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Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the spice that gives our curries and mustards that familiar blast of vibrant yellow color, has long been known to have healing properties. A member of the ginger family, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a way to treat a host of complaints such as indigestion, inflammation and arthritic pain. More recently, scientists are looking to turmeric’s powerful anti-inflammatory compound, known as curcumin, as a way to fight cancer.
Joseph F Schneider Jr, MD
(256) 551-6590
PO Box 1995
Huntsville, AL
Specialties
Oncology (Cancer), Radiation Oncology
Gender
Male
Languages
German
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Al Sch Of Med, Birmingham Al 35294
Graduation Year: 1981
Hospital
Hospital: Crestwood Med Ctr, Huntsville, Al; Huntsville Hosp-West, Huntsville, Al
Group Practice: Comprehensive Cancer Institute

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Purvi K Shah
(256) 705-4224
3601 Cci Drive
Huntsville, AL
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Internal Medicine, Hematology / Oncology

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Philip J McGee
(256) 705-4224
3601 Cci Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL
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Medical Oncology

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Brian Nicholson Mathews
(256) 705-4224
3601 Cci Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL
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Hematology / Oncology

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Dr.John Waples
(256) 705-4224
3601 CCI Drive Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
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M
Speciality
Oncologist
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Marshall T Schreeder
(256) 705-4224
3601 Cci Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL
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Medical Oncology

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Jeremy K Hon
(256) 705-4224
3601 Cci Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL
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Medical Oncology

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John Waples
(256) 705-4224
3601 Cci Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL
Specialty
Hematology, Medical Oncology

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Surrinder Paul Dang
(256) 713-1200
3601 Cci Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL
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Hematology / Oncology, Medical Oncology

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Sammy F Becdach Quirola, MD
1121 Somerville Rd SE
Decatur, AL
Specialties
Oncology (Cancer)
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Central Del Ecuador, Esc De Med, Fac De Cien Med, Quito, Ecuador
Graduation Year: 1991

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A Curry for Cancer

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the spice that gives our curries and mustards that familiar blast of vibrant yellow color, has long been known to have healing properties.

A member of the ginger family, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a way to treat a host of complaints such as indigestion, inflammation and arthritic pain. More recently, scientists are looking to turmeric’s powerful anti-inflammatory compound, known as curcumin, as a way to fight cancer.

According to a University of Chicago study conducted in 2002, curcumin inhibits a cancer-provoking bacteria (H. pylori) associated with gastric and colon cancer. In addition, a 1999 University of Leicester study demonstrated curcumin’s ability to slow the rate at which prostate cancer cells become resistant to hormonal therapy.

The latest study brings turmeric to bear on melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. This study, published in the August 15 issue of the journal Cancer, shows that curcumin kills and stops the growth of melanoma cells in laboratory tests. Although the higher the dose, the more effectively curcumin kills the cancer cells, researchers did note that low concentrations over long periods can also be effective.

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