First round Chemo and Radiationtreatmentby
Stacy ..
Yesterday morning started off with the Radiation right at 8:00 am. Alex was able... the room. The door to this room is no joke either it is about 6-8 inches thick. The actual radiation...
Child's Brain Tumor Gone After AlternativeTreatmentsby
Robin P.
-sized brain tumor. She went through 30 radiationtreatments, but her family wanted to try an alternative... would be kept comfortable." They decided to go to Arizona for alternative therapy. This was a natural treatment...
Alternative to surgery if used b ...by
Medical QuackAlternative to surgery if used before the age of 60...BD
Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy... where a radiation oncologist places small radioactive seeds into the prostate in order to kill the cancer cells...
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Breast Cancer
, then complements it with a cafeteria-array of other treatments. Alternative says “I don’t believe conventional...-traditional treatment out of hand.
Personally, I’ve rejected alternative therapies, but embraced complementary... Reiki treatments to women heading into surgery. All of these terms come under a single heading...crap
Alternative tx for wasting
other alternativetreatments. Could you talk about them?Thanks Gerald Pierone, M.D. Alternative tx for wasting...-threatening if left unchecked. We are not seeing this condition as much because of advances in treatment of HIV... of subcutaneous fat. This fat loss, especially when in occurs in the face, makes people look gaunt and sick...crap
Natural Treatments for Breast Cancer
that in dealing with cancer, the term applies to treatment not involving surgery or drugs, often referred to as “alternative...’re completely unwilling to undergo the traditional, proven treatments: surgery, drugs, and/or radiation... you like, understanding that claims you hear about alternative cancer treatments almost certainly haven...crap
Basics of Cancer Treatment
, chemotherapy, and radiation.
It makes sense that if there is a tumor growing, a good treatment..., but this is not without risk to the patient.
Another mode of treatment is to use radiation to kill....
For metastatic cancer, medical chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment. Chemotherapy encompasses a group...crap
ULTRAVIOLET BLOOD IRRADIATION THERAPY
I have been experimenting with alternative therapy.. acupuncture.. herb therapy.. & chiropractic... on this type of treatment or procedure ?? Rick Stryker, M.D., M.P.H. ULTRAVIOLET BLOOD IRRADIATION THERAPY Sorry -- not much to say except DON'T DO IT. Unproven, experimental, and highly suspect "treatments...crap
Alternative Therapy to Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis
’t just been sick, I’ve been bugged. I can’t help it. There are many aggravations and annoyances that come with RA... and alternative therapies. I was a yoga teacher, after all. If anyone knows about the link between autoimmune... fan of massage and ayurvedic treatments. And, though I still haven’t managed to find the time or...crap
Prostate Cancer Treatment: What to Try if Radiation Fails
Dear Dr. Motola:
I would like to get some clear information on what treatment I can get if radiation fails. I have been receiving Lupron, but my PSA is rising - is there anything that I can do...) may provide a suitable alternative to the Lupron. When Lupron therapy fails, the question of complete...crap
Seeking alternatives to radiation for recurrent breast cancer
Are there alternatives to radiationtreatment for a 65 year old woman who has recurrent breast... due to arthritis and back problems. Her attempt to get through the first treatment resulted in a pinched nerve... responded to our questions regarding alternatives. fergdj...crap
MammoSite: FDA-Approved, But Does It Work?
of treatment.
Sounds great, doesn’t it? Conventional radiation is administered 5 days a week for 5 to 6 weeks...Site as an alternative to conventional radiation, be sure you understand what you’re choosing. Based on the stress...
An Oct. 27 New York Times article on the relatively new MammoSite radiation therapy for breast...crap
Glowing in the dark?
I'm into my 3rd week of radiationtreatments. My boob is getting slightly hard... of my treatment.
For now, I'm glad radiation is much more comfortable than chemo. My radiation oncologist... with radiationtreatment for breast cancer? Anyone who wants to share...let me know.
Everyone stay...crap