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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Type 2 Diabetes Advocate Network
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Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research… -
Gracie007 posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
This was talked about on KATU news last night in how it particularly can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Interesting because it didn’t help me. Though I didn’t take it for 20 or 30 years. I was on prescription strength dose for migraines for about 5 years in my twenties. Which led to GERD And diverticulosis and I still got breast cancer 15…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
A lipoxygenase inhibitor in breast cancer
brain metastases
D. F. Flavin1
(1) Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research, 24 Midwood Drive, Greenwich,
CT 06831, USA
D. F. Flavin
Email: Dana_FK@hotmail.com
Phone: +1-203-6610911
Received: 23 July 2006 Accepted: 11 August 2006 Published online: 26 September 2006
Abstract The complication of…[Read more]-
What I would like to know is why patients aren’t given all the options to chose from. Why do we have to try “standard” therapy first and go through all the horrors of chemo and radiation and only then are we candidates for newer and better therapies.
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Inflammatory breast cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment – Medical News TodayInflammatory breast cancer accounts for just 1-5 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. Learn more about this rare and aggressive cancer.-
It is also misdiagnosed in many women. A dear friend just passed away from IBC. She was misdiagnosed and 2 months were wasted while the cancer spread.
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Gracie007 posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Leukemia risks higher in certain breast cancer chemotherapy treatments.
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Thank you Gracie for posting this! Many of the women with leukemia that I was treated with, and who subsequently died, were ex-breast cancer patients. It was disgraceful!
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Type 2 Diabetes Advocate Network
Scientists discover new class of anti-diabetes compounds that reduce liver glucose production – Medical News TodayScientists may have found a new tool for studying – and maybe even treating – Type 2 diabetes, the form of diabetes considered responsible for… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
More women opting to remove a healthy breast after cancer diagnosis – Medical News TodayNew study shows that in five states, half of women with cancer in one breast opt to surgically remove their unaffected breast as a preventive measure.-
I did because my type of cancer (lobular) has a higher chance of coming back in the other side and it’s also more difficult to detect early. So for piece of mind I chose to do both.
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Mammography vs. thermography: Comparing the benefits – Medical News TodayMammography and thermography are two methods of detecting abnormalities that may indicate breast cancer. Learn more in this article. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Type 2 Diabetes Advocate Network
Anti-diabetes diet
Diet tips to improve insulin resistance – Medical News TodayIn this article, learn about how to reduce insulin insensitivity and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Which foods should you eat? Which foods should you avoid? -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Stroke Advocate Network
I can testify that stem cells can do miraculous things! They cured me of a disease that every doctor in the US said was not survivable!
Study shows stem cell therapy is safe for stroke patients – Medical News TodayA multicenter trial looking at whether a… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Weight Loss and Obesity Advocate Network
This would be surprising! Didn’t they used to do that in the 70’s?
Can whole-body vibration stave off obesity and diabetes? – Medical News TodayA study published this week shows that whole-body vibration could offer an alternative to exercise in the fight… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Depression Advocate Network
Really?
Could eating yogurt help treat depression? – Medical News TodayProbiotic bacteria present in live-cultured yogurt – Lactobacillus – have the potential to treat depression, new research suggests. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Important data for HER2+ breast cancer patients!
Shorter Herceptin breast cancer treatment may produce better results – Medical News TodayBreast cancer patients who receive the drug Herceptin for nine weeks as part of their post-surgery chemotherapy regime may… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Weight Loss and Obesity Advocate Network
Great information!
Cholesterol levels: What they mean and keeping them healthy – Medical News TodayIn this article, learn about the different kinds of cholesterol, what different factors affect cholesterol, and when to see a doctor. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Type 2 Diabetes Advocate Network
Prevention for high risk individuals
Type 2 diabetes prevented in 80 per cent of at-risk patients thanks to repurposed drug – Medical News TodayA weight loss drug has reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 80 per cent compared to placebo, according to a new… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
It crucial that patients know what they need and demand it!
High-risk breast cancer patients fail to receive genetic testing – Medical News TodayA new survey shows an insufficient number of high-risk breast cancer patients receive genetic testing and… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Good reason to take time and look at your options, and not jump into surgery , chemo and radiation right away
Women with noninvasive breast cancer live as long as other women – Medical News TodayWomen diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ have a slightly…-
I think they need to look into behaviors of these women. I know once diagnosed with cancer many women change many things in their life like, quiting smoking, eating organic, cutting out sugar. All these changes could be what is increasing the mortality rate. It certainly couldn’t be surgery and radiation adding longevity. Especially when radiation…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Definitely time to re-examine the effectiveness of status-quo treatments
Half of breast cancer patients experience severe side effects – Medical News TodayNearly half of women treated for early stage breast cancer reported at least one side effect from their…-
Talking with a fellow BC survivor the other day because a dear friend lost her four year fight with inflammatory breast cancer on Tuesday. She said Breaks my heart. I am so sorry to hear of the loss. This disease is so crappy. It either takes you or leaves you here, incredibly damaged and a shadow of your former self. Which perfectly explains it.…[Read more]
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NipperCat posted an update in the group The WeHeal Welcome Community
Why it is important to understand the difference between Conventional and Holistic Medicine?
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Weight Loss and Obesity Advocate Network
The psychological impacts are extremely important!
Obesity: Self-stigma may raise risk of metabolic syndrome – Medical News TodayThe risk of metabolic syndrome may be higher for obese individuals who apply negative stereotypes about weight to themselves, new… - Load More
