An April 2015 pilot study published by the Public Library of Science (PLoS) is the latest in a line of research studies with profound implications for cancer prevention. A team of researchers examined what changes in gene expression occurred when a group of 48 people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)… Read More »
What do we really know about cancer?
“If you’re a sensitive clinician, you never quite think you’ve got it right.” –Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, author of Emperor of all Maladies: A Biography of Cancer It’s a remarkable doctor who has the vision to see and the courage to admit that the truth is far bigger than he is. When that doctor… Read More »
What has the power to heal advanced cancer?
This time next week I’ll be on my way to West Palm Beach, where I’ll present a talk on survivorship medicine at the 9th annual Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Conference. I’m honored to be on a very distinguished panel of speakers, including Kelly Turner, PhD, who for my money wrote the most important… Read More »
Has Cancer Empowered You?
A survivor recently described cancer treatment to me as “walking through a maze blindfolded, with someone holding both your hands. When it ends they open a door and there’s just a wide open field. You have no idea which way to go.” Treatment’s tough, but typically you know exactly when to show up and who’s… Read More »
What Doctors Don’t Say About Stage 4 Cancer
With Stage 4 Cancer, discussions about the realities of chemo are now being demanded. Doctors are expected to become better in their communication about cancer treatment options, death, and what else is possible. I was honored recently to be invited to join a televised panel discussion to broaden the conversation about late-stage cancer, chemo, and quality… Read More »