Surviving Cancer Articles
Below you will find articles that discuss many ways to improve your health, combat chemicals that can have lasting effects, and how to overcome a cancer diagnosis. We aim to provide as much holistic and alternative medicine information as necessary so that you can make informed decisions when fighting cancer. In addition, we have interviews with cancer survivors and cancer experts.Â
An Open Discussion About CT Scans
CT scans are amazing tools. They can reveal hidden damage, guide surgeons in the middle of life-saving procedures, and give doctors answers they simply can’t get any other way. But like most powerful tools, they come with trade-offs. And once you add in the dyes used for “contrast,” the risks climb a little higher.
A Simple Checklist to Take With You to Your Doctor’s Appointment
The fear, the confusion — it all hits at once. And before you have a chance to catch your breath or wrap your head around the diagnosis, you’re being asked to make choices that could determine the rest of your life.
The Importance of A Second Opinion
The fear, the confusion — it all hits at once. And before you have a chance to catch your breath or wrap your head around the diagnosis, you’re being asked to make choices that could determine the rest of your life.
Enjoy Healthy Eating Even on Vacation: The Templeton List Can Help
The Templeton List makes it simple to find restaurants that prioritize high-quality ingredients that support your dietary goals.
As Summertime Heats Up, So Does Your Exposure to MOLD
Mold not only poses respiratory health concerns, but is a known carcinogen; summer heat temperatures only exacerbate this threat further.
Voices of Healing: Reader Impact from ‘I Used to Have Cancer’
When I set out to write the story of my fight with cancer, my goal was to offer hope and guidance to those navigating their own battle. Here’s what readers have to say!
Overcoming the Odds: Dr. Marcia Schaefer’s Dual Journey Through Thyroid and Melanoma Cancer
With no symptoms and normal thyroid panel results, it was an ordinary dental visit that was her first clue of what was later diagnosed as metastatic thyroid cancer. And then it got worse.
Frankincense: A Powerful and Natural Ally Against Cancer
Studies have highlighted its ability to target cancerous cells while sparing healthy ones, offering hope for non-toxic, non-invasive cancer therapies.
How Our Modern American Diet Fuels Our Risk of Cancer
Don’t become another SAD statistic. The truth is that there IS something you can do the very next time you sit down to a meal to decrease your risk of cancer.
True or False? Sunscreen Chemicals Can Enter the Bloodstream Within 26 Seconds
Have you heard the claim that 60% of skincare products like sunscreen can penetrate into the bloodstream in just 26 seconds?
Shedding Light on New Cancer Treatments: Photo Dynamic vs. Sono Photo Dynamic Therapy
Both photo dynamic therapy (PDT) and sono photo dynamic therapy (SPDT) target cancer, sparing healthy tissue with fewer side effects than chemo or radiation.
Sulforaphane as An Ally Against Liver and Bile Duct Cancer
When you munch on broccoli or kale, you are actually taking in this potency compound that fights cancer!
Vitamin C and Olive Oil: Better Together
Together, this dynamic duo can unlock dormant “ghost genes” within our bodies which may play an integral part in fighting disease.
Beyond Doctor’s Orders: Gaining Control Over Your Personal Health Journey
Seeking a second opinion in cancer, self-help strategies, and finding alternative health practitioners—all answered here!
Green Warriors: The Top 5 Houseplants for Your Home
Transform your home into a sanctuary of health with these top five houseplant recommendations.
Unlocking the Secrets of the p53 Gene
The p53 gene is like a bodyguard against cancer. Keeping it strong with healthy lifestyle choices can really make a difference in staying cancer-free.
Beyond Hyperbaric: The New Heroes in Cancer Care
When you’re standing face to face with the enemy – in this case, cancer — it helps to understand your enemy’s weak spot. Oxygen is the enemy of cancer.
The Cortisol-Cancer Connection
New research reveals a shocking truth: high stress levels quadruple the risk of cancer death, underscoring the deadly impact of prolonged stress.
Lights Out: The Unseen Dangers of Artificial Light and Cancer
Is the artificial light that keeps our evenings bright and our streets lit silently boosting our cancer risk?
Chokeberries: An Unexpected Superfood and Ally Against Cancer
According to MedicineNet.com, chokeberries rank even higher as nutritional superpowers than their more famous berry counterpart!
Strength in Stories: The Healing Power of Community Support
Cancer can be a lonely road, but not when you have a community that understands what you’re going through. Find help here!
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