Category Archives for pediatric cancer
Pediatric Brain Cancer- Burzynski and Antineoplaston Therapy
The results of the present study are favourable in comparison with radiation therapy and chemotherapy for pediatric brain cancer Full disclosure- After three years of unsuccessful conventional therapy
Continue readingReduce Liver Toxicity In Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
“In children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and liver toxicity, Milk Thistle was associated with a trend toward significant reductions in liver toxicity.” While great strides against acute
Continue readingSibling Cord Blood May Offer Best Chance For Bone Marrow Transplant
“Children needing a bone marrow transplant may find their best chance in umbilical cord blood from a sibling, even if the transplant is only partially matched to the recipient’s blood type…” Blood
Continue readingRadiation and the Brain for pediatric cancer- late stage side effects
If your child undergoes aggressive therapies for pediatric cancer including chemo or radiation, he/she may experience a lifetime of late stage side effects. The good news is that there are therapies to
Continue readingBreakthrough Against Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer…”We have now shown that with the removal of this carbohydrate alteration the cells die.” The article linked and
Continue readingNew Cancer Researcher Challenges Conventional Retinoblastoma Thinking
the predisposition to this type of retinoblastoma (ret) can be inherited, so the other eye of the child and those of infant relatives are at risk to develop tumours… One of the key questions in any
Continue readingChildhood Cancer Survivor? Plan for the worst, hope for the best…
“More than 99% of childhood cancer survivors experienced an average of 17 chronic health conditions by age 50 years, suggesting a high burden of health complications during adulthood..” I am
Continue readingIntraarterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma-Pros and Cons
This article reviews the potential benefits and risks related to intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma. While the treatment minimizes systemic toxicity as the chemotherapy is administered directly
Continue readingPediatric Cancer-Prevent/Reduce Late Stage Side Effects-
Aggressive Therapies for Pediatric Cancer Will Result in Long-term and Late Stage Side Effects- Conventional oncology has come along way in improving the survival of pediatric cancer patients. Many cancers
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