Monday, January 22, 2001
Should cancer patients receive a copy of the medical record when visiting an out-patient clinic? - an overwhelming percentage of patients (96%) said it was helpful. Author's summary of study: "In conclusion, cancer patients should be offered a copy of the medical record following an out-patient visit.""Smart Probe" For Breast Cancer Detects Malignant Tumors Instantly
Humoral immune response after vaccination against influenza in patients with breast cancer - even women receiving chemotherapy can benefity from getting a flu shot.
From Tradition to Modernity: Asian Therapies for Cancer. A conference being held March 1-3, 2001 in NYC.
Indigenous Medical Traditions of the Americas: Past, Present & Future - a conference being held Nov 15-18 in Washington, DC.
posted by Karen Weber Monday, January 22, 2001
Thursday, January 25, 2001
Correspondence -- NEJM - Survivors of Breast Cancer and Pregnancy Issues.
posted by Karen Weber Thursday, January 25, 2001
Saturday, January 27, 2001
Treatment of Heart Failure. An interesting review of the current practices in handling CHF. I saw my cardiologist on Thursday, and he is very pleased with my progress. He started out by asking if I was having any trouble breathing (I'm not), but rapidly shifted gears when I told him I had worked up to swimming/walking a mile in the pool. He increased my target heart rate zone so that I can exercise a little bit more vigorously. I'll have a repeat MUGA scan in April to determine if we're holding even, and his final words to me were: "I have a feeling it's going to show that you are doing very well indeed." Indeed!!!!!Heart Drug May Prevent Migraines - this is the drug I'm taking for the chemo-induced heart damage. Great to hear it's also working to prevent migraines!
posted by Karen Weber Saturday, January 27, 2001