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posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

Hard to swallow part 3: Tube feed or not tube feed

When someone is aspirating food and drink, and they don't improve with exercises or drink thickeners, their doctor may recommend they don't take anything by mouth. The person may then need to obtain primary nourishment from an enteral feeding tube, or "g-tube." (see my previous blog at... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (0)

Hard to swallow: Understanding Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia, can occur in cancer patients for many reasons, particularly in those receiving chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer. Conditions or treatments that damage the muscles and nerves that control swallowing can lead to dysphagia, and this damage occasionally leads to an increased risk... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (0)

Does organic food protect against cancer?

While it seems this "less-tainted" variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, and other foods would contain fewer carcinogens, the answer is No-organic isn't anti-cancer. Or at least not that we can prove. But what are the benefits of organically grown foods, and should you spend the extra cash? While organic produce contains higher levels of... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

Milk does the body good: The beneficial effects of vitamin D for those with colon cancer

For some time we've known that vitamin D-primarily found in milk-is linked to a lower likelihood of developing colon cancer. But new scientific data suggests the vitamin may be a lifesaver even for those who already have the disease. Researchers at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute just released findings that colon cancer patients with higher... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2008, comment (1)

Nutritional considerations during steroid treatment - Part 2

My last post reviewed some of the common adverse nutritional effects caused by steroid therapy, including stomach irritation, weight gain, and vitamin D and calcium deficiency. Additional complications of steroid treatment include protein breakdown, increased cholesterol levels, high blood sugar, sodium retention, and impaired absorption of... Read more Chevron

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