Simple is not bad. I was at a lecture 25 yrs ago on Pycnogenol that was being brought into the U.S. from France and we were told "may prevent cancer" ... that was Simply music to my 57 yr old ears. And still going strong on this Simple information.

Wonder if your friend was taking Simple supplements called antioxidants

Millions are receiving the cancer(s) diagnosis and wonder how their intake of antioxidants is.

Here is some NOT highly scientific info on what free radicals are doing:

Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention - National Cancer Institute

Kiwi: Do some research on the wonders of the Grape....