cancerandobesity.org – Cancer treatment will be entering a new phase following the discovery potential of infrared light to fight this deadly disease.

Recent research published in the journal Nature Medicine showed that the cancer drug therapy can now be arranged so that only targeted cells are attacked by the tumor. This focused therapy can be activated when cancer cells were irradiated with infrared light waves. That is, it makes use of light therapy or even become a very specific focus, so it will not damage the tissue or cells in the vicinity are not affected by cancer.

Currently, cancer therapy can be divided into three categories, namely by using radiation, surgery techniques to remove the tumor and the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. All types of therapy have risks and side effects, so scientists continue to seek treatment more accurate and safer.

In a recent study, experts from the National Cancer Institute, Maryland, United States using antibodies that target the protein on the surface of cancer cells. A type of chemical called IR700 attached to the antibodies. The new IR700 can actively work after it is irradiated with infrared light. These light waves can penetrate into the skin layers up to several centimeters. To test the effectiveness of the combination of antibody and chemical formulas, researchers implant squamous carcinoma tumor types in mice. Rodent is then given formula and its infrared radiation.

“The volume of tumors was significantly smaller than tumors in the mice given no treatment and their life is longer. Technique of selective treatment can reduce damage to normal cells,” researchers said in a statement.

They added, the combination of this technique is a promising method for therapeutic and diagnostic treatment of cancer, despite having to pass some further research. “Although we found no toxicity in the research, clinical translation of this method should be through toxicity studies first,” he said.

cancerandobesity.org – The more time that you spend for sit down, then the greater the risk you have cancer. Therefore, live physically active in order to avoid the disease that still become a scourge.

Christine Friedenreich, senior researcher from Canada said: “Cancer of the colon and breast cancer are two types of cancer are most common. There is strong evidence that says life actively will reduce the risk of that cancer”

He added, doing 150 minutes of exercise a week may not be enough. “If you all day just sit down at the desk, it will be a problem,” he said.

For colon cancer, regular exercise will reduce the risk of cancer to 35 percent. Meanwhile, the risks can be reduced to 25 percent in the case of breast cancer.

Described by Dr. Freya Schnabel, director of breast cancer surgery, obesity has been shown to increase the risk of cancer. It happened because of the increased inflammation in the body. “With exercise, inflammation can be reduced,” she said.

Doing regular exercise is the first step to healthy living. You can start by taking a break from sitting for a walk.

Experts estimate that, in a day, on average, people who sat for 15.5 hours, including meal times, on trips, working at the computer, and watching television. Meanwhile, office workers spend 75 percent of their time to sit down.

“It’s not too late to start an active life. Do exercise regularly, not only to maintain ideal body weight remains, but also lowers the risk of colon cancer and breast cancer,” says Friedenreich.