Colon Cancer

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See also : Rectal Cancer

Causes

  • Low-fiber, high-fat diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories. Research in this area has had mixed results. Some studies have found an increased risk of colon cancer in people who eat diets high in red meat.
  • A sedentary lifestyle. If you're inactive, you're more likely to develop colon cancer. Getting regular physical activity may reduce your risk of colon cancer.
  • Diabetes. People with diabetes and insulin resistance may have an increased risk of colon cancer.
  • Obesity. People who are obese have an increased risk of colon cancer and an increased risk of dying of colon cancer when compared with people considered normal weight.
  • Smoking. People who smoke cigarettes may have an increased risk of colon cancer.
  • Alcohol. Heavy use of alcohol may increase your risk of colon cancer.
  • Processed and red meats may increase your risk of rectum and colon cancer.
  • Radiation therapy for cancer. Radiation therapy directed at the abdomen to treat previous cancers may increase the risk of colon cancer.
  • Inflammatory intestinal conditions. Chronic inflammatory diseases of the colon, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, can increase your risk of colon cancer.
  • Failure to let go of some past issue can trigger colon cancer (see : Mind/Body Approaches)

Home remedies

  • Inulin (resistent starch) appears to lower the risk of Colon Cancer. Plants that contain high concentrations of inulin include: Elecampane, Coneflower, Echinacea spp, Dandelion, Wild Yam, Jerusalem Artichoke, Chicory root, Jicama, Burdock, Costus Saussurea lappa, Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris, Onions, Garlic (Allium sativum), Agave, Leopard's Bane Arnica montana, Yacón, Camas.
  • Eat more fermented food (probiotics) like Sauerkraut. Healthy intestinal flora bestows resistance to intestinal disorders such as constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's Disease, leaky gut syndrome, autoimmunity, and colon cancer.
  • Ginger and its constituents have been studied to inhibit Colon Cancer.
  • Nutmeg : Research published in the Journal of Proteome Research found that nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), reduces the precursors of colon cancer.
  • Consume more Cruciferous Vegetables like steamed broccoli.
  • Artichokes contain silymarin which can lower the risk of cancer.
  • Exercise : Try walking 10.000 staps every day.
  • Leek contain allyl sulphides that help protect against many types of cancer, particularly colon and Prostate Cancer.
  • Vitamin B3 : Niacin, or B3, works to reduce inflammation even if you’re not getting enough fiber. It keeps polyps from forming in the first place. And if you already have them, it keeps them from getting larger.
  • Avoid sugar (soda, snacks with refined sugar,...)
  • Vitamin D (Sun exposure or intake foods hogh in Vitamin D.)
  • Increase Omega-3 intake, like high quality Krill Oil.
  • Reduce intake of processed vegetable oils (Trans-fats).
  • Limonoids have shown cytotoxicity to breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, neuroblastoma, leukemia, melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Apples : Oligosaccharides from apples (pectin and other fibers) killed up to 46 percent of human colon cancer cells in vitro
  • Resveratrol halts the growth of colorectal cancers.
  • Increase melatonin by sleeping in complete darkness.
  • Propolis showed strong cancer inhibitory effects against several colon cancers.
  • Cinnamon may also reduce risks for Colon Cancer by helping to remove excess bile in the digestive tract and prevent the damage it can cause to colon cells.
  • Spice up your life with curries. One of the key ingredients in many curries—turmeric—contains a compound called curcumin which has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25%
  • Pawpaw suppressed growth in cultured cells of several cancers, such as leukemia, small-cell Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Melanoma, Ovarian Cancer, Renal Cancer.
  • Blackthorn : The investigation of the anti-tumor effect of the flavonoids and anthocyanins that are found in high amounts in the Prunus food supplement on human colon carcinoma cells seemed to us very promising.
  • Mistletoe : Research found that one of the mistletoe extracts, from the species Fraxini (which grows on ash trees) was more potent against colon cancer cells in cell cultures compared with chemotherapy. It also increased the potency of chemotherapy when used in conjunction with it.
  • Salvia Sclarea : Sclareol is able to kill human leukemic cells and colon cancer cells by apoptosis.
  • Frequent consumption of mushrooms decreased the risk of Breast Cancer, Stomach Cancer and Colon Cancer.
  • Eat foods high in quercetin, like onions. This can inhebit cancer growth in your body.
  • Folate has been shown to reduce the risk of developing colorectal, ovarian, and breast cancers and to help stop uncontrolled cell growth, one of the primary characteristics of all cancers.
  • Black Raspberry lowers the incidence of colorectal cancer by 45%. The study authors conclude that the high polyphenol content of the raspberries are likely to influence digestive gene targets and may be of benefit to other digestive cancer lines as well.
  • Cranberries have cancer-preventive benefits especially likely in the case of breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer.
  • Fenugreek : The fibre content (saponins, mucilage, etc.) of fenugreek binds to toxins in the food and flush them out. This in turn helps to protect the mucus membrane of the colon from cancers.
  • Ganoderma Tsugae inhibit colorectal cancer cell growth
  • the chemo-protective properties of anthocyanin-rich extracts (ARE`s) with the highest antioxidant power is found in purple corn, chokeberry, bilberry, purple carrot and grapes.
  • Baking Soda remedy benefits cancers of the throat, colon, intestines and rectal area. Because cancer cells are so hungry for sugars, when the baking soda is mixed with maple syrup, the mixture will go straight to the site of the tumor, like a Trojan Horse, where the bicarbonate will quickly work as a weapon against disease.
  • Ukrain is a drug based on the extract of the plant Chelidonium majus L (greater chelandine). It is claimed to be effective against a range of cancers.
  • peanut butter include antioxidants and healthy fats that reduce the risk of Heart Disease, stroke and Colon Cancer.
