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Showing posts with label chemotherapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chemotherapy. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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Tuesday, September 01, 2015
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Filed under: cancer alternative medicine Tagged: alternative medicine, cancer, chemotherapy, fasting, food, Nutrition, radiotherapy, surgery
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Cancer and chemotherapy reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, Boston study finds – Health – Boston.com
Cancer and chemotherapy reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, Boston study finds – Health – Boston.com.
I can’t even believe people would actually try spinning the story that getting chemotherapy will prevent you from getting Alzheimer’s…
Filed under: cancer, cancer stories, cancer therapies, chemotherapy Tagged: alzheimer's, cancer, chemotherapy
Monday, July 15, 2013
Cancer is a result of a default cellular ‘safe mode,’ physicist proposes
Cancer is a result of a default cellular ‘safe mode,’ physicist proposes.
So conventional medical treatments aren’t exactly the real solution to the main issue. Its the degeneration of the body’s functions that is the primary cause
Filed under: alternative medicine cancer, cancer alternative medicine, cancer stories, cancer therapies, chemotherapy Tagged: alternative medicine, cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Chemo Brain is for real
This is an actual study comparing the metabolism of brains of people undergoing chemotherapy. It clearly showed decreased functions in certain brain areas that explains the "chemo brain" phenomenon
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Breast Cancer in early 30's
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/11/nyregion/single-mother-battling-breast-cancer-takes-strength-from-her-children.html?smid=pl-share
Story of a single mother with stage 4 breast cancer
Story of a single mother with stage 4 breast cancer
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Great alternative for Cancer patients
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Lactoferrin Supplementation in Combination with rHuEPO-{beta} for the Treatment of Anemia in Advanced Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Study -- Macciò et al. 15 (8): 894 -- The Oncologist
This study demonstrate the effectiveness of giving lactoferrin than giving IV iron + rhEPO.
This study demonstrate the effectiveness of giving lactoferrin than giving IV iron + rhEPO.
Monday, October 05, 2009
A Photojournalist's view on her "family project"
this is a beautiful story about Ms. Avakian. A strong woman indeed.
Metformin for Cancer Stem Cells?
Hmmm... A great idea is brewing up :)
At least now everyone must realize that chemotherapy alone doesnt guarantee a complete eradication of cancer cells.
At least now everyone must realize that chemotherapy alone doesnt guarantee a complete eradication of cancer cells.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Another one past away
My patient for more than 2 years finally met his Creator. She was a very brave and had a heart of gold. She fought and fought until she had nothing left to fight with.
After undergoing a chemo cycle, her body just gave way and she was never really was back to normal. Her oncologist nicknamed her "flower" coz she had severe adverse reactions even with the lowest dose of chemo.
I will really miss her.
After undergoing a chemo cycle, her body just gave way and she was never really was back to normal. Her oncologist nicknamed her "flower" coz she had severe adverse reactions even with the lowest dose of chemo.
I will really miss her.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Kid ordered for Chemo
I dont know how I feel for the kid and the family, it must be hard on them. Whatever happened to patient's rights. Maybe they thought the kid was uninformed or misinformed.
I say, we underestimate our youths today, they're sharper, more intelligent than we ever accept or realize.
What will happen if the patient dies from complications to the chemo, who will take the blame... the judge?
I say, we underestimate our youths today, they're sharper, more intelligent than we ever accept or realize.
What will happen if the patient dies from complications to the chemo, who will take the blame... the judge?
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Severe Fungal Infections
I came across this paper and it somehow put a period to my hunch that a lot of patients on chemotherapy drugs do have fungal infections, severe or not.
In most cases I see a lot of patients with fungal infections that drives the immune system to berserk mode. Its just that the infections are most of the time, asymptomatic so its not addressed.
A lot of patients here are given these new drugs.
In most cases I see a lot of patients with fungal infections that drives the immune system to berserk mode. Its just that the infections are most of the time, asymptomatic so its not addressed.
A lot of patients here are given these new drugs.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Panic attack!
I recently got wind of an Naturopathic doctor who was diagnosed with cancer. What was remarkable to note was that this doctor TOTALLY I mean TOTALLY abhors chemotherapy and isn't afraid of sticking that opinion to the patients. The doctor would even reprimand short of cursing them why did they undergo chemotherapy.
I guess the Universe is giving the doctor a closer look at death. Diagnosed to have cancer, went to the United States for chemotherapy. Whoa that was very surprising to us the very least.
When your life is on the line, you try everything including the kitchen sink cleaners if you have to, just to eradicate the cancer and survive the onslaught.
I feel its very important not to tell the patients what they should or shouldn't do. We must make it clear that we guide them not tell them. It has to be THEIR choice, we just give our opinion on whats the best possible options.
