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Is There Hope For Level 4 Cancer Patients?


By Lee K Duncan and Ty Duncan

When you reach level 4 on the cancer scale, it means that your time could be coming to an end. Level 4, is the last stage in a terminal cancer story where someone has battled it and unfortunately conventional treatments have failed. This is the story for many people who reach level 4 and have to watch their time on this earth start to count down to very few months or days left. This sad story usually ends in tragedy, but fortunately for some it doesn't have to end this way. In this article we will discuss a doctor that has tried a method on level 4 cancer patients and his findings were needless to say not short of miraculous!

This doctor's name is Dr Cousens and he did a study on 65 level 4 cancer patients all sent home to die because they were unable to beat their diseases using conventional treatments. The astonishing part of this method is that it has absolutely zero side effects and it specifically targets cancer cells. He did a 14-month study with these 65 patients, where 51 of them survived and are now in complete remission, which means their cancer disappeared completely! When this method enters cancer cells it automatically turns on a gene called the p21 gene. What this gene does is stop the replication or splitting of cancerous cells, which is how cancer spreads through the body. When this gene is activated it stops cancer cell reproduction in its tracks.

What else has been found in his studies are that in the body, there are a lot of environmental pollutions that are a major problem and have been linked directly to the cause of cancer. When these pollutants are removed from the body, your body has the ability to heal itself when genes like the p21 gene are activated. The harmful cancer cells are destroyed because their ability to spread has been halted. Your body's natural ability to fight these cancer cells seeks them out and kills them. This unique method used in this study is very simple, elegant and like we mentioned earlier in this article, has absolutely no side effects, which conventional treatments cannot claim. Unfortunately conventional treatments come with a 7% survival rate where the study from Dr Cousens, shows a 78% survival rate. This was on patients who didn't have a hope in the world of overcoming their disease.

There is an amazing process that has been shown to eliminate environmental pollutions from the body. It has given people hope where there is none. It has brought freedom back to those who have lost theirs. This method has given back people's lives and is continuing to do so, day after day. There is hope for you or someone that you love because Mother Nature has left us the tools necessary to defeat many things. We are inflicted with disease because of our horribly polluted environment that we live in today. Give your body the tool it needs, get back your freedom, get back your life and don't wait until you realize that the conventional treatments are not working for you. By then it's mostly too late. The wonderful thing is this method can be used with convention methods and has made big differences in recovery. Don't wait, do something wonderful about your future by making it a healthy disease free one.

The Best Hair Extension Options for Cancer Patients

Sunday, June 23, 2013 7:11:00 PM Posted by Cancer Centers 1 comments

By Jason Braka

Hair extensions for Cancer patients is not a new idea, but it is a wonderful option to consider. Because cancer is a tough, often up-hill battle to for any person to fight, and the affects of radiation and chemotherapy reach beyond physical pain and the toll they take on one's body. Hair loss is a common side affect for many people going through radiation and chemotherapy. Hair loss, especially in women, can lessen one's self-esteem and self image. For years female cancer patients have been turning to wigs to get their sense of femininity back. With the advancements in today's hair products, extensions are gaining in popularity in general and especially for cancer patients.

Extra small fusion bonds with soft glue are the most recommended type of hair products for cancer patients. Hair extensions applied with extra small fusion bonds are safest for the fragile regrowth of new hair. They will not add as much weight to the new hair strands and allow the hair to grow back in. Also a softer bond will be easier to remove reducing breakage when they are removed.

The objective is to add hair temporarily while new hair grows back in and not become dependent upon extensions. Bonds that last only 2-3 months are best so they practically fall out when it is time for removal and a new set of extensions. Using a hard bond that is made to last for 4-6 months may lead to extensive breakage and a dependence upon hair extensions that can last for years.

It is highly recommended that cancer patients who opt for hair extensions using either application technique visit a reputable salon for a product which suits their needs. This minor adjustment in appearance can be a great way to give a cancer patient their self-esteem back - this could be very therapeutic and help the patient to go through the process and have a full recovery.

Radiation Oncologists Provide Expert Treatment For Cancer Patients


By Jeremy P Stanfords

Radiation oncologists are specialized doctors who work with cancer patients who are receiving radiation treatments. These highly skilled professionals oversee the patient's care, which includes developing a treatment plan and prescribing radiation treatments. They also make sure that the radiation treatments are applied accurately, adjust treatments and monitor patient's progress. As they work closely with other oncologists and doctors, they help to identify any side effects that occur from this form of treatment as well as provide proper medications for side effects. These specialized physicians are experts in the field of radiation and the treating of disease. After extensive study and training on the safety of this field as well as safe application for the treatment of cancer, these physicians will have completed 13 years of extensive training to become board certified.

