Are we "the government" funding any research for cancer prevention?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:A major cause of cancer is [/b]lifestyle, years of living. Or genetics, I suppose. Are you saying that only cancer-free people should pass on their genes?

There fixed it for you.

The predominant life style cancers are those related to tobacco and sun exposure. Those are a minority of all cancer cases and are on the decline.

I know why you have to just an asshole about lifestyle, because you are afraid of cancer. But, you are largely punishing the victim. 1/2 of all people will get cancer in there lifespan.

In my case, it is bad genes. I want the money to be spent on treatments; prevention is good, but we know the big issues there: tobacco and sun.

We don't know why my neighbor's 18 month old got neuroblastoma. Or why my father and I got kidney cancer. It is probably something in the genetics that allows it to happen.

But please to not [b]blame the victim. Because Karma is a bitch.

. There are many cancers associated with lifestyle risks beyond smoking and sun exposure. Diet, drinking and a sedentary lifestyle are all associated with increased risk of any number of diseases including cancer. Yes, some people can do everything right and still get the short end of the stick. However, pointing out that many of us are leading a lifestyle that increases our risk does not make me an asshole. It makes me a realist. People need to get their head out of the sand and realize the power of the plate.

Isn't that obvious? Why do we need more research to tell us people should eat better, exercise, not smoke or drink excessively, and lose weight?

[Anonymous]

Hey OP, I think this qualifies as the "the government":

https://prevention.cancer.gov/

https://prevention.nih.gov/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A major cause of cancer is [/b]lifestyle, years of living. Or genetics, I suppose. Are you saying that only cancer-free people should pass on their genes?

There fixed it for you.

The predominant life style cancers are those related to tobacco and sun exposure. Those are a minority of all cancer cases and are on the decline.

I know why you have to just an asshole about lifestyle, because you are afraid of cancer. But, you are largely punishing the victim. 1/2 of all people will get cancer in there lifespan.

In my case, it is bad genes. I want the money to be spent on treatments; prevention is good, but we know the big issues there: tobacco and sun.

We don't know why my neighbor's 18 month old got neuroblastoma. Or why my father and I got kidney cancer. It is probably something in the genetics that allows it to happen.

But please to not [b]blame the victim. Because Karma is a bitch.

. There are many cancers associated with lifestyle risks beyond smoking and sun exposure. Diet, drinking and a sedentary lifestyle are all associated with increased risk of any number of diseases including cancer. Yes, some people can do everything right and still get the short end of the stick. However, pointing out that many of us are leading a lifestyle that increases our risk does not make me an asshole. It makes me a realist. People need to get their head out of the sand and realize the power of the plate.

Except that the increased risk due to, for example, diet, is 10% or so. The reason why they don;t jump out is because the difference is not that big. Tobacco increases the risk by about a fact or 8. Same with sun exposure. Most other things are in the noise. A bunch of articles came out a year ago on this.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/06/health/cancers-random-assault.html?_r=0
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/02/health/cancer-random-mutation/index.html
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/bad_luck_of_random_mutations_plays_predominant_role_in_cancer_study_shows

So get off your high horse. Or feel the wrath of cancer patients everywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A major cause of cancer is [/b]lifestyle, years of living. Or genetics, I suppose. Are you saying that only cancer-free people should pass on their genes?

There fixed it for you.

The predominant life style cancers are those related to tobacco and sun exposure. Those are a minority of all cancer cases and are on the decline.

I know why you have to just an asshole about lifestyle, because you are afraid of cancer. But, you are largely punishing the victim. 1/2 of all people will get cancer in there lifespan.

In my case, it is bad genes. I want the money to be spent on treatments; prevention is good, but we know the big issues there: tobacco and sun.

We don't know why my neighbor's 18 month old got neuroblastoma. Or why my father and I got kidney cancer. It is probably something in the genetics that allows it to happen.

But please to not [b]blame the victim. Because Karma is a bitch.

. There are many cancers associated with lifestyle risks beyond smoking and sun exposure. Diet, drinking and a sedentary lifestyle are all associated with increased risk of any number of diseases including cancer. Yes, some people can do everything right and still get the short end of the stick. However, pointing out that many of us are leading a lifestyle that increases our risk does not make me an asshole. It makes me a realist. People need to get their head out of the sand and realize the power of the plate.

Except that the increased risk due to, for example, diet, is 10% or so. The reason why they don;t jump out is because the difference is not that big. Tobacco increases the risk by about a fact or 8. Same with sun exposure. Most other things are in the noise. A bunch of articles came out a year ago on this.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/06/health/cancers-random-assault.html?_r=0
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/02/health/cancer-random-mutation/index.html
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/bad_luck_of_random_mutations_plays_predominant_role_in_cancer_study_shows

So get off your high horse. Or feel the wrath of cancer patients everywhere.

