tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45931944507571712872024-03-05T07:50:27.562-08:00NYCRA NEWS - New York Cancer Resource AllianceNYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-7611513479783200582023-10-27T07:18:00.002-07:002023-11-22T10:06:02.573-08:00Key to the City goes to "ARE YOU DENSE?"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggltaJFLKkiA0lsd8Of-fmvd9cZqUcstzpT33MRSOxpub0zZ-UH74cYzp6CDdkpJnoPD68H6QzVikU8RIKvfrzZSEhmvtBwsW9fewDMLb137I_nVYOlNv9seBQt2j9st7T9SAvY2Sb7RhZdBMtCVf8f_BxZKMv67bmONZ0vChOPRC8unhTlz51QX318Ml-/s1713/key-collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1713" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggltaJFLKkiA0lsd8Of-fmvd9cZqUcstzpT33MRSOxpub0zZ-UH74cYzp6CDdkpJnoPD68H6QzVikU8RIKvfrzZSEhmvtBwsW9fewDMLb137I_nVYOlNv9seBQt2j9st7T9SAvY2Sb7RhZdBMtCVf8f_BxZKMv67bmONZ0vChOPRC8unhTlz51QX318Ml-/w480-h342/key-collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">WATERBURY, Conn. (October 12, 2023) JOE CAPPELLO/ARE YOU DENSE? FOUNDATION RECEIVES KEY TO THE CITY FROM MAYOR O'LEARY</span><p></p><span style="font-family: times;">
Waterbury celebrated a citywide Pink Out on Thursday, October 26th!
Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation has once again partnered with the City
of Waterbury to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness. Waterbury Mayor Neil
O’Leary, Saint Mary’s Hospital President, Kim Kalajainen and special
guest Joe Cappello will address organizers and volunteers from the
Waterbury Police and Fire Departments as well as the Education
Department, area students and others at 11:00 a.m. at Waterbury City
Hall. </span><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20noSww1zfgcalNelei-BU74qn4yoXgtlTVTSGAoGY263plGMpGgalDiJVSB10_ZoO52EUIrNxJPrsA_zzVI1XdQE19qMUOtFs3K2MwVDCzkcnmFSGaTgWDnsf7ANR8V7AbM0TSX672RGlpV5EFfkO64iUPBHJwMZkp7ndI6btU6o49VHN-RoEtc1ARGM/s2048/394276759_122136552590018236_4346557126670382741_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20noSww1zfgcalNelei-BU74qn4yoXgtlTVTSGAoGY263plGMpGgalDiJVSB10_ZoO52EUIrNxJPrsA_zzVI1XdQE19qMUOtFs3K2MwVDCzkcnmFSGaTgWDnsf7ANR8V7AbM0TSX672RGlpV5EFfkO64iUPBHJwMZkp7ndI6btU6o49VHN-RoEtc1ARGM/w231-h154/394276759_122136552590018236_4346557126670382741_n.jpg" width="231" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;">"PINK OUT" DAY- transcript from Mayor O'Leary's speech:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">We want to thank Waterbury public schools, all of our great city employees who have embraced this PINK OUT. Of course the people in my office who have worked tirelessly on this, particularly Allie and Judy and Jen. I hope our message resonates with you. I hope you all go home and talk about this tonight with your families and your, your children, and maybe even your grandchildren on your siblings and your, uh, family members. We do preventative screening each and every year, and please reach out to us and we will make sure that we put you in the queue for the preventative screening, which will take you all of about seven minutes. Nothing intrusive. We take some samples from you, we check you out. More than likely you're gonna be fine, but every once in a while we come across someone who's not and we save their life. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiFatzv1tmG8RRcVdn1YCRvQUOFJVjx97tKdW8zBorOuHLuc778HgUDAbqtjgd53kOgTSB6e-dqZkp95P0vh6T91jT0MmPlk365sQY525-uiChWj4aLOvRmnprsCHy0eAcMialtuWqaQFYRGPzcMY8fTJqlgDugD8kKNnGp6H-I1tzfNAQxJSGNgSUTex/s2048/395591088_122136552548018236_2887618778416648369_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="2048" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiFatzv1tmG8RRcVdn1YCRvQUOFJVjx97tKdW8zBorOuHLuc778HgUDAbqtjgd53kOgTSB6e-dqZkp95P0vh6T91jT0MmPlk365sQY525-uiChWj4aLOvRmnprsCHy0eAcMialtuWqaQFYRGPzcMY8fTJqlgDugD8kKNnGp6H-I1tzfNAQxJSGNgSUTex/w602-h218/395591088_122136552548018236_2887618778416648369_n.jpg" width="602" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br />It's one of the reasons why we signed on with Cigna Healthcare, because Cigna healthcare is in front of the curve in this area, and that's why the City of Waterbury switched over to Cigna back in 2013. Without further ado, I just want to present this plaque to Mr. Joseph Capello for his amazing speech today, but more importantly for his commitment to honoring his wife, Nancy, and her ordeal and what she went through. And think about this, when this becomes a federal mandate in September, thanks to the work that started right here, we will save through the His Joe's initiative, the lives of millions of women, not hundreds of thousands, millions of women throughout, not only the United States of America, but as you heard globally. And that's the difference here, folks. And thank you, Mr. Capello. And this is a key to the city of Waterbury with our pink. Now you only have so November 30th to use it in one of the doors. <laugh>. Thank you all you guys, you're great. We love you and thanks, of course. A special thanks to Trinity St. Mary's. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><hr /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgpbyfq6kudwfo_kYDSMJUh4-DgTKSF8NjTftiCSwGS9VC5zToHUF6yOi8CZTxyYXpSB7cOFcMcEjVe8eSgLwNGaoIyoLAeR9DEzdOMt9j0fG8sBkOoUeSn7sjYOXOZtY-T6SRJh4cwIA92JnrOvzTrE9rGjFyHG2U7Rio3hfxMBo5fHtPUay7U3c56Qk/s556/fight.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="185" data-original-width="556" height="46" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgpbyfq6kudwfo_kYDSMJUh4-DgTKSF8NjTftiCSwGS9VC5zToHUF6yOi8CZTxyYXpSB7cOFcMcEjVe8eSgLwNGaoIyoLAeR9DEzdOMt9j0fG8sBkOoUeSn7sjYOXOZtY-T6SRJh4cwIA92JnrOvzTrE9rGjFyHG2U7Rio3hfxMBo5fHtPUay7U3c56Qk/w138-h46/fight.jpg" width="138" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wellnesstechnews.blogspot.com/2023/11/advocates-journal-where-are-we-with.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="320" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cTGd9HbrypnQEceQEDNzqKNBQjDqxb9qmzoy1LnybU06O3MIqcLZ-aom3xbu_MkNc1eCqArtjlBpS-r8AHc6fuaLYpD62O2GF4hl9VO_xitHmrfljg_8cWUhr_HjkI_3Xk401ijBhgDAbl1l8ljVuo2iEOSVmVHLXU5zdoopnYEDCQDp0CdWLAf2Gxdm/w243-h219/sm-2mj-meets-rlb.jpg" width="243" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">ADVOCATE'S JOURNAL: WHERE ARE WE WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS CARE?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Under a joint report with the Women's Diagnostic Network and HealthTech Reporter, our research editor Dr. Robert Bard caught up with Ms. MJ Smith, a clinical ambassador from Screen Point Medical (breast imaging AI) at the 2023 NYC Roentgen Society conference. At the height of the medical conference, we found MJ to be a uniquely profound and engaging speaker about women's health topics. Exploring a private connection opened us into a collaborative and educational journey befitting our UNDERDIAGNOSED WOMEN series where MJ is truly a life-long crusader in support of clinical advocacy. <a href="https://wellnesstechnews.blogspot.com/2023/11/advocates-journal-where-are-we-with.html">(see complete feature)</a></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><hr /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"></div></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyRVe9biDfDKdsUV_Ebn91tOheyT9qz86kxmXq9zz46Ga9K4Gck3UU2o5R6VS6DzLH_IRQM31G42UKZm-pJlQMtZkKS8SesiDXDBbQ3VaVIkeEBZbEhblb3QI6gw47B8sTc7mbdupVWhcxNS5EoMsyPikFndB8n0GBTVFNabH5of6bsbXfsG14hDbWOXQ/s480/bigger.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #a900ee; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="480" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyRVe9biDfDKdsUV_Ebn91tOheyT9qz86kxmXq9zz46Ga9K4Gck3UU2o5R6VS6DzLH_IRQM31G42UKZm-pJlQMtZkKS8SesiDXDBbQ3VaVIkeEBZbEhblb3QI6gw47B8sTc7mbdupVWhcxNS5EoMsyPikFndB8n0GBTVFNabH5of6bsbXfsG14hDbWOXQ/w238-h163/bigger.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="238" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">TOO YOUNG FOR A MAMMO?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">A major concern is the presence of breast cancer in underserved communities, including those TOO YOUNG FOR A MAMMOGRAM. Whereby the medical community touts the recommended (and legal/billable status) of getting a mammo scan should be between 40-50, what happens to the many women who do not fit this age criteria? How would they even know to get checked without the support of their clinicians or an alarm from family history? </span><span style="font-family: times;">Decades into the battle against breast cancer, clinicians and the public are much more educated about EARLY DETECTION, PREVENTION and the current protocols and modalities available to save lives. Recent headlines on DENSE BREAST and the advancements in ULTRASOUND SCANNING supports a major part of this battle. <a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/2023/10/early-detection-alert-risk-of-being-too_20.html" style="color: #0043ee; text-decoration-line: none;">SEE COMPLETE FEATURE</a></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><div><hr /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><div style="color: #222222;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSn_FI7-75v8RvFr7A6s7WsfMGuYGxgCJTUjk_T0p3RcD6krZAWg3r4-hZfmazWds9FaIFhqMzuSAFiPPWJDEIWtRNDG5s7bEdANC_r3XmcJQGFRpNhrB6hjLc0YRLwi5RF4rp_lEyr1Db6q3x0DngGUB2rodsaO5pIkLHICcrlcipSkm-R1v6FPX2BrmC/s2700/art1.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #a900ee; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="2700" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSn_FI7-75v8RvFr7A6s7WsfMGuYGxgCJTUjk_T0p3RcD6krZAWg3r4-hZfmazWds9FaIFhqMzuSAFiPPWJDEIWtRNDG5s7bEdANC_r3XmcJQGFRpNhrB6hjLc0YRLwi5RF4rp_lEyr1Db6q3x0DngGUB2rodsaO5pIkLHICcrlcipSkm-R1v6FPX2BrmC/w659-h183/art1.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="659" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">GO "EARLIER" WITH EARLY DETECTION (FOR WOMEN AGES 20-40)</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times;">According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), women ages 45 to 54 and post-menopausal years are required to get mammograms every year.[1a] But for the underserved ages (20-40), the risk for breast cancer exists in growing numbers. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, <a href="http://fightrecurrence.com/" style="color: #0043ee; text-decoration-line: none;">the Integrative Cancer Resource Society</a>, the <a href="https://angiofoundation.org/" style="color: #0043ee; text-decoration-line: none;">AngioFoundation Institute</a> (501c3) and the <a href="https://www.areyoudense.org/" style="color: #0043ee; text-decoration-line: none;">"Are You Dense?" Foundation </a> addresses the continuing concerns for breast cancer in the New York area by recommending early detection screening programs for women over 20 (and not just anyone 40+ as standardized by the insurance companies.</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3-y3VZJgIoOrstHM9t7MGXw6LhtBW993AoBQQjRsEEW2wJojdbEhkG8a5P6O40HwjLWtNtkx3PrLAfoP8SZcWMmMjebEqw_jyQE4r6VlhCPmcP_3pGz0WKBeIjWQwjjImJLpoZCqhtyqqU3C7XFwQDxhYE2hhQAxiEGNPFtT95XfCoP6x9Rp4h5HqHzF/s2248/headshot2.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #a900ee; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2248" data-original-width="1665" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3-y3VZJgIoOrstHM9t7MGXw6LhtBW993AoBQQjRsEEW2wJojdbEhkG8a5P6O40HwjLWtNtkx3PrLAfoP8SZcWMmMjebEqw_jyQE4r6VlhCPmcP_3pGz0WKBeIjWQwjjImJLpoZCqhtyqqU3C7XFwQDxhYE2hhQAxiEGNPFtT95XfCoP6x9Rp4h5HqHzF/w93-h126/headshot2.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="93" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;">GEN-Z FIGHTS FOR EARLY DETECTION</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">I went to my doctor for a lump I felt in my breast and she gave me a response that set off red flags: "don't worry about it". Being a researcher involved in breast density and breast cancer, I knew that I had to take action; I was fortunate enough to have my breast ultrasound training with Dr. Robert Bard (cancer imaging specialist, NYC) upcoming in the next week. Dr. Bard showed me how to use the ultrasound to help me find two benign tumors in my breasts, and it was there that he reported that I have dense breasts. Had I not taken action in getting screened at the young age of 22, I would have never known that I should be getting screened via ultrasound every 6 months (because having dense breasts puts me at a higher risk for breast cancer), nor would I have known that I had benign breast tumors. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">- ALEXANDRA FIEDERLEIN, 22</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;">Cancer Researcher/ Graduate- Molloy Univ.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><div><hr /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2023/09/epigenetic-research-notes-profiling.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="379" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvIqiBkEUsWLc9D5gYQevRrWcR6yfeEXwTxIv4kH_afLkJG_ktXpSTo9l-IhgfyWjM-NKjdRle4tegtBenItEywD2cW8Br19KWz1ZrVrDtWN2lZZ9izy6IwtF0q8rTxkm1tJRPCjftfZ-lJw7lXR7RWpo3rbCxXSERgJGDVAt-FkCf-Nse_o0DIkIMGP8/w215-h152/cover-dr-bk.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2023/09/epigenetic-research-notes-profiling.html">EPIGENETIC RESEARCH NOTES: </a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">Profiling the Dense Breast Paradigm - </span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">by: <a href="https://robertaklinemd.com/">Dr. Roberta Kline</a>. </span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times;">As an Ob-Gyn physician and genomics specialist, I have spent the better part of 10 years translating research in the genomic and gene expression areas into clinically usable information for healthcare professionals. One of the biggest challenges we face when connecting research with patient care is the long delay in the translation process and dissemination of the information. It often takes 10 to 20 years for information (validated findings) that comes out of research to be applied in clinical practice. These delays result in many lost opportunities to provide better care for our patients. This is one of the reasons why I'm really passionate about accelerating this process and making it easier for clinicians and their patients to take advantage of cutting-edge information and new technologies. <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2023/09/epigenetic-research-notes-profiling.html">(see complete report)</a></span></span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><hr /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Vevjps5FavoOlBO5I4HUKCVlLOCFHVntCRwqqWiw3anyPGzcmaLI_w-Hqnme09UsZTFzUCZ2NLz_sy7J9upxRBEFoF05U6glKxdoY3TEnNqhHc5OT_BGWmez2g8qcszxj9g3sZyKLcNQnzWnAASG2_xiE14orzEuGGsd8UUl8KVbDLxoM1t8Zi-oIGHU/s362/editorial.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #0043ee; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="362" height="34" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Vevjps5FavoOlBO5I4HUKCVlLOCFHVntCRwqqWiw3anyPGzcmaLI_w-Hqnme09UsZTFzUCZ2NLz_sy7J9upxRBEFoF05U6glKxdoY3TEnNqhHc5OT_BGWmez2g8qcszxj9g3sZyKLcNQnzWnAASG2_xiE14orzEuGGsd8UUl8KVbDLxoM1t8Zi-oIGHU/w152-h34/editorial.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="152" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1bTADyoWt839NqXl3FRIP-0J2H0C9UvqSgAKtiNsY7o-HsWhbDVT92kCNDmYlJuvEjdJf5VtDwqvM0WEKQ-D_4e7jiYgf7YRTqjtyUkSKKwad0ou5Qz-jo5YHhTSJt1e17YXewMffa-TnUeQhGWeXDXne9_5jem4P38B2RHpfxvUU4evjzJduFlPcowb/s108/NOELLE.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #0043ee; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="108" data-original-width="99" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1bTADyoWt839NqXl3FRIP-0J2H0C9UvqSgAKtiNsY7o-HsWhbDVT92kCNDmYlJuvEjdJf5VtDwqvM0WEKQ-D_4e7jiYgf7YRTqjtyUkSKKwad0ou5Qz-jo5YHhTSJt1e17YXewMffa-TnUeQhGWeXDXne9_5jem4P38B2RHpfxvUU4evjzJduFlPcowb/w82-h90/NOELLE.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="82" /></a></div><i>"In order to catch cancer, you need to be able to detect it at an early stage so we can treat patients with the most effective mechanisms. Ultrasounds are an easy, cost-effective method for screening for early breast cancers, especially in women below the age of 45, who are likely to have dense breasts. When you are young and premenopausal your breasts are dense and we know that breast density is linked to cancer and which also makes it harder for cancers to be seen on a mammogram. Although breast cancer is rare in women under the age of 40, early detection is key. Public health campaigns are spending so much money on mammograms for this population of women who can easily and cost effectively be screened using an ultrasound."</i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQoHXfPmyEoqXRHAnSIwH2nFgrDN9a2OJJAcTkvtzf2AFZDMtpBoF61XTXzKbxGz7YPv1HzlrkJ6iL1DbZCAZrrMoSk9xJP8KikLTi8mw8Cn9eOiYfFazVScI342Y4S6C_bYS-WwP9-n64Hc-Zfdqsnnj41_ZkWhVe3L1sOHUbT4aTpl28zyDGH5MKGFv/s200/MARY.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #0043ee; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQoHXfPmyEoqXRHAnSIwH2nFgrDN9a2OJJAcTkvtzf2AFZDMtpBoF61XTXzKbxGz7YPv1HzlrkJ6iL1DbZCAZrrMoSk9xJP8KikLTi8mw8Cn9eOiYfFazVScI342Y4S6C_bYS-WwP9-n64Hc-Zfdqsnnj41_ZkWhVe3L1sOHUbT4aTpl28zyDGH5MKGFv/w82-h82/MARY.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="82" /></a></div><i>"I LOVE this new program! Early detection is essential! There is a stigmatization around mammograms that they are painful and frightening. There is anxiety while you wait for the results. And, don't forget the appointment scheduling hassle. Women, particularly younger women with active lives, small children, careers don't want to have to fit one more thing into their hectic and demanding schedules. However, mammogram technology itself has advanced and it no longer has to be a painful experience. Clinics and imaging centers are offering untraditional scheduling opportunities, such as very early morning appointments to late evening appointments that are timed for very minimal wait times. And, clinicians are often prioritizing mammogram interpretations so the results are back within 24 hours. The Self Care message is trending right now. Mammograms should be a part of self care."</i></div></div><div><br /></div></div>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-83858078200899279112023-09-28T20:24:00.010-07:002023-09-28T20:41:04.859-07:00How Brain Health & Training Can Help with Chemo Brain<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxmfDNNFl0JCa5Y3GPzIL9Yi9sueVsW9AVsODPElM-9A_11orqMO35oLz9EQZ-iv5CDGx3bmU0v3EcUy33HrzkwE3QpS3LYhsekkabHhhTxEDUaLaYyCjWA2Ix_nOylU7J90Bcu8w8TPrNMC1yop3KdMnGQhGJKctQMhc_hTPOCm5Jc-JFtGlA5lkQofus/s500/Erasing%20the%20brain.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxmfDNNFl0JCa5Y3GPzIL9Yi9sueVsW9AVsODPElM-9A_11orqMO35oLz9EQZ-iv5CDGx3bmU0v3EcUy33HrzkwE3QpS3LYhsekkabHhhTxEDUaLaYyCjWA2Ix_nOylU7J90Bcu8w8TPrNMC1yop3KdMnGQhGJKctQMhc_hTPOCm5Jc-JFtGlA5lkQofus/w176-h176/Erasing%20the%20brain.png" width="176" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Introduction: Since the earliest days of the NY Cancer Resource Alliance, our contributors (mostly cancer survivors) have generously shared their experiences and their struggles including their frustrations over "Chemo Brain". As we launch our next set of features in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to include the fine work of our resident brain-trainer about this significant topic with the hopes of bringing measurable improvement to those living with post-treatment neurological or cognitive issues.</div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ADDRESSING "CHEMO BRAIN?"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">By: Marilyn Abrahamson, MA,CCC-SLP</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Cancer treatments like chemotherapy can be tough on the body and the mind. One common challenge that some people face during and after chemotherapy is "chemo brain." This can make it hard to remember things, stay focused, and think clearly. More specifically, it's a mental fog, clouding thoughts, memories, and clarity, leaving behind mental fatigue.</p><p style="text-align: left;">To tackle this issue, it's important to understand the value of brain health and training. We'll delve into the importance of brain health and training, revealing how taking care of your brain can harness neuroplasticity, offering renewed hope and recovery for those experiencing the symptoms of chemo brain.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3s85TXt1-NBzPO94FY-br68AwJm9Sz8x4BYeHmbzLjLce7m8-bBPUl6fiE1r0LntzRgI5rsM5G7E6qhyphenhyphenog5q2IAkbiVDcX33v5Xeylu9XDErZw9NulIb7r51FQgm3_ebOgR-4jk3J0zFq9T4iKDLf6rVv7JbsmCNR6IjFNRNrJNxvyP5NpmY4F9cmgWa/s500/Woman%20having%20chemo.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3s85TXt1-NBzPO94FY-br68AwJm9Sz8x4BYeHmbzLjLce7m8-bBPUl6fiE1r0LntzRgI5rsM5G7E6qhyphenhyphenog5q2IAkbiVDcX33v5Xeylu9XDErZw9NulIb7r51FQgm3_ebOgR-4jk3J0zFq9T4iKDLf6rVv7JbsmCNR6IjFNRNrJNxvyP5NpmY4F9cmgWa/w183-h183/Woman%20having%20chemo.png" width="183" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Chemo brain, or cancer-related cognitive impairment, is when cancer treatment affects your thinking and memory. It can make you forget things, find it tough to concentrate, and slow down your brain.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Chemo brain can impact your life in many ways. It might make it hard to remember important dates, manage your daily tasks, and even feel good about yourself. Feeling frustrated or anxious because of memory problems is common.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Taking care of your brain is like taking care of your body. Here are some simple ways to do it:</p><p style="text-align: left;">-<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Healthy Habits: Just like eating well and staying active are good for your body, they're also great for your brain. Regular exercise, eating nutritious foods, and getting enough sleep can help your brain stay in good shape.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Keep Your Brain Busy: Doing activities that make you think can keep your brain sharp. Try puzzles, reading, or learning new things to give your brain a workout.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Stay Social: Spending time with friends and family is not only fun, but it's also good for your brain. It keeps your mind engaged and helps you stay connected.</p><p style="text-align: left;">- Training Your Brain to Get Stronger! Think of brain training as being similar to training your muscles. You can do exercises to make your brain stronger and more agile as follows:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSorEvUjMl9ytShCHl2xbg97TwKu8muE40X0m2xzMKaPD46LHOIUxMbAMFrMy_B5Nw-hqs3MrIlAjupOxqFKqxZY6KuNkD0O5v25wwMs5dh6DSibsWEbzeQaHkz0lKoxHk4TZXq_l2wHY_egMzpf9RpptiStlZZgte7h5SD_vnflUnVmUj91MLYHZ_OlOM/s500/Swirling%20brain.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSorEvUjMl9ytShCHl2xbg97TwKu8muE40X0m2xzMKaPD46LHOIUxMbAMFrMy_B5Nw-hqs3MrIlAjupOxqFKqxZY6KuNkD0O5v25wwMs5dh6DSibsWEbzeQaHkz0lKoxHk4TZXq_l2wHY_egMzpf9RpptiStlZZgte7h5SD_vnflUnVmUj91MLYHZ_OlOM/w243-h243/Swirling%20brain.png" width="243" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Better Memory: Learn and practice strategies for attention and memory, and look for challenging memory puzzles and games to improve your memory and avoid forgetfulness.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Concentration Boost: Try techniques like mindfulness meditation to help you focus better and pay attention more easily.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Solving Problems: Solve puzzles or play games that need thinking. These activities can improve your problem-solving skills and help your brain adapt to new challenges.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Use Brain Apps: There are apps designed to train your brain. They offer different games and exercises that you can do on your phone or tablet.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Train Your Brain: Learn about how to nourish your brain, and use it in a more effective way for more clarity, and better memory. The Long Live Your Brain online group brain training program can help!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">CONCLUSION:</p><p style="text-align: left;">Dealing with chemo brain is no small task, but there are ways to overcome its challenges. By taking steps to keep your brain healthy through good habits, staying mentally active, and engaging in brain training exercises, you can make a positive impact on your cognitive abilities. Just like recovering from cancer, taking care of your brain is a journey that requires effort and dedication. With determination and the right strategies, you can improve your cognitive function and enhance your overall quality of life, even in the face of chemo brain.</p><p style="text-align: left;">For more information on the Long Live Your Brain program, visit our website at <a href="http://www.longliveyourbrain.com">www.longliveyourbrain.com</a> and schedule a free consultation with one of our dedicated brain health coaches.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VOl275gAinvZYUMjWK0FDTT2coC66wV1_qmehZCSdhLkkVIxQ1IQAdksjwjztvQw7naDXVNXvF1XDA6HvwLQmOQE8jajci_iSV7pnwgrkGoNF8hBpDM6k2PzwTu5mZB_T4wXB2EF4GkE_L0_ilfnimNJWiW_KwnMbsZgRkmYVCiBfLnnDg7ObrFU9s17/s692/1691694264024.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="533" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VOl275gAinvZYUMjWK0FDTT2coC66wV1_qmehZCSdhLkkVIxQ1IQAdksjwjztvQw7naDXVNXvF1XDA6HvwLQmOQE8jajci_iSV7pnwgrkGoNF8hBpDM6k2PzwTu5mZB_T4wXB2EF4GkE_L0_ilfnimNJWiW_KwnMbsZgRkmYVCiBfLnnDg7ObrFU9s17/w89-h115/1691694264024.jpg" width="89" /></a></i></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>MARILYN ABRAHAMSON, MA, CCC-SLP-CBHC : As a Brain Health Education Specialist at Ceresti Health, Marilyn offers initiatives that support the education and empowerment of family caregivers. Her latest endeavor is co-owner of BrainThrive Consulting and co-creator of the Long Live Your Brain© program, a fun and friendly online group brain coaching and training program for people striving for more reliable memory, attention, and clearer thinking. Marilyn’s prior work is as a NJ Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist since 1987 and is an Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Coach.</i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br style="text-indent: 24px;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRzKX1mylnT4T6FKm_9XvDrl_0rtT50bHhdbuIecr5QrM_b-WhK1TW01lsk_-SwbC0wqRMP-dQpsvdRWayavXHQ7cicChvEMM3_OJnGdFLHBIjynCtbXsOWXj96wvfXJLOPa-f6E9WLKO5klyrZUNJpmdmdrUwrdQkavZP-fuqLp-kFkqzf4jyOINPw/s2556/meditation-coalition.jpg" style="color: #8b37cd; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="2556" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRzKX1mylnT4T6FKm_9XvDrl_0rtT50bHhdbuIecr5QrM_b-WhK1TW01lsk_-SwbC0wqRMP-dQpsvdRWayavXHQ7cicChvEMM3_OJnGdFLHBIjynCtbXsOWXj96wvfXJLOPa-f6E9WLKO5klyrZUNJpmdmdrUwrdQkavZP-fuqLp-kFkqzf4jyOINPw/w738-h118/meditation-coalition.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="738" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="Body" style="line-height: 24px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"></p><p></p><p class="Body"><span style="font-size: large;">EXCERPT FROM "LIVE CALM WITH CANCER (<span face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif">…</span>AND BEYOND)" </span><span style="text-align: justify;">By: Tamara Green, LCSW & David Dachinger</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZpyZXdTXolHMlUGmKqBfDf0673e-aeJE3bUvd8Ao9U6XKALh0kL0nvW-9GDyEiAR1TmUpmma3sdyboEQqGrbZcwxhYTAMiGhfKKoXvPxLI6dmohen6fl92aThh0v6OwlIqdU7MX8G9iLomAujogwCweGMP2uGz2FrMnya0BZ7LZ-VsBqnd2xIQKc0w/s480/dreamstime_xs_54978836.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #8b37cd; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="480" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZpyZXdTXolHMlUGmKqBfDf0673e-aeJE3bUvd8Ao9U6XKALh0kL0nvW-9GDyEiAR1TmUpmma3sdyboEQqGrbZcwxhYTAMiGhfKKoXvPxLI6dmohen6fl92aThh0v6OwlIqdU7MX8G9iLomAujogwCweGMP2uGz2FrMnya0BZ7LZ-VsBqnd2xIQKc0w/s320/dreamstime_xs_54978836.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><b>DECISIVE DOCTOR VISIT</b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">About a year after my initial diagnosis of stage IV head and neck cancer, I had a follow-up visit with my oncologist "Dr. C." After my vitals were taken and blood drawn, we had a brief wait in the bleak exam room.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">During this exam, Dr. C. announced that my scans were clear and I was now officially cancer-free. He commented, </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">That was not an easy regimen (chemo, radiation and surgery) you just had, but you did phenomenally well!” He asked if there was actually something I did which helped me get through treatment in such good emotional and physical shape. I replied that I</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">d used a mindful wellness practice, listening to programs at the infusion center. His eyes lit up as he suddenly proclaimed, </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">That</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">s what I want for all of my patients!” He desired a way his patients could become calm before their exams or treatments.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">As Dr. C. talked, Tamara</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">s eyes and mine met and a light bulb lit up. We</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">d been creating the Miracle Mondays guided meditation series for seven years, and we</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">d also recently lived through the cancer experience as patient and caregiver. Now my oncologist was pointing out a pain-point within his practice. As we exchanged huge smiles, we had our a-ha! moment: Loving Meditations was born.</span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><br /></span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b>RESEARCH-BASED RESULTS</b></span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Meditation has deep roots in research-based results. CancerNetwork.com, home of the journal Oncology, reported that mind-body practices like mindfulness meditation have been shown to </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">positively affect quality of life and biological outcomes” when used by cancer patients and healthcare professionals. [1] </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">Let</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">s face it. Cancer and other major illnesses are scary, overwhelming, and stressful. How can we handle them with more ease?</span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 15px;">[1] CancerNetwork.com, home of the journal Oncology </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="line-height: 15px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 15px;">Mindfulness Meditation” </span><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 15px;">by Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 15px;">Oct 19, 2010 http://www.cancernetwork.com/oncology-nursing/mindfulness-meditation</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPt8rtkQDIiQ_rjBWTevutoI0OArLgOk7GyBNbJJgqH8QAzQ7J84hwCFp8nafzAtAGFvxsXLNwAKq0drJYgKEdwmyOxz_UHoQo0Wpiw_0mhqbzi7DwKwqnfivt0JE0ECStyRnIYAf4oU2clXNyG2zZzHIHGLW9kcq6v2e-fW-KbtRWsi0xAPX5KQFTA/s278/24.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #8b37cd; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="278" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPt8rtkQDIiQ_rjBWTevutoI0OArLgOk7GyBNbJJgqH8QAzQ7J84hwCFp8nafzAtAGFvxsXLNwAKq0drJYgKEdwmyOxz_UHoQo0Wpiw_0mhqbzi7DwKwqnfivt0JE0ECStyRnIYAf4oU2clXNyG2zZzHIHGLW9kcq6v2e-fW-KbtRWsi0xAPX5KQFTA/w176-h176/24.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="176" /></a></b></span></div><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><b>HOW IT WORKS: </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.25in;">The Loving Meditations App is available on two platforms, iOS (for iPad and iPhone) and Web App (for any device). For the free app download, go to <a href="http://www.calmcancerstress.com/" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">http://www.calmcancerstress.com/</a> The mindful wellness programs are delivered via the App to empower cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with self-love, self-care and self-discovery on their healing journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.</span></div></span><p></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">As you watch Loving Meditations, Tamara</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">s calming voice, David</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">s expansive music and spectacular images shift you to a state of more calm. Our mindful techniques worked beautifully for us and also have helped thousands of people in over twenty countries.</span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="line-height: 19.5px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOJL1RIpeGQ6CYBbUpTZIcRXZo9nz03QoNbIf8DhzlvMvNWQpDryZ5Tig25lW6oRnk0PXCct0Wl2S9BL9DvJ42-XUUX96OJ0_cNk19ypsxN_GGo0_ZZFZDTX9pV2kcByST_2xo4LgI7buGK-IAXEzLgIv2ZKJwjruKAExZm9RGDxu_cEgtYVIyIjvwQ/s5616/shutterstock_171523838.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #8b37cd; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="5616" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOJL1RIpeGQ6CYBbUpTZIcRXZo9nz03QoNbIf8DhzlvMvNWQpDryZ5Tig25lW6oRnk0PXCct0Wl2S9BL9DvJ42-XUUX96OJ0_cNk19ypsxN_GGo0_ZZFZDTX9pV2kcByST_2xo4LgI7buGK-IAXEzLgIv2ZKJwjruKAExZm9RGDxu_cEgtYVIyIjvwQ/w234-h156/shutterstock_171523838.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="234" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 19.5px;"><div style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><b>REDUCING STRESS FOR PATIENTS: </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">Imagine you</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">re sitting in the infusion center hooked up to a cocktail of IV medications. You are expecting to be sitting there for a few hours, anticipating discomfort and with time on your hands. Then you remember you have the Loving Meditations app on your device. Finding the right meditation is as simple as opening the app and answering a few questions with the Adviser feature. For example, when the Adviser asks, </span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">Do you feel pain or discomfort?” you may choose to swipe right for yes, and the Adviser quickly guides you to helpful programs. Next, press play and enjoy the meditation. Whether you close your eyes and zone out or watch the beautiful images on the screen, you</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">ll be transported to a state of relaxation and tranquility.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><div style="font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="color: #444444; font-size: 13px;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;">RECHARGING FOR CAREGIVERS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>By: <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2022/08/a-clinicians-modality-review-on.html" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">Dr. Leslie Valle</a> & the Prevention101 Editorial Team</i></span></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"><br /></span></div></span></div></span><span style="font-family: times;"><div><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEEf8HUFVT_oPQJhdAz84dSRyREE4X-hzEVaRvDSrMhx4rJxe3-XP2SlOrVPFsgzcG4jDqJL8644Q7gghsU1hl9aHSUr6UGwlxFr_8duNu9_-EeObWyzb51N3uu1FYVxpQY0UK0YptllxGDPLEBFx8LZ7I8Ymxbxn2f07uZ8aXMjftcOiYzJgfklguA/s1600/tired.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; clear: right; color: #8b37cd; float: right; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none; text-indent: 0.25in;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1187" data-original-width="1600" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEEf8HUFVT_oPQJhdAz84dSRyREE4X-hzEVaRvDSrMhx4rJxe3-XP2SlOrVPFsgzcG4jDqJL8644Q7gghsU1hl9aHSUr6UGwlxFr_8duNu9_-EeObWyzb51N3uu1FYVxpQY0UK0YptllxGDPLEBFx8LZ7I8Ymxbxn2f07uZ8aXMjftcOiYzJgfklguA/w302-h224/tired.jpg" style="background: transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="302" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">During the Covid-19 surge, interviews with emergency medical professionals showed dramatic cases of ICU and ER responders exposed to major signs of advanced fatigue and risk of burnout. This significantly raised major risks to their work performance where lives are to be affected, including theirs. Over time, double and triple shifts resulted in </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;">"a different type of pandemic" on a national scale- where t</span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;">his level of exhaustion and overwhelm. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small; text-indent: 0.25in;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;">Where a leave of absence, a vacation or regular rest is not an immediate option, we can start with addressing BRAIN HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH. Modern meditation solutions (like <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2022/08/a-clinicians-modality-review-on.html" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">BrainTap</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"><a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2022/08/a-clinicians-modality-review-on.html" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">®</a>,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"> <a href="https://lovingmeditations.com/loving-meditations-app/" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">Loving Meditations</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"><a href="https://lovingmeditations.com/loving-meditations-app/" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">®</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"> and other such technologies) are now available for exactly this emergent case as a portable personal "Rescue" dose. By tap ping the mind/body connection</span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-indent: 0.25in;"> into a Vital Re-charge mode, we can induce a "Refresh- Revitalize-Renew" condition. As with conventional meditation, bringing you into a regenerative meditative state offers that level of rest, clears the mind for renewed focus and new energy to continue with the 'battle' at hand. </span></span></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></p><p class="Body" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></div><span lang="DE" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCPhq4GcqRGVO3ZcQuGBai9njIMEbRkLIvmjmvRTkgdHRyJhkDFxJ9Zg_-0K8dRG7MV4pFeePfc8b4eMVQEIjdjhXPm_qaw5YqxiUiU98hYjUgy7b0UXpc4sSA_DSGsmyiNvYk7WoVEWea1IcNzbiVOuhM6KCfeYQpWORY5PdCFn9jxBsoRvVJK6jHw/s480/dreamstime_xs_163188645.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #8b37cd; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCPhq4GcqRGVO3ZcQuGBai9njIMEbRkLIvmjmvRTkgdHRyJhkDFxJ9Zg_-0K8dRG7MV4pFeePfc8b4eMVQEIjdjhXPm_qaw5YqxiUiU98hYjUgy7b0UXpc4sSA_DSGsmyiNvYk7WoVEWea1IcNzbiVOuhM6KCfeYQpWORY5PdCFn9jxBsoRvVJK6jHw/w217-h122/dreamstime_xs_163188645.jpg" style="background: transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="217" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;"><b>CALMING FOR SURVIVORS: </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">Imagine you</span><span style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">re scheduled for a follow-up scan and are beginning to feel anxious about the procedure and results. Looking at your device screen, you notice an inspiring quote there from Loving Meditations. Opening the app, you navigate to one of the Mindful Minute videos called Total Focus Breath, a super easy technique to use anytime, anywhere to quickly calm and quiet the mind. You follow the breathing technique for the next several minutes. Quickly, a sense of </span><span style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">I</span><span style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">ve got this” replaces panic.</span></div></span><p style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></p><p class="Body" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span lang="ZH-TW" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"><b>WHAT, ME MEDITATE? </b></span><span lang="DE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">We</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">ve heard folks say, </span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">Yeah, but I have no time to meditate!” Looking at it another way, we don</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">t realize how many hours we actually spend watching the news, TV programs, or digital content on social media. Many of us devote significant time to this, sometimes to the point of addiction. Another common problem people mention about starting a mindful practice is that they can</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">t stop thinking and their mind is too </span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">active</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">” to meditate. They may have tried meditating in the past and found it difficult to sit and do nothing. Barraged by thoughts, they can</span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial Unicode MS",sans-serif" lang="AR-SA" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">t shut them out. What if it was as easy as putting in earbuds and pressing play on the Loving Meditations App?</span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px; text-indent: 0.25in;">TBC</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><hr /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70WL2FJY7fLGAEheFAxy2PhWjEMP9jy6Fg-t1mibABhqR5rPa1ka-Y1c7B2h1x_qGbH-JNFI3t84fKvvqT1SHlvA5zmKI1JYdMXpJQXUbzIeGxj_g_b1aJ-TICkzNMELzlTCk-6rTitsWtvunsd-k6HgE_vGyE1-4N55jBnkVWYHipNE8Vvs6Jjpq/s177/IPHANEWS.