MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOLLOWING A DIAGNOSIS
A cancer diagnosis can be a difficult and stressful experience, and it is important to take care of your mental health during this time....
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information hub
Welcome to the Ahead Of The Game Foundation's information hub, where we aim to help educate, motivate and share vital information on all types of cancer. This hub will be an ever growing section that we hope helps those who have been recently diagnosed.
EXERCISE INHIBITS CANCER GROWTH
Exercise is scientifically proven to not only inhibit cancer growth by up to 50% but is also important for your mental health by...
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BRAIN TUMOUR SYMPTOMS
Brain tumours can cause a variety of symptoms, and the specific symptoms can depend on the size and location of the tumour. However, some...
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INFRARED SAUNA
WHAT INFRARED SAUNAS WILL DO FOR YOU: Far-infrared heat is required for all living things to achieve optimum health. The radiant heat...
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RED LIGHT THERAPY
Dave highly recommends Red Light Therapy not just for cancer patients, but as a wellness therapy available to everyone! (in fact he has...
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KANGEN WATER
When it comes to your health, you need the best. Water is vital for our survival. The body can go without food for 40 days, but it can...
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WATER FASTING
Water fasting is a type of fasting where water will be the only thing you’ll consume for the whole duration of your fast. Dave has been...
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COLD WATER EXPOSURE PLAN
Highly recommend before considering cold water therapy. Gradual and regular exposure to cold water will allow your body to acclimate over...
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COLD WATER THERAPY
Dave highly recommends cold water therapy as part of your recovery and the benefits are huge not only for mental but physical health too....
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WHY IS SLEEP IMPORTANT?
Sleep is an important part of our daily routine that helps to repair and restore our bodies and minds. During sleep, the body goes...
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HYDRATION
Hydration is important for BRAIN TUMOURS for several reasons: Reduces swelling: Brain tumours can cause swelling, which can put pressure...
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KETOGENIC DIET & BRAIN TUMOURS
How the ketogenic diet is effective for brain tumours: The ketogenic diet (KD), a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, has been proposed as a...
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS
If someone has been diagnosed with a cancer, they may consider several options to raise funds to cover the costs of medical treatment and...
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WHAT IS GENE THERAPY?
What is Gene therapy? Gene therapy is a type of medical treatment that involves the introduction of new or modified genes into the body...
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WHAT IS OPTUNE THERAPY?
What is Optune Therapy? Optune is a type of non-invasive brain tumour treatment that uses low- intensity, alternating electric fields...
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WHAT IS TARGETED THERAPY?
What is Targeted therapy? Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that targets specific molecules or proteins within cancer cells...
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WHAT IS IMMUNOTHERAPY?
What is immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a type of medical treatment that helps the body's immune system fight disease, such as cancer. It...
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TREATMENTS FOR BRAIN TUMOURS
There are several other treatments that may be used to treat brain tumours, including: Surgery: Depending on the location and type of...
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HOW WE CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD OF BRAIN TUMOURS
There are many ways to make a positive impact in the world of brain tumours, including: Supporting research: Donating to organisations...
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WORLDWIDE BRAIN TUMOUR STATISTICS
Here are some general statistics about brain tumours worldwide: Brain tumours are a relatively rare type of cancer, accounting for...
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HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy suppresses Cancer growth: Low levels within tumour cells (tumour hypoxia) is a major signal for these cancer...
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WHAT TYPES OF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS ARE SUITABLE FOR BRAIN TUMOURS?
While conventional treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are the primary methods for treating brain tumours,...
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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL & SMOKING
Alcohol & brain tumours: There is evidence to suggest that heavy alcohol consumption may be a risk factor for brain tumours. Long-term...
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RISKS AND CAUSES OF BRAIN TUMOURS
Risks and causes of brain tumours are not fully understood, but there are several factors that have been associated with an increased...
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