Hi…
Does anyone know where I could find cancer survival statistics on the
network???
I’m particularly intested in death/survival statistics as they relate
to the efficacy of radiation therapy as a treatment for cancer.
Thanks… I prefer responses via email…… but will be appreciative
regardless!
Steven Stuckemeyer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
email: stuckemey…@llnl.gov
RE: Cryoablation or Cryotherapy or Cryosurgery for Tumor Ablation
I am a principle investigator for a Prostate Cryoablation Program
at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta. We also have a well
established Liver Cryoablation Program and are beginning research into
the use of cryo-procedures for the ablation of disease in the pancreas,
kidneys, and brain. We would be very interested in the ongoing and
progressive experience of other institutions or investigators and we are
looking for ways of collaborating and sharing information as we develop
these new programs. If you are interested in communicating with us,
please notify back to my E-Mail address with your work and area of
interest.
–
Dr. John Saliken John.Sali…@CRHA-Health.ab.ca
pancreatic cancer: Any information the effectiveness of radioactive monoclonal
antibodies as therapy? It’s being done by Garden State Cancer Center in New
Jersey. file]
Anyone know of any research in the treatment or cure of Multiple Cylindroma,
sometimes referred to as Turban Tumors?
Any help would be appreciated.
Steve Bramham
steve.bram…@turner.com
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I know that this may sound like a strange post for this newsgroup, but I
suspect that you would be natural allies. Our friend, a 17 year old, has
just started to smoke. He is aware of the health sides of this issue, but
appears to be yielding to peer pressure. Would you be willing to e-mail
him in order to help us dissuade him from this course. It is driving my
wife and I crazy to watch this nice young guy begin suicide by tobacco.
We need your help. The young man’s name is Jeff. His e-mail address is:
lisci…@nerc1.nerc.com
Any
help
will
be
appreciated
THANKS
* * * P R E S S R E L E A S E * * *
Manual Lymph Drainage Demonstrates 96 percent Response Rate in
Post Mastectomy Lymphedema Patients
San Antonio, Texas, USA, January 20, 1995 – Manual Lymph Drainage, a
non-invasive technique for permanently reducing lymphedematous swollen limbs
demonstrated a 96 percent response rate of greater than 60 percent reduction in
excess limb volume and 100 percent reduction in excess limb volume in more than
76 percent of women with post mastectomy swollen arms. In the US, lymphedema
(a swollen extremity) is most commonly caused by treatment of malignant disease.
The study was conducted by Arnold I. Walder, M.D., Ph.D. and colleagues from
the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC) and The University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA).
Even though compression sleeves and pneumatic compression devices are
reported to reduce lymphedematous limbs. "Pneumatic devices must be used
daily, forever," said Dr. Walder. "Manual Lymph Drainage is a technique that
involves no medication and no operation and can be completed in one to three
weeks."
Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy- consisting of one hour of manual
lymph drainage by specially trained therapists, external wrappings, exercise
and skin care – was provided to 68 patients with post mastectomy lymphedema.
Of these, 96 percent achieved and maintained greater than 60 percent reduction
in excess limb volume (partial response). Treatment was provided daily for 1-3
weeks depending on duration of existing edema, firmness of edematous extremity
and patient response. Studies show that manual lymph drainage reduces
lymphedema by stimulating lymphatic flow in the trunk and extremity thus
providing a path for lymph flow into the circulatory system.
The CTRC and The UTHSCSA are partners in the SACI, one of 53 cancer
centers in the U.S. to receive designation and support from the National
Cancer Institute. The CTRC is a participant in this study.
Lymphedema Services of Texas is a clinic dedicated to the eradication
of both upper and lower extremity lymphedema.
Contact: Sylvia Snook
210-614-2120
800-435-5512
Fax: 210-616-0927
A family friend was just re-diagnosed with Hodgkins ( he had been in
remission for several years after his first diagnosis). He’s started
chemo and radiation this week, but also wants to pursue any dietary
changes or supplements that have been known to help. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
-Geri Clark
ge…@edc.org gcl…@ssi.edc.org
First, sorry for my english.
