Comments on: Report States 40% of Cancers Could Be Prevented http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:11:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Brooke McMillan (LAF Staff) http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7450 Brooke McMillan (LAF Staff) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:35:08 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7450 I moderate blog comments and although we definitely disagree with Jerry's comments, we feel strongly that all points of view can represented. As long as the individual stays on topic and is respectful of others we will post. We really appreciate your support. As an employee of LIVESTRONG we were asked to make commitments to improve our health and wellness. Check out the video on this post to see what staff have to say: http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/04/take-action-on-world-cancer-day/ I moderate blog comments and although we definitely disagree with Jerry’s comments, we feel strongly that all points of view can represented. As long as the individual stays on topic and is respectful of others we will post. We really appreciate your support.

As an employee of LIVESTRONG we were asked to make commitments to improve our health and wellness. Check out the video on this post to see what staff have to say: http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/04/take-action-on-world-cancer-day/

]]> By: Daniel Miller http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7449 Daniel Miller Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:13:41 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7449 Dear Jerry and others who share his view, I think you're exploring a very complex topic and erroneously placing blame. You should do some more research on your claims and the administrator of this blog should be more careful in allowing such comments. Sincerely, Daniel Dear Jerry and others who share his view,

I think you’re exploring a very complex topic and erroneously placing blame.

You should do some more research on your claims and the administrator of this blog should be more careful in allowing such comments.

Sincerely,
Daniel

]]> By: Christi Johnson http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7448 Christi Johnson Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:19:18 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7448 it seems like every time you blink there are new cancer statistics it seems like every time you blink there are new cancer statistics

]]> By: Patricia Scz http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7447 Patricia Scz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:42:53 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7447 Whatever idea you have of God, you must be at peace with yourself. That is the principle of good emotional and physical health. Whatever idea you have of God, you must be at peace with yourself. That is the principle of good emotional and physical health.

]]> By: Angela Byers http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7446 Angela Byers Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:31:54 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7446 It's not a vaccine. I can't believe that for a minute. I think it's our food mainly. The US has the highest cancer rate and our food intake is the worst worldwide. We pastuerize everything (take the nutrients and vitamins out), and we have a "pill" that can fix everything. The farmers are also using a "hormone" based pesticide now on our fields. FYI..I live around cornfields and so far I can name 3 women who have passed away from either breast or ovarian cancer, within a 5 mile radius. Questionable? Lets stop this! It's running into our water systems and it's staying in our food. Corn and Soy are in everything! Also Wheat! Please check out the Hallajuah Website. It's based on a diet that I truely believe can prevent, heal, and keep away cancer. Please for the love of my mother who passed this on to me before her passing from Ovarian Cancer in 2009. She felt that this was an answer (but at her time it was too late...doctors misdiagnosed her for almost 1 year while her cancer was growing!). It’s not a vaccine. I can’t believe that for a minute. I think it’s our food mainly. The US has the highest cancer rate and our food intake is the worst worldwide. We pastuerize everything (take the nutrients and vitamins out), and we have a “pill” that can fix everything. The farmers are also using a “hormone” based pesticide now on our fields. FYI..I live around cornfields and so far I can name 3 women who have passed away from either breast or ovarian cancer, within a 5 mile radius. Questionable? Lets stop this! It’s running into our water systems and it’s staying in our food. Corn and Soy are in everything! Also Wheat! Please check out the Hallajuah Website. It’s based on a diet that I truely believe can prevent, heal, and keep away cancer. Please for the love of my mother who passed this on to me before her passing from Ovarian Cancer in 2009. She felt that this was an answer (but at her time it was too late…doctors misdiagnosed her for almost 1 year while her cancer was growing!).

]]> By: john http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7445 john Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:55:53 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7445 geocaching great excuse to get out walking or on the bike.Gives me a aim to every walk/ride and the find is the challange not the excersise thats the bonaze geocaching great excuse to get out walking or on the bike.Gives me a aim to every walk/ride and the find is the challange not the excersise thats the bonaze

]]> By: Mike feinman http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7444 Mike feinman Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:43:20 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7444 I went to no meat chicken or dairy and I feel clean. I will eat free range but no other. And very rarely. Soy lattes! If I can't understand the ingredients, I won't eat it either! And exercise! I went to no meat chicken or dairy and I feel clean. I will eat
free range but no other. And very rarely. Soy lattes! If I can’t
understand the ingredients, I won’t eat it either! And exercise!