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="177" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70WL2FJY7fLGAEheFAxy2PhWjEMP9jy6Fg-t1mibABhqR5rPa1ka-Y1c7B2h1x_qGbH-JNFI3t84fKvvqT1SHlvA5zmKI1JYdMXpJQXUbzIeGxj_g_b1aJ-TICkzNMELzlTCk-6rTitsWtvunsd-k6HgE_vGyE1-4N55jBnkVWYHipNE8Vvs6Jjpq/s1600/IPHANEWS.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="177" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2022 TRENDING INTEREST IN BRAIN HEALTH</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">By: David Dachinger & Joshua Schueller</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHA804zkrPvzgQn0R7V9ybYAq9C8ZlPh2e6TNBR1A6_96x5RlvJgtzztb94NJwlQ20hKqcrxITPtOVg1dDk8IH-NZ3MMJIdv_5X7T56MD0CosVuee1JmF-sFqhBZPfy8XJrsK1sQNFfzIdy3nkyp_KqVmvGfS0GUDE04aCTVes1Qlh4R_uG1UZd1A/s272/dreamstime_xs_91269852.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #2288bb; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="256" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHA804zkrPvzgQn0R7V9ybYAq9C8ZlPh2e6TNBR1A6_96x5RlvJgtzztb94NJwlQ20hKqcrxITPtOVg1dDk8IH-NZ3MMJIdv_5X7T56MD0CosVuee1JmF-sFqhBZPfy8XJrsK1sQNFfzIdy3nkyp_KqVmvGfS0GUDE04aCTVes1Qlh4R_uG1UZd1A/s1600/dreamstime_xs_91269852.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="256" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Within the recent decade, a higher level of focus on brain health has been a trending topic in headlines throughout medical community news. Public concerns about Alzheimer’s, Dementia, MS, ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases has driven advanced research in their diagnostics, therapeutics and prevention. According to <a href="https://healthresourcedigest.blogspot.com/2022/06/neurodegenerative-diseases-and-vascular.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Dr. Jay Lombard</a>, “One of the most exciting opportunities in neuroscience research today is the use of strategies that protect the brain which may potentially prevent, delay or inhibit the progression of neurodegenerative diseases… this opportunity rests on our ability for early diagnosis. Research has shown that the likelihood of success for a given treatment-whether lifestyle changes or pharmacological approaches- is highly dependent upon early intervention, before the disease process has become too severe and potentially irreversible.” <a href="https://healthresourcedigest.blogspot.com/2022/06/neurodegenerative-diseases-and-vascular.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">[1]</a> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span><span style="font-family: times;">In addition, growing reports on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy/CTE (identified from head concussions) has prompted significant attention to this progressive brain condition. According to the National Health Service (UK), this disorder “is thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion. It's particularly associated with contact sports, such as boxing or American football. Most of the available studies are based on ex-athletes”. [2]</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4Lrt3jSpR5m-dHvuc_QyhDeUpYLBn_UM87cARcXd0ndfM7NxpFY-PhcvSXuVyHEAyguAhCUUniJsdzxTgkyGXU7AQsU9nuZnf_jqUtIApDBLwgT-jt5TqA3_gyORRkB6q5S2V5Dftb4JG-3KcEwq8yjGYqXfEtQvfAg6t0GMCwr5l5QHlzs5ZABz/s559/3pix.jpg" style="clear: right; color: #2288bb; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"></a></div><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="189" data-original-width="559" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4Lrt3jSpR5m-dHvuc_QyhDeUpYLBn_UM87cARcXd0ndfM7NxpFY-PhcvSXuVyHEAyguAhCUUniJsdzxTgkyGXU7AQsU9nuZnf_jqUtIApDBLwgT-jt5TqA3_gyORRkB6q5S2V5Dftb4JG-3KcEwq8yjGYqXfEtQvfAg6t0GMCwr5l5QHlzs5ZABz/s320/3pix.jpg" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px;" width="320" /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">More concerns of brain function and performance is widely seen in the current pandemic and post-covid infection sequelae cases, where over 50 prevailing symptoms and disorders (known as LONG HAUL) are now under global review. Clinical researchers state post-acute COVID—affects a multitude of organ systems- including neuropsychiatric issues like BRAIN FOG, a form of cognitive impairment. This may be linked to a wide range of pathologies such as anxiety and depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recurring headaches and migraines. [3] In a recent meta-analysis study on long term effects of covid-19, <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">Dr. Sonia Villapol</a> (Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Center for Neuroregeneration in the Houston Methodist Research Institute & Asst. Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine) recorded significant long haul cases pertaining to brain health and functions including 44% headaches, 27% attention disorders, 13% anxiety, 12% depression. <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">[4]</a></span></div><p></p><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: times;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://robertaklinemd.com/" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="102" data-original-width="102" height="69" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhyZAZtsoDHR-urWAB3jmaJsb2DRVmjd8jnhpl4UwPZYhk4QlO-jJoEvF6DO65xmchs4cclIIiWEHv0dcXEIn201AhV2098qSExR3NYVzCptRdVw1MNTa7YnD-G0wemxlBCWn-N9a4sXNRWySXOfC3lz2npaIsEyVuinIk6jesh3cqzRwWwxzOK_75Q/w69-h69/bobbi.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="69" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://robertaklinemd.com/" style="color: #8b37cd; text-decoration-line: none;">ROBERTA KLINE, MD</a> (Educational Dir. /Women's Diagnostic Group) is a board-certified ObGyn physician, Integrative Personalized Medicine expert, consultant, author, and educator whose mission is to change how we approach health and deliver healthcare. 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Foundation was invited to attend the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting at County Government Center to receive an official proclamation by Santa Clara County Supervisor (and former California State Senator) JOE SIMITIAN, officially confirming September 27 as World Dense Breast Tissue Day. According to Mr. Simitian, this proclamation was sparked by earlier discussions about the late Nancy Cappello who passed away of breast-cancer related complications from dense breast tissue. "(Nancy's) own life experience... said others should have more power, more knowledge, more ability to affect the decision making in their own healthcare. For this, we are a better state, a better county, and in fact a better nation by virtue of her work."</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">To date, Joe Cappello continues to build and promote educational programs supporting research, clinical upgrades and improved scanning/monitoring programs. The "Are You Dense?" Foundation and "Are You Dense?" Advocacy are produced by the Cappellos in pursuit of saving lives through awareness through uniting with community leaders, clinical professionals and public recognition off the continued risks of having dense breast tissue.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" height="338" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/866459937?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" title="proc-work1" width="600"></iframe></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>TRANSCRIPT OF PROCLAMATION: 9/19/2023</b>- County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors</div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>SPEAKER: Santa Clara County (CA) Supervisor Joe Simitian- District 5</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you, Madam President. And I'm going to look to the clerk to see if we can bring Mr. Joe Cappello from “Are You Dense?” in Connecticut up on the screen. I'll ask for a moment of patience, colleagues. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Colleagues and members of the public, you'll recall of course that just last week, we adjourned our meeting in memory of Nancy Cappello, who passed away almost five years ago now. And it provided an opportunity for our board to reflect on Nancy's extraordinary work over literally decades. We also took the opportunity at our last meeting to express our formal support for the Find It Early Act which is an effort at the national level congressional level to take the next step in terms of addressing the cancer risk of women with dense breast tissue. Today, we are calling out the formal acknowledgement of World Dense Breast Tissue Day. And the reason for that, Joe, and colleagues and members of the public is to ensure that we take advantage of this opportunity to identify September 27th as World Dense Breast Tissue Day, so that members of the public will have the information, the knowledge, the power that Nancy Cappello thought they were entitled to all those years ago.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3293DXE0bf1a_QvzUVqsWnGIVK_jCG-xL1ZLoBJNnLqaFD5URlGxALZTkgsCOySuDb9EyY9Fpp6ZowjufmrMTAdB9wjto0V0gSBgTVmjDzagIIJAMF2BnmTIQxjCTh3P1iXv3wVctjvEKBLR1AMfOlmQhQC6ghB_3slstFK5bDSQOUO_dwiZjHdL_3A/s180/CoSealCol.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3293DXE0bf1a_QvzUVqsWnGIVK_jCG-xL1ZLoBJNnLqaFD5URlGxALZTkgsCOySuDb9EyY9Fpp6ZowjufmrMTAdB9wjto0V0gSBgTVmjDzagIIJAMF2BnmTIQxjCTh3P1iXv3wVctjvEKBLR1AMfOlmQhQC6ghB_3slstFK5bDSQOUO_dwiZjHdL_3A/w136-h136/CoSealCol.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">And as we have discussed previously (so I won't speak at quite substantial length today) this is information that patients need to have. They are now entitled to have it by law. That entitlement is in large measure, a function of the fact that Nancy Cappello took her own life experience and said others should have more power, more knowledge, more ability to affect the decision making in their own healthcare. For this, we are a better state, a better county, and in fact a better nation by virtue of her work.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Joe, if you were here, I would have you up to the podium and I would hand you the physical commendation. But by virtue of our virtual connection today, I will virtually present it to you and we will send you the physical commendation and I hope it will find a place at “Are You Dense?”. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.areyoudense.org/news-events/california-legislature-declares-august-8th-are-you-dense-day-capitol/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="400" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7GPUpKAQA7sir5C6_BTTRtdJ_fssWzZpLO2RNma4Bu9TZnIgYJ3uRisiU9NNsfHwsUD_4P-LWRFnuiqP5RBcKX_bdeQPN6zXSbjrTqoBt0Tmax96AGocG_Q5M8Dbzkr8FXYEkU0OXEccHnaPBw8hLYCyRf9U0X5H-kpGHxaONp3c-lZj9CUwMd5Yeg4/s320/simitian-nancy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm guessing that your screen-? It doesn't reveal it, but I am wearing on my lapel the “Are You Dense?” button which I wore all those years ago when I was privileged to work with Nancy and the organization on California law. With that, Madam President, I say thank you to our board, and to my colleagues for their support on this measure and through the chair. With your permission, I'd like to give Mr. Cappello an opportunity to say a brief word or two.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Guest Speaker: JOE CAPPELLO<br /></b>Well, thank you, Senator. As I said before, it's a real pleasure. I finally got to meet the other Joe in Nancy's life. And believe me, she always had kind words to say about you, and you were always a standup guy. You were the one that she could count on for honesty and truthfulness when we were doing our legislative work in California. What we have now is a disclosure law, which is a national law, which will take effect a year from now. This is huge step for the health of women all over this nation. What it's going to do is standardize (diagnostic care) in the medical field for women with dense breasts. I thank you in the name of Nancy for the proclamation. She deserves it all. She worked hard and worked smart. She was not only prettier than me, <laugh>, but smarter than me. And, I thank you on her behalf. I appreciate that. Thank you.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>SPEAKER SIMITIAN:<br /></b>Thank you, Joe Cappello. Thanks to "Are You Dense?" And thank you Madam President. We appreciate the work.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span>The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara, CA regularly meets in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose. Regular meetings are held on designated Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. The Board also holds regular meetings for the purpose of adjourning into Closed Session on Mondays at 2:00 p.m., which may be combined with meetings scheduled for the presentation of ceremonial items to be heard at 4:00 p.m.</span></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><hr style="text-align: justify;" /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtaahRSdk2trGIqiT-qHcAlVjRKRrjqAFD-sAX6aoSyIQsoGBm9vStt24lucfrJA8zZt3JfDrwYpdG6FF_XU1t_3WHe6RvUKLOK_rwwD0w3s8Gs1mA5a6j21MbJulgie1gEfbQdhGkJhbMFglnKNxQQW58DPeV27l54ylYN4p8d_ajA_8G-xVuW6hhMGv/s467/LOGO1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="86" data-original-width="467" height="38" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtaahRSdk2trGIqiT-qHcAlVjRKRrjqAFD-sAX6aoSyIQsoGBm9vStt24lucfrJA8zZt3JfDrwYpdG6FF_XU1t_3WHe6RvUKLOK_rwwD0w3s8Gs1mA5a6j21MbJulgie1gEfbQdhGkJhbMFglnKNxQQW58DPeV27l54ylYN4p8d_ajA_8G-xVuW6hhMGv/w207-h38/LOGO1.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Original airing: 10/2021 </p><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-need-to-standardize-screening-with.html" style="color: #a900ee; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">A NEED TO STANDARDIZE SCREENING WITH DENSE BREAST SCANNING</span></a></h3><div class="post-header" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-7869399615271439449" itemprop="description articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 660px;"><p style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BC-oHAi7m9A" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>RUNNING THE TORCH OF A DENSE BREAST CANCER CHAMPION</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Dr. Noelle Cutter drives the spirit of Dr. Nancy Cappello's mission for early cancer detection for women with dense breasts alongside Dr. Robert Bard's dense breast screening pilot program (8/27-29) - and the global pursuit to expand current screening standards.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: left;"><h1 id="content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Merriweather, serif; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3; margin: 1rem 0px 0.75rem; position: relative; text-align: justify;">What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breasts?</h1></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; text-align: left;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/dense-breasts.htm" style="color: #0043ee; text-decoration-line: none;">Source: CDC.gov</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">A mammogram shows how dense your breasts are. When you get the results of your mammogram, you may also be told if your breasts have low or high density. Women with dense breasts have a higher risk of getting breast cancer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="file:///C:/Users/LEO/Desktop/NOW%202021/BARD/CAMPAIGN%203/DENSE%20BREASTS/GlobalInveniaABUS20DensityQuickFactsSheetDecember2018.pdf" style="clear: left; color: #0043ee; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="873" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyVfP7NLWXWfSH_vvlS4A8xU6LHIn_HIpjzixuTH7ZJeIIBxb5c0UvsJ7y9vpTG_6-XZwj_PMgM1rG0EZgmNSn0CaiPYZm3Aa0J9NVxd3S2cNueaAq6Mz5_ahmD1mrmA7nT2x15ibZEmY/w659-h332/use.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="659" /></span></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: justify;">PARTS OF THE BREAST</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">A woman’s breast has three kinds of tissue: FIBROUS TISSUE holds the breast tissue in place. GLANDULAR TISSUE is the part of the breast that makes milk, called the lobes, and the tubes that carry milk to the nipple, called ducts. Together, fibrous and glandular tissue are called fibroglandular tissue. FATTY TISSUE fills the space between the fibrous tissue, lobes, and ducts. It gives the breasts their size and shape.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">BREAST CANCER RISK: Women with dense breasts have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. The more dense your breasts are, the higher your risk. Scientists don’t know for sure why this is true. Breast cancer patients who have dense breasts are not more likely to die from breast cancer than patients with non-dense (fatty) breasts.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1GRrGeL-UXgZcC3sdG5vhPI7KqhO4t95WmYVx_RpH2oCxnuFQphBzI_EEKRD5VPuJWjN1jONJ2WDxBvv3bkm_HgqkxvdacE2PmrRHtohJ2CYD0sm8yUvfCz7pbNlOzv8staCstQE24wY/s646/ad.jpg" style="clear: right; color: #0043ee; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="646" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1GRrGeL-UXgZcC3sdG5vhPI7KqhO4t95WmYVx_RpH2oCxnuFQphBzI_EEKRD5VPuJWjN1jONJ2WDxBvv3bkm_HgqkxvdacE2PmrRHtohJ2CYD0sm8yUvfCz7pbNlOzv8staCstQE24wY/s320/ad.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">7/8/2021- A wave of recognized medical sites, journals and reports are now indicating that dense breast tissue increases the risk of developing breast cancer and often masks a tumor from being seen on the mammogram since dense tissue is white and cancerous tissue is also white. Mammograms are the standard screening test for breast cancer, however, in the 21st Century, ultrasound non invasive imaging is the preferred exam for dense “lumpy” mammary disease. </span><span style="font-family: times;">The 1st World Conference of Breast Ultrasound in Philadelphia (1979) recognized ultrasound superiority in dense breast diagnostics but the density level was never quantified until recently. Mammography assessment of breast density is graded into four categories. Mammographers readily admit that these levels are subjective at best and technical factors such as mammary tissue compression and x-ray voltage/amperage dramatically influence the darkness or whiteness of the image.</span></div></span></div></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: times; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><hr /><p></p></div><p><span style="font-family: times;">URGENCY IN THE EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY & IMAGING STRATEGIES FOR DENSE BREASTS</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Written by: Dr. Robert L. Bard</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtFdEHlLHmANRg14LolcTs-jMaqqWQJDRmUuv9eWuqY5Khw9MXZzKiqB9PFY5GQC0vRQgAUqhU7l6_tweHDu_hFbK86LUHyvcDmzvtAj3v1q9AaQwwZMGrWYNIE1SCNX9X80VjyuZw1SN/s1100/INSERT2.jpg" style="clear: right; color: #0043ee; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1100" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtFdEHlLHmANRg14LolcTs-jMaqqWQJDRmUuv9eWuqY5Khw9MXZzKiqB9PFY5GQC0vRQgAUqhU7l6_tweHDu_hFbK86LUHyvcDmzvtAj3v1q9AaQwwZMGrWYNIE1SCNX9X80VjyuZw1SN/w402-h258/INSERT2.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="402" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;">Decades since the advent of breast scanning technology, innovations in non-invasive diagnostic imaging provide new options in the field of early detection. These technologies directly align with breast density screening (and are part of the Bard Breast Density Diagnostic Program) include:</span></div></div><div><p></p><p></p><div><span style="font-family: times;">• Doppler blood flow</span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div>• Contrast enhanced ultrasound vascularity </div><div>• 3D Vessel Density Histogram </div><div>• 4D Volumetric Density Histogram</div><div>• Strain and shear wave tissue Elastography </div><div>• 3T MRI </div><div>• Optical Computed Tomography (OCT) for nipple lesions</div><div>• Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) for dermal invasion</div><div>• Hybrid <span style="background-color: transparent;">Mammo Imaging Fusion</span></div></span><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span>•</span><span> </span>Thermo-sensor</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span>•</span><span> </span>Trans Illumination</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><span>•</span><span> </span>Near Infrared Specroscopy</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Hybrid imaging refers to combining diagnostic modalities to assess disease and monitor therapy. A useful combination of options is the tumor vessel flow density to assess aggression and treatment progress. Similarly, tissue elastography is useful for border detection of malignant masses.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p><a href="http://breastcancernyc.com/" style="color: #0043ee; text-decoration-line: none;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON THIS PROGRAM, VISIT: http://breastcancernyc.com/</span></b></a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-49358225514013880322023-09-18T17:47:00.005-07:002023-09-18T18:03:47.144-07:00Epigenetic Research Notes: Profiling the Dense Breast Paradigm<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdpcCZfQeql6Mo2zunLSX57M419P48sznvRN7SBzQvwbh1S2_ZRRAtZ61Eh5eI5e704_KGiG6uGQfd7EY9Jw-S_8duted8-Hh9RK7c8-T8BqrJNB1UYaaHW7WjdSsX6HTUX8sBPrUqJzuPEX4zpU0b9yQHyO0e1kkJLDVHPuLbykDPWEMUKz7dbMTx_z2/s1280/poopa.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdpcCZfQeql6Mo2zunLSX57M419P48sznvRN7SBzQvwbh1S2_ZRRAtZ61Eh5eI5e704_KGiG6uGQfd7EY9Jw-S_8duted8-Hh9RK7c8-T8BqrJNB1UYaaHW7WjdSsX6HTUX8sBPrUqJzuPEX4zpU0b9yQHyO0e1kkJLDVHPuLbykDPWEMUKz7dbMTx_z2/w378-h213/poopa.jpg" width="378" /></a></div>Written by: <a href="https://robertaklinemd.com/">Dr. Roberta Kline</a>. <p></p><p></p>As an Ob-Gyn physician and genomics specialist, I have spent the better part of 10 years translating research in the genomic and gene expression areas into clinically usable information for healthcare professionals. One of the biggest challenges we face when connecting research with patient care is the long delay in the translation process and dissemination of the information. It often takes 10 to 20 years for information (validated findings) that comes out of research to be applied in clinical practice. These delays result in many lost opportunities to provide better care for our patients. This is one of the reasons why I'm really passionate about accelerating this process and making it easier for clinicians and their patients to take advantage of cutting-edge information and new technologies. <div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" height="338" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/865202281?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" title="Dense Breast Review: R. Kline, MD" width="600"></iframe></div><p></p><p><b>LINKING DENSE BREAST WITH BREAST CANCER</b><br />We have known for a very long time that there is an increased risk of breast cancer for women who have dense breasts. Until recently, the research has been lagging in terms of what's the molecular mechanism, why do dense breasts present an increased risk of breast cancer? Without this knowledge, we can’t address the root causes, and are left with a lot of trial and error based on incomplete understanding. </p><p>It's very encouraging to know that currently there are 124 clinical trials ongoing looking at dense breasts and the relationship with breast cancer, anywhere from improved diagnostics, to treatment, to prevention, and, what’s close to my heart, to understanding the molecular mechanisms - what's happening at the cell level, at the genetic level that is causing different women to have an elevated risk of breast cancer. </p><p>One of the striking features that we're learning about dense breasts and what is creating that density is the microenvironment, which means the environment in the supporting tissue surrounding the glands. This includes fibroblasts and collagen. It seems that rather than estrogen being the dominant factor, it is inflammation that is creating the increased density of breast tissue. </p><p><br /></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGi2K-8Cix2_cq0YV8JHgajcONpf_nfSaj8j7b-SAU8o-fdBkY2Pp24l_hBB3w9ZBFgUSDrVlUecKXQ6v4Jx2Jv4QzrvA0oYj4Ch5MrFeHJYPggt9CjWGxSfEqdLppVWXcxm4ZL-6jDo5_wwjCokH0n6nLZ-nh_kYB7YidBxoPNVBNCVznJsufm7p_OPh/s1280/11.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGi2K-8Cix2_cq0YV8JHgajcONpf_nfSaj8j7b-SAU8o-fdBkY2Pp24l_hBB3w9ZBFgUSDrVlUecKXQ6v4Jx2Jv4QzrvA0oYj4Ch5MrFeHJYPggt9CjWGxSfEqdLppVWXcxm4ZL-6jDo5_wwjCokH0n6nLZ-nh_kYB7YidBxoPNVBNCVznJsufm7p_OPh/w225-h126/11.jpg" width="225" /></a><b></b></div><b>ESTROGEN VS INFLAMMATION</b><br />What's fascinating to me is that even though we associate estrogen with the primary means by which women develop breast cancer, it may be a different process for breast cancers linked to breast density. Some of the research that has just come out in the last few years is showing us that rather than being hormonally driven, we think what's happening is there is an increase in these inflammatory markers in the tissue that is denser, and this is what can also lead to cancer.<p></p><p>There is clearly a genetic, or hereditary component, because having dense breasts is noted to run in families. But while having dense breasts increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by up to 4-6x, not all of these women actually get cancer. That means there are other factors that can potentially increase as well as reduce a woman’s risk. This is where genomic research has been a gamechanger in identifying these other factors including for women with inherited genetic mutations, such as BRCA. </p><p>We now know that there are multiple genes in multiple other pathways that can modify a woman’s risk of breast cancer even if she carries a BRCA mutation. [1]. Researchers have identified smaller changes in genes called SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) that have a much lower individual impact than genetic mutations, but together can be additive.[2] In fact, women with specific patterns of SNPs had their risk of breast cancer significantly reduced. This can help explain why not all women with BRCA mutations get cancer, and provides insight into potential protective biological mechanisms.</p><p>This is a really powerful paradigm shift, because now it opens the door for truly individualizing each woman’s risk – and potentially being able to change it through diet, lifestyle, or other modalities.</p><p>We now are also learning that gene SNPs can also play a role in a woman’s risk for dense breasts and breast cancer. While there's much research that needs to be done, from my experience, there's a lot we can do already to potentially intervene and help women with dense breasts. As we wait for more definitive research, we can learn from the nutritional genomics and functional medicine realms. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3qB55gMGDcCcOr2YTcjmlW38HlrnjrXeLW2WrsbVoufN7zd71GhRKXpkFcUxgSf72DTNCxyk-HTYFt2o7IdFsTFsJFtRo693ECYMR4f_TDLdFTE5OPey9HFTydNL2ELeQ_56Jq2wAiFyTeM5YfbIFGgBT3FBH1uooox2v0jnR2IhXeLvE_h5wa_Pb1Fs/s800/dreamstime_s_176812483.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="800" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3qB55gMGDcCcOr2YTcjmlW38HlrnjrXeLW2WrsbVoufN7zd71GhRKXpkFcUxgSf72DTNCxyk-HTYFt2o7IdFsTFsJFtRo693ECYMR4f_TDLdFTE5OPey9HFTydNL2ELeQ_56Jq2wAiFyTeM5YfbIFGgBT3FBH1uooox2v0jnR2IhXeLvE_h5wa_Pb1Fs/w191-h153/dreamstime_s_176812483.jpg" width="191" /></a></div>We have long known that pro-inflammatory conditions are underlying drivers for so many of the chronic diseases we see today, from cancer to heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, depression and more. The flip side of inflammation is oxidative stress. They go hand in hand. Some of the genes that drive these processes are now also being linked to dense breasts and potentially the increased breast cancer risk that women with dense breasts have. <p></p><p>My question is, why can't we use some of these dietary lifestyle and nutritional supplement interventions that we already know decrease many of these pro-inflammatory pathways? Why can't we start using those in clinical practice as we wait for research and clinical trials to better refine our knowledge? The fact is, we can! But it takes education, awareness and advocacy to implement these strategies more widely and make a difference now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reference:</p><p>1) link to polygenic model – breast cancer, Lynch syndrome etc <a href="https://healthresourcedigest.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-future-in-personalized-medicine.html">https://healthresourcedigest.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-future-in-personalized-medicine.html</a></p><p>2) Link to genetics/genomics <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2020/11/what-is-lynch-syndrome.html">https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2020/11/what-is-lynch-syndrome.html</a></p></div>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-91438366983651138732023-09-18T08:00:00.013-07:002023-09-18T20:49:43.936-07:00The Latest: Advancement in Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer<p style="text-align: justify;">According to the Society for Women's Health Research, Over 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year in the United States and women have a 92% chance of surviving for five years post-diagnosis. However, more than three-fourths of women are not diagnosed until later stages." [1] Abnormal ovaries are often benign simple cysts, however the complex cysts are classifiable with the new ultrasound scoring system as to how suspicious they may be. The same way we detect prostate tumors by routine yearly ultrasound screening in high risk patients, we could save many lives because sometimes the first sign of ovarian cancer is a gland in the neck that pops up, a mass under the arm or jaundice because the liver is filled with metastatic tumor.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">EVOLUTION & INNOVATION IN DIAGNOSTICS</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Written by: <a href="https://drrobertbard.com/">Dr. Robert L. Bard</a> -excerpt from <a href="https://angiofoundation.org/research_trials.html">AngioResearch Journal(501c3)</a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGGwezxf0HFYCu-OfV_LzTfTc0olNchnn7PV3R--xsJkw7KWuES1DJ7r6m1yA-ZOcGc9n5PYsiAbJNSysLqPQU1YDRYht2dMoBdUWxV_97H3KO-zpfdy0fQdF772YprNjJsCWazmR5JkikP_WJPIhJNfjmUakSlbj7ArLZ7DrfVClKxEZvK9vM0RCWKMy/s3222/dreamstime_xl_67471733.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3222" data-original-width="2327" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGGwezxf0HFYCu-OfV_LzTfTc0olNchnn7PV3R--xsJkw7KWuES1DJ7r6m1yA-ZOcGc9n5PYsiAbJNSysLqPQU1YDRYht2dMoBdUWxV_97H3KO-zpfdy0fQdF772YprNjJsCWazmR5JkikP_WJPIhJNfjmUakSlbj7ArLZ7DrfVClKxEZvK9vM0RCWKMy/s320/dreamstime_xl_67471733.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Historically, the risk of ovarian cancer is linked to the current state of diagnostic technology. Though mortality rates have decreased over the years, cases of ovarian cancers may still reach critical stages when they are detected too late. This happens because early ovarian cancer is commonly hard to feel on a routine pelvic exam. In addition, by the time it spreads, it fills the abdominal cavity with metastatic fluid, making it difficult to palpate. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In 1980, I gave a talk for the American College of Obstetricians at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where we presented the use of real-time imaging for the instantaneous documentation of the fetal heart beat by intrauterine cardiac sonogram to detect fetal demise instead of waiting 2 weeks to see if the fetus was growing. We asserted a similar use of ultrasound technology to monitor abnormal ovarian cysts as small as two centimeters (2-3 cm is about the size of a normal ovary). Early cancers could not be felt, but are imaged with ultrasound as the technology advanced. With today's high resolution and 3D imaging, (including endo probes with elastography for the uterus and ovaries) recent upgrades offer even better capabilities to conduct regular screening in real time called a noninvasive “virtual biopsy”.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1990's, advancements in imaging allowed us to accurately detect prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and particularly see abnormal ovarian tumors. In addition, there is now an entire classification of ovarian cysts promoted by all the ultrasound and gynecologic societies to discern the fact that not all cysts are suspicious while some will be cancerous. Most of the ovarian cancers have cystic components. In my history as a practitioner, the first possible indicator of ovarian cancer was the swollen belly. Oftentimes, patients would come in after a CT for abdominal distension might show a fluid-filled abdomen, malignant ascitic fluid- and then when they drained the fluid, you might find an ovarian cancer tumor that metastasized to the lymph nodes, the mesentery membrane (the wall around the stomach area) or the liver. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Today's 3D imaging not only finds tumors that could be cancerous as small as 3cm, but we are also able to detect and look at suspicious lesions. While 3cm is considered sizable in the ultrasound field, it's not big in the gynecologic field because that's about the size of an average tumor. Ultrasound technology is now able to see three millimeter cancers in the glands, which we have been doing for the past 10 years</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Instead of conducting biopsies on abnormal glands, we now employ the sonogram in areas like the axillary lymph nodes. If there is an abnormal gland with a tumor under ultrasound guidance we insert a tiny biopsy needle and aspirate cells for cytology, which are contemporaneously analyzed microscopically providing timely diagnosis and reduced patient anxiety from waiting and often avoids the risks of a full dissection of the axillary or groin lymph node.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQ_oyMgJcwGoPLT_HIdqwYrq2TA8I1I49vGzphsj_rXQmRmpJQLkT-VBdKhWTu6ng9zTSuN8vqwDFqgCOX519nILu6owdys0B5xk9DGBDtO1mAhA_DWcL6QlaDTZCih5dfPSqNo9QeIze29vmxVClovbjB3w-Tg6P5ZZQKjL0hZq1WuvSzmLP6bYKJc3a/s1445/2DUO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1445" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQ_oyMgJcwGoPLT_HIdqwYrq2TA8I1I49vGzphsj_rXQmRmpJQLkT-VBdKhWTu6ng9zTSuN8vqwDFqgCOX519nILu6owdys0B5xk9DGBDtO1mAhA_DWcL6QlaDTZCih5dfPSqNo9QeIze29vmxVClovbjB3w-Tg6P5ZZQKjL0hZq1WuvSzmLP6bYKJc3a/s320/2DUO.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Thanks to modern endo probes that can scan deeper organs, we study micrometastatic nodules throughout the body in superficial areas and in deeper areas like the ovary. The endo probes resolution is 5x greater than the MRI or the CT scanner. It is able to see not only the size and the irregularity in the cancerous wall of a cyst, but it measures the blood flow, which gives you a number of the abnormal tumor vessels in a cancer. Measuring the number of cancerous arteries indicates the severity of an ovarian tumor would be. Similarly, the fewer feeding blood vessels, the less malignant it is likely to be. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With our current 3D screening solutions, we now have a way to find cancers before they metastasized throughout the body. And we have the technology that can be used to study a cyst instead of doing a exploratory laparotomy to take out a suspicious ovary. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">REFEERENCE</span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1) "Ovarian Cancer: Outdated Diagnostics for a Deadly Disease" Society for Women's Health Research- Feb 4, 2020. </span><a href="https://swhr.org/ovarian-cancer-outdated-diagnostics-for-a-deadly-disease/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://swhr.org/ovarian-cancer-outdated-diagnostics-for-a-deadly-disease/</span></a></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: rgb(222, 235, 214); border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid white; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid white; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-pattern: gray-5 auto; mso-shading: #E2EFD9; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; text-align: justify;">
