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Eating red meat increases cancer risk. Why is red meat so bad? Recent research revealed at least part of the answer as chronic inflammation. Read on to find out more information on the connection between red meat and cancer.

Irene M Gordon
(765) 447-7460
1425 Unity Pl
Lafayette, IN
Specialty
Radiation Oncology

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W A Harb, MD
(765) 466-5111
1345 Unity Pl Ste 345
Lafayette, IN
Specialties
Oncology (Cancer), Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Damascus, Fac Of Med, Damascus, Syria
Graduation Year: 1992

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Irene Marlow Gordon, MD
(765) 447-7460
1425 Unity Pl
Lafayette, IN
Specialties
Oncology (Cancer), Radiation Oncology
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll Of Med, Columbus Oh 43210
Graduation Year: 1970
Hospital
Hospital: Indiana Univ Med Ctr, Indianapolis, In; St Elizabeth Hosp Med Center, Lafayette, In
Group Practice: Healthcare Specialists Of IN

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Mid-land Meals, Inc.
(765) 477-7189
3313 Concord Rd
Lafayette, IN
 
Nutritional & Wellness Complex
(765) 447-2222
40 Professional Ct
Lafayette, IN
Services
Diabetes Education, Nutrition Counseling, Weight Management, Diet Plan, Sports Nutrition, First Consultation, Weight Loss
Hours
Sunday:Closed
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Nancy A Dimartino, MD
(765) 446-5050
1345 Unity Pl Ste 135
Lafayette, IN
Specialties
Oncology (Cancer)
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Newark Nj 07103
Graduation Year: 1979

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Nancy A DiMartino
(765) 446-5050
1345 Unity Pl
Lafayette, IN
Specialty
Hematology / Oncology, Medical Oncology

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Paul M Desrosiers
(765) 447-7460
1425 Unity Pl
Lafayette, IN
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Radiation Oncology

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Mid-Land Meals, Inc.
(765) 477-7189
3313 Concord Rd
Lafayette, IN
 
Nutritional Choices Inc
(765) 498-5326
6321 W 1125 N
Kingman, IN
Services
Diabetes Education, Nutrition Counseling, Weight Management, Diet Plan, Sports Nutrition, First Consultation, Weight Loss
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Sunday:Closed
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Connection Between Red Meat and Cancer

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By Beth Bence Reinke

Yet another study—this one including more than half a million people—confirms what our docs have been warning us about: Eating red meat increases cancer risk. So we can’t help but wonder, Why is red meat so bad? Recent research revealed at least part of the answer as chronic inflammation. Scientists discovered that red meat introduces a certain sugar molecule that the body doesn’t recognize, therefore causing an inflammatory immune response. This response leads to chronic inflammation—a known risk factor for cancer. But there is good news: As the inflammation goes down, so does the risk. Speaking of chronic inflammation, instead of using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) to reduce it, simply reach in your spice cabinet. According to Bharat Aggarwal, PhD, professor of cancer medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, natural anti-inflammatories like curcumin (found in turmeric and curry powder) are effective against chronic inflammation without the side effects of prescription or OTC drugs. Aggarwal recommends taking 500 mg of curcumin a day.
—Beth Bence Reinke

Author: Beth Bence Reinke

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