  • The natural polyphenol in Green Tea known as ECGC has been shown to be particularly effective in lowering risk of a host of cancer cell lines including prostate, colon, esophagus, bladder and pancreas.
  • Pterostilbene and Resveratrol has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects and are naturally found in grapes, most berry species and red wine.
  • The best way to keep the colon clean is to incorporate naturally colon cleansing and detoxifying foods into your daily diet like mango, probiotic yogurt, Flax seed, Organic apples, grapes, pineapples, papaya and kiwi (rich in fiber).
  • Spinach protects the eyes, good for brain function, guards against Colon Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Breast Cancer, protects against Heart Disease, stroke and dementia, it lowers blood pressure, it's anti-inflammatory and it's great for bone health.
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin (in papaya, mango, peaches, oranges, tangerines, bell peppers, corn and watermelon, egg yolk and butter)seems to reduce the risk of lung cancer and colon cancer.
  • Mustard contains special polysaccharides that can help preventing colon cancer.
  • Lycopene in Tangerine Tomatoes is particularly effective in fighting Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Colon Cancer.
  • Red Cabbage : A study on red cabbage shows that its glucosinolate compound can prevent a variety of cancers including Prostate Cancer, Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer and Bladder Cancer. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, folate, manganese, dietary fiber and magnesium – all of which are strong cancer-fighting nutrients.
  • beet juice is an astonishingly effective treatment for leukemia and other cancers : betanin pigments can impede tumor cell growth in tissues throughout the body, including the colon, stomach, nerves, lungs, breast, prostate, testicles.
  • Cherries : Researchers believe anthocyanins in cherries may reduce your risk of Colon Cancer.
  • Grape seed extracts may prevent the growth of breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and lung cancer cells in test tubes.
  • Vitamin E protects against bowel cancer. It is found in eggs, wheat germ, liver, unrefined vegetable oils, and dark green vegetables.
  • Tea of the yaupon holly plant inhibits colon cancer.
  • Lady Finger has been shown to increase the health of the colon and the mucous membranes.
  • Calcium is a proven protector against colon cancer.
  • magnesium may lower Colon Cancer Risk.
  • Avoid foods high in saturated fats and nitrates.
  • Selenium may be protective : Choose chicken or turkey or Brazil nuts.
  • Peanuts have been linked to a lower rate of endometrial and colorectal cancers in women.
  • Mint exhibits the capacity to protect the animals’ lungs, skin and colon against the formation of cancer.
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) extract inhibits the proliferation of colon carcinoma cells and induces apoptosis through formation of ROS. Taken together, LBE or subfractions thereof could be used for the prevention of colon cancer.
  • turmeric inhibits the growth of the H. Pylori bacteria, one of the causes of colon and Gastric Cancer. It has also been known to help fight Prostate Cancer.
  • Ginseng has anti-cancer effects on cancer cells found in the colorectal area of the body.
  • Yerba Mate Tea kills colon cancer cells : The caffeine derivatives in mate tea not only induced death in human colon cancer cells, they also reduced important markers of inflammation.
  • Black raspberries prevent colorectal cancer.
  • Cocoa polyphenols from dark chocolate significantly lower colon cancer risk.
  • consumption of the plant flavonoid luteolin is able to inhibit the activity of cell signaling pathways (known as IGF and PI3K) important for the growth of colon cancer.
  • Cumin has anti carcinogenic properties in particularly for cancer of colon.
  • Black Cumin : Cell studies have found that black seed extract compares favorably to the chemoagent 5-fluoruracil in the suppression of colon cancer growth, but with a far higher safety profile. Animal research has found that black seed oil has significant inhibitory effects against colon cancer in rats, without observable side effects.
  • Ellagic Acid
  • Thunder God Vine (Lei Gong Teng) : the active compound triptolide has been shown to inhibit colorectal, pancreatic and ovarian cancers.
  • Ruta Graveolens (homeopathy) shows promising treatment for brain cancer, colon Cancer and leukemia.
  • Cloves : Researchers found that the clove extract halted the activity and growth of the colon cancer cells, the breast cancer cells, the ovarian cancer cells, the liver cancer and the colon cancer cells.
  • Avoid exposure to environmental toxins.
  • Avoid fried food.
  • Marinate your meat in beer or wine or spices that can lower the risk of cancer-causing substances like heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). A study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that marinating pork in beer for four hours before charcoal-grilling reduced the amount of PAHs by as much as 53%. You can also reduce exposure to these compounds by cleaning your grill regularly to remove excess char, cutting overly charred parts off of your meat, and even microwaving meat for 60 to 90 seconds before throwing it on the grill.
  • Coffee contains hundreds of biologically active compounds, including potent antioxidant activity, the most unique antioxidant being methylpridinium. Methylpridinium is found almost exclusively in coffee. It has anticancer properties for colon cancer and prostate cancer.
  • DIM has been shown to exert control over cancer cell growth in breast, uterine, cervical, ovarian, and colon cancer.
  • Job's Tears : a study has suggested the anti-colon cancer potential of the non-cooked hull Job’s tears extract from Thai Black Loei cultivar prepared by the cold methanol extraction.
  • Salicornia : Polysaccharides from botanical sources exerting anticancer properties have been well-documented (Chang 2002; Patel and Goyal 2012). In this regard, many Salicornia polysaccharides have also shown promise, validated through in vitro and in vivo models. Crude as well as purified polysaccharides from S. herbacea (at 0.5–4 mg/ml) demonstrated anti-proliferation of human colon cancer HT-29 cells when incubated for 24–48 h (Ryu et al. 2009).

Alternative treatments

DMSO and MSM

Warnings

It should be noted that self-treating Cancer (or any other chronic condition) and avoiding or delaying standard care may be resulting in worsening condition or even incurabilty of the disease.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.