This form of treatment has been used for hundreds of years to treat cancer. After the discovery of the x-ray and its effects on this type of disease, it has gained popularity in being an effective choice of treatment for certain types of cancers. Today, many people have success with this form of therapy and experience few side effects. It has also been proven to be less traumatic on normal tissue, allowing the preservation and function of healthy cells.

With the advancements in modern technology and the highly trained physicians who work with this field of medicine, more than half of the people who suffer from cancer will be treated with high-energy radiation. This form of therapy uses computerized treatment plans combined with three-dimensional imaging and x-ray machines that are highly energized. The physician may use this therapy to treat the disease or to relieve pain.

This form of therapy is effective as it stops cancer cells from reproducing and allows the body to naturally eliminate the cells from the body. This therapy may be used along with chemotherapy or used alone. Cancer of the larynx and the prostate are often treated solely with radiation. Sometimes this therapy is used along with surgery to allow more body tissue to be saved, preventing complete removal of the affected body part, such as the bladder or breast. Therapy can include external generation or internal generation.

To find a radiation oncologist, most patients are referred to these specialized doctors by their oncologist. To ensure that the doctor is the best available, asking the medical staff who work at the oncologist's office such as the oncology nurses, who they would recommend, will usually lead the patient to the doctor who is the most experienced and has the best success rate in this field.

Cyberknife Radiosurgery: Safer and More Effective Treatment in 5 Days - New Hope for Cancer Patients


By Ramesh T Kumar

Brief History:

Radiation therapy has been utilized for over a century in the treatment of cancer. Traditional radiation treatments involve machines called Linear Accelerators which produce intense, high energy x-ray beams which when aimed to any part of the body will destroy tumors. Since, there is a significant dose of radiation that is spilled over into surrounding normal tissue causing side effects, these treatments are generally given once a day (rarely twice a day), 5 days a week over several weeks ranging from two weeks to eight weeks. Delivering such small amounts of radiation allow a relatively greater control of side effects. Essentially, the dose of radiation to the surrounding normal tissue, in several instances limits our ability to deliver higher amounts of radiation to destroy cancerous tumors. Thus, we have the results that were somewhat mediocre in several instances where we could have done better.

A new field of Radiation therapy was born several years ago called Radio surgery. Unlike, traditional radiation therapy, this form of radiation delivered by specialized machines allowed massive amounts of radiation to be delivered to the target area from multiple different directions that any of the surrounding normal tissue received a relatively meager amounts of radiation thereby limiting the degree of side effects that patients would experience. This also allowed these high doses of radiation to be delivered in one to five sessions instead of the several weeks that was involved with traditional radiation treatment.

Radio surgery implies that there is some form of surgery that is involved. This is not the case. The term indicates that huge amounts of radiation is directed to the target area from the outside in and has such a destructive effect on the cancer, that it is as good as actually going in and removing the tumor surgically. The other advantage of Radio surgery is the fact that this form of radiation can be directed safely to tumors located in areas of the body where any surgeon would fear to tread!

Types of Radio surgery Systems

The Old Guard:
Gamma knife radio surgery system was the first form of radio surgery that was put into clinical practice. The machine uses what is called gamma radiation that is produced by radioactive cobalt sources located within the machine. The main disadvantage of this technology is the fact that this can be used in selected patients with brain problems only and it is incapable of treating targets outside the cranial area. The procedure also involves placement of a halo which is basically screwed into the skull bone which has to be done to ensure accurate delivery of treatment. The procedure involves several hours and generally is used for one session.

Linear Accelerators Re-Invented:
Heavy duty computers that began rolling out at the turn of this century, allowed a major leap forward for Radio surgery technology. With the enormous computing powers that were made available, Linear accelerators were modified to perform this procedure. Unlike Gamma knife, radiation physicians now had the ability to perform Radio surgery on targets anywhere in the body and not be restricted to the skull area only. Linear Accelerator based systems include the Novalis TX and Varian Trilogy unit.