It isn't quite as cut and dry as you would like to make out. For example, So get off your high horse. Or feel the wrath of cancer patients everywhere. A pooled analysis of data from 53 studies found for each alcoholic drink consumed per day, the relative risk of breast cancer increased by about seven percent. Women who had two to three alcoholic drinks per day had a 20 percent higher risk of breast cancer. From another source, compared to women who don't drink at all, women who have three alcoholic drinks per week have a 15% higher risk of breast cancer. Experts estimate that the risk of breast cancer goes up another 10% for each additional drink women regularly have each day. No one here is suggesting that everyone who gets cancer did something to deserve it but to suggest that our lifestyle is irrelevant to risks of cancer and other diseases is not only disingenuous but down right dangerous. You have my deepest sympathies if you or a loved one is fighting the battle with cancer now. I know a 2 year old with brain cancer who certainly didn't do anything to cause her diseases. Indeed, I have lost many family members to this awful disease in its many forms--some were unexplainable and others were indeed high risk individuals due to the choices they made on diet, exercise and alcohol. Anyone of us can do everything right and still get cancer, but that fact alone does not mean that we should ignore the factors that increase our risk.

[Anonymous]

My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

Again it all comes down to probabilities. Diet and cancer to correlate, but the rates do not increase much. Like maybe 10-20% more likely. Same with (moderate) alcohol). Smoking is a 1000% increase. Having a BRCA gene mutation in about a 1000x increase.

If we have 100 people in two rooms, and one room is full of smokers, the difference in cancer rates will be dramatic and measurable. 30 in one room compared to 3 in the other. for lung cancer.

For diet, and colorectal cancer, you will see 1-2 in the control group compared to 1-2 in the bad group. With 1000 people, you might see 14 vs 16 or 18. But there will be scatter. It is not a dominant feature.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

Again it all comes down to probabilities. Diet and cancer to correlate, but the rates do not increase much. Like maybe 10-20% more likely. Same with (moderate) alcohol). Smoking is a 1000% increase. Having a BRCA gene mutation in about a 1000x increase.

If we have 100 people in two rooms, and one room is full of smokers, the difference in cancer rates will be dramatic and measurable. 30 in one room compared to 3 in the other. for lung cancer.

For diet, and colorectal cancer, you will see 1-2 in the control group compared to 1-2 in the bad group. With 1000 people, you might see 14 vs 16 or 18. But there will be scatter. It is not a dominant feature.

So we ignore diet because it isn't a "dominant" feature? Diet and lifestyle are correlated with any number of health problems. Why are people so willing to accept risk that can be mitigated? Is what goes on the end of the fork so sacred that it can't be notified for better overall health?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

Again it all comes down to probabilities. Diet and cancer to correlate, but the rates do not increase much. Like maybe 10-20% more likely. Same with (moderate) alcohol). Smoking is a 1000% increase. Having a BRCA gene mutation in about a 1000x increase.

If we have 100 people in two rooms, and one room is full of smokers, the difference in cancer rates will be dramatic and measurable. 30 in one room compared to 3 in the other. for lung cancer.

For diet, and colorectal cancer, you will see 1-2 in the control group compared to 1-2 in the bad group. With 1000 people, you might see 14 vs 16 or 18. But there will be scatter. It is not a dominant feature.

So we ignore diet because it isn't a "dominant" feature? Diet and lifestyle are correlated with any number of health problems. Why are people so willing to accept risk that can be mitigated? Is what goes on the end of the fork so sacred that it can't be notified for better overall health?

I am specifically talking about cancer. Excluding tobacco and sun exposure, more that half of all cancers are random; about 30% are genetic; 20% are other risk factors. Of that 20%, most of it is due to industrial chemicals. Diet is not the primary cause of most cancers. In fact, if we tried to go low-cancer heathy diet, it would probably induce other issues -- higher food costs will result in malnourishing.

And you know what the biggest factor in cancer is? Age. The reason why we have a lot more cancer than we did 100 years ago is people are living longer. If you died of an infection at 30, you did not get cancer.

Oh, and the other thing, most environmental cancers -- with proper screening for those at risk, can be addressed through early detection. Stage 1 cancer is not that dangerous if treated appropriately

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

Again it all comes down to probabilities. Diet and cancer to correlate, but the rates do not increase much. Like maybe 10-20% more likely. Same with (moderate) alcohol). Smoking is a 1000% increase. Having a BRCA gene mutation in about a 1000x increase.

If we have 100 people in two rooms, and one room is full of smokers, the difference in cancer rates will be dramatic and measurable. 30 in one room compared to 3 in the other. for lung cancer.

For diet, and colorectal cancer, you will see 1-2 in the control group compared to 1-2 in the bad group. With 1000 people, you might see 14 vs 16 or 18. But there will be scatter. It is not a dominant feature.

So we ignore diet because it isn't a "dominant" feature? Diet and lifestyle are correlated with any number of health problems. Why are people so willing to accept risk that can be mitigated? Is what goes on the end of the fork so sacred that it can't be notified for better overall health?

I am specifically talking about cancer. Excluding tobacco and sun exposure, more that half of all cancers are random; about 30% are genetic; 20% are other risk factors. Of that 20%, most of it is due to industrial chemicals. Diet is not the primary cause of most cancers. In fact, if we tried to go low-cancer heathy diet, it would probably induce other issues -- higher food costs will result in malnourishing.

