Articles & guides.
Plain-language, gently written pieces to help you understand your options and feel a little more in control, written and reviewed by the CancerCoach care team.
Demystifying Cancer: Basics you need to know
Cancer is the result of abnormal processes within the body that cause cells to divide in a faulty, uncontrolled way, often combined with a weak or malfunctioning immune system. Because it can affect almost any organ — including the brain, breast, colon, liver and lung — there are over 100 different types.
Melatonin: More than Just a Sleep Aid
Many people know melatonin as a supplement that helps with sleep. Less widely known is that melatonin has also been studied for anti-cancer properties.
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer begins in the large intestine. Depending on where it starts, it is also sometimes called colorectal cancer or rectal cancer. This article explores symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors and treatment options.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands that produce eggs and the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. This article explores symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors and treatment options.
Sulforaphane: Powerful Greens Against Cancer
Sulforaphane is a natural compound — an isothiocyanate — found in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. It has shown promising effects against cancer.
Grape seed extract
Grape seed extract is a dietary supplement made from grape seeds. It acts as an antioxidant and has been linked to several health benefits, including lowering blood pressure.
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer begins in the cells of the body's largest internal organ. Liver cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death worldwide.
Black cumin: A Traditional Natural Remedy
Black cumin, or Nigella sativa (N. sativa), is a flowering plant valued for its range of medicinal properties. Its seed extract and oil contains thymoquinone, which has hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, an organ that sits behind the stomach. Because symptoms usually appear late, only 10–20% of patients are diagnosed early enough for potentially life-saving surgery.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells form in the tissues of the breast, usually creating a mass, or tumour. Around one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. It develops in the prostate, a small gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. The prostate sits between the…
Metformin and Cancer
Many people know metformin as a common oral medication for treating type 2 diabetes. What is less widely known is that metformin has also been shown to have anti-cancer effects.
Superfoods at home
After cancer treatment, it is important to keep eating well and to add a wide variety of healthy foods to your diet. A superfood is usually an ultra-healthy, nutrient-packed, plant-based food or supplement high in phytonutrients.
How Curcumin Helps Fight Against Cancer
Curcumin is one of the most active curcuminoid compounds found in turmeric. A bioactive substance with recognised medicinal properties, it is best known for its ability to inhibit and fight inflammation at a molecular level.
Lung Cancer and Nutrition
Lung cancer is usually broken down into two categories: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which is the most common type, and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). As you begin your journey of recovery, it is extremely important not to overlook diet. Most of us have no idea how powerful the food we eat can be.
Ketogenic diet and Cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer can be a life-altering event, and trying to understand the best way to manage the disease can be utterly overwhelming. What treatment should I choose? What should I eat? As a nutritionist working with cancer patients, the most effective diet I have worked with so far is the ketogenic diet.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer develops in the lungs — the two spongy organs inside the chest that allow us to breathe. There are several types, but the most common are:
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