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An Oncology Nutritionist Shares 5 'Cancer-Fighting' Breakfast Foods: Whole Grain Rolled Oats, More

What you eat is a key part of maintaining your wellbeing, especially as you grow older and your susceptibility to various diseases rises. While no individual food possesses the magical ability to prevent cancer entirely, many experts concur that including nutrient-dense choices in your daily diet can considerably reduce risk factors. We have compiled a list of five nutritious breakfast foods endorsed by cancer nutritionists, dietitians, and other health professionals.

US to hit 2 million annual new cancer cases for the first time

The number of cancer cases is expected to cross the two million mark in 2024 — the first time — according to estimates by the American Cancer Society. Just over 2 million new cancer cases are projected from 2024 as more than 611,000 deaths occurred last year, according to the American Cancer Society’s yearly report, published Friday in its medical journal “CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.” That equates to 5,500 daily cancer diagnoses, as cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. overall.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S.. Each year about 300,000 cases are diagnosed, with about 70% being HR-positive and HER2-negative. While early-stage cases often respond well to treatment, only 1 in 3 people with metastatic breast cancer survive more than 5 years, highlighting the urgent need for improved tumor-targeted therapies. The FDA has approved a new treatment for patients with a common form.

Scientists Determine If Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer

Over the last 10 years, you may have heard rumblings about whether the radio waves emitted from your cell phone are capable of causing cancer. Now, a new review commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) sets the record straight on if cell phones cause cancer. A systematic review focused on studies of brain cancer and other cancers of the central nervous system—including glioma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma,
pituitary tumors, and more.

Doctors Share 8 Supplements That Could Fight And Prevent Cancer Risk Over 40: Garlic, Flax Seed

Maintaining a healthy diet that provides your body with ample nutrients in crucial to your overall disease prevention. Proper nutrition not only supports your overall health but also plays a critical role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer. While it’s important to limit your intake of certain, particular unhealthy foods, the good news is that there are also many foods and supplements you can add to your diet to help prevent cancer.

Many cooking oils in your diet are now being linked to cancer

When we talk about the prevention and management of cancer, we don’t usually think that diet changes would be helpful. But a recent study suggests that ifferent types of cooking oils, may play a role in slowing tumor growth in cancer patients. Experts at UCLA focused on men with early-stage prostate cancer and observed notable differences in tumor progression based on dietary habits. The findings could pave the way for lifestyle changes to complement cancer treatment strategies.

Surgeon General warns alcohol consumption raises cancer risk
even at low levels

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to require health warning labels that inform consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer. Murthy released a new advisory detailing how drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing seven types of cancer. "Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer behind tobacco and obesity," Murthy, who will leave office later this month, told NPR.

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