Cancer Prevention Specialist

What is cancer?

Cancer refers to a multitude of diseases involving the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably. These rapidly dividing cells infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Many cancers can spread throughout the body.

What are the symptoms of cancer?

General signs and symptoms associated with cancer include:

• Fatigue
• An area of thickening or a lump that you can feel beneath your skin
• Persistent unexplained fever, night sweats, muscle pain, or joint pain
• Unexplained bleeding or bruising
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening, or redness of the skin, sores that won’t heal, and changes to an existing mole
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits
• Persistent cough and difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating

You might also experience weight fluctuations, such as unexpected weight gain or weight loss.

What causes cancer?

Cancer is the result of DNA mutations or changes within the cells. The DNA inside each cell is packaged into a large number of individual genes. Each gene contains a set of instructions that tells the cell how to grow and divide, and which functions to perform.

When errors happen in these instructions, the cell can stop functioning normally and become cancerous.

A gene mutation can tell a healthy cell to:

• Grow and divide more rapidly
• Fail to cease uncontrolled cell growth
• Make mistakes when repairing DNA errors

Most gene mutations happen following birth and are caused or worsened by various factors, such as radiation, cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens), viruses, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, chronic inflammation, and hormones.

In some cases, you are born with gene mutations inherited from your parents. Gene mutations do happen as a normal part of cell growth.

Cells contain a mechanism that acknowledges when a mistake happens and repairs the mistake, so you stay healthy. A missed mistake can cause a cell to become cancerous.

What is cancer prevention?

Cancer prevention refers to medical treatments and services, steps you can take, self-care, and other methods that help lower your risk of developing cancer in the future.

To help prevent cancer, Dr. Krol offers a range of services, including:

• Testing and screening
• In-depth personal consultations
• Education on cancer and cancer prevention
• Lifestyle and health assessment
• Balancing hormones
• Hormone therapy
• Checking for infections
• Checking for nutrient deficiencies
• Stress management
• Medications to help treat pain, inflammation, and other symptoms

From key nutrients to hormonal balance, Dr. Krol considers all aspects of your health and wellness.

Protect your body from cancer and boost your health. Call or click to book online.