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 Ovarian Cancer Information - December 1, 2008
| Scientists believe Ginger may help fight ovarian cancer. The study found ginger had the added benefit of stopping cells from becoming resistant to treatment | | New studies show that ginger is able to destroy ovarian cancer cells and that pancreatic tumors can be reduced by capsaicin, a compound that makes peppers hot. These studies support previous studies that some commonly used spices may slow down or prevent cancer growth | | Endometriosis, a gynecological disorder that affects as many as 1 in 10 women. With symptoms being the most severe during the reproductive years don't necessarily disappear once a woman stops menstruating, according to a Harvard Study. Endometriosis with symptoms including menstrual cramps, gastrointestinal problems, and pain during sex occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus shows up on the walls of the abdominal cavity and the outer surfaces of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder, and nearby organs | | High doses of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing breast, ovarian and colon cancer by about 50 percent. Experts say more research is needed to draw firm conclusions, from the University of California study, and warn too much vitamin D could harm the kidneys and liver | | High doses of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing breast, ovarian and colon cancer by about 50 percent. Experts say more research is needed to draw firm conclusions, from the University of California study, and warn too much vitamin D could harm the kidneys and liver | |
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