We humans are born with a natural preference for sweet flavors, so it is not surprising that we enjoy our desserts. We do, however, tend to overindulge in them. It is said that we need to experience on our tongues all five of the basic tastes – sweet, salty, sour, bitter and pungent to feel … Continued

One in three American men with prostate cancer is treated with hormonal therapy – medications to suppress the testosterone that drives prostate cancer growth. These therapies represent a marvelous advance in prostate cancer treatment, increasing 5-year survival from 68% to 99% over the past 25 years. Still, they are not without possible problems — from … Continued

Patients and their doctors often wonder if there is a real benefit to change your diet or start taking supplements after a cancer diagnosis. The answer is yes. According to a new study – with 1600+ colorectal cancer patients — if the change you make means adding more omega-3 fats from fish and fish oil … Continued

Discussions of food and cancer prevention in the media have long suffered from the whiplash effect. One week a study comes out saying that a specific food or beverage doubles cancer risk. Two weeks later, another states the complete opposite, asserting it’s a superfood that cuts your cancer risk in half! The result? Confused public … Continued

Every so often, articles on the internet question the dangers of foods that we recognize as having health and nutritional value. In a recent post by a patient, soy milk safety was questioned because of certain statements made on a website. Since we always respect patient concerns and questions — recognizing our responsibility to stay … Continued

Research has recently uncovered a number of health benefits from consuming nuts, from helping control blood sugar to lowering cholesterol and providing protein. Different types yield different dividends: Almonds provide calcium and omega 3 fatty acids, and Brazil nuts offer a source of selenium. A study in British Journal of Cancer, June 2016, reports uncovering … Continued

Research has recently uncovered a number of health benefits from consuming nuts from helping to control blood sugar, to lowering cholesterol, and providing protein. Different types yield different dividends: Almonds provide calcium and omega 3 fatty acids, and Brazil nuts offer a source of selenium. A study in British Journal of Cancer, June 2016, reports uncovering … Continued

Chemotherapy patients face an intimidating list of side effects, especially those with advanced disease who must go through multiple regimens.  At the Block Center, using supplements is one of the ways that we help patients avoid chemotherapy-induced fatigue and improve their overall quality of life. A large number of supplements have published clinical trial data … Continued

An old clinical study has initiated a new discussion about whether polyunsaturated fat is really better for your heart than saturated fat.  Replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fats high in linoleic acid (corn, safflower, soybean, sunflower, cottonseed oils) was a mainstay of dietary advice to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease for many years.  Recently, … Continued

We are happy to introduce the translated publication of Dr Block’s book, Life Over Cancer, into Korean. The book was translated by staff members of Holon Cancer Immune Center in Seoul, led by Dr Jong-Gyun Lee. The Holon Center’s website is http://www.isongdo.com. Publication of the volume was carried out by FirForest Publishing in Seoul, Korea … Continued