How Ethnicity & Gender Affect Cancer Incidence & Mortality Rates
Recent research into the incidence and mortality rates for some of the most common cancers within several ethnic groups in California reveals marked differences within the ethnic groups. Although some of the factors affecting the differences within the groups might be genetic, certain cancers seem strongly correlated to lifestyle factors. Examples include the role that diet plays in prostate and stomach cancer; smoking in lung cancer; and screening for early detection in prostate, cervix, colorectal and breast cancer. In addition,...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
The Nutrient That Can Help You Lose Weight, Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
What Is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber comes from the portion of plants that is not digested by enzymes in the intestinal tract. Different types of plants have varying amounts and kinds of fiber. Pectin and gum are water-soluble fibers found inside plant cells. They slow the passage of food through the intestines but do nothing to increase fecal bulk. Beans, oat bran, fruit and vegetables contain soluble fiber. In contrast, fibers in cell walls are water insoluble. Such fibers...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Prostate Cancer: Is Surgery REALLY the Most Effective Treatment?
Prostate cancer is an age-related illness and is the leading cancer in males. Thankfully, most prostate cancer is not fatal and is amenable to early diagnosis and treatment. Most doctors dealing with this problem are walking a fine line between (1) whether to treat the patient, (2) how to treat the patient, and (3) how to balance the treatment, particularly as it occurs frequently in an elderly population. As a radiation oncologist, I find the decision a little easier than...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
What the Future Looks Like for Cancer in the US
Some Good News In spite of the aging of the population, overall mortality rates from cancer have stabilized. This is true in all groups of our population except black males. Not only has the death rate stabilized, but the incidence of most cancers in our population is also declining; only a few have increased. According to www.cancercontrol.com, cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and colon/rectum accounted for more than half of all cancer deaths in the United States in...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Cancer: Aggressive Treatment or None at All?
Over the past few years, I’ve witnessed the growth of a company that I’m infinitely proud to be associated with. I serve as the Medical and Policies Director of Gilbert Guide and have worked with my children, Jill and Jason Gilbert, to start this company and fill a need in the long-term care market that has, until now, been egregiously ignored. There is a dire need on the part of families for quality information on quality care. I have...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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