Eat to Beat Cancer
Cancer is a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people in America alone every year. It has taken the lives of many. Cancer can infect any part of the body and there is no known cure for cancer yet. As Susan Calhoun and Jane Bradley state in their book, Nutrition, Cancer, and You: What You Need to Know, and Where to Start, "No special diet by itself will replace the proven methods of treatment. However, a nutritionally-balanced diet is essential during treatment time so your body can best fight the disease" (Clahoun). Diets can be a remedy in the fight against cancer. Certain foods can increase your chances of getting cancer and others can reduce your chances. Many studies have come to the conclusion that eating the right foods can significantly decrease your chances of getting cancer and if you are currently undergoing treatment for cancer the foods that you eat can have a large impact in fighting the disease.
Cancer is a growing disease affecting many......
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