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heblaj01 · 08-26-2006, 08:18 PM

In this April 2006 article the researchers found that DHA & EPA are effective in treating (in the lab) cells of hepatocellular carcinoma which accounts for 80 to 90 percent of all liver cancers.
They also found them effective in the case of cells of bile duct cancer. (Cholangiocarcinoma).
One interesting fact is the favorable intervention of Omega-3 fatty acids at several points in the cancer progression.

http://newsbureau.upmc.com/Print/Pri...bitsGrowth.htm
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS INHIBIT GROWTH OF LIVER CANCER CELLS

Research suggests these fatty acids represent a potentially effective therapy for the prevention and treatment of human liver cancers

Note:
RB has posted a 2004 article showing an other beneficial effect of Omega-3 fatty acids in improving liver & pancreas functions after tumour surgery :
http://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...searchid=31902
Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients

08-26-2006, 08:18 PM	#1
heblaj01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 543	Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inhibit Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells In this April 2006 article the researchers found that DHA & EPA are effective in treating (in the lab) cells of hepatocellular carcinoma which accounts for 80 to 90 percent of all liver cancers. They also found them effective in the case of cells of bile duct cancer. (Cholangiocarcinoma). One interesting fact is the favorable intervention of Omega-3 fatty acids at several points in the cancer progression. http://newsbureau.upmc.com/Print/Pri...bitsGrowth.htm OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS INHIBIT GROWTH OF LIVER CANCER CELLS Research suggests these fatty acids represent a potentially effective therapy for the prevention and treatment of human liver cancers Note: RB has posted a 2004 article showing an other beneficial effect of Omega-3 fatty acids in improving liver & pancreas functions after tumour surgery : http://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...searchid=31902 Omega-3 fatty acids improve liver and pancreas function in postoperative cancer patients