Category Archives: Cancer Treatment

Research Saves LIves – It Is National Cancer Research Month!

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The sad truth is that most, if not all, of us have been touched by cancer in some way or another. Millions of people are diagnosed each year, but many of these diseases, which used to be death sentences, can now be beaten. Thanks to cancer research, countless lives have been saved over the last few decades, and we continue to inch closer to curing the more than 200 different types of cancer…. This is why Congress unanimously decided to honor May as National Cancer Research Month in 2008. Helping to Solve the Mysteries of Cancer We are

3 Incredible Financial Resources for Cancer Patients

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For anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, the financial costs of treatment and care can be insurmountable. In some cases, some patients aren’t able to afford their treatment even when they have health insurance. Luckily, there are resources available which can provide the financial assistance… that many cancer patients and their families desperately need. However, it is always good to review your available options before choosing the agency that is able to provide you with the best assistance. So without any further ado, let’s have a look at some of the best options that are currently available for

The Status of Cancer in 2013

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According to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, one can easily see that we have been making progress in the treatment of certain tumors. Unfortunately, further analysis of this report also shows that the rates of human papillomavirus-related cancers are still quite high. Overall things are definitely looking better, as there are now lower cancer rates among both genders, and across all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. for the most common forms of cancer… (including prostate, breast, colon, and lung cancer). On the other hand, the rates of HPV-related cancers, which

The Holistic Approach to Cancer Treatment

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Most people are probably at least somewhat familiar with the more conventional forms of cancer treatment: chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, etc. However, these conventional approaches do not always serve as the best option available for the cancer patient. In such instances, patients may choose to look for alternative forms of cancer treatment. Some people also refer to this as holistic healing, which deals with cancer by attempting to treat the whole person and not just the disease itself. In fact, there are a wide variety of holistic cancer treatment centers located around the United States. Their holistic doctors…

Treating Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

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It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and today we are focussing on some new developments in lung cancer research and treatment. Metastatic cancers are generally incurable by radiation therapy because such cancers are present throughout the body, and radiation cannot treat the entire body. Therefore, it would seem that for extensive stage (ES) small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a metastatic form of lung cancer, radiation therapy is a questionably effectual form of treatment. Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial A clinical trial is taking place in Jacksonville, Florida… at Integrated Community Oncology Network (ICON) to research whether

Recent Developments in Pancreatic, Breast & Colorectal Cancer Research

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All over the world, there are ongoing cancer clinical trials… which are providing new insights into some of the most deadly diseases known to human kind. With every successful study, medical researchers are developing better treatments and methods of detection which will be used to save many thousands of lives all over the world. Forward progress can be slow and requires a tremendous amount of effort, but they are making some very positive steps in a number of different fields. There aren’t many people out there today who have not been touched by cancer in one form or another. For

Breast Cancer Treatment Options

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Today, breast cancer treatment has two primary goals: 1. Rid the patient’s body of the cancer 2. Prevent the disease from returning First though, an oncologist will need to determine what type of treatment would be most effective for their patient. They will make this decision based on the size of their patient’s tumor, as well as the extent to which the breast cancer has spread into the lymph nodes and/or throughout other areas of their body (i.e. determining the stage of the patient’s breast cancer…). Several other factors will also play a key role in this decision process

Recent Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

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Ongoing cancer clinical trials are being conducted all over the world. As medical researchers learn more about these diseases, we inch closer and closer to developing a comprehensive cure for cancer. 2012 has been a great year for medical research in general, but researchers have been seeing some very positive outcomes in the field of cancer clinical research…. In the present world, many of us have been touched by cancer in some way or another. With every year that passes, medical researchers are working together to develop better cancer treatments and therapies, which have been helping more and more

The Importance of Cancer Clinical Trials

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If you have been diagnosed with cancer, then you may want to consider taking part in a cancer clinical trial. These cancer clinical trials have proven to be a very viable option for a large number of cancer patients. Currently, there are numerous cancer clinical trials… which are looking to enroll patients with just about every form of cancer. This may be an option which is perfect for you, but do you even know anything about these clinical trials for cancer? A clinical trial is conducted with a group of volunteers in order to conduct research for a variety