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A false negative mammography scan unidentified a large 2.5 cm suspicious lesion, which was later found via ultrasound readings was confirmed to be stage 3c breast cancer. This same cancer had metastasized to 13 lymph nodes. This sparked Dr. Cappello to create the "Are You Dense?" Foundation‐ an international awareness crusade to better support dense breast diagnostics and initiatives pass legislation to enact laws requiring mammography centers to inform patients about their breast density and the associated cancer risks.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Cappello passed away on Nov 15, 2018, from secondary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer that was a complication of her prior aggressive breast cancer treatments. But she ignited a legacy of fighting for improved policies, advancing imaging technologies and continued research to better address this health crisis that puts the est. 40% of the female population (women with dense breasts) at risk of a false negative readings or other dense‐breast related cancers. The disorder or the cause may vary, but sad endings to stories like these remain common in our patient community. We stand at a major point in history when medicine offers the highest advancements in technological innovations and treatment options- if not for HUMAN ERROR, or the mis-management of those entrusted to give professional care. <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/10/underdiagnosed-women-part-1.html">(See reprised feature from 10/2021 @: www.NYCRANEWS.com)</a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><hr style="text-align: justify;" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5awPRnckT_hj-TzrusbcFc4mRmpwh47oXWXL2b22J07DKq4R0ocmyxiGVirovfFTKlp2oqJ1bkmZheB01H6ta8Cd26_Dv94-AaPWgM0Y0TawwzSSagwwe2FGUm9-Mb9kCszD9ZRmLeIvzUdtD_HBsIf5vQrU_Fp7cohOygThKKS0ZDWOnXn199sASpNH/s200/NEWS1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="53" data-original-width="200" height="39" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5awPRnckT_hj-TzrusbcFc4mRmpwh47oXWXL2b22J07DKq4R0ocmyxiGVirovfFTKlp2oqJ1bkmZheB01H6ta8Cd26_Dv94-AaPWgM0Y0TawwzSSagwwe2FGUm9-Mb9kCszD9ZRmLeIvzUdtD_HBsIf5vQrU_Fp7cohOygThKKS0ZDWOnXn199sASpNH/w147-h39/NEWS1.jpg" width="147" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"ARE YOU DENSE?" MAKES SENSE IN DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">By: Dr. Noelle Cutter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For most of America (or the many parents), September and the fall season means "Back to School and Back to work" from a summer of exhaustive and adventurous travels. But for another audience, the cancer awareness crusaders have a dedicated calendar for awareness months where the fall season may have the most cancers represented. According to the <a href="https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/">AACR (American Association for Cancer Research</a>), the Fall calendar is comprised of a major set of public awareness programs promoted by dedicated cancer foundations. September's calendar alone has the following events for awareness months: Childhood Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Uterine Cancer. Meanwhile BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH stands in October as the top event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEo_jlgZ7ggz2JY-uxNXftvVgwVRySuDWQm8CkfzKfKD_4dZP8L56hAC12l0JdvB4rb8b_86rh5eWs0oiQRFUYGFbMdy10hh7kJ5IpczR44MsOLj26oA7Jx268_U03tpuA0Dm3OeFXXiC0RW7G3xWcD6wQOFymcxzm4b3_D9FULyll1YI-SIFtykTK3os/s1365/2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1265" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEo_jlgZ7ggz2JY-uxNXftvVgwVRySuDWQm8CkfzKfKD_4dZP8L56hAC12l0JdvB4rb8b_86rh5eWs0oiQRFUYGFbMdy10hh7kJ5IpczR44MsOLj26oA7Jx268_U03tpuA0Dm3OeFXXiC0RW7G3xWcD6wQOFymcxzm4b3_D9FULyll1YI-SIFtykTK3os/w172-h185/2.jpg" width="172" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recognizing the link between having Dense Breast tissue and the potential risk for Breast Cancer is what drives advocacy groups like the "Are You Dense?" Foundation. Prompting a national education project is a decades-old mission that cancer docs and patient advocates alike are in a constant search for action-plans. For the reasons why Breast Cancer continues to capture the heart of the battle within a national Awareness Month, the community now has DENSE BREAST AWARENESS WEEK as the last week if September to transition to Breast Cancer Month of October. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recent talks of a grassroots campaign to approach colleges about Dense Breast Awareness is in the works, according to Heidi Diaz, communications consultant for the "Are You Dense?" Foundation. Additionally, more clinicians are 'joining the fight' in support of the research including Dr. Roberta Kline (OB/GYN) who applauds the recent legislation in Congress to mandate clinical communication in Mammography centers about patients' tissue density. "This is the pathway to employing other imaging solutions like a supplemental ultrasound which clearly sees through dense tissue where mammography underperforms".</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><hr style="text-align: justify;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">National Recognition in Dense Breast Research and Awareness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-you-dense-foundation-launches-national-recognition-for-clinical-advancements-in-dense-breast-imaging-301928711.html?tc=eml_cleartime" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="225" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4lK1pKf53qm85Y9eiV1SVo4y1sSKWxnYbQx01bMnKDVsnMZsZTYSvULoVC1mAKjQ0Qy23B20UfqByMsLePPFGyaMPVDuLl5nZwHdOtKDNX-XkDQgjk4vz4kfwU-Z_yJeOVapOXUj_7BHujncFwSipr6MgTrezY4UxnZIwa1Hh1Exj809O84QdWCd-z5E/w135-h97/APNEWS-LOGO.jpg" width="135" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">WOODBURY, Conn., Sept. 15, 2023 /<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-you-dense-foundation-launches-national-recognition-for-clinical-advancements-in-dense-breast-imaging-301928711.html?tc=eml_cleartime">PRNewswire</a>/ -- Joseph Cappello, founder of the 'Are You Dense?' Foundation presented the first in a series of Cancer Research & Innovations awards to diagnostic imaging specialist Dr. Robert Bard (NYC). Since 1979, Dr. Bard's radiology practice spearheaded the use of ultrasound screening to complement scheduled mammograms for those with dense breast tissue. (It is noted that ultrasound scans are able to detect growths and tumors behind dense tissue, what mammograms tend to miss). At the time, no regulatory standard enforced the need for this 2nd scan, attributing to many undetected breast cancer tumors concealed by dense breast tissue.</div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOx6-zPet2SIpRzacZJfAURKpnfv88Ml5adlk_5pKMRV8utePMLvsmnTsCFAFdPbXJnltRlUSra50hCNA_O3nD6kinikIR9sOtnuu8FyZE96Jx-mY1Uo9NLstQuhri0d8lJWXYEakQDiDGcLHd3K1Kn1KBa11-3qkB73PfFLS7reEU9x1HnRoWa4OqKd2f/s1876/image1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="1476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOx6-zPet2SIpRzacZJfAURKpnfv88Ml5adlk_5pKMRV8utePMLvsmnTsCFAFdPbXJnltRlUSra50hCNA_O3nD6kinikIR9sOtnuu8FyZE96Jx-mY1Uo9NLstQuhri0d8lJWXYEakQDiDGcLHd3K1Kn1KBa11-3qkB73PfFLS7reEU9x1HnRoWa4OqKd2f/s320/image1.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Joseph Cappello, founder of the <a href="https://www.areyoudense.org/">"Are You Dense?"</a> Foundation honors cancer researcher & clinical diagnostic specialist <a href="https://drrobertbard.com/">Dr. Robert Bard</a> (NYC) with the first Cancer Research & Innovations Award. This award recognizes clinical leadership in the advancement of early detection protocols and the improved screening of dense breast cases.</div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Joseph Cappello, founder of the "Are You Dense?" Foundation honors cancer researcher & clinical diagnostic specialist Dr. Robert Bard (NYC) with the first Cancer Research & Innovations Award. This award recognizes clinical leadership in the advancement of early detection protocols and the improved screening of dense breast cases.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Decades since the advent of breast scanning technology, a growing list of real-time innovations in non-invasive diagnostic imaging provide new options in the field of early detection", states Dr. Bard. "These technologies directly align with breast density screening that can easily complement a woman's regular mammogram. By updating the imaging process, we can safely combine diagnostic modalities and improve the assessment of disease and guide therapeutic procedures."</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCPRgQUjAkJAqwkazJdjH0vR5Qpc76teBmjzKkXfYzOlGf5qudnJoQRHUreXsIQIm5fxmWWPuuBp5XbDEv07OPFnsv7S1Z9GewNmts7YrUJlXwEjjCvxV3kqhSbG_ea_LihzWNWH1z8t_Cry_6-Mt8KwFaOBkKq8ABuM29qndFv2dY8tUC0zaAlDNiMd8/s800/Rosa_DeLauro_118th_Congress.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCPRgQUjAkJAqwkazJdjH0vR5Qpc76teBmjzKkXfYzOlGf5qudnJoQRHUreXsIQIm5fxmWWPuuBp5XbDEv07OPFnsv7S1Z9GewNmts7YrUJlXwEjjCvxV3kqhSbG_ea_LihzWNWH1z8t_Cry_6-Mt8KwFaOBkKq8ABuM29qndFv2dY8tUC0zaAlDNiMd8/w88-h111/Rosa_DeLauro_118th_Congress.jpg" width="88" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">According to a 12/13/2022 press release, <a href="http://delauro.house.gov/">Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro</a> (CT-03), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and award-winning journalist Katie Couric introduced their legislation, the Find It Early Act. This bill would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds and MRIs with no cost-sharing. <a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/2023/01/dense-breast-news-2023.html">(See full news release)</a></div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Dr. Bard will go down in medical history as one of the earliest change-makers in our crusade to improve women's early detection programs. His innovative approach to combine technologies makes him a true visionary for the next generation of cancer professionals... by standing his ground about the crisis and aiding in (what is now) a national legislation to save more lives!", states Mr. Cappello.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">THE LEGACY OF DR. NANCY CAPPELLO</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyNKtibhQHAQTmGFXZgfipNY2Sgx9H2zkJerU6D4EqueqsUt5WbTV-WEWbvw_3SyVdQhLy1ReeOSR2DZZIU-5-5y93R_zw7k4jurzSM6JES6KWZsGRoMlgVRXzCLpZJAIgRCHl_j3I87YxN3xPoVjaZesMMXyP0RYBnHt5b32AwegFPIr_bZjUIyUgg0X/s640/7-23-04_001.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="640" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyNKtibhQHAQTmGFXZgfipNY2Sgx9H2zkJerU6D4EqueqsUt5WbTV-WEWbvw_3SyVdQhLy1ReeOSR2DZZIU-5-5y93R_zw7k4jurzSM6JES6KWZsGRoMlgVRXzCLpZJAIgRCHl_j3I87YxN3xPoVjaZesMMXyP0RYBnHt5b32AwegFPIr_bZjUIyUgg0X/s320/7-23-04_001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2014, Imaging Technology News (ITN) introduced breast cancer survivor-turned-crusader Dr. Nancy Cappello and her story about having dense breast tissue leading to a late-stage cancer. A false negative mammography scan (diagnosed in 2004) concealed a large 2.5 cm suspicious lesion, which was later confirmed to be stage 3c breast cancer. Dr. Cappello created the "Are You Dense?" Foundation to better support dense breast diagnostics and to pass legislation and laws requiring mammography centers to inform patients about their breast density and the associated cancer risks. Dr. Cappello passed away on Nov 15, 2018, from secondary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer that was a complication of her prior aggressive breast cancer treatments. Her legacy continues to help address this health crisis that puts the est. 40% of the female population (women with dense breasts) at risk of a false negative readings.</div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Are You Dense, Inc. pursues the national mission to educate the public about the risks and screening challenges of dense breast tissue and its impact on missed, delayed and advanced stage breast cancer to reduce advanced disease and mortality. </span></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-small;"><i>Disclaimer & Copyright Notice: The materials provided on this website are copyrighted and the intellectual property of the publishers/producers (The NY Cancer Resource Alliance/IntermediaWorx inc., The AngioFoundation-501c3 and Bard Diagnostic Research & Educational Programs). 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MAKES SENSE IN DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">By: Dr. Noelle Cutter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For most of America (or the many parents), September and the fall season means "Back to School and Back to work" from a summer of exhaustive and adventurous travels. But for another audience, the cancer awareness crusaders have a dedicated calendar for awareness months where the fall season may have the most cancers represented. According to the <a href="https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/">AACR (American Association for Cancer Research</a>), the Fall calendar is comprised of a major set of public awareness programs promoted by dedicated cancer foundations. September's calendar alone has the following events for awareness months: Childhood Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Uterine Cancer. Meanwhile BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH stands in October as the top event.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEo_jlgZ7ggz2JY-uxNXftvVgwVRySuDWQm8CkfzKfKD_4dZP8L56hAC12l0JdvB4rb8b_86rh5eWs0oiQRFUYGFbMdy10hh7kJ5IpczR44MsOLj26oA7Jx268_U03tpuA0Dm3OeFXXiC0RW7G3xWcD6wQOFymcxzm4b3_D9FULyll1YI-SIFtykTK3os/s1365/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1265" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEo_jlgZ7ggz2JY-uxNXftvVgwVRySuDWQm8CkfzKfKD_4dZP8L56hAC12l0JdvB4rb8b_86rh5eWs0oiQRFUYGFbMdy10hh7kJ5IpczR44MsOLj26oA7Jx268_U03tpuA0Dm3OeFXXiC0RW7G3xWcD6wQOFymcxzm4b3_D9FULyll1YI-SIFtykTK3os/w172-h185/2.jpg" width="172" /></a></div>Recognizing the link between having Dense Breast tissue and the potential risk for Breast Cancer is what drives advocacy groups like the "Are You Dense?" Foundation. Prompting a national education project is a decades-old mission that cancer docs and patient advocates alike are in a constant search for action-plans. For the reasons why Breast Cancer continues to capture the heart of the battle within a national Awareness Month, the community now has DENSE BREAST AWARENESS WEEK as the last week if September to transition to Breast Cancer Month of October. <br><br> Recent talks of a grassroots campaign to approach colleges about Dense Breast Awareness is in the works, according to Heidi Diaz, communications consultant for the "Are You Dense?" Foundation. Additionally, more clinicians are 'joining the fight' in support of the research including Dr. Roberta Kline (OB/GYN) who applauds the recent legislation in Congress to mandate clinical communication in Mammography centers about patients' tissue density. "This is the pathway to employing other imaging solutions like a supplemental ultrasound which clearly sees through dense tissue where mammography underperforms".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><hr /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">National Recognition in Dense Breast Research and Awareness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-you-dense-foundation-launches-national-recognition-for-clinical-advancements-in-dense-breast-imaging-301928711.html?tc=eml_cleartime" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="161" data-original-width="225" height="97" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4lK1pKf53qm85Y9eiV1SVo4y1sSKWxnYbQx01bMnKDVsnMZsZTYSvULoVC1mAKjQ0Qy23B20UfqByMsLePPFGyaMPVDuLl5nZwHdOtKDNX-XkDQgjk4vz4kfwU-Z_yJeOVapOXUj_7BHujncFwSipr6MgTrezY4UxnZIwa1Hh1Exj809O84QdWCd-z5E/w135-h97/APNEWS-LOGO.jpg" width="135" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">WOODBURY, Conn., Sept. 15, 2023 /<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/are-you-dense-foundation-launches-national-recognition-for-clinical-advancements-in-dense-breast-imaging-301928711.html?tc=eml_cleartime">PRNewswire</a>/ -- Joseph Cappello, founder of the 'Are You Dense?' Foundation presented the first in a series of Cancer Research & Innovations awards to diagnostic imaging specialist Dr. Robert Bard (NYC). Since 1979, Dr. Bard's radiology practice spearheaded the use of ultrasound screening to complement scheduled mammograms for those with dense breast tissue. (It is noted that ultrasound scans are able to detect growths and tumors behind dense tissue, what mammograms tend to miss). At the time, no regulatory standard enforced the need for this 2nd scan, attributing to many undetected breast cancer tumors concealed by dense breast tissue.</div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOx6-zPet2SIpRzacZJfAURKpnfv88Ml5adlk_5pKMRV8utePMLvsmnTsCFAFdPbXJnltRlUSra50hCNA_O3nD6kinikIR9sOtnuu8FyZE96Jx-mY1Uo9NLstQuhri0d8lJWXYEakQDiDGcLHd3K1Kn1KBa11-3qkB73PfFLS7reEU9x1HnRoWa4OqKd2f/s1876/image1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="1476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOx6-zPet2SIpRzacZJfAURKpnfv88Ml5adlk_5pKMRV8utePMLvsmnTsCFAFdPbXJnltRlUSra50hCNA_O3nD6kinikIR9sOtnuu8FyZE96Jx-mY1Uo9NLstQuhri0d8lJWXYEakQDiDGcLHd3K1Kn1KBa11-3qkB73PfFLS7reEU9x1HnRoWa4OqKd2f/s320/image1.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Joseph Cappello, founder of the <a href="https://www.areyoudense.org/">"Are You Dense?"</a> Foundation honors cancer researcher & clinical diagnostic specialist <a href="https://drrobertbard.com/">Dr. Robert Bard</a> (NYC) with the first Cancer Research & Innovations Award. This award recognizes clinical leadership in the advancement of early detection protocols and the improved screening of dense breast cases.</div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Joseph Cappello, founder of the "Are You Dense?" Foundation honors cancer researcher & clinical diagnostic specialist Dr. Robert Bard (NYC) with the first Cancer Research & Innovations Award. This award recognizes clinical leadership in the advancement of early detection protocols and the improved screening of dense breast cases.</p><p style="text-align: left;">"I learned that there are many women like me with recent normal mammogram reports with a hidden intruder stealing their life. I am on a quest to expose this best-kept secret of dense breast tissue to ensure that women with dense breast tissue receive screening and diagnostic measures to find cancer at its earliest stage - isn't that the purpose of Screening Programs?" - Dr. Nancy Cappello</p><p style="text-align: left;">"I learned that there are many women like me with recent normal mammogram reports with a hidden intruder stealing their life. I am on a quest to expose this best-kept secret of dense breast tissue to ensure that women with dense breast tissue receive screening and diagnostic measures to find cancer at its earliest stage - isn't that the purpose of Screening Programs?" - Dr. Nancy Cappello</p><p style="text-align: left;">Mr. Cappello personally presented the award with fellow executives Donna Johnson from Woodbury CT (Pres. of Are You Dense Foundation) and Marion Bradley from Beacon Falls, CT (Pres. of <a href="https://www.areyoudenseadvocacy.org/">Are You Dense Advocacy</a> Foundation) as a gesture of appreciation for Dr. Bard's clinical achievements. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Since 2019, Mr. Cappello's Are You Dense Advocacy Foundation succeeded in helping to pass National legislation to federally mandate breast screening centers to address the dense breast crisis with the ultrasound complement. Mr. Cappello's commitment to enforce this legislation nationally, started with his wife, the late Dr. Nancy M. Cappello who passed away due to complications with her late stage breast cancer treatment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9eWHh60bFY2KxgxDYk1mn6eYkisWaIUb55IQsG9l3DSo0rrGwFVpA88xAaSYX_ENn2qddTdzeV6tf2lJUdeR71d_kMqeJZW2aLV1ZyNDsY7Jk_n-ni-165oXhtuOBk5LuYtbXNBuAK6I2AtF71YjZhU0k21p-n37m3nN2GD46JV59SOuohqdpGRhtvkX/s615/4PIX-4ITN.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="615" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9eWHh60bFY2KxgxDYk1mn6eYkisWaIUb55IQsG9l3DSo0rrGwFVpA88xAaSYX_ENn2qddTdzeV6tf2lJUdeR71d_kMqeJZW2aLV1ZyNDsY7Jk_n-ni-165oXhtuOBk5LuYtbXNBuAK6I2AtF71YjZhU0k21p-n37m3nN2GD46JV59SOuohqdpGRhtvkX/w481-h195/4PIX-4ITN.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">"Decades since the advent of breast scanning technology, a growing list of real-time innovations in non-invasive diagnostic imaging provide new options in the field of early detection", states Dr. Bard. "These technologies directly align with breast density screening that can easily complement a woman's regular mammogram. By updating the imaging process, we can safely combine diagnostic modalities and improve the assessment of disease and guide therapeutic procedures."</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCPRgQUjAkJAqwkazJdjH0vR5Qpc76teBmjzKkXfYzOlGf5qudnJoQRHUreXsIQIm5fxmWWPuuBp5XbDEv07OPFnsv7S1Z9GewNmts7YrUJlXwEjjCvxV3kqhSbG_ea_LihzWNWH1z8t_Cry_6-Mt8KwFaOBkKq8ABuM29qndFv2dY8tUC0zaAlDNiMd8/s800/Rosa_DeLauro_118th_Congress.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCPRgQUjAkJAqwkazJdjH0vR5Qpc76teBmjzKkXfYzOlGf5qudnJoQRHUreXsIQIm5fxmWWPuuBp5XbDEv07OPFnsv7S1Z9GewNmts7YrUJlXwEjjCvxV3kqhSbG_ea_LihzWNWH1z8t_Cry_6-Mt8KwFaOBkKq8ABuM29qndFv2dY8tUC0zaAlDNiMd8/w88-h111/Rosa_DeLauro_118th_Congress.jpg" width="88" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">According to a 12/13/2022 press release, <a href="http://delauro.house.gov/">Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro</a> (CT-03), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and award-winning journalist Katie Couric introduced their legislation, the Find It Early Act. This bill would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds and MRIs with no cost-sharing. <a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/2023/01/dense-breast-news-2023.html">(See full news release)</a></div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">"Dr. Bard will go down in medical history as one of the earliest change-makers in our crusade to improve women's early detection programs. His innovative approach to combine technologies makes him a true visionary for the next generation of cancer professionals... by standing his ground about the crisis and aiding in (what is now) a national legislation to save more lives!", states Mr. Cappello.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">THE LEGACY OF DR. NANCY CAPPELLO</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyNKtibhQHAQTmGFXZgfipNY2Sgx9H2zkJerU6D4EqueqsUt5WbTV-WEWbvw_3SyVdQhLy1ReeOSR2DZZIU-5-5y93R_zw7k4jurzSM6JES6KWZsGRoMlgVRXzCLpZJAIgRCHl_j3I87YxN3xPoVjaZesMMXyP0RYBnHt5b32AwegFPIr_bZjUIyUgg0X/s640/7-23-04_001.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="640" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyNKtibhQHAQTmGFXZgfipNY2Sgx9H2zkJerU6D4EqueqsUt5WbTV-WEWbvw_3SyVdQhLy1ReeOSR2DZZIU-5-5y93R_zw7k4jurzSM6JES6KWZsGRoMlgVRXzCLpZJAIgRCHl_j3I87YxN3xPoVjaZesMMXyP0RYBnHt5b32AwegFPIr_bZjUIyUgg0X/s320/7-23-04_001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">In 2014, Imaging Technology News (ITN) introduced breast cancer survivor-turned-crusader Dr. Nancy Cappello and her story about having dense breast tissue leading to a late-stage cancer. A false negative mammography scan (diagnosed in 2004) concealed a large 2.5 cm suspicious lesion, which was later confirmed to be stage 3c breast cancer. Dr. Cappello created the "Are You Dense?" Foundation to better support dense breast diagnostics and to pass legislation and laws requiring mammography centers to inform patients about their breast density and the associated cancer risks. Dr. Cappello passed away on Nov 15, 2018, from secondary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer that was a complication of her prior aggressive breast cancer treatments. Her legacy continues to help address this health crisis that puts the est. 40% of the female population (women with dense breasts) at risk of a false negative readings.</div></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>Are You Dense, Inc. pursues the national mission to educate the public about the risks and screening challenges of dense breast tissue and its impact on missed, delayed and advanced stage breast cancer to reduce advanced disease and mortality. </i></p></div>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-45874965015808403862023-08-07T05:00:00.007-07:002023-08-08T05:13:36.759-07:00Spotlight: Dr. Donato Pérez García & IPT/Insulin Potentiation Therapy<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/845213103?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" title="IPT: Dr. Donato Perez Garcia (7-14-2023)" width="600"></iframe></p><p>The NY Cancer Resource Alliance is proud to honor the work of Dr. Donato Pérez García - leading global expert in IPT/IPTLD (Insulin Potentiation therapy)- a bioregenerative medical procedure. Dr. Donato has been practicing the IPT protocol since 1983 and is a current and active physician in Tijuana, Mexico. He is Certified in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy. He is also a Member, Advisor and Professor of the Medical College for Regenerative Medicine. He focused his research on the expansion of cancer treatment, arthritic conditions and an array of chronic illnesses since founded by two prior generations of his forefathers in the 50's.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmZzVEtZzpAGe1pudLJilNPb6jzCrocMsXgsAgSe3Pe117JSpqjOx511V8xpzkqnXOD_5HbEGPX7UgdDRWzw0uT0DvDv9Ivfky_kMlVS2DYOCnTRsjXU3F2PHt4-9DzUY9ciqkYuccNqAoZ9M2q0IFq8WsCE3hR2zvGdjvwSBcNrasjjAsWWhuXxvU7_C/s259/download.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZmZzVEtZzpAGe1pudLJilNPb6jzCrocMsXgsAgSe3Pe117JSpqjOx511V8xpzkqnXOD_5HbEGPX7UgdDRWzw0uT0DvDv9Ivfky_kMlVS2DYOCnTRsjXU3F2PHt4-9DzUY9ciqkYuccNqAoZ9M2q0IFq8WsCE3hR2zvGdjvwSBcNrasjjAsWWhuXxvU7_C/s1600/download.jpg" width="259" /></a>WHAT IS IPT?<br />To define, insulin potentiation therapy is a bio regenerative medicine procedure that uses a dose of fast-acting insulin as a biological response modifier to induce cell permeability in a controlled manner and thus facilitating the exchange between extra and intracellular fluids. This allows drugs to enter the cell interior, going to the specific site to generate a chemical and physical change that contributes to repair cell function in most cases.</p><p>Dr. Donato often establishes the scientific background about disease only occurring within the cell. He explains that "a cell is the basic unit of the body. When one or more of the cellular components do not perform their physicochemical function, alterations are generated that give manifestations and that is a disease. Many chronic degenerative diseases like Respiratory diseases, Gastric diseases, Gastritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Sarcoma, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, ME, Chronic infections, Prostatitis, Colitis, as well as cancer, to treat them medically, it is necessary to enter the interior of the cell to carry out the physicochemical corrections that reverse the alterations of one or several cellular organelles and thus restore the state of health. For the treatment of many diseases, it is necessary to use an integrative program that includes nutrition and some complementary therapies to restore cell function or sometimes to prepare the body to receive stem cells.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLmzDbOaMlp2x7BWBlHpuRdqjVWv0OplDHsLryvFC8ZzjveTupiVl3ltYYOqWvP3vW60k2pd-nKUK-0yETgXEmxN7S0CFahmfZo8OluElRenVZSpAmRpCQVnp5wZfInoOMpUYL9WIJ6bnJsKLhsSU3vJ5jeFlK_tBAmMLRcWxRTNEbd6sLTeZAKAwPK9K/s665/22.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="665" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLmzDbOaMlp2x7BWBlHpuRdqjVWv0OplDHsLryvFC8ZzjveTupiVl3ltYYOqWvP3vW60k2pd-nKUK-0yETgXEmxN7S0CFahmfZo8OluElRenVZSpAmRpCQVnp5wZfInoOMpUYL9WIJ6bnJsKLhsSU3vJ5jeFlK_tBAmMLRcWxRTNEbd6sLTeZAKAwPK9K/w176-h133/22.jpg" width="176" /></a>Dr. Garcia dedicated his profession to the continuance of the work originally founded by his grandfather, Dr. Donato Pérez García Sr. (Right image-R) in the 1950's where his work was focused on treating bacterial and venerial disease in military personnel. IPT was significantly expanded by his father Donato Perez Garcia y Bellón (practiced from 1956 to 2000) in Mexico City, and vastly added to IPT education and clinical research. This led to the recorded success in treating an extensive array of cancers and infectious diseases and chronic conditions. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJiVpoYRbGFj4jHFLljzNlkylU23eaCYg7roxLT_aPWX0sab8yhOuqVS10n1Aj2vV3Av_0axKnpxZAl8OBT4DohcuLaMb7tDS5X05ETznP_VmJLMHWIjVOTxJlXBc_xiiP-YbSDqsLcPAf4mTWUK7wYCUS_0ySUvBHNYOPFlZH0elv1OhWYScsBhivoKI/s406/35.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="406" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJiVpoYRbGFj4jHFLljzNlkylU23eaCYg7roxLT_aPWX0sab8yhOuqVS10n1Aj2vV3Av_0axKnpxZAl8OBT4DohcuLaMb7tDS5X05ETznP_VmJLMHWIjVOTxJlXBc_xiiP-YbSDqsLcPAf4mTWUK7wYCUS_0ySUvBHNYOPFlZH0elv1OhWYScsBhivoKI/w176-h118/35.png" width="176" /></a>7/11/2023- In a private interview, Dr. Donato generously shared the evolution of this groundbreaking protocol through the applied research and continued patient success by his own findings and those from his forefathers. He approved this interview with the hopes of bringing awareness to IPT and "publishing positive facts that will help doctors understand the protocol so they can offer this to people who are interested a much more effective approach to treatment". </p><p>The medical world owes the three generations of Dr. Garcia's a debt of gratitude for their historical contributions of upending the effects of pre-existing therapeutic treatments. Today's vastly growing community of IPT clinicians across the globe continued to forge the likelihood of bringing so many more patients into remission. </p><p><br /></p><p>INTERVIEW<br />By: Dr. Donato Pérez García</p><p>By now, most of the doctors that are familiar with insulin potentiation therapy are using this for treating malignant conditions such as cancer tumors. From my vast clinical experience in applying IPT to cancer patients, I would say the patients success rate with the insulin therapies after the patient's case has been reviewed and depending on the stage and treatments can be between 76 to 82%. Okay. That is compared to a lower number of success with the high dose of standard chemotherapy. As long as there are medications or chemical substances that can be effective, IPT is able to complement that treatment of a particular disease. </p><p>The term "Insulin Potentiation Therapy" was a name that was formed sometime in 1985- 86. It was an attempt at making the procedure easier to remember for the American Medical community and the medical doctors in the United States. But the original name that my grandfather gave it to his medical procedure (back in the 40's) was a much longer one- he called it "CELLULAR THERAPY THROUGH THE BIO PHYSICO CHEMICAL CONSTANTS OF THE BLOOD”. </p><p>Since 1930, he initially started to treat patients who had bacterial infection in the military. He was the head of the Army clinic where venereal or sexually transmitted diseases- specifically syphilis. By the mid-fifties, he also had a good idea of treating gastric and duodenal ulcers. He used the current available resources including sulfa, penicillin, and bismuth a substance that protects the gastrointestinal membrane and an anti-infective agent. Next came polio in the 1950's & 60's where children in Mexico grew heavily infected. My grandfather achieved great success by formulating a solution to reduce the replication of the virus. He injected insulin followed by a formula of medications inducing antiviral activity. By then, my father joined the practice alongside several lab chemists to help fortify these solutions.</p><p>Reports of their findings from a wide range of clinical studies were assembled into reports submitted to medical academies and then to the American Embassy. They also reached out to universities like Loyola and Houston, then MD Anderson Research Center to share their results as far as the effects and changes induced by the administration of insulin.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ErrCKv1YakpiAUXH9RGbJlkqVKwVdeWQLIRhyEdPLDxtdmpobBHzbN39JCASbE2rki3sxHkHsqDMBtg0BPc7mu_cbG2UQgzfIP0uF-3amfAcEDOJ6RsJBxJY4tF1GbgPdKWRWFrX6PDrxHtgy5_sQmQzydIGVY_2X1VICv5pVp1hqHL8rr27JGlPRrRo/s712/346463466.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="712" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ErrCKv1YakpiAUXH9RGbJlkqVKwVdeWQLIRhyEdPLDxtdmpobBHzbN39JCASbE2rki3sxHkHsqDMBtg0BPc7mu_cbG2UQgzfIP0uF-3amfAcEDOJ6RsJBxJY4tF1GbgPdKWRWFrX6PDrxHtgy5_sQmQzydIGVY_2X1VICv5pVp1hqHL8rr27JGlPRrRo/s320/346463466.jpg" width="320" /></a>IPT TODAY<br />Little attention was given to my grandfather's and father's reports until the late 80's. The United States Congress created the Office of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and their chief investigator at the time (Dr. Maryanne Richardson) was in a global search for supportive solutions for cancer therapy. She learned about the IPT reports and findings and sought out Dr. Donato from Mexico. By this time, I took over the mantle that my grandfather and father started in the 60's and I met with Dr. Richardson and other agencies in support of establishing the next voice for Insulin Potentiation.</p><p>Currently, the Academy for IPT is under review because the American and European doctors are trying to formalize the platform. I joined the Academy of Regenerative Medicine and they are going to start offering courses on non-diabetic use of insulin potentiation therapy. I'll now be a teacher within that organization while managing to see patients in need of care. I would also be supporting the work of the Academy for IPT, also to continue the educational mission internationally. </p><p>I produced a major book project on IPT and is currently being reviewed by the educational department of the Academy for Regenerative Medicine. The presentation is an upgrade on the way insulin potentiation therapy was taught in the past. I was convinced by this academy to really do some good research and put the right name(s) with the right evidence in order to present a program that goes with the evidence-based medicine and backed by the science that will support this, so the new training program will be available by the end of September of 2023. </p><p><br /></p><p>REFS</p><p>1) <a href="https://www.iptq.com/donato3.htm">https://www.iptq.com/donato3.htm</a></p><p>2) Dr. Garcia's website: <a href="https://donatoperezgarcia.com/">https://donatoperezgarcia.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: x-small;">Copyright Notice: The materials provided on this website/web-based article are copyrighted and the intellectual property of the publishers/producers (The NY Cancer Resource Alliance/IntermediaWorx inc. and The AngioFoundation). 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DAVID MINKOFF AND INSULIN POTENTIATION THERAPY<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/841954115?h=63209f1c05&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" title="minkoff-fin1" width="600"></iframe></p><p>The NY Cancer Resource Alliance and the Integrative Pain Healers group spotlights the work of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-minkoff/">David Minkoff, M.D</a>. co-founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center (Clearwater, FL)- recognized as one of the largest alternative medical clinics in the US. Dr. Minkoff has spent decades in the practicing in the areas of pediatrics, infectious disease and integrative medicine.</p><p>IPHA NEWS presents an exclusive report about an alternative cancer therapeutic protocol called IPT or INSULIN POTENTIATION THERAPY. IPT is widely applied and supported by some of the top integrative cancer treatment experts like Dr. Jesse Stoff (Onco-Immunologist). Dr. Minkoff has recorded significant success with this program and is underway the launch an expansion project to train other doctors on the science of IPT.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>INTERVIEW<br />by: Dr. David Minkoff<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaNB2S2CaSB1nkMt1POQmKX6v808LKG0koVDVNC-bsO4BYpBwCrfU1RhlQ5MMki_VNHTHPm72EuTC8YNjcPKLhlf1SOeW0v3i1DKvTI8-q4JKbn1gtqHdVH7zt64rTayGwYsacac0zNm12Kd3ednZXkSe7EL339o1FtO03Y7BMbf9FpX4vqSXx1kpRhKa/s600/Dr_David_Minkoff.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaNB2S2CaSB1nkMt1POQmKX6v808LKG0koVDVNC-bsO4BYpBwCrfU1RhlQ5MMki_VNHTHPm72EuTC8YNjcPKLhlf1SOeW0v3i1DKvTI8-q4JKbn1gtqHdVH7zt64rTayGwYsacac0zNm12Kd3ednZXkSe7EL339o1FtO03Y7BMbf9FpX4vqSXx1kpRhKa/s320/Dr_David_Minkoff.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Wall Street Journal yesterday had an article about cancer doctors now looking at less extreme therapies, lower dose therapies for showing success in colon cancer. Now, we've known this forever, you know, you are killing people with your therapies. But yeah, I think we're having an impact on them and um, you know, I mean, ideally they would come to their senses if you had the, the shoulders of MD Anderson or Sloan behind, Hey, let's figure out what would be the optimum usage of chemo drugs for cancer. Why you could get a lot done in a short period of time that would help 10, you know, billions of people. <p></p><p>The basic mechanism of a cancer cell was figured out in the late 1920's to early 1930's. A German medical doctor named Dr. Otto Warburg made the observation that the metabolism of a cancer cell is different than the metabolism of a healthy cell- and that if you wanted to find one common denominator of cancer cells, it's that their metabolism is altered, such that the cell does not utilize oxygen in order to make energy. And because of that, the cell gets mostly dependent on glucose for its fuel and not on fatty acids or proteins. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20IhQ2sEc_u-H8ODQ4DdTO4BnZkfRUs-_YjSoR4OS1RrAKK7Lw0QTyRZPKyee7aUJxaAKzHBasqNqX6QlGuNbZkSsCBiyfH-siLmz0dSyvx4Q5w-9IjuEjXTnxzRqpLEC8vqScv-drYME7HSrogONgu7yTl0pJL9x3CvdtL42L9PcjPoR2BdQ37b2YlWx/s4575/dreamstime_xl_31198403.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="4575" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20IhQ2sEc_u-H8ODQ4DdTO4BnZkfRUs-_YjSoR4OS1RrAKK7Lw0QTyRZPKyee7aUJxaAKzHBasqNqX6QlGuNbZkSsCBiyfH-siLmz0dSyvx4Q5w-9IjuEjXTnxzRqpLEC8vqScv-drYME7HSrogONgu7yTl0pJL9x3CvdtL42L9PcjPoR2BdQ37b2YlWx/w352-h134/dreamstime_xl_31198403.jpg" width="352" /></a></div>CANCER SCANNING<br />Most people who get cancer get a PET scan. A PET scan gives the person an IV dose of a glucose molecule that has a radioactive tag so the scanner can pick up where it goes. Now, because it's a glucose molecule and the cancer cells are utilizing glucose more than a healthy cell (and they take up glucose way better than a healthy cell) if you do this scan, the areas where the cancer lights up on that scan will give you a pretty good estimation of how much more glucose are they taking up than the healthy cells. Hence, if the cancer is in the liver, the cells in the liver will take up more than the non cancer areas. The scan measures the glucose uptake per cell. It records it as SUV or sugar uptake value. A normal are is SUV 1. In the cancer areas it can go from 5 or 10 to even fifty. This is a reflection of the glucose uptake and thus the rate of metabolism of the cancer cell. An SUV of 5 means the rate of growth is 5x the normal cell. This proves that these cancer cells are utilizing glucose a lot as their main source of fuel. <p></p><p>A STRATEGY THAT SAVES MORE LIVES<br />The brilliance of <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2023/07/ny-cancer-resource-alliance-is-proud-to.html">DONATO GARCIA SR.</a> was that you could trick the cancer cell into taking up things that weren't good for it if you were able to pair them with increased glucose. In order for glucose to get in a cell, it needs a door opener because there's a door where glucose goes in and that door needs a key. That key is INSULIN. In a healthy person, you eat some mashed potatoes (and) your blood sugar goes up. Insulin is released from your pancreas and it goes around the body and the bloodstream, then into the cells. It opens doors so that the blood sugar can go from your blood. So you eat the mashed potatoes and your blood sugar goes up, and the insulin is put into the blood stream and brings the sugar level back down. This is what normally happens all the time with eating. The way IPT works is that we actually give insulin to the fasting patient. This brings the blood sugar way down. This alone stresses the cancer cells as they are dependent on sugar being available. . </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgvbNnT7wx3DbgmzXABSyt14y9IRLVufDN-QIIX5s4C9F8FhsvRlDxToUvLWnqTi3zLMktFjOhTNVGMv2iIeHdbsxWVAMzhviFW0DudtdcUz8Tg114NznzQ0Nla8v91WVao_xv1f7ZAk02-eIHauq4HLwbJ1vmCsm2iRUUJ1p4KyUiJja_9AlMd5J4tU5/s1200/tcells-attach-cancer.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1200" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgvbNnT7wx3DbgmzXABSyt14y9IRLVufDN-QIIX5s4C9F8FhsvRlDxToUvLWnqTi3zLMktFjOhTNVGMv2iIeHdbsxWVAMzhviFW0DudtdcUz8Tg114NznzQ0Nla8v91WVao_xv1f7ZAk02-eIHauq4HLwbJ1vmCsm2iRUUJ1p4KyUiJja_9AlMd5J4tU5/s320/tcells-attach-cancer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Meanwhile, your other cells can utilize fatty acids, proteins and amino acids for fuel. So the insulin also opens up all the doors on these cancer cells. If we have a healthy cell next to the cancer cell, it's got one glucose door and it opens. The cancer cell (let's say) has 10 extra insulin receptors and opens up 10 doors. Now you induce the chemotherapy or anti-cancer therapies- and this can be done in VERY LITTLE AMOUNTS because you're going to deliver multiples of 10, 20, 50 times the drug to the cell that's got the open glucose doors. Because the doors are open, the treatment is put into the bloodstream, a bit of glucose is given, which then these cells suck up all the treatment you're giving them more efficiently. <p></p><p>Hence, the cancer cells get a massive hit and your (healthy) regular cells get only a little hit. By a 'little hit', this means practically nothing-- so insignificant that nobody loses their hair. We watch very carefully what the dosage is so that their immune system doesn't go down. Our goal is to try to kill cancer cells while preserving the immune system. The problem with full dose chemo is that they're killing healthy cells at the same rate as cancer cells. So hair loss, mouth ulcers, and suppression of red and white blood cells usually occurs. Even the best chemo drugs only kill about 80% of the cancer cells and the rest can live on. If the immune system of the patient gets very damaged by the therapy, then the cancer grows back and takes over. Most cancer patients do not die of their cancer, they die because they get infections and their immune system doesn't work. This traditional strategy has been used for 50 years with marginal success for long term quality and quantity of life. </p><p>(to be continued)</p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>EXTRA:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(19)30003-8/fulltext"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(19)30003-8/fulltext"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWg00Gx0dkZt7BSkAPfehE2ibbhW90nX87gA3IsCXNp2Z6jF7h0qvdzEsGmR36UmK6vZSsF7y-nPrwF_PtkjJZSCLdx2QOJRkb6Xcism0lVxueMyXo6NRjGWwMbe4eUmyLcmCc_RQ5kjGfbYdpbc7T6fJp0NY0SD6Bdi08ocvDdAB1g-Lnl7HKcQak-X-M/s4916/shutterstock_274896428.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4148" data-original-width="4916" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWg00Gx0dkZt7BSkAPfehE2ibbhW90nX87gA3IsCXNp2Z6jF7h0qvdzEsGmR36UmK6vZSsF7y-nPrwF_PtkjJZSCLdx2QOJRkb6Xcism0lVxueMyXo6NRjGWwMbe4eUmyLcmCc_RQ5kjGfbYdpbc7T6fJp0NY0SD6Bdi08ocvDdAB1g-Lnl7HKcQak-X-M/s320/shutterstock_274896428.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Source 1: The Lancet ONCOLOGY</div></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">INSULIN POTENTIATION THERAPY DEFINED</div></span></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><i>Insulin is responsible for cellular glucose uptake and mitogenic signalling cascades in cancer cells,1 and can promote cell proliferation, survival, invasiveness, angiogenesis, immunomodulation, and chemoresistance. Why, then, would some medical practitioners claim that the use of insulin and glucose can improve the outcomes of patients with cancer and facilitate cancer therapy de-escalation?</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: times; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; text-align: left;">IPT: A NEW CONCEPT IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE DISEASE</span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px; font-style: italic;">S G Ayre, D Perez Garcia y Bellon, D Perez Garcia Jr</span></div></span></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3526099/" style="font-family: times; font-style: normal;">Source: PUBMED/NIH-National Library of Medicine</a></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">"In insulin potentiation therapy the hormone insulin is used as an adjunct in the medical management of the chronic degenerative diseases including malignant neoplasia. In this, the recognized physiological action of insulin--that of increasing cell membrane permeability--is taken advantage of to potentiate the pharmacological actions of medications administered concurrently in the therapy. This potentiation occurs because of the heretofore unrecognized applicability of this membrane permeabilizing effect of insulin to a much wider range of tissues than is classically accepted, and further the observed effect of this permeabilizing phenomenon as it relates to drug molecules, most importantly the antineoplastic agents...."</span></div></div></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: times; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="font-size: 13.2px;"></p><p style="font-size: 13.2px;">(continued)</p><p style="font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></p></div><p>THE IPT EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT<br />There's very few clinics around that have been able to figure out this IPT strategy. A lot of doctors who go into integrated medicine have a hard time making it. Our clinic supports the expansion of this protocol to help other clinics understand and promote IPT. We help everyone understand the effective treatment modalities for these various things where you could educate doctors and save them 25 years of R&D. It took me about 25 years of seminars and expanded training and there's still so much to learn! I continue to explore if there's a better way to do what we're doing. </p><p>Within the next six months or so, we're putting together a package program where doctors can get a comprehensive course on IPT. I have two new doctors working with me in my clinic and in a matter of three months and I have them up and running. They're able to do what I'm doing with the same kind of success that I have had. This methodology can be duplicated. The overall intention of my program is to provide this for people where it's organized and accessible and so far, we have great success with it. