Cancer Prevention

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• QWhat types of cancer can diet help prevent?

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  A Dr. William W. Li, MD , Internal Medicine, answered

  

  The types of cancer that are influenced by diet in terms of lowering risk include colon; breast; lung; prostate; cervical and ovarian cancers. Watch disease prevention specialist William Li, MD, explain how diet may lower the risk of some cancers. 
• QCan eating certain hard cheeses help prevent cancer?

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  A Dr. William W. Li, MD , Internal Medicine, answered

  

  There are some hard cheeses, including Swiss, Gouda and Jarlsberg, that can actually prevent cancer. In this video, disease prevention specialist William Li, MD, explains how these hard cheeses work to prevent cancer, and how much you should eat.
• QWhich cancer prevention tests, reviewed by Consumer Reports, are best?

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  A Dr. Robin Miller, MD , Internal Medicine, answered

  

  Consumer Reports found there are multiple screening tests like colonoscopies that are good for both men and women depending on their age. There are also some tests that are not recommended watch this video as Robin Miller, MD explains why.
• QHow is holistic treatment used to prevent cancer?

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  A Dr. Eric M. Genden, MD , Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology), answered on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

  

  Researchers are looking at keeping tumors dormant. In this video, Eric Genden, MD, an otolaryngologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains why doctors and cancer researchers are looking at the immune system in cancer prevention.

  
  
• QHow can I avoid acrylamide?

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  Decreasing cooking time, blanching potatoes before frying, and post drying (drying in a hot air oven after frying) have been shown to decrease the acrylamide content of some foods.

  This answer is based on source information from National Cancer Institute.

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• QHow can arugula help reduce my risk of cancer?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. This leafy green contains two cancer fighters called kaempferol and quercetin that are released when you chew. One study found eating a cup and a half of leafy greens, like arugula, per day reduced the risk of lung cancer by 15% in nonsmokers. Aim for the same portion in your diet daily.
  
  Try arugula raw or tossed with olive oil and lemon, or pile it on top of pasta. You can also try baby arugula, which is sweeter and nuttier in flavor. Remember to chew thoroughly to activate its disease-fighting enzymes!
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• QHow can I use grapes to help reduce my risk of cancer?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  Grown in the northern United States, dark grapes are known for their tart, musky flavor. Seeded wine grapes like the Concord variety have thick skin and a high concentration of polyphenols, including resveratrol, which has been shown to inhibit lymph, liver, stomach, and breast cancers. This powerful antioxidant is found mostly in the skin and seeds, so make sure to eat the entire grape.
  
  Have up to 2 cups a week for maximum benefit. If you can’t find Concord grapes, make sure to choose red or purple types -- they contain significantly more resveratrol than their green counterparts.
  
  For a fun way to eat these superfruits, freeze and add them to your drinks in lieu of ice cubes. For an added antioxidant bonus, pop them in a glass of grape juice, which is also a good source of resveratrol. Try for two 5-ounce glasses of grape juice a week.
  
  For even more cancer-fighting benefits, indulge in a glass of red wine. This type of vino, especially pinot noir, has been proven to reduce the risk of renal, lung, and ovarian cancers when consumed in moderation a few times a week. Be sure to speak with your doctor before adding any alcohol to your diet.
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• QHow can I use limes to help reduce my risk cancer?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  Both the skin and juice of this citrus fruit contain a natural flavonoid called hesperidin, a cancer-fighting powerhouse shown to help combat breast, colon, lung, and liver cancer.
  
  To maximize its cancer-fighting benefits, aim for a half-cup of fresh lime juice a day. Avoid drinking undiluted juice to protect your teeth. Make your own drink by blending together three peeled limes with 2 cups of cold water.
  
  You can also take advantage of the intense concentration of antioxidants in the fruit’s skin by zesting. Lime zest is perfect as a garnish on grain salads, a flavor-booster for drinks, or as a salt alternative when sprinkled on veggies.
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• QHow can bulgur wheat help reduce my risk of cancer?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  A Turkish grain, bulgur wheat is a powerful superfood packed with cancer-fighters, including magnesium, zinc, and fiber. Research has shown that premenopausal women eating more than 30 grams of fiber per day cut their risk of breast cancer in half. Just 1 cup of cooked bulgur wheat supplies 8 grams of fiber -- one-third of your recommended daily dose.
  
  Choose coarse bulgur wheat, which raises blood sugar more slowly than the finely ground variety. Use this grain as a replacement for rice and potatoes, add it to ground meats as an expander, or serve it as a side dish. To get the most flavor out of your bulgur, try toasting it in a dry, unoiled pan.
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