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Search Results for: Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Chemo and Radiation Synergy Enhances Overall Survival-
people with lung cancer that had already spread to other parts of the body showed that radiation therapy added to chemo dramatically slowed the time until these cancers progressed further According to
Continue readingAfrican-Americans- Lung Cancer
“These differences in treatment for African Americans for lung cancer are more important than the genetic differences by far- staging, surgery and chemo will make a greater impact than genetics… The
Continue readingLung Cancer- anti-angiogenic therapy
“The use of targeted therapies, particularly those against the key mediator of angiogenesis, has the potential to improve outcomes for nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.” When the
Continue readingHalf of Lung Cancer Patients Die Despite Curative Resection
– Patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who don't have recurrence for 5 years after resection may not yet be free and clear. Some patients with certain tumor characteristics are at
Continue readingRethinking “Cancer”
What do I mean when I propose the idea of “Rethinking Cancer?” I’ve spent years researching and writing about the term that I understand and have lived every aspect of it. In the case
Continue readingDoxorubicin & Breast Cancer Risk
According to the research linked and excerpted below, doxorubicin (dox) increases breast cancer risk for AYA and adult cancer survivors. It’s important to stress that side effects are common for
Continue readingStress Spreads Cancer!?
It’s one of those things that everyone knows but no one can prove. According to the studies linked below, stress spreads cancer but doesn’t necessarily cause cancer. I can’t tell you
Continue readingMulti-Cancer Early Detection Test
According to my friend and classmate, multi-cancer early detection tests were “going to change everything.” Bill had undergone the Gilleri test twice was not only a satisfied customer, he was
Continue readingBenefits of Botanical Supplements Enhancing Cancer Treatment
Cancer is a serious health issue worldwide, with about 19.3 million new cases and almost 10 million deaths in 2020. In 2021, experts expect cancer to cause over 600,000 deaths and around 1.9 million new
Continue readingReduce Your Risk of Cancer NOW!
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 readingCancer Misdiagnosis- Second Opinion?
According to the research linked and excerpted below, the rate of cancer misdiagnosis is 11.1%. This finding varies by type of cancer but 11% is a reasonable percentage to use for this blog post. I am
Continue readingDoes a Healthy Gut Fight Cancer?
Does a healthy gut fight cancer? Yes. Does oncology know how? Not really. The studies linked and excerpted below explain the current understanding as of 2024. I am a long-term cancer survivor. Living
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