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All I could think of were evidence-based but non-conventional therapies to reduce the risk of cancer. Several classmates of mine and I were playing poker the other night. As is often the case, the general
Continue reading“Cancer Deaths Prevented!?”
What does the American Cancer Society mean when they say “cancer deaths prevented?” Who is doing the preventing? How are the cancer deaths prevented!? According to the report in CA: Cancer
Continue readingPre-cancers- DCIS, Polyps, PSA, Mole, etc.
Pre-cancers are all about risk. That is to say, a diagnosis of a type of pre-cancer is a diagnosis that tells you that your risk of that type of cancer has increased. The diagnosis says nothing about getting
Continue readingCancer Survivor suicide, depression…
“Patients undergoing cancer surgery have an increased risk of suicide compared with the general population, according to research published in JAMA Oncology…” Yes, a cancer diagnosis
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 readingMyeloma- Trust Cancer Research?
Research? You were told that a multiple myeloma diagnosis meant that you could live 5-7 years. Consider thinking outside the conventional therapy box… I received my multiple myeloma diagnosis in
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 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 readingHuman PapillomaVirus? Cancerous? AHCC?
“Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most papillomas…For papillomas of the skin, where HPV is known to be the cause, skin damage can promote the development of a papilloma.” Hi David- I
Continue readingLess is more in Node-Negative Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Pooled analysis of four retrospective studies showed no significant difference in nodal recurrence in node-negative nasopharyngeal cancer, whether in-field or out-of-field recurrence. There was also no
Continue readingRisk of Secondary Cancer “Exponentially Higher”
“the relative risk of this late effect —(therapy-related secondary cancer)— is exponentially higher than was supposed” Don’t be surprised if your oncologist turns to you and says
Continue readingMammograms Identify Small Breast Cancers But do They Save Lives?
Annual mammography in women aged 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast cancer beyond that of physical examination or usual care when adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is freely available. No matter
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