Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. It has become evident that somatic mutations and rearrangements in many different genes have been found in lung cancer cells, including EGFR, KRAS, HER2, MET and BRAF. The status of genetic mutations can influence response to targeted therapy. Testing for these mutationsContinue reading “Early lung cancer mutation detection”
Category Archives: lung cancer
Vitamin A deficient lung – COPD – hospice in home senior care
Last night, I massaged the chest and back of an 80-yr old male hospice senior in the bay area with apricot oil with essential oil of eucalyptus and lemon. Vitamin A deficiency is prevalent among those with lung disease. I instructed the caregiver to get sunshine in the morning and continue on healing massage in other parts of the body too especially the heart, feet, lungs, and liver area.
Lung cancer and heavy metal toxins
Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that have a high atomic weight and a density at least 5 times greater than that of water. Their multiple industrial, domestic, agricultural, medical and technological applications have led to their wide distribution in the environment; raising concerns over their potential effects on human health and the environment. TheirContinue reading “Lung cancer and heavy metal toxins”
Lung Cancer genes
Molecular Profiling of Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related mortality in the United States, with an estimated 224,390 new cases and 158,080 deaths anticipated in 2016 (ACS 2016). Classically, treatment decisions have been empiric and based upon histology of the tumor. Platinum based chemotherapy remains the cornerstone of treatment. However, survivalContinue reading “Lung Cancer genes”
Lung cancer in the Philippines
In the Philippines, cancer ranks third in leading causes of morbidity and mortality after communicable diseases and cardiovascular diseases (Department of Health–Health Intelligence Service or DOH–HIS, 1992, 1996) (1). Over the period 1942–96, communicable disease mortality has shown a gradually decreasing trend, in contrast to the increasing trends of heart disease and cancer (non-communicable diseases).Continue reading “Lung cancer in the Philippines”
Dietary needs of toxic lungs
Avoid the following to create an anti-fungal or anti-mold diet that helps detox your lungs Alcoholic beverages: Alcohol is the mycotoxin of Saccharomyces yeast (brewer’s yeast), and often contains other mycotoxins from mold-containing fruits and grains Wheat and all wheat products Rye Peanuts: Often contaminated with dozens of mold types, one of which is cancer-causingContinue reading “Dietary needs of toxic lungs”
Lung disease: COPD among white and black women
Change in death rate among white women in the USA: Klamath, OR: +16% Dallas, TX: +20% SF: -29% LA: -18% Tulsa OK: +20% Salt Lake, UT: +9% Fresno, CA: +8% Santa Clara: -15% 44% History of Asthma ; 38% smokers 10M white women with COPD, 1.4M Black women, 1M Hispanic women 1991-1995: Heart disease deathContinue reading “Lung disease: COPD among white and black women”
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Cost of senior care services
Senior Services for Alzheimer’s and other health issues When caring for an Alzheimer’s client, there are varying in-home health care costs based on level of care for. Seniors with different types of mental health challenges starts with Dementia and progresses to Alzheimer. Caregivers are trained to be patient with a senior who have memory issuesContinue reading “Cost of senior care services”
When do you need a caregiver for your homebound senior
We need a companion, home helper or caregiver for our 70plus mom and dad who live alone to avoid emergencies, to allow us to function and take care of our bodies too in the same way we care for our parents, to give more quality time to our aging parents and to provide the necessaryContinue reading “When do you need a caregiver for your homebound senior”
Anti-arthritis oil and balm for sale, first launch
Dear Friends, See you all Sat and Sunday afternoon at my San Jose house to launch my first product, an anti-arthritis balm/oil which can be used internally or externally. It is priced around $50 per 16 oz container. Your feedback is important to me. I will announce this at my blog today, http://www.clubalthea.com .Continue reading “Anti-arthritis oil and balm for sale, first launch”