4 of The Top Cancer Research Centers in America…and What They’re Up To

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All around the United States, researchers at the top cancer research centers… are hard at work developing new ways to treat a myriad of different cancers. Thanks to the research done at these facilities; we now have the ability to diagnose and treat various forms of cancer which had alluded us not long ago. This ongoing cancer research is imperative to one day developing a comprehensive cure, but the road ahead is long and very difficult. Despite the hardships they face, these researchers continue to make new breakthroughs which have improved our understanding of how these diseases work. So without

New Drug Approved for Breast Cancer Patients

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Incredibly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug for breast cancer patients. On Friday, the FDA gave its approval for Novartis’s new breast cancer drug, which will expand the available options for patients in the more advanced stages of this deadly disease. According to recent reports, the drug is known as Aflinitor…, and it works by increasing the time in which endocrine therapy is able to keep this disease at bay. Now that it has been approved by the FDA, the drug can be used by the patients who are postmenopausal with a

Benefits of Medical Imaging & Screening for Cancer Patients

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The benefits from continued medical imaging and screening for cancer… cannot be understated. As many people know, catching cancer at an early stage can mean the difference between life and death. With new improvements in medical imaging and screening, our doctors can now see things that they once missed. Medical Imaging With new advancements in medical imaging, doctors can make better decisions when it comes to choosing the appropriate cancer treatment. However, medical imaging, taken on its own, is not a treatment. Its true value lies in providing more detailed information about the patient’s condition. These state of the art

GERD May Increase Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer

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A new GERD clinical study has had some interesting results. This recent study was published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. The medical researchers that were conducting this study came to a new conclusion which may shock the many Americans who live with gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). Their study has shown that inflammation could play a crucial role in the progression from reflux to esophageal cancer…. Rune Erichsen, MD, one of the medical researchers from Aarhus University Hospital, served as the lead author of this GERD clinical study. She stated

New Approach to Screening Chemo Drugs

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Researchers are now able to use a 3D computer model which helps them to screen millions of chemo drugs. This brand new approach has been able to give researchers a fully movable view of the structure of a protein that is believed played a crucial role in chemotherapy… failure. For the longest time, medical researchers could only use still images of the proteins linked to recurring forms of cancer. They hoped that studying these images would provide them with an understanding of exactly why these proteins could make some chemotherapies fail. Fortunately, staring at those still images will soon be

Have We Beaten Prostate Cancer?

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When the clinical trial for Johnson & Johnson’s new cancer drug went better than anyone could have expected, it caused quite a stir. Usually, the whole clinical trial process can take some time. Medical researchers have to analyze the results of the trial, which (if the results are positive) often leads to further tests on more participants. So it came as a bit of a shock when this latest clinical trial was actually shut down in order to administer this new drug to all of the participants. Johnson & Johnson’s Zytiga… was approved by the FDA only last year. Since

Nano-Technology Provides New Cancer Treatment Options

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Within the last decade, nanotechnology has impacted the health care system greatly. This interest has provided an emergence of studies and experiments in the biotechnology and medical field and has provided us with new visions toward the future of medicine. Eric Drexler, author of the bible of nanotechnology, “Engines of Creation” proposed the idea that this new technology “is truly something wonderful that will change the world forever”. With this type of technology, new treatment of cancers… and disease can occur by redesigning the molecular chains. Redesigning molecular chains is done by zeroing down into the atomic structure and manipulating

Eating Right Can Save Your Life

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Did you know that what you’re eating could play a significant role in your treatment of cancer? There have been multiple studies and an abundance of research done to show that consuming a healthy nutritional diet could reduce the effects of cancer causing cells…. According to the book “The China Study” by Dr. T. Colin Campbell “Eating right can save your life”. T. Colin Campbell is a well-known health studies research scientist, graduated from Cornell University with a PHD in nutritional biochemistry. He has spent most of his life researching the effects of health and has written a

FDA Approves New Skin Cancer Drug Erivedge

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For the first time, the most common type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), has a miracle drug to treat it. This pill is called Erivedge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug… on January 30th of this year. Genentech, a division of Swiss drug company Roche and creator of Erivedge (vismodegib), says that the new drug will be available in one or two weeks from now. Adult BCC patients who are not candidates for surgery and whose cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body can take Erivedge once a day and find themselves

New Radioactive Cream Used as Skin Cancer Treatment

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A new study of one thousand individuals in Rome found that skin cancer tumors were completely eradicated in ninety-five percent of the patients using a new type of skin cream. And thats after only one treatment! This particular therapy is for a specific type of cancer called basal cell carcinoma, which is actually the most common type of skin cancer…. The cream has not yet been approved for use, and is still undergoing further trials…but seems quite promising as an alternative to invasive surgery. It uses a radioactive isotope and kills cancerous cells in under an hour, and

Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez Treated for Thyroid Cancer

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Just a few months ago, Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez was re-elected for another four years in office at age 58. Yesterday, she underwent a procedure to deal with her ongoing battle with thyroid cancer. To be more specific, Fernandez has papillary carcinoma and was diagnosed right before Christmas during a regular check up. As you can imagine, her thyroid cancer diagnosis garnered much sympathy in Argentina where people still remember Evita Peron, wife of prior President Juan Peron. Evita made a lasting impact on her people when she passed away from uterine cancer… too soon at the age of

New Breast Cancer Drug Pertuzumab Improves Survival Rate

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As we reported earlier this week, the science community is buzzing with joy over some new findings regarding breast cancer…. A new drug developed by Genetech called Pertuzumab, significantly delays the worsening of breast cancer within most women. The study was conducted around the world, and represents the greatest advances in breast cancer treatment in over 10 years. Dr. Sandra Swain, one of the leaders of the study and Medical Director of the Cancer Center at Washington Hospital, said “”You don’t see that very often. … It’s a spectacular result.” A similar study was put on by Novartis regarding

Breast Cancer Cure Now Possible with New Scientific Discovery

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Scientists have long understood the importance of the mitochondria, a membrane-enclosed organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Now, the science community is now recognizing the mitochondria as the new Achilles heel of breast cancer. Studies are showing that there are now some new goals in dealing with breast, and other types of tumors. The mitochondria are responsible for producing energy in cells. This works in a negative fashion when discussing cancer cells, because their power is amplified by up to 5 times the capacity of normal cells. Says Dr. Michael Lisanti…, of the Thomas Jefferson University in

Gov. Rick Perry Announces Institute for Applied Cancer Science at MD Anderson Cancer Center

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center just got a turbo boost! This week, Gov. Perry made public the creation of the Institute for Applied Cancer Science which is aimed at turning scientific discovery into actual therapies! Back in 2007, Perry spearheaded a movement to make Texas a hub for the future of cancer treatment…. This initiative spawned the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) which was funded by bonds approved by voters, which allowed the state of Texas to finance research grants, allowing them to attract top talent. Since 2010, the Cancer Prevention and Research

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Fighting Liver Cancer

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Robin Gibb, 61, is battling liver cancer and is currently receiving treatment at a Harley Street clinic. He has been receiving treatment since May of this year, and is being watched closely by his wife Dwina. According to reports, the liver cancer treatments… have thus far been unsuccessful. someone close to the family said that Robin, “has been a pinnacle of strength and is showing enormous courage and dignity”.Know for their over 40 years of recording music, Brothers Gibb, otherwise know as Barry, Robin and Maurice, was one of the largest influences on the disco era. Robin appeared on

Top 5 Cancer Treatment Centers in America

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Cancer care is a multi-faceted task, and a reputable treatment center is critical in obtaining the best service for your medical needs. Listed here are 5 top cancer treatment centers in America, in a traditional hospital setting. Not all centers are alike; some will have a higher level of expertise in certain cancer types than others; therefore, it is suggested to do as much research as you can to find the center that is highly-ranked in your specialty. MD Anderson Cancer Center First on the list is the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center… , with a

Israeli Vaccine ImMucin Kills Cancer and Tuberculosis

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What if there was a miracle vaccine that could program people’s immune systems to locate and obliterate malignant cells? What if there was a guarantee that after surgical removal of tumors, radiation and chemotherapy a person could get vaccinated to ensure that all cancer cells are eradicated? What if people could just get vaccinated and not have to undergo severe cancer treatments…, drugs and recovery? What if cancer deaths became rare? ImMucin, a new vaccine that boasts the ability to perform the above criteria, is currently undergoing advanced clinical trials in a hospital in Jerusalem, Israel. ImMucin is

New Drug Approved for Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

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Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously lethal disease that overtook Steve Jobs and threatens the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. However, help may be on the way for those who suffer from pancreatic cancer in the form of a new drug called Afinitor (a form of Everolimus made by Novartis). In May of 2011, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved Afinitor as a pancreatic cancer treatment…. Afinitor is specifically used in the treatment of progressive neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas (PNET) that cannot be surgically removed and/or have metastasized and spread to other bodily organs. PNET is a

