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Manual Lymph Drainage and Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a common and frequently debilitating side effect of treatment for breast cancer. Studies have been limited and have not produced convincing evidence that various interventions are helpful.
Continue readingBreast Cancer-“Should I be Tested for Cancer: Maybe Not and Here’s Why”
The subject of cancer screening is very complex and H. Gilbert Welch's book, Should I Be Tested for Cancer: Maybe Not and Here's Why, does an excellent job of explaining thse complexities in
Continue readingInterpreting Breast Cancer Statistics
I have have had little success in trying to determine if DCIS and LCIS are included in the mortality statistics for breast cancer. Below are links to breast cancer statistics reported by the American
Continue readingProstate Cancer- Low-risk, Non-toxic
Is prostate cancer curable in early stages? What are the best treatments for prostate cancer in early stages? How long can you live with untreated prostate cancer? What is Prostate Cancer (PCa) overtreatment? If
Continue readingBreast Cancer, HRT, Estrogen and the Environment
The New York Times produced an interesting article by Nicholas Kristof, titled “Cancer from the Kitchen?” which touches on many of my concerns regarding environmental causes of cancer and breast
Continue readingBreast Cancer and Genistein
This is an excellent article on genistein and its effect upon many and various cancers, as well as a very good description of what genistein is and how it works in the body. I am including it in
Continue readingSecondary Malignancies- Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/726749?src=mp&spon=7&uac=97669BN
Continue readingProstatectomy? Testosterone, Urinary Function
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the influence of serum testosterone on urinary continence and sexual activity in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) for clinically localized PCa...
Continue readingGERD- Immune Reaction or Acid Burn?
Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus… Let’s say that
Continue readingNon-toxic Esophageal Cancer Therapy
Consider non-toxic esophageal cancer therapies. Prognosis for esophageal cancer patients depends on the stage of the cancer at diagnosis of course but as the explaination below states, diagnosis is often
Continue reading3 Things to Consider to Get the Right medical marijuana
There are an overwhelming number of states out there who have legalized medical marijuana. If this substance is legal in your state, then you will have to take the time to do a bit of research to find
Continue readingBreast Cancer Screening Burdens Elderly?
Among people in their 70s and 80s, breast cancer screenings often detect slow-growing tumors that are unlikely to cause problems in patients’ lifetimes. My mom, Mary, was given a mammorgram a couple
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