There are many treatment options available when cancer patients choose to undergo chemotherapy. These can vary significantly depending on the stage, type and location of the cancer. Some patients may opt for multiple types of treatments that...
Turmeric is commonly used to flavor cooking, such as curry dishes, and as a fabric dye. Its active ingredient, curcumin, may have anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anti-tumor effects. As such, it is sometimes used as an alternative remedy for...
Treatment for gallbladder cancer depends on the stage of the cancer at time of first diagnosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, most treatments take into account the stage of the gallbladder cancer and the patient's overall health. Treatments vary...
Liver cancer can be primary, meaning it originates in the liver, or secondary, meaning that it's spread to the liver from another area of the body. Primary liver cancer affects around 21,000 people in the United States each year, with twice as...
Liver cancer, also known as hepatic cancer, is a malignant neoplastic disease of the liver, which starts in the liver, as opposed to a cancer that originates in another organ and migrates to the liver. In stage IV, or the final stage of liver...
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry or by its scientific name Withania somnifera, is a shrub that typically grows in India, East Asia and Africa. The root of the plant has a long history of use in Ayurveda, a type of Indian...
Could curry conquer cancer? That’s the question on the minds of researchers delving into the topic of curcumin and tumor growth. Curcumin is a component of one of the spices used to create curry. Traditional Asian medicine has used curry in...
Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, nutmeg flower, black caraway and black onion seed, is a plant that contains seeds that can be used in cooking and also for medicinal purposes. These seeds may not be effective for everyone, and even...
Protein drugs are pharmaceutical therapies that contain a protein as the active ingredient rather than a small chemical molecule. Protein drugs, also known as "protein therapeutics," are manufactured and sold as either naturally made or...
Prostate cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in men, is usually slow-growing. Your doctor might decide to postpone treatment. However, some aggressive types of fast-growing prostate cancer require treatment with medication and radiation...