]]> By: HH http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7443 HH Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:12:25 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7443 running! it makes me smile running! it makes me smile

]]> By: Carolyn http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7442 Carolyn Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:09:07 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7442 While there may be some cancers that are preventable with healthy lifestyles, we cannot lose sight of those that aren't. Since I was a teenager I have eaten a nearly vegetarian diet, gotten regular exercise (5+ times per week), pursued ashtanga yoga, selected a career path that gives me a good balance between work and personal time, and generally done everything possible to be healthy. Yet in October 2008 at the age of 36, I was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer and spent the next 10 months undergoing treatment. Upon further research into my family history, it seems that I probably have a genetic disorder that makes me essentially unable to fight any cancer cells. These causes of cancer cannot be overlooked! While there may be some cancers that are preventable with healthy lifestyles, we cannot lose sight of those that aren’t. Since I was a teenager I have eaten a nearly vegetarian diet, gotten regular exercise (5+ times per week), pursued ashtanga yoga, selected a career path that gives me a good balance between work and personal time, and generally done everything possible to be healthy. Yet in October 2008 at the age of 36, I was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer and spent the next 10 months undergoing treatment. Upon further research into my family history, it seems that I probably have a genetic disorder that makes me essentially unable to fight any cancer cells. These causes of cancer cannot be overlooked!

]]> By: Cindy T http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7441 Cindy T Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:52:46 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7441 Well, I guess I'm one of the 40%, I did everything right and still got cancer. It was not hard to have a healthy lifestyle, I loved to eat right and exercise every day, my body was (and still is) my temple. Probably the one thing I've learned from having cancer is to not sweat the small stuff. Also, I have a new mission: Oral Cancer is not just for smokers. I'm proof of that. In addition to good screenings by your dentist, look in your mouth on a regular basis and investigate anything looking or feeling out of the ordinary. Well, I guess I’m one of the 40%, I did everything right and still got cancer. It was not hard to have a healthy lifestyle, I loved to eat right and exercise every day, my body was (and still is) my temple. Probably the one thing I’ve learned from having cancer is to not sweat the small stuff. Also, I have a new mission: Oral Cancer is not just for smokers. I’m proof of that. In addition to good screenings by your dentist, look in your mouth on a regular basis and investigate anything looking or feeling out of the ordinary.

]]> By: Ashley http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7440 Ashley Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:38:37 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7440 Despite talking for years about how running for fun is absurd, I have recently joined a "Running Club" comprised of people that I live and work with. I have recently moved to a rural area, removing the option of a gym for me, and I could feel the unhealthiness creeping in, so I bit the bullet and have started jogging 4-5 times a week at 6:30AM with a wonderful supportive group of people who know what a big deal it is for me to be out there with them at that time. I'm up to 4.5 miles each morning and can feel the difference in my life everyday! Despite talking for years about how running for fun is absurd, I have recently joined a “Running Club” comprised of people that I live and work with. I have recently moved to a rural area, removing the option of a gym for me, and I could feel the unhealthiness creeping in, so I bit the bullet and have started jogging 4-5 times a week at 6:30AM with a wonderful supportive group of people who know what a big deal it is for me to be out there with them at that time. I’m up to 4.5 miles each morning and can feel the difference in my life everyday!

]]> By: Eric Perry http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7439 Eric Perry Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:12:49 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7439 My wife and I are both cancer survivors in the past 10 years. New home, three kids (naturally), and plenty of life's roller coaster in between. We have learned and re-learned that exercise and healthy diet are foremost the absolute critical part of anyones path. We also have added ViSalus Sciences Vi-Pak to help us with providing our bodies an advantadge in the fight against everything not so healthy. LIVE LIFE EVERYDAY. My wife and I are both cancer survivors in the past 10 years. New home, three kids (naturally), and plenty of life’s roller coaster in between. We have learned and re-learned that exercise and healthy diet are foremost the absolute critical part of anyones path. We also have added ViSalus Sciences Vi-Pak to help us with providing our bodies an advantadge in the fight against everything not so healthy. LIVE LIFE EVERYDAY.

]]> By: blake http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7438 blake Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:06:02 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7438 You ask us all to share our experiences in dealing with the stigma of cancer two days ago, and then post messages like the ones from Asher Yaron and Jerry Well. That is truly unbelievable. I really am finished with following, and working to benefit, this Foundation. You ask us all to share our experiences in dealing with the stigma of cancer two days ago, and then post messages like the ones from Asher Yaron and Jerry Well. That is truly unbelievable.

I really am finished with following, and working to benefit, this Foundation.

]]> By: Carolyn Campeau http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7437 Carolyn Campeau Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:54:44 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7437 I completed my first 5K Walk at the Livestrong Walk in Austin TX in November 2009. I didn't train for it due to a shoulder injury but I completed the walk in 54:45 - my goal was to complete it in my 55th year in under 55 minutes. I returned to Canada and joined a gym, hired a personal trainer and have set a goal of running the 5K in Austin in 2010! Thanks Lance and Livestrong! I completed my first 5K Walk at the Livestrong Walk in Austin TX in November 2009. I didn’t train for it due to a shoulder injury but I completed the walk in 54:45 – my goal was to complete it in my 55th year in under 55 minutes. I returned to Canada and joined a gym, hired a personal trainer and have set a goal of running the 5K in Austin in 2010!

Thanks Lance and Livestrong!

]]> By: Jumpseat Jimmy http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7436 Jumpseat Jimmy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:38:45 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7436 Prevention?? OH, YES!! For 35 years I went without hat or sunscreen protection. Several years in the deserts of Saudi Arabia & Middle East countries. Recently (3 years) I have paid for my neglect. Nine (9) surgeries to remove skin cancers is really noi fun. Who would have known fourty years ago of the hazards. Take my advice, Please: Use proper protection. Prevention?? OH, YES!!
For 35 years I went without hat or sunscreen protection. Several years in the deserts of Saudi Arabia & Middle East countries.
Recently (3 years) I have paid for my neglect. Nine (9) surgeries to remove skin cancers is really noi fun. Who would have known fourty years ago of the hazards.
Take my advice, Please: Use proper protection.

]]> By: Facebook User http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7435 Facebook User Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:56:59 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7435 Inspired by a friend who participated in last year's Livestrong Challenge in Austin, I've decided to take up the activity of cycling and am training for next year's Livestrong Challenge. Started biking to work and love that I'm getting healthy as well as helping out the environment, not using my diesel fuel car on a daily basis. I am also training to participate in my first 1/2 marathon in March. Being healthy is a great way to live life. Inspired by a friend who participated in last year’s Livestrong Challenge in Austin, I’ve decided to take up the activity of cycling and am training for next year’s Livestrong Challenge. Started biking to work and love that I’m getting healthy as well as helping out the environment, not using my diesel fuel car on a daily basis. I am also training to participate in my first 1/2 marathon in March. Being healthy is a great way to live life.

]]> By: DaveB http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7434 DaveB Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:30:10 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7434 On July 4th of 2009 I watched the 1st stage of the tour de france on tv. I got up hopped on the scale and it read 230 lbs... OUCH! I was 54 years old and fat! I went to the garage, cleaned off my old Bianchi and rode for 10 miles. Now I'm riding 20o miles a week and I'm down to 185 lbs. I love it! On July 4th of 2009 I watched the 1st stage of the tour de france on tv. I got up hopped on the scale and it read 230 lbs… OUCH! I was 54 years old and fat! I went to the garage, cleaned off my old Bianchi and rode for 10 miles. Now I’m riding 20o miles a week and I’m down to 185 lbs. I love it!

]]> By: Annemiekeh http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7433 Annemiekeh Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:20:47 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7433 I started cycling again after ten years of not being allowed to do anything but the 5 hours of exercise a day to be able to walk. I will be a participant in the LiveStrong Challenge in Austin (leave it to me to pick the one year Lance won't be there)and fully intend to do both the walk and the longest ride. Besides being very happy I can ride my bike again (just wondering where to leave my crutches)I feel a lot healthier and already lost 44 lbs (started on September 18th, know the date?). I started cycling again after ten years of not being allowed to do anything but the 5 hours of exercise a day to be able to walk. I will be a participant in the LiveStrong Challenge in Austin (leave it to me to pick the one year Lance won’t be there)and fully intend to do both the walk and the longest ride. Besides being very happy I can ride my bike again (just wondering where to leave my crutches)I feel a lot healthier and already lost 44 lbs (started on September 18th, know the date?).

]]> By: Asher Yaron http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7432 Asher Yaron Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:19:51 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7432 I agree with Jerry Well...Well said, 100% of cancer is preventable with a healthy lifestyle but more important with healthy thoughts. Yes, our thoughts create our dis-ease. As far as lifestyle, an Organic, Raw, Vegan diet is the best way to stay healthy and dis-ease free! I agree with Jerry Well…Well said, 100% of cancer is preventable with a healthy lifestyle but more important with healthy thoughts. Yes, our thoughts create our dis-ease. As far as lifestyle, an Organic, Raw, Vegan diet is the best way to stay healthy and dis-ease free!

]]> By: Chayet Pagano http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7431 Chayet Pagano Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:09:55 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7431 I started going to Crossfit 10 months ago and it has changed my life forever. The people are absolutely awesome very motivated and mucho comradery. I would recommend anyone to look into crossfit its an awesome way to get fit and healthy. Crossfit quote: "Your workout is my warm up!!!" I started going to Crossfit 10 months ago and it has changed my life forever. The people are absolutely awesome very motivated and mucho comradery. I would recommend anyone to look into crossfit its an awesome way to get fit and healthy.

Crossfit quote: “Your workout is my warm up!!!”

]]> By: Charlie DeMarco http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7430 Charlie DeMarco Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:56:30 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7430 Oh yeah, and I work with several groups working to end cancer especially the LiveStrong Foundation. Oh yeah, and I work with several groups working to end cancer especially the LiveStrong Foundation.

]]> By: Charlie DeMarco http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7429 Charlie DeMarco Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:54:59 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7429 I am a 2x survivor. I've read and follow the advice in the book ANTICANCER. Basically I eat an organic diet mostly of veggies and fruit, moderate exercise and streching to relax. And I keep my fingers crossed while trying to FULLY and open heartedly appreciate each day. I am a 2x survivor. I’ve read and follow the advice in the book ANTICANCER. Basically I eat an organic diet mostly of veggies and fruit, moderate exercise and streching to relax. And I keep my fingers crossed while trying to FULLY and open heartedly appreciate each day.

]]> By: Laurie Leiker http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7428 Laurie Leiker Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:41:28 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7428 I was diagnosed with cancer in November and have been undergoing chemo since the beginning of January. I never really exercised in my life but this has gotten me kick-started. I bought a Total Gym and have been working out on it as much as I can between chemo treatments. It really has helped abate the weakness and makes my outlook a whole lot brighter! I was diagnosed with cancer in November and have been undergoing chemo since the beginning of January. I never really exercised in my life but this has gotten me kick-started. I bought a Total Gym and have been working out on it as much as I can between chemo treatments. It really has helped abate the weakness and makes my outlook a whole lot brighter!

]]> By: AllisonMN http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7427 AllisonMN Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:31:16 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7427 I am running my 1st half-marathon this year. I am also starting a blog focused on cooking and baking centered around the color and vibrancy of food. The color of the food we eat often contains nutrients that are good for us and I want to communicate that with the recipes I provide on the blog. I am running my 1st half-marathon this year.

I am also starting a blog focused on cooking and baking centered around the color and vibrancy of food. The color of the food we eat often contains nutrients that are good for us and I want to communicate that with the recipes I provide on the blog.

]]> By: Jjjj86 http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7426 Jjjj86 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:20:16 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7426 Been on Denise Hampsons weight loss workbook for the last 8 weeks, excellent motivator. Been on Denise Hampsons weight loss workbook for the last 8 weeks, excellent motivator.

]]> By: Jana Schweiss http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7425 Jana Schweiss Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:07:07 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7425 Well, I'm no saint, but I do take measures to protect my skin from sun damage. I eat healthy...by buying fresh & whole foods & cooking from scratch. I also run every day - and live a healthy active lifestyle. That's not to say I don't have a chance to get cancer in any form, but I feel better about myself by taking measures that I know will benefit my quality of life. It's never easy to make changes in your life and try to eat better, exercise etc..but once you form the habit, it becomes much easier. I also do not smoke. Well, I’m no saint, but I do take measures to protect my skin from sun damage. I eat healthy…by buying fresh & whole foods & cooking from scratch. I also run every day – and live a healthy active lifestyle. That’s not to say I don’t have a chance to get cancer in any form, but I feel better about myself by taking measures that I know will benefit my quality of life. It’s never easy to make changes in your life and try to eat better, exercise etc..but once you form the habit, it becomes much easier. I also do not smoke.

]]> By: Paul http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7424 Paul Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:06:20 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7424 Started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5 months ago. Incredible workout and shedding body fat like lightening. Plus learning a great martial art and self defense. Started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5 months ago. Incredible workout and shedding body fat like lightening. Plus learning a great martial art and self defense.

]]> By: Jerry Weil http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7423 Jerry Weil Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:05:11 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7423 Sorry but this report is bogus. Vaccines are not the answer - they cause more problems than anything, as do anything we ingest which is not made from food. As far as the statistics, that number is way off. I would venture to say 100% of cancers can be prevented. That's right, 100%. 1 0 0. 100% preventable, 100% curable (if caught early enough). Sorry but this report is bogus. Vaccines are not the answer – they cause more problems than anything, as do anything we ingest which is not made from food. As far as the statistics, that number is way off. I would venture to say 100% of cancers can be prevented. That’s right, 100%. 1 0 0. 100% preventable, 100% curable (if caught early enough).

]]> By: daron http://livestrongblog.org/2010/02/03/report-states-40-of-cancers-cancer-could-be-prevented/#comment-7422 daron Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:03:20 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5619#comment-7422 bikram's yoga! i have never felt so strong and centered. bikram’s yoga! i have never felt so strong and centered.

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