Cancer patients and survivors have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Cancer patients and survivors have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes Cancer patients and survivors have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, which ...
Benefit of getting a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose
Benefits of getting a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose I’m often asked about the benefit of getting a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose. We now have some data to answer this (very short-term analysis). https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2201688 ...
New randomized trial finds that the use of a diluted solution
New randomized trial finds that the use of a diluted solution of water and green tea extract A new randomized trial finds that the use of a diluted solution of water and green ...
Integrative Oncology Consult
How I assess the biological terrain that influences cancer development, growth, metastatic spread and recurrence. Most oncologists have not received training in functional medicine, which is why it’s uncommon for our patients to have ...
Stress & Your Immune System
You probably understand intuitively the link between stress and the immune system. After all, how many times have you come down with a cold shortly after an episode of high stress? Now imagine what ...
New State-of-the-art treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
ASCO 2021: Phase III Study of Lutetium-177-PSMA-617 in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (VISION) This is the newest, state-of-the-art treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. It’s called “theranostics” which targets prostate cancer cells ...
The Gamma Knife! – What is it?
The Gama Knife - What is it? This device is called a “Gamma Knife”, an extremely precise treatment machine designed exclusively for delivering high-dose radiation to tumors, arteriovenous malformations and nerves in the brain. ...
Dried Pomegranate & Prostate Cancer
Dried Pomegranate & Prostate Cancer Did you know that a capsule containing dried pomegranate, green tea, broccoli and turmeric powders was shown in a placebo controlled randomized trial to slow the rise in ...
Breast Tumor Called DCIS
This patient had a breast tumor called DCIS (ductal carcinoma in-situ), which is often treated with either a mastectomy or the combination of lumpectomy, radiation and hormonal therapy. We now have a state-of-the-art, ...
Should I get a Dutch Test?
If you have a history of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer or ovarian cancer, I recommend getting a DUTCH TEST. Estrogen (even minute amounts) can stimulate the estrogen receptors on cancer cells. Fortunately, ...
Magnesium Levels & Cancer
Magnesium Levels & Cancer New data show a significantly higher survival rate in cancer patients with normal vs. low MAGNESIUM levels who are treated with the latest ...
Why and when to get a second opinion?
Why and when to get a second opinion?” —If you have been diagnosed with cancer it is crucial that your diagnosis is correct, your treatment plan is appropriate and you are comfortable with the ...
Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is one of the most common health conditions I detect in my patients and is a known key driver of cancer progression, heart disease, dementia, immune suppression, systemic inflammation and is the ...
Cardiovascular Disease Risks After
The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease increases 12-months after a cancer diagnosis, which is why it’s important to assess and address your cardiovascular disease risks after your cancer diagnosis and treatment. Talk with ...
Radiation Oncology Technology
Delivering extremely accurate treatments is critically important in radiation oncology. We use a variety of technologies and devices to ensure precise targeting of the tissues we want to treat, while simultaneously keeping radiation dose ...
What is Chronotype!?
Did you know that each of us have a “chronotype” of either being a “morning type” or “evening type?” Chronotype is the natural inclination of your body to sleep at a certain time, or ...