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9V9a34Zq1E2RveRb7ApUozsMTTgqakes28h_e23RGVBZzIFumx2Nbpxeo8Fc75w1OHK8Ce7EaGM0Itttkvjm19fMmDStSObiLsIY0BIghB2x6zwYW2xJRsxOYv1MlC4VObxcxsy5Fe8tfKmNVEfl6VzjVpreFI61WeGbfu8-PDhtbVlbXGU0m4Fj-XOJB/s5616/shutterstock_171523838.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="5616" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9V9a34Zq1E2RveRb7ApUozsMTTgqakes28h_e23RGVBZzIFumx2Nbpxeo8Fc75w1OHK8Ce7EaGM0Itttkvjm19fMmDStSObiLsIY0BIghB2x6zwYW2xJRsxOYv1MlC4VObxcxsy5Fe8tfKmNVEfl6VzjVpreFI61WeGbfu8-PDhtbVlbXGU0m4Fj-XOJB/w236-h157/shutterstock_171523838.jpg" width="236" /></a></div>Our protocol involves taking blood from the patient and sending it to the RGCC laboratory in Greece and they can test to see which therapies will kill the cancer cells the best.. Here, we can be alerted to the weaknesses of the patient's specific cancer cell. The test includes all the major chemo drugs and newer immune drugs and also natural substances like vitamin C, garlic, curcumin, etc. it takes the guess work out of which therapy will be the most effective. It also gives us the answers about how you can get to it, the chemo drugs we need and how you can block glucose getting in. From here, you'll know how you can block or turn on its anti-cancer chromosomes. Now you have a whole bunch of things hitting these cells at the same time. <p></p><p>Patients get IPT once a week. To this is added IV vitamin C, ozone with methylene blue, pulsed magnetic field, hyperbaric oxygen With over 20 different treatments, the cancer cells are now in a panic -- and the cells are now thinking "I can't figure this out, I'm gonna die". I believe this is the winning strategy that outperforms traditional approaches in most cases. I think the best therapy is a combination of these various modalities, which most of them are immune supportive of our own immune system and attack cancer cells. </p><p>MORE TRUTHS ABOUT CANCER<br />You can't kill cancer with just carrot juice or Kelly enzymes for most people. These cancers are super smart. They have the most sophisticated methods of figuring out how to survive in the face of what you're doing. This is one of the big failures of regular chemotherapy-- it's a one trick pony. The oncologist commonly says, “It doesn't matter what you eat, it doesn't matter what your stress level is, it doesn't matter, what vitamins you take—“you just take this chemotherapy and we're going to save you". This has hardly been a winning strategy for most people. We do integrative oncology, which means we take the best of the pharmaceuticals and the best from nature and in combination we get the best results.</p><p style="text-align: center;"># # #</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9fqvti4Q_3yG3Z6LwW0PCk_Dl8C2AwTI5iF02QMKMGhbOWQSvmrYIiBVibaC6r8AgUekC330ei7UZAfo3sh5LAvm1-DdcLGBgwOVAVfv7I4_XRMQe1fMAJLXS8XzfP-lBn7mmWwGuJ-ORbdfT_ntfr49cKru1CBSDVfV36qdvrXLQ0yaGRpKMpBpmd7d/s544/348256402_164851976532707_2628105739434923050_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="544" height="59" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9fqvti4Q_3yG3Z6LwW0PCk_Dl8C2AwTI5iF02QMKMGhbOWQSvmrYIiBVibaC6r8AgUekC330ei7UZAfo3sh5LAvm1-DdcLGBgwOVAVfv7I4_XRMQe1fMAJLXS8XzfP-lBn7mmWwGuJ-ORbdfT_ntfr49cKru1CBSDVfV36qdvrXLQ0yaGRpKMpBpmd7d/w59-h59/348256402_164851976532707_2628105739434923050_n.jpg" width="59" /></a></i></div><i>Dr. David Minkoff is an American physician and best selling author. He is the co-founder and medical director of <a href="https://www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com/">LifeWorks Wellness Center</a> and a regular speaker at numerous conferences on health, wellness, Lyme disease, ozone therapy, alternative cancer treatment, and autoimmune diseases. <a href="https://www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com/who-is-dr-david-minkoff-md.html">(see Dr. Minkoff's complete bio)</a></i><p></p><p> </p><p></p><hr /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">News Extra:</span></b></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ov4z_nm7aEswMIBNdIFmrxXiDasysrxoj2QY6wB5AWN86q67OZYK0yoVg2ZeCFEXFdzs-BjqAm3FMq6cqd28Vr4wIQ-9XAqPhH2zSeRHz9N2lDKlPREh8pdDbh8VYS8WKMCnL3DLwBFQNKfcoWGInGaew89o9cDUBrJx_Skv0TO1qRJ0NtQhSI7ve_Et/s467/LOGO1.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="86" data-original-width="467" height="31" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ov4z_nm7aEswMIBNdIFmrxXiDasysrxoj2QY6wB5AWN86q67OZYK0yoVg2ZeCFEXFdzs-BjqAm3FMq6cqd28Vr4wIQ-9XAqPhH2zSeRHz9N2lDKlPREh8pdDbh8VYS8WKMCnL3DLwBFQNKfcoWGInGaew89o9cDUBrJx_Skv0TO1qRJ0NtQhSI7ve_Et/w169-h31/LOGO1.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://meetourcrusaders.blogspot.com/2023/05/meet-prenuvo-advanced-full-body-mri-for.html">MEET PRENUVO: ADVANCED FULL BODY MRI FOR CANCER SCREENING & MONITORING</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://meetourcrusaders.blogspot.com/2023/05/meet-prenuvo-advanced-full-body-mri-for.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="741" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZY1QkjycmAvFfMOa2KzMY0su1IIjmqnJvcZTqCR3rASXXiE3jkSnLp8z7aEDMNxa5D6aRsxmFGXK09NRuAx_WQHOzKM-JwiTo_eXsPo9tsc9lswMysaXhKhOTiSvkqURw1M6dVxqPaiVbcJptHCBk25oIdfvlQDv4_HD3amk7hNgTrOH9P0xYutcqKcvj/w255-h128/prenuvo-insert.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>On April 20, NYCRA NEWS conducted a special interview with DR. RAJ ATTARIWALA, Nuclear Medicine Radiologist, PhD Biomedical Engineer and Founding Radiologist of Prenuvo. Known commonly as "Dr. Raj", he shares his commitment to improving on the current state of modalities in cancer diagnostics by offering advancements on the performance, range and design of our current MRI technology. "In simplistic terms, having a full-body access comports to the fact that everything is connected in one way or another. Tumor cells start somewhere, but they can spread almost anywhere they want. If we find a cancer in stage one (which usually means confined to the organ of origin) what happens afterwards is to ask if it is IN FACT confined to that organ, or if it has spread somewhere else. This is called staging." (<a href="https://meetourcrusaders.blogspot.com/2023/05/meet-prenuvo-advanced-full-body-mri-for.html">See full feature</a>)<div>* Extra: Video interviews with <a href="https://meetourcrusaders.blogspot.com/2023/05/meet-prenuvo-advanced-full-body-mri-for.html">MedTech Reporter Dr. Robert Bard + Prenuvo Founder/CEO Andrew Lacy</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><hr /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_ADYTC06l1PRVrp7fVG9dftJ_8fHx6P1eNYyia8_C37qFebXHrikuM8haj9T07laZKJv6ZS-k2WSwZ1d3wSdctAjcq8mvXGvAatg0nnVJyd_bn7aplmqhC4jFjB3Z-vXvsJTQx6nz9utgne__F-xmnK4FbP-D8Z7-yGIS12daVM19NqThXt-vcIjjOhJ/s200/NEWS1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="53" data-original-width="200" height="36" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_ADYTC06l1PRVrp7fVG9dftJ_8fHx6P1eNYyia8_C37qFebXHrikuM8haj9T07laZKJv6ZS-k2WSwZ1d3wSdctAjcq8mvXGvAatg0nnVJyd_bn7aplmqhC4jFjB3Z-vXvsJTQx6nz9utgne__F-xmnK4FbP-D8Z7-yGIS12daVM19NqThXt-vcIjjOhJ/w136-h36/NEWS1.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2023/07/ny-cancer-resource-alliance-is-proud-to.html"></a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2023/08/spotlight-dr-donato-perez-garcia.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="118" data-original-width="176" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mDGI1eZkad5UNVXSgUkmS-GFJNXk3HASKBuygt4yZBkMM71Bnbnm0UQg3H0w0jxGF_P2IolX0Lq_avOMiHhiHvswHRBjvSyphZCRNz_7y3_NOvDMIfg418aDxUGeiyS1ND8lMtZQeRw92qJQdez6t7N1DnBXdXUdWiKTNzDbOMrQdiv37hKHrQlVCQbu/s1600/35.png" width="176" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">A LEGACY OFCANCER THERAPY POTENTIATION<br /></span>The NY Cancer Resource Alliance is proud to honor the work of <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2023/08/spotlight-dr-donato-perez-garcia.html">Dr. Donato Pérez García </a>- leading global expert in IPT/IPTLD (Insulin Potentiation therapy)- a bioregenerative medical procedure. Dr. Donato has been practicing the IPT protocol since 1983 and is a current and active physician in Tijuana, Mexico. He is Certified in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy. He is also a Member, Advisor and Professor of the Medical College for Regenerative Medicine. He focused his research on the expansion of cancer treatment, arthritic conditions and an array of chronic illnesses since founded by two prior generations of his forefathers in the 50's. <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2023/08/spotlight-dr-donato-perez-garcia.html">See his exclusive interview available only on NYCRA NEWS.</a><p></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><br /></div></div><div><br /><hr /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMd0XkS0pNInTRT1gwyRRtghnMVJD6k9h5hlkdR-3G7Zo6DYUCTbH96ELK0zUBj28hIywfzCOJ8i_WSotCECBrUJTOW8nUiQ1-Dktxr3jx-wP1qZhL5JfdJ8NXBm3f5q6qMt-eW6NlXVaqPAXvia1SEu0P-ka0lDEi1ibe9ceDFks2rQtPC4mP_A3giZr/s633/VDEO-EXTRA.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="633" height="23" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMd0XkS0pNInTRT1gwyRRtghnMVJD6k9h5hlkdR-3G7Zo6DYUCTbH96ELK0zUBj28hIywfzCOJ8i_WSotCECBrUJTOW8nUiQ1-Dktxr3jx-wP1qZhL5JfdJ8NXBm3f5q6qMt-eW6NlXVaqPAXvia1SEu0P-ka0lDEi1ibe9ceDFks2rQtPC4mP_A3giZr/w114-h23/VDEO-EXTRA.jpg" width="114" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYdamN43-70&t=4s&ab_channel=Awareness4acure" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1261" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3BpDVReYVxujitxhhPa_5b7WetIkI9l4Bw7v6bN8Q40l8yWTI7jiijUQdQpiykkMO6Q4uKWX6gQT4GAe5DXuBRf7awP-E4EqlmViV5CtVnHF5DWWcqo5kMkI-LWcHACPMfRcs1v_9iuvaPyGxBIxLAAoBmfvpUVn6QW2Wj9Pwypik38cQVwUHme82M5U/w170-h95/STOFF.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>ONCO-IMMUNOLOGY (Originally posted Jun 27, 2019 @ <a href="http://rescuesupporters.org/">The First Responders Cancer Awareness TV</a>) WESTBURY — NYCRA (NY Cancer Resource Alliance) and the First Responders Cancer Awareness group presents Part 3 of our program: "A REVIEW OF ALL CANCERS". Host "Cousin" Sal Banchitta, ret. FDNY brings you our "Walking Cancer Encyclopedia" - <a href="https://drjessestoff.com/">Dr. Jesse Stoff</a> who presents the world of cancer care in a way that's easy-to follow and helps us understand our body's Immune System. Dr. Stoff is a world-renowned speaker and published author about this topic and is one of NYCRA's top clinical advisors and technical authorities in the field of Cancer Solutions. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYdamN43-70&t=4s&ab_channel=Awareness4acure">(See full video interview)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><hr /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXFkJ9tI6Xs&ab_channel=BARDCANCERCENTER" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="138" data-original-width="242" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XUsi__BGBGaOLHGA7CWzvSCHuZc1F7QC7I7304w_NJ4AY2L7VYPjCRS55BzuT9ushntqfwQErA17FmNbuu-D7mHvRU72TWhmOCDesy9vNTrLHYph_CLyTQM55mZG07fUmX6emihhbPFxnXrSkT-G9NMEQKyN0UMxtWJh_41xx_Jk14ECyev22Zn0FUyR/w173-h99/marvin11.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXFkJ9tI6Xs&ab_channel=BARDCANCERCENTER">BREAST CANCER IN MEN- IT'S REAL!</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">10/8/2021- SYNDICATED NEWS (Pix-CH11): Breast Cancer Awareness (Presented by: Marvin Scott) Veteran journalist and recipient of 11 prestigious Emmy awards for journalistic achievement, Marvin Scott presents one of the most under-reported cancers in America: MALE BREAST CANCER. In collaboration with the Male Breast Cancer Coalition, Mr. Scott interviews survivors and clinical cancer imaging expert, NYC's own Dr. Robert Bard- who uncovers the scientific analysis and scanning options of this insidious disease that's rising in numbers. Mr. Scott has entrusted the expertise of Dr. Bard on prior health news reports including Melanoma, Skin Cancer and Prostate Cancer. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXFkJ9tI6Xs&ab_channel=BARDCANCERCENTER">(See Video)</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><hr /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="407" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14L8KiPkBqzlfE-zg7JuOIO0uEFhFqNon4991TivH6URdIQEPGnKvaDrwQTYiPl3Ha2vGzRYQvsdGz2kCuPkL3jtXvssrWE2w1XyGeNy2V2LLCuA-zg1RAytY680joz5hoLY35RvvTFJLGlizo7W1FGPqpyMB4-OjZEdQDE14-baw2JBsSrrXU33ndU_v/w177-h99/capp.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/">DENSE BREAST NEWS: 2023</a><br />Originally published: 1/19-2023- The ARE YOU DENSE ADVOCACY committee continues to recognize the importance of patients receiving their own personal medical information and directs the Food and Drug Administration to ensure that mammography reports and summaries received by patients and their providers include appropriate information about breast density specified by the Secretary, including, at a minimum, the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, the qualitative assessment of the provider who interpreted the mammogram, and a reminder to patients that individuals with dense breast tissue should talk with their providers if they have any questions or concerns about their summary. From a prior report (3/28/2019) the Department of Health and Human Services, the FDA announced changes to the MQSA <a href="https://www.areyoudenseadvocacy.org/news/map-all-pink">(Mammography Quality Standards Act) to include reporting of dense breast tissue to the patient</a>- by and large, thanks to the Are You Dense Advocacy, Inc. <a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/">(see complete feature)</a></div></div></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: x-small;">Copyright Notice: The materials provided on this website/web-based article are copyrighted and the intellectual property of the publishers/producers (The NY Cancer Resource Alliance/IntermediaWorx inc. and The AngioFoundation). It is provided publicly strictly for informational purposes within non-commercial use and not for purposes of resale, distribution, public display or performance. 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It recurred and metastasized in the lungs in 2017 then traveled to the brain in 2020. Throughout this time, she was driven to advocate for research and awareness. She joined the fundraising for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. She then became a best-selling author for her book, "The Diary of Nalie." She became a popular influencer in social media with her video shorts and her inspirational blog writings to countless audiences and subscribers. She also kickstarted a movement about alternative therapies including her experiences with Prof. Toy and his protocols for Neurostimulation. Nalie took to researching for the many answers to cancer, including her final trip to New York City when she met with <a href="https://drrobertbard.com/">Dr. Robert Bard</a>, pioneer cancer diagnostic imaging specialist who supported her mission to learn about non-invasive modalities.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">According to Prof. Toy, Nalie was a "lovable force of nature" when it came to her love for live and those around her. "In our clinic, Nalie's treatment was always in Room #3- so it was fitting that this would become the permanent NALIE's LOUNGE. To say the least, Nalie had a special way of 'conquering' hearts wherever she went. She brought joy and laughter in our clinic-- often pranking me in the most creative ways just to get me to laugh. I saw this healing power of laughter as medicine for us both- and was the driving force of our 24-7 mission to keep her from the pain of her medical treatments."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeKAgUUbDhTy8KAM-yk0jxsOOOOdQkccLw5DVnqGn9999TIgXhpQfYNBdcmsES_bwmAM70MZlkCCn5PUK8zmadWEAmj2xeuZHREMaKLBtcHr7-6bUDjxYKXMVCF_ToWZT5R6nxlg3EDhRwIDgeZMAy3gieZlj3CMbzQvQ7TREd0rBe0DN2-8PcP0CVA/s789/art2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="789" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeKAgUUbDhTy8KAM-yk0jxsOOOOdQkccLw5DVnqGn9999TIgXhpQfYNBdcmsES_bwmAM70MZlkCCn5PUK8zmadWEAmj2xeuZHREMaKLBtcHr7-6bUDjxYKXMVCF_ToWZT5R6nxlg3EDhRwIDgeZMAy3gieZlj3CMbzQvQ7TREd0rBe0DN2-8PcP0CVA/w493-h240/art2.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Agustin family is establishing a foundation in Nalie's spirit- as part of their inspired mission to pursue continued education, awareness and support for cancer research. "... there's a lot of people that are still referencing back to her YouTube videos and her Instagram for inspiration- both cancer victims and those haven't been affected by cancer", stated Nalie's brother Justin from a private interview. "Nalie was able to motivate and inspire a lot of people and change lives. It is this legacy that we shall keep alive to continue making a difference all over the world!" </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The micro-gallery at NALIE's LOUNGE is open for private viewing for Prof. Toy's clients and Nalie's many friends and family. It is a rotating showcase of Nalie's photos, pages from her journal, her artwork and other memorabilia from her life. Prof. Toy mentions creating an entire multimedia showcase area playing some of Nalie's most autobiographical videos "that will take you into her journey and her beautiful world."</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"># # #</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhonigS7yOpjEQKtl0YQtb6hbfRRsishw5_NwYUVaVk1oY1mMy8IrH1wxi12H33LKw6rUJR6n_NHA_ID6pUwv81OwcCj7XCocxH79mNndSJYIxQ3XE4HMgdyI7x5keTnIIwWbOTySqLvKJ7Dng5fpt1DJHrdxlGyiodH26KjErxkBojhsjmvKQc0T9ag/s633/VDEO-EXTRA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="633" height="31" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhonigS7yOpjEQKtl0YQtb6hbfRRsishw5_NwYUVaVk1oY1mMy8IrH1wxi12H33LKw6rUJR6n_NHA_ID6pUwv81OwcCj7XCocxH79mNndSJYIxQ3XE4HMgdyI7x5keTnIIwWbOTySqLvKJ7Dng5fpt1DJHrdxlGyiodH26KjErxkBojhsjmvKQc0T9ag/w159-h31/VDEO-EXTRA.jpg" width="159" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">"The Diary of Nalie" - AVAILABLE NOW!</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y2rWT-_bmGw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><span class="xn-location" face="Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #373737; font-size: 16px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); border: 0px; color: #0f0f0f; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #0f0f0f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">And in the midst of it all… she launched her first book: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUg1NlBiajZjaHNwY0NvN2NFMGV2MFZBWmVMd3xBQ3Jtc0trOVFaREw3dlkyUnc2ZnlGZ1p5SmpNYVZHY0FhZTJrRF9KV1hkbk9xSjZzVV9oUGRZcjlKbEk5V2RmQzZmb3JoNWU3Q3hCVjZzX1MyZFFlMHFUWjVFUFFQM1JOZUtXa2RQTGloU1NKRWw0STVqUy1EYw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediaryofnalie.com%2F&v=Y2rWT-_bmGw" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" style="cursor: pointer; display: var(--yt-endpoint-display,inline-block); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; overflow-wrap: var(--yt-endpoint-word-wrap,none); text-decoration: var(--yt-endpoint-text-regular-decoration,none); word-break: var(--yt-endpoint-word-break,none);" target="_blank">http://www.thediaryofnalie.com</a></div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); border: 0px; color: #0f0f0f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="font-size: 14px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Nalie unlocks passages in her diary for you to discover her most profound life lessons and reflections learned throughout her journey thriving with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her deep soul writing takes you on an emotional roller coaster and unveils ways to navigate a journey filled with uncertainty, challenges, setbacks and, more importantly, extraordinary comebacks. The Diary of Nalie is more than a memoir: It is an ode to personal growth – a poetic piece empowering you to live your most meaningful and purposeful life, no matter what you’re going through.”</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #0f0f0f; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON AMAZON | Audible coming soon! </span></span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thediaryofnalie" spellcheck="false" style="cursor: pointer; 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margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="post-header" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 10.8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-186126480298803222" itemprop="description articleBody" style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 660px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hi7iEU5C61pA4STLifKOAPNs-_LKrjAPOETJNsxqj_HT5PAVl2UpQejYu4yUGWSaYpzLQOWukbuOt9QN7pDn_eObEAo1isifID27wHDxv70D_4Ik4OrFk_BQws4ZMBGl4Wz9GWqBDt84CvMAWvW3RVkJ__k7QjlEAd4utnAsFZ-EWVT43s2aEr-83Q/s1513/ayd-pinkmap-notext.png" style="clear: right; color: #1177cc; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1513" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hi7iEU5C61pA4STLifKOAPNs-_LKrjAPOETJNsxqj_HT5PAVl2UpQejYu4yUGWSaYpzLQOWukbuOt9QN7pDn_eObEAo1isifID27wHDxv70D_4Ik4OrFk_BQws4ZMBGl4Wz9GWqBDt84CvMAWvW3RVkJ__k7QjlEAd4utnAsFZ-EWVT43s2aEr-83Q/s320/ayd-pinkmap-notext.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">1/19-2023- The ARE YOU DENSE ADVOCACY committee continues to recognize the importance of patients receiving their own personal medical information and directs the Food and Drug Administration to ensure that mammography reports and summaries received by patients and their providers include appropriate information about breast density specified by the Secretary, including, at a minimum, the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, the qualitative assessment of the provider who interpreted the mammogram, and a reminder to patients that individuals with dense breast tissue should talk with their providers if they have any questions or concerns about their summary. From a prior report (3/28/2019) the Department of Health and Human Services, the FDA announced changes to the <b>MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act</b>) to include reporting of dense breast tissue to the patient- by and large, thanks to the Are You Dense Advocacy, Inc. Today, [1]</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; color: #222222; float: right; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMj51r5mSn1Ikr6TDBR-9UfEodGqh_Xg1xYnoighw0pufOL4nAu04mC6x6UiByZQQS1yAYUfPySuHk9lBSkwZAu_y_ewrR13E8Zbz2gkFDwYl8cCDqVe0dEzdRwHS6z7XoiUONAfwAcHnXtiWwJY_J_zlIEHYQjIHJhvQ23e8HRCKsn3zRoBGiAo2ew/s842/20221019_102757.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #1177cc; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="710" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMj51r5mSn1Ikr6TDBR-9UfEodGqh_Xg1xYnoighw0pufOL4nAu04mC6x6UiByZQQS1yAYUfPySuHk9lBSkwZAu_y_ewrR13E8Zbz2gkFDwYl8cCDqVe0dEzdRwHS6z7XoiUONAfwAcHnXtiWwJY_J_zlIEHYQjIHJhvQ23e8HRCKsn3zRoBGiAo2ew/w188-h222/20221019_102757.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="188" /></span></i></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10.56px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: times;">Joe Cappello / Are You Dense? Foundation</span></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: times;">According to a 12/13/2022 press release, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and award-winning journalist Katie Couric introduced their legislation, the Find It Early Act. This bill would ensure all health insurance plans cover screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds and MRIs with no cost-sharing. “It means a great deal to me to join Katie Couric, Congressman Fitzpatrick, and all of the breast cancer advocates here to talk about what we must do to detect breast cancer early and save women’s lives,” said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. “As we all know, when it comes to surviving cancer, early detection is key – as 99 percent of women who receive an early diagnosis survive it. That is why today I am introducing the Find It Early Act, which would mandate all insurance providers to cover additional screenings including diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and breast MRIs, with no cost-sharing.” “At DenseBreast-info we hear from women all the time who find out they have dense breasts and that they would benefit from additional screening, but then discover they have to navigate getting approvals from their insurance providers - and begina frustrating cycle of phone calls, denials, appeals and more phone calls,” said JoAnn Pushkin, Executive Director of DenseBreast-info, Inc. “The Find it Early Act will help ensure that when a woman is told that her mammogram might not be enough – she will not have to struggle to pay for additional imaging, orchoose between household bills and a recommended test, or spread the cost of an MRI over one year, and skip the next year because the cost of the exam has strained her budget.”</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"># # #</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><hr /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAv-2qxmiq7WzIKoCxdychzh_LCw4RFJxNf51Zw0rJexbHA4Iho70DOeiD3HVCsoPglCtoJfVvTUUU8ENWbu_a2S_p7GFNZvPh5BQycO7_APwIMv2eZF26SC8Bz3faxyhIqmSVHVxwxG9PpwixcbvTvvNCycQPGU7GOtjegXDafHbvpNz8RLA0NHRH/s1222/INBOX%20103698.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #33aaff; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1126" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAv-2qxmiq7WzIKoCxdychzh_LCw4RFJxNf51Zw0rJexbHA4Iho70DOeiD3HVCsoPglCtoJfVvTUUU8ENWbu_a2S_p7GFNZvPh5BQycO7_APwIMv2eZF26SC8Bz3faxyhIqmSVHVxwxG9PpwixcbvTvvNCycQPGU7GOtjegXDafHbvpNz8RLA0NHRH/w139-h151/INBOX%20103698.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="139" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">10/14/2022<b>‐ MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL KNIGHTHOOD - CLINICAL PIONEER OR </b></span><b>JAMES BOND?</b><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b>- </b> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">In a recent correspondence, IPHA NEWS caught up with Prof. Joseph Toy in a recent travel to SPAIN and French Riviera, where Marquis jean Michel Pacrazi, descendant of King Theodore awarded him the Black Eagle Knighthood (a top level honor among Royalties) as the Emperor of the Imperial order of China. This royal invitation adds to Prof. Toy's impressive collection of royal appointments including a decoration by the Queen of England (2013) for his work in PTSD named the Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers issued by the Governor General of Canada (2016) and the exalted “Peace on Earth Award” in 2013 by Grand Prieuré Russe de l'Ordre de Malte (Order of Malta). </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;">Video News Release: Innovations in Early Detection</span></span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/L0pamDrNkcU" style="clear: left; color: #1177cc; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="675" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEsrTrerDihfzSpphpy0m2C0Ul3pmQrrdQafS8K38mtCoL-qB2c6RP9I8Djy-q_uHKhwhRKbAIajiPz_9WqoW_wdkHZBWydN1QE6gzVYIEWWvMfoheQdrxw9stMaHDs9pcqoZ-yfqLTSMtDR7yG2F6gyaPHC6MUV4NULnjeXMuOy425oqVmw11hjceQ/s320/Screenshot%2001-19-2023%2009.11.06.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">"Are You Dense?" Foundation Co-founder Joe Cappello joins the medical diagnostic community to promote the "Get Checked Now!" campaign. Dr. Robert Bard from the Bard Cancer Center (NYC) supports supplemental imaging including the 3D Doppler Ultrasound scanner to offer dense breast detection. This video presents some of the latest advancements in ultrasound features to detect tumors through dense breast tissue- reportedly a significant challenge with mammograms. </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mEVD9UCyq5DlYhDAQHPW9EtuUKDovPjmL5rcvA_srdzWTDNQvlZYgE7YWrXJHmo060Yk8hY7FNeqWgxmRzKLYFqcu1jPFgLEdL0P6qqo4lQCpL1mNpL6K5q7f2oXFH2gwqJL9fsRAO0HPHW_H2MkSPrVB3En_JgIEokXcykdB6orcjlT3KuepQymiw/s198/NEWS.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="55" data-original-width="198" height="37" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mEVD9UCyq5DlYhDAQHPW9EtuUKDovPjmL5rcvA_srdzWTDNQvlZYgE7YWrXJHmo060Yk8hY7FNeqWgxmRzKLYFqcu1jPFgLEdL0P6qqo4lQCpL1mNpL6K5q7f2oXFH2gwqJL9fsRAO0HPHW_H2MkSPrVB3En_JgIEokXcykdB6orcjlT3KuepQymiw/w133-h37/NEWS.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0d3k5ZzCxh8zyfT8JvKdWMWjmsySF3m7M8x2igqnJHZY5fz6HZZW-efVJ5RrijWiqyWAxkzQGjUUazGsxQLSDb_MbXkSbvioYRG2iasXophVHRag8descsCY_eBpA8olOr3qDsw7iZG9oTTuaiNHXYuKRm25ilkm6OdPdkAdef97V2l77MJyEtbibA/s240/dreamstime_xs_128003350.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #33aaff; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="164" data-original-width="240" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0d3k5ZzCxh8zyfT8JvKdWMWjmsySF3m7M8x2igqnJHZY5fz6HZZW-efVJ5RrijWiqyWAxkzQGjUUazGsxQLSDb_MbXkSbvioYRG2iasXophVHRag8descsCY_eBpA8olOr3qDsw7iZG9oTTuaiNHXYuKRm25ilkm6OdPdkAdef97V2l77MJyEtbibA/w143-h98/dreamstime_xs_128003350.jpg" style="background: transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="143" /></a></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">10/25/2022- </span><a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2022/10/guided-meditation-for-newbies.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">HEALING, STRESS AND THE PARASYMPATHETIC SYSTEM: </a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">Analyzing STRESS & ANXIETY from a holistic point of view means identifying the body’s interconnected systems (ie. circulatory, cardiovascular, nervous, lymphatic, endocrine etc.) and its many touch points for stimulation. This analysis should also offer a comprehensive breakdown of the body's HEALING capacity- which includes our hormones, digestive system, immune system, brain, heart-- all the way down to our cells and mitochondria. Stress is part of life, and comes in many forms including physical, emotional, mental and environmental. Foods we eat, unhealthy relationships, difficulties at work, toxins in our environment, even poor posture or lack of sunshine can all create stress on our bodies. (</span><a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2022/10/guided-meditation-for-newbies.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">See complete report by: Dr. Roberta Kline</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">)</span></div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sponsor</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://prevention101.org/nutrigenomics.html" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="1096" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NGIFO4mMI_7dj6pihoulhwIZvu1BWjwIe33NWLXXSvLaLagNQ0sTQ3iGqAEoAsM0umQrwpnh414iR-Us5k_MqN6PzBZUaUCaY4vszV44r1BzOvqCx2qc1cTVb-PQ63jrzcKpjU3cxdnMpgHa4VgKLkrWqhUPrlXaXOFYX_Di__U-matVnZaYU2T1Cw/w668-h88/for-web.jpg" width="668" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="background-color: white; font: 22px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><p></p></div></span></h3>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-26646923276389298872022-06-15T07:08:00.033-07:002023-02-26T22:07:20.695-08:00MedTech Integration for Real-Time Ortho Solutions<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eawcQrhFFkA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">To see complete series, <a href="http://www.bardtechreviews.com/desktop.html">visit: MEDTECH REVIEWS</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">NON-INVASIVE MOVEMENT & ELECTROMAGNETIC STIMULATORS</span><br />By: Josh T. Schueller, PT</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRjR7Y3HZtgVYTetJfrWNL04UdQ3Ul0cfmOepWncEFEVyU5NRPfFpl92JyrqYdqUCyBJ7rgSoA0ukAOMgSDlTE-vJ_aqlJjBdvYYD4nsjcFUmyx4KVehsVBDFLmPPeoL_oxhe-2dmi_vP7XTO1O6CtToTjTNvh0V1DSODC7skPWC9Ueev8kG0dtU1WA/s494/PAIN.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="494" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRjR7Y3HZtgVYTetJfrWNL04UdQ3Ul0cfmOepWncEFEVyU5NRPfFpl92JyrqYdqUCyBJ7rgSoA0ukAOMgSDlTE-vJ_aqlJjBdvYYD4nsjcFUmyx4KVehsVBDFLmPPeoL_oxhe-2dmi_vP7XTO1O6CtToTjTNvh0V1DSODC7skPWC9Ueev8kG0dtU1WA/w169-h153/PAIN.jpg" width="169" /></a>March 22, 2022 – In a joint effort between clinical advisors of the <a href="https://painhealersgroup.org/">Integrative Pain Healers Alliance</a> and producers of <a href="http://www.bardtechreviews.com/desktop.html">MedTech Reviews</a>, a unique research project was recently launched to support Athletic Injuries. The program is comprised of a multi-discipline strategy merging the benefits of medical imaging with orthopedic treatment has launched a comprehensive image guided sports care study at Bard Diagnostic Imaging Center (NYC). </p><p><a href="https://drrobertbard.com/">Dr. Robert Bard</a>, chief radiologist and tech analyst is a life-long advocate of non-invasive diagnostic and treatment modalities and has amassed some of the most recognized scanning and therapeutic solutions. His "synchronized care" design is part of his brainchild to unite pre-existing compatible technologies to streamline patient care efficiency.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0N6U8P-6JrUXi3bMPk2yGDj0B0lHRz_uVDJmO79-iRklU0kHWki8UzPVXmACFMf0X0pdrQ1ZUbZZGixzw9gtYvqUxdOysehjZ1mEGEp8tADCIvJ9K5DP3csBpq4ju7NtWBRsBWMjaft8Fvag_ZPWSfj0oKYWybIm1EqY-1B5cR1LYw68sALpL86Rpw/s3568/aurawell-box.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3568" data-original-width="2964" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0N6U8P-6JrUXi3bMPk2yGDj0B0lHRz_uVDJmO79-iRklU0kHWki8UzPVXmACFMf0X0pdrQ1ZUbZZGixzw9gtYvqUxdOysehjZ1mEGEp8tADCIvJ9K5DP3csBpq4ju7NtWBRsBWMjaft8Fvag_ZPWSfj0oKYWybIm1EqY-1B5cR1LYw68sALpL86Rpw/w192-h231/aurawell-box.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><div>In 2015, Dr. Oz aired a program about an "invisible treatment" for chronic pain designed to "change the practice of medicine"- casting a wave of commercial attention to the patient community desperate for pain relief- and hope for the reversal of pain-related ailments. <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-is-pemf-therapy-pulsed.html">Pulsed Elecromagnetic Field Therapy or PEMF</a> is the induction of electromagnetic fields to promote the synthesis of cellular, muscular and skeletal matrix [1]. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) provide a non-invasive, safe, and easy method to treat and rehabilitate a growing list of health issues. The therapeutic theory behind this innovation is designed to affect the body at the extracellular level- imposing the ability to transduce or separate mechanical charge to electrical energy. This has been reported to affect the alignment and physical properties of tissues & cell nutrition toward the healing process.[2] Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and magnetic therapy presents a major increase in research attention in the past decade for its ability to directly treat the site of injury. [3] - (<a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2021/09/what-is-pemf-therapy-pulsed.html">see complete article</a>)<p></p><p>Since then, other non-invasive devices have entered the market for a wide range of symptoms and health issues, including: RF (Radiofrequency) Therapy, <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2021/10/medtech-reviews-2-introducing-tms.html">TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)</a>, <a href="https://ipha-news.blogspot.com/2022/03/essentials-on-shockwave-technology-for.html">Shockwave Therapy</a> and Cold Laser therapy- to name a few.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQMWzANG1GrUJ9M2KECjNi0oJDcJ2KlyQITqaW_WGBUASDywFmUj88WaIhsLzz662qXiqw-XyK_7MCMyCFKhUGPiLjIF6vPQfLTAukwECpftVGyXsMI6oI5Cw5gUBxNKuFvqcA8vmL3UUg4vZIT-y6gVcm8nL0gJx76TOw_uyootSDyyMVI28j5VDYQA/s748/2boxes.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="748" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQMWzANG1GrUJ9M2KECjNi0oJDcJ2KlyQITqaW_WGBUASDywFmUj88WaIhsLzz662qXiqw-XyK_7MCMyCFKhUGPiLjIF6vPQfLTAukwECpftVGyXsMI6oI5Cw5gUBxNKuFvqcA8vmL3UUg4vZIT-y6gVcm8nL0gJx76TOw_uyootSDyyMVI28j5VDYQA/s320/2boxes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>SYNCHRONIZED IMAGING OF TREATMENT PROGRESS</b><br />For Dr. Bard, real-time monitoring efficacy of treatment not new. Since the global expansion of ultrasound imaging technology in the medical community (early 1970's), Dr. Bard predicted the future in diagnostic care and clinical research studies to comport with safe, non-radiation and portable alternatives. The idea of using sound waves to read hemodynamics (blood flow) to quantifiably measure and detect tumors, inflammatory skin diseases, deep organ disorders, musculoskeletal injuries is what he considers "data gathering at its finest".<p></p><p>Dr. Bard aligned with physiatrists from the realm of functional medicine to explore and refine what he aims to propose to be the next stage of evolution for imaging. “Combining the functions of real-time monitoring of ultrasound with these regenerative stimulators, we are able to see their immediate effects on the body. With enough stress testing, we have proven that we have 100% compatibility (and no signal disruption) between the ultrasound probes while scanning the areas under electronic treatment- or vice-versa. This is great news because our tests are of the body’s biometric response on a micro level- and these treatment devices all have some complex magnetic signals and emitters that may conflict with sound waves”, states Dr. Bard.</p><p>With the support of <a href="https://360healthalert.blogspot.com/2022/02/ny-cancer-alliance-to-launch-first.html">Dr. Noelle Cutter</a> (bioclinical researcher & professional triathlete) and program director Lennard Gettz, the most current version of this data-gathering and reporting program was approved in April, 2021 in a 6-month performance study of the effects of wearable neurostimulation technology <a href="https://bardcancercenter.blogspot.com/2021/04/axiobionics-report-part-1-tester-device.html">(called Axiobionics)- see report.</a></p><p><br /></p><p>BRING ON THE ATHLETES<br />Since 1972, Dr. Bard has provided imaging care to countless patients with a wide range of health issues and injuries- and athletes from all sports are a major part of this collective. The concept of an integrative program for athletes was formalized in 2020 thanks to allies in sports medicine, orthopedics, medical device innovators, professional athletic trainers and supportive health organizations. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xFaRS789n8SJx1iIhDUW5Cx4BKkLVi5z-Yv_k-BSsu6YpDOkjczo7cgOx3OXpjbReIftQktfvZIbeOGyyaebWpSde3Ar4L1tKxXsgHZ30vyXjuZuJz_y7_s8NGZpsyqToTXyHGNBgC6xITBGcli0RhoNzYJK5vAkgX2jDU0F-HQldcBx29va4bOwEQ/s1052/collage.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1052" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xFaRS789n8SJx1iIhDUW5Cx4BKkLVi5z-Yv_k-BSsu6YpDOkjczo7cgOx3OXpjbReIftQktfvZIbeOGyyaebWpSde3Ar4L1tKxXsgHZ30vyXjuZuJz_y7_s8NGZpsyqToTXyHGNBgC6xITBGcli0RhoNzYJK5vAkgX2jDU0F-HQldcBx29va4bOwEQ/w447-h233/collage.jpg" width="447" /></a></div>Dr. Donna Febres, Medical Science Liaison @ Janssen Pharmaceuticals and a long-time colleage of Dr. Bard's introduced her own 19 year old son, Noah Febres to the program - a multi-disciplined competitive athlete who recently contracted a knee injury (of the patella tendon) from a basketball tournament. “The athletic community is one of the most ideal patient types for this exact research study”, says Dr. Noelle Cutter, Molloy College Professor/Faculty Athletic Representative and imaging research partner. “Our athletic injuries program is about strategic tracking of MSK therapeutic performance. Scanning injuries helps us collect significant data on the most common injuries and how to better track/monitor quantitative metrics throughout the treatment process.”<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpgSMV9xh-xxN_ZnPFzvDHhDaejBipzuRm8HxToNiGkzp15GKplIH-HTcGL3h_PfrkFa1t7FsDlA_tmo-j4csmw--fO_wC83j1RCOtxDOrKpPEjkTX72izJAMu-6aZUN3USp8fB-FMDhfxJx7DfIk9dQJ-f4MrL0mAsCbawQaYTAQRircqfLJ_QujCQ/s1590/knee-box.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1590" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpgSMV9xh-xxN_ZnPFzvDHhDaejBipzuRm8HxToNiGkzp15GKplIH-HTcGL3h_PfrkFa1t7FsDlA_tmo-j4csmw--fO_wC83j1RCOtxDOrKpPEjkTX72izJAMu-6aZUN3USp8fB-FMDhfxJx7DfIk9dQJ-f4MrL0mAsCbawQaYTAQRircqfLJ_QujCQ/w396-h140/knee-box.jpg" width="396" /></a></div>After his first treatment, Noah immediately recognized the value of this non-surgical alternative to reducing his pain. Having direct contact with the scan and the imaging interpreter while undergoing treatment in real-time, Noah expressed reassurance in the health of his knee and how his body responded to the electromagnetic stimulation treatment. “From day one, Dr. Bard scanned my knee and found the problem right away. It was a little bit of fluid which (apparently is what) causes pain-- what doctors call patella tendonitis. He said it's nothing too serious and that my knee was very healthy and strong. He explained that the EMF device and my healing ability was a good match for progress.”<p></p><p><br />Noah is one of many athletes that experienced the benefits of Dr. Bard’s diagnostic imaging. “Musculoskeletal injuries are most common in the athletic community”, says Dr. Bard. “The patella tendon is frequently injured, especially in sports training. Access to this is superficial structure is immediate as we place the ultrasound transducer right on top of the painful tendon This area can be imaged simultaneously with energy based treatments while you're scanning to observe any changes in the blood flow of the injured patella tendon. High resolution sonograms like the T3200 have five times the resolution of MRI and often show subtle tears or early degeneration than may result in complete rupture if not treated early.”