Cancer Resources

Being diagnosed with cancer is devastating, there’s nothing like the impact of those three little words, “you have cancer.” I know this only too well as a 10-year survivor and as someone whose Mom, Dad, Aunts and Grandpa have battled with the disease.

At the time of my diagnosis I was shell shocked, as most of us are. I was even more confused by the variety of treatment choices offered me. Decisions about a lumpectomy or mastectomy, a TRAM flap or silicone or saline implants were all part of this challenging time.

While I’m a big proponent of having choice, after all, it is our body, it was one of the few times in my life where I would have loved to have passed off the decisions to someone else. But that wasn’t an option and so I made my own decision, after lots of reading and interviewing.

While no one had an issue with my choices, this isn’t always the case. I had a friend who chose alternative cancer treatments, to many of her friends dismay. My own Mom, after two brutual rounds of chemotherapy announced that she was done regardless of what her oncologist said. Her decision was incredibly upsetting to me, but as someone who had just gone through her own cancer journey, I felt strongly that the decision around her cancer treatment was hers to make.

In situations like these, what are the steps you should take to help the cancer patient through their treatment journey? The following nine tips will help you navigate this challenging time. Continue reading ‘Cancer Treatment, How to Accept Your Loved Ones and Friends Choices Even If You Disagree With Them’ »

Ok, so which is it kemo therapy or chemotherapy? Actually the correct spelling is chemotherapy but when you are searching online Google gives as much credibility to kemo therapy as chemotherapy. What really matters is what are the side effects of this particular treatment for cancer. How long will these effects last and is it worth it?

What is usually associated with chemotherapy is tiredness and lack of stamina in the long run. Fertility can be affected in the long term with certain types of kemo therapy. You really need to do some research on these side effects with the particular kind of treatment to be received.

It has been known that millions of women over 40 have experienced hair loss when undergoing chemotherapy. However there have been some ways found that will prevent this in some cases. That too can and should be researched. Continue reading ‘The Side Effects of Cancer Treatment’ »

Cancer is a deadly disease that kills millions of people each year. Through surgery and therapy, it is treatable, especially during the early stages, since cancer tissue has not completely tainted the affected area. However, during the late stages, recovery is slim, much less survival. Hope comes in the form of therapies and alternative cancer treatment. Your doctor can use chemotherapy and radiotherapy to overcome cancer cells. On your part, you can take alternative medicine to counter the effects of cancer.

Natural medicine has an alternative for every type of medical treatment, including the ones for cancer. Quite a number of herbs and common items have enzymes and components that harm cancer cells through constant exposure. Many of them will surprise you, since they are often used in our day to day activities. To give you a clear view, here are some of the products you need to consume, to beat cancer:

· Green Tea – Green tea cleans the digestive system, flushing toxins out of the body. Not only that, some researchers claim that its effects against cancer are significant. It can harm cancer cells and eventually flush them out, if you consume the morning beverage daily. Continue reading ‘Alternative Cancer Treatment Help’ »

At this point in time there are so many options available, that people can take advantage of. The internet has provided us with so much useful information about various topics that did not exist, before the internet. Of course you got to know where to look. One of those is alternative medicine for cancer treatment. A lot of them are clearly proven to work, but should you really put more trust in alternative medicine, then on conventional treatment for cancer.

When a person is diagnosed of cancer or any other diseases, then the person would rightful expect, to be given the best and most effective treatment. If a doctor says that chemotherapy, surgery or any other type of treatment is the best option, then naturally we would think this is the case.

Unfortunately this is not always the case and the treatments that are used by conventional medicine, are not always the most effective. Another aspect, that is even more important than the health and well-being of the patient, is money. Without a doubt big pharmaceutical companies make a huge amount of money selling drugs to the people, including cancer drugs, which are not cheap. Continue reading ‘Choosing Alternative Medicine For Cancer Treatment’ »

Breaf History of Hyperthermia
The healing effect of heat treatment was already mentioned in the advanced cultures of the old Egypt (2400 B.C.), but only the medical professionals of the Greek Antique used this therapeutic approach consistently, acknowledged it and called it over-warming (in Greek: Hyperthermia). “Give me the power to produce fever and I heal every illness”, said Parmenides, Greek physician, 540-480 B.C.

