Modifying My Anti-Inflammaory Drugs – Will They Affect My PSA?
I recently had a regular follow-up appointment with my rheumatologist. Over the years he has had me on various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (vioxx is one common example). My appointments with him have become fairly routine, [...]
Cancer Paranoia
Recently, I was asked a very interesting question, “Does having cancer make you paranoid? Seems to me every little ache and pain would scare you to death." I never really thought much about it, but [...]
Intravenous Bisphosphonates and our Risk for Jawbone Problems
One of the constant questions that come up when considering whether to take intravenous bisphosphonates is the murky issue surrounding jaw or facile bone inflammation and infections. Most of us are aware of the risk [...]
Injection Site Issues and Technology
As we meander through our treatments, we all will be forced to face the needle. Injections, injections, we all will receive injections and infusions. Despite the commonality of this experience, we read very little about [...]
Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Washington, DC, October 3, 1863 I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens... to set apart... a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. The year that is drawing toward [...]
Study Suggests Some Cancers May Go Away
Woman should not be given mammograms for the same reason that men should not have PSA tests! This is the conclusion that would be very easy to come away with after reading an article in [...]