SAMe Is Effective In Preventing Formation Of Primary Liver Cancer In Rats
A new study investigated the effectiveness of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) in the prevention and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or primary liver cancer. SAMe, a widely available nutritional supplement, with little known side effects, was found to be effective in preventing the formation of HCC in rats. However, high enough levels of SAMe were not attainable to successfully treat established HCC. The findings are available in the August issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
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What Is Prostate Cancer? What Causes Prostate Cancer?
the progress of cancer, for instance by switching on tumor killers and turning down tumor promoters. Other studies have indicated that lack of vitamin D, a diet high in red meat may raise a person"s chances of developing prostate cancer. *Medication Some studies say there might be a link between the daily use of anti-inflammatory medicines and prostate cancer risk. A study found that statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels, may lower a person"s risk of developing prostate cancer. *Obesity A study found a clear link between obesity and raised prostate cancer risk, as well as a higher risk of metastasis and death among obese people who develop prostate cancer. *Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Men who have had gonorrhea have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer, according to research from the University of Michigan Health System. *Agent Orange Veterans exposed to Agent Orange have a 48% higher risk of prostate cancer recurrence following surgery than their unexposed peers, and when the disease comes back, it seems more aggressive, researchers say. Another study found that Vietnam War veterans who had been exposed to Agent Orange have significantly increased risks of prostate cancer and even greater risks of getting the most aggressive form of the disease as compared to those who were not exposed. What are the treatments for prostate cancer? Early stage prostate cancer If the cancer is small and contained - localized - it is usually managed by one of the following treatments: *Watchful waiting - not immediate treatment is carried out. PSA blood levels are regularly monitored. *Radical prostatectomy - the prostate is surgically removed. *Brachytherapy - radioactive seeds are implanted into the prostate. *Conformal radiotherapy - the radiation beams are shaped so that the region where they overlap is as close to the same shape as the organ or region that requires treatment, thus minimizing healthy tissue exposure to radiation. *Intensity modulated radiotherapy - beams with variable intensity are used. An advanced form of conformal radiotherapy usually delivered by a computer-controlled linear accelerator. Treatment recommendations really depend on individual cases. In general, if there is a good prognosis and the cancer is in its early stages, all options can be considered. However, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. The patient should discuss available options thoroughly with his doctor. More advanced prostate cancer If the cancer is more aggressive, or advanced, the patient may require a combination of radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Radiotherapy requires treatment on an everyday basis for up to about eight weeks. Radical surgery is also an option - the prostate is removed. Traditional surgery requires a hospital stay of up to ten days, with a recovery time that can last up to three months. Robotic keyhole surgery has the advantage just a couple of days in hospital, followed by a much shorter recover period. However, even robotic keyhole surgery may not be ideal for very elderly patients. In advanced prostate cancer hormone therapy is very effective in slowing down, and even stopping the growth of cancer cells. Even if the hormone therapy stops working after a while, there are still other options the patient will be able to discuss with his doctor, such as participating in clinical trials. Video: Da Vinci Prostatectomy This video provides an overview of the radical prostatectomy with the daVinci System from www.intuitivesurgical.com. Dr. J.H. Witt www.pznw.de St. Antonius Hospital Gronau, Germany. Related articles: *My Radical Prostatectomy - A Personal Diary *Men With Prostate Cancer Worry Less About Recurrence Than Their Spouses Do *Prostate Cancer Not Prevented By Vitamin E, Selenium And Soy In Combination *Protein Present In Prostate Cancer Cells Can Inhibit The Growth Of Tumours *Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy Significantly Prolongs Survival In Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer *Prostate Cancer New Guidelines For PSA Screening *New Biomarker For Aggressive Prostate Cancer, Study *Survival For Prostate Cancer Patients Younger Than 50 Improved By Surgery *A New Approach To Prostate Cancer Detection *Prostate Cancer And Vegetable Consumption *PSA Screening Cut Prostate Cancer Deaths By 20 Per Cent, Study Written by Christian Nordqvist Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News TodayPages: 1 [2]