My dad, 58 y.o., has prostate cancer, exactly adenocarcinoma of
prostate, with several methastasis (sp?), and in advanced state. He is
taking Eulexin (Flutamida) and Procrin Depot (Leuprorelina acetate). The
doctor says this is the only possible treatment, and cause his age there`s
no life expectancy in a large time.
I would estimate any information.
I hear about a french biologist named MIRKO BELJANSKI who had
developed some substances (Bioparyl, …) who can be used in the treatment
of cancer. Can anybody tell me something about it or him?
Please, e-mail me to a900…@zipi.fi.upm.es cause news arrive 10 days later.
Thanks
Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Power-Frequency Fields and Cancer
This 6-part FAQ sheet (v2.7.1) was posted to sci.med.physics,
sci.answers, and news.answers on 3-Feb-95.
Revisions (v2.7, 1-Feb-95). Armstrong el al (’94), Tynes et al (’94) and
Savitz & Loomis (’94) were added to the section on new occupational
epidemiology, and a separate section added to discuss the Armstrong
pulsed-field lung cancer study. The sections on biological effects and on
mechanisms of interaction of ELF fields with biological systems were
modified and expanded. New sections on electrical appliance and cancer,
and the question of whether corona discharges cause ionizing radiation
were added. A specific "should I buy a house next to a powerline" Q&A was
added.
The primary anonymous FTP archive is:
cdmas.crc.mcw.edu/pub/powerlines_and_cancer
This archive contains both the posted 6-part version and a complete 1-
part version.
The FAQ sheet is archived in the following places:
Anonymous FTP and Gopher:
"rtfm.mit.edu"
Directory: /pub/usenet-by-group/news.answers/powerlines-cancer-FAQ
Files: part1, part2,… part6
E-mail server:
mail-ser…@rtfm.mit.edu
-To get the current FAQ you would send the following message
send /pub/usenet-by-group/news.answers/powerlines-cancer-FAQ/part1
. . .
send /pub/usenet-by-group/news.answers/powerlines-cancer-FAQ/part6
On World Wide Web in the US at:
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/powerlines-cancer-FAQ
On World Wide Web in Europe at:
http://www.cs.ruu.nl/cgi-bin/faqwais
* Part1 *
Full table of contents, changes, sources, acknowledgments, etc.
* Parts 2 thru 4*
– Why is there a concern about powerlines and cancer?
– What is the difference between the electromagnetic (EM) energy
associated with power lines and other forms of EM energy?
– Why do different types of EM sources produce different biological
effects?
– What is difference between EM radiation and EM fields?
– How do non-ionizing EM sources cause biological effects?
– What sort of power-frequency fields are common in residences and
workplaces, and can they be reduced?
– What is known about the relationship between powerline corridors and
cancer rates?
– What is known about the relationship between "electrical occupations"
and cancer rates?
– Do laboratory studies indicate that power-frequency fields can cause
cancer?
– Do laboratory studies indicate that power-frequency fields have any
biological effects that might be relevant to cancer?
– Do power-frequency fields show any reproducible biological effects
in laboratory studies?
– What about the "new studies" showing a link between power-frequency
fields and cancer?
– What criteria do scientists use to evaluate this combination of
contradictory laboratory and epidemiological studies?
– If exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields does not explain the
epidemiological studies which show increased cancer incidence, what could?
– What is the strongest evidence for and against a connection between
power-frequency fields and cancer?
– What studies are needed to resolve the cancer-EMF issue?
– Is there any evidence that power-frequency fields cause any human
health hazards?
– Are there exposure guidelines for power-frequency fields?
– What effect do powerlines have on property values?
– How do you measure power-frequency magnetic fields?
– Should I buy a house next to a power line?
* Parts 5 and 6 *
Annotated Bibliography
– Recent Reviews of the Biological and Health Effects of Power-
Frequency Fields
– Epidemiology of Residential and Occupational Exposure to Power-Frequency
Fields
– Human Studies Related to Power-Frequency Exposure and Cancer
– Biophysics and Dosimetry of Power-Frequency Fields
– Laboratory Studies of Power-Frequency Fields and Cancer
– Laboratory Studies of Power-Frequency Fields and Reproductive
Toxicity
– Regulations and Standards for Ionizing and Non-ionizing EM Sources.
Copyright (C) by John Moulder and the Medical College of Wisconsin