Most cancer mutations are due to random DNA copying ‘mistakes,’ not inherited or environmental factors, Johns Hopkins researchers say. A new study by scientists at Johns Hopkins provides evidence that random, unpredictable DNA copying “mistakes” account for nearly two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer. The researchers say their conclusions are supported by epidemiologic studies…
Dark Hair Dye and Chemical Relaxers Linked to Breast Cancer
Written by: Ronnie Cohen African-American and white women who regularly chemically straightened their hair or dyed it dark brown or black had an elevated risk of breast cancer, recent research suggests. “I would be concerned about darker hair dye and hair straighteners,” epidemiologist Tamarra James-Todd said after reviewing the report in Carcinogenesis. “We should really…
Quantum Physics, Biology and Healing
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND Although quantum physics and biology are often seen as two distinct and unrelated fields, there is actually a significant overlap of these fields which has profound implications in biology. In molecular biology we tend to focus on the physical interactions between molecules and these pathways are described in a…
4 Things to do Following the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) The diagnosis of cancer is often so overwhelming and patients are rarely given enough time to answer all their questions. The stressful experience at the appointment makes it so that patients forget the questions that they had thought of prior to the visit. To add to the…
Treating Patients from Out of Town
Message from Dr. Adam McLeod: I am excited to announce that I will be able to provide initial visits to cancer patients who are unable to physically travel to my clinical practice in Vancouver, BC. I regularly receive requests from people interested in integrative cancer care who are unable to make it to my clinic….
Using Natural Therapies with Cancer Immunotherapy
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) The word “chemotherapy” often strikes fear into patients because they immediately focus on the long list of side effects that can accompany the drug. When patients hear “immunotherapy” they are left with the impression that this is entirely different than chemotherapy and that they should not expect the…
Breakthrough in Early Detection of Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) There is no question that the future of oncology will be focused around early detection of cancer cells. If we can detect these cells at an extremely early stage then it will be possible to cure the cancer before it manifests as a clinical disease. At this…
How Can Integrative Cancer Care Prevent Cancer?
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) It seems that every week there is another headline talking about the importance of preventative medicine. These articles often focus on how much money governments could save if people were adequately screened to treat disease before it manifests into a complex clinical pathology. Clearly improved screening is…
Weight Loss and Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) Everyone has seen a cancer patient who has lost a significant amount of weight as the disease progressed. It is a scary experience to see someone that you love waste away as the cancer deprives their body of the nutrients that they so desperately need. In the…
The Real Truth About Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) Recently there have been a surge in patients seeking alternative cures for cancer after watching the popular series “The Truth About Cancer”. This series does an excellent job of raising awareness about various natural therapies but it does patients a great disservice by discouraging patients from using…