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Research findings
Discuss research findings in the news and how they affect you.
Newsday update Article on Avastin
- By Norie · New reply May 31, 2009
- 8 replies
- Woke up this morning, had breakfast ready to go to work and read an article psoted in Newsday also ecancermedicalscience about findings with Avastin and increase risks for stomach and bowel preforations ...
Estrogens in Dairy
- By deadlydairydeception · New reply May 31, 2009
- 26 replies
- For those women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, it is imperative that they be aware of the high levels of estrogens in their dairy products. The levels of an estrogen called oleoyl-estrone ...
Update on Lemongrass
- By LucyP · New reply May 28, 2009
- 7 replies
- Hello Ladies and Sister Alligator Wrestlers, If you went ahead and started drinking lemongrass tea, you might want to stop until you've cleared it with your Oncologist and/or chemo pharmacist. I sat down ...
nutrition
- By curlee · New reply May 27, 2009
- 11 replies
- hi allygator cats love y'all. very very confused. alittle more than usual tho i still have all ny marbles. my 2 oncologists say to eat a balanced diet with fruit and veggies. can have a cocktail and wine ...
Any other sugar addicts?
- By crazygracie · New reply May 13, 2009
- 36 replies
- Hi, I have been reading (and already had known to a certain degree) about the harm of ALL sugar and dairy products on ER pos BC. Now, I am, and always have been a dessert freak! And,I LOVE Skim Milk ...
Cellular Spectacular
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply May 7, 2009
- 6 replies
- Little by little, bit by bit, these science dudes and dudettes are inching us closer to some very good news.....hang in there Cherubs ...
Effect of fatty foods on Tykerb dosing
- By chloemom · New reply April 25, 2009
- 7 replies
- I just found this article by the University of Chicago which reports a study that showed taking Tykerb with fatty meals is synergistic, greatly improved absorption and could lead to reduced doses (by ...
Your Breast Cancer Experience Can Help Other Women
- By TeamInspire · New reply April 24, 2009
- 3 replies
- HealthEd is conducting 45-60 minute telephone interviews with women who have locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. They will also be interviewing care-partners. HealthEd will pay you $75 for your ...
Complimentary Program 2 Support Chemo
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply April 18, 2009
- 1 reply
- Hi Folks I was just googling to find info on glutamine for Aunteakers Husband - Brent when I came across an excellent article at: http://www.aihm.wa.edu.au/research-8.htm titled: A Complimentary Medical ...
Why I love science....
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply April 11, 2009
- 6 replies
- Common Virus Kills Cancer Stem Cells ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 2009) — Dalhousie Medical School cancer researcher Dr. Patrick Lee has proven that a common virus can infect and kill breast cancer stem cells ...
Updated finding on drugs like Avastin
- By chloemom · New reply April 9, 2009
- 2 replies
- Just read this article published in NATURE and the two comments that followed. Thought I'd share it with all of you. Published online 8 April 2009 | Nature 458, 686-687 (2009) | doi:10.1038/458686b News ...
Fishy Delishy
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply April 8, 2009
- 9 replies
- When I was first diagnosed in Nov 05, I met a well read medical professional with MBC, whose opinion and knowledge I respect and admire. At the time she mentioned a dietitian/scientist/researcher at our ...
results of recent Harris Poll re: metastatic breast cancer
- By peggyr · New reply April 6, 2009
- 16 replies
- check out this link for important info!!! A great article to send to your local hospital, institute, or unit of the American Cancer Society. This is from bcmets.org: Musa Mayer wites: "Today, it was my ...
New Report Shows Record Number of Medicines
- By jojobeans · New reply April 3, 2009
- 1 reply
- Denver, CO (April 1, 2009) – Responding to President Obama’s call for “a cure for cancer in our time,” the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) delivered a new report today on ...
Shades required - future's looking bright (er)
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply April 2, 2009
- 4 replies
- Gotta love those scientists spending hours in their labs doing what they do! A spot of encouraging news on sciencedaily.com today - the link plus grabs from the full article. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200 ...
Circadian Rhythm and medications article
- By chloemom · New reply March 28, 2009
- 1 reply
- Good Morning All. I can't find the original discussion regarding chemo timed to circadian rhythms but wanted to pass on this article. Prescriptions May Soon Work Around The Clock http://www.thenational.ae/article/200809 ...
News : Pain Relief for bone mets
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply March 27, 2009
- 9 replies
- Good Morning Glorious Goddesses : ) Chloemom, you are indeed our Chief RDO (research and development officer). Following your cryoablation info - VERY INTERESTING - (surely this could 'work' for any liver/lung/spinal ...
Biopsies are Critical
- By CJ2006 · New reply March 25, 2009
- 6 replies
- Just read that a new study in Canada revealed the importance of biopsies for every new tumor to determine any changes in hormone and HER2 status. The study of a group of BC mets patients revealed that ...
Anyone familiar with the use of cryoablation for mets sites?
- By chloemom · New reply March 23, 2009
- 4 replies
- I just found this information. Has anyone had cryoablation, to what part of the body and how was it? http://www.scientificblogging.com/erin03 9s_spin/cryoablation_part_2_its_not_just _boobs_anymore http://www.scientificblogging.com/erin03 ...
Eyes Wide OPEN!!
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply March 20, 2009
- 14 replies
- Better keep our eyes WIDE OPEN Girls! Knowing how many of us are prescribed pain meds and may face surgical/orthopaedic procedures, this article should keep us on our pro-active toes. The following link ...
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