Category Archives: cancer
DNA methylation in cancer
Main articles: DNA methylation in cancer and Regulation of transcription in cancer In many disease processes, such as cancer, gene promoter CpG islands acquire abnormal hypermethylation, which results in transcriptional silencing that can be inherited by daughter cells following cell division. Alterations of DNA methylation have been recognized as an important component of cancer development.Continue reading “DNA methylation in cancer”
Examining the early lives of two men who died of lung cancer
About 55% of our lifespan is affected by environment and our behavior. Two men I know died of lung cancer, one is my father and another my client – providing non medical in home care. My father At age 21, he started to smoke and by the time he reached the age of 40, heContinue reading “Examining the early lives of two men who died of lung cancer”
Acyclovir interacts with other meds and seniors with cancer
Acyclovir is the generic name for Zovirax, a prescription medication used to treat certain virus infections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acyclovir to treat viral infections from the varicella virus that causes chicken pox and shingles, as well as infections from the virus that causes genital herpes. Sometimes doctors prescribe acyclovir to treatContinue reading “Acyclovir interacts with other meds and seniors with cancer”
Genomic profiling assay for hematologic malignancies and sarcomas
FoundationOneHeme is a comprehensive genomic profiling assay for hematologic malignancies and sarcomas. The test is designed to provide physicians with clinically actionable information to guide treatment decisions for patients based on the genomic profile of their disease. Test results provide information about clinically significant alterations, potential targeted therapies, available clinical trials, and quantitative markers thatContinue reading “Genomic profiling assay for hematologic malignancies and sarcomas”
Cancer online reporting boosts longevity
A study that had patients report problems like nausea and fatigue in an online tool surprisingly improved survival by almost half a year, longer than many new cancer drugs. Why do you think this is true and is actually happening? When you express concern about problems and someone on the other side is actually takingContinue reading “Cancer online reporting boosts longevity”
Are cancer patients concerned about burdening their families?
When do we stop following lame tumors? PSA tests
The USPSTF changed its position on PSA testing, so where does that leave active surveillance? Howard Wolinsky a journalist based in the Chicago area, was diagnosed with early prostate cancer in 2010. In an ongoing series of articles for MedPage Today, he describes his journey from diagnosis to the decision to chose active surveillance. InContinue reading “When do we stop following lame tumors? PSA tests”
Less surgery is better for women and lumpectomy is better than mastectomy
By Karuna Jaggar, Executive Director I’ve lost count of how many doctors and researchers in the last two days have expressed alarm at the fact that mastectomies are on the rise. Several studies suggest that less surgery is better for women, that lumpectomy is better than mastectomy. Whether or not women who have lumpectomy plusContinue reading “Less surgery is better for women and lumpectomy is better than mastectomy”
Fighting cancer from health data
We are working to fight cancer using health data. Today at the conference on Big Data in Biomedicine , transforming lives through Precision Health at Stanford University, many geneticists, data scientists, technologists and immune system scientists gathered to learn and collaborate in the fight against cancer. Some gaps must be addressed to reach more cancerContinue reading “Fighting cancer from health data”
Immunoglobulin B cells from bone marrow and cytokines role during cancer expression
Antibody (or immunoglobulin) structure is made up of two heavy-chains and two light-chains. These chains are held together by disulfide bonds. The arrangement or processes that put together different parts of this antibody molecule play important role in antibody diversity and production of different subclasses or classes of antibodies. The organization and processes take placeContinue reading “Immunoglobulin B cells from bone marrow and cytokines role during cancer expression”
Digital doctor: AI singles out skin cancer from photos
Lung cancer may not produce any noticeable symptoms until it is too late
Lung cancer may not produce any noticeable symptoms in the early stages. In approximately 40 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer, the diagnosis is made after the disease has advanced. In one-third of those diagnosed, the cancer has reached stage 3. Cough that won’t quit Be on alert for a new cough that lingers.Continue reading “Lung cancer may not produce any noticeable symptoms until it is too late”
Dr Mercola’s book – Fat for Fuel
Dr Mercola’s book ‘Fat for Fuel’ book is a revolutionary diet to combat cancer, boost brain power and increase your energy. Dr Mercola’s story… In 1995, my understanding of chronic disease took a quantum leap. I was introduced to Dr. Ron Rosedale and his breakthrough views on clinical metabolic biochemistry. In a nutshell, Dr. RosedaleContinue reading “Dr Mercola’s book – Fat for Fuel”