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Melanoma Therapy- Kills or Inhibits Melanoma Growth by 69% “Without Harming Healthy Cells”
In the study, the compound caused human melanoma cells to die and inhibited tumor growth by about 69 percent in a mouse model… Normally, I never blog about therapies that “show promise”
Continue reading6 Ways You Can Prepare for Cancer Surgery – Both Mentally and Physically
The “C” in Cancer Surgery Stands For Cure Cancer is called the dreaded “C” word, but that is no longer the case. People are becoming empowered to take control of their own odds in beating cancer.
Continue readingIs Atrial Fibrillation Giving Me Dementia!?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients without stroke is independently associated with cognitive decline, according to study results published in the European Journal of Neurology I developed chemo-induced
Continue readingCIPN – Female Cancer Survivors Beware…
Almost half of female cancer survivors had persistent symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) for many years after treatment ended The two immutable truths of cancer survivorship
Continue readingProstate Cancer Diagnostic Testing-Gleason score, PSA, Stage, Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Testing is the key to determining your therapy plan- Don’t over-treat, don’t under-treat- Achieve both Quality and Quantity of Life- Prostate cancer (PCa)
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 readingGot Lumps in your Neck? Wondering about Thyroid Cancer?
Here are the new guidelines for thyroid cancer management from the American Thyroid Association– a good overview for newly diagnosed patients:
Continue readingChemo-induced heart damage? You are on your own…
Many chemotherapy regimens and radiation can lead to cardiovascular health problems, including increased risk of cardiac dysfunction, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, accelerated atherosclerosis
Continue readingReduce Inflammation Reduce Parkinson’s Disease?
“Increased oxidative stress and chronic inflammation may cause neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease by altering the levels of microRNAs and their target proteins. Antioxidants may provide
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 readingChemotherapy- Phases of Hair Growth- Have Healthier Hair
One of the most common chemotherapy side effects is hair loss. You can learn more about how to have healthier hair… My name is David Emerson. I am a long-term cancer survivor. I underwent various
Continue readingCardiomyopathy of Pediatric Cancer Chemo- Fix NOW!
…the risk of severe, life-threatening or fatal cardiomyopathy by age 40 was evaluated via agent-specific Cox proportional hazards models. Chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy as a late stage side
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