The New Kid on the Block:
The pinnacle of a true and dedicated Radio surgery machine had to wait till the introduction of Cyber knife Robotic Radio surgery system. Even though the word includes "knife", as discussed above, it basically indicates an ablative amount of radiation that equates to actually going in and cutting the tumor out. The technology is unique and different from the gamma knife system and the Linear Accelerator based systems, in the fact that this is the only Radio surgery system that can achieve what is called "realtime tracking of the tumor". What this means is that the Cyber knife system uses imaging technology that actually "sees" the target and tracks its movement very similar to the way our eyes move when watching a moving object. The position of the tumor at any given point in time is relayed to the radiation arm of the machine which radiates the tumor no matter where it moves about within the body. This is very similar to the way a boxer watches and follows the movement of his opponent while continuously jabbing away thereby knocking the daylights out of him!

What kind of patients are helped by Linear Accelerator based Radio Surgery Systems?

Several selected patients with both malignant and non-malignant situations are candidates for Radio Surgery. The following are examples of situations where Radio surgery has been found to be both safe and effective.

Among the most common non-malignant situations would be those patients with a condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia. Others include benign brain tumors such as pituitary tumors and tumors of the acoustic nerve.

In the Malignant category, patients with small cancers of the brain including solitary or few brain metastasis can be helped with just one session of Radio Surgery.

Patients with tumors involving the spine, can be treated effectively with very little effect on the adjoining spinal cord.

Small lung cancers that are isolated and with no evidence of spread can be treated effectively with 3 sessions of Radio Surgery treatment. An article that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Patients with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer who received stereotactic body radiation therapy had a survival rate of 55.8% at 3 years, high rates of local tumor control, and moderate treatment-related morbidity. 3 year survival rates for such patients treated with traditional radiation over several weeks was only 20 to 35%. The difference seen is huge and gives new hope for such patients.

Prostate cancer: Selected patients with early stage prostate cancer can elect to be treated with Radio surgery either as the only method of treatment or added to a short course of traditional radiation for about 5 weeks and subsequently undergoing Radio Surgery as a "boost" dose to knock the tumor located in the prostate.

Radio surgery as a sub-specialty of Radiation Oncology is a young and rapidly evolving field and is allowing more effective, safe and non-invasive ways of treating cancer patients, enabling better cancer control rates without disabling surgery and without all the risks associated with it. This has given new hope for patients with cancer as well as their families.

How Cancer Is Spreading Alarmingly and Philanthropism Can Alleviate Sufferings Of Cancer Patients

Sunday, April 8, 2012 5:20:00 AM Posted by Cancer Centers 0 comments

By Kausik Dutta

A medical journal report from the UK in its last December edition sounded a warning that a large mass of world population would become victims of the fatal disease. This could reach to an alarming level of 33% increase from the existing one! An all-out effort from cross-section of society is required to enfeeble the strength of the wide-spreading tentacles of the vice. Victims may be from a developing country or from a developed country, a caring and benevolent effort can only alleviate the pains and agonies of the sufferers of cancer.

The report has made it clear that cavalier lifestyle and increasing pollution were positively responsible for its awfully growth and spread across the world. Experiences have shown that banning public smoking, chewing tobacco, or even drinking cheap wines will no longer be effective until a thorough public awareness is created. The onus for it must be taken up by all national and international government institutions. Private initiatives must be encouraged because without their participation the mission to alleviate the sufferings of cancer patients for millions across the world would remain incomplete.

The report reveals that the effects of pollutions and hybrid vegetables to the human healths may not be seen to be less responsible for the appalling growth. It is also true that indiscriminate annihilation of the greens and a steady growth of carbon-dioxide in the air are also letting the arms of the scorpions spread more widely day in and day out. Neither they have knowledge of defined territories nor do they have sympathy for the poor, for the old, for the women, or even for the children. They are so merciless that they can debilitate an apparently nice figure within only a few days.

There have been a number of researchers working day and night for further development on the present ways of treating a patient. There is no denying newer developments are coming. A recent study sounded a positive declaration that a counter-productive gene had been found out and they expected almost all kind of tumours could be curable within next ten years. Every human being has been earnestly praying for that Holy day to come sooner.

Coupled with fears, treatment expenses are equally increasing almost everyday.The poor people particularly from developing countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, are said to be unable to afford and even die prematurely. The incurable disease (?) is as much responsible for the premature death of lives as their inability to afford to the increasing expenses for cancer treatment.

