Category Archives for cancer
Antioxidants During Chemotherapy/Radiation?
A blanket rejection of the concurrent use of antioxidants with chemotherapy is not justified by the preponderance of evidence at this time and serves neither the scientific community nor cancer patients Hi
Continue readingHow to Be the Best Caregiver
Whether you happen to be a paid professional or a family member, being a caregiver is a big responsibility. You’re in charge of looking after someone who is likely vulnerable and unable to do many things
Continue readingCannabidiol Use for Breast Cancer Patients
“According to a study by the American Association for Cancer Research conducted in 2011, it was found that CBD inhibited the survival of estrogen receptor-positive and estrogen receptor-negative
Continue readingWhite glow? Pink eye? Red eye? Consider Retinoblastoma-
“The longer that retinoblastoma can grow before they’re diagnosed and treated, the more invasive they become” A friend’s daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma as an infant.
Continue readingPatient Assistance Programs for the Cancer Patient in Need
The article linked below talks about the pluses and minuses of pharaceutical companies subsidizing co-pays. "Drug makers are increasingly subsidizing these "co-pays" — the share of
Continue readingMagnesium, Cisplatin and Kidney Damage
"The results of a new study indicate that prophylactic magnesium supplementation, in addition to preventing side effects that result directly from magnesium deficiency, can decrease the severity of
Continue readingCan Statins Increase Cancer Risk and Over-Treatment?
Statins may increase the risk of cancer in the elderly, can cause side effects and are a prime example of over-treatment… First and foremost, I want to go on record by quoting the NYTimes article
Continue readingCardiac Risks for Elderly Breast Cancer Patients Taking Herceptin
A new study demonstrates that Herceptin (trastuzumab) increases the risk of heart problems in breast cancer patients aged 70 to 92. It is a significant increase of 33% for those who with a history
Continue readingBladder Cancer Therapy beyond Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
The agent (CG0070) yielded an overall 12-month complete response (CR) rate of 30% in a phase 2 single-arm trial in patients with BCG-unresponsive, high-grade Ta, T1, or CIS ± Ta/T1 non-muscle-invasive
Continue readingChemo Combo Improves Survival of Biliary Tract Cancer
The combination of chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and cisplatin may slow the advancement of biliary tract cancers, as compaired to using gemcitabine alone.
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