Welcome to HH Cancer Wellness Center
HH Cancer Wellness Center specializes in preventive and post-operative cancer wellness treatment for individuals experiencing cancer-related symptoms like pain, swelling, nausea, fatigue and other side effects during or following cancer treatments.
Our qualified therapists have successfully treated patients from across Africa, HH Cancer Wellness Center specializes in preventive and post-operative cancer wellness the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, making us a trusted center for cancer wellness care both regionally and internationally.
The practice is led by Dr. Anny Chung, a distinguished specialist who has international certification in lymphatic therapy from accredited institutions in both Europe and Canada.
With over 35 years of clinical experience in oriental medicine with acupuncture so Dr. Chung brings a profound depth of expertise and a patient approach to holistic health care.
Comments on the benefits of acupuncture for cancer patients
“If I look specifically at cancer pain management for cancer survivors, this does add something new,” said Robert Swarm, M.D., chief of the Division of Pain Management at Washington University School of Medicine. “I think this study will be of interest to oncologists and others involved in the care of cancer survivors.”
“Acupuncture is a very useful tool for managing cancer side effects,” says Carolyn Katzin, MS, CNS, MINT, an integrative oncology specialist at the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. “It focuses on restoring the energy flow that cancer treatment disturb.”
Overview
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.
This abnormal growth can form tumors or disrupt normal cell function.
There are many types of cancer, such as breast, lung, prostate, and skin cancer, each with unique characteristics and treatment requirements.
Bladder Cancer
Overview
Bladder cancer typically begins in the inner lining of the bladder. It is more common in men and is strongly associated with smoking and chemical exposure. Early diagnosis often leads to better outcomes.
Symptoms
Symptoms of bladder cancer include blood in urine (hematuria), frequent or painful urination, urgency to urinate, pelvic or back pain, and unexplained fatigue.
Prevention
Avoid tobacco products.
Drink plenty of fluids to flush toxins.
Limit exposure to harmful chemicals in the workplace.
Maintain a healthy diet with antioxidant-rich foods.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Cranberry juice: May reduce risk of urinary infections and support bladder health
- Garlic: Has antimicrobial and possible anti-cancer properties.
- Green tea: Contains antioxidants that may help slow cancer progression.
- Broccoli sprouts: Rich in sulforaphane, which may inhibit cancer growth
- Curcumin: Helps reduce inflammation and may inhibit bladder cancer cells.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Support immune function and reduce inflammation.
- Acupuncture: Can help with pain management, fatigue, and side effects of treatment in bladder cancer patients.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Mayo Clinic—bladder cancer
Healthline—bladder health
Verywellhealth—natural bladder care
Breast cancer
Overview
Breast cancer is a form of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, most commonly in the ducts or lobules. It primarily affects women but can also occur in men. Early detection and treatment significantly improve survival rates.
Symptoms
A lump or thickened area in the breast or underarm
Changes in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast
Dimpling of the skin on the breast
Nipple discharge, especially if bloody
Redness or flaky skin around the nipple area
Prevention
Maintain a healthy weight and stay physically active.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Breastfeed, if possible, as it may lower the risk.
Perform regular breast self-exams and attend mammography screenings as recommended.
Avoid smoking and exposure to radiation or environmental pollution.
Practical Advice / Natural Remedies
- Dietary Changes: Diets high in antioxidants (fruits, vegetables, green tea) may support immune health.
- Turmeric: Contains curcumin, which may have anti-cancer properties.
- Acupuncture: Helps manage symptoms like fatigue and nausea in cancer patients undergoing treatment.
- Cupping Therapy: Sometimes used to relieve symptoms related to treatment side effects, though evidence is limited.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Cervical Cancer
Overview
Cervical cancer starts in the cervix and is most commonly caused by persistent infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Early detection through regular Pap smears can greatly improve outcomes.
Symptoms
Symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding (e.g., after intercourse or between periods), unusual vaginal discharge, Pelvic pain Pain during intercourse and longer or heavier menstrual periods
Prevention
Get vaccinated against HPV.
Have regular cervical screenings (Pap smear and HPV testing).
Practice safe sex and limit the number of sexual partners.
Avoid smoking, which increases cervical cancer risk.
Maintain a strong immune system through healthy living.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Green tea: Contains polyphenols that may suppress HPV and inhibit cancer growth.
- Turmeric: Curcumin has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that may help fight HPV.
- Folate-rich foods: Leafy greens and legumes support cervical cell health.
- Astragalus: May enhance immune response and support recovery.
- Indole-3-carbinol: Found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli; may promote healthy estrogen metabolism.
- Reishi mushroom: May enhance immune function and inhibit tumor growth.
- Acupuncture: Can support immune system balance, relieve pain, and reduce side effects from radiation or chemotherapy.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Esophageal Cancer
Overview
Esophageal cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the oesophagus. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the oesophagus. Esophageal cancer can happen anywhere along the oesophagus. It is more common in men and often involves two main types: adenocarcinoma (most common in the US) and squamous cell carcinoma (most common worldwide).
