No one wants cancer. Many government and private institutions initiate public awareness campaigns and programs to extend necessary support system to cancer patients as well as to their loved ones. One great way to go is to see to it that you consume large amounts of the following foods that can help you prevent and battle cancer.

According to Cancer.Org, there can be 21.7 million new cancer cases expected to be diagnosed and 13 million cancer deaths predicted in 2030. The said findings and assumptions only reflected population growth and aging; thus, adoption of lifestyles that are known to increase cancer risk, such as smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, and fewer pregnancies, in economically developing countries, is believed to increase the figure presented.

1. Red Beets

Inhibiting cancer cell growth, beet roots help detoxify and protect our cells with essential and easily absorbed nutrients and oxygen. Giving you better physical performance, red beets the 'Ferenczi's Effect' is named after the man that discovered a tumor-inhibiting effect of a flavonoid (betazyane) found in beets, increasing the ability to improve oxygen intake within the cells, protecting the levels of vitamin C, and promoting the regeneration of new (healthy) cells.

2. Turmeric Ginger

Turmeric's main active ingredient, curcumin or diferuloyl methane, though doesn't have concrete evidence to prove the ability to cure cancer, has clearly shown some promising results based on initial studies and tests. It has also anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive power that targets some causative factors involved in cancer development and provides greater protection, including the prevention of DNA damage.7

3. Guyabano (Sour Sop)

Tagged as a 'natural cancer cell killer', Guyabano, including its fruits, leaves, stems, and bark, has lots of medicinal properties that targets cancer cells and leaves out healthy ones. A study at Purdue University found that the leaves from the Guyabano tree did kill cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers. This also protects our immune system, boosts energy levels, and does the magic in treating some heart diseases, liver problems, asthma, and arthritis.  

4. Garlic

Known to have strong anti-cancer power, garlic has its intense protective effects that may arise from certain antibacterial properties. It does many wonders to human health such as blocking the formation of cancer-causing substances in the body, enhancing DNA repair, reducing cell proliferation, or inducing cell death. 

5. Berries

These sweet and juicy summertime treats contain antioxidants that are good in protecting our body from cell damage caused by harmful free radicals. Berries are known to be a great source of vitamins A, C, and E. Consumption of black berries, blue berries, raspberries, and even strawberries has been proven to offer protection against cancer and other chronic diseases. These natural antioxidants also have fiber, ellagic acid (phytonutrients), folate, and flavonoids.  So, lob some hale and hearty berries to your mouth now.

Eating these anti-cancer foods can really help you get rid of this really fatal disease, block tumors, and fight the rapid growth of cancer cells. However, please understand that there is no specific anti-cancer diet. What's the key? Well, eat right, exercise, live healthy, and be happy!