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  2. 3,3'-Diindolylmethane - Wikipedia

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    3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound derived from the digestion of indole-3-carbinol, found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale. [1] It and its parent compound – indole-3-carbinol – are under laboratory research to determine their possible biological properties, particularly in anti-cancer ...

  3. Plant sources of anti-cancer agents - Wikipedia

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    The cancer treatment drug topotecan is a synthetic chemical compound similar in chemical structure to camptothecin which is found in extracts of Camptotheca (happy tree). [7] Catharanthus roseus. Vinca alkaloids were originally manufactured by extracting them from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle). [1] Podophyllum spp.

  4. Cabbage is making a comeback. Here's the best way to eat it - AOL

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    Learn the health benefits of cabbage, plus 8 cabbage recipes to try. ... various studies have shown an association between eating cabbage regularly and lower incidences of lung and breast cancer.

  5. Indole-3-carbinol - Wikipedia

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    Indole-3-carbinol induces a G1 growth arrest of human reproductive cancer cells. [9] This is potentially relevant to the prevention and treatment of cancer, as the G1 phase of cell growth occurs early in the cell life cycle, and, for most cells, is the major period of cell cycle during its lifespan.

  6. Breast cancer chemotherapy - Wikipedia

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    Palliative chemotherapy is used to control (but not cure) the cancer in settings in which the cancer has spread beyond the breast and localized lymph nodes. See metastatic breast cancer. Combined therapies These combine, for example, non-drug treatments with localized chemotherapy to limit toxicity and achieve better results. [3]

  7. Diagnosed with Breast Cancer while Pregnant, One Mom ... - AOL

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    Doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer, and wanted to begin treatment as soon as possible. At 37 weeks, they induced her so she could start chemotherapy. The delivery was yet another trauma.

  8. Cancer treatment - Wikipedia

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    Cancer treatments are a wide range of treatments available for the many different types of cancer, with each cancer type needing its own specific treatment. [1] Treatments can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy including small-molecule drugs or monoclonal antibodies, [2] and PARP inhibitors such as olaparib. [3]

  9. Chemotherapy - Wikipedia

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    Induction chemotherapy is the first line treatment of cancer with a chemotherapeutic drug. This type of chemotherapy is used for curative intent. [1] [6]: 55–59 Combined modality chemotherapy is the use of drugs with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or hyperthermia therapy.