What type of cancer did you choose and how prevalent is it in the United States? Briefly describe the cancer, providing the most important information you would want the class to know.

This chapter covers cancer in adults but discusses it generally. For this week’s discussion, research a type of cancer you are most interested in. Find a research article(s) related to the cancer and nutrition (or a nutritional component) to answer the questions below. Respond to the questions below in the Discussion Board. Be sure to cite your article(s)

Questions

1. What type of cancer did you choose and how prevalent is it in the United States? Briefly describe the cancer, providing the most important information you would want the class to know.

2.How is overall nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors tied to this type of cancer’s progression or risk?

3. Are there specific nutrients or foods being researched to prevent or treat this cancer? If so, describe the research and how the nutrient/food impacts the cancer growth.

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