Exclusive Life Extension Cancer Articles:
 Cancer Surgery What You Need to Know Ahead of Time
The surgical removal of the primary tumor has been the cornerstone of treatment for the great majority of cancers. The rationale for this approach is straightforward: if you can get rid of the cancer by simply removing it from the body, then a cure can likely be achieved. Unfortunately, this approach does not take into account that after surgery the cancer will frequently metastasize (spread to different organs). Quite often the metastatic recurrence is far more serious than the original tumor. Read more
Cancer Surgery Special Report – Dosage Suggestions
In Suzanne Somers’ book, Knockout, Life Extension® founder Bill Faloon was interviewed on what you need to know if you choose traditional treatment. In that interview he mentioned a special cancer surgery report detailing the latest dosing recommendations for immune-boosting nutrients and drugs. It is provided to you here as an addendum to that interview. This is just another example of the crucial information available to you as Life Extension® member. Read more
Circulating Tumor Cells Assays a Major Advance in Cancer Treatment
Circulating tumor cells are the seeds that can break away from the primary site of cancer, and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Detecting the presence of circulating tumor cells in the blood is critically important since it is the spread of cancer to other parts of the body — and not the primary cancer — that is very often responsible for the death of a person with cancer. Read more
Designing an Individually Tailored Cancer Treatment Utilizing Advanced CTC Molecular Analysis
Scientists in Germany have discovered a test that can revolutionize the way doctors evaluate and treat a person with cancer. This technology involves the detection and genetic assay of tumor cells in the bloodstream. Up until now, medical science has been focused on the primary tumor, basing treatment decisions on the specific characteristics of the primary cancer cells. Read more |