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I recently read on the news how a 15-year-old boy, dying of leukemia, wanted the Hollywood hottie Cameron Diaz to give him a blowjob as his last dying wish. His father repeatedly called Cameron Diaz, but the response was always negative from the “heartless actress”.  But does this seem heartless or too much to ask from a celebrity, who may been as a pedophile

When Diaz didn’’t relent, his parents also tried to contact the agents representing Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek, but nobody cooperated. What times! A dying kid can’t even have a damn blowjob these days from a celebrity was what the father ranted.

There are others who had heartbreaking requests. As you read through the list you will feel a tremendous loss in this world. Some of these names are children, who had hopes and dreams of getting married, having children, graduating, but something terrible stood in their way.

Let’s examine the 10 heartbreaking stories about dying wishes and remember the souls that were lost. Their battles must not be forgotten.

1.  Brett Marie Christian

Palmyra High’s homecoming came early for the Sophmore Class of 2010. The dance traveled to the Monarch in Lincoln, where people go to die.

Brett Marie Christian, 15, was crowned homecoming queen that Saturday night and died 3 days later with her family all around.

The girl who loved horses and softball and Facebook and cartoons and peanut butter on a spoon had leukemia that was incurable. This is the kind that hits mostly adults and is the most dangerous kind, with only a 30 percent survival rate.

There were lots of things the high school sophomore knew she’d miss, including getting married, having kids, and growing old, but the only thing Christian wanted was one last dance.

Brett and her boyfriend, Treyton Carter, were able to dance the first dance in the commons room, with 50 or more of their classmates who were dressed for the party. Carter grew up with Christian, all the way through school and was very close with her, especially during the cancer battle. He would visit her every night; they watched TV, talked, cuddled and even kissed their first kiss.

The dress was bought for a bargain of $15.

2.  Barbara Rippel

Barbara Rippel devoted most of her life to raising her two children, Moly and Ryan. When Barbara discovered she had breast cancer, she did not have health insurance coverage. Despite being employed and being a well-known real estate agent, she died in debt. Her children wanted to make sure that does not happen to anyone else.

Before dying, Barbara wrote a letter to both her children. She wanted her children to use her as an example of why America needed universal health care. Both Molly and Ryan are now working to establish an organization to help people like their mother and do not have health insurance and do not qualitfy for income based or age based coverage, to get financial assistance and also pay for funeral arrangements.

“Use your gifts to make a difference and use your mom as an example of the need for universal health care.”
- Barbara Rippel

3. Colby Curtin

Colby Curtin got her final wish. The 10-year-old wanted to see the new Disney-Pixar movie, “Up.” But because she was cancer-stricken, Colby was too sick to go to a theater. So a family friend contacted someone at Pixar to see if they could help with making Colby’s dream coming true. The very next day, Pixar flew in an employee with a bag of “Up” memorabilia and a DVD version of the film. Together he and Colby’s family all watched the movie. The movie features a large plume of balloons released into the sky. Colby died 7 hours later. One of the saddest stories I’ve ever heard.

We have wishes for our kids. We want them to grow old, to get married and  to have kids. We also want to see them graduate. But when they are in such a state, you want every wish of your child to come true, whatever they may be.

4. Grandma Dorothy Ellis

This story is a tearjerker, so grab some tissues while you still can. A 92-year-old woman from Iola, Kansas, had a wish fulfilled by her family just six weeks before she died. Dorothy Ellis saw a man flying over her house in a motorized parachute and decided that she wanted to do the same thing before she died. So her family made her wish come true.

Dorothy’s granddaughter Holly and the hospice nurse who cared for Dorothy made arrangements for a pilot to fly over the family’s ranch house in southeastern Kansas. So on Sept. 18, 2012, on a crystal-clear day with blue skies above and green grass below, Dorothy was taken for the ride she had wished for in a rainbow-colored parachute and her son Tom was able to capture it all on video.

Dorothy died 6 weeks later.

5. Jennifer Linnabary

A dying mom got her wish when she was able to see her son graduate high school right from her hospital bed. Eighteen-year-old Ben Linnabary was able to fulfill his mother’s dying wish, working with the local school district to hold a private graduation ceremony in his mother’s hospital room. She died the next day. She was 52 years old.

Jennifer Linnabary suffered from a blood cancer called mantle cell lymphoma for four years. The year before, she was able to see her daughter get married, her final wish was to see her son graduate high school. As the mother’s condition worsened, family members worked tirelessly with the local school district to co-ordinate a special ceremony for February 2 at University of Cincinnati Hospital.

The video was posted on YouTube.