Cancer Education Overview: Oncology, Cancer Types, Tumors, Treatment & Tests

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Chances are that you or people you know and care about have been affected by cancer. When cancer strikes, you may be bombarded with terms that you have never heard of before. We are here to help you learn the basics of cancer to help you feel more prepared. The “Education” section of Know Cancer is segmented into the following categories to help you navigate this broad landscape. Cancer Types Did you know there are over 200 different types of cancer…? Each of those 200 types of cancer is very unique. When someone has cancer, it is identified by

Cancer Patients Take Control of Their Own Destiny

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Meet e-patient Dave! This riveting Ted Talk hits on one of the most important topics facing health care today, the engagement of patients in their treatment of cancer…, and other diseases. Dave deBronkart explains how e-patients are not just taking control of, but fixing health care. The e-patient movement focusses on the idea that the patient is the most underutilized resource in health care. He concludes with a mantra for this new breed of patient…LET PATIENTS HELP! Check out his incredible talk, and let us know what you think of this idea of patients getting involved:

What is a Tumor?

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We have all heard the word “tumor” and simply think of a mass of tissue. But what is a tumor, really? The definition of tumor implies abnormal cell growth; this results in an abnormal lump or mass of tissue. Tumors (also referred to as a neoplasm) are not always cancerous (malignant); they can also be non-cancerous (benign). Benign tumors usually grow more slowly than malignant tumors…; however their growth can interfere with the ability of healthy tissues to thrive. At times, they may grow large enough to apply pressure to vital body organs resulting in serious health problems.

Recent Breakthroughs in Cancer Drugs

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As long as there is the possibility for newer and better drugs to fight cancer, there remains hope. A few of the recent breakthroughs in cancer drugs are listed below: Breast cancer that has metastasized in patients who have already been treated with chemotherapy at least twice can be treated with a new drug called eribulin mesylate. The FDA approved use of this drug on November 15, 2010. Trademarked under the name Halaven…, it is manufactured by a company called Eisai, Ltd., and has been shown to improve overall survival in patients by 2.5 months on average.

Understanding Oncology: The Study of Cancer

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Oncology: its basic definition is “the study of cancer.” But there’s so much more to it. When you enter the world of cancer, you face more terminology than you imagined possible. It’s not a simple chest cold we’re discussing anymore! Let’s navigate some of the familiar phrases in oncology so we can sort out the medical jargon and make it easier to understand your situation.  First of all, what is cancer, anyway? Simply put, cancer is a disease where cells display uncontrolled growth. A group of uncontrolled cells is generally referred to as a tumor…. Tumors are not

Doctors Develop New Cancer-Fighting Drug

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According to a recent ABC News story, a new experimental drug being tested in a number of clinical trials around the country have given both doctors and patients new optimism in the battle against certain types of cancer. The drug, called Vernuraferib, is being used in several experimental trials across the United States. Doctors have discovered that certain types of lung cancer and melanoma are caused by genetic mutations within the patient’s DNA which this drug specifically targets. Melanoma patients who were undergoing chemotherapy were given this drug, and no longer needed additional treatment. Melanoma is the most common …

How to Choose an Oncologist

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Finding a reputable, compassionate oncologist who can help you navigate the scary waters of cancer is an important step in your treatment plan. Since you’ll be working closely with your oncologist, you want to be sure you do your homework and find an oncologist who is a good fit with your personality, beliefs, and desired course of treatment. Below are a few more helpful tips for finding an doctor: Ask for referrals Ask folks you trust for a …recommendation. Family, friends, colleagues, your personal family doctor—if someone in your inner circle has had a good experience with a particular oncologist,

Diet During Cancer Treatment

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We are extremely excited to introduce Moffitt Cancer Center to the Know Cancer Community!   Moffitt is based out of Tampa, Fla., and focuses on the prevention and cure of cancer. It is one of the world’s most sophisticated cancer centers and has a staff of physicians & medical researchers who are among the best in their respective fields. As someone who has been through cancer, I fully recognize the role that diet plays in overall health and its importance during cancer treatment. … Most of us recognize that food represents much more than nourishment and plays an important role

