancer has hit the books. Perhaps you have heard of MaLinda Sapp, perhaps not. She is the wife of R&B/Gospel singer and Pastor, Marvin Sapp. MaLinda was not only a wife and mother, she was also Marvin Sapp’s business manager. They say MaLinda passed away yesterday as the result of Colon Cancer. However, it’s more likely that she died as result of the treatments. Nonetheless, she leaves behind her husband and 3 young children.

Of course thousands die every day of the disease, but celebrities and/or their families just seem to get more press. In my opinion, it really doesn’t matter who it is, it is still a very sad occurrence due to all of the senseless pain and suffering they had to endure.

Our condolences go to the family and all the families that are losing the battle to cancer. My hope and prayer is that the “system” gets turned around. Again, I do believe that it’s not necessarily the cancer that kills them, but rather the result of the treatment itself. IE; Secondary infections due to NO immune system, and/or being exposed to cancer causing drugs or radiation.

More often than not, there is a cure for cancer. But the medical community and pharmaceutical community wouldn’t make money if we exposed the truth, now would they. Sadly, people will go on suffering and ultimately dying because of it until they know the truth.

If you want to know the truth you might want to watch the documentary call “A Beautiful Truth”. Here’s a glimpse.

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