Some foods and spices contain compounds and properties that put them in the category of cancer fighting foods. That means you have an opportunity to fight cancer every time you eat a healthy meal, snack, or beverage that includes some of these natural cancer killer. Research into the anticancer abilities of various foods and spices has revealed some have more potential to prevent or reduce the risk of certain cancers than others.

With that being said, here is our top 10 list of cancer fighting foods.

1. Garlic

Garlic does more than keep vampires away—the popular herb also contains allium compounds that enhance the activity of immune system cells designed to fight cancer.

Eating garlic could protect against bowel and stomach cancer, two of Britain’s biggest killers. It has long been recognized that garlic lowers the risk of heart disease and strokes through its effect on blood-clotting mechanisms.

Researchers have now  found that people who eat raw or cooked garlic regularly face only half the risk of stomach cancer and two-thirds the risk of colon cancer. The findings were released as Prince Charles launched Loud Tie Day to raise awareness of bowel cancer. This form of cancer is the second biggest killer after lung cancer, with 30,000 new sufferers each year being diagnosed of -18,500  of whom will die. Approximately 10,000 people are diagnosed with stomach cancer each year. Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) have carried out a review of hundreds of studies investigating the role of garlic in preventing cancer.

Research suggests eating between one and two servings of garlic a day can be effective in protecting against cancer. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends eating two to five cloves of garlic a week or taking garlic supplements.

2. Beans

Beans are one of the best sources of plant protein and provide an excellent amount of fiber, but they are also an important part of a nutritious diet because they have cancer fighting properties.  Researchers at Colorado State University reported on the anticancer abilities of bean. They noted that beans contain a number of phytochemicals, which have been shown to prevent or slow genetic damage to cells. While this makes beans beneficial for helping to reduce your risk of many types of cancer, specific research has suggested they are especially potent in preventing prostate cancer. As an added bonus, the high fiber content of beans has been connected with a lower risk of digestive cancers.

3. Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a potent antioxidant that has been associated with a reduced risk of various cancers, including prostate, mouth, throat, colon, stomach, and bladder. A study in Urology found that carrots were agents associated with a reduced risk of bladder cancer. A National Cancer Institute study also showed that carrots help reduce the risk of mouth and throat cancers. In addition to beta-carotene, carrots also have a cancer fighting substance called falcarinol. A study of falcarinol and intestinal cancer cells showed that falcarinol inhibited proliferation of the cells. To get the most benefit from this natural cancer killer, you should enjoy raw carrots because they retain more of their nutritional value, unlike cooked carrots, although raw or cooked, carrots are an important part of any cancer prevention diet.

4. Broccoli sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables

Broccoli sprouts are able to prevent, even reverse cancer by acting as an antioxidant that stimulates human cells to protect themselves. The radish flavor of broccoli sprouts comes from a phytochemical, which acts as a protector against free radicals. This phytochemical is there to benefit the young plant, but when eaten by humans it stimulates the protective qualities of our cells.

In 1992, a team of John Hopkins University scientist isolated a cancer fighting phytochemical in broccoli called glucoraphanin – a glucosinolate precursor of sulforaphane. This was followed by a discovery that this phytochemical is at least 20 times higher in the 3 – 4 day old broccoli sprouts versus the mature plant.

Broccoli sprouts contain a particular sequence of potent anti-cancer elements even though it actually has a lower nutritional content than the full sized broccoli. The sulforaphane, in the sprouts, work as a catalyst to boost enzymes in the body and these detoxification enzymes trigger ongoing antioxidant action for at least 72 hours.

Organic broccoli sprouts can be found in natural health food stores and broccoli seeds are readily available online. In fact, many people are now growing broccoli seeds using a jar or a commercial sprouting kit with trays. Protect your health by adding some delicious broccoli sprouts to your next meal and enjoy!

5. Cayenne Peppers 

Cayenne pepper contains Capsaicin, which is the active ingredient that sets your lips, tongue, and everything else on fire.  Turns out Capsaicin is also the ingredient that kills cancer cells, causing Apoptosis.

Cayenne is also a key ingredient in The Master Cleanse for its detox abilities.

The Hotter the Better: If you can handle the heat, Habanero Peppers contain 4-6 times more Capsaicin than Cayenne with a Scoville rating of 200,000 units.  Yeeoow!!!

Prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer for men. In 2011 it was expected that 25, 500 men would diagnosed with this form of illness. 4,100 of those would die. The ratio of those diagnosed is 1 in 7.

There are ways of preventing prostate cancer. Everyone should do something healthy on this list to build an active yet healthy lifestyle for themselves.

1. Aerobics exercises

This is a good way to prevent Prostate Cancer. We must be active and by exercising we improve circulation in the immune system, increasing energy levels in our bodies.

