Category Archives for non-conventional therapies
Head & Neck Cancer- An Integrative Therapy no-brainer-
The Life of a Head & Neck Cancer Survivor is all about Risks. The Risk of Collateral Damage, the Risk of a Relapse of your Primary Cancer or the Risk of a Secondary Cancer. I am both a long-term cancer
Continue readingColorectal Cancer Non-Conventional Therapies-
Colorectal cancer has been shown to respond to many antioxidant supplements before, during and after diagnosis. Depending on your age, stage at diagnosis and your prognosis and therapy plan nutrition,
Continue readingThe Better Prostate Cancer Diet- Mediterranean or Flexitarian?
Only a high adherence to Mediterranean dietary pattern appeared to be associated with a lower risk of aggressive PC. Prudent and Mediterranean dietary patterns showed different effects in low and high-grade
Continue readingFight Cancer, Promote Brain, Heart, Blood Health with single Supplement
Research and Personal Experience Confirm the Benefit of Omega 3 Fatty Acids combined with Olive oil for Brain, Heart, Blood Heath- And they fight Cancer Too- I am a long-term survivor of an “incurable”
Continue readingEsophageal cancer- Reduce Risk of Relapse with Cruciferous Veggies-
Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated a decrease in the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) associated with higher fruit and vegetable intake, although the association has
Continue readingDCIS, lumpectomy, atypical hyperplasia. Margins clear, so now what?
Since suspicious groups of microcalcifications can appear even in the absence of DCIS, a biopsy may be necessary for diagnosis. Dear Cancer Coach. I was diagnosed by sterotactic biopsy with ductal carcinoma
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 readingDeep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism aka Blood Clot in cancer patients and survivors
It is a well-known fact that chemotherapy can induce endothelial dysfunction and contribute to cardiovascular side effects, with both venous and arterial thromboembolism (blood clot) associated with cisplatin Venous
Continue readingCurcumin Potentiates Chemo, Induces Apoptosis in Head and Neck Cancer
“All current treatment regimens for head and neck cancer have adverse effects…That tumours become resistant to cisplatin is a major reason why head and neck cancer patients frequently see their
Continue readingChemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Therapies That Can Help
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy” (CIPN) effects the lives of up to 40% of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. You’ve heard the saying that “the cure is worse than the disease?”
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