Posts Tagged ‘chemotherapy’
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Research on a new inhalable dry powder of a common chemotherapy drug encapsulated in nanoparticles shows it is more effective in treating lung cancer than the IV injection or solution form of the chemical. In an animal experiment over 80% of the mice survived over 90 days and over 70% survived 140 days when treated with the inhalable dry powder whereas none of the mice treated with the IV injection or solution form survived past 50 days. The researchers concluded “results show that this treatment method may not only increase someone’s survival rate but could also potentially be less toxic to the body.” The inhalable powder was also more effective in decreasing the amount and size of the tumors than in those treated with IV injections or solution.
More information is available at:
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=25677
Tags: chemotherapy, inhalable dry powder, IV injection, lung cancer, mice, research. survival
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
A study reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology noted that a 21-gene test that predicts whether early breast cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy is influencing the decision for type of treatment ordered by physicians and patients. In their study the researchers reported that as a result of the test the physicians changed their treatment plan for 31.5 % of the cases, and patients changed their treatment plan 31.5% of the time.
The multigenetic test, Oncotype DX, examines 21 genes from a tumor sample to determine how active they are. A test score between 0 and 100 predicts the likelihood of the cancer recurring. If women have a low score, chemotherapy is not recommended. Since the test became available in 2004 (for patients with estrogen recepton-positive breast cancer that has not spread to the lymph nodes) , over 120,000 breast cancer patients have undergone the test. There are about 100,000 cases of breast cancer that fall within this category yearly.
This study looked at 89 breast cancer patients who received the gene test. They were treated by 17 medical oncologists. Doctors changed decisions for 28 patients and in 20 of these they changed from hormone therapy plus chemotherapy to hormone therapy alone. Twenty-four patients changed their decisions including 9 who dropped chemotherapy. Doctors reported the test increased their confidence in their treatment decision in 76% of the patients. The cost of the test is $3,910 and most insurance plans will cover it.
Tags: 21-gene test, breast cancer, chemotherapy, hormone therapy
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Guests interviewed by Dr Carl O Helvie, host, Holistic Health Show on BBS Radio (www.bbsradio.com) Station 3 on Saturday were Dr Geronimo Rubio (left), Dr Adam Perlman (right), and Ms Caroline Gross.
Dr Rubio is Medical Director of the Rubio Cancer Center and his biography was presented earlier. More information is available at www.rubiocancercenter.com Dr Rubio discusses his use of immunotherapy and other alternative therapies in successfully treating various types of cancer.
Dr Perlman is Director of Integrative Medicine at St Barnabas Health Care System and Medical Director of the Carol and Morton Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. His biography was presented previously. He discusses the integrated approach to cancer treatment that is used at St Barnabas and that is a model of care combining traditional and altenative therapies.
Ms Carolyn Gross was diagnoses with stage 3 breast cancer in 2003 and was treated successfully by Dr Rubio with immunotherapy and alternative therapies. Her biography was presented earlier and she will talk about her treatments.
The interview follows and is also on iTunes. If you wish to have this mailed to you, please sign up on another page on this site.
Tags: alternative treatments, Cancer, cancer model, cancer survivor, chemotherapy, complementary treatments, Dr Adam Perlman, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Geronimo Rubio, immunotherapy, Ms Caroline Gross, radiation, vitamin B 17
Posted in alternative health, body-mind-spirit, Cancer, cancer survivors, complementary, integrative medicine, Podcast, supplements, Vitamin and Minerals | 4 Comments »
Sunday, August 16th, 2009
On Saturday, August 15 Dr Carl O Helvie, Host of the Holistic Health Show, interviewed Dr Adam Perlman (top left), Dr Timothy Birdsall (top right) and Mrs Kelly Swobode (lower right). Dr Perlman is Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at the St Barnabas Health Care System and Medical Director of the Carol and Morton Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. The Center provides a comprehensive traditional and integrative treatment program for cancer patients. Further information about Dr Perlman and the center appeared previously and can be found at; www.umdnj.edu/icam/about/perlman.htm
My second guest was Dr Timothy Birdsall, Vice President of the Cancer Treatment Center of America who talked about their model of care that incorporates traditional and integrative care for cancer patients. More information on Dr Birdsall and the program can be found on a previous blog or at: http://www.cancercenter.com/western-hospital/doctors/timothy-birdsall.cfm
My final guest was Mrs Kelly Swobode an 31 year cancer survivor with melanoma who was given 3 months to live and who used laetrile and prayer for recovery.