Alternative Treatment May Not Be So Alternative Anymore

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The phrase “alternative medicine” comes with a lot of baggage.  To some patients, it offers a pathway to healing.  To others, it suggests charlatans and quacks. But to a growing number of health care professionals, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the umbrella term for these practices, is a growing field with much to offer, particularly for cancer patients…. According to a recent report in the Journal of Patient Study, inpatient integrative medicine, a relatively new field of medical practice that combines CAM therapies with conventional treatments, has proven highly effective for pain relief, one of the most common and

Ice Age: Cryotherapy may be the future of cancer treatment

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For more than 100 years, doctors have used extreme cold to destroy and prevent the spread of abnormal tissue growth, a method known as cryotherapy, to treat everything from unwanted freckles to stomach ulcers. Though early researchers suggested cryotherapy might be effective in treating cancer, it was originally determined to be too complicated. In recent years, however, cryotherapy research has once more come to the forefront as a legitimate alternative to cancer surgery.  With new technologies that prevent damage to healthy tissue and nearby organs, doctors have started using it to treat prostate and liver cancers…, and new

What Nobody Tells You About Major Surgery

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I have always been pretty healthy, and my hospital experience had been limited to the labor and delivery of my three kids. I’ve never even had a cavity, let alone major surgery. So when I entered the hospital early on the morning of December 7 to undergo bilateral mastectomies…, there were some surprises. Walking My first big shock of the day was when the nurse came to take me to the OR for surgery—and she MADE ME WALK THERE! The movies always show patients being wheeled down the hall on a gurney while their loved ones hold their hands

Beyond Chemo: Reducing Stress Gives You an Edge Against Cancer

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It may come as no surprise that happy people are healthy people (and vice versa). Researchers are finding that this may be especially important when it comes to cancer. Although treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are typically essential for combating cancer, recent research shows that psychological health may be just as important to surviving—and perhaps even preventing—the disease. Eleven years ago, researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus began a clinical study called the Stress and Immunity Breast Cancer Project. Women with breast cancer… were divided into two groups: Some received counseling on topics such as learning

Cancer Doctors Recognize the Potential Benefits Of Yoga Therapy

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Physicians are beginning to understand the relationship between stress and cancer. As a result, a growing number are advising patients to practice their downward and upward dogs as they undergo conventional cancer treatments like surgery and chemotherapy. By complementing the state-of-the-art biomedical therapies of Western medicine with practices like yoga and counseling, oncologists… hope to improve quality of life and symptoms while aggressively attacking cancer cells. There are many factors to consider when deciding which type of yoga therapy is best. Here are some guidelines that cancer patients can discuss with their physicians. Finding a Yoga Instructor A properly

Cancer Treatment: Five Drugs To Watch

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Scientists may not have found a cure for cancer yet, but these five drugs could be the next best things: Denosumab Denosumab—a human monoclonal antibody developed by Amgen—targets RANKL, a protein essential for bone cell formation and normal function. In June, the drug, whose brand name is Prolia, was approved to treat osteoporosis. New research shows that the drug could also be effective against breast cancer…. Scientists have found that the RANKL protein appears to play more than a role in bone formation; it may also be activated by progesterone to cause breast cancer. Amgen scientists discovered that blocking

Massage Therapy as an Alternative Treatment for Cancer Patients

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The period following a diagnosis of cancer can be a devastating, stressful time for the patient. Immediately following the diagnosis, the patient will meet with his/her oncologist to discuss treatment options. Traditional treatment usually includes chemotherapy and radiation treatments to eliminate the cancerous cells. Other options that may be discussed include life style changes, diet, and exercise to be utilized with the traditional treatments. Many doctors are now also seeing the benefit of massage therapy in cancer patients. Massage therapy is used in addition to, not as a replacement for, traditional cancer treatment. Check out our directory of message therapists… to find

The Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine

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I met Dr. Kirti Kalidas M.D., N.D., last year through a friend who recommended that I speak with him about his overall approach to cancer treatment…and wow was she right! Dr. Kalidas is the founder and medical director of  The Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine (TCNIM) in Orlando. He is a leading proponent of blending conventional medical practices with scientifically validated alternative and natural therapies – and he has the experience to back it up…! Read on to see how his incredible approach can help… Dr. Kalidas is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Licensed Naturopathic Physician. He

Freedom Pharmacy…not your everyday pharmacy!