</p><p>PATIENT INTERACTIVITY<br />The concept of spotting and localizing the area of concern is a true partnership between the ultrasound tech and the patient. More than communicating where the pain may be, Dr. Bard often hands the probe to the patient to help pinpoint the exact area of pain (and injury). This is a unique advantage of ultrasound over any other imaging technology. And with the real-time screen monitoring, seeing what the transducer scans helps navigate the exact target on the body. Combined with real-time tracking of electronic stimulation, scanning the progress on the area of injury becomes a completely interactive care experience.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Shdj0pyctKybJLhOeQ541VutnHlwu-0_KeM2maiQWVNQq21R8GgqlJFmT2uVkWSBvKItxRLrfL4kSfuMxA3F0QmNEKEzd_1-XEhf4zLxy47lLl1zt_-FFI18c-h0_ebws5SfsIK4Z5nNn5LrUApG-DmGm854M1FxrOPSnJ2A4EBpjJOIUCsTSCUujg/s996/2LUNGS.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="996" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Shdj0pyctKybJLhOeQ541VutnHlwu-0_KeM2maiQWVNQq21R8GgqlJFmT2uVkWSBvKItxRLrfL4kSfuMxA3F0QmNEKEzd_1-XEhf4zLxy47lLl1zt_-FFI18c-h0_ebws5SfsIK4Z5nNn5LrUApG-DmGm854M1FxrOPSnJ2A4EBpjJOIUCsTSCUujg/s320/2LUNGS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>BEFORE AND AFTER STUDIES<br />Creators of the multi-medtech academic study was designed originally by the AngioFoundation with a partnership with FA.C.E.S. (Firefighters Against Cancers and Exposures) to form case studies with first responders and their injuries. Exploration of modern, non-invasive therapeutics has been spearheaded by the NY Cancer Resource Alliance to report on the immediate physiological effects of any medical device under review using ultrasound and other non-invasive scanning methods. Additional projects have been included to collect patient response data on therapeutic devices.<p></p><p>On a separate interview, NFL Alumni Director of Wellness Challenge Mr. Russ Allen applauds Dr. Bard’s research initiative for athletic injuries and the use of non-invasive intervention to get players back on the field. “I have been a major fan of this PEMF technology for over a decade”, said Mr. Allen. “Someday, I hope to see the thought of drugs, shots and surgery in the past tense. So much about conventional medicine (and sports medicine) need an upgrade… especially when we have so many of these innovations that clearly show proven and sustainable results. Dr. Bard is definitely on the right side of science by validating through imaging and encouraging non-invasive care, where seeing is believing.”</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTC6SKwnw-UrwxbYSror4ZNOtRl91kGRT_zaDqYjZgruzbHebqKpdHpv7RDmUxWbN1Kyw6Ey7QE85tZe0vOm9frDaj6X0fpEz_Ji4RqhduNQ_i0OtDD45KHpDqotOdnO6wVvy6ih1CxkzttXrLTJOY141W9cMgkYHWT2JPzn3qUFABZvewS959K3l3A/s200/1614132527189.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTC6SKwnw-UrwxbYSror4ZNOtRl91kGRT_zaDqYjZgruzbHebqKpdHpv7RDmUxWbN1Kyw6Ey7QE85tZe0vOm9frDaj6X0fpEz_Ji4RqhduNQ_i0OtDD45KHpDqotOdnO6wVvy6ih1CxkzttXrLTJOY141W9cMgkYHWT2JPzn3qUFABZvewS959K3l3A/w95-h95/1614132527189.jpg" width="95" /></a></div>EPILOGUE: DILIGENT RESEARCH BY A SPORTS-MOM<br />By Donna Febres, Ph.D<p></p>Pain is something that I'm learning as a parent, that many athletes will just be living through. Some undergo chronic pain and others deal with acute pain as well. I speak to many professional athletes and their families about living with injuries and I had to come to grips with the fact that my son who loves contact sports was going to somehow, some way will get injured. That’s just the nature of the sports he plays. From the sidelines (in recovery), I can see them reflect on the many kinds of measures available to get back on their feet, or at the very least- get some relief. For my son, I found myself doing deep research on the latest protocols and any new modalities. I was completely amazed by this electromagnetic field science for the opportunity to bring recovery non-invasively. Having further discussed this technology with one of the top orthopedic surgeons was the reassurance I needed that managing my son’s injury was in very safe hands! Thanks to Dr. Bard’s process, I watched my son get back on the field after one treatment, and having the means of monitoring the injury in progress- is absolutely remarkable science. </div><div><br /><p></p><div><span><hr /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYZGEJVR-xGNgJcZW_To7QdrP98DfJacltT1-8S-iig8gsmNKR5Ys5eSu_3W3efpCGLEa81NvdP9LqoJy9Twn-TiZiRLVp_H3sgsak0fk0taCEke0RqTy0QLtN9CQiLnNY2TyQvGuGLpdvIuGRuptJSb_gQWnHOJAqn--bRhXW1P0YFXWtvHe2AKXBQ/s198/NEWS.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="55" data-original-width="198" height="47" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYZGEJVR-xGNgJcZW_To7QdrP98DfJacltT1-8S-iig8gsmNKR5Ys5eSu_3W3efpCGLEa81NvdP9LqoJy9Twn-TiZiRLVp_H3sgsak0fk0taCEke0RqTy0QLtN9CQiLnNY2TyQvGuGLpdvIuGRuptJSb_gQWnHOJAqn--bRhXW1P0YFXWtvHe2AKXBQ/w170-h47/NEWS.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: large;">HERXHEIMER'S REACTION: NATURALLY "FEELING WORSE" BEFORE THE HEALING KICKS IN</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">By: Josh Schueller, PT</span></span></div><div><span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span></span></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOH13mYuWUN4jv71ttJ_87H24TkFHYxGF-ikEGHHoC_qqAHvQAFTf_9ONWPTadPTbDSPhZkRJhBzSsX8vUbilVnhiXfEMw1SeQPqg1sW1luD2pCPF4nEAi8j-riqy3R2yvi-k2Akdl3nPTV8PmUMl8cyspVbiCCrO_Lf7BXrtn1loWZxq-ms_SLXcWg/s258/dreamstime_xs_14068513.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="258" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOH13mYuWUN4jv71ttJ_87H24TkFHYxGF-ikEGHHoC_qqAHvQAFTf_9ONWPTadPTbDSPhZkRJhBzSsX8vUbilVnhiXfEMw1SeQPqg1sW1luD2pCPF4nEAi8j-riqy3R2yvi-k2Akdl3nPTV8PmUMl8cyspVbiCCrO_Lf7BXrtn1loWZxq-ms_SLXcWg/w153-h153/dreamstime_xs_14068513.jpg" width="153" /></a></div>As non-invasive treatments such as electromagnetic and neuro-stimulation devices have shown significant evidence as a safe and effective option for wellness and pain relief within recent decades, one possible bodily reaction may occur that can feel adversely as pain or discomfort- possibly being misunderstood as a side effect of the treatment. This physiological reaction is called Herxheimer Reaction. This can occur when dead microbes or bacteria release endotoxins into your body at an accelerating rate. This accelerated release is quicker than the body can eliminate. The body then initiates an immune response which can bring on an inflammatory response. Otherwise known as "Herk reactions", this reaction is commonly a temporary and short term (normally only last a couple hours to days) detoxification reaction in your body. Common symptoms can resemble the flu- headache, joint and muscle ache, malaise, chills, nausea, sore throat etc. This reaction is caused by the detoxification of the body. Staying hydrated is one way to help flush your body and decrease the symptoms. </div><div><br /></div><div>The buildup of toxins in the cells can decrease your health and wellness. Cell phones, computers, TV, air quality, improper hydration, and poor-quality foods can all lead to poor cellular health. When treatments that help detoxify, the body initially occurs occasionally this is when the Herx Reaction occurs. Herx reaction is not common but can occur. Education and communicating to the user on the possibility will improve outcomes and the persons reaction. These symptoms peaks eight hours after treatment and disappears normally within 24-36 hours. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">FEEDBACK</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MhU5GfxMcQCIZAaa4K65D_zIsvrpSPzp4g_9aE0Tc4bGZ57BFDWpLca3_llya0z3oZyq56oX6sEhbYZj2flBE_VYmC8iZljRuzrQehFcFZIlhe5tz6yukDSH0ivptQ7J3SPSezwk4kTZDHlN797XJXjhEQwggCNxd-AQpvPPOi3z3GQCtK4cTueeLg/s172/JOSH1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="172" data-original-width="140" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MhU5GfxMcQCIZAaa4K65D_zIsvrpSPzp4g_9aE0Tc4bGZ57BFDWpLca3_llya0z3oZyq56oX6sEhbYZj2flBE_VYmC8iZljRuzrQehFcFZIlhe5tz6yukDSH0ivptQ7J3SPSezwk4kTZDHlN797XJXjhEQwggCNxd-AQpvPPOi3z3GQCtK4cTueeLg/w70-h86/JOSH1.jpg" width="70" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MhU5GfxMcQCIZAaa4K65D_zIsvrpSPzp4g_9aE0Tc4bGZ57BFDWpLca3_llya0z3oZyq56oX6sEhbYZj2flBE_VYmC8iZljRuzrQehFcFZIlhe5tz6yukDSH0ivptQ7J3SPSezwk4kTZDHlN797XJXjhEQwggCNxd-AQpvPPOi3z3GQCtK4cTueeLg/s172/JOSH1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>"Dr. Bard continues his crusade as an advocate for validation of different therapeutics that are available. His unbiased, scientifically based assessment of PEMF and other modalities allows health care professionals and consumers to understand what is occurring with these techniques. The technology and accessibility of point of care US imagining, that shows actual movement of blood flow or muscles contraction, is a pivotal development in health care. Dr. Bard does a phenomenal job of demonstrating these findings in a variety of situations. The findings are indisputable and eliminates all doubt as to what is occurring." </i>- JOSH T. SCHUELLER, PT </span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><i><span style="color: #444444;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqPmN_c0Uj7Aq29VGqy6JObmADHl2qghKMfKt1bFUpA4PE15yh32DAjhPE4OYyMFcZ8J7AIneaiacwGp3N71lo9wdQ5EK_fwqQKbAiVscSrRLcjgjq9v-FDpv_lVFvs2KSnEMvN3WxG1CmEjmJu9omw6xL3LD3B0XlTeqnQq_O7YyU2nw6K0ZgefLMw/s172/JERRY.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="172" data-original-width="140" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqPmN_c0Uj7Aq29VGqy6JObmADHl2qghKMfKt1bFUpA4PE15yh32DAjhPE4OYyMFcZ8J7AIneaiacwGp3N71lo9wdQ5EK_fwqQKbAiVscSrRLcjgjq9v-FDpv_lVFvs2KSnEMvN3WxG1CmEjmJu9omw6xL3LD3B0XlTeqnQq_O7YyU2nw6K0ZgefLMw/w65-h80/JERRY.jpg" width="65" /></a></div>"</span><span style="color: #444444;">The use of ultrasound doppler to show before and after changes made after guided electromagnetic therapy sessions to collect positive biometric data is the missing link healthcare has been looking for regarding in vivo objective changes that will ultimately prove that PEMF is not an analgesic, but rather THE mode of treatment to repair injured tissue. Dr. Bard and his Ultrasound Validation of Electromagnetic Stimulation Technology sets the bar and opens the doorway for this essential non-invasive PEMF treatment modality to become the frontrunner of advanced healing techniques." - </span></i></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: times;">JERRY DREESSEN, DC. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">Chiropractor / Wellness Advocate</span></div></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></div><p></p><p>Sponsor:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://prevention101.org/nutrigenomics.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="1096" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NGIFO4mMI_7dj6pihoulhwIZvu1BWjwIe33NWLXXSvLaLagNQ0sTQ3iGqAEoAsM0umQrwpnh414iR-Us5k_MqN6PzBZUaUCaY4vszV44r1BzOvqCx2qc1cTVb-PQ63jrzcKpjU3cxdnMpgHa4VgKLkrWqhUPrlXaXOFYX_Di__U-matVnZaYU2T1Cw/w647-h85/for-web.jpg" width="647" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div><div><hr />SPECIAL THANKS: Our producers wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to the Febres family, especially Dr. Donna Febres and Noah Febres for sharing their story for this feature. We also give special thanks to and <a href="https://www.backtoaction.com/index.php?p=80519">Dr. Jerry Dreessen</a> of <a href="https://pemfprofessionals.com/" target="_blank">AOPP (Assoc. of PEMF Professionals)</a>, Alice Chiang of <a href="https://www.terason.com/">Terason Ultrasound</a> and Patrick Ziemer of <a href="https://aurawell.com/">Aura Wellness</a> for the use of their respective technologies under the IPHA/MedTech Reviews at the<a href="https://drrobertbard.com/"> Bard Diagnostic Imaging Center (NYC) </a>as their generous contributions this feature report could not have been made possible.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr96sjWlglW8xxy3Tx6gj0IG2tQv8-CiX4CKGm0ExDWsRnU3HAbGTGJ4y4vLsvKRmMh6Q3uHosmL-hE88lWAT5H2IK3ICiFTzqFpUManBIaYarIGBmtAL4iBlFkw_aepjCHWc3i1p4qvvgO4JwirCN59MEX0MK1bNjfD7mTQrnDntCEFZXHWA6GskNCA/s1132/33.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="342" data-original-width="1132" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr96sjWlglW8xxy3Tx6gj0IG2tQv8-CiX4CKGm0ExDWsRnU3HAbGTGJ4y4vLsvKRmMh6Q3uHosmL-hE88lWAT5H2IK3ICiFTzqFpUManBIaYarIGBmtAL4iBlFkw_aepjCHWc3i1p4qvvgO4JwirCN59MEX0MK1bNjfD7mTQrnDntCEFZXHWA6GskNCA/w518-h157/33.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">REFERENCES</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">1) Ehnert, Sabrina; Schröter, Steffen; Aspera-Werz, Romina H.; Eisler, Wiebke; Falldorf, Karsten; Ronniger, Michael; Nussler, Andreas K. 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Furthermore, any/all contributors (both medical and non-medical) featured in this article are presenting only ANECDOTAL findings pertaining to the effects and performance of the products/technologies being reviewed - and are not offering clinical data or medical recommendations in any way. 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Virtually every single cell in the body contains a complete copy of the approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs, or letters, that make up the human genome. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">With its four-letter language, DNA contains the information needed to build the entire human body. A gene traditionally refers to the unit of DNA that carries the instructions for making a specific protein or set of proteins. Each of the estimated 20,000 to 25,000 genes in the human genome codes for an average of three proteins.</span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">Virtually every human ailment has some basis in our genes. Until recently, doctors were able to take the study of genes, or genetics, into consideration only in cases of birth defects and a limited set of other diseases. These were conditions, such as sickle cell anemia, which have very simple, predictable inheritance patterns because each is caused by a change in a single gene.</span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">The Human Genome Project was designed to generate a resource that could be used for a broad range of biomedical studies. One such use is to look for the genetic variations that increase risk of specific diseases, such as cancer, or to look for the type of genetic mutations frequently seen in cancerous cells. More research can then be done to fully understand how the genome functions and to discover the genetic basis for health and disease.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Source: </span></span><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><a href="https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/A-Brief-Guide-to-Genomics">https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/A-Brief-Guide-to-Genomics</a></span></span></div></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="text-align: left;"></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">ESSENTIALS OF GENOMIC TESTING</span><br />By: <a href="https://robertaklinemd.com/">Dr. Roberta Kline</a></p><p>DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) makes up the genes that contain the blueprint for how our bodies operate ‐ from energy production in mitochondria to walking and breathing, from cellular health to digesting food, from thinking and running to protection from viruses, how we age and more. While humans are 99.9% alike in our DNA, it's the difference in that 0.1% that makes us each unique. Much of that difference comes from millions of small changes in our DNA.</p><p><a href="https://robertaklinemd.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="540" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NCChne6CCAnPoYhRUoEZFeEvYG-WO23bADSg9bffBLf87r6r-P8OJ2j3AYhmb7W51yAt_rhuAr1ZDxndQCyS-tXpgz_DC4FEVtBBh2tnM4sLVZt-nYXczN8iX4C8aVRzAgnSss-CHrBo3aJr75TLviqv0CXfW-L-y6grDDF35YWcBT9_6P4nmtDO1Q/w185-h126/rf.jpg" width="185" /></a>Genomic testing focuses on these small changes in DNA called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that potentially predispose to disease or problems with medications by altering the body's biochemistry. But knowing about these potential areas of weakness is just the first step. The powerful part is that we know how to modulate their impact, thus potentially changing the outcome by reversing course, delaying onset or even preventing a disease process altogether.</p><p>By decoding the instructions contained in DNA, each person becomes empowered with their own operating manual as to what they need for health. They can let go of the struggle as their blueprint guides them to the diet, lifestyle, exercise, supplements and medications that are best suited to their genes. And because we are only human, when life throws a curveball, having this personalized roadmap helps to get back on track much faster and with more precision.</p><p></p><ul><li><b>Nutrigenomics </b>evaluates DNA to provide personalized diet, lifestyle, supplement and exercise recommendations for prevention and disease management strategies.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Oncogenomics</b> is a sub-field of genomics that characterizes cancer-associated genes. It focuses on genomic, epigenomic and transcript alterations in cancer.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Pharmacogenomics</b> evaluates DNA to provide personalized medication guidance for current and/or future medications.</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><b>Extra:</b> <a href="https://healthresourcedigest.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-future-in-personalized-medicine.html">"THE FUTURE IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE" (3/3/2022) </a></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><hr /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Sponsor</span><a href="https://prevention101.org/nutrigenomics.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="1096" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NGIFO4mMI_7dj6pihoulhwIZvu1BWjwIe33NWLXXSvLaLagNQ0sTQ3iGqAEoAsM0umQrwpnh414iR-Us5k_MqN6PzBZUaUCaY4vszV44r1BzOvqCx2qc1cTVb-PQ63jrzcKpjU3cxdnMpgHa4VgKLkrWqhUPrlXaXOFYX_Di__U-matVnZaYU2T1Cw/w665-h87/for-web.jpg" width="665" /></a></p></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><hr /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> MedTech Review: Global Advance in DNA Sequencing and the Genomic Testing Market</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0L9ziDHgzucDedd5R2RVZ-q84Ximl2nVMmyNfo3_GoPqMineKvAivAroEW-m3ElWKh-Da4F-KPNGAnPWrZs2ml2083tndF2EC1_jBIxMS6-fK22aXPfr9UhcvD4O8IDGpZ6NAc4E827dFSMYYBXwRuHN0z6vmFR_c8ofj9cONoctyROrfzJaI5YhnA/s1560/my-chart.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="1560" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0L9ziDHgzucDedd5R2RVZ-q84Ximl2nVMmyNfo3_GoPqMineKvAivAroEW-m3ElWKh-Da4F-KPNGAnPWrZs2ml2083tndF2EC1_jBIxMS6-fK22aXPfr9UhcvD4O8IDGpZ6NAc4E827dFSMYYBXwRuHN0z6vmFR_c8ofj9cONoctyROrfzJaI5YhnA/w475-h222/my-chart.jpg" width="475" /></a></div>According to industry reports, the global genomics market is projected to reach USD 54.4 billion by 2025 from USD 22.7 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 19.0% during the forecast period. [1] The fast growing popularity of this diagnostic paradigm (both from the consumer and the clinical communities) is due to the rising support from government funding and the ever-increasing need for cancer research and solutions- all adding to increasing number of labs, technologies and experts in the market. The "genomics revolution" highlighted by the sequencing of the human genome, touts a scientifically innovative approach to disease diagnostics- and offering a promise of supporting prevention and patient care. The potential to improve the economics of scale of healthcare from advanced scanning is a global necessity, but according to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of investments in genomics in 2000 were made in the United States, and 80% of the DNA patents in genomics in the period 1980 through 1993 were held by US companies. [2]<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Advancements in sequencing, from 2D sequencing (1970s) to DNA sequencing have continually improved in data access and reporting - whereby platforms, such as Illumina/ Solexa, ABI/ SOLiD, 454/Roche, and Helicos, have provided unique prospects for high-throughput functional genomic research. After the introduction of NGS technologies in 2005, they have had an incredible influence on genomic research. Currently, next-generation sequencing has its application in the diagnosis of a variety of illnesses, such as cancer, hematological disorders, neurology, psychiatry, dysmorphology, vision and hearing impairment, cardiology, and pharmacogenomics.[3]<p></p><p>As with all markets, accessibility follows the direction of affordability, whereby the popularity of Genomic testing reflects the lowering cost per raw megabasse of DNA sequencing. The image (insert) shows the cost-accounting data summarizing (1) "Cost per Megabase of DNA Sequence" and the cost of determining one megabase (Mb; a million bases) of DNA sequence of a specified quality [see below]; (2) "Cost per Genome" - the cost of sequencing a human-sized genome.[4] </p><p><br /></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><hr /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_U4ZWyAhcf8Ron8SNZW_aQRcRhoA-egCE_gJTWHLPXv3Kc2_ofKbXV_xW5d2QWwVhFyMFI-4gI6XcYEnZT76P7V50pSl7LRp7gqTlvBE8OLYYmQf_gxtxmwzFQBmPN9zVqeu2FAsIWUH3_aXbmW37FnY_k9Z1jAhJFndPzMdFuXHhxM7fPjSzw6Ueg/s556/fight.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="185" data-original-width="556" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_U4ZWyAhcf8Ron8SNZW_aQRcRhoA-egCE_gJTWHLPXv3Kc2_ofKbXV_xW5d2QWwVhFyMFI-4gI6XcYEnZT76P7V50pSl7LRp7gqTlvBE8OLYYmQf_gxtxmwzFQBmPN9zVqeu2FAsIWUH3_aXbmW37FnY_k9Z1jAhJFndPzMdFuXHhxM7fPjSzw6Ueg/w233-h77/fight.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">GENOMIC TESTING: A DIAGNOSTIC INNOVATION FOR PREDISPOSITION SCANNING</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.lennardgettz.com/">By: Lennard M. Gettz, Ed.D</a></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_GiqYCXa37nDRm2cUCASerUgpSzErvujz6LHNI0JC2sYxuAyGlk4bMf3dt9dICxqJH92Vbw1oiUx8quu3xODzCrhPd27hGB4uUDo4rCa2ArGUpkioZtMNdMYcqLNPww4NMiyqDp9DcEeMg8VZX2KhRoH5pd6xjoiz_I38ydEjR5RFc1PMjqShsPshw/s4092/2b.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4092" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_GiqYCXa37nDRm2cUCASerUgpSzErvujz6LHNI0JC2sYxuAyGlk4bMf3dt9dICxqJH92Vbw1oiUx8quu3xODzCrhPd27hGB4uUDo4rCa2ArGUpkioZtMNdMYcqLNPww4NMiyqDp9DcEeMg8VZX2KhRoH5pd6xjoiz_I38ydEjR5RFc1PMjqShsPshw/w418-h194/2b.jpg" width="418" /></a></div>In a 2022 review by NYCRA-NEWS, a consistent and rapid growth in the GENOMICS TESTING market indicates promise and confidence in the diagnostic community. Since the mapping of the human genome in 2003, the ability to offer a patient's physiological blueprint cemented a sound way of safely, accurately and cost-effectively identifying PRE-DISPOSITION.[1] It is also widely recognized for </span><span style="color: #444444;">diagnosing, monitoring, treating, possibly preventing and even </span><span style="color: #444444;">predicting </span><span style="color: #444444;">disease, as well as promoting good health in individuals, across communities and whole populations. [2]</span></div><div><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div><span style="color: #444444;">Through a simple oral swab, saliva or blood test, a sequencing lab can output countless bits of information about the patient's DNA and how it impacts physiology and predisposition to disease.. To some, certain tests can help formulate a proper (and safe) treatment plan that is custom-designed for that specific patient (otherwise known as PERSONALIZED MEDICINE). The same area of study can help recognize a patient's potential adverse reaction (side effects) to medicines.</span></div><div><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444;">DNA testing is not new. Genetic sequencing (detecting for hereditary cell mutations) has been around since the 70's. The Human Genome Project, which was completed in 2003, mapped all 3 billion letters of the human genome and identified est. 20,000 genes. [3] 20 years into this, the market continues to expand and investment is equally high. The data is solid and diagnostics on the cellular level is part of our modern medical reality.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: #444444;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQE5ow76ITaNn0FDc6WyQ0WMs6jgFLAu1Xo3p_w7mk24gg1IK0Ck12YRGWoOCaz5Uk-t0DTZR4gK0YZntUUdI9jUPZRQliMHBGk8_O6wEjxns5rAna4pFCrxr5AJJ0pKEUOsy-nYyg8IMeevv6BeBFnkb-XhsbcRiGz8hbHmvKFQnom-mW0xSEmvpe-g/s1732/dreamstime_m_129574116.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1732" data-original-width="1732" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQE5ow76ITaNn0FDc6WyQ0WMs6jgFLAu1Xo3p_w7mk24gg1IK0Ck12YRGWoOCaz5Uk-t0DTZR4gK0YZntUUdI9jUPZRQliMHBGk8_O6wEjxns5rAna4pFCrxr5AJJ0pKEUOsy-nYyg8IMeevv6BeBFnkb-XhsbcRiGz8hbHmvKFQnom-mW0xSEmvpe-g/s320/dreamstime_m_129574116.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Growth in subscription to genomic testing by medical/healthcare practices have found significant advantages:</div><div><br /></div><div>1) Under the supervision of an experienced interpretation specialist and a reputable lab, getting a patient's genetic road-map can offer a significantly streamlined and intelligent patient care strategy for genetic treatment and possibly prevention of most diseases. A genomic test can offer a highly focused or a more generalized view into each person's DNA makeup as needed. </div><div><br /></div><div>2) Genomic testing increases the professional capacity of any provider by offering one of the most modern, accurate and highly quantifiable diagnostic readings of the entire patient. This effective and highly detailed patient reporting is a highly manageable and expandable diagnostics to support many treatment strategies.</div><div><br /></div><div>3) Genomics can be the core modality behind any PREVENTION or RISK REDUCTION program as part of personalized medicine.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>References: </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">1) "Genetic Test Availability And Spending: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?" - </span><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2017.1427">https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2017.1427</a></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">2) "</span><span style="color: #444444;">Genomic Testing for Human Health and Disease Across the Life Cycle: Applications and Ethical, Legal, and Social Challenges": <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00040/full">https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00040/full</a></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>3) Timeline: History of genomics- <a href="https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/timeline-history-of-genomics">https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/timeline-history-of-genomics</a></i></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">VIEWPOINTS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7BI1YcSy-cNkuE7xg-mWgBPxeYyQx_mWqqPJ2iS4kTmpNG2H6Vy3b7tayLpj732v3M0SxrkKUv7DgWhIvGUbzLKDpMFor5kSJsXdImh-0ONROwLnAwQHHKNJBw763ci5-2QAwnNc7SHJblnsglDDuvboBuO1kBQmLtP6Y7z56x2JMJFSdAgokQSJVw/s225/jana.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7BI1YcSy-cNkuE7xg-mWgBPxeYyQx_mWqqPJ2iS4kTmpNG2H6Vy3b7tayLpj732v3M0SxrkKUv7DgWhIvGUbzLKDpMFor5kSJsXdImh-0ONROwLnAwQHHKNJBw763ci5-2QAwnNc7SHJblnsglDDuvboBuO1kBQmLtP6Y7z56x2JMJFSdAgokQSJVw/w88-h88/jana.jpg" width="88" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"The possible applications of genomic medicine are simply astounding to me. Truly, I can imagine boundless potential for harnessing this vital information and developing greater understanding of the impact of our genome on disease development, prevention, and treatment. As a physical therapist, the potential for disease prevention and holistic care of individuals through genome sequencing and lifestyle modification is so exciting. As a mother of two children who have been affected by a rare disease, viral myocarditis, without an identified genetic correlate, knowing more about how their genetic code impacts their disease presentation as well as improving efficient diagnosis and developing precision treatment methods would be absolutely life changing. We are living in an exciting time, and I'm thrilled to see the future of genomic medicine unfold in its many presentations!" - JANA ROJAS, PT / CEO of the For Elysa Foundation <a href="http://www.forelysa.org">www.forelysa.org</a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDI9Rlszrv5XmsgCrCEiqa2duwbeetiZ47Y45lYae2sXsOmAZP1AIz3_MktQlJxGLXMu0s_fQYFLJcqMI1vPDGX-C5OsUYKLtGlDfZU-QCaJtxcXCgHxIIyQwFzepEvcavw_6qJo3Jws6_TDEjiIEd_ZrLBTAHIf5TZ7Ct2TianpHtbiBuWeXIhW8bQ/s260/mary.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="260" height="79" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDI9Rlszrv5XmsgCrCEiqa2duwbeetiZ47Y45lYae2sXsOmAZP1AIz3_MktQlJxGLXMu0s_fQYFLJcqMI1vPDGX-C5OsUYKLtGlDfZU-QCaJtxcXCgHxIIyQwFzepEvcavw_6qJo3Jws6_TDEjiIEd_ZrLBTAHIf5TZ7Ct2TianpHtbiBuWeXIhW8bQ/w82-h79/mary.jpg" width="82" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">"As a skincare professional and esthetics educator, the idea of having genetic </span><span style="color: #444444;">information to create highly individualized skincare treatment plans and homecare </span><span style="color: #444444;">regimens that will be specifically tailored based on the scientific evidence present in the </span><span style="color: #444444;">interpretation of your DNA sequencing, seems like some sort of Star Trek episode </span><span style="color: #444444;">where Lt. Uhura goes to the spa. This is going to revolutionize the skincare industry and </span><span style="color: #444444;">those skincare professionals who are early adapters are going to thrive! Investing in a </span><span style="color: #444444;">relationship with an experienced interpretation specialist and a reputable lab will offer an </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">intelligent consultation and analysis process that will strategically recommend the most </span><span style="color: #444444;">advanced treatments and topical skincare for clients’ skin health" - MARY NIELSEN, </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><a href="https://spectrumlasertraining.com/">Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics Institute</a></span></div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzWBqmUiPVBsW262P0wc-AvlE87RDNP9bM6RYE0F7tO9vCN1rsr27xrJ9yqyJDQnEXa-oHtRY9z1aTAl5ZZXmGrliTIkp27VAI-HmmOIb6lr3VCyHhlxoeYIZ50-O12rToe2z00e4wEb4gjDqoYc44BBRsYNBwxKnslGFdwGZFqaZVgv20aGp4cUFWw/s118/toy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="118" data-original-width="116" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzWBqmUiPVBsW262P0wc-AvlE87RDNP9bM6RYE0F7tO9vCN1rsr27xrJ9yqyJDQnEXa-oHtRY9z1aTAl5ZZXmGrliTIkp27VAI-HmmOIb6lr3VCyHhlxoeYIZ50-O12rToe2z00e4wEb4gjDqoYc44BBRsYNBwxKnslGFdwGZFqaZVgv20aGp4cUFWw/w89-h91/toy.jpg" width="89" /></a></div>"Wow! I keep thinking about the possibilities that genomic testing can [bring not only to] perfectly describe what your health future could be but as a PEMF specialist it gives me the opportunity to target specifically with scientific evidence your 3 billion letters of your DNA containing more than 20,000 genes. This would allow me to establish a very precise [PERSONALIZED] program, not only for your current health problem, but first and foremost, in a preventive approach. It would also help your doctor to make a quick and efficient diagnosis of any possible disease with proper prescribed medication in the first instance." </span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #444444; text-align: start;">- JOSEPH JOCELYN TOY, Therapeutic Specialist - (</span><a href="http://www.cliniquesneuroviesante.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #33aaff; text-align: start;">www.cliniquesneuroviesante.com</a><span style="color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white;">)<span> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><br /></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><hr style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;" /><p style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"></p><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"></div></div></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><p>REFERENCES</p><p>1) <a href="https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/genomics-market-613.html">https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/genomics-market-613.html</a></p><p>2) <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1447192/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1447192/</a></p><p>3) <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2020/12/09/2142102/28124/en/Global-DNA-Sequencing-Market-2020-to-2025-Growth-Trends-and-Forecasts.html">https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2020/12/09/2142102/28124/en/Global-DNA-Sequencing-Market-2020-to-2025-Growth-Trends-and-Forecasts.html</a></p><p>4) NHGRI: <a href="https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/DNA-Sequencing-Costs-Data">https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/DNA-Sequencing-Costs-Data</a></p><p>5) <a href="https://www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/north-america-genomics-market">https://www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/north-america-genomics-market</a></p><p>6) <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/north-america-genomics-market-2017-2019--forecast-to-2025---growth-in-investments--funds-for-genomics--declining-cost-of-sequencing-procedures-300853943.html">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/north-america-genomics-market-2017-2019--forecast-to-2025---growth-in-investments--funds-for-genomics--declining-cost-of-sequencing-procedures-300853943.html</a></p>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-29287810339149283262022-05-02T21:15:00.002-07:002022-05-13T09:46:51.982-07:00 LONG HAUL SYNDROME: THE POST-COVID DISORDERS<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><p style="font-size: medium;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixnGzIkj3TNK1LALXdDoRr2KyxDbG2DPoo298yvCMW9CdV6OUNeDbsKTzmrx4jZCLlqmA-8m9rf5hXy6szCB0VN4BZ14H2KjCquGs_niso4s4kOD_fEgtevTUKCy-4mxJEILnfwcYEduFW1komk3ajn32wUPlvsr42fF_gSkHNHGX1fNCFJmPntzZR7Q=s388" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="351" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixnGzIkj3TNK1LALXdDoRr2KyxDbG2DPoo298yvCMW9CdV6OUNeDbsKTzmrx4jZCLlqmA-8m9rf5hXy6szCB0VN4BZ14H2KjCquGs_niso4s4kOD_fEgtevTUKCy-4mxJEILnfwcYEduFW1komk3ajn32wUPlvsr42fF_gSkHNHGX1fNCFJmPntzZR7Q=w245-h272" width="245" /></a></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSALINbgqvOHfpRzhRhegVH0LgcgAbRJ_6Nyq3x8jvwjDZuKkK3egVYfWTq0fALc1B6E0QHtjJ2pwI1IdxULsDcQowz_AFE2Xoyg4PC0u-v3WEYwx3a4CXTRmLyjanMm9L_5tNQ-K0yHGZ__AdCI-RX0dqsXf7xwznvUN3eAH6A5g0RsHiPAVbCJCSqw=s462" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="462" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSALINbgqvOHfpRzhRhegVH0LgcgAbRJ_6Nyq3x8jvwjDZuKkK3egVYfWTq0fALc1B6E0QHtjJ2pwI1IdxULsDcQowz_AFE2Xoyg4PC0u-v3WEYwx3a4CXTRmLyjanMm9L_5tNQ-K0yHGZ__AdCI-RX0dqsXf7xwznvUN3eAH6A5g0RsHiPAVbCJCSqw=w229-h52" width="229" /></a></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">In our upcoming spotlight, we will explore and discuss the "most exhaustive studies on the permanent effects of the coronavirus" and the enclosed diagram on the many long term effects of Covid-19. Our editors are honored to present the exculsive interview with <b>Dr. Sonia Villapol</b>, a highly published and most well regarded international researcher for the highest health disorders of our time. Dr. Villapol has dedicated her focus on elucidating the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation or neurogenesis via several models of brain injury (traumatic brain injury or cerebral ischemia), and how inflammatory mediators connect the brain with the periphery. Dr. Villapol has received extramural research funding as Principal Investigator from NIH and was was awarded with an R03-NIH grant to study the neuropathology of brain damage, and more recently an R21-NIH grant to study the role of microbiome in the neuropathology of traumatic brain injury.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="font-size: large;">REPORT: Long COVID in Children and Adolescents</span><br /></span>Submitted by: </span>Sonia Villapol | doi: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.03.10.22272237">https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.03.10.22272237</a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbn7ZSorB6c5-7X7ElKN8IUoipza85JhjAlwUrnisof7By1f12EbAZgvRmHc31oqDtLAFvsn8Z3R6eZBopK-Essm31IdEaKweK4xF3LiuCrX2lI3nlg_lYjYZl9QA77gl1UoWJf9yXx1XusaBFW9VdGINvN8WmFgY7PaHVzNtHiMlhl7VpQJIOkxCa-g/s480/dreamstime_xs_178108172.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="480" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbn7ZSorB6c5-7X7ElKN8IUoipza85JhjAlwUrnisof7By1f12EbAZgvRmHc31oqDtLAFvsn8Z3R6eZBopK-Essm31IdEaKweK4xF3LiuCrX2lI3nlg_lYjYZl9QA77gl1UoWJf9yXx1XusaBFW9VdGINvN8WmFgY7PaHVzNtHiMlhl7VpQJIOkxCa-g/s320/dreamstime_xs_178108172.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Posted March 13, 2022<br /><br />ABSTRACT: <span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;">Objective To estimate the prevalence of long COVID in children and adolescents and identify the full spectrum of signs and symptoms present after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;">Overview: Independent investigators searched PubMed and Embase forobservational studies (a minimum of 30 patients ages ranged from 0 to 18) published before February 10th, 2022 meeting the definitions of the NIH (NICE) for long COVID- consisting of both ongoing (4 to 12 weeks) and post-COVID-19 (≥12 weeks) symptoms. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;">The literature search yielded 68 articles for long COVID in children and adolescents. After screening, 21 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review and meta-analyses. </span><span style="color: #444444;">A total of 80,071 children and adolescents with COVID-19 were included. </span><span style="color: #444444;">The prevalence of long COVID was 25.24% (95% CI 18.17-33.02), </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tZ0HFZalVm5GMD65qiCK7U6S7QeSBTe0OrL5BsPUX1KbXzCwTMIYnWA05d1x7gAke3LuHHGmXSGFTBspkfe-nqaiyYHb0MA5DrfiIqp2RLKasNNmnJ8Fq_ObEbmZNOb7uDgT7l8d-C4wpBkMP__-9MLAaueZ8eKo92g_qaiVMS5XThEsr66l2aU92A/s3375/Figure%202_medRxiv_english%20copy.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3375" data-original-width="2268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tZ0HFZalVm5GMD65qiCK7U6S7QeSBTe0OrL5BsPUX1KbXzCwTMIYnWA05d1x7gAke3LuHHGmXSGFTBspkfe-nqaiyYHb0MA5DrfiIqp2RLKasNNmnJ8Fq_ObEbmZNOb7uDgT7l8d-C4wpBkMP__-9MLAaueZ8eKo92g_qaiVMS5XThEsr66l2aU92A/s320/Figure%202_medRxiv_english%20copy.jpg" width="215" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Click to enlarge<br />courtesy of Dr. S. Villapol</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #444444;"><br />The most prevalent clinical manifestations were:<br /> </span><span style="color: #444444;">mood symptoms (16.50%; 95% CI 7.37-28.15),<br /> </span><span style="color: #444444;">fatigue (9.66%; 95% CI 4.45-16.46), and<br /> </span><span style="color: #444444;">sleep disorders (8.42%; 95% CI 3.41-15.20). </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;">When compared to controls, children infected by SARS-CoV-2 had a higher risk of persistent<br />- dyspnea (OR 2.69 95%CI 2.30-3.14),<br /> </span><span style="color: #444444;">- anosmia/ageusia (OR 10.68, 95%CI 2.48, 46.03), and/or <br /></span><span style="color: #444444;">- fever (OR 2.23, 95%CI 1.22-4.07). </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;">The main limitation of these meta-analyses is the probability of bias, which includes lack of standardized definitions, recall, selection, misclassification, nonresponse and/or loss of follow-up, and the high level of heterogeneity.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SOURCE: <a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.03.10.22272237v1.full.pdf+html">https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.03.10.22272237v1.full.pdf+html</a></span></p><p><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Copyright: The copyright holder for this preprint is the author/funder, who has granted medRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity. It is made available under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license.</a></span></p><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><div><span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapnpkJ9DHodjBBYuVbTmm39JVTrpwDh589RUn2wgbrf2fsb4XlM9qyN_ugIsjhCs9hRyqzOvrbaVjAiTnZuHLbxhCYyrQTX4_FwwaZHs00jKIXw9X_3MOS_oUk4ybpLma7AKanOKzLb9m/s181/EXTRA1.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #1177cc; float: left; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></a></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: large;">LONG HAUL META-ANALYSIS</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSTVO4zyPAr0GXVgBiOkzUmrU8sQQQYUYjt8CJhzTMqYJ2sy5u9QhIyU6OjrZ_p7rhHeI5ghPFIbT9muzqEmrBypL7_0kZOzvHNt160mLJhvUzzMNhcOB28I_xHPAm4LrVNHWobT-NCQN66Df4tMKJwzrIq1bD8rISN6MF2piBZEVHL6VV3N4stWRKQ/s4414/Figura%20english%20Scientific%20Reports.