And you know what the biggest factor in cancer is? Age. The reason why we have a lot more cancer than we did 100 years ago is people are living longer. If you died of an infection at 30, you did not get cancer.

Oh, and the other thing, most environmental cancers -- with proper screening for those at risk, can be addressed through early detection. Stage 1 cancer is not that dangerous if treated appropriately

Good grief age is a factor because we have spent a lifetime of poor habits.

[Anonymous]

When my mother died of cancer her oncologist said the leading cause was living past the age of 70. So really what they are trying to do is figure out a way to prevent aging and the related health detriments. The focus is on expanding lifespans while increasing the number of healthy years and compressing the illness years into only your last few.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

Again it all comes down to probabilities. Diet and cancer to correlate, but the rates do not increase much. Like maybe 10-20% more likely. Same with (moderate) alcohol). Smoking is a 1000% increase. Having a BRCA gene mutation in about a 1000x increase.

If we have 100 people in two rooms, and one room is full of smokers, the difference in cancer rates will be dramatic and measurable. 30 in one room compared to 3 in the other. for lung cancer.

For diet, and colorectal cancer, you will see 1-2 in the control group compared to 1-2 in the bad group. With 1000 people, you might see 14 vs 16 or 18. But there will be scatter. It is not a dominant feature.

So we ignore diet because it isn't a "dominant" feature? Diet and lifestyle are correlated with any number of health problems. Why are people so willing to accept risk that can be mitigated? Is what goes on the end of the fork so sacred that it can't be notified for better overall health?

I am specifically talking about cancer. Excluding tobacco and sun exposure, more that half of all cancers are random; about 30% are genetic; 20% are other risk factors. Of that 20%, most of it is due to industrial chemicals. Diet is not the primary cause of most cancers. In fact, if we tried to go low-cancer heathy diet, it would probably induce other issues -- higher food costs will result in malnourishing.

And you know what the biggest factor in cancer is? Age. The reason why we have a lot more cancer than we did 100 years ago is people are living longer. If you died of an infection at 30, you did not get cancer.

Oh, and the other thing, most environmental cancers -- with proper screening for those at risk, can be addressed through early detection. Stage 1 cancer is not that dangerous if treated appropriately

Good grief age is a factor because we have spent a lifetime of poor habits.

And this is hat gets me angry. You are blaming the cancer patient for having poor habits. I do have poor habits..I can be crass, I fart. my hair is often unkempt. But, these have nothing to do with Cancer.

By coming in and saying what you are saying, you imply that if I only ate correctly...if I exercised more, if I used the organic shampoo, I would not have a fatal disease.

I rarely drink, never smoked, never did drugs. I like food, but am not obese. I never spent time around harsh chemicals. Unfortunately, My genes are not optimal.

You are blaming me for having cancer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

This is 100% right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

This is 100% right.

The thing is people with perfect lifestyles get cancer. You can reduce the risk lightly. Not significantly (with the exception of smoking). The #1 cause of cancer is genetics...not lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father who was physically active and ate farm to table his entire life was diognosed with colon cancer and died at 48. Healthy eating isn't always, or even usually, the answer.

First, let me say that I am sorry for your loss. My father died at 50. While healthy eating does not always insure that an individual will get colon cancer, it most definitely can and does effect risk.
"Body weight, physical activity, and diet

At this time, the best advice about diet and activity to possibly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to:

· Avoid obesity and weight gain around the midsection.

· Increase the intensity and amount of your physical activity.

· Limit red and processed meats.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits.

· Get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D (see below).

· Avoid excess alcohol.

Weight: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of colorectal cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men. Having more belly fat (that is, a larger waistline) has also been linked to colorectal cancer.

Physical activity: Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and polyps. Regular moderate activity (doing things that make you breathe as hard as you would during a brisk walk) lowers the risk, but vigorous activity might have an even greater benefit.

Diet: Overall, diets that are high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (and low in red and processed meats) have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk, although it’s not exactly clear which factors are important. Many studies have found a link between red meats (beef, pork, and lamb) or processed meats (such as hot dogs, sausage, and lunch meats) and increased colorectal cancer risk.

In recent years, some large studies have suggested that fiber in the diet, especially from whole grains, may lower colorectal cancer risk. Research in this area is still under way.

Alcohol: Several studies have found a higher risk of colorectal cancer with increased alcohol intake, especially among men."

It is very disheartening the so many people are resistant to the reality that lifestyle and risk factors have correlated. Unfortunately, for most of us, the things we did many years ago may come back to haunt us. All the more reason for us to help set our children on a path to an early healthy lifestyle.

This is 100% right.

The thing is people with perfect lifestyles get cancer. You can reduce the risk lightly. Not significantly (with the exception of smoking). The #1 cause of cancer is genetics...not lifestyle.

How would you know anyone's lifestyle? You can't verify such a thing. You know only your own starting back to when you can remember what you were doing.