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Immunotherapy, Antibiotics and Cancer
“They (oncologists) have some of the first evidence that in some of the newest therapies, the effect of antibiotics is definitely mixed. Infections are typically the biggest complication of chemotherapy,
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The Galen Foundation dba PeopleBeatingCancer is a 501C3 nonprofit organization providing cancer coaching, research and advocacy to cancer patients and caregivers. Both my personal experience as a long-term
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 readingSupplements, Nutrition and Multiple Myeloma- A How-To Guide
Many studies confirm that a majority of patients undergoing cancer therapy use non-conventional therapies such as the supplements discussed below- Experience and years of research have taught me that
Continue readingHepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, known as HCC in short, is a kind of primary liver cancer. It is common in patients suffering from cirrhosis of liver or other chronic liver diseases. If the cancer is diagnosed
Continue readingCurcumin vs. cancer: The scientific evidence continues to pile up
Dr. Saraswati Sukumar, from Johns Hopkins, has been studying curcumin for many years. The primary active ingredient in the spice turmeric, says Dr. Sukumar, is arguably the most potent anti-cancer nutrient
Continue readingChemotherapy-induced Cardiomyopathy- How long have I got?
“Chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy (CI-CM) is the most frequent complication of cytotoxic drugs cardiotoxicity and portends a poor prognosis” According to the study below, Chemotherapy-induced
Continue readingHow to Deal with Anxiety and Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on most patients, families, and caregivers. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are very common and are normal responses to this life-changing experience. Lately,
Continue readingCancer Coaching- Nutrition = anti-inflammation, angiogenesis, antioxidation
In 15 human studies, 3,738 patients who took non-prescription antioxidants and other nutrition actually had increased survival. Dear Cancer Coach- Is there any research about whether nutrition in general,
Continue readingSorafenib for Heptocellular/Liver Cancer- Less is More
Patients with the most common type of liver cancer who are taking the chemotherapy drug sorafenib can begin their treatment with a lower dose than is currently considered standard, and it will not affect
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