2. Eat Cereal:

Eating cereal in the morning is healthy. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The best type of cereal is the one that is high flax. To add more active ingredients which battle prostate cancer substitute regular milk for soy milk.

3. Eat Broccoli:

This is a cancer preventing food one should eat regularly. One should however caution before microwaving the vegetable because it kills all the cancer protective flavonoids. Steaming is the best option.

4. Add Garlic to Meals:

Although garlic may give you a bad breath, it is still healthy. It has sulfur compounds that help your body fight against cancer and the growth of tumors.

5. Add Blueberries to salads and cereal:

Blueberries have antioxidant power. Antioxidants neutralize unstable compounds that damage cells and cause cancer.

Cancer is a condition that can be defined based on its three most important characteristics, namely the unchecked division of a cell group, the invasion and consequent annihilation of adjacent tissue and cells as well as the metastasis or development in other sections of the organisms. These features constitute the factors that allow us to dissociate between a malign tumor and a benign one, the latter being self-limiting, non-invasive and non-metastatic.

Furthermore, it is necessary to point out that while the formation of tumors is proprietary to most forms of cancer, patients with leukemia and similar variants of the condition will not experience these growths. Let’s find out what the top false notions that pervade cancer today are.

1. There is only one form of cancer

The false notion most probably stems from slogans such as “Cure for cancer”, which leads people to believe that once a treatment is discovered, it is applicable for all forms of the condition. To put it simply, some consider that medical science has to discover a single, one size fits all miracle drug/procedure. However, the truth is that each individual variant of cancer manifests quite differently from the others, which means that the treatment has to be “custom fit”. In addition to that, while medical science has made important breakthroughs in treating certain forms of the condition such as breast cancer with almost 90% success rates, for others (esophageal cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc.) there is still a long way to go.

2. Cancer is an incurable diseases

This misconception is similar to the one above. Cancer, or more accurately the general concept of cancer, has no actual 100% treatment. However, there are effective treatments for several versions of cancer. Medical science defines a “cured” or “cancer free” patient as a person who has been able to eliminate the cancerous formation from his organism and for whom the tumor has not relapsed in 5 years. In other words, if you are familiar with the technical significance of the medical terms, you can understand why this generalization is completely false.

3. Cell phones constitute a factor in the development of cancer

The truth is that modern science cannot discredit this myth beyond the shadow of a doubt. However, the consensus in the medical community is that no correlation between cell phone radiation and the development of carcinoma tumors exists. Furthermore, the latest generations of smartphones are considerably safer compared to their predecessors and the technology behind them is constantly evolving. Moreover, conducting a study that could prove/disprove the link between cancer and cell phones is virtually impossible.

4. All lumps are of cancerous origins

The presence of a lump or abnormal tissue accumulation does not automatically represent a cancer sentence. Without denying the possibility of a malign tumor, chances are that it could also constitute a cyst or a benign/precancerous tumor. Cysts are either operable or absorbed by the organism in time, whereas the benign/precancerous tumors will have to be extirpated surgically. You won’t know for certain without undergoing a screening and/or a biopsy.

5. Artificial sweeteners are responsible for cancer

Back in the 70s, a research conducted on the effects of cyclamate on lab mice suggested that artificial sweeteners might constitute a responsible factor for cancer. However, later on it was discovered that the lab mice were fed an incredibly high quantity of cyclamate, more exactly 800 soda cans worth of it. Therefore, since no other study revealed enough data to suggest that moderate consumption of artificial sweeteners could have a negative impact on your health, the theory was dismissed.

The National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took efforts to compile the incidence of cancer and mortality statistics for 1999-2004. The top 10 most common types of cancer diagnosed in U.S. women are:

1. Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the breast tissues. The breast comprises of ducts and lobes. The sections called lobes in the breasts have several smaller sections called lobules. Lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk.

2. Lung Cancer

When uncontrolled cell growth is seen in the tissues of the lungs, Lung cancer is said to develop. This growth can lead to metastasis, which is the infiltration or invasion of adjacent tissue. Carcinomas of the lung are the majority of primary lung cancers. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and the second most common in women.

3. Colon and Rectal Cancer

When malignant cancer cells develop in the tissues of the rectum, rectal cancer is said to develop. The rectum is part of the body’s digestive system. Its primary function is to store formed stool in preparation for evacuation.

4. Uterine Cancer

When malignant cancer cells form in the uterine muscles or other tissues that support the uterus, uterine sarcoma is said to develop. The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. It is a pear shaped, hollow organ in the pelvis, where a fetus grows.

5. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) refers to the cancer of the cells of the lymphatic system. When a person suffers from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system divide or grow uncontrollably or the older cells do not die as they normally do. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can occur in the spleen, a single lymph node or a bunch of lymph nodes.