With the moving scene across the seven continents, the cancer patients of the developing countries are the worst sufferers. There are many non-profit organizations such as SKMCH & RC which are working to provide state of the art treatment to the sufferers of cancer regardless of their ability to pay. To this humane objective, a large contingent of eminent oncologists has been working hand in hand. Despite their glowing medical career and equally glittering expertise in oncology medicine as well as oncology surgery, be it around head, neck, breast, or brain, a number of oncologists travel from one end of the world to another part and for accomplishing their mission, they are seen taking medical Sabbath, so that during those months they could devote themselves to the alleviation of the sufferings of cancer patients as well as to the elimination of wrong ideas and superstitions regarding the disease.

One such humane figure and expert oncologist is Dr Nigel Sacks who devoted a considerable part of his medical career, whether be it in his native land in Australia or in the UK, to the care of the poor as well as of the wealthy sufferers. He provided generous care for the poor when he travelled to Pakistan and Sri Lanka while he took treatment fees from the rich, and with the money and profits collected from the latter, Nigel Sacks provided his generous care and treatment in his SKMCH & RC to the poor sufferers of cancer in both strife-torn countries.

Such private and noble initiative is required along with the government enterprises. Otherwise, complete elimination of the misconceptions regarding the disease and the alleviation of the sufferers of the patients would remain a distant dream.

Some Important Information Cancer Patients Should Know


By Alan Wighton

Everybody is ignorant as to why there is so much cancer now days and seeking information from their doctor isn't a great help as they don't know the reasons why. Also we all believe there are only three ways to treat the disease and our modern health care system are the only people who can help in overcoming the problem.

You have to remember that cancer and the treatments that are in place now days are controlled by a powerful industry and this industry has total control over the marketplace. Doctors are only taught and allowed to use surgery, radiation and chemotherapy which are all designed to remove cancer. These three treatments have many faults, the main ones being;

* They are toxic to the human body.
* They all weaken the immune system.
* They are only treating symptoms.
* They are all money orientated.

When cancer appears anywhere in the body it is a sign from the body that you are doing something wrong and just removing growths is pointless as it will only grow back again unless you make some important lifestyle changes. The information you need is to find the reasons that have caused it in the first place and remove those causes and allow the body to heal itself.

The treatments that are in place now days all weaken the body which includes the immune system, our complex built in repair system which keeps us health and disease free. It's only when this system had been weakened by our modern way of living which has allowed normal body cells to mutate and divide without control and become cancerous.

Our three ways of treating cancer target the growths and give little regard to the reasons why it first grew and treating symptoms is only likely to give a patient temporary relief. Unfortunately profit plays a big part in anything to do with cancer today and it's not just treatments but diagnosing it and regular check ups to detect it early.

Early detection is another myth that's perpetrated by the cancer industry. Cancer statistics are measured by a five year survival period so the earlier they can detect it, the sooner the five years period starts running and this helps their statistics. Also if you were diagnosed with cancer back in the 70s there was a 50 percent chance of you surviving and today that hasn't changed, it is still only 50 percent. The reason why it hasn't changed is they are still only treating symptoms and that is of little help,

There can be no real cures for cancer until you address the causes of the problem and remove those causes. All cancers are curably but it's important to treat the reasons why it first grew and remove those reasons. That is, you must treat the person themselves with the problem instead of removing growths. When you make these changes you are strengthening the immune system and of course there are only natural ways to accomplish that.

Natural ways to help the body remove cancer are mainly diet related because "we are what we eat", that is our health is related to what foods we eat on a daily bases. Exercise is also important and it's the only way to help the immune system work efficiently again. We don't get the exercise we use to, especially in Western Societies where we have the motorcar for transport and the television for entertainment.

The most effective way to be free of cancer is to stop doing the things that causes it and start making lifestyle changes that heal it. It's all about information and learning. Take charge of your own health by making these important changes.

Discovery Could Improve Treatment for Cancer Patients


By Katie Kelley

Researchers at the Asbestos Disease Research Institute in Australia have discovered a "tumor marker" which could help oncologists provide more precisely tailored treatment options to mesothelioma patients. Mesothelioma (formally known as malignant mesothelioma) is a rare form of cancer that receives approximately 2,000 to 3,000 new diagnoses each year.

Researcher Nico Van Zandwuck, said a blood-borne marking factor can help determine how aggressive an individual patient's form of mesothelioma will be, and how it will respond to various treatment options. This information could help oncologists adjust treatment for particular patients with minimal side effects. However, the patient must be physically able to tolerate the treatment.

In addition, therapeutic advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy now allow oncologists to expand treatment options into novel areas. For example, radiation therapy- once seen as largely palliative, meaning treatment that improved breathing and pain- can now be used to re-treat an area that once saw the treatment of traditional surgery to remove cancerous tissue.