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Tags: Cancer Treatment Center of America, chemotherapy, Dr Adam Perlman, Dr Carl O Helvie, Dr Timothy Birdsall, immunotherapy, integrative medicine, laetrile, meditation, melanoma, Mrs Kelly Swobode, multidisciplinary team, Siegler Cancer Center, spiritual, St Barnabas, stem cell, surgery, Yoga
Posted in body-mind-spirit, Cancer, cancer survivors, complementary, holistic health, integrative medicine, melanoma, Podcast, spiritual aspects, spiritual health | No Comments »
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
On Saturday, July 18, I interviewed 5 cancer survivors pictured from left to right–Aurea McGarry, Linda Wilson, Regina Leeds, Les Thiele, and Lori Kuban .
Aurea is a 9 year Non Hodskins Lymphoma survivor who won the Mrs. U.S. Beauty of Georgia Contest in 2003 and the title of Most Inspirational Contestant. She is the creator, producer and host of the television show Live Your Legacy with Aurea McGarry. Earlier she worked on the soap opera Edge of Night. She discusses her experiences with cancer in her book I Won’t Survive, I’ll Thrive. More information is available at: www.liveyourlegacytv.com
Linda had a tumor of the kidney and used alternative interventions. She and her husband have owned a rare and used book business for 25 years. She has degrees in English Literature, and Respiratory Therapy, and a Masters in Theology. She is an ordained Episcopal Minister but currently works with the Catholic Apolistic Church. She writes when she has time and has a novel placed with an agent currently. She can be reached at: littlegidding@hughes.net
Regina is a 7 year survivor of third stage uterine cancer who used traditional and alternative interventions. She is a professional organizer and authored six books including the New York Times best seller One Year to an Organized Life. More information is available at www.reginaleeds.com
Les is a 3 time ovarian cancer survivor who used complementary interventions. She talks with cancer patients several times a week and is in the process of putting up a web site. She can be reached at: (617) 834-1597.
Lori is a brain tumor survivor who used traditional and alternative interventions. She has a baccalaureate and masters degree and is a research librarian. She is also a cancer and health care advocate who speaks and provides workshops for cancer survivors and professionals including being a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. She also gives radio and television interviews. More information is available at www.cancerologist.com
The interviews for this show follow.
Tags: alternative interventions, Aurea McGarry, brain cancer, chemotherapy, chinese medicine, diet, Dr Carl O Helvie, essiac. red clover, kidney cancer, Les Thiele, Linda Wilson, Lori Kuban, meditation, non-hodgskins lymphoma, ovarian cancer, Regina leeds, surgery, uterine cancer
Posted in body-mind-spirit, brain cancer, Cancer, cancer survivors, complementary, herbs, kidney cancer, non hodkins lymphoma, ovarian cancer, Podcast, spiritual health, Tamoxifen, Uncategorized, uterine cancer, weight loss, wellness, Yoga | No Comments »
Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Tags: affirmations, breast cancer survivors, Carolyn Gross, chemotherapy, Dr Carl O Helvie, faith, Heather Jose, herbs, immunology, Lauren Miller, Linda Andersen, meditation, prayer, support system, surgery, visualization
Posted in breast cancer, Cancer, cancer survivors, Podcast | No Comments »
Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Dr Bernie Siegel (left with his dogs) and Padma (right) were interviewed on BBS Radio (www.bbsradio.com) Station 3 on the Holistic Health Show on Saturday, December 6 at 5 p.m. PST or 8 p.m. EST. Bernie discussed his holistic approach with cancer patients and Padma discussed meditation. Listen to these interesting interviews.
Tags: Cancer, chemotherapy, complementary medicine, Dr Bernie Siegel, Dr Carl O Helvie, Edgar Cayce, Exceptional Cancer Patient, guided imagery, healing, health, holistic, Immune Competence Test, mantra, meditation, Padma, radiation, spiritual insight, surgery
Posted in body-mind-spirit, Cancer, complementary, health, meditation, Podcast | No Comments »
