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 about Cancer.
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.…
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. The large intestine is the final part of…
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands that produce eggs and the hormones oestrogen and progesterone.
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 liver. The liver is the body's largest internal organ, and it plays several vital roles: breaking down and storing nutrients, producing and…
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 have been used for centuries as a natural…
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, an organ that sits behind the stomach. The pancreas has two main jobs: it releases enzymes that help with digestion (its exocrine…
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…
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.
Superfood for take home plan
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,…
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…
Recipes to help you recover and rediscover your health
Food is remarkably versatile. Some foods can create illness and chronic disease, while others can heal our bodies — and the choice is ours. If we keep putting foods that harm us…
Lung Cancer and Nutrition
Cancer is complicated. Once you are diagnosed, you are told the specific type you have — and there can be many. Lung cancer is usually broken down into two categories: non-small…
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. The internet bombards us with…
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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