Bladder cancer risk factors and causes including the urinary microbiome role in DNA mutations
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How to climb out of the cancer diagnosis black hole
The signs and symptoms of bladder cancer, its diagnosis and how to climb out of the cancer diagnosis black hole of despair.
What the Hell is cancer immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a new cancer therapy that is more targeted than chemotherapy. This post examines the history of immunotherapy, what it is and my experience.
How I learned to stop worrying and love chemotherapy
In 2019, I found the decision to undertake chemotherapy (chemo) difficult. My oncologist clarified that it was like an insurance policy with no guarantees that my cancer would not return. I was traumatised from the lengthy stay in hospital and adjusting to the neobladder. I went into the treatment believing it would poison me instead.… Continue reading How I learned to stop worrying and love chemotherapy
Under the knife – bladder cancer surgery
Surgery in the form of transurethral resection of a bladder tumour (TURBT) or cystectomy (bladder removal) is integral to treating most people with bladder cancer. After bladder removal, you must also choose between the type of urinary diversion, including a neobladder or incontinent diversion. The type of surgery depends on the stage of the cancer.… Continue reading Under the knife – bladder cancer surgery
The role of diet and the gut microbiome in cancer treatment
The science shows that a healthy diet lowers cancer risk and enhances treatment. But adhering to these directives can be tricky unless you understand the mechanism. And it appears that the mechanism is once more directly related to the gut microbiome. I found that understanding the mechanism that controls and regulates the immune systems is… Continue reading The role of diet and the gut microbiome in cancer treatment
The best supplements for healing from cancer
The role of supplements in cancer prevention and treatment, such as immunotherapy, is controversial. Many see supplements as an alternative to conventional western medical medicine. Others see them as a waste of money, either unproven scientifically or all available through a balanced diet. You only have to look at the weekly catalogue from chemist chain… Continue reading The best supplements for healing from cancer
The best diet for cancer prevention and healing
The old adage that you are what you eat has never been more true than for cancer. It may not be the only cause or the only treatment, but it can play a fundamental role in outcomes. There is no doubt about the role of the Western diet in cancer development and the benefits of… Continue reading The best diet for cancer prevention and healing
How sleep affects cancer risk and treatment
Poor sleep is associated with chronic disease and not getting enough sleep. I’ve always been a poor sleeper, but I’ve worked on improving it. I wear blue-light-blocking glasses after sundown in the evening. I either get 30 minutes of early morning light before 8 am or wear light therapy glasses in winter. However, the single… Continue reading How sleep affects cancer risk and treatment
The best exercise for healing from cancer
Exercising and a good diet may not be enough to prevent you from getting cancer in the first place. But once you get it, it puts you in a much better position to heal than if you are overweight, unfit and eating poorly. Without a foundation of good health, the body cannot cope with the… Continue reading The best exercise for healing from cancer