5 Breakthrough Cancer Cures

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5 Breakthrough Cancer Cures
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• In 2016, it's estimated that within the United
  States, there will be approximately 1,685,200 new
  cancer cases diagnosed, as well as nearly 600,000
  deaths. For years, researchers have searched for
  possible cures, as they endeavour to unlock the
  complex nature of cancer and its ability to
  rapidly mutate.

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• Although there are still far too many premature
  deaths due to cancer, doctors now have the
  ability to treat certain forms. Considering there
  are more than 100 types of cancers, not all
  diagnoses are a death sentence. The following 5
  breakthrough cures have made a significant
  difference in terms of overall mortality rates.

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5. Chemotherapy

• The population has differing opinions on
  chemotherapy, as many prefer a holistic approach
  if possible. In the early 20th century, the only
  cure available was surgery, however, this was
  only effective for cancer masses that were small
  and localized. Once radiation was introduced,
  chemotherapy soon followed.

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• Used after surgery took place chemo was able to
  destroy any remaining cancer cells in the body.
  This is known adjuvant therapy, which was first
  tested effectively in breast cancer, before being
  used for both colon and testicular cancer as
  well. Today, combination chemotherapy is often
  used for fast-growing cancers, such as leukemia.

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4. Immunotherapy

• Humans already have their own natural defense
  mechanism the immune system. Naturally fighting
  diseases, such as cancer, immune function can be
  somewhat manipulated to work as an effective
  treatment. This can be done in a number of ways,
  including the stimulation of one's own immune
  system. When the immune system is stimulated, it
  works harder to attack cancer cells.

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• Another way is 'training' the immune system to
  attack cancer cells, by adding man-made immune
  system proteins also known as monoclonal
  antibodies. Vaccines and 'immune checkpoint
  inhibitors' are also available which, over the
  past three decades, this form of treatment has
  been an important aspect of cancer research.

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3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

• Since cancer cells thrive in a low-oxygen
  environment, many are utilizing the effects of
  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). This therapy
  essentially increases blood oxygen levels,
  helping the body overcome the one of the key
  influences behind cancer growth. Originally
  developed for deep sea divers who suffer from the
  bends, this therapy has gained a lot of positive
  attention.

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An added benefit, is the reduction of overall
inflammation. If undergoing radiation therapy,
for instance, HBOT can help reduce inflammation
throughout one's joints and tissues. It is
recommended this therapy be used in combination
with other treatment options, such as
chemotherapy drugs or more ideally, a Ketogenic
Diet, which is discussed below.
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2. Ketogenic Diet

• A Ketogenic Diet eliminates all carbohydrates,
  except from non-starchy vegetables. In turn,
  individuals replace these foods with high-quality
  protein sources and healthy fats. This is done
  because cancer cells thrive on glucose, and since
  carbs turn into glucose within the human body,
  the source must be eliminated.

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Low glucose levels in the blood, will essentially
starve cancer cells. Also, it is believed low
protein intake actually accelerates the rates in
which cancer cells multiply. Controlling
blood-glucose leptin levels has been shown to
reduce tumor size. Intermittent fasting is also a
key component of this treatment, which
essentially trains the human body to use fat as a
fuel source, without relying so much on glucose.
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1. Personalized Medicine

• Redefining cancer and available treatments,
  options are now moving towards a more
  personalized approach. Not only is the type and
  location of cancer important, but it is also
  specific to the molecular and genetic makeup of
  the patient. Although still in the early stages,
  this form of treatment is rapidly evolving.

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• This gave way to targeted therapy, which took off
  in the late 1990s. thus allowing doctors to
  customize treatment, based on individual patient
  needs.

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• Since then, this approach has improved
  significantly, as genetic testing and genetic
  mutations become a key area of interest.

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• New research has possibly uncovered the 'Achilles
  heel' of cancer cells, allowing researchers to
  focus on the core mutation within cancer cells.

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