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The Galen Foundation DBA PeopleBeatingCancer is an IRS approved 501C3 non-profit organization. The mission of PeopleBeatingCancer is to provide interactive health communication (IHCA) for cancer patients,
Continue readingReminiscence Therapy & Cancer Survival
Myeloma patients and survivors working to manage their mental health once they hear “you have cancer” can have a hard time managing their emotions. I believe that reminiscence therapy proved
Continue readingChemotherapy-induced Cardiotoxicity- Symptoms, Prevention, and Heart Protection
Early detection of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is crucial in order to prevent irreversible cardiac dysfunction, which occurs in more than one-third of patients What Is Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity? Chemotherapy-induced
Continue readingHPV, Educating Patients, Families
The topic of cancer prevention can be hard to navigate. The number of cancer-causing foods, drugs, and simple behaviors that have some evidence of increasing the risk of cancer can be a daunting education.
Continue readingLisa’s Story-Leukemia “Not Necessarily”
Does this mean I’m going to die?” Lisa asked innocently to Dr. Nantel, the hematologist at the Vancouver General Hospital. He had just diagnosed her with leukemia. “Not necessarily” was his reply Does
Continue readingRenal Cell – IV Alpha Lipoid Acid, Low-Dose Naltrexone
After only a few treatments of IV α-lipoic acid and IV vitamin C, his symptoms (renal cell carcinoma) began to improve… While I think anecdotal evidence opens up cancer patients to only part of
Continue readingNathan Mumford- Allo, Cord blood SCT-
Originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Minority Cancer Profile In Courage, Nathan Mumford founded the Karen E. Mumford Cancer Foundation in 2007. Editor’s Note: Though Nathan Mumford is the minority
Continue readingNew Guideline for Surveillance of Gynecologic Cancers
This article provides important information regarding up to date recommendations from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology as to guidelines for the surveillance of gynecologic cancers: &n...
Continue readingRetinoblastoma- Reduce Relapse
We suggest that this series of events results in a stoppage of the (retinoblastoma) cell cycle progression at the G1–>S phase transition thereby leading to a G0/G1 arrest and subsequent apoptotic
Continue readingFollicular Lymphoma: Watch and Wait for Better Therapies?
“Watching and waiting is still reasonable for patients with follicular lymphoma of all varieties because, while we are watching and waiting, clinical trials are ongoing, developing newer and better
Continue readingMetformin- Treatment for Endometrial Cancer?
Metformin, traditionally used to treat diabetes, may be an important part of adjuvant therapy for endometrial cancer:
Continue readingXerostomia-Dry Mouth
“Xerostomia can lead to speech and eating difficulties, halitosis (bad breath), an increase in the number of dental cavities (saliva helps prevent tooth decay), and infections in the mouth, such
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