Hyperthermia in cancer treatment
Hyperthermia (also called thermal therapy or thermotherapy) is an acute condition which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. It is usually caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The heat-regulating mechanisms of the body eventually become overwhelmed and unable to effectively deal with the heat, causing the body temperature to climb uncontrollably.

Hyperthermia can also be created artificially by drugs or medical devices. In these instances it may be used to treat cancer and other conditions. Cancer cells are more heat-sensitive than healthy cells and their structure reacts differently to overheating. Continue reading ‘HYPERTHERMIA IN CANCER TREATMENT’ »

Breaf History of Hyperthermia
The healing effect of heat treatment was already mentioned in the advanced cultures of the old Egypt (2400 B.C.), but only the medical professionals of the Greek Antique used this therapeutic approach consistently, acknowledged it and called it over-warming (in Greek: Hyperthermia). “Give me the power to produce fever and I heal every illness”, said Parmenides, Greek physician, 540-480 B.C.

Hyperthermia in cancer treatment
Hyperthermia (also called thermal therapy or thermotherapy) is an acute condition which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. It is usually caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The heat-regulating mechanisms of the body eventually become overwhelmed and unable to effectively deal with the heat, causing the body temperature to climb uncontrollably.

Continue reading ‘HYPERTHERMIA IN CANCER TREATMENT’ »

It is important to know that FDA today unanimously recommended that Avastin should no longer be used to treat Breast Cancer, saying that the risks of the drug far outweighed any benefits. The recommendation was made after an attack by officials from the agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research on Genentech’s plan for a new confirmatory study.

Genentech’s proposed study of Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel in first-line metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) does not justify continued approval of the indication because the trial is unlikely to substantiate the magnitude of progression-free survival benefit seen in the E2100 trial and there are multiple factors that could delay the new study’s completion, said the director of the division of biologic oncology products, Dr. Patricia Keegan. Continue reading ‘Important information about Avastin for Breast Cancer Treatment’ »

Chemotherapy and radiation treatment often times leave cancer patients with side-effects that severely impact various aspects of their quality of life. In this post, we’ll touch upon some of the dietary, physical and social options available to battle the side-effects induced by chemotherapy or radiation therapy treatment.

Dietary Side Effects

Loss in appetite is a common side-effect experienced by patients who undergo chemotherapy. This loss in appetite results in a decreased protein and nutrient intake making the patient’s road to recovery more difficult. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer patients complain that certain foods like meat may be bitter or taste metallic. A patient’s sense of smell may also be affected due to chemo treatment attacking healthy cells as well as diseased cells. Usually, these changes in sense of taste or smell will return to normal once treatment ends. Continue reading ‘Options to Battle the Side Effects of Chemotherapy Cancer Treatment’ »

Cancer is one of the most common fatal diseases known to man, and living with cancer can be really stressful. Cancer sufferers have to go through bouts of chemotherapy or other types of treatment to remove their cancer. Cancer treatments usually result in side effects such as fatigue, deficiency of immune system, and hair loss. All these can increase the stress level of cancer sufferers as well as survivors, which in turn will slow down their recovery process.

There are ways to counter the adverse effects of cancer treatment, and one of them is by practicing Laughter Yoga. Laughter Yoga is a technique developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, India. This unique exercise technique combines laughter exercises, created and developed by Dr. Kataria himself, and the ancient art of yogic breathing. Continue reading ‘Laughter Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors’ »

When you are going through cancer treatment, your diet needs to be both nutritious and balanced. You can use cancer treatment program guide to learn how to control vomiting and nausea when you are going through radiation and chemotherapy. There are some simple tips that you can use to change your eating habits and diet including taking Beta Glucan to ensure you remain healthy. Your doctor or dietitian can help you to come up with an effective eating plan.

Small Meals

When it comes to eating, one of the things that you get from the cancer treatment program guide is the fact that small meals are more appropriate when you are going through treatment. Eat several times a day to make sure you get the nutrients your body requires to heal after the treatment. When eating, make sure you do it slowly. Chew carefully to make it easy for your body to digest the foods. Foods that are sweet or salty are a great option during cancer treatment because they get help to get rid of the nauseous feeling. You can also eat some crackers and dry toast with some homemade soups when you are feeling nauseous. Continue reading ‘Cancer Treatment Program Guide – Eating Plan During Treatment’ »