Immunology: What Makes A Successful Cancer Immunotherapy?
The two sides to successful cancer immunotherapy are Unique features of the cancer that engender artificially driving cancer-specific immunity (cytotoxic CD8 T cells for example) and/or offer paths exploitable by immunotherapy (antibodies against checkpoint inhibitors such as CTLA-4 or PD-1 for example). Potential for effective cancer-specific immune responses. Cancer Features That Favor Immunotherapy Success Research shows certain cancer features are conducive...
Can Antibiotic Treatment Possibly Just Make Things Worse For The Body?
Immunity… it’s something immeasurably sacred that probably all of us, to some degree, take for granted because we’re blessed with it from birth. And yet, it’s the very essence of what keeps us alive. It serves us 24/7 protection against pathogenic bacteria and viruses that seek to destroy. Though not widely known, the immune system also operates, in large part,...
A Public Service Cancer Announcement From Ryan D. Luelf: PLEASE READ & SHARE
This Is A Public Service Announcement From Ryan D. Luelf PLEASE READ & SHARE so EVERYONE is aware of these changes going forward as we sincerely want to make a difference ??? Caroline & I are maxed out. We've reached our capacity. We can no longer keep up with the amount of people asking us questions, needing our help and simply...
Should A Cancer Patient Avoid All Types Of Intimate Activity?
Should A Cancer Patient Avoid All Types Of Intimate Activity? Well, in general the answer is no, that there is no risk to others either from the cancer or from the treatments. You should probably feel free to hug, kiss, whatever. Of course there are exceptions to every rule. If a patient has been injected with a radioactive isotope for treatment or...
Are You At Risk? How Leukemia Starts in The Body…
Leukemia develops when DNA damage occurs in white blood cells, the cells that fight pathogens and protect the body from infection. Leukemia is associated with several genetic abnormalities, including chromosome translocations ( shifting, rearranging of chromosomes ) and mutations. But how might did this DNA damage occur? Let's explore. Age. Up to 70% of leukemia cases are over the age of...
Zinc Deficiency: 2 Billion People With Increased Risk Of Cancer Because Of It?
Zinc is a mineral required by the body to support immune function and assist in various cellular activities. Unfortunately, an estimated 25% of the world’s population (about 2 billion people) has a zinc deficiency. Experts believe the primary reason for zinc deficiency is an inadequate diet. A diet high in sugar and carbohydrates prevents the body from properly absorbing zinc. Phytic...
Can These 6 Nutrients Skyrocket Your Bodily Health?
1. Zinc. Zinc stimulates the immune system by increasing the effectiveness of T-cells. Only 15-25 mg per day is recommended (an excess of zinc can actually decrease functioning of your immune system), so it is better to rely on food sources instead of a supplement. Good sources of zinc are oysters, red meat, poultry, fish, beans, nuts, pumpkin seeds, lentils,...
Vitamin D: Is It A Possible Cancer-Crusher?
Members of the holistic health community have been talking about the connection between vitamin D and cancer prevention and survival for a long time. And this year (2016), a landmark study in PLOS ONE found that women over 55 with blood concentrations of vitamin D higher than 40ng/ml, had a 67% lower risk of cancer compared women with levels lower than 20ng/ml. “We have quantitated the...
Eating African Dishes May Help Greatly Lower Risk Of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. And rates of colon cancer are much higher in Western countries (Europe, Canada, the U.S. and Australia) than in Africa or the Far East. The rate of colon cancer is over 16 times higher in African Americans than in rural South Africans (65 in 100k people in...
Is Diet Soda No Pain, ALL GAIN? Is It Really Bad For Your Weight
Sweet taste without the calories sounds like a perfect example of no pain, all gain but unfortunately cumulative data suggests otherwise. A poster child for unintended consequences, diet soda (Diet drink) typically contains a type of non-caloric artificial sweetener, Sugar substitute called Aspartame, e.g., NutraSweet or Equal (sweetener). Unintended consequences in the form of not just weight gain but...
