OrganizedWisdom Health - Cancer

Physeptone

TaraSal — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:34:00 GMT

Physeptone is a brand name for the drug methadone hydrochloride. Doctors prescribe it to treat severe pain; usually for patients unable to walk around. Physeptone is also used to control intractable cough associated with terminal lung cancer, and as part of the treatment of opioid addiction. For more information, see the methadone hydrochloride WisdomCard.

Fast Facts:

Physeptone overdose can be fatal. If you have taken too much of this drug, seek medical help immediately.
Pediatric dosing of Physeptone is not recommended.
Physeptone should not be used in pregnancy.

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Michael Jackson Cancer on Nose

Crdelucas — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:06:31 GMT

Reports in tabloids claim Michael Jackson underwent surgery preceding his death for skin cancer located on his nose. Dr. Tohme Tohme informed the news Jackson was in perfect health dispite the rumors of his having declined radiotherapy and having the cancer scraped off. It is reported that cancerous growths were located on his chest and arm.

Fast Facts:

Online reports express Jackson was in fear that his nose was going to fall off.
Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009.
Jackson may have undergone at least four rhinoplasty surgeries.

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Allopurinol and Breastfeeding

KenyottaE — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:10:34 GMT

It may not be safe to use allopurinol (Zyloprim) while breastfeeding. Although allopurinol does pass through breast milk, it may still be prescribed for use to nursing mothers. If you do use allopurinol while breastfeeding, watch your child for potentially serious side effects.

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Allopurinol is used to treat gout, kidney stones, and high uric acid levels due to chemotherapy.
If your nursing infant develops a rash and you use allopurinol, seek medical attention immediately. This is usually the first sign of side effects.
Your nursing infant should also have periodic blood tests performed to check for serious problems.

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Bromelain Overdose

Sgs71 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:25:24 GMT

It is unknown if a bromelain overdose is possible and what exactly to expect in case of an overdose. Normal doses of bromelain can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, so a possible overdose may cause these symptoms as well. A bromelain overdose may increase the risk of bleeding, including dangerous internal bleeding. Since the effects of a bromelain overdose are unknown, it is important not to exceed the recommended dose. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Fast Facts:

Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes that are found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapple.
When taken with meals, bromelain is believed to assist in the digestion of proteins and when taken on an empty stomach, it is believed to act as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Bromelain may increase heart rate at higher doses and should be used cautiously in people with heart disease.

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Amifostine and Pregnancy

SScroggins — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:19 GMT

Amifostine should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh the risk to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed amifostine as a category C medication. Drugs in this classification have usually not been well-studied in pregnant humans, but animal studies have shown an increase in the risk of birth defects when administered in high doses to pregnant animals.

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Women who become pregnant or who wish to become pregnant should speak with a physician regarding the continued use of amifostine.
It is unknown if amifostine is excreted in breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers are generally advised to switch to bottle feeding if amifostine therapy is needed.
Amifostine is a generic form of the cancer-fighting medication Ethyol.

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Purinethol and Pregnancy

SScroggins — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:44:31 GMT

Purinethol should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Purinethol as a category D medication. Drugs in this class have been shown to be harmful to a developing fetus when administered during pregnancy in animal studies.

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Women who become pregnant while being treated with Purinethol should consult with a physician as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
It is unknown whether Purinethol is excreted in the breast milk of breastfeeding mothers.
Purinethol is a brand name of the generic medication mercaptopurine.

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Chemo Drug Cream May Stop Wrinkles

AmyS — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:22:07 GMT

A new study shows that applying the chemotherapy drug fluorouracil to skin may help improve sun-damaged and wrinkled spots. This drug may also reduce precancerous skin patches. Currently, fluorouacil is used to treat pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, and head and neck cancers.

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Fluorouracil is also used to treat actinic keratoses.
Over 20 patients were involved in this study.
This study appears in the journal Archives of Dermatology.

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Obesity in Youth Linked to Cancer

AmyS — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:52:50 GMT

A recent study suggests that people who are overweight in their teens or obese in their 20s and early 30s have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Those who were obese as young adults had more than double the risk of developing this cancer as adults who have never been obese. These findings magnify the importance of weight control at a young age.

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Over 1,500 participants were involved in this study.
Patients overweight from age 14 to 39 were 67% more likely to develop prostate cancer.
This study is published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Green Tea Delays Prostate Cancer

AmyS — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:44:30 GMT

A new study reveals that a chemical found in green tea may slow down the progression of prostate cancer. EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is an extract from green tea that has antioxidant properties. This extract has been made into a capsule called Polyphenon E, which provides the equivalent of 3 cups of green tea.

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Over 25 men between the ages of 41 to 72 were involved in this study.
Researchers are currently conducting a similar study with breast cancer patients.
This study appears in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.

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Dr. Jerri Nielsen Dead at 57

AmyS — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Dr. Jerri Nielsen has passed away at the age of 57. Dr. Nielsen, an emergency room doctor from Ohio, was working at the South Pole's scientific station when she discovered a lump in her breast in 1999. Nielsen had no other medical professionals to rely on, but herself. She biopsied herself with the help of a welder and a mechanic, both of whom trained themselves using needles, potatoes, and thawed chicken. The tumor she found wound up being an aggressive form of breast cancer.

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Nielsen's cancer went into remission in 2005 after a mastectomy.
In August of 2005, her cancer returned and metastasized into her brain.
Nielsen documented her ordeal in her book Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole.

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