Tag Archives: cancer

Groundbreaking Research: Preventing the Spread of Cancer to the Brain

A recent study by researchers at McMaster University has made significant strides in understanding how to prevent cancer from spreading to the brain. By focusing on a specific enzyme known as IMPDH, scientists aim to shift cancer treatment from merely managing symptoms to actively preventing metastasis. This breakthrough could change the landscape of cancer care… Read More »

Ovarian Cancer Vaccine: Could OvarianVax Stop the Disease Before It Starts?

A groundbreaking cancer vaccine, OvarianVax, is currently being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford. This potential vaccine offers new hope in the fight against ovarian cancer, a disease known for its high mortality rate and silent progression. If successful, OvarianVax could prevent ovarian cancer from developing, changing the way the disease is approached… Read More »

Why so Many Cancer Drugs Are Made From Periwinkle

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 31, 2018. Many modern drugs are derived from purified and concentrated plant compounds (although compared to 20 years ago, few drug companies expend time and money looking at medicinal plant chemistry these days). Rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), for example, a perennial plant native… Read More »

The Benefits of Vitamin C in Cancer Treatment

In this interview, Dr. Nathan Goodyear discusses the benefits of vitamin C in cancer treatment. We are both scheduled speakers at the Vitamin C International Consortium Institute’s annual conference in Tampa, Florida, September 9 and 10, 2022. Goodyear started out as a gynecologist and pelvic floor surgeon. Once out of residency, however, he noticed that… Read More »