Symptoms
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Chest pain, pressure or burning
Coughing or hoarseness
Weight loss without trying
Worsening indigestion or heartburn
Vomiting, frequent choking while eating, or chronic cough
Bleeding in the oesophagus, which may lead to black stools
Prevention
Avoiding smoking and tobacco use
Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all
Eating more fruits and vegetables
Maintaining a healthy weight
Exercising regularly (at least 30 minutes most days)
Managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Screening for Barrett’s oesophagus if at high risk
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Green tea: Rich in antioxidants that may help protect cells from damage
- Cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage contain compounds that support healthy cell function
- Lycopene-rich foods: Tomatoes and watermelon may provide protective antioxidants
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts; support anti-inflammatory processes
- Selenium-rich foods: Brazil nuts and seafood may support immune function
- Avoid very hot beverages: Reduce irritation to the esophageal lining
- Manage acid reflux: Use natural methods like elevating head while sleeping, avoiding trigger foods
- Acupuncture: Can help reduce chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and mucus production specific to esophageal cancer. May also alleviate treatment side effects like nausea, vomiting, and pain from chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Kidney Cancer
Overview
The most common type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma. About nine out of 10 kidney cancers are this type. The average age of those diagnosed with kidney cancer is 64. It is about twice as common in men as it is in women. Kidney cancer occurs when cells in the kidney develop abnormal DNA changes and form tumours.
Symptoms
Blood in urine (may appear pink, red, or cola-coloured)
Pain in the back or side that doesn’t go away
Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss
Persistent tiredness or fatigue
Fever
Night sweats
High blood pressure
Prevention
Not smoking or quitting if you smoke
Maintaining a healthy weight
Managing high blood pressure
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
Staying hydrated with adequate water intake
Limiting exposure to harmful chemicals
Regular medical check-ups, especially if you have risk factors
Managing diabetes effectively
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Antioxidant-rich foods: Berries, dark leafy greens, and colourful vegetables support cellular health
- Green tea: Contains catechins that may have protective properties
- Turmeric: Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties that support overall health
- Garlic and onions: Contain sulfur compounds that support detoxification
- Hydration: Adequate water intake supports kidney function
- Exercise: Regular physical activity supports overall health and immune function
- Stress management: Yoga, meditation, and adequate sleep support immune system balance
- Avoid processed meats: Limit consumption of foods high in nitrates and preservatives
- Acupuncture: Can help manage cancer-related pain, reduce fatigue, and support overall well-being. May assist in managing side effects from chemotherapy and other treatments while supporting immune function recovery.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Liver Cancer
Overview
Liver cancer usually begins in the cells of the liver (hepatocellular carcinoma being the most common type). Risk factors include chronic hepatitis infections, cirrhosis, and excessive alcohol use. It often remains undetected until it has advanced.
Symptoms
Early symptoms of liver cancer are unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and swelling in the abdomen.
Prevention
Get vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Avoid sharing needles and practice safe sex to reduce hepatitis transmission.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Maintain a healthy weight and diet.
Regularly monitor liver health if you have chronic liver disease.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Milk thistle: Contains silymarin, believed to protect liver cells from damage and promote regeneration.
- Green tea: May inhibit liver tumor growth and improve liver enzyme levels.
- Turmeric: May slow tumor growth and reduce liver inflammation.
- Dandelion root tea: Traditionally used to promote liver detoxification and function.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Can help reduce liver inflammation and support immune function.
- Bitter melon: Has shown promise in limiting liver cancer cell proliferation in studies.
- Acupuncture: Helps manage fatigue, nausea, and pain in liver cancer patients undergoing treatment.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Lung Cancer
Overview
Lung cancer begins in the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. It most commonly occurs in smokers but can also affect non-smokers. There are two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), each progressing differently and requiring different treatment approaches.
Symptoms
Symptoms of lung cancer include a persistent cough that worsens over time, coughing up blood or rust-coloured sputum, chest pain, especially when breathing deeply or coughing, shortness of breath, hoarseness, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and frequent respiratory infections like bronchitis or pneumonia.
Prevention
Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke exposure.
Test for radon levels in your home and reduce exposure.
Wear protective equipment if working with hazardous substances.
Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Exercise regularly to boost overall lung health.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Green tea: Contains antioxidants (EGCG) that may help protect cells from damage and inhibit tumor growth.
- Turmeric (Curcumin): Has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and may inhibit lung cancer cell growth.
- Ginger: Helps reduce inflammation and supports respiratory health, especially in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fish oil, they may reduce inflammation and support immune function.
- Astragalus root: Used in traditional medicine to boost immune response and support the body during treatment.
- Breathing exercises: Techniques like pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing improve lung function and oxygen intake.
- Acupuncture: Often used to reduce nausea, pain, fatigue, and anxiety in lung cancer patients undergoing treatment.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Prostate Cancer
Overview
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, which is responsible for producing seminal fluid in men. It is one of the most common cancers in men, particularly in older adults, and it often grows slowly. Early detection significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.
