Natural Treatments for Chordoma
Modified on Dec 21, 2016
With the number of extraneous pollutants and toxins in our environment every day, it is no wonder we are continue to see a rise in not only the number of cases but also the types of cancer reported yearly. Even though chordomas are relatively slow growing, treating them isn’t easy because of their close proximity to the spinal cord. Nonetheless, natural treatments, such as an alkaline diet, can help you fight cancer.
What Is Chordoma?
The Chordoma Foundation defines chordoma as a rare form of cancer that originates in the bones of the skull and spine. This form of cancer is considered a sarcoma and is related to other cancers of the bones, cartilage, muscles, and connective tissue. This form of cancer generally progresses slowly but has a tendency to reoccur. Chordomas can also be difficult to treat because they are typically situated so close to your spinal cord, brainstem, nerves, and arteries.
What Causes Bone Tumors?
Chordomas generally grow from small remnants of the notochord, or a coil of cells in the embryo that forms into the spinal cord. While this origination is the typically accepted cause of the growths, no environmental, dietary, or lifestyle risk factors are actually known. However, research is being done by the National Cancer Institute to determine genetic relationships and potential hereditary causes for the condition.
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