Barry Robson, a former Australian dock worker who handled his fair share of asbestos and president of the Asbestos Disease Foundation of Australia, commended the Asbestos Disease Research Institute for its quick (18-month) identification of the marker. He also noted the agency's importance in ongoing mesothelioma treatment, where the period of death from diagnosis is approximately 135 days.

Mesothelioma tissues are those that surround and protect the body's vital organs. These organs include the lungs, the heart, and the abdominal organs. Peritoneal mesothelioma, or mesothelioma cancer surrounding the abdominal regions, is the rarest form of mesothelioma and occurs in fewer than two percent of all mesothelioma cases.

Mesothelioma is an insidious cancer - While at work, home, or school, individuals may inhale or ingest asbestos fibers. The disease lays dormant for many years- sometimes for up to 50 years. Early and accurate diagnosis can make it easier to treat. There is currently no cure for the disease, but researchers are hopeful that new research like the studies that have been done at the Asbestos Disease Research Institute could greatly extend patients' lives. Those diagnoses during Stage II or later, when the cancer has spread to other tissues and organs in the body, are only given about one year to live.

Usually, diagnosis is confirmed through an MRI, CT scan, or X-ray. An X-ray will show pleural effusions, a classic manifestation of mesothelioma. Scarring from asbestos or tissue masses indicating a tumor can also alert physicians of a possible mesothelioma diagnosis. Mesothelioma symptoms include pain in the chest or abdominal region, persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or fatigue.

Useful Information About Pills and Supplements For Cancer Patients


By Clance Lee

There was a wealthy lady who came to us for help. For her diet, we advised that she took large amounts of natural fruit juices and vegetables. She reasoned cleaning the juice maker and utensils would involve too much work; thus she would prefer to take fruit juice concentrates instead - that would make life easier. Indeed, this is an unfortunate attitude. For a wealthy person, money comes rolling into the bank account rather easily without the person having to think or do much. This is line with money. But this is not going to be true with health. If you are not prepared to invest your time and effort into building your health, nobody else can do that for you. There is no short cut or easy way to good health. You owe it to yourself to eat rightly and build a healthy body.

We fully understand many people have an opinion similar to this wealthy lady's. Progress and commercialization give birth to an instant noodles society. Everyone wants the easy. Everything is pre-packed, pre-washed, pre-cut, pre-cooked etc. What you need to do these days is just bite, chew and swallow. There is not much else to do nor a need to think too much! Is this the ultimate goal of a modern lifestyle?

In this world, there are numerous kinds of pills and supplements that are supposed to promote health. They are convenient to take. Just pop them into the mouth - but, do you think you feel great and healthy?

Americans are good at taking pills. They spend approximately $3 billion each year on vitamins and supplements. Perhaps Americans will realize that taking a tablet, be it an old-fashioned vitamin or a fancy new photochemical, instead of fruits and vegetables, is nutritional madness. In this country, selling them is also good business.

Cancer patients often ask if they should take these supplements. We prefer that they take natural food products rather than synthetic pills and supplements. Of course, in a situation where there is no natural food source, these supplements may be the better of bad choices.

The following are reasons why synthetic supplements are no substitutes for natural food:

• Natural food contains live, vital organic elements. What is sold in the can or container is dead food because it has been subjected to various processing procedures.

• The processing of pills and supplements entails addition of chemicals - preservatives, binding agents, sugars, starch, coloring, etc. These include, for example, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, sodium nitrate, BHA and BHT.

• Many people have the impression that by popping in pills, they are supplying the body with the equivalent nutrients.

It is not as simple as that! Take for example, calcium pills. The calcium needs to be in the organic or protein-bound form as well as in correct balance with other minerals before the body can utilize this mineral.

• Pills and supplements are man-made. What goes into their production is limited by the human mind. You only put in the ingredients to the extent that you know them. Unfortunately, there are thousands more substances in plants that are unknown to science and are yet to be discovered.

• Taking pills may not only be ineffective but can also be dangerous at times. For example, if you take five times more Vitamin D than the recommended daily allowance, liver damage can result. In 1984, the US National Academy of Science published a study that showed that elderly Californians who took mega closes of Vitamin E died two to three times faster than those who took no supplements. Iron is a double-edged sword. Taken in moderate amounts and in a form that is leashed to proteins, it is an essential element for metabolism and growth, hut. it is toxic when taken in the unleashed form. Studies even show that high amounts of iron stored in the body increase its susceptibility to cancers and heart attacks.

