There’s a strong history of colon cancer in my family. So it’s safe to say that I take the need for proper screening seriously. And for me, that means getting a colonoscopy every [...]
Category: Cancer
Gossypin extracts can thwart cancer progression
Gossypin rumors I know I don’t need to sell you on the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. But with summer on its way, I couldn’t let this latest discovery go without sharing. [...]
Long-term hormone replacement won’t raise risk of prostate cancer
The truth about testosterone I’ve stood behind the safety of testosterone supplementation for years. In fact, it serves as one of the core tenets of my practice. Long-term hormone [...]
Diet does have an influence on the progression of Cancer
Eat to live While I was the associate medical director at The Atkins Center–working alongside Dr. Robert Atkins himself–we treated many, many cancer patients. And with great success, [...]
Breast intentions
I have treated so many cancer patients in my career. And the ones who take total control over their disease–rather than the other way around–are the ones who survive. That’s why [...]
Walk it off
When you’re up against cancer, the mere thought of getting out of bed and taking a brisk walk might sound exhausting. Especially in the wake of energy-robbing chemotherapy treatments. But [...]
Risks of breast cancer screening
Screening in the dark I have many issues with how we screen for cancer in this country. Mainly because we tend to overdo it, just like we overdo everything. We overeat. We over-treat. And we also [...]
Carotenoids cut cancer risk
Researchers from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently analyzed eight different studies examining the link between carotenoid levels and breast cancer risk. Carotenoids are [...]
Europe’s cancer care breakthrough
I have always loved Europe–and not just because of my Italian heritage. I suppose one could argue against their social net… But I know I would love to have six weeks of paid vacation, [...]
Kale force
With all the expensive cancer drugs on the market these days, it’s hard to believe that something as simple as a bowl of kale or broccoli could dramatically boost your chances of beating [...]