Dietary Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cancer (Diet and Cancer Book 1)

__Dietary Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cancer__ provides all the latest information on the possible benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) against a wide series of cancers. Several influential scientists in this field have contributed to make this book an unique one amongst the others published so far in this field. The chapters give detailed information about the results obtained in this field through experimental studies conducted on both animals and cultured cells, as well as through human intervention trials and epidemiological observational studies. This book represents an important tool for researchers working in nutrition and oncology, since it collects all the knowledge about omega-3 PUFAs and cancer, even the most recent, in a single publication. For the first time controversies among the different studies are also covered with great details in this book. The book makes physicians able to clearly understand on a scientific basis if their oncologic patients or patients at risk of cancer could actually benefit from a diet enriched in omega-3 PUFAs or from a dietary supplementation with these fatty acids. The book represents also a good resource for ordinary individuals as well as cancer patients to learn more about omega-3 PUFAs and understand how these dietary components may effect cancer growth. This book provides a comprehensive coverage and a succinct overview of the current status of supportive cancer care with Chinese medicine written by leading experts in the field. The chapters coherently present an overview on the major treatment approaches of Chinese medicine and progresses made with different important aspects on supportive cancer care with acupuncture, herbal therapy and qigong. Moreover, there are reviews on the evidences and efficacies of Chinese medicine for controlling radiation-induced injuries, chemotherapy-related side effects, as well as pain control with Chinese medicine. In order to provide information from basic science at the bench to the patient's bedside, modern researches and clinical trials would be overviewed so as to give an up-to-date and realistic evaluation of a therapy's utility for cancer patients. It is also worth noting that toxicology, safety and herb-drug interactions are the main concerns of using Chinese medicine combined with Western medicine. A chapter will expound on these issues and there will also be chapters discussing integrative Chinese and Western medicine, as well as cancer prevention with Chinese medicine. This book presents state-of-the-art knowledge on supportive cancer care with Chinese medicine, which will appeal to anyone involved in cancer care. This is a precious book for all types of readers, including but not limited to oncologists, cancer researchers, pharmacologists, pharmaceutical specialists, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, Chinese medicine educators, medicine postgraduates and undergraduates, cancer caregivers, cancer survivors, and family members of cancer patients who want to expand their knowledge in supportive cancer care Dietary Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cancer provides all the latest information on the possible benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) against a wide series of cancers. Several influential scientists in this field have contributed to make this book unique amongst the others published so far in this field. The chapters give detailed information about the results obtained in this field through experimental studies conducted on both animals and cultured cells, as well as through human intervention trials and epidemiological observational studies. This book represents an important tool for researchers working in nutrition and oncology, since it collects all the knowledge about omega-3 PUFAs and cancer, even the most recent, in a single publication. For the first time controversies among the different studies are also covered with great detail in this book. The book enables physicians to clearly understand on a scientific basis if their oncologic patients or patients at risk of cancer could actually benefit from a diet enriched in omega-3 PUFAs or from a dietary supplementation with these fatty acids. The book represents also a good resource for ordinary individuals as well as cancer patients to learn more about omega-3 PUFAs and understand how these dietary components may affect cancer growth. Front Matter....Pages i-xxi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Possible Mechanisms of ω-3 PUFA Anti-tumour Action....Pages 3-38 Front Matter....Pages 39-39 ω-3 PUFAs and Colon Cancer: Epidemiological Studies....Pages 41-66 ω-3 PUFAs and Colon Cancer: Experimental Studies and Human Interventional Trials....Pages 67-89 Front Matter....Pages 91-91 ω-3 PUFAs and Breast Cancer: Epidemiological Studies....Pages 93-107 ω-3 PUFAs and Prostate Cancer: Epidemiological Studies....Pages 109-148 ω-3 PUFAs: Interventional Trials for the Prevention and Treatment of Breast and Prostate Cancer....Pages 149-166 ω-3 PUFAs, Breast and Prostate Cancer: Experimental Studies....Pages 167-188 Front Matter....Pages 189-189 ω-3 PUFAs and Other Cancers....Pages 191-217 The Influence of ω-3 PUFAs on Chemo- or Radiation Therapy for Cancer....Pages 219-229 ω-3 PUFAs and Cachexia....Pages 231-246 Back Matter....Pages 247-248 Contains information on the benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) against the series of cancers. This book enables physicians to understand on a scientific basis if their oncologic patients or patients at risk of cancer could benefit from a diet enriched in omega-3 PUFAs or from a dietary supplementation with these fatty acids