Prevent Cancer Recurrence: Target Cancer Stem Cells
For cancer survivors, fighting cancer is the most challenging period of their life. For those that receive news that their scans finally show no evidence of disease, this often brings relief and a feeling of triumph. But for many patients, this feeling of victory is short lived, and can be replaced with fear and anxiety. Thoughts of cancer recurrence can create a sense of dread and waiting for the return of the disease.
Cancer Recurrence Risk
Cancer relapse rates vary widely depending on the type of cancer and the stage in which the patient was treated. According to studies published in Science Direct, most cancer types have a recurrence rate between 20% to 50%. Naturally, many cancer survivors are eager to learn nutritional and lifestyle modifications that can be applied to reduce their risk of relapse. Sadly, too many hospitals only provide patients with general advice about maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and employing stress management tactics.
Why Does Cancer Come Back?
Worst, most medical providers do not discuss what the latest evidence suggests is the cause of cancer recurrence, that is Cancer Stem Cells. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a small subset of cancer cells that have the ability to self-renew, initiate tumors, and give rise to mature cancer cells that have the ability to spread. They are practically undetectable in patients, and do not appear on cancer diagnostic scans.
Dr. William Li's Explanation
The world-renowned physician and scientific researcher, Dr. William Li, offers this description of cancer stem cells role in cancer recurrence:
Resistance to Standard Treatments
Furthermore, evidence shows that standard treatments like radiation and chemotherapy have little to no impact on Cancer Stem Cells. The Medical Director of Personalized Medicine, Olena Ivanova FNP-C, is a leading provider of Metabolic Cancer Therapies to advanced stage patients. She further explains Cancer Stem Cells role in recurrence, and their ability to evade radiation and chemotherapy.
Natural Solutions that Reduce Risk of Cancer Recurrence: Target Cancer Stem Cells
While there are limited pharmacological options to target cancer stem cells, scientific studies document that nature offers many foods that contain bioactive components that have the ability to kill cancer stem cells. For cancer survivors looking for ways to reduce their cancer recurrence risk, consuming foods and nutrients that have shown the ability to target cancer stem cells could be useful.
NutriLiv: An AntiCancer Nutrition App
Instead of analyzing thousands of articles from medical journals to determine which foods have anti-cancer stem cell capabilities, you can quickly build your preferred list of nutritional items by using the AntiCancer Nutrition app, NutriLiv.
NutriLiv is an AntiCancer Nutrition app that helps cancer survivors reduce their recurrence risk by:
◉ Providing an evidence-based catalog of foods, supplements, tinctures, and aromatherapy
◉ Allowing users to search for items that target cancer stem cells
◉ Offering detailed information on each item's anticancer properties
◉ Enabling tracking of nutritional progress through NutriPoint values
Watch the video below to see how NutriLiv can help you find natural items that target cancer stem cells and may reduce risk of cancer recurrence.
How NutriLiv Works
Users can filter for items that target cancer stem cells.
Each item profile includes:
◉ Observed anticancer properties
◉ Health optimizing features
◉ Summary of anticancer capabilities from studies
◉ Source studies used in the profile
◉ Consumption logging for progress tracking
The NutriLiv app provides an easy way to apply information from medical research to make intentional nutritional decisions that can help limit the risk of recurrence.