I guess the Universe is giving the doctor a closer look at death. Diagnosed to have cancer, went to the United States for chemotherapy. Whoa that was very surprising to us the very least.
When your life is on the line, you try everything including the kitchen sink cleaners if you have to, just to eradicate the cancer and survive the onslaught.
I feel its very important not to tell the patients what they should or shouldn't do. We must make it clear that we guide them not tell them. It has to be THEIR choice, we just give our opinion on whats the best possible options.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Radiation woes
I have a female patient who came to us last month. Prior to her visit to us, she was severely weakened by continous nausea and vomiting secondary to chemotherapy. She was diagnosed to have a thymoma, enveloping part of the pericardium. Her doctor said she must undergo chemo-radiotherapy to shrink it first.
The poor patient vomitted incessantly for 10 days after her chemo session, her oncologist just brushed it aside and said it will pass. Because of that, she was traumatized and didnt want to do chemo anymore.
So another option was radiation. After 10 daily sessions, she again is having nausea and vomiting. To circumvent this problem, she would eat immediately after the radio session, take a bath and then sleep it off. What ingenuity!
but she's also malnourished now.
We are doing what we can but simply the radiation is really hard on her frail body. What can we do, eventually its still her choice either to keep up the fight or surrender outright.
The poor patient vomitted incessantly for 10 days after her chemo session, her oncologist just brushed it aside and said it will pass. Because of that, she was traumatized and didnt want to do chemo anymore.
So another option was radiation. After 10 daily sessions, she again is having nausea and vomiting. To circumvent this problem, she would eat immediately after the radio session, take a bath and then sleep it off. What ingenuity!
but she's also malnourished now.
We are doing what we can but simply the radiation is really hard on her frail body. What can we do, eventually its still her choice either to keep up the fight or surrender outright.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Burned and fried to a crisp
Last week, I saw a patient who had inflammatory breast cancer, she was given radiotherapy and chemotherapy. No surgery was performed. After a year of the treatment, the cancer seems to be in remission.
However, the sad part is due to the high doses of chemo and radiotherapy, her whole left arm is now completely paralyzed with decreased sensations.
I am quite impressed at this mother of 3, who is still smiling and doesn't really seem to be very much affected with her condition. I guess, at least she's still alive and not in pain.
I hope we can bring some movements back to her arm!
However, the sad part is due to the high doses of chemo and radiotherapy, her whole left arm is now completely paralyzed with decreased sensations.
I am quite impressed at this mother of 3, who is still smiling and doesn't really seem to be very much affected with her condition. I guess, at least she's still alive and not in pain.
I hope we can bring some movements back to her arm!
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Touching words
I had the pleasure of meeting a 67 year old mother who certainly looked younger than her age.
She came to me because she had several mass on the pancreas and liver.
It did looked like she had stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
The family have decided she not undergo biopsy or chemotherapy, however I asked her one question, which was "what do you want to do?" There was a pause for she hadn't made up her mind whether she wanted to do biopsy or not.
I told her that ultimately it must be your decision she is the master of her life not the family members
eventhough they are just looking out for her.
After we had the discussion on what she can do, while making the decision to do biopsy, she made a remark that really touched me.
She said, "I already feel better just talking to you?"
How can it get better than that?
What are the infinite possibilities for her to be healed of this condition?
She came to me because she had several mass on the pancreas and liver.
It did looked like she had stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
The family have decided she not undergo biopsy or chemotherapy, however I asked her one question, which was "what do you want to do?" There was a pause for she hadn't made up her mind whether she wanted to do biopsy or not.
I told her that ultimately it must be your decision she is the master of her life not the family members
eventhough they are just looking out for her.
After we had the discussion on what she can do, while making the decision to do biopsy, she made a remark that really touched me.
She said, "I already feel better just talking to you?"
How can it get better than that?
What are the infinite possibilities for her to be healed of this condition?
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Last phase of his journey
The patient with gastric cancer has now come to the part where there is no turning back. His cancer has come back with metastasis to the rectum which has obstructed it. A stent had to be placed to relieve the obstruction. Aside from this, pulmonary and hepatic metastasis are also present.
But still.... he is adamant and hoping that chemotherapy might not be the only way out now. I don't know why he is really against it. But I respect his resolve.
However, time is not on his side on this matter anymore.
But still.... he is adamant and hoping that chemotherapy might not be the only way out now. I don't know why he is really against it. But I respect his resolve.
However, time is not on his side on this matter anymore.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Erythropeitin woes
The makers of Aranesp, an erythropoeitin stimulating agent has come out with a website advising patients to fight back and get back the Medicare to cover for treatment for anemia.
I wonder what will the patients do now if their RBC comes falling down! What a mess this is
I wonder what will the patients do now if their RBC comes falling down! What a mess this is
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