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side effects ID and prevention Articles
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Relapse, Mastectomy, Chemo, Radiation?
Dear Cancer Coach- My Breast Cancer (BC) specifics are below. Dr’s say if I don’t get double mastectomy chemo and radiation I will die. Tumor bleeds alot with pain killers with codeine. My
Continue readingAnterior Cervical Spine Surgery (ACSS), Radiation & Difficulty Swallowing/Dysphagia
“They include xerostomia, dysgeusia, fibrosis, lymphedema, dysphagia, dental caries, osteoradionecrosis, hearing loss, neuropathy, and changes in voice quality.” I underwent anterior cervical
Continue readingProstate Cancer Therapy-Modified Citrus Pectin
This week brought a major advance in understanding the effects of modified citrus pectin (MCP) on cancer cells. Scientists at Columbia University published a paper showing that MCP stops the growth of
Continue readingActinic Keratoses- Skin Cancer But Not Skin Cancer
A diagnosis of Actinic Keratosis is a Pre-cancerous form of Skin Cancer- Lower Your Risk of AK Becoming Skin Cancer with Evidence-based, Non-toxic Therapies I am a cancer survivor who has 6 of the risks
Continue readingNon-Melanoma Skin Cancer- Non-Conventional
“Enhancing ATP production with oral nicotinamide protects from UV immunosuppression, enhances DNA repair and reduces skin cancer in humans…” Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, either Basel Cell
Continue readingDCIS- Active Surveillance or Double Mastectomy? Or Non-Toxic Therapy?
What exactly is it (DCIS)— a pre-cancer, cancer or more a risk factor? How much treatment is too much? Too little? Studies confirm that treatments for DCIS such as lumpectomy, whole-breast radiation
Continue readingIs Gleason Score 6, GS6, Prostate Cancer?
“Prostate Cancer incidence doubled,5 with low-grade cancers such as GS6 (ie, Grade Group 1) accounting for up to 70% of new diagnoses.2,3“ You’ve been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (PCa).
Continue readingLower Hypertension… w/ Polyphenols
“Accumulating evidence indicates that polyphenols have potential protective roles for various CVDs. Hypertension (HTN) is among the hazardous CVDs accounting for nearly 8.5 million deaths worldwide.” I
Continue readingTesting Predicts DCIS Relapse
Two recent articles report on a new study that suggests that, because of a series of tests, many women diagnosed with DCIS may be able to forgo some of the usual treatments. Breakthrough Method Predicts
Continue readingBarrett’s Esophagus- High-Grade Dysplasia Overdiagnosis?
“Numerous histological mimics of high-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus predispose to overdiagnosis and potential serious mismanagement, including unnecessary esophagectomy.” High-Grade
Continue readingHerbal Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis? Look Beyond Conventional Therapies…Consider Evidence-based but Non-Conventional Therapies Such as Triptolide I have nothing against conventional oncology. Really I don’t.
Continue readingDCIS- Contralateral Breast Cancer Uncommon-Less then 6% Within 10 Years
“Fewer than 6% of women with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ developed contralateral breast cancer within 10 years” Rational, informed decision-making for breast cancer patients and survivors. Everyone
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