Cancer Care

The Taiwan United Cancer Association, in collaboration with Dr. Po-Chen Chen from the Family Medicine Department of Shu-Tien Hospital, conducted a survey in September 2022 involving 150 cancer patients and their families. The findings revealed that while taste disorders are a common side effect of chemotherapy, they are often overlooked, increasing the risk of malnutrition and making it harder for patients to endure subsequent treatments.

When the doctor utters those life-altering words—“It’s cancer”—time seems to freeze. The world blurs, and everything suddenly feels distant. Shock, fear, anger, helplessness—these emotions crash over us all at once. We don’t know what to do or what the future will bring. This is a path we never prepared for, yet we have no choice but to walk it.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly lethal cancer with limited and often ineffective treatment options. Oligo Fucoidan (from Hi-Q Marine Biotech), a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds, has demonstrated anti-tumor properties in various cancers. Studies showed that Oligo Fucoidan not only halts the cell cycle and induces apoptosis in cancer cells but also regulates microRNAs (miRNAs) to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis.

In 2014, Professor Hsien-Yeh Hsu of Yang-Ming University in Taiwan published a study in Oncotarget: Fucoidan inhibition of lung cancer in vivo and in vitro: role of the Smurf2-dependent ubiquitin proteasome pathway in TGFβ receptor degradation. In this study, scientists explored the potential of Oligo Fucoidan (from Hi-Q Marine Biotech), a polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds, to inhibit lung cancer growth. Oligo Fucoidan has shown promise in reducing tumor cell proliferation.

Experiencing frequent stomachaches can be more than just a minor inconvenience. While many people might dismiss these pains as a result of indigestion or stress, persistent stomachaches could be an early warning sign of stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer. Understanding the symptoms and seeking timely medical advice can be crucial for early detection and treatment.

Introduction: Seaweed, a common edible marine plant, is gaining attention for its potential health benefits, including its ability to combat prostate cancer. Recent research has focused on four types of seaweed commonly found in Taiwan and their effects on prostate cancer cells.

Recently, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in San Diego, researchers explored why more young people worldwide are being diagnosed with cancer. According to the American Cancer Society's 2023 report, 20% of cancer patients diagnosed in 2019 were under the age of 55, a figure that has doubled since 1995.

In recent breakthroughs, Fucoidan, a complex carbohydrate derived from brown seaweeds, has emerged as an adjunct therapy in the fight against breast cancer.