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases affecting man. It is one major challenge whose treatment and medical solution has eluded experts and practitioners for many years now. Cancer easily leads the kind of diseases that are dreaded by most of us. It is essential that we slay all the myths and misconceptions that are associated with cancer. Here is our list of the top 10 wrong notions about cancer.

1. There is already a cure but medical science is still deferring its release

This is just one of those conspiracy theories that abound in our society today. This legend is all pure crap as this will definitely run counter to the Hippocratic Oath of medical practitioners and that is to save lives. Further, if there is indeed a cure for cancer, would it not be illogical for a pharmaceutical company to defer the release of a sure fire cash cow.

2. Cancer cases is on the rise

In its absolute terms, the statement is correct. However, we have to qualify this assumption by taking into account several variables that define the overall profile of modern society. It is essential that we look at the prevalence of cancer cases with the context of increasing population and life expectancy. Further, with the advent of modern technology, we are now witnessing the transfer and sharing of ideas and information. This leads to heightened awareness on the latest events and developments related to cancer.

3. Breast cancer only affects women

Not true. Both male and female can have breast cancer although the incidence is much higher in women while cases in male are stilled considered rare. It is estimated that 2000 American men are afflicted by breast cancer annually.

4. Surgery will lead to the spread of cancer in the other parts of the body

This is a medical myth and it is amazing that a lot still believes that such modality can do more harm than good for the cancer patient. This misconception may be traced back during those past times where medical practitioners could do no more than diagnose the disease and of which surgeries are entirely exploratory.

5. A positive attitude and outlook are the only things that you need to beat cancer

A positive attitude is indeed essential in the overall management of the disease. It is the reason why medical practitioners and staff maintain a pleasant and light demeanor when dealing with their cancer patients. However, it is just one element of the overall treatment approach.


 

When facing a battle with mysterious enemy- cancer, one needs all the encouragement, compassion, courage to face the enemy and win the battle. Throughout the history of the film making, many directors attempted to shed light on this killing machine. They have used different movie genres to cover it, but the message remains the same, one must find an inner strength and will to take claim his or her life. Let us look at top 10 most influential movies about cancer.

1. “Farrah’s Story”

It is a 2009 documentary filmed by actress Farrah Fawcett and her friend Alana Stewart about Fawcett’s 2.5-year-old battle with anal cancer. It is a deeply personal reflection of a terminally ill actress, who decided to dedicate the remaining of her life to educate people about the cancer, and how little research has been done on this killing machine. It tells a story about faith, courage, hope and positive thinking, as well as love, compassion and commitment.

2. “The Terry Fox Story”

It is 1983-film biopic of Canadian amputee and athlete Terry Fox. The movie tells a story of a courageous man, who became a cancer activist after being diagnosed with cancer himself, and losing a right leg at the age of 18, Fox decided to run from coast to coast with one prosthetic leg to collect money for cancer research. His marathon “Run for Hope” had a goal of raising a dollar from every Canadian citizen. Unfortunately he was not able to complete his marathon, due to cancer metastasized to his lungs. However, his heroic act raised awareness of the public and media to the cancer issue.

3.  “Crazy Sexy Cancer”

It is a 2007 documentary film created by actress/photographer Kris Carr.  It covers her battle of a young woman with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), a kind of vascular cancer in the lining of the blood vessels in the liver and lungs. The kind of cancer so rare, that only 0.01 percent of the cancer population has it. Only weeks upon learning her diagnosis, Carr turned her life’s tragedy into an inspiring documentary of her fight for life, making it a courageous story about survival.

4. “Stepmom”

It is a 1998 comedy-drama, directed by Chris Columbus. It tells a story of a broken marriage, two children struggling to make sense of their dad’s new lover, their impending marriage and a fight of a mother for her children’s love, her devo-tion, love, maternal instinct and her lost battle with cancer. The ultimate message is a sacrifice of the whole family in the face of the terminal illness and a new family begging.

5. “Sweet November”

It is a 2001 remake of a romantic drama, directed by Pat O’Connor.  It tells a story of two complete strangers; Nelson and Sarah, whose paths cross, when Nelson unintentionally makes Sarah fail her driving test. As they get to know each other better, Nelson moved in with Sarah only to become her man of the month, “November”. During that month, they teach each other a lot about themselves, and fall deeply in love. The love story ends when Sarah tells Nelson that she is terminally ill, and is dying from cancer. She asks him to leave because she does not want him to face the challenges of taking care of the ill person and she wants to stay forever young and healthy in his memory. The story ends on indefinite note, with them parting in a park, however it is more than a story about two people in love; it is a story of unconditional devotion.