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Using Stem Cell Therapy For Neck And Head Cancers Avoids Salivary Gland Damage Caused By Radiotherapy

medicalnewstoday.com — “Approximately 40% of individuals treated for head and neck cancer experience the distressing adverse-effects of dry mouth syndrome. However, researchers in the Netherlands may have found a way” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Radiotherapy Alone Better For HPV-Positive Throat Cancer Patients Than HPV-Negative Patients

medicalnewstoday.com — “New findings from a large Danish database of cancer patients suggest that, even though the human papilloma virus (HPV) can trigger throat cancer, patients who are HPV-positive and are light smoker” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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TODAY Health - 'Stronger': Patient turns cancer fight into viral video

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Kelly Clarkson Moved By Young Cancer Patients Singing ‘Stronger’ on YouTube - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “Kelly Clarkson said she was touched by young cancer patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital, whose rendition of her song “Stronger” went viral on YouTube. “That was so amazing. It made my day.” Clarkson said in a video sent to the kids on Wednesday. “It was so meaningful…Thank you so much, I just can’t wait to meet you.” The “Stronger” video, which has had more than half a million hits on YouTube since it was posted on Sunday, sho” View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Social media and survivorship: 21st century support - ONA

oncologynurseadvisor.com — “A group at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, use modern technology to provide survivorship care and counseling to patients with esophageal cancer.” View full resource at oncologynurseadvisor.com

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What can a Cancer patient do to aid in reproduction of white and red blood cells after chemo? - Avvo.com

avvo.com — “What can a Cancer patient do to aid in reproduction of white and red blood cells after chemo? My mother is currently going through chemo and she is getting all the medication required for her body to...” View full resource at avvo.com

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EnlightenMed was founded by Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a board certified doctor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He has five cancer centers in the Southern California cities of Poway, Escondido, Vista, Encinitas and La Jolla. Dr. Eisenberg uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients’ journeys through the minefield of cancer.

Here’s his story:

I became a medical oncologist because I’ve always felt there was more to taking care of cancer patients than just ordering tests, devising treatment plans, pushing chemotherapy, comparing CT scans, and giving bad news to people. I wanted to help patients feel better using the wisdom of their body and mind to reduce stress during treatments in the present moment.

It takes a lot more than a traditional Western approach to medicine to treat cancer. I believe in a holistic approach to healing that integrates techniques drawing on yoga, acupuncture and meditation. I encourage patients to incorporate psychotherapy and educate them about the importance of nutrition. I also believe in the importance and power of connection in healing. And for me, I connect with my patients through music.

I discovered musician Peter Himmelman while I was in medical school in Philly. I’d see him perform live whenever possible, and was inspired by his rapport with his audience. He’d pick someone out in the crowd, and write a song about them on the spot. It occurred to me, why not try this with my patients? So I brought my guitar into the chemo room, and started singing. I’d sing silly songs, anything to help my patients laugh, and think about something other than their sickness.

One day a friend told me about a contest Peter Himmelman was having. You had to write in and say how Peter’s music had impacted you. The prize was that Peter would write a song about you. I entered, I won, and Peter wrote a song about me. I had no idea how powerful that was going to be for me. During that same time in my life, I was facing a health scare of my own. Everything turned out to be fine, but having a song that was my song, telling my story, was a source of real strength for me in a difficult time. Everything changed after that. I knew that I wanted to connect with my patients through song, and help them tell their stories.

After all of the grueling tests and analyses have been completed, I sit with most of my patients and ask them what makes them happy, what means the most to them — what moves, touches and inspires them. Then together, we write a song. For a lot of my patients, it becomes a personal anthem in their fight against this deadly disease.

I started EnlightenMed and it's first program, Lyrical Life, because I believe there’s a message in all of this that is much bigger than just songwriting. I’ve seen in my practice and in my own life how important it is to have that connection with someone when you need it most. I want to empower people to reach out to those that need it most, connect with them, create something with them, listen to them. I think when we come together we’re capable of great things, and I hope EnlightenMed can help bridge those connections." /> Dr. Steven G. Eisenberg Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

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CureToday.com: Article - "How to Talk to Your Doctor About What You Find on the Internet"

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Physical activity linked to reduced mortality in breast and colon cancer patients

eurekalert.org — “Physical activity is associated with reduced breast and colon cancer mortality, but there is insufficient evidence on the association for other cancer types, according to a study published May 8 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.” View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Physical activity linked to reduced mortality in breast and colon #cancer patients. http://t.co/ITMIVan8 (via @JNCI_Now)

Miriam E. Tucker Patient Expert

Dark-Skinned Patients Not Getting Skin Cancer Message : Skin & Allergy News

skinandallergynews.com — “Skin & Allergy News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Skin & Allergy News, the independent news publication for the dermatology community. Our breaking news covers all areas of medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and aesthetic dermatology. We also provide the news by specialty interest: acne and rosacea, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous oncology, hair and nails, infectious diseases, pediatric dermatology, psoriasis and rheumatologic disorders, skin of colo” View full resource at skinandallergynews.com

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Potential New Treatments for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats

pet-health-care-gazette.com — “New research developments for feline oral squamous cell carcinoma, a common cancer of the mouth in cats.” View full resource at pet-health-care-gazette.com

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Rituximab Promotes Long-Term Response for Patients with Immune Destruction of Platelets

newswise.com — “A new analysis concludes that rituximab, a drug commonly used to treat blood cancers, leads to treatment responses lasting at least five years in approximately one quarter of patients with low platelet counts and a risk of bleeding due to chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). In study results published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College provide the very first long-term outcome data for patients w” View full resource at newswise.com

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Dr. Jennifer Tseng, Surgical Oncologist at UMass Memorial Discusses Pancreatic Cancer - YouTube

youtube.com — “Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that is difficult to diagnose and therefore many patients do not even know they have it. Dr. Jennifer Tseng, Surgical O...” View full resource at youtube.com

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Dr. Tseng and Her Patient Discusses UMass Memorial Pancreatic Cancer Symposium - YouTube

youtube.com — “Jennifer Tseng, MD, MPH, Surgical Oncologist and director of the UMass Memorial Pancreatic Cancer Program discusses Pancreatic Cancer Symposium with her pati...” View full resource at youtube.com

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