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4414" data-original-width="4380" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSTVO4zyPAr0GXVgBiOkzUmrU8sQQQYUYjt8CJhzTMqYJ2sy5u9QhIyU6OjrZ_p7rhHeI5ghPFIbT9muzqEmrBypL7_0kZOzvHNt160mLJhvUzzMNhcOB28I_xHPAm4LrVNHWobT-NCQN66Df4tMKJwzrIq1bD8rISN6MF2piBZEVHL6VV3N4stWRKQ/w433-h435/Figura%20english%20Scientific%20Reports.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><br />Dr. Villapol is the Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Center for Neuroregeneration in the Houston Methodist Research Institute. She is also an asst. professor at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her commitments include the pursuit of novel neurorestorative treatments for debilitating brain injuries to open the door to alternative therapies that repair and recovery in the damaged brain through the periphery. Her areas of research expertise includes studies in: Stroke, Inflammation, Microbiome, Immune activation, Cerebral blood flow (CBF), Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Microglia, Ischemia and Apoptosis. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i>Diagram (R)- Courtesy of Dr. Villapol is the comprehensive diagram illustrating over 50 Long Term Effects of Covid-19, indicating collected metadata about specific disorders (percentile of all cases)</i></span><span style="font-family: times;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDpTSEcQuKnzLVuLHwRgXOcGHtzMZ1M9m2TSnQvfRUOn0uGNmllJUyvJD-pepl2WK0Qf7y2EBHi8_xLPiaZiJ8mi-LuhxlHkBIxgafMhJrvqaC4ZLuZDD0xphN3cRl7GNISDtnVaHT0No149F9dgPY71FxUvLIr_t3tLaMBpKpiRAHfEszUcBKwTgPQ/s3937/Sonia%20Villapol%20March%202022%20v13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3937" data-original-width="2953" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDpTSEcQuKnzLVuLHwRgXOcGHtzMZ1M9m2TSnQvfRUOn0uGNmllJUyvJD-pepl2WK0Qf7y2EBHi8_xLPiaZiJ8mi-LuhxlHkBIxgafMhJrvqaC4ZLuZDD0xphN3cRl7GNISDtnVaHT0No149F9dgPY71FxUvLIr_t3tLaMBpKpiRAHfEszUcBKwTgPQ/s320/Sonia%20Villapol%20March%202022%20v13.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We connected with Dr. Villapol on the topic of Post-Covid/Long Haul symptoms or POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE (PASC). Her profound contributions to the research project: "More than 50 long-term effects of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis" where she and other top international clinical minds have collaborated on the study of COVID-19 and its persistence, sequelae, and other medical complications that last weeks to months after initial recovery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify studies assessing the long-term effects of COVID-19. The paper provided comprehensive analysis of all recorded symptoms, signs, or abnormal clinical parameters persisting two or more weeks after COVID-19 onset that do not return to a healthy baseline can potentially be considered long-term effects of the disease. The studies classified in the meta-analysis included those published in the year 2020 (strictly before January 1st, 2021).<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><hr /><p></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">THE LATEST ON POST COVID CONDITIONS</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Source: CDC.GOV 1/10/2022</span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Medical analysts, virologists and diagnostic experts assess this to be a LINGERING of health problems even after the acute phase of the illness.[1] Where most patients who survive Covid-19 cases after one to two weeks, those who show this issue test negative for the virus but feel unusual health symptoms. A deeper study on post-Covid issues have identified two separate categories of health problems, one being categorized as LONG HAULERS (viewed as a continuance or a 2nd phase of the Covid infection) and more prominent health problems called POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE (PASC)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Also See: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mis/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fmis-c%2Findex.html">Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS)</a> and <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/care-post-covid.html">CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH POST-COVID CONDITIONS</a></span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">According to the CDC 2022 study, post-Covid issues, otherwise listed as "Long COVID" is a range of symptoms that can last weeks or months after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 or can appear weeks after infection. Long COVID can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the illness was mild, or they had no symptoms. People with long COVID report experiencing different combinations of the following symptoms[3]:</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Tiredness or fatigue</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Symptoms that get worse after physical or mental activities (also known as post-exertional malaise)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Difficulty thinking or concentrating (sometimes referred to as “brain fog”)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Cough</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Chest or stomach pain</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Headache</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Fast-beating or pounding heart (also known as heart palpitations)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Joint or muscle pain</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Pins-and-needles feeling</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Diarrhea</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Sleep problems</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Fever</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Dizziness on standing (lightheadedness)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Rash</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Mood changes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Change in smell or taste</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">- Changes in menstrual period cycles</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">In addition, a recent study of young, healthy adult healthcare workers (in Sweden) adds new data to the frequency of this Long COVID Syndrome- showing an est. 1 in 10 healthcare workers who had what at originally appeared as mild symptoms of COVID-19 continued to experience one or more moderate to severe symptoms eight months later- including loss of smell and taste, fatigue, and breathing problems. This negatively affected their work and personal lives.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times;">SEQUELAE</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Recent reports also show more prominent effects to vital organs, which can include damage to the lungs heart and brain. Reports have indicated that SARS-CoV-2 can invade, then inflame the heart muscle (called myocarditis), affecting the special balance between oxygen supply and distribution. This inflammation raises the risk of heart attacks as a result of increased blood clotting. In addition, the immune system reacting to Covid infections are known to cause a 'cytokine storm' which aligns with damage to major organs including the heart and lungs. [4]</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">EXPANDING POST-COVID DIAGNOSTICS: ENTER THE ULTRASOUND</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: times;">By: Dr. Robert L. Bard, Radiologist</span></i></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mewQ8wjxrK89_0t8NoRSWi_hgcOB5oSDKEzOlJkNt7dRbOtm7_k1bmbTcBGdkWVAU4RUAtwavRlkuftx4vwjvqPyoJJ8LV5CItWkcJa0yOLIzy8F10XZerSEuXFYgghqUdg9HkONVBNb/s2016/IMG_8800.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mewQ8wjxrK89_0t8NoRSWi_hgcOB5oSDKEzOlJkNt7dRbOtm7_k1bmbTcBGdkWVAU4RUAtwavRlkuftx4vwjvqPyoJJ8LV5CItWkcJa0yOLIzy8F10XZerSEuXFYgghqUdg9HkONVBNb/s320/IMG_8800.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="text-align: justify;">SCAN FOR </span><b style="text-align: justify;">HEART DISORDERS & DAMAGE</b></span></div><span style="font-family: times; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">“Part of our chest scan for Covid-19 and post-covid issues is using an ultrasound to scan the heart- starting from the bottom of the lungs underneath the right and left rib cage. In the case of this image (L), an abnormal pulsation leads the investigation of the aortic valve with the spectral Doppler, only to show an abnormal doppler flow color pattern (yellow and teal) in the aortic valve indicating inflammation causing thickening of the valve, producing narrowing, then stenosis and turbulence. Once you find a cardiac abnormality, it could be related to Thromboemboli from the lower extremities or from the inferior vena cava that (in Covid cases) may show clots. These revelations lead to other confirmatory tests such as pet CT, pulmonary ventilation, and perfusion scans and perhaps MRI.” Also see feature <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2021/12/2021-medtech-review-transcranial.html">"MEDTECH REVIEW: TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER ULTRASOUND"</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoa_kdViWtef3mgw2Ng9MvMnaqO8S0bEciAUnFBzcI8ZNihs_mjz6HH_yNjQSZiP-gEG2fDUHz4FDY2FyyCEHGcCJXXU7_XHgF5rR6nDTc5lkOD39Gss5uOBdd7uJtyvWYeLtG17rmhpVs/s720/toe2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="720" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoa_kdViWtef3mgw2Ng9MvMnaqO8S0bEciAUnFBzcI8ZNihs_mjz6HH_yNjQSZiP-gEG2fDUHz4FDY2FyyCEHGcCJXXU7_XHgF5rR6nDTc5lkOD39Gss5uOBdd7uJtyvWYeLtG17rmhpVs/w325-h159/toe2.jpg" width="325" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b>BLUE TOES</b> and fingers are a newly recognized feature of microemboli from Covid-19. The growing population of patients with hyper coagulable comorbidities or exposure to the viral pandemic make the risk of increased thrombosis a real consideration when initiating cosmetic treatments. High resolution Doppler sonography documents altered vascular flow and images dermal and subdermal lesions such as cysts, cancers and inflammatory disorders that may be associated with discolored areas. Risk of blindness from filler procedures has been documented worldwide for ten years from intravenous or intra-arterial injection. Foreign bodies (old or new fillers) may dislodge and produce vascular compromise at a distance from the point of entry. Preoperative vessel and facial nerve mapping with 4D image reconstruction is used to guide needle placement in certain situations. Advanced vascular imaging (30-100 mhZ sonography units, 3D/4D Doppler, RCM, OCT) may be useful in differential diagnosis of embolic phenomenon. Image guided treatment with Doppler assistance can reopen occluded vessels in a timely manner.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEite2DacRSlqch_LdI7xNIJT3t9_7IB_WBttDktm9dhZJUmKINSUb3XlCAMIk7NXL77746A0GbxU4bFo5Jh9Jfm9OVeJ7AjfUnUWtlo871PPozplWY-hvutDGU_E7noT18_J3rYpHqyOhB7/s456/STROKE.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEite2DacRSlqch_LdI7xNIJT3t9_7IB_WBttDktm9dhZJUmKINSUb3XlCAMIk7NXL77746A0GbxU4bFo5Jh9Jfm9OVeJ7AjfUnUWtlo871PPozplWY-hvutDGU_E7noT18_J3rYpHqyOhB7/s320/STROKE.jpg" width="320" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b>TEMPORAL ARTERITIS-</b> “In one autopsy series, there was a widespread presence of small clots with acute stroke observed in over 25%. In a recent review of the incidence of stroke in COVID-19, almost 2% of all hospital patients suffered a stroke, which is 8x higher than in patients with influenza.”</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaXEVgmHpOy-5WlbIIgK_nMwPtBHCNDNjQHvAvdL4KXXxRYsHBOdDsD00Lns3DT68V75kIOrxIwBj5rRie324nR1N2ylKsFuBUynxfs5MkVdw66ZjnUq5g_zbFG0oLybW3LKhTIJtBHKrxiGuDd08fi7mOXnzMW13rWCIhbVQG4xF_K9p0LoFhUMWirw=s449" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaXEVgmHpOy-5WlbIIgK_nMwPtBHCNDNjQHvAvdL4KXXxRYsHBOdDsD00Lns3DT68V75kIOrxIwBj5rRie324nR1N2ylKsFuBUynxfs5MkVdw66ZjnUq5g_zbFG0oLybW3LKhTIJtBHKrxiGuDd08fi7mOXnzMW13rWCIhbVQG4xF_K9p0LoFhUMWirw=s320" width="249" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: left;">COVID AND STROKE</div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">COVID-19 was rapidly understood as a disease caused by severe and widespread inflammation and “hypercoagulability” (a tendency to spontaneously form clots in the blood vessels.) Autopsies have revealed extensive small vessel strokes, with such strokes often occurring despite aggressive blood thinner treatment and regardless of the timing of the disease course, suggesting that it plays a role very early in the disease process. In one autopsy series, there was a widespread presence of small clots with acute stroke observed in over 25%. In a recent review of the incidence of stroke in COVID-19, almost 2% of all hospital patients suffered a stroke, which is 8x higher than in patients with influenza. More worrisome is that this is almost definitely a gross underestimate given the many likely missed strokes in patients who died on ventilators who were too ill to obtain imaging, the general restrictions on and lack of autopsies, and the well-recognized decrease in the number of patients with acute stroke symptoms seeking medical attention in the COVID-19 era. Another worrisome finding from a recent study of COVID-19 cases found that 45.5% of patients reported neurologic symptoms [6,7]. This under-recognized epidemic of neurological symptoms and strokes in COVId-19 highlights the need for more intensive imaging and investigation to achieve not only earlier recognition and improved treatment of patients but in furthering understanding of COVID-19 effects on brain function.</span></div></div><p></p></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" style="width: 701px;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#F2FFFF" valign="top" width="364"><span style="font-family: times;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="200" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Kszon3VGEU" title="YouTube video player" width="364"></iframe> <br /><br /></span></td><td bgcolor="#F2FFFF" valign="top" width="313"><p><span style="font-family: times;"><b>ULTRASOUND B-LINES </b>(by: Dr. Pierre Kory- <a href="http://FLCCC.net">FLCCC.net</a>)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">“When conducting lung ultrasound scanning, you look for signs of B-LINES. The more B lines you have equals a bad lung ultrasound score – indicating a high risk of deterioration. For any treatment protocol, if a patient whose lung ultrasound scan was getting worse, we might want to start escalating therapy.” </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="font-size: large;">FEATURE: POST COVID DIAGNOSTICS</span><br /></span>By: Dr. Bruce Patterson, Virologist (from 6/2021 interview)</span><p><span style="font-family: times;">My lab (<a href="https://incelldx.com/">IncellDx</a>) has worked with over 5,000 treated and diagnosed long haulers now (which I think is probably the biggest cohort in the world) and growing at the rate of about a hundred patients a day from different regions, we can actually discern these symptoms more effectively. For instance, they all talk about chest pain, but it's not really coming from their lung parenchyma. It's coming from the pleural cavity and the pleura and probably even the diaphragm, which contained inflammation. So when they take a deep breath, it hurts, but their pulse ox shows that they're 98% oxygen. So it has nothing to do with lung. </span></p><span style="font-family: times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcM0Hm-jxjxKH9y_dBFAnwwYXbAMJNeQeC42Kk1Ms992ze5Z-FfLH8BkXdTKxz48ojJkiwVja266OGDAQfahK69a99ljVZffkZJol8eec4SjtNHH_Bvw-rKCrXBnlf7Y6qyKqoxHzBSljYENlKhv-mR6Pt4tbU36b9xae3cShxvy6xT90mZr5IYcfGrA=s1112" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="1112" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcM0Hm-jxjxKH9y_dBFAnwwYXbAMJNeQeC42Kk1Ms992ze5Z-FfLH8BkXdTKxz48ojJkiwVja266OGDAQfahK69a99ljVZffkZJol8eec4SjtNHH_Bvw-rKCrXBnlf7Y6qyKqoxHzBSljYENlKhv-mR6Pt4tbU36b9xae3cShxvy6xT90mZr5IYcfGrA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />We just published a report that "Long Haulerism" is really <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endotheliitis">Endotheliitis</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasculitis">Vasculitis</a>. And, we have marker CD40 Ligand and VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) -- they're elevated in almost every long-hauler because we found this cell that carries COVID protein 13-15 months after their infection. This cell is attracted to the blood vessels who have pathway involving <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CX3CL1">FRACTALKINE</a> (which is a protein most people may have never heard of). The cells express the Fractalkine receptors, so they migrate and patrol blood vessels all the while, bringing in COVID protein which elicits an active (local) immune response wherever the cells go - and they go everywhere. They cross the blood-brain barrier, they get into the pleural cavities, they get into the pericardium (the membrane that lines the heart) and people are talking about Pericarditis symptoms except they don't have the fluid that you normally see in a viral pericarditis. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimoSYBG2qJwGvLE637Kw-WjFqwzOcLTtLTw2ZBQeb1Cl2gBAvfa4kqPPiekNTbsujnzw_GlGERGH0rZCtIBTbGJQctJvsJiwPQHCxkhyV2yFgleRMvTauj1mqcOfZ0Q75rJcvaR4QwTyAXSDKTlQoIJ4oohqH61qLYNjV2pKhxWQPh9mBps__klhkgVg=s259" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="259" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimoSYBG2qJwGvLE637Kw-WjFqwzOcLTtLTw2ZBQeb1Cl2gBAvfa4kqPPiekNTbsujnzw_GlGERGH0rZCtIBTbGJQctJvsJiwPQHCxkhyV2yFgleRMvTauj1mqcOfZ0Q75rJcvaR4QwTyAXSDKTlQoIJ4oohqH61qLYNjV2pKhxWQPh9mBps__klhkgVg=w100-h93" width="100" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: times;">So to me, we found the all encompassing theme. But the presentation of Long Haulers analysis is entirely different on a patient by patient basis. And the other thing is these cells are mobilized by exercise and to a person every long holler has exercise intolerance. Some of the leading health centers in the country promote their approach to long haulers is to do physical therapy. As someone who tracks this on a cellular basis, PT is equivalent to "throwing gasoline on them and lighting it" because that's what you're doing. </span><p></p><p></p><span style="font-family: times;"><b>IMAGING: A COMPLETE VALIDATION</b><br />The diagnostic community (including my group) is so far ahead... we started looking at long haulers since June of 2020. We're treating it, we know what's causing it and that's why we're expanding globally. To combine it with the imaging where you can visually see where we correct the immune system by what we do, being able to see that in a holistic, full body way and how that relates to resolution of symptoms is absolutely perfect. I mean, that's what you want to know. In other words, physicians can survey the patient by asking if these symptoms are resolving... or is the brain fog resolving, or the tinnitus fading in three days of therapy with Maraviroc- therapeutically, we have the means of addressing the symptoms, but then to have the confirmation from medical imaging is extremely reassuring to everybody, including the patients.</span><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: times;"><div><span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapnpkJ9DHodjBBYuVbTmm39JVTrpwDh589RUn2wgbrf2fsb4XlM9qyN_ugIsjhCs9hRyqzOvrbaVjAiTnZuHLbxhCYyrQTX4_FwwaZHs00jKIXw9X_3MOS_oUk4ybpLma7AKanOKzLb9m/s181/EXTRA1.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #1177cc; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; text-align: left;">ORIGINAL REPORT:</span></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmd6qHKlGmfRiSWRde8cdunKwkTVf-bqDCXIEDA2otR3yP8orYBlAYJhyRXNVXimCNfijc2fFo_X2_PoyIZEXEzAo0wwz8-3hG4lbgdrXhXw6tea_-cqXiIhZMidziymO5xG1sWCaMabZ/s2048/shutterstock_405648847.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmd6qHKlGmfRiSWRde8cdunKwkTVf-bqDCXIEDA2otR3yP8orYBlAYJhyRXNVXimCNfijc2fFo_X2_PoyIZEXEzAo0wwz8-3hG4lbgdrXhXw6tea_-cqXiIhZMidziymO5xG1sWCaMabZ/w181-h136/shutterstock_405648847.jpg" width="181" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">(Update from report published 6/3/2021)- Over a year since the Coronavirus surge made New York the Epicenter of the U.S. pandemic, our domestic protocols are now showing a steady turn of the tides in cases, infections and ICU capacity. Current readings from CovidActNow.org indicate 168,489,729 people (51% of the U.S. population) have received at least one dose of the vaccine and a US map that once showed most of the states as DEEP RED, showing the highest percentages of severe risks are now YELLOW, second from the Green, or LOW RISK.</span></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Though medical and news reports indicate that the vast majority of recovered patients do not appear to show any further health issues, Prevention101 reviews the recorded cases of POST-COVID DISORDERS from those who have identified similar patterns of symptoms. In this special issue, we have assembled a group of experts from varying medical disciplines whose clinical experiences identify and define the after-effects of Covid infection.<br /></span></p><hr /><p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">COVID ACT NOW: 2021 MAP:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBl3KSuiOJml0_Wjgki1UsaNhmQRCDFmmgMndTQ7BbHsIaXjX198-IHz93PNFJzRcOPH57jhoKGsfsmyEHyhKmp5AEvJV9pp87REP0qNzPkwcdNKkuKBHLJcd0nuDasrPqpHwomP87E2WP/s865/NY.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="865" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBl3KSuiOJml0_Wjgki1UsaNhmQRCDFmmgMndTQ7BbHsIaXjX198-IHz93PNFJzRcOPH57jhoKGsfsmyEHyhKmp5AEvJV9pp87REP0qNzPkwcdNKkuKBHLJcd0nuDasrPqpHwomP87E2WP/w432-h290/NY.jpg" width="432" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">REFERENCES<br /></span></p></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">1) COVID ‘Long Haulers’: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-long-haulers-long-term-effects-of-covid19">https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-long-haulers-long-term-effects-of-covid19</a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">3) Types of Post-COVID Conditions <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects.html">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects.html</a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">4) COVID-19 and the heart: What have we learned? <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-and-the-heart-what-have-we-learned-2021010621603">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-and-the-heart-what-have-we-learned-2021010621603</a> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">5) post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 - <a href="https://directorsblog.nih.gov/tag/post-acute-sequelae-of-covid-19/">https://directorsblog.nih.gov/tag/post-acute-sequelae-of-covid-19/</a></span></p>
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Bard</a> /Lennard Gettz </div><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeW2jcgi4yO7nqp2jRHRuMKejiNwZT1OPe238-0P7CkyyZr62JCBVTUJKj5rb8zB3z3n5u58pEItCJhuvjtM00KksSjx7imZEjp9YotFCCrIJqf47nHXwmG5ewyHaJwoMOHj29i2wcry4Dk1CNp6UjCcDp1O4Hmr8FcfLrdWBK36u9FPwuZ3-SFDX1XA=s840" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeW2jcgi4yO7nqp2jRHRuMKejiNwZT1OPe238-0P7CkyyZr62JCBVTUJKj5rb8zB3z3n5u58pEItCJhuvjtM00KksSjx7imZEjp9YotFCCrIJqf47nHXwmG5ewyHaJwoMOHj29i2wcry4Dk1CNp6UjCcDp1O4Hmr8FcfLrdWBK36u9FPwuZ3-SFDX1XA=s320" width="158" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The NON-INVASIVE MOVEMENT IN MEDICINE was largely shaped by the clever use light, laser, near-infrared, sonic, magnetism and other electronic emissions to collect vital information on a patient's specific state of health without any cutting or physical intervention. This article reviews today's impressive use of high-speed, quantifiable and accurate data-gathering in our medical technologies.</div><p></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;">In a (now) standardized sleep study, patients diagnosed with Sleep Apnea will actually stop breathing 20-30 times per hour- bringing potentially significant health risks like stroke, organ failure and heart disorders like atrial fibrillation. An astounding 18M+ Americans suffer this disorder that health providers are incentivized to call a "must fix". </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The clinical society addresses this with a sleep study protocol called <a href="https://www.aastweb.org/blog/what-is-polysomnography">POLYSOMNOGRAPHY</a>, collecting data on the patient's varying brain waves, breathing patterns, blood/oxygen levels, heart rate and breathing and eye, leg and body movements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But as with many personal consumer health devices, polysomnography inspired the rise of wearable wrist monitors for physical fitness and activity tracking (ie. Smartwatch™, Apple Watch™, Fitbit™ etc). These bio-sensory devices tend to carry a wide variety of popular interactive features from a pedometer to mindfulness tracking as well as vital health metrics including heart rate variability (BPM), blood pressure, Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), breathing rate. Most carry a Sleep Tracker feature, comprised of intelligent collaboration of this data to help the user recognize potential sleep problems or therapy progress[1]. Though not marketed to replace clinical <a href="https://www.aastweb.org/blog/what-is-polysomnography">POLYSOMNOGRAPHY</a>, the<span style="text-align: justify;"> medical-grade ECG (Electrocardiography) or medical checkups anytime soon[</span><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-020-0297-4" style="text-align: justify;">1c</a><span style="text-align: justify;">], they do provide the consumer with preliminary in-home lifestyle support on a supplemental level. </span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The bio-scanning technology comes from photodiodes or PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY to measure blood flow. These wrist monitors often have red or green sensor lights that scan volume changes in the capillaries above your wrist. [1b] This Optical Scanning Technology is similar to semiconductor diodes except that they may be either exposed (to detect vacuum UV or X-rays) or packaged with a window or optical fiber connection to allow light to reach the sensitive part of the device. [1a] </div><div><br /></div><div>The concept of health tracking via OST light diodes for data-gathering in medical and consumer health products shows evidence of continued utility trends and growing research.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiULeZOANrnKDUp8sRIMGMQJkX2FrnJS2y8X9S74549JLscgy0A3BrD6DKFe9IyuPEguq1N55XFszDffKosU0_nJSCJLv4C5Udd7Xz8ptKwzqmrlwIzpGkvzc0GXmYzvMZI29n-CB1CvKtrXcOgE97WDVpKqkqxnZM-HHkOX6koJNSLyH_iQlzuH9xZNQ=s534" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="331" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiULeZOANrnKDUp8sRIMGMQJkX2FrnJS2y8X9S74549JLscgy0A3BrD6DKFe9IyuPEguq1N55XFszDffKosU0_nJSCJLv4C5Udd7Xz8ptKwzqmrlwIzpGkvzc0GXmYzvMZI29n-CB1CvKtrXcOgE97WDVpKqkqxnZM-HHkOX6koJNSLyH_iQlzuH9xZNQ=s320" width="198" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">SCANNING VITALS WITH INFRARED:</span></b><br />A popular and remarkable example of light emitting diagnostics is THE PULSE OXIMETER – which measures oxygen saturation in peripheral arterial blood by illuminating the skin and measuring the light absorption of oxygenated (oxyhemoglobin) and deoxygenated (reduced hemoglobin) blood using infrared light [2]. The Pulse Oximeter is an electronic device that clips onto a patient’s finger to measure heart rate and oxygen saturation in his or her red blood cells—the device is useful in assessing patients with lung disease. In the first months of the pandemic surge, waves of empty shelves included the widespread purchase of the Oximeter as part of standard home-scanning equipment. This reflects a significant part of "the Covid Culture"- comprising the demand for personal safety measures (beyond the holy trinity of masking, distancing and hand hygiene). The public confidence in this affordable device reflected on its commercial access and data scanning accuracy. In addition, more and more drug store shelves continue to stock up on self-check devices including the hand-held infrared Thermometers, Blood Pressure Cuffs and Spirometers.[3]</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha2jh0KnY8ZQ-4kTVe7CHBRMSdU_sZymR7YvSQbqS9GU29WRccYiZke3EjS_FFAYsvUDKxSQAwyYBo3Cw7KeFlaW5Smh-04-z0d8ZOpJi-MvVmDVwP7fCRJz1BO19OH0uIn04cQt-_qeaYawXDfUgqRmHVmXo2U6Lrn_GDhmzpug7x0_Me271V2m1aEA=s1244" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="1244" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha2jh0KnY8ZQ-4kTVe7CHBRMSdU_sZymR7YvSQbqS9GU29WRccYiZke3EjS_FFAYsvUDKxSQAwyYBo3Cw7KeFlaW5Smh-04-z0d8ZOpJi-MvVmDVwP7fCRJz1BO19OH0uIn04cQt-_qeaYawXDfUgqRmHVmXo2U6Lrn_GDhmzpug7x0_Me271V2m1aEA=w444-h190" width="444" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>THERMAL ENERGY SCANNING WITH INFRARED</b></div></b></div><div>The basic premise of scanning temperature readings with infrared is widely useful in various applications including medical diagnostics. INFRARED thermography (IRT), thermal video and thermal imaging captures an impression of any object using infrared radiation emitted by the device to detect radiation in the long-infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum (roughly 9,000–14,000 nanometers or 9–14 μm) and produce images of that radiation, called thermograms. The theory is that ALL all objects with a temperature above 0 degrees emits radiation, making thermography a means of measuring just how much radiation is on any specific surface. As radiation increases with temperature, thermography represents temperature variations through image intensity. [4]. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the medical front, clinicians recognize the utility of thermography- in identifying dermal disorders and possible tumors (Fig 3B) including this Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), a common form of breast cancer. </div><div><br /></div><div>Though the FDA does not officially confirm the use of this protocol to replace or supplement the mammogram as a screening tool for any medical condition including the early detection of breast cancer, [<a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-warns-thermography-should-not-be-used-place-mammography-detect-diagnose-or-screen-breast-cancer">4a</a>], a widening trend in utility within the medical community appears to find more confidence and benefits in the use of <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", stixgeneral, serif; font-size: 15.9991px; text-align: left;">Infrared thermography (IRT). It is found to be a safe, non-invasive alternative to devices such as clinical thermometers, skin</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", stixgeneral, serif; font-size: 15.9991px; text-align: left;"> physiology via skin temperature. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", stixgeneral, serif; font-size: 15.9991px; text-align: left;">On a 2012 study, IRT has been "successfully used in diagnosis of breast cancer, diabetes neuropathy and peripheral vascular disorders... (and) used to detect problems associated with gynecology, kidney transplantation, dermatology, heart, neonatal physiology, fever screening and brain imaging." [<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7110787/">4b</a>]</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", stixgeneral, serif; font-size: 15.9991px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>SCANNING WITH SOUND</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpzL8pAlDwzT3ohgSJqEOMkPk8Yo2ozhWNCkbO0QTwvdaBRo6HZpP9iSTFEGu_zKRx261d8CD1kImrkSc3pMEBluIZdKtr4IwaUScpi-9uT7Xxn5hq0f_HimqwPRahUi0b6Wjz2kmMoM2mN59P710pWh4p1jny-k7Uqt11NrenWe2mYRAfsN9_4wJDCw=s290" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="290" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpzL8pAlDwzT3ohgSJqEOMkPk8Yo2ozhWNCkbO0QTwvdaBRo6HZpP9iSTFEGu_zKRx261d8CD1kImrkSc3pMEBluIZdKtr4IwaUScpi-9uT7Xxn5hq0f_HimqwPRahUi0b6Wjz2kmMoM2mN59P710pWh4p1jny-k7Uqt11NrenWe2mYRAfsN9_4wJDCw" width="290" /></a></div>The concept of ultrasound scanning provides the ability to view and study the condition of many vital organs without radiation and without any surgical intervention- instead relying on calibrated sound waves similar to sonar navigation of a submarine. Medical ultrasound devices are known to be one of the safest ways to analyze and diagnose patients. At a frame rate of 10 to 30 images per second, the ultrasound allows us to find any disorder interactively with a hand held probe, while showing an organ's real time activity quantitatively. Today's ultrasound comes with innovative features to offer more quantifiable data gathering- including DOPPLER BLOOD FLOW (to generate imaging of the movement of tissues and body fluids, and their relative velocity to the probe) and 3D/4D Functions (referring to the volume rendering of ultrasound data collected over time)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVvDW5YBTs44z6nePiFIV1GW5k7PCmuqbzfqY8S1qBR2bP2ph7cQKstImQ0WshcomSFHTCzsB7OGLhiprF95GmKTZ-Ag6V773GgYRf9lPrqjyIAHVSD_ap__GfKTzAS6n0LWatI4DI4Avkp8aylB8MWY_085JIxfXL7ZZhSwQUCOiUqiSgTxmD-DxXdA=s480" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="480" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVvDW5YBTs44z6nePiFIV1GW5k7PCmuqbzfqY8S1qBR2bP2ph7cQKstImQ0WshcomSFHTCzsB7OGLhiprF95GmKTZ-Ag6V773GgYRf9lPrqjyIAHVSD_ap__GfKTzAS6n0LWatI4DI4Avkp8aylB8MWY_085JIxfXL7ZZhSwQUCOiUqiSgTxmD-DxXdA=w256-h222" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>(OCT) OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY</b></div></b></div><div>Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an imaging technique that uses low-coherence light to capture micrometer-resolution, two- and three-dimensional images from within optical scattering media (e.g., biological tissue). It is used for medical imaging and industrial nondestructive testing (NDT). Optical coherence tomography is based on low-coherence interferometry, typically employing near-infrared light. The use of relatively long wavelength light allows it to penetrate into the scattering medium. Confocal microscopy, another optical technique, typically penetrates less deeply into the sample but with higher resolution. [5]</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQFxZNMX0k0Zen6QkNFRp0sZHL9piFpC9whGWGauaqT1LgEJ3703uiZjQcsxSpMx23WUT6noJ_BRkorAvrsQWsJDX1topHQ6EZ9VFuddq0OlrzGtPkxYu7zHHOvW3kA0vXQeYJnnDOothyJfWpNiakvSyiXTqrz7YPcVd-FQplWNqmzNuzI0meEsDtUw=s1297" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1297" data-original-width="986" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQFxZNMX0k0Zen6QkNFRp0sZHL9piFpC9whGWGauaqT1LgEJ3703uiZjQcsxSpMx23WUT6noJ_BRkorAvrsQWsJDX1topHQ6EZ9VFuddq0OlrzGtPkxYu7zHHOvW3kA0vXQeYJnnDOothyJfWpNiakvSyiXTqrz7YPcVd-FQplWNqmzNuzI0meEsDtUw=w250-h330" width="250" /></b></a></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>THE FUTURE OF MODERN BRAIN MONITORING </b></div></b></div><div><div>Since the advent of ultrasound, the trend in medical device technology is noninvasive data gathering that can peer into the body without cutting or causing any aftereffects. And yet, the brain functionality is still almost totally opaque to modern medicine, the only human organ for which we have inadequate tools and diagnostic tests. In addition, existing tools such as fMRI and PET imaging have historically been unable to test brain functionality during a standard daily routine, with real rather than simulated sensory stimulation and activity. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our editors are reviewing a brain-scanning innovation by Neurosteer Inc. Their non-invasive device is designed to monitor comprehensive brain health with EEG (Electroencephalography) technology that uses a wearable, medical-grade brain activity monitor for a wide range of medical, wellness and lifestyle applications. The adhesive forehead strip contains 3 electrode sensors that scan brain activity and is connected to a pocket-sized sensor that wirelessly transmits data to the cloud for signal processing, which supports screening, continuous patient monitoring, optimized neurostimulation and drug selection. This unique device is currently undergoing research trials to be confirmed for a set of applications including early detection of cognitive decline, quantifying the effect of tDCS (Transcranial direct-current stimulation) on different patients, quantifying and assessing surgeon performance.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>REFERENCES:</div><div>1) AASM -American Academy of Sleep Medicine / "Rising prevalence of sleep apnea in U.S. threatens public health" <a href="https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-threatens-public-health/">https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-threatens-public-health/</a></div><div>1a) FITBIT: <a href="https://healthsolutions.fitbit.com/blog/how-do-fitbit-trackers-monitor-heart-rate/#:~:text=To%20determine%20your%20heart%20rate,beats%20per%20minute%20(BPM)">https://healthsolutions.fitbit.com/blog/how-do-fitbit-trackers-monitor-heart-rate/#:~:text=To%20determine%20your%20heart%20rate,beats%20per%20minute%20(BPM)</a>.</div><div>1b) Photodiodes: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photodiode">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photodiode</a></div><div>1b-a) Polysomnography: <a href="https://www.aastweb.org/blog/what-is-polysomnography">https://www.aastweb.org/blog/what-is-polysomnography</a></div><div>1c) "Guidelines for wrist-worn consumer wearable assessment of heart rate in biobehavioral research" - </div><div><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-020-0297-4">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-020-0297-4</a></div><div>2) Validation of the Withings ScanWatch as a Wrist-Worn Reflective Pulse Oximeter: Prospective Interventional Clinical Study <a href="https://www.jmir.org/2021/4/e27503/">https://www.jmir.org/2021/4/e27503/</a></div><div>3) <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-pulse-oximeter-smart-web-searching.html">https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-pulse-oximeter-smart-web-searching.html</a></div><div>4) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermography">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermography</a></div><div>4a) FDA on Thermography: <a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-warns-thermography-should-not-be-used-place-mammography-detect-diagnose-or-screen-breast-cancer">https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-warns-thermography-should-not-be-used-place-mammography-detect-diagnose-or-screen-breast-cancer</a></div><div>4b) Source: Pubmed: Medical applications of infrared thermography: A review-</div><div><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7110787/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7110787/</a></div><div>4) NIRS) Near-infrared_spectroscopy: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-infrared_spectroscopy">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-infrared_spectroscopy</a></div><div>5) Optical coherence tomography (OCT) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_coherence_tomography">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_coherence_tomography</a></div><div>6) Neurosteer: <a href="https://www.neurosteer.com/2019/10/30/brain-health-company-of-the-year-award">https://www.neurosteer.com/2019/10/30/brain-health-company-of-the-year-award</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div>NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-41043724442644208372021-10-27T13:51:00.044-07:002023-10-16T13:01:09.041-07:00Editorial: "UNDERDIAGNOSED WOMEN" (part 1)<p>By: Graciella Davi & the NYCRA-NEWS Editorial team</p><p>Historically, there is substantial evidence of gross disregard and dismissive response on the part of the medical establishment in the way women have been diagnosed. Critics have speculated a vast array of reasons for this ‐ from professional carelessness and laziness to blatant sexism (and other forms of discrimination) to a lack of updated education in current research. But whatever the reasons may be, the lack of performance and attention in the hands of the medical diagnostician have resulted in tremendous danger to the patient. The most extreme cases of this underdiagnosing led to major health disorders and even death due to false negatives and missed conclusions from physicians and radiologists.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B44XRFotuo" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="336" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8-GpAyMxaAiD4PRUi0CEWWS6ubu8676P7QlClR0HOxKcy_SOVtfAJFhx03KEXKikoPqZ-mBLlifxDNCb4FirYW_issS7nOrpVDoF8d8f7It7s-fmMJX9OYTi6Mi6vAFTJw_lJARTlAVMBJYAzl0imvha4iolkLzzJ2z25JYnqXNiUb0uL3ljsCLW-AQ=w111-h157" width="111" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><b>GILDA’S PLIGHT: “YOU’RE FINE…IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD”</b><br />Our report starts with the legendary story of the late comedienne, Gilda Radner who died of ovarian cancer remission. In 1985, at a time when little information was available about this cancer, Ms. Radner started reporting pain in the upper legs and severe fatigue to her physicians'‐ whose diagnoses did not offer any satisfactory answers. Her recurrent issues worsened and she pursued other doctors for answers, some were said to have deemed her issues as 'mentally manifested'. By late 1986, her case had become so evident ‐ in the form of a grapefruit‐sized tumor from her abdomen, that she immediately underwent surgery and had a hysterectomy. <div><br /></div><div>The medical community unanimously states the success of any cancer treatment is about TIME. "The earlier you catch it, the better your chances are of beating it". The size of her tumor was a sign of significant medical neglect to her issue, that by the time of her hysterectomy, her cancer was already at stage IV. [1]<p></p><p>Gilda Radner's story carries many survivorship lessons, including the need to stay proactive about (your) cancer. Her journey also shows the importance of getting a second opinion, research for all diagnostic care options and staying vigilant about your continued health through early detection. But her story remains a landmark to all awareness crusaders who identify and expose this unfortunate trend that continues to plague women in health crisis to this day. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_nhphkVBCoklgLeF-UMOrykPM2tG_M9eVixWCYc9pIfhFLO5-oS9Sft4XmufS_Gy5iK5PlD0E6FVN2eRIM3O7JqIkprlN5VeCjpL3aJ-2jFHP_OzTw9jEOj4aWPF2T9e95BAKb6RBMHs2wTnmGWwy0GC3oATBwxD5U7EU1a_zGYXRIrqa5mD8eDkN1Q=s2536" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2536" data-original-width="1240" height="581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_nhphkVBCoklgLeF-UMOrykPM2tG_M9eVixWCYc9pIfhFLO5-oS9Sft4XmufS_Gy5iK5PlD0E6FVN2eRIM3O7JqIkprlN5VeCjpL3aJ-2jFHP_OzTw9jEOj4aWPF2T9e95BAKb6RBMHs2wTnmGWwy0GC3oATBwxD5U7EU1a_zGYXRIrqa5mD8eDkN1Q=w282-h581" width="282" /></a></div>From a 2018 documentary called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B44XRFotuo">“Love, Gilda”</a> (by Lisa D'Apolito), executive producer Meryl Goldsmith delivered a powerful and exclusive portrayal of the groundbreaking comic’s impact in our society as an entertainer and as one of the most powerful figures in cancer patient advocacy and survivorship. Ms. Goldsmith’s dedicated research on the life of Gilda Radner deeply explored her personal struggles including those pertaining to her health‐ leading to her untimely demise. "It's devastating to Gilda's family, friends, and fans, that she was not truly listened to when she complained of pains to doctors. Although she did end up with doctors who did the best they could to treat her, unfortunately she was delayed from getting the dire treatment she needed. Treatment was not as advanced as it is today, but early diagnosis was and remains crucial. We will never know if she would be alive today if doctors would have listened and looked carefully so they could have diagnosed it sooner."</div><div><br /></div><div> Gilda Radner's life story touched the world of entertainment but her desperate journey to seek medical help was cemented in the very core of patient advocacy to this day. "She couldn't get out of bed for days, and had pelvic cramping, so no doctor should have said "everything is fine" or that it was "psychological" because it obviously wasn't. We can only hope that lessons are learned so others are diagnosed and treated quickly, and don't suffer the same fate. Gilda's legacy as a loveable comedian and national treasure lives on, along with all of the Gilda's Clubs around North America that provide support for those with cancer and their families. We also hope the message for doctors, both male and female, to listen to medical complaints carefully, especially from women, whose issues seem to be disregarded more often, is passed on through generations as well."<p></p><p>The world lost Gilda Radner in May 20, 1989, but many life‐saving lessons continue to resonate throughout the medical and patient communities from her story. She is an inspiration to advocates who push for a personalized treatment strategy. Ms. Goldsmith’s research and her film’s depiction of Gilda Radner’s treatment course stands as a major reference for any patient who may undergo similar struggles in getting proper treatment or accurate diagnoses.</p><p><b>THE FALSE NEGATIVE</b><br />Over a decade after Gilda’s passing, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC-oHAi7m9A">Dr. Nancy Cappello</a> (a startlingly similar case of professional inefficiency and neglect) was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer in 2004 from a mis‐read mammogram, concealed behind dense breast tissue. A false negative mammography scan unidentified a large 2.5 cm suspicious lesion, which was later found via ultrasound readings was confirmed to be stage 3c breast cancer. This same cancer had metastasized to 13 lymph nodes. This sparked Dr. Cappello to create the "Are You Dense?" Foundation‐ an international awareness crusade to better support dense breast diagnostics and initiatives pass legislation to enact laws requiring mammography centers to inform patients about their breast density and the associated cancer risks.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC-oHAi7m9A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="479" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz4WQwv92lajSVRxDVYA54iM9ew_EonRD36ih7gm7VCBsb-aR6GzVBx9fmWKIW_xl7BPAp6dnbqWwLFrKFwBUQMPBWON1dw-bVnMtIX45ntabGBeY5LNlsBmz5JZObJpDIRlKdcR9ZGmFD5priaqdl_n2Z7Atm1kVLszfdC7lczll0DCP2MUfoi8qWRQ=w192-h195" width="192" /></a></div>Dr. Cappello passed away on Nov 15, 2018, from secondary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow cancer that was a complication of her prior aggressive breast cancer treatments. But she ignited a legacy of fighting for improved policies, advancing imaging technologies and continued research to better address this health crisis that puts the est. 40% of the female population (women with dense breasts) at risk of a false negative readings or other dense‐breast related cancers.<p></p><p>An excerpt from Nancy’s Story: “ I call it the best‐kept secret ‐ but it WAS known in the medical community. I have dense breast tissue – and women like me (2/3 of pre‐menopausal and 1/4 of post-menopausal) have less than a 48% chance of having breast cancer detected by a mammogram. In November 2003 I had my yearly mammogram and my "Happy Gram" report that I received stated that my mammogram was "NORMAL" and that there were "no significant findings." Six weeks later at my annual exam in January, my doctor felt a ridge in my right breast and sent me for another mammogram and an ultrasound… "Why didn't the mammogram find my cancer?" It was the first time that I was informed that I have dense breast tissue and its impact on missed, delayed and advanced stage cancer. What is dense tissue, I asked? Dense tissue appears white on a mammogram and cancer appears white – thus there is no contrast to detect the cancer (It is like looking for a polar bear in a snowstorm). I asked my physicians (now I had a TEAM of them) why wasn't I informed that I have dense breast tissue and that mammograms are limited in detecting cancer in women with dense breast tissue? The response was "it is not the standard protocol."</p><p>The disorder or the cause may vary, but sad endings to stories like these remain common in our patient community. We stand at a major point in history when medicine offers the highest advancements in technological innovations and treatment options- if not for HUMAN ERROR, or the mis-management of those entrusted to give professional care. So perhaps the most important lesson from Gilda Radner and Nancy Cappello 's story is to stay vigilant and "follow your gut". If something continues to feel wrong, trust your feelings. Never forget; doctors work for YOU. Never be railroaded to doubting your own feelings. There are MANY answers to cancer and they are all just a mouse click away.</p><div><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuq_K5wguhe1zRTzOOUbLB9DubPsWeXaYMnVYjknSBv4Vjh2h7hbycerBiks0BFDEKLUjIrgqh5Devro8vk5qXMNPTrOZ8F9eDkw3FII0-XGa0KWx1OMHpbFyWac1OWEMkCtJGEl00o6LfyIJWjCGb02lvz24U4Trkmh4ujLBX_4drBYX8EbMSbZi0eA=s1889" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="1889" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuq_K5wguhe1zRTzOOUbLB9DubPsWeXaYMnVYjknSBv4Vjh2h7hbycerBiks0BFDEKLUjIrgqh5Devro8vk5qXMNPTrOZ8F9eDkw3FII0-XGa0KWx1OMHpbFyWac1OWEMkCtJGEl00o6LfyIJWjCGb02lvz24U4Trkmh4ujLBX_4drBYX8EbMSbZi0eA=w673-h90" width="673" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p></p><p></p></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>TECHNICAL REVIEW: READING SCANS RESPONSIBLY</b><br />By: Dr. Robert L. Bard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Nancy Cappello's "False Negative" led her late stage (type 3C) cancer, where the mammogram was not able to detect the cancer that was being concealed by her dense breast tissue. The lesson here is to upgrade the standard screening technology and expand to include supplemental scanning (such as the use of an ultrasound scan).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqiCfyrXa7igXo2SlEpROktDSrcdSQpy3S1W9uV2dNNL8pgJHAr8nMeVcCSilQxunrsSiAYEi-zfGD77o-K6wdO2a2cbSqNSP_firftzmBPvJ3zIMWIovcIt4FFnoNgwDBQTZbDtxAi31n3wZayBmfKLCVp9WgZ5Yk7Y-wD7wLDuwSMNf2YpKXUklB6A=s2048" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="2048" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqiCfyrXa7igXo2SlEpROktDSrcdSQpy3S1W9uV2dNNL8pgJHAr8nMeVcCSilQxunrsSiAYEi-zfGD77o-K6wdO2a2cbSqNSP_firftzmBPvJ3zIMWIovcIt4FFnoNgwDBQTZbDtxAi31n3wZayBmfKLCVp9WgZ5Yk7Y-wD7wLDuwSMNf2YpKXUklB6A=w315-h183" width="315" /></a></div> A "FALSE POSITIVE", on the other hand brings a different kind of crisis. It is the statistical classification in medicine referring to even less appealing terms like a MISREAD, an INACCURATE OVERSIGHT or a WRONG CONCLUSION. It is essentially a flaw in the patient diagnostic report that could cascade into the clinical team pursuing an inaccurately founded plan or the wrong path of care. My first commitment as a medical professional was in the US Air Force (1971) where I first witnessed the critical and sometimes even fatal results of 'false positive' reports and readings. Unnecessary surgical procedures were conducted and improper medications were dispensed- due to a possible misread of a scan or an inaccurate blood test. It was then that I realized the many potential types of disasters that could come from what could appear as a simple oversight- and what should be done to avoid them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2021- the modern era of medical diagnostic advancements, and False Positives continue to happen much in the same way, due to the many 'flavors' of human error. But upon review of the "damage reports" from recent medical cases as a medical witness in a major malpractice case, it was concluded that NEGLIGENCE came from significant dependence and over-reliance on technologies to play a role in the clinicians' lack of discernment and focus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Misdiagnoses offer their own set of problems as does the actual growth (cyst or tumor) that we are scanning for. Either HUMAN or TECHNICAL errors could lead to the wrong conclusion and distracts from the real pathology. Raising alarms of mis-reads have been known to put patients (and physicians) at great risk of unnecessary surgeries, costly testing and unwarranted treatments. What’s more, a false positive drives significant attention to the wrong area, where true issues and disorders are left unattended or found late when more damage occurs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">MASTERING THE ART OF INTERPRETATION</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Suppose you misplaced your glasses and you can’t find them because the room is getting dark at sunset. You proceed to look for the glasses on all surfaces but if that doesn't work, you instinctively go deeper in your search (on shelves, coat pockets etc). Expert diagnostics involves thinking “outside the box” and the ability to "go deeper"- searching for what else is there or what item is missing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Decades ago (as a junior radiologist) I was reviewing a spine xray and didn’t know what the abnormality was but I knew that somehow, it was not normal. So my gut told me to explore further. I took it to the neuro-radiologist at the Kansas City Medical Center near the McConnell Air Force Base who pointed out a bone curvature that was caused by a benign slow growing lumbar tumor that would eventually collapsed the spine and caused paralysis. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2NWcZLt8-c2hx0-aiaj6Dm5hoTkuqInBE9sso3hNrzKR-Ub8y53wI3gi03Un-V-LL7ihZ81kYBkGcAC97KiWvt_S0hsiXUQU5d5FyBhTMSeu4RJyoPCB7mreAA0kRrdE9BDXlh0V6HVHCOzOeccqiPmFiaenrcVC3p3hp9eaDEKUsQs5unI_QLc5YPQ=s944" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="944" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2NWcZLt8-c2hx0-aiaj6Dm5hoTkuqInBE9sso3hNrzKR-Ub8y53wI3gi03Un-V-LL7ihZ81kYBkGcAC97KiWvt_S0hsiXUQU5d5FyBhTMSeu4RJyoPCB7mreAA0kRrdE9BDXlh0V6HVHCOzOeccqiPmFiaenrcVC3p3hp9eaDEKUsQs5unI_QLc5YPQ=w425-h403" width="425" /></a></div>Unchaining the diagnostic thought process from standard textbook teachings opens up the possibility of deeper study. As a medical student in New York I was reviewing x-rays when my mentor, Dr Jack Rabinowitz, (head radiologist at Mt Sinai Medical Center) walked by and said, in passing, “nice example of pediatric metastatic neuroblastoma”. Amazingly, he immediately spotted the tumor purely from experience- what I did not recognize from my unseasoned eye. He explained how a baseball sized calcified mass on the kidney happens and slow growing cancers behave differently from aggressive, lethal tumors. As a large mass degenerates, it outgrows the blood supply and the dying tissue will calcify in the wall forming a shell of calcium on the x-ray. An untrained eye without this understanding would probably misinterpret these findings and offer a different report. The big take-away here is that professionals ranging in experience can sometimes get snagged by ASSUMPTIONS, but to continue exploring greater depths is what makes for a true cancer detective.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><hr /><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">VIEWPOINTS:</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmxeuEPlEZr1a8UoNQjTLZAedVucgvWjEUN2ccpL0VN-74An8_1jfVvlXq1_bpLAzwLJ7TAe86kRoIN72TgKVEht1Qv2bsx9Qg37CSUqnRuS-gRI_Th9-mkiKhT_DGMIVNwCGdPK_07UanNDL9JlN3hiuoqp5x_RyVMf56v6zQFryl2-6YiagIV-BBEA=s785" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="785" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmxeuEPlEZr1a8UoNQjTLZAedVucgvWjEUN2ccpL0VN-74An8_1jfVvlXq1_bpLAzwLJ7TAe86kRoIN72TgKVEht1Qv2bsx9Qg37CSUqnRuS-gRI_Th9-mkiKhT_DGMIVNwCGdPK_07UanNDL9JlN3hiuoqp5x_RyVMf56v6zQFryl2-6YiagIV-BBEA=w91-h91" width="91" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">CHRONIC FATIGUE & GETTING THE HELP WHEN YOU CALL OUT FOR IT</div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Cancer nutritionist and patient advocate Debbie Falborn, RN calls it "downright arrogant" of the many doctors who "brush off your feelings and your concerns... if you ask too many questions, you're a hypochondriac ‐ and if you complain too much about things they have no answers for, it's 'all in your head'. People die from this recipe of negligence!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Among the many disorders that women have reportedly undergone struggles with getting help, Nurse Falborn also reviewed another (mostly) women related disorder; the confirmation of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). "You have to persist… the patient's path to being taken seriously has been a long one‐ especially with symptoms that are tough to pinpoint and at a time when tests are limited." A 2019 Harvard Health article addressed the evolution in the medical community to be supported by over 9,000 scientific studies in 35 years to confirm this unusual health condition. It's official name is "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis" (ME/CFS) as has achieved data of over 2.5 million people affected in the United States. Its causes range from viral infections, immune system issues to physical/emotional trauma and causes a span of symptoms from extreme exhaustion to recurring headaches to enlarged lymph nodes in the neck & armpits. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://survivorstories1.blogspot.com/2021/10/r-u-dense-by-julia-chiappetta.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="1500" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8gpV9NuR5e986Xw2HtEhYaJ7hMOon2KMAUhOTLs4ShAFv9yjEyvwbl540Nb0MgVYnT0R756fJeYNWHxq1Jr9qRMnXWMSyktoCi95jZNkZ5MM9RUls2EGUE6vOIc0YDv4Dv77BCj0uLmDtV9EuoLO1Nb_T24L9CI6gYbEs7Pjc6dMMneNMZH6SrPMWAw=w536-h109" width="536" /></a></div><br /><p>It is apparent that science, technology and the medical community's desire to advance is truly upon us. Where current diagnostic resources are light years beyond where we were in the 80's and 90's, we are now able to find so many more answers to unique disorders once thought unfathomable. To instill better "detective work" on questionable unknowns (as part of medical due diligence) remains the clinical code of conduct of every physician and imaging specialist. Because of this, one can only hope to reduce or eliminate the level of negligence, false readings and (even) malpractice cases from underdiagnosed patients.</p><p> </p><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><b>CONTRIBUTORS</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.merylgoldsmith.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="116" data-original-width="75" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-FgBCd1LZFM8g6jNTw-zDY9VnMbNHVdk-qmPGwvDW-uYizeioDUi-MI8uVAMdxI9Cw9RoZKdEVP0lBDPTQPAngQyGjctxuq2z6YU1zljUwNbEL58Uj1Jd5V4ZpFvEODyzBRsRfHbjXx7BPXZnOWMsKDNOaJN_UBpGgbZ6bDH9RfPPQEk8AXk25knzSA" width="75" /></a><a href="https://www.areyoudenseadvocacy.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Dr. Mobeen Syed) + Review on Quantifiable Data<div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4-lS1Yiu7V8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">2021 EVIDENCE BASED STUDY OF COVID PROPHYLAXIS</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> In a recent interview with Dr. Mobeen Syed, Prevention101 discussed preventive measures against contracting COVID-19 infection as well as Long Haul disorders from home. Dr. Syed shares his medical expertise and broad understanding of the SARS-COV-2 by presenting the most widely published prophylactic solutions available. This video clip offers a comprehensive set of over-the-counter supplements, including Vitamin C, D, Quercetin, and Magnesium; in addition, he discusses proper dosages for optimal efficiency. Dr. Syed also presents the internationally recognized advantages of Ivermectin for prophylaxis; he shares his research and personal observations of its success for better protection from COVID-19. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To access Dr. Syed's catalog of educational presentations, visit: <a href="http://www.drbeen.com">www.drbeen.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://survivorstories1.blogspot.com/2021/06/cancer-covid-and-ivermectin.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="176" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tzN2Zl-G9aEDVb5krsPbB_ZH0JtmAPPSRdQhR-043NtWJkFxcH_irjPVwlSCD3KmJlYTxij2zajkjOj0O34KBRu459r0vQDhn-XFonUJMgxkvU7IIJvqSscBdPebi-sZ1a6DXM85kYh7/w124-h182/12043214_1071328902878274_2846456970017341996_n.jpg" width="124" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: times; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">From: <a href="https://survivorstories1.blogspot.com/2021/06/cancer-covid-and-ivermectin.html">SURVIVOR STORIES</a></span></b></div></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://survivorstories1.blogspot.com/2021/06/cancer-covid-and-ivermectin.html">CANCER, COVID and IVERMECTIN - by: Kirby Lewis</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: small;">Like Cancer, Covid does not discriminate! In fact, for cancer patients, Covid conditions are more complicated, so says NYCRA Ambassador Kirby Lewis (sufferer of metastatic breast cancer and a diabetic) contracted Covid infection in its most insidious form- asymptomatic, "which means having the disease without showing any signs until BAM~!" Read about the unusual team that reversed Kirby's treacherous condition back to health and out of the ICU in 8 days! (See the complete Kirby Story from <a href="https://survivorstories1.blogspot.com/2021/06/cancer-covid-and-ivermectin.html">"All The King's Horses..."</a>)</span><br /></span><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Modern Imaging Technology to Improve Covid Scanning & Quantitative Data</span></p><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6ggu1z7Lf0hcHJfwgnI_qpnjBmv4joTGwzQDXMH9KAflAicXGLOqpDQd5M_lVOdXduLgZLqyQeO-Hrinw2crjWBniA17JckU8IoC1ycuomNAnKAjEr85fjyknXrelUXcSpBjanuj8Io/s279/seminar1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6ggu1z7Lf0hcHJfwgnI_qpnjBmv4joTGwzQDXMH9KAflAicXGLOqpDQd5M_lVOdXduLgZLqyQeO-Hrinw2crjWBniA17JckU8IoC1ycuomNAnKAjEr85fjyknXrelUXcSpBjanuj8Io/s0/seminar1.jpg" /></a></div>Our divided world can agree to the vast (and possibly conflicting) information out there offering to explain the Covid arena's medical backdrop. From death toll and infection rates to recommended protocols for prevention, prophylaxis and treatment, getting it right is a responsibility framed by referencing QUANTIFIABLE data. </div><div><br /></div><div>In a 2021 seminar on cancer imaging at the Integrative Cancer Powermeet conference, <a href="http://www.bardseminars.com/">Dr. Robert Bard</a> presented the advantages of modern medical imaging to support optimum data collecting as part of what he considered "undisputable" intelligence when it comes to scanning a patient's physiology. Medical imaging offers the age-old values that greatly support the medical diagnostic and detective work process: "pictures can tell a thousand words, what you see it what you get and images don't lie". He identified the fundamental tracking of statistics like blood flow, spectral based parameters, muscular attenuation and the many other levels of data-mining that a scan can extract diagnostic and analytical information about the patient. [<a href="https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/11013146.pdf">See Statistical Methods report by Dr. Martino Alessandrini and Prof. Guido Masetti</a>]. Technologies like the 3D Ultrasound, the fNIRS, fMRI and other non-invasive tools help 'the detective' get many new readings that aid in the delivery of conclusive evidence.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBis3Sj3OcDD-YQGQCIor1Y2lMTCAryppyPhkFCxzZdQH5Eil4ixjjwIGs5me2quyBxEEPEo_0Yijkl81aOnKZ4QigxybvWLEjA1suWN4WQtcUwcgH33t6DF1UsggftzLX3qZYsK7cf8/s2048/kory.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1607" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBis3Sj3OcDD-YQGQCIor1Y2lMTCAryppyPhkFCxzZdQH5Eil4ixjjwIGs5me2quyBxEEPEo_0Yijkl81aOnKZ4QigxybvWLEjA1suWN4WQtcUwcgH33t6DF1UsggftzLX3qZYsK7cf8/w219-h279/kory.jpg" width="219" /></a></div>The medical and patient communities both can challenge any data to be skewed or be flat-out wrong. But it is time as the audience of the pandemic information jungle to embrace the paramount responsibility of the clinical agencies who present these report to confirm not just the source or the peer-based reviews, but also recommend how the outputs of their fields of study should be referenced (and applied). Hence, as we are still in the thick of the pandemic moment constantly writing history as we are living it, we must assess any current reports with an open mind much the same way a detective in a crime scene would. This open mind must be driven by discernment and a grasp on reality that there are (yet) other possibilities that may be available that can challenge, reverse or support any conclusion driven by a prior evaluation- such that the open mind might want to take yesterday's data to be based on "what we can prove vs. what we know SO FAR". </div><div><br /></div><div><hr /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVmnfbwrUn7BoQcs_ab3l4uOkfRgBOkB9woBRmX1bJr_qZ4J6YR1gITl2d1c3OCKELlRIJejziPaC4RZ8jL6TFP3SbhgYK31NogJIAhpzDW_0D9R0PoXIRMGo0tsdPBh5mWpvNFMmZ_z3/s200/NEWS1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="53" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVmnfbwrUn7BoQcs_ab3l4uOkfRgBOkB9woBRmX1bJr_qZ4J6YR1gITl2d1c3OCKELlRIJejziPaC4RZ8jL6TFP3SbhgYK31NogJIAhpzDW_0D9R0PoXIRMGo0tsdPBh5mWpvNFMmZ_z3/s0/NEWS1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="171" data-original-width="225" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyS6cq0zLQjrugcv8cNjaQ_JFHFVGAd9fk7GbzPYji-BylHywjKIztCyANmgmsV8aljnbFJ9sebywC3cP4lIocaIm-FhHem2cGn5kiZKnfVtKu4JKbo3cRbxNDtxmR3_ImXgEDOzFNw5jK/w201-h153/FLCCC1.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html"><span style="font-size: medium;">VARIANTS: AN OPENING REVIEW</span></a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">In a recent interview, Dr. Mobeen Syed (aka <a href="https://www.drbeen.com">Dr. Been</a>) shares his sources like </span><a href="http://nextstrain.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #2288bb; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;">NEXTSTRAIN.ORG</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"> and </span><a href="http://outbreak.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #2288bb; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;">OUTBREAK.org</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"> - data and informational sites dedicated to tracking the Covid-19 variants. He explains the valuable published data about about the latest global SARS-CoV2 analysis since the beginning of pandemic. "There are hundreds of thousands of complete SARS-CoV2 genomes available, and this number increases every day. So what they're saying is -hundreds and thousands of variants are present and more are coming every day. This visualization can only handle 3000 genomes in a single view for performance and legibility reason because of this, we sub-sample available genome data for those analysis analysis view." </span></div></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html"><br /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyJItK7vYhaisgAK8xS9Eg6-RAGoYKbKSnF8NIM0jmyTX9cm_rjmmlkaujfHiH4edkhizuSQa20Whdb0ZFfJ588boYGkY8jS4yRIQM6OJyS9QoEgJPyb_A6jMXKhHMR6Zi0a0sP_2-4y1vxS0x_e96-4T5QO0LrJJuk7tI8_o-H0oGNuvsfuglqYcmFQ=s1112" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="1112" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyJItK7vYhaisgAK8xS9Eg6-RAGoYKbKSnF8NIM0jmyTX9cm_rjmmlkaujfHiH4edkhizuSQa20Whdb0ZFfJ588boYGkY8jS4yRIQM6OJyS9QoEgJPyb_A6jMXKhHMR6Zi0a0sP_2-4y1vxS0x_e96-4T5QO0LrJJuk7tI8_o-H0oGNuvsfuglqYcmFQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div>LONG HAULERS / POST COVID DIAGNOSTICS</span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">By: <a href="https://incelldx.com/">Dr. Bruce Patterson, Virologist</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;">We just published a report that "Long Haulerism" is really Endotheliitis and Vasculitis. And, we have marker CD40 Ligand and VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) -- they're elevated in almost every long-hauler because we found this cell that carries COVID protein 13-15 months after their infection. This cell is attracted to the blood vessels who have pathway involving FRACTALKINE (which is a protein most people may have never heard of). The cells express the Fractalkine receptors, so they migrate and patrol blood vessels all the while, bringing in COVID protein which elicits an active (local) immune response wherever the cells go - and they go everywhere. They cross the blood-brain barrier, they get into the pleural cavities, they get into the pericardium (the membrane that lines the heart) and people are talking about Pericarditis symptoms except they don't have the fluid that you normally see in a viral pericarditis. (<a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2021/06/long-haul-syndrome-post-covid-dilemma.html">see complete article</a>)</span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><div style="color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><hr /></div><div style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Meet our Friends, Sponsors and Supporters</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div><hr /><div><div style="background-color: #3d85c6; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"><div style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Meet our Friends, Sponsors and Supporters</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvu2SSmMpYqWm7dOXlE3TcoSScSEv22vUUKOfyw0fPTLS9i3LXzLKAzAiXhqWvn9YkyPQFVKO1Y-chsN7U7bVlRTJ_eZGlAlMAPyHcziP9Kc2yrXVrR-yaAMirmZP49BfkkFlfCBRutdQ/s1264/logos-ALLA2.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #3d74a5; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="1264" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvu2SSmMpYqWm7dOXlE3TcoSScSEv22vUUKOfyw0fPTLS9i3LXzLKAzAiXhqWvn9YkyPQFVKO1Y-chsN7U7bVlRTJ_eZGlAlMAPyHcziP9Kc2yrXVrR-yaAMirmZP49BfkkFlfCBRutdQ/w744-h133/logos-ALLA2.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 8px; position: relative;" width="744" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><i style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Disclaimer & Copyright Notice: The materials provided on this website are copyrighted and the intellectual property of the publishers/producers (The NY Cancer Resource Alliance/IntermediaWorx inc., The AngioFoundation and Bard Diagnostic Research & Educational Programs). 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In the post-event team meeting, "Cousin Sal" Banchitta, (retired FDNY firefighter turned cancer prevention ambassador for NYCRA) echoed Dr. Cutter's statement with "it's about the Power of Love and the Power to Care... it truly takes a lot of self-generating energy from within to step up to the plate and help others, especially when it comes to cancer."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>WHY DO WE CALL IT A "POWERMEET"?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This 2-part series focused on Occupational Cancers in the Fire Service. Special guests were selected around medical supporters, educators & advocates to introduce their specific disciplines in support of the first responders. The framers of the event included legendary cancer awareness speaker Dan Noonan from the 1975 NY Tel Exchange Disaster and internationally published cancer diagnostic expert Dr. Robert Bard. According to Mr. Noonan, seeking out the most outspoken and the most respected members of FF cancer awareness helped shape the success of the event's message of "GET CHECKED NOW!"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Unlike the original March event, part 2 expanded its reach to recruit national partners in the fire service. JIM BURNEKA JR. (Dayton, OH), DENA PLUMMER (Canton, TX), <a href="https://us.movember.com/?home">GEG OLIVA</a> (Culver City, CA), LT. CHRIS CONNER (Bedford/Fort Worth, TX) and CHIEF BOBBY HALTON (Tulsa, OK) added new zip codes to the NY Family- making up the national society called the I.C.R.A. - Integrative Cancer Resource Alliance. Greg Oliva of the <a href="https://us.movember.com/?home">Movember Foundation</a> was chosen to represent the community of international cancer orgs. "Movember started out in Australia and we now have over 20 countries and fund over 1200 innovative health projects- supporting firefighters' cancer is certainly a major interest of ours, and the honor of being in this zoom room and meeting so many great DOERS is so inspiring... and validating about my own work with the foundation!"</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another objective of this program was to introduce and welcome Lt. Christopher Conner, CEO of The <a href="http://facing-together.org/">F.A.C.E.S. Foundation (Firefighters Against Cancer and Exposures</a>). He originally established this org. as a charitable foundation, but by mid-2021, FACES united with NYCRA to form an expanded resource support group. With the added strength of over 210 national cancer orgs & hundreds of health resources + first responder groups, <a href="http://facing-together.org/">F.A.C.E.S. 2.0</a> morphed into a collective of new ideas and abilities to bring bring public support and aid to our heroes. "Firefighters and their families dedicate their lives and lifestyles to save others; it is our turn to help them. Our challenge coin has an inscription- "Heroum Animas Salvas". it means "Save the Lives of Heroes". That's our mission right there!"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHMJktf5B80Ihw0OGUsnmLo3IlEWqYooXXCfzg3lH1MUHNaogdiivSpOmogTD9l4nEzUMSSNXkEBmhLUPrPGRgHSAKWzMQ0HA7mka5I0n-AMnLD7YodSlAbjrMm1xU4o9u1lVbLiy8lmm/s691/dena1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="691" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHMJktf5B80Ihw0OGUsnmLo3IlEWqYooXXCfzg3lH1MUHNaogdiivSpOmogTD9l4nEzUMSSNXkEBmhLUPrPGRgHSAKWzMQ0HA7mka5I0n-AMnLD7YodSlAbjrMm1xU4o9u1lVbLiy8lmm/s320/dena1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In a separate interview with ICRA Events associate producer, Cheri Ambrose (founder of the <a href="https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/">Male Breast Cancer Coalition</a>), uniting leaders under a common cause has its challenges, especially in the cancer awareness community. Not everyone is on the same page, but when you find synergy and common ground, THAT'S A FAMILY! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dena Plummer of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9049845/">FLAME KEEPERS</a> brought a unique and special voice to the mix, translating into a powerful resource for firefighters. "I started it because my husband's (medical) case was the first in the city of Dallas and the second in the state of Texas to file against Workers' Comp using our state presumptive law. I found myself in uncharted territory. Most of the needed information either wasn't available or could only be found in bits and pieces. I saw a need for an organization to gather and provide all possible information to the firefighter and/or his family in the areas of Workers' Comp., state and national benefits and also government and private organizations. Members of our organization prepare the firefighter and their family for what to expect each step of the way, and have contact information for others who can also help along the way."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hBwh9jrjOcY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>THE CANCER BATTLE IS WAGED BY GLOBAL EDUCATION </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">By: Dr. Robert Bard</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>After my military tour in Vietnam as a radiologist (1972), I realized that there are many ways to treat disease not understood by conventional American medicine. I traveled to Denmark in 1974 to learn from where they pioneered conducting pancreatic tumor needle biopsies to avoid surgeries on benign tumors. This procedure was later adopted in the United States around 2019. Radiologists perform this using sonograms in real time directly to the patient in France because Europeans are trained to perform the sonogram without a technician because the scan is part of the physical examination </div><div>. I learned to do non-invasive prostate imaging and advanced tumor blood flow tracking that shows tumor aggression from Italy. From Germany, I was taught to do 3D imaging, which reduces the scan time to seconds instead of minutes and sometimes hours. </div><div><br /></div><div>My message here is that there is no one answer to cancer, and that scientific leadership is from many sources across the globe. The scientific community needs to continue working together by sharing information and conducting joint research programs. I'm glad to find some of the top technical innovations, international patents and treatment protocols are usually authored and designed by a team of developers from multiple continents. I am equally proud to bring together all these concepts (from abroad) into the hands of people in our country. That's my commitment to my patients- including our first responders.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UwQSygU6dAxlUoNuO45mfNTywfxk5-5js0HuLJn4Mq62ZxXhkHtDYGaigYKWxh5YbzPNyOHRvrediQ4w4t8NFTJGZakJTX_HweMA7U8hnsvaj8PoubqNslzxeLcMXHOTVTDxVAnrQRv0/s276/download.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UwQSygU6dAxlUoNuO45mfNTywfxk5-5js0HuLJn4Mq62ZxXhkHtDYGaigYKWxh5YbzPNyOHRvrediQ4w4t8NFTJGZakJTX_HweMA7U8hnsvaj8PoubqNslzxeLcMXHOTVTDxVAnrQRv0/s0/download.jpg" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>ANALYZING TODAY'S FIRES: FACING A DOMESTIC STANDARD</b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the style of a roundtable discussion, the moderator kickstarted the discussion ret. FF Chief Bobby Halton - a favorite in the national responders community and industrial publishing. Chief Halton captivated the group with profound statements about the significant need for dedicated diagnostics for all fire personnel in response to the highly lethal nature of modern fires from complex carcinogenic materials. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5grAPhyxs8hDjDKOOJr3rTJ-R-Epbz_aLHB6yDSMwE4qvaC9FU_TPIB1rs5p2CXrBxmNAo4kFPtw0uPgDiwy2HcAalPX2spGzukEtR0tYuR6dAJPpxD-t4nCuSxac5JtgiLYAGzcR5w3h/s276/download.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5grAPhyxs8hDjDKOOJr3rTJ-R-Epbz_aLHB6yDSMwE4qvaC9FU_TPIB1rs5p2CXrBxmNAo4kFPtw0uPgDiwy2HcAalPX2spGzukEtR0tYuR6dAJPpxD-t4nCuSxac5JtgiLYAGzcR5w3h/w162-h244/download.jpg" width="162" /></a></div>"Talking about occupational health issues, I think we need to talk about industrial hygiene because in the fire service, it is non-existent. Every other profession has industrial hygienists who can help identify patterns, trends, hazards, but the fire service doesn't have that as an industry yet. There's a great book by Dr. Deborah Wallace (an industrial hygienist in NYC) called '<i>In the Mouth of the Dragon: Why Today's Fires are More Dangerous</i>'. She looked at over 18 fires, including the ATT fire and looked at how the people died and aligned this all with the toxicity of these fires."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"To dovetail on what Dr. Bart just said about European technologies, hydroxocobalamin has been used as an antidote to smoking election in Europe since the nineties. It's still not approved in the United States. Although we do have cyanide kits, they are still under a provisional from our FDA- so our bureaucracy has been a problem when it comes to understanding toxicity in fires and bringing that awareness. And plus I think we were hampered early by <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17099456/">the Lemasters study</a> that albeit with the best of intentions created a tremendous moral hazard and making statements that were wildly inaccurate." </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">TBC</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">QUICK RELEASE</span></div></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFzDYJlV88MDIHuiMPL7ryfFVXpKVfZlpeYWLub2R1FvJZd9EcIm7nbVMIoUDo3MbR7LskX6VAAF4_nj_qE7XpdycSptMhqxhaGAJ-0ozC0djQFtoupwhB-3DDsC_cCkgXdvnynOOHeSXh/s1600/hist_us_21_1192001_pic_13sep_2001_search_specialist.jpg" style="clear: left; font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFzDYJlV88MDIHuiMPL7ryfFVXpKVfZlpeYWLub2R1FvJZd9EcIm7nbVMIoUDo3MbR7LskX6VAAF4_nj_qE7XpdycSptMhqxhaGAJ-0ozC0djQFtoupwhB-3DDsC_cCkgXdvnynOOHeSXh/s320/hist_us_21_1192001_pic_13sep_2001_search_specialist.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Andrea Booher / FEMA</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Mar 31, 2021- The Integrative Cancer Resource Alliance launches the first virtual town-hall style video meeting called </span><u style="color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">The 2021 Cancer PowerMeet series.</u><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"> This interactive event is part of a set of panel-driven meetings covering the topics of OCCUPATIONAL TOXIC EXPOSURES and SURVIVORSHIP AFTER THE JOB - with a list of prominent guests from the Medical and First Responders' communities. Headliners for this event include nationally recognized spokesman for fire safety and fire rescue veteran from the 1975 NY Tel Fire & 9/11 DAN NOONAN. Alongside Mr. Noonan is 35+ year cancer medical imaging professor DR. ROBERT BARD (NYC) + associate director of the First Responders Cancer Resource Group and active duty responder in 9/11 Sal Banchitta. Together, they all share their powerful experiences about notable disasters in history, answering targeted questions from a panel of top members in the cancer care community steering public awareness and education about prevention and early detection as part of </span><a href="https://nycralliance.org/" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">I.C.R.A.</a><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">'s "Get Checked Now!" program.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a href="https://youtu.be/hBwh9jrjOcY">To experience the first Cancer PowerMeet, see the excerpt clip link</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Nine Squares of Care" Starts with a Button</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YDAxKShB7Scbaf5w2vgptnI_qobaSGEXR7-Jr8Z1zSl4Y4dNa3cWmls8bHryPmLAz1Y6HhHkyhOjWPSyTFvnFuZMjVmH9_eGwttzV6n7UgNdS_aWhqkdEdKCygJLexqLwP-5hu7Yqi4k/s2048/button.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YDAxKShB7Scbaf5w2vgptnI_qobaSGEXR7-Jr8Z1zSl4Y4dNa3cWmls8bHryPmLAz1Y6HhHkyhOjWPSyTFvnFuZMjVmH9_eGwttzV6n7UgNdS_aWhqkdEdKCygJLexqLwP-5hu7Yqi4k/w103-h137/button.jpg" width="103" /></a></div>Focus Groups: First Responders, Cancer Research Professionals & Cancer Community Leaders<br />Speakers: Dan Noonan (Ret. FDNY), Sal Banchitta (Ret. FDNY) and Dr. Robert L. Bard</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The Integrative Cancer Resource Alliance is proud to launch its 2021 'PowerMeet' series on OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISKS starting with its first focus group- The Emergency Responders in the Fire Service. Architected by executive director Lennard Gettz and The I.C.R.A. Educational team, the event recruited "a perfect fusion of guests from various cancer-specific interest areas to provoke a strong Q/A exchange about job-related cancers". This event offered a highly charged educational exchange with direct insights, viewpoints and experiences from retired firefighters and members of the medical community + questions from other professionals from both sides.