FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
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Allergic inflammation may promote breast cancer metastasis
A study recently published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology reveals a mechanism by which allergic inflammation can promote breast cancer metastasis.
Metastasis reduced by low carb diet plus anti-inflammatory
Two papers just published in the journal Carcinogenesis presenting evidence that a low carbohydrate/high protein diet plus anti-inflammatory agent markedly reduces cancer metastasis.
Biopsy of breast tumors may spread cancer cells through the acute inflammatory response
A study just published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment demonstrates that it is possible for tumor cells to be spread by the acute inflammatory response to the biopsy procedure. Happily, the authors also show that anti-inflammatory treatment prior to the biopsy can protect against metastasis.