Vit D and Colorectal CA Cure

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Dear All,

This was submitted by my class room student T. I felt it was a

good article that may help you to learn more about what we, as techs,

may see in the future in the way of prevention and treatment of

colorectal cancer. There is much more to the article, here are some

snips and the actual link to the complete article.

http://news./s/nm/20080618/hl_nm/colon_vitamin_dc

Vitamin D helps colorectal cancer patients

By Will Dunham Wed Jun 18, 6:28 PM ET

" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vitamin D may extend the lives of people with

colon and rectal cancer, according to a study published on Wednesday

suggesting another health benefit from the so-called sunshine vitamin.

Previous research has indicated that people with higher levels of

vitamin D may be less likely to develop colon and rectal cancer, also

called colorectal cancer.

The body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, thus

earning its nickname the " sunshine vitamin. " Milk commonly is

fortified with it, and it is found in fatty fish like salmon. But many

people do not get enough of it.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is considered important

for bone health. In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to

osteoporosis, and it can lead to rickets in children.

A number of recent studies have indicated vitamin D also may offer a

variety of other health benefits, including protecting against types

of cancer such as breast cancer, peripheral artery disease and

tuberculosis. "

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Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Pharm Tech Educator

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