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Cancer incidence in the USA could double by 2050 – (05-23-02)

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Cancer incidence in the USA could double by 2050, report predicts

While many would view this with a pessimistic attitude, reports like this always encourage me to continue to hop up on my soapbox and educate patients on how to lower their risk of cancer. We now have so much info on prevention for all the major cancers that rising cancer incidence is unacceptable. Major organizations like the American Cancer Society need to drop all the political fecal material and start to push prevention. A cure is important, but lets face it–prevention is much, much easier, cheaper and safer. The Journal : Current Issue –

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Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest on the planet – (07-14-03)

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Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and Survival in a Greek Population

I still strongly believe that a Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest on the planet and research bears this out. It has been shown to be far more effective at lowering risk for as well as managing chronic conditions that the ADA or the AHA diets. Keep in mind that many national organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetic Association and the American Heart Association are highly political, and their guidelines/recommendations are formed by a panel. These panels frequently contain members of organizations such as the Dairy Council and reps from some of the major processed food companies (Kellogg, Nabisco…). Thus, any recommendations given are “softened” by the business interests of these member organizations.

NEJM — Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and Survival in a Greek Population.

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PREVENT ORAL CANCER BY USING ONIONS AND GARLIC – (04-30-07)

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Onion and garlic use and human cancer

Before you read this article, we need a quick review on odds ratios. Basically, an odds ratio of 1 means the intervention had no effect, good or ill. Greater than 1 means the intervention increased the risk of something. Less than one means it protected. So an odds ratio of 0.5 means the risk was cut in half. With this knowledge, look at the odds ratio for increased onion and garlic use. Staggering is the only word for it. Massive reductions in oral cancer risk–almost eliminating it.

So, think we’ll be seeing this info on all American Cancer Society materials? How bout a “race for the garlic and onion…” Hearing testimonials from a middle aged man on how he never got oral cancer because he loves garlic just isn’t as heartbreaking, huh?

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