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When was the last time you walked into your local pharmacy and had a genuine and meaningful conversation with your pharmacist? Most of us don’t have this type of relationship with our pharmacist, where they take a vested interest in our health and go the extra mile. I believe it is important to have this level of care… and this is where my good friend Lois Adams and the one of a kind Freedom Pharmacy team comes in.  Freedom Pharmacy and Wellness Center… have been providing specialty retail pharmacy services since 1984. What makes them so unique is their passion

Medical Marijuana now being grown in America’s Garden (State)!

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On Monday, The New Jersey Legislature approved a measure that will legalize marijuana for medical use by those with chronic illnesses like cancer, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Lou Gherig's Disease and AIDS. This move makes New Jersey one of the few east coast states to take such action, and only the 14th state to pass such legislation.Within 9 months, the state plans to have 6 dispensaries in which cancer patients can receive prescribed doses of medical marijuana from their doctors. It will be interesting to see the reaction from Oncologists in New Jersey… over the next few weeks as

The IsoFlow Catheter: Giving Tumors a Taste of Their Own Medicine

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I came across an article the other day regarding a new medical device that just obtained marketing clearance from the FDA.  It’s called the IsoFlow Infusion Catheter and is designed by Vascular Designs, a company founded by Robert Goldman.  Mr. Goldman had no prior experience inventing medical equipment and had already made his money selling intellectual property in the late 1990’s. It was his sister’s cancer diagnosis that inspired him to start researching various cancer treatments…, which spawned the idea of the IsoFlow Catheter.  This device allows direct delivery of drugs to a targeted area such as

The Marrow Miner, Making Donating Bone Marrow an Easier Process

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I think that anyone who has donated Bone Marrow knows what a painful and insidious procedure it is. However, because this procedure can save a life… it’s endured. Daniel Kraft, a pediatric oncologist and stem-cell researcher at Stanford University, has a great deal of experience harvesting bone marrow. Through his experience and research, Dr. Kraft developed a device called the Marrow Miner. This device quickly harvests bone marrow with minimal pain to the donor and may actually enable you to bank your own marrow stem cells… when you’re young, in the unfortunate case you would need them later. I don’t

A Breakthrough for Cancer Patients Dealing with Mucositis

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Oral Mucositis…, a common complication of radiation and chemotherapy treatment, affects up to 50% of all patients who receive this combination. Patients receiving chemotherapy alone also have a high occurrence of the debilitating condition. How Does Mucositis Develop? Aggressive cancer treatments, such as radio- and chemotherapy, often involve painful side effects and complications. Mucositis is one of them. Cells, normally located in the mouth, have a delicate balance of natural bacteria. This balance can be adversely affected by radio- and chemotherapy, leaving the mouth open to ulcers and infections. Stages of Mucositis: •    The initial symptoms are marked with

Nanotechnology takes those Pesky Cancer Cells by Storm

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Nanoscience and nanotechnology got started in the early 1980’s and if you can believe it, the first use of its concepts was in a talk given by physicist Richard Feynman on December 29, 1959 called “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”. This technology can be used in a broad range of applications such as electronics and medicine. The National Cancer Institute’s Alliance for Nanotechnology in cancer has put together a video giving you a look at this revolutionary approach to cancer treatment. The science of building small is changing the way we look at cancer treatment… as doctors

Medical Marijuana: a Sticky Situation for Cancer Patients!

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For centuries, marijuana has been used as an herbal therapy to treat an array of ailments. It was seen as early as 2737 B.C. when the Chinese Emperor Shen Neng prescribed marijuana tea for the treatment of gout, malaria, rheumatism, and oddly enough… poor memory .The mysterious healing powers were a phenomenon in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and ancient Greece. It even made its way over to Jamaica where Bob Marley enjoyed the feel good effect! Today, marijuana has proven itself to assist in treatments and ease the symptoms of common diseases like cancer. There are currently thirteen states…

Hair loss a familiar chemo side effect, but Red Lobster cheese biscuits tasting like lard???

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In between tweets the other night I stumbled across this compelling article on "how to counter the side effects of chemo." Hair loss is familiar as a chemo side effect, but Red Lobster cheese biscuits tasting like lard? That’s odd (and unfair)! It got me thinking of all the other possible side effects doctors "neglect" to mention for one reason or another before you start chemo. So of course, I posted a tweet in Twitterland: QUESTION: "Anyone doing chemo…?? What is one side effect the doctors neglected to mention? Just curious…" I was particularly intrigued by some of