In the News
Broccoli stops skin cancer, claims scientists
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Broccoli: the food to fight skin cancer? Broccoli extract could be better protection against skin cancer than sunscreen, scientists claimed yesterday. They said that tests on volunteers showed that redness caused by ultraviolet rays was markedly reduced in skin treated with the extract.… continue reading
Sunlight cuts risk of many cancers
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
By Roger Dobson
Sunbathing, considered risky by skin cancer experts, may actually reduce the risk of breast and other cancers, new research has found. Some women who had higher sun exposure had their risk of advanced breast cancer reduced by almost half, according to the scientific study.… continue reading
Solarium business down after cancer patient’s campaign
Thursday, October 18, 2007
By Jane Cowan
The decision of cancer victim Clare Oliver to talk publicly from her hospital bed in Melbourne prompted the Vic Govt to tighten regulation of the solarium industry [File photo]. (The 7.30 Report) Audio: Solarium business down after cancer patient’s campaign (PM) In a posthumous victory for the campaign of the late skin cancer victim Clare Oliver, there has been a massive downturn in the use of commercial sun beds.… continue reading
Cancer education event explores environmental link
Thursday, October 18, 2007
TORONTO – Based on current incidence rates, 39% of Canadian women and 44% of Canadian men will develop cancer during their lifetime. As many as two thirds of Canadians with cancer are now exploring a wide range of natural therapies – from diet and supplements to massage therapy and visualization – to complement the conventional treatment they receive.… continue reading
The Big “D,” VITAMIN D … to prevent the Big “C”
Thursday, October 18, 2007
The level of hype and propaganda in this year’s breast cancer awareness month has risen to a new low. The American Cancer Society, as usual, appears to be absolutely worthless in all this, still failing to teach women the No. 1 way to prevent a whopping 77 percent of all cancers: Sunlight and vitamin D.… continue reading
