introduction to cancer control

by Dr. Donna Douglas

Nearly one in three Americans will be affected by cancer in his lifetime. The good news is that it doesn't have to be you.

In the Cancer Control Center, Dr. Donna Douglas shows you simple steps to slashing your risk. You will also find information and resources that will empower you to live well even after a cancer diagnosis.

The Cancer Control Center is organized into three sections:

• Prevention
• Innovative/Integrative Treatments
• Survival

Feel free to browse the topics below. We would love to hear your comments and suggestions.

Cancer Prevention

• Stopping Cancer Before It Starts
• Better Breast Health 

Integrative Medicine for Cancer

• The Empowered Patient
• Alternative vs. Integrative Cancer Care
• Hyperthermia
• Cancer Treatment Side Effects- Radiation Cystitis

For Survivors

• Foods that Fight Cancer
• Dealing with Treatment Side Effects Naturally
  • Surgery

Resources – books, newsletters, seminars, etc.

• Hope on the Horizon by Dr. Donna Douglas

Posted Updated January 2010

	Cancer Control Forums
Only brave hearts can get rid of it   A brave heart is needed to make a strong decision. Getting away from cigarette addiction is effective in reducing heart related diseases. Within two years of quitting smoking, the chance of having heart diseases gets reduced to a level of people, who ... (read more)
Effects of smoking in pregnancy   I agree that smoking is very harmful at time of pregnancy.Use during pregnancy can cause premature birth, low birth weight and poor mental development. Avoid use of tobacco and alcohol is very important and should be discussed with your doctor.... (read more)
FLOMAX not working for me   I was prescribed FLOMAX by my doctor about 3 months ago and have been taking it ever since. However, it hasn’t done much to help my “going, going” problems. I still experience a difficult time urinating at night and pretty much always have a very weak str... (read more)
Girl's cancer survival story   I wanted to share this story with everyone, I found it touching and thought it might bring some inspiration to anyone in a similar situation. It's about a little girl's fight against brain cancer and how she survived. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch... (read more)
Cancer Causing Chemicals   There are cancerous chemicals in many of the cosmetics and personal care products we use. These chemicals are in baby products as well. There is very little federal oversight. The manufacturers' of these products have "safety boards" that supposedly ov... (read more)