On the other hand, food from plant sources is nutritious because of the following reasons:

• It can balance the body, regulating and helping the glands to function normally Good health can only be achieved if there is balance and harmony of the in and pang energies in the body. Taking correct plant food can help the body achieve and maintain this balance and harmony. On the other hand, purified chemicals, although derived from plant resources, diminish its ability to do so.

• It has a cleansing effect The body naturally accumulates toxins from the by-products of food that we eat, from chemicals in food, etc. If these are not cleansed periodically, they can have detrimental effects on the cells, tissues and organs. Plant food allows the body to rid itself of such harmful toxins.

• it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals Studies have shown that nutrients derived from wholesome food are far superior to the isolated and concentrated nutrients said to derive from plant materials.

Wholesome plant food contains an abundant supply of phytochemicals - this was unknown to scientists earlier on. For example, sulforaphane, which is found in broccoli, inhibits laboratory animals from contracting cancer. It works by promoting enzymes that detoxify carcinogens. Genistein, found in soybeans, is shown to help prevent cancer from spreading throughout the body.

• It nourishes the immune system Environmental pollutants, the rampant use of antibiotics, consumption of food containing preservative and chemicals, poor nutrition, etc. can suppress the immune system. This makes us prone to disease attacks. The immune system depends on the diet for strength and proper functioning.

You might interested to know about Causes of Cancer as well.

Doing Everything You Can for Your Cancer Patients

Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:05:00 PM Posted by Cancer Centers 0 comments

By John Hayes Jr

Cancer brings many challenges into the lives of your patients...

Treatment options...

Disruption of normal activities...

Fear, anxiety and depression...

When treating your cancer and post chemotherapy peripheral neuropathy patients, it's easy to become focused on just the disease itself and the symptoms. But don't overlook their emotional and psychological issues. These can be as debilitating as the disease itself and seriously affect treatment outcomes if not addressed.

Depression caused by chronic pain and frustration can derail an otherwise successful course of treatment.

When treating your cancer patients, strive to become a one stop shop for addressing not only their post chemotherapy peripheral neuropathy and other physical side effects from treatment, but also a great resource for supportive services and information that can provide a tremendous benefit to your cancer patients.

Help them address some of the serious obstacles to successful treatment that most health care professionals don't think about.

Patient Information Resources1

Make your office the one place your cancer patients know they can go to for current patient information and education about cancer treatment options, specific types of cancer, long and short term side effects of their chosen course of treatment. When preparing your patient information materials, include education on cancer diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, treatment side effects from chemotherapy or radiation and questions they should ask their doctors. Provide them with a list of local resources that are available to assist them with the challenges they face as a cancer patient.

Support for Lifestyle Changes

A cancer diagnosis can mean serious lifestyle changes for your cancer patients. Smokers will probably have to quit smoking; athletes will have to curtail some of their physical activity; patients who live alone may have to stay with family members while undergoing treatment. All of these changes can lead to serious emotional issues. Provide counseling to your cancer and post chemotherapy neuropathy patients on dealing with these lifestyle changes proactively. Provide tips on what they should expect and the best ways to handle these short term challenges.

Don't Be Afraid to Talk About Money

For cancer patients with no insurance or even less than adequate insurance, a cancer diagnosis can be especially devastating. They may forego necessary prescriptions or even skip appointments. When trying to pay for their cancer treatment, they may find it difficult to even pay for the most basic necessities of life. Become familiar with programs in your area that can assist your cancer patients with paying for medications, providing home health assistance, or even services that can help them with transportation to and from their health care providers.

Any assistance will help. Fighting cancer is hard enough without the added worry of financial issues. Just knowing that there are resources available to help might ward off the serious depression that can make recovery that much more difficult.

Keeping Track of Medical Information2

When a patient is undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other treatment for cancer, they have mountains of information to keep track of. They need to monitor when to take their medication, how to take it, keep up with medical appointments, monitor their symptoms, and make note of any and all side effects their experience. They need to keep a written record of everything. Provide them with a record book or specific forms to make it easier for them to write everything down and keep it in one place. It will not only make it easier for your cancer patient to manage their medical information, it will make it much easier for you just having all their notes together in one place.

By providing all these additional support services to your cancer and post chemotherapy peripheral neuropathy patients, your practice will become their go to health care provider for information and support. Two things that they desperately need and will greatly appreciate.

When you are ready to provide these services, let them know you're there to help them.
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