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A glass of pomegranate juice every day may help men with recurrent prostate cancer live longer, as the sweet red juice protects healthy cells from damage, inhibits proliferation of cancer cells and even kills.

These were some of the findings of a study of the Jonsson Cancer Center at UCLA and published in Clinical Cancer Research.

It took 54 months to PSA (prostate specific antigen) tests to duplicate content levels in patients with recurrent prostate cancer who drank pomegranate juice after surgery or radiation treatment, researchers reported.

PSA is a protein marker for prostate cancer and the fastest increase levels of PSA in the blood of men after treatment are more likely to relapse with prostate cancer.

The antioxidant potential would be responsible, the research team, led by Allan Pantuck, an associate professor in the Department of Urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, conducted additional experiments to examine the antioxidant properties of the juice pomegranate.

“The Pomegranate is high in antioxidants and there is evidence that inflammation plays an important role in prostate cancer, Pantuck said.

Like vitamin C and other antioxidants, ellagic acid is a major antioxidant in pomegranate juice, defends attacks by oxygen molecules that are added to cell groups, proteins and fats, thus altering their biological function.

Although results are encouraging, Dr. Pantuck stressed that more research is needed to confirm the biological role of the pomegranate in delaying or preventing recurrence of prostate cancer in men.

The odds of detecting cancer before it spreads increase if regularly performs certain tests for detection and analysis. Many cancers can be treated more easily when found early. The analysis is done and the frequency with which they are performed on your age, medical history and risk factors like family history and lifestyle.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer after lung cancer deaths. But colorectal cancer is detected early, can be treated.

The men and older women are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than younger people. From age 50, you should get regular colorectal cancer analysis.

Tell your doctor if you have polyps or if any of your family has had colorectal cancer, cancer breast or ovarian cancer or uterine cancer. If so, you may need to be performed more frequently analysis and when younger. There are several effective analysis, used individually or together, for colorectal cancer screening. Each has its advantages and disadvantages

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. If you are at high risk of developing breast cancer, talk to your doctor about whether you should take medication to reduce their risk. Although the preventive drugs may reduce the risk in some women, too can cause blood clots and uterine cancer.

Women age 50 and older have increased risk of breast cancer than women younger. If your sister or mother affected by breast cancer, your risk is even greater. Get a mammogram every year or two, can help detect the disease early,
when it is easier to control. Mammograms have some risks. You may not find all types of cancer breast may also show that you have a cancer that has not really. These results false positive may lead to unnecessary biopsies.

Cervical Cancer

All women who are or have been sexually active are at risk of developing cervical cancer, unless it has been completely removed the uterus. Most deaths from cervical cancer can be prevented if discovered and treated early. To detect cervical cancer using Pap smears.

Women need to get a Pap smear at least every 3 years, and women more risk of developing this cancer in need more often.

A woman has an increased risk of developing cervical cancer if:

• Has had an STD.
• Has had more than one sexual partner.
• Has had previously abnormal Pap smears.

Your doctor may suggest that longer done Pap analysis if:

• Are older than 65 years, has previously had normal results of Pap tests and no increased risk for other reasons.
• Has had a hysterectomy.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is more common in men over 50 years. It may also have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer if your father or brother had prostate cancer.

The analysis, like the PSA test (prostate specific antigen) blood test or a digital rectal examination can help detect prostate cancer, but these tests also carry risks. Sometimes produce false positive results, which can lead to suffering
avoidable anxiety and unnecessary biopsies and treatments. It remains unclear whether these tests save lives.

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer includes cancer of the lips, tongue, pharynx and mouth. Most oral cancers occur in people over 40 who smoke or drink alcohol.

People who are long exposed to sunlight are at risk of developing cancer of the lips. You can help prevent oral cancer if you stop smoking and abusing alcohol. If you spend a lot time outside, use sunscreen on the lips. If you smoke or abuse alcohol snuff, you should have your dentist will examine your mouth for signs of oral cancer during your regular dental checkups. You should also visit your dentist more often.