According to breastcancer.org: About 1 in 8 U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 57,650 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. … Continued
8 Serving (Courtesy of Ted’s Recipes) 2 cups uncooked quinoa (rinsed and drained) 3 cups seedless cucumbers circular cut 1 medium size onion cut half moon and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 ½ tablespoon crushed red peppers 1 cup rice vinegar ¼ cup sesame oil ¼ cup canola oil 4 tablespoons tamari … Continued
Why do peas have such a bad reputation? They’re a good source of several vitamins, including vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin K. They’re also a great source of B vitamins and provide some important minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. And they can be quite tasty! If you don’t believe us, try this … Continued
Serves 4-5http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com Salad:18 ounces firm tofu, drained/squeezed dry2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed1 cup fresh basil, shreddedspices: cayenne, black pepperoptional: 1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
Keith Block, MD Arimidex (anastrozole), Aromasin (exemestane) and Femara (letrozole) are aromatase inhibitors (AIs) used to treat post-menopausal breast cancer patients whose cancer is estrogen receptor positive. These medications block aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgens to estrogen, thus reducing the risk of cancer recurrence in this population. However, aromatase inhibitors come with unwanted side … Continued
Keith Block, MD Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been touted in several recent studies as having the potential to reduce the risk of cancer in people taking it to control their disease. Metformin (Glucophage) helps control both insulin levels and the amount of glucose produced by the … Continued
Keith I. Block, MD When scheduling a health exam or procedure, most patients make their appointments based on convenience and availability. Research suggests there’s something else they should take into account: Timing. Timing, as in the administration of any drugs they may be given, and timing, as in their own “biological clocks.” We now know … Continued
By Keith Block, MD According to the Colon Cancer Alliance, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2012, 143,460 people will be diagnosed and that 51,690 will die from colon cancer in the United … Continued