Symptoms
Symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulty starting or stopping urination, a weak or interrupted urine stream, frequent urination, especially at night, blood in urine or semen, painful ejaculation or pelvic discomfort, and erectile dysfunction.
Prevention
Maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle.
Consume foods rich in lycopene (e.g., tomatoes, watermelon).
Avoid high-fat and processed foods.
Get regular screenings, especially if there’s a family history.
Limit alcohol and quit smoking.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Saw Palmetto: May help manage symptoms of enlarged prostate and urinary function.
- Lycopene: Found in cooked tomatoes, this antioxidant may slow prostate cancer progression.
- Green tea: Rich in catechins that may inhibit prostate tumor growth.
- Pomegranate juice: May slow the rise of PSA levels after treatment.
- Zinc-rich foods: Pumpkin seeds and legumes support prostate health.
- Flaxseed: Contains lignans and omega-3s that may reduce tumor growth.
- Cupping therapy: May help improve blood circulation, reduce pelvic tension, and support detoxification.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Skin Cancer
Overview
Skin cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the skin. The cells can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. The most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. While these are the most common, they often can be cured. The most dangerous form of skin cancer is melanoma. Most skin cancers happen on skin that gets a lot of sunlight.
Symptoms
A new growth on the skin that might look like a mole, bump, or scab
A rough patch on the skin
A sore that won’t heal
Changes to a mole or freckle (size, shape, colour changes)
Itchy skin around a skin growth
Pain around a skin growth
Asymmetry, irregular borders, colour variations, or diameter larger than 6mm in moles (ABCD rule)
Prevention
Stay out of the sun during the middle of the day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Wear sunscreen year-round with broad-spectrum SPF 30+
Wear protective clothing including wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses
Don’t use tanning beds
Check your skin often and report changes to your healthcare team
Seek shade when outdoors
Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Beta-carotene foods: Carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach support skin health
- Vitamin C-rich foods: Citrus fruits, berries, and bell peppers support collagen production
- Green tea (topical and oral): Contains polyphenols that may protect against UV damage
- Vitamin E: Found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils; supports skin repair
- Lycopene: Tomatoes and watermelon may provide natural sun protection
- Zinc-rich foods: Pumpkin seeds, chickpeas support skin healing
- Aloe vera: Natural topical treatment for minor sun damage
- Regular skin self-examinations: Monthly checks using mirrors to examine all skin areas
- Hydration: Adequate water intake maintains skin health
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation
- Acupuncture: Can help reduce anxiety related to skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, manage treatment-related pain, and support immune system balance. May also help with hot flashes and other side effects from hormone therapy treatments.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Stomach Cancer
Overview
Stomach cancer begins in the lining of the stomach and can spread to nearby organs if not detected early. It is often linked to long-term inflammation due to infections like Helicobacter pylori, certain dietary factors, and smoking.
Symptoms
Symptoms of stomach cancer are bloating and feeling full after small meals, indigestion or heartburn, nausea and vomiting, blood in vomit or stool, loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss, and stomach pain or discomfort.
Prevention
Avoid smoked, salted, and heavily processed foods.
Treat H. pylori infections when diagnosed.
Eat a high-fiber, plant-based diet.
Limit alcohol and quit smoking.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Garlic: Contests stomach cancer development.
- Ginger: Can relieve nausea and inflammation, especially helpful during chemotherapy.
- Turmeric: Curcumin may inhibit cancer cell proliferation in the stomach.
- Aloe vera juice: Can soothe the digestive tract and may help in managing irritation and inflammation.
- Vitamin C-rich foods: Citrus fruits and leafy greens can help neutralize nitrosamines, harmful compounds linked to stomach cancer.
- Acupuncture: May reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and improve appetite.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Thyroid Cancer
Overview
Thyroid cancer occurs in the thyroid gland at the base of the neck. It is typically slow-growing and has high survival rates when detected early. It is more common in women and those exposed to high levels of radiation.
Symptoms
Symptoms of thyroid cancer are a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness or voice changes, difficulty swallowing, neck or throat pain, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Prevention
Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
Ensure sufficient iodine intake through diet.
Get regular checkups if you have a family history.
Avoid smoking and environmental toxins.
Practical Advice/Natural Remedies
- Seaweed (e.g., kelp): Rich in iodine, which supports thyroid health
- Selenium: Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds contain selenium, which is essential for thyroid hormone production.
- Ashwagandha: May support thyroid hormone balance and reduce stress
- Turmeric: Its anti-inflammatory effects may help manage thyroid inflammation.
- Ginger tea: Can reduce inflammation and relieve throat discomfort
- Cruciferous vegetables: May support detoxification and hormone balance, but consume in moderation.
- Cupping therapy: When used on the upper back (not neck), it may help with muscle tension and circulation, supporting recovery and stress relief.
- Lymphatic drainage therapy: offers gentle relief from swelling, pain, nausea and fatigue, significantly enhancing well-being during and after cancer treatment
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