Cancer Awareness
Acupuncture and Grief
Benjamin Franklin once said,”The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” He wasn't far from the Chinese proverb the only thing which doesn't… Continue Reading
Help Your Family Through Cold and Flu Season
During the first week back to school, my third grader came down with a yucky virus. Can you imagine her dismay missing the third day… Continue Reading
Dental Assessment For Cancer Patients
Patients who are scheduled to undergo radiation therapy for head and neck cancer are advised to meet first with a dentist for a pre-treatment dental… Continue Reading
HER2-neu Positive Breast Cancer Available Therapies
HER2-neu positive breast cancer used to be very aggressive and deadly prior to HER2-neu targeted therapy development. Herceptin was the first monoclonal antibody targeting HER2-neu… Continue Reading
Cancer Prevention Trumps Treatment
Would you rather detect and treat cancer early, or prevent it in the first place? Of course you would rather prevent it altogether, but how… Continue Reading
Skin Cancer Part Two
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common skin cancer in the United States. Small lesions can be taken care of by MOHS micrographic surgery or… Continue Reading
Breast Size Matters
To women in their 20's, 30's, 40's and even 50's, breast size is no small issue. First comes the decision to join the ranks of… Continue Reading
Chemotherapy Nausea and Vomiting
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can very significantly affect the quality of life in cancer patients. Over the last two decades major progress has… Continue Reading
An Update On CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in the western world. At diagnosis, 80% of the patients are in the asymptomatic phase (stage… Continue Reading
Permanent Cure For Painful Flatfoot
Hyperpronation (flatfoot) is a very common condition of excessive motion of the rear foot that causes the appearance of a collapsed arch upon weight bearing…. Continue Reading