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Selected headliners are chosen for their professional experiences and their profound presence as educators. The lineup includes Dan Noonan (Ret. FDNY), "Cousin" Sal Banchitta (Ret. FDNY) and Dr. Robert Bard, cancer diagnostic imaging specialist - recognized in the community as the "cancer detective". Together, they cover the patient-doctor dynamics of the cancer care dynamics.</p>"The One-Voice mission of The I.C.R.A. is to present like-minded educators, advocates and resources to form a harmonized chorus... with messages of educated prevention, early detection and proactive lifestyle", states Cheri Ambrose, moderator and president of the Male Breast Cancer Coalition. "There are so many answers to cancer, and hearing them from those who are affected in these unique ways (either as medical experts, patient advocates, family members or as the cancer patients themselves) makes for a powerful messenger of what can and should be done to keep everyone safe!"<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: white;">GET </span></span><span style="background-color: #3d85c6; color: white;">CHECKED NOW!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Known internally as “the button”, NYCRA received a modest gift of $255 from a firefighter’s widow and was used to produce the “Get Checked Now!” button for the group’s first meeting with the FDNY/RMA (Retired Members Assoc.) in 2018. It remains the signature call for the team’s many ‘road trips’, videos, articles and fire service presentations. The motto continues to resonate in the 2021 PowerMeet as Dan Noonan proudly holds up his button to the Zoom camera to start off his introduction.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">CANCER SCIENCE MEETS "THE FIREHOUSE KITCHEN"</span></span></div>Each of the speakers came to this event with "guns a-blazing". Dr. Bard shared a 7-slide presentation illustrating the common cancer scans from actual firefighters to best describe the science of diagnostics. In addition, he shared his own personal experiences with agent orange exposure from the Viet-Nam era as a military officer as the impetus to his public outreach to all cases of toxic exposures in service personnel.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqQTBcaEg2URuTo49HCBRiWEHIFrj9mvRFKk0gM-dngHTclZ2nVGo78ingpb__SDNHW22SdwSj1DrJLbNFHVC3r3KQSL0CR3Z4GyHZsNgSi5PMAUzmEt-Hn9SXWusyp2-4K6RHPbHvBCO/s963/3box-work2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="963" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqQTBcaEg2URuTo49HCBRiWEHIFrj9mvRFKk0gM-dngHTclZ2nVGo78ingpb__SDNHW22SdwSj1DrJLbNFHVC3r3KQSL0CR3Z4GyHZsNgSi5PMAUzmEt-Hn9SXWusyp2-4K6RHPbHvBCO/w415-h228/3box-work2.jpg" width="415" /></a></div>"Bringing in a scientific powerhouse like Dr. Bard is a one man army of endless knowledge about understanding cancer", stated Sal Banchitta. "His part of the presentation was called 'Straight Talk from the Doc'- and I personally have never heard a doctor speak this candidly and offer this much information clearly and concisely. Cancer is not an easy topic to discuss- but Dr. Bard's 4 minute intro taught me more than months of reading - and having a front row seat to ask him my questions is such a rare honor!"<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The I.C.R.A. committee is scheduling 15 PowerMeets for the year, but unanimously wanted to launch the 'Cancers on the Job' series with speakers from the fire service. "I would be remiss if we did not kick off such an important event without Dan (Noonan), probably one of the most recognized and outspoken firefighters in modern history to speak about fire safety from cancer exposures. Dan survived the devastating 1975 NY Tel Fire (where 699 firefighters were heavily exposed to the most horrible carcinogens of burning PVC) and volunteered in 9/11 past retirement. As far as I'm concerned, Dan Noonan is a national treasure with an immeasurable heart to represent us all!"</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the 40 minute exchange, Dan responded with kind generosity and down-to-earth directness, which he attributes as part of "straight talk from the kitchen" (the 'communication central' of all firehouses). With pointed conviction to fire safety at the cost of so many lives, Dan Noonan delivered with blistering urgency. "I enjoy bringing awareness to my fellow first responders... and all folks exposed to these chemicals. I think this country as a whole has to step up and really ring the bell for these people and bring them awareness with "Get Checked Now!" I emphasize this to all my fellow firefighters, new firefighters and first responders coming on the job. But the problem there is that when you come on the department, you're young and you think you're invincible. You think you're Superman. You want to serve the community. And boy, you put that uniform on and you're ready to rock and roll, but you don't identify the hazards. And that's why it falls on us. All of us to say, 'Hey, time out'-- you gotta be aware of the ABC-XYZ and be sure to get checked."</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdo2NHJaUaW1zjWhLEKdPGIjj1f8nkYyHpb1ZSJC_VGtHFEmYzf6TbF3Q2zQALcTpol1xKBCjU3_Jef4Vnop24ZiPJe8CDrdBhKIeuYNS0YwGQH1rl25MTImpoGdAi8dXm040Oe1HvDrS/s360/logo.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdo2NHJaUaW1zjWhLEKdPGIjj1f8nkYyHpb1ZSJC_VGtHFEmYzf6TbF3Q2zQALcTpol1xKBCjU3_Jef4Vnop24ZiPJe8CDrdBhKIeuYNS0YwGQH1rl25MTImpoGdAi8dXm040Oe1HvDrS/w150-h150/logo.png" width="150" /></a><span style="background-color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE BEYOND OUR BORDERS</span></span><br /> "We are blessed to have such a powerful group of individuals who hold the common spirit to make a difference." Unlike webinars and talk shows where most of the audience is limited to being spectators, each invitee carries a major role of driving the headliners to share and discuss with highly charged questions. They are hand selected based on their own professions, encouraging discussions about job-related cancers but are also public advocates in their own right.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This event is a FIRST, both as a pilot project and also as the official launch of The I.C.R.A. brand- a global branch formed by The NY Cancer Resource Alliance. "As one of the first medical speakers of the group, the New York alliance on Linkedin was started back in 2018 - but it was impossible to keep local when the web was connecting us with so many cancer experts from everywhere. The I.C.R.A. banner covers our global family with endless possibilities. The philosophy of INTEGRATIVE applies to expansive medicine and borderless alliances (and is) as the most powerful problem solving paradigm", says Dr. Robert Bard.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the first panelists was David Dachinger- Career Fire Lieutenant, IAFF Local 1739 (Ridgefield, CT.) and inventor of the Loving Medications stress reduction technology for patients in treatment. "Cancer in the fire service is an epidemic and NOW is the time for radical awareness and culture change... I love the direction of this forum of bringing the many sides of advocacy together."</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>A Texas-based partner group supporting firefighters cancer is F.A.C.E.S (Firefighters Against Cancer Exposures), a national program led by Christopher Conner of Bedford TX. In the early days of NYCRA's 9/11 CancerScan project, a strong connection was established to share and support each other. "I am proud to connect with all firefighters in need of help- especially anyone affected healthwise by the job. This type of event powerfully supports that feeling of awareness and can only charge up the community to better understand this ongoing issue."<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Other speakers included Mindy Conklin of "Hitting Cancer Below the Belt" (hcb2.org) of Virginia, Julia Chiappetta (breast cancer survivor/health educator) of Cos Cob, CT and Elizabeth Banchitta (EMT/safety publisher) of Kings Park, NY. They contributed greatly to the engaging and dynamic energy of the PowerMeet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The I.C.R.A. program recently acquired the technology to translate all articles and videos to as many as 9 different languages supported by partners in countries such as Italy, The Netherlands, France, Spain, England- and other nations where cancer research is prominent.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table border="2" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#E1F3DA"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">IN SOLIDARITY TO DEFEAT CANCER</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;">by Elizabeth Banchitta, EMT</span></div><div style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRipmHzImyAQivApUSrBkpU3cP2ckFE5kfk34UvWUnkaVLR7caTewsDyW03pQQc6b1J4YWAeIntrLKuKNKn2NBxWFvLtl-aMRaDbvUj31I6J_pe0U2-64g_3IYXo1BGYHtTOi7RpGn_C9h/s100/LIZ2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRipmHzImyAQivApUSrBkpU3cP2ckFE5kfk34UvWUnkaVLR7caTewsDyW03pQQc6b1J4YWAeIntrLKuKNKn2NBxWFvLtl-aMRaDbvUj31I6J_pe0U2-64g_3IYXo1BGYHtTOi7RpGn_C9h/s0/LIZ2.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;">Now more than ever, with the Covid-19 pandemic exhausting all resources of our healthcare community, hospitals and practitioners everywhere are suffering a major crash from the disconnect with patients who need vital care and maintenance (especially cancer cases). Uniting medical and community leaders to share and brainstorm under an alliance of proactive health, safety and treatment measures is a valuable element in the fight against cancer- as shown in events like the Cancer PowerMeet. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;">It was such an honor to see a screen full of true DO'ers of their own personal crusades unite to present and do so much more- together. If this 'meeting of the minds' is about leadership, k</span><span style="color: #444444;">icking off the series with first responders was strategically empowering. This unique breed of rescuers are most regarded for their self sacrifice, focused only on THE job - even long after retirement! When we approached Dan (Noonan) to be the first speaker, it was so inspiring to hear his “Count me in!” – amidst major cancer surgeries and personal challenges. It is his presence and all those like him that drives us all to do the best we can to ‘get the word out’ for him, and alongside him. With this PowerMeet, we have a united and inspired new voice to drive this message even louder and farther beyond all borders. </span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><hr /></span></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlQ8JDXGrqC5q90HJzj5ANd4RilDF1w1oNPzZ4LWvOdrvEJ-cQGsfmypEOHaNuJaY1jB4ew36MtquG2o2jBGbbZ8EdUJWorHse4B5xDJgyFAMcyiHS74Mfr0_-o6hQUxYK9o0xT0jQT9I/s200/NEWS1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="53" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlQ8JDXGrqC5q90HJzj5ANd4RilDF1w1oNPzZ4LWvOdrvEJ-cQGsfmypEOHaNuJaY1jB4ew36MtquG2o2jBGbbZ8EdUJWorHse4B5xDJgyFAMcyiHS74Mfr0_-o6hQUxYK9o0xT0jQT9I/s0/NEWS1.jpg" /></a></div><p style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2021/05/faces-20-icra-builds-national.html"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2021/05/faces-20-icra-builds-national.html"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqUvhj_PBFRMfEIxcP4WYfpf0gKUj-_jpBkBSslVG3VzNoqLVBejgcgZxH1xAL3Rpl-JmPsrqm-49tBoSvpM24jjalKxTA3PuvWiC8P3fJbKaJbPSKlPbbtrdtBlOSxQ5OBRidHaunkYv/s211/5324_medium.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="211" data-original-width="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqUvhj_PBFRMfEIxcP4WYfpf0gKUj-_jpBkBSslVG3VzNoqLVBejgcgZxH1xAL3Rpl-JmPsrqm-49tBoSvpM24jjalKxTA3PuvWiC8P3fJbKaJbPSKlPbbtrdtBlOSxQ5OBRidHaunkYv/s0/5324_medium.jpg" /></a></div>2022 RESCEUE GALLERY: Celebrating Field Photographers</span><br />Since the advent of 9/11, global campaigns drove the "NEVER FORGET" mantra that defined the voice of our post-attack era. FILM, VIDEO and PHOTOGRAPHY documents timeless moments, especially events that change our world. The First Responders Cancer Resource (formerly 9/11 CancerScan) ,thanks in part to the historical archives of the 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial and Museum, gained exclusive access to some of the most remarkable works by photographers like KEVIN COUGHLIN (Pulitzer Prize-sharing photojournalist), ROBERTO RABANNE and <a href="https://www.911memorial.org/connect/blog/new-exhibition-features-fema-photographs-ground-zero">ANDREA BOOHER</a> - whose powerful images photographs continue to support our culture and grace the many pages of 9/11 related historical presentations. "They are priceless nuggets of visual narrative and evidence of important occurrences gone past - especially in cases like the collection of prints of 9/11 photos." (<a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2021/05/faces-20-icra-builds-national.html">see feature article</a>)</span><p></p><p style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeK3GcPWnAXJY_PNUvDA4dz8PJLJ8po60cZvyeSN95yfecCDF6F49fc-zxWwGCLXMrNV5EvTKcv0WX4CMmJQ3lBw2Rr_IwqzXbZY-F0utvo5hOWJ_-YF9P5RWsL_Zznv7nqNhe71XJ_Ra/s1155/ff.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="878" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeK3GcPWnAXJY_PNUvDA4dz8PJLJ8po60cZvyeSN95yfecCDF6F49fc-zxWwGCLXMrNV5EvTKcv0WX4CMmJQ3lBw2Rr_IwqzXbZY-F0utvo5hOWJ_-YF9P5RWsL_Zznv7nqNhe71XJ_Ra/w137-h181/ff.jpg" width="137" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">CANCER IN THE FIRE SERVICE</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to a 2015 NIOSH study of cancer cases in the U.S., Fire fighters had a greater number of cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths in mostly digestive, oral, respiratory, and urinary cancers. There were about twice as many fire fighters with malignant mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Exposure to asbestos while fire fighting is the most likely explanation for this. There were more cases of certain cancers among younger fire fighters. For example, fire fighters in our study who were under 65 years of age had more bladder and prostate cancers than expected. When comparing fire fighters in our study to each other: The chance of lung cancer diagnosis or death increased with amount of time spent at fires. The chance of leukemia death increased with the number of fire runs. (Source: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pgms/worknotify/pdfs/ff-cancer-factsheet-final-508.pdf">CDC/NIOSH</a>- <span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Findings from a Study of Cancer among U.S. Fire Fighters:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pgms/worknotify/pdfs/ff-cancer-factsheet-final-508.pdf">https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pgms/worknotify/pdfs/ff-cancer-factsheet-final-508.pdf</a></span></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><hr /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2021/02/overview-burn-pits-other-job-related.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="203" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBlk2D4glp1pCSWUlKccQhOq86TsJFuTpMq8rbJms8ITxO7dHDy1i0JzBkxBn2eUEq7pHJkiR4MZ4XD-LzlZb9jZ8iwEpJ8O9MDOkS-S7CZg8wY4Ndfd15cR_IB2wpUpjEAGdQ3YAcRgQ5/w139-h147/burn.png" width="139" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2021/02/overview-burn-pits-other-job-related.html">JOB-RELATED TOXIC EXPOSURES (BURN PITS, FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICE)</a></p><p>Feb. 27, 2021 - The effects of Burn Pits are being compared to other known military health cases like the wide exposure to Agent Orange from Viet Nam- as well as the many cancer cases caused by disasters like 9/11. - "...Unlike exposure to Agent Orange, VA does not consider any disabilities presumptively associated with exposure to burn pit smoke. Therefore, post-9/11 veterans filing claims for service connection must obtain a medical opinion stating that their condition is at least as likely as not a result of their exposure to burn pit smoke. VA adjudicates burn pit claims on a case-by-case basis in which the decision is based on the facts unique to each claim." </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><hr style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2020/02/45th-anniversary-of-1975-ny-telephone.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="320" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNJzRM3-pJS0Q5LtITv81mPfZaan-KyitJn1cqXl6KIkRZss5X194qT1KfigTHnX3aD7aM-LNRBNvPFaR31yJv6N3X-UtnESdoJwpDlLEZibPzV0o_arx-x0hEC4ZZnDCkoUQUDs_Hbo3/w187-h105/dan.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://firstrespondershealth101.blogspot.com/2020/02/45th-anniversary-of-1975-ny-telephone.html">LEARNING FROM THE 1975 NY TEL EXCHANGE FIRE: FIRST MAJOR JOB-RELATED TOXIC EXPOSURE IN FIREFIGHTING HISTORY</a></div><p></p><p>Over 45 years ago, the first responders' community including the remaining survivors of the 1975 NY Tel Exchange Fire recalls one of the most significant disasters in firefighting history next only to 9/11. The many health impacts from this historical event, exposing all responders also resulted in countless safety references from its many occupational hazards as well as prevention protocols and protective innovations. The NY Cancer Resource Alliance (NYCRA) features Ret. FDNY Ff. Dan Noonan and his contribution & sacrifice to the City of New York. After his tenure at the fire service, Mr. Noonan pursued a life-long national crusade in safety awareness and publishing educational projects including his report about the 1975 NY Telephone Exchange Fire. </p><p><br /></p><hr /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">VIEWPOINTS:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX6RmiPiuJIycXFp5cMNFywaevbDXzOGHmi1EkSDsQN7G-T-wOPPZEapa5TKkJPtNPqxf6cpd1IBgflThzdnYoCv1ScO_kBpvSgRBY2V0MbrEtSf7FthwtBuA7QjXkilFMGqLly8fl0wW/s209/NOELLE.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="192" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX6RmiPiuJIycXFp5cMNFywaevbDXzOGHmi1EkSDsQN7G-T-wOPPZEapa5TKkJPtNPqxf6cpd1IBgflThzdnYoCv1ScO_kBpvSgRBY2V0MbrEtSf7FthwtBuA7QjXkilFMGqLly8fl0wW/w99-h108/NOELLE.jpg" width="99" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #674ea7;">DR. NOELLE CUTTER - </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">Assoc. Professor at Molloy College Director / TedX Speaker<br /></span><span style="color: #674ea7;">As first responders, firefighters are subject to a countless number of toxins while saving lives. For example, PVC, a common toxic plastic has been linked to several cancers including liver cancer, brain, lung, lymphoma, and leukemia. Listening to the first hand stories from these hero’s is truly motivating. Their powerful stories shed light on some of the occupational exposures that these hero’s endure. The Integrative Cancer Resource Alliance is bringing together our beloved heroes to raise public awareness on occupational exposures and survivorship after the job. By doing so, the group aims to provide outreach and educational resources about prevention and early detection. The Integrative Cancer Resource Alliance promotes prevention and early detection through their “Get Checked Now” campaign. Dr. Robert Bard, MD, Cancer Diagnostics and Imaging, gives meaningful insight into the importance of following firefighters who may have been exposed to toxins on the job. The Integrative Cancer Resource Alliance truly lives up to its mission on brining advocacy and other forms of aid to cancer victims in the fire services.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT_ltu849FZgTQ_aw_VfSiocPJH2nervX-N3NwB6PMbEYNrWDjV28SuJMtTTMTEkI0W29EYDrN1j2Gdpp5C9LUE5VDwe3cdWcNX-Qmal3y73FdADItoM9YcmwsdJo6tsL4IzQM9713_tU/s162/BORYS.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="162" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT_ltu849FZgTQ_aw_VfSiocPJH2nervX-N3NwB6PMbEYNrWDjV28SuJMtTTMTEkI0W29EYDrN1j2Gdpp5C9LUE5VDwe3cdWcNX-Qmal3y73FdADItoM9YcmwsdJo6tsL4IzQM9713_tU/w103-h103/BORYS.jpg" width="103" /></a></div>BORYS KRYNYCKI - PET/CT interpretation / Personal Care Molecular Imaging<br /> When dealing with cancer size does matter. Establishing an early diagnosis of cancer when tumor burden is low and limited to a single site can lead to better outcomes. The longer the delay in diagnosis, the more chances cancer has to mutate to more aggressive variants and spread to other parts of the body. Advanced screening and diagnostic techniques work in synergy to detect cancer at an early stage, to customize patient treatment. Once the patient has been treated, the goal is to detect recurrence of disease at an early stage, also for some of the same reasons as above. In addition, with the same advanced diagnostic techniques working in synergy the scenario of “oligometastatic” disease becomes more prevalent, i.e. recurrence is confined to a single or very limited set of sites in the body. This provides for the opportunity to perform a more custom targeted plan of patient treatment, with ultimately better results. </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><hr /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>ETERNAL GRATITUDES:</b><br /><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: times;"><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">A great many thanks to our headliners, Dr. Robert Bard, (Dapper) Dan Noonan and "Cousin" Sal Banchitta for their unending generosity, their resilience and unforgettable presence in the fight against cancer. Also, our eternal gratitude goes to</span></i><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">: Melinda Conklin of Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (<a href="http://HCB2.org">HCB2.org</a>), Tony and Laura Carfang (<span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://SurvivingBreastCancer.org">SurvivingBreastCancer.org</a>), Dave Dachinger/ Tamara Green (<a href="http://lovingmeditations.com">lovingmeditations.com</a>), Cheri Ambrose & </span><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Kirby Lewis</span><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> (</span><a href="http://malebreastcancercoalition.org">malebreastcancercoalition.org</a><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">), Liz Banchitta (<a href="http://cousinsal.org">cousinsal.org</a>), Dr. Stephen Chagares (</span><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.drchagares.com">www.drchagares.com</a>), Johnny "Double Pains" Graziano (<a href="http://modernpainrelief.com">modernpainrelief.com</a>), Dr. Pierre Kory (<a href="http://flccc.net">flccc.net</a>), Dr. Conrad & Coleen Maulfair (</span></span></i><span style="text-align: justify;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #674ea7;"><i><a href="http://maulfairmedicalcenter.com">maulfairmedicalcenter.com</a>), </i></span></span><i><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Phil Muccio (<a href="http://axiobionics.com">axiobionics.com</a>), Greg Oliva (<a href="http://movember.org">movember.org</a>) and Chris Conner (F.A.C.E.S.- <a href="http://healthscannyc.org">healthscannyc.org</a>) for your labor of love, your hard work and the inspiration & empowerment you provided this project. 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Bard</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdWSBPu2_cUEwoobyRW9o2KG71nbrvHOjQ5p-wYZ_bo7lH1L8f0ArAfxIE1exYtGLYmd1R_bq1lNVRHvpamtdEE9xnIov1B7TrpBvRlPF0StLJ6VHIPGyIAbikF3YQ4XNepaJRi-prf01/s1200/robot1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdWSBPu2_cUEwoobyRW9o2KG71nbrvHOjQ5p-wYZ_bo7lH1L8f0ArAfxIE1exYtGLYmd1R_bq1lNVRHvpamtdEE9xnIov1B7TrpBvRlPF0StLJ6VHIPGyIAbikF3YQ4XNepaJRi-prf01/w245-h163/robot1.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>The advent of Sci-Fi movies have continually sparked the imagination for robotics, while dutifully inspiring the world of medical engineering to fulfill this reality. The first recorded successful surgical procedure in 1985 launched the trend of robotic assisted surgeries have widely expanded in growth and demand - supporting the complexities of Heart, Thoracic, Gastrointestinal, Gynecological, Spine, Transplant and Neurological surgeries. Robotically-assisted surgeries were developed to offer improved accuracy and to enhance the capabilities of surgeons performing open surgery-- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot-assisted_surgery">[1]</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJJOkCco9Ey6lEamtw6j6t0asjNSRXHw6iAIOd7j3c0OuSYj1M50JsALJtN4x7cua6xxRJBDFtly5bmhS9QqMI23MCT_sj_wctbGqLMD2Te0yEvwWNFWrpx1CKz8hhXjrW2Si6zYtCI1t/s1600/2guys_sm.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="720" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJJOkCco9Ey6lEamtw6j6t0asjNSRXHw6iAIOd7j3c0OuSYj1M50JsALJtN4x7cua6xxRJBDFtly5bmhS9QqMI23MCT_sj_wctbGqLMD2Te0yEvwWNFWrpx1CKz8hhXjrW2Si6zYtCI1t/w218-h127/2guys_sm.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">This past year alone, the wave of technical advancements is nothing short of a movement that solidly defines the future of medicine itself. Life extension protocols such as non-invasive surgeries, integrative onco-immunology, cellular regenerative therapies and the use of modern materials such as advanced ultrasonic and laser technologies are all leading us to a 'TREKIAN' reality (for those that have an appreciation for sci-fi marvels come to life).</div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">Meet Dr. Stephen Chagares (Tinton Falls, NJ), a visionary in laparoscopic and robotic breast surgery who recently brought the discipline of Dr. Antonio Toesca at The European Institute of Oncology in Milan Italy to our shores. According to clinical trials published by Dr. Toesca, “...robotic nipple sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction authors found two main advantages such as the robotic optical vision and the minimal invasiveness.”</div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">Dr. Chagares expresses a deep appreciation for the development of this technology as another "great tool in the toolbox". The developer of his Da Vinci surgical system (by INTUITIVE) joins in his success and all visionaries of the technology. “The future of minimally invasive care spans the patient journey from early diagnosis to treatment and beyond,” said Julian Nikolchev, President of Intuitive Ventures. ”Intuitive Ventures is investing in cutting-edge innovation across the continuum of care to bring the future forward.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVA6OSSEXAduSi_gVpzcZx-ycNBj336wHuT6n3nCuZmKqFwwsEZDGjI8-3PCTjPDomuRA80-L48yl-AgZrH0TkiL2XremZqpuP_WmBt4U8UTh3lJvo2B5f5_rnf4khAHhU86R0PsvvlRAT/s1600/chagares.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVA6OSSEXAduSi_gVpzcZx-ycNBj336wHuT6n3nCuZmKqFwwsEZDGjI8-3PCTjPDomuRA80-L48yl-AgZrH0TkiL2XremZqpuP_WmBt4U8UTh3lJvo2B5f5_rnf4khAHhU86R0PsvvlRAT/s320/chagares.jpg" width="179" /></a></div>On Sept. 14, 2018, he successfully achieved being the <b>first in the United States to perform robotic nipple sparing mastectomy on a female cancer patient to be followed by immediate reconstruction.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b> </b> Yvonne Zucco was an ideal candidate and the first recipient for a skin, nipple and areola-sparing mastectomy with immediate multi-stage reconstruction. </span>This presented major advantages over conventional procedures including a significant reduction in procedural time (from 7 to 3 hours), a remarkable recovery in range of motion and according to published 5 year data<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD;">, ZERO cancer recurrence</span> and equal oncologic outcomes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br /><br />Dr. Chagares is proud to lead the first program of its kind in the U.S.--paving the way for a future of breast cancer care, starting with robotic mastectomy. He offers this revolutionary procedure at various hospitals throughout Monmouth County, New Jersey. "Robotic mastectomy, with immediate reconstruction, opens the door to a new era of mastectomy and a new outlook for patients who are candidates, offering a modern approach to an operation that has been so physically, emotionally and psychologically scarring is remarkable," says Dr. Chagares.</div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">The <a href="https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/" target="_blank">Male Breast Cancer Coalition and MBCC</a> medical advisory board member recognized Dr. Chagares<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">’ </span>achievements as well as the benefits of the procedural innovation that he brings to the cancer treatment community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recent news features Dr. Chagares is also the <b>first to successfully perform this procedure on a male patient</b> worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> On October 12, 2018, </span>Brian Thompson, 34 (L-image insert), recently underwent bilateral mastectomy with robotic assistance for growing and painful tumors from a disorder called Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia (PASH). Dr. Chagares removed all of the male patient's breast tissue from both breasts through single incisions under the armpits, eliminating incisions and scarring on the breasts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31aFyaJym6cedvGjC6RVIZJwW04DbrhvGlPvcycTLzsmkZ8pAOYwC0V9lGHeuNry9qUsyfdsuDiaoxN68wGRT5cVtg71v_oZX-fTer7yUTNJBJ0dmmkWg6Oidmm9_2_MLX3OuHK5IyV4c/s1600/IMG957219+-+Copy.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1280" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31aFyaJym6cedvGjC6RVIZJwW04DbrhvGlPvcycTLzsmkZ8pAOYwC0V9lGHeuNry9qUsyfdsuDiaoxN68wGRT5cVtg71v_oZX-fTer7yUTNJBJ0dmmkWg6Oidmm9_2_MLX3OuHK5IyV4c/s200/IMG957219+-+Copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Twelve hours after surgery, the patient carried full range of shoulder motion and was discharged from the hospital with drains with a completely positive report in his first postoperative week. Brian is said to be pain-free for the first time in four years. He fortunately had non-malignant tumors on pathology. Brian’s story is very important in that men have to understand that all breast lumps are not “just” gynecomastia. There are many types of breast masses in men just like women, and some are cancerous. Men’s breast masses need complete evaluation and can not be overlooked. There should be no stigma for men to discuss and work-up their breast masses, it can be life-saving.</div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">As an advanced cancer imaging specialist and the founder of a major breast cancer diagnostics program in NYC, Dr. Bard often partners with top practitioners and “out of the box” professionals who, like him, subscribe to innovations that bring new benefits and advanced results to help patients and the overall treatment process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“...I completely support the implementation of Dr. Chagares’ talents and this advanced method in our medical community where more patients would truly benefit from this – it addresses everything I would look for, from accuracy, safety and better recovery time. I also acknowledge his research and determination seeking this protocol from beyond local means- where in many cases, other countries tend to bring more to the table!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have similarly brought back new non-invasive imaging technologies from Europe and Japan and made them available to our local medical community, so I appreciate the scientific dedication he has exhibited.”</div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">“For treatment of cancer or pre-cancerous tissue or risk reduction for patients who have a high risk of developing breast cancer such as BRCA1 or 2 mutation patients… this procedure is still a mastectomy but it uses the robot to assist (me) the surgeon to make an incision not on the breast itself but on the side.” States Dr. Chagares. “When the patient wakes up, their cancer is gone or their risk is minimized, there are no scars on the breast, the nipples and areolae are intact, the implants are in and they don<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">’</span>t need any other operation. From the patient<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">’</span>s perspective, both psycho-socially and physically, it<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">’</span>s an amazing procedure and I can<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">’</span>t wait to be able to offer it to more breast cancer patients.”<br /><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">The future of medical treatments and surgical procedures continues to advance at a remarkable rate with significant evidence of improved success and survival rate, the reduction of risk and post-op issues as well as better recovery time. Factors as these help drive engineers, surgeons and investors alike to a united front to bring a new era in the healing arts. </div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br />For more info on Dr. Stephen Chagares, visit: <a href="http://drchagares.com/">drchagares.com</a> and <a href="http://mbcscan.com/images2/APP_CHAGARES.pdf" target="_blank">APP FEATURE</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">Other related articles:<br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">- <a href="https://bardcancercenter.blogspot.com/2017/10/advances-in-image-guided-oncologic.html" target="_blank">Advances in Image-Guided Oncologic Treatment</a></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;"><br /></div><div class="Body" style="border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;">- <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ny-surgeon-takes-on-the-no-more-scalpel-medical-movement-with-stem-cell-therapy-300731401.html?tc=eml_cleartime" target="_blank">NY Surgeon Takes on the "No More Scalpel" Medical Movement</a></div><br /><div class="Body" style="border: none;">- <a href="http://ctny2018.blogspot.com/2018/05/how-cell-therapy-targets-nerve-damage.html" target="_blank">Cell Therapy Nerve Targets Damage Repair</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><br /><br /><br />References:<div>1) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot-assisted_surgery">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot-assisted_surgery</a></div><div><br /><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-male-robotic-mastectomy-worldwide-performed-by-dr-stephen-a-chagares-300725241.html">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-male-robotic-mastectomy-worldwide-performed-by-dr-stephen-a-chagares-300725241.html</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-robotic-mastectomy-performed-for-cancer-in-the-united-states-by-dr-stephen-a-chagares-300726818.html">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-robotic-mastectomy-performed-for-cancer-in-the-united-states-by-dr-stephen-a-chagares-300726818.html</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="Body" style="border: none; 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</div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><b>INTRODUCTION: WHY CANCER COMES BACK </b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Source: NIH- National Cancer Institute)</span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">When cancer comes back after treatment, doctors call it a recurrence- or recurrent cancer. Finding out that cancer has come back can cause feelings of shock, anger, sadness, and fear. But you have something now that you didn’t have before—experience. You’ve lived through cancer already and you know what to expect. Also, remember that treatments may have improved since you were first diagnosed. New drugs or methods may help with your treatment or in managing side effects. In some cases, improved treatments have helped turn cancer into a chronic disease that people can manage for many years.</span></div></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">Recurrent cancer starts with cancer cells that the first treatment didn’t fully remove or destroy. This doesn’t mean that the treatment you received was wrong. It just means that a small number of cancer cells survived the treatment and were too small to show up in follow-up tests. Over time, these cells grew into tumors or cancer that your doctor can now detect.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3M2SF-7ScWtct0fA3YsLXJENImTGg9rWn41_KblDYiE8UwSDZ3Rfi6DDdJCf9dQbnZOkQ4JOwn4JZMtqngfNGdHiA1CQO3QMOyI-BN2164y5TAy8Ef9fmPJ8gZwZNlKVKQM5pJwTk-H_7dac5QqLpjkxH2BroXnpymp1mki2l_MDNnrP0xDvaTfNn2g=s800" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="800" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3M2SF-7ScWtct0fA3YsLXJENImTGg9rWn41_KblDYiE8UwSDZ3Rfi6DDdJCf9dQbnZOkQ4JOwn4JZMtqngfNGdHiA1CQO3QMOyI-BN2164y5TAy8Ef9fmPJ8gZwZNlKVKQM5pJwTk-H_7dac5QqLpjkxH2BroXnpymp1mki2l_MDNnrP0xDvaTfNn2g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />OUTSMARTING CANCER WITH SELF-AWARENESS </b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Dr. Robert L. Bard</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Once you do enough Google-searching (especially key words like "CANCER PREVENTION", "STAY IN REMISSION"), you'll learn how to come up with a simple plan to keep cancer away- or increase the likelihood of beating cancer with the comprehensive Early Detection & Prevention plan. In each case, much can be done to prevent the current stage. The first step is to GET MORE FAMILIAR WITH YOURSELF.</span></div></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">• Be aware of your genetic lineage: risk of cancer increases upon heredity. The first place to look is within your own DNA or family history. Many cancers tend to travel down generations. It can also have the tendency to skip one generation and appear in the next one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">• Periodic Checking of your body for any anomalies like lumps, bumps, discolored bruises or growths. Self-checking is the first base. Also stay on top of unusual feelings like frequent headaches, unique pains and strains- anything that feels out of the ordinary. Take nothing for granted when it comes to your body.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">• Know your environment: Many health issues are known to be caused by environmental toxins. Where you sleep, eat and work could be affecting how you feel later. Some health hazards are fairly visible and apparent while others may need some historical research in your area where there may have been potential chemical wastes or spills in the past. If you know of such issues, further research, demographic studies, protective measures and targeted checkups may be your next step.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">Some of the main tips to Recurrence Prevention include:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: justify; width: 452px;">
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<td valign="top" width="44%"><span style="font-family: arial;">Don’t smoke<br />
Eat a healthy diet<br />
Maintain healthy weight<br />
Limit alcohol<br />
Exercise regularly<br />Get enough vitamin D</span></td>
<td valign="top" width="56%"><span style="font-family: arial;">Avoid radiation <br />
Avoid toxins<br />
Avoid infections<br />
Get regular screening<br />
Quality sleep<br /></span></td>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>VIGILANT PREVENTION FROM A 3X CANCER SURVIVOR </b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> By: Vanessa Silva<br /></span><span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"></span></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px;"><span><span>My name is Vanessa Silva. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 after my father was first diagnosed with breast cancer where he was identified as BRCA2 positive. It recurred</span></span><span> again in 2014, and then the cancer came back in 2016. </span><span>During my first bout, I pushed to do my part and changed the way I lived starting with the way I ate. I exercised, I stopped eating meat and I did everything by the book... and sure enough, I was told I was cancer free! So after five years, I felt it was safe to go back to old habits and eat the things I missed the most – including meats. I was still working out, but admittedly, junk food managed to creep its way into my system.</span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6N99dG-9oPtyH7rLc6X2DywjdQ5eSLdAC-CZH2Lip7Fkx7M1JA4SR0VLsB8DdoWN-CNVY9B7PFEzqo1HZlGUniHlK1F8UYpL3A9QOHyixQryU2vgLM7K0SsXQ3qKa9pJFU99Ni_YZxKl2/s320/vs-button1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="320" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6N99dG-9oPtyH7rLc6X2DywjdQ5eSLdAC-CZH2Lip7Fkx7M1JA4SR0VLsB8DdoWN-CNVY9B7PFEzqo1HZlGUniHlK1F8UYpL3A9QOHyixQryU2vgLM7K0SsXQ3qKa9pJFU99Ni_YZxKl2/w180-h169/vs-button1.jpg" width="180" /></span></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px;">What was confusing to me was that this time, I was so diligent about prevention- not having any meat, and constant juicing and exercising. I feel as if my body produces cancer cells much faster than a regular person. I just have to be more vigilant with checking myself.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">I try to make sure that I'm stress-free, that I don't put myself in situations that would make my immune system just crash. My doctor and I are both very diligent about checkups and often do sonograms at the slightest concern. I see my breast surgeon every six months. And now, she's finally pushed it to a year, so I'm so happy with that. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I think, meat plays a huge part in all of this because of the hormones that are being injected into them. I do my best to buy products that say Non-Hormones, No Antibiotