Cancer prevention Archives

Antioxidants Unveiled: Your Cellular Bodyguards” – By Dr Harold Gunatillake An antioxidant is a compound that fights reactive molecules called free radicals that cause oxidative damage to cells and tissues. Vitamins are the most well-known nutrients that act as antioxidants. A, C, and E, selenium, and the carotenoids beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Free radicals are released as by-products of normal metabolic processes in the body. However, some external exposures, such as air pollutants, chemicals, smoking, UV rays, alcohol, pesticides, and fried foods also facilitate the production of free radicals. Hello, health enthusiasts! Welcome back to our channel. Today, we are delving into the world of antioxidants – the tiny defenders that protect our cells from harm. The term “antioxidants” gets much attention in nutrition by doctors, dietitians, supplement companies, and social media. So grab your green or black tea (loaded with antioxidants), and let’s explore why these little warriors ...

What is ‘preventative chemotherapy’ and what are the side effects? By Dr Harold Gunatillake Princess Kate was told she had cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery nine weeks ago at the private London Clinic. Princess Kate revealed the news in a video message, saying the diagnosis was a “huge shock”. Source: Getty / Chris Jackson While the exact situation is difficult to determine because the 42-year-old princess did not disclose the nature of the cancer, here is an explanation of preventative chemo. What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is the use of powerful drugs to stop cancerous cells from growing, dividing and creating more cells. There are a large number of kinds of chemotherapy, depending on the cancer, how far it has spread and the treatment regime. Because these treatments cannot distinguish between different cells, they end up killing some cells that do good, such as white blood cells, causing some side effects. Why preventative? Preventative chemotherapy ...