There are three types of treatments that you must consider in treating cancer. First are orthodox medical treatments (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) of which I am completely in favor when prescribed by a qualified physician and concurred with by an independent qualified second opinion. Orthodox medical treatments always come first and foremost in treating cancer. Continue reading “Choosing treatments”
Deciding to take treatments
“Should I take chemotherapy?” Lately I have heard this question asked by callers several times. Whether it is by an 80 year old gentleman with slow growing lung cancer, by a 52 year old lady with advanced ovarian cancer or a young lady with breast cancer. The answers, with numerous qualifications, is “yes” Continue reading “Deciding to take treatments”
Time is Critical
Time is a critical factor in the successful treatment of cancer. Cancer grows geometrically. In other words, 1 billion cancer cells will become 2 billion or 10 billion will become 20 billion in the same length of time it takes 1 cell to become 2. Cancer can not be detected by an x-ray, scan, or feeling until it contains at least 1 billion cells. Continue reading “Time is Critical”
Unproven Therapies
Why would anyone consider using unproven therapies? With over one million cases of cancer per year, thousands of doctors have tested every reasonable treatment on every type of cancer for many years. They know what works and what doesn’t. But those who know that only surgery, radiation or chemotherapy hold hope of treating someone unfortunate enough to be stricken with cancer are living twenty years in the past. Continue reading “Unproven Therapies”
Get a Second Opinion for Prompt Proper and Thorough Treatment
The talk around the cancer community today is all about the pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs and the people who suffered and died as a result. It was such a deceitful action with such horrid effects that it is difficult to contemplate. It is hard to imagine a man with ten million dollars even dreaming of committing such a dastardly act. Continue reading “Get a Second Opinion for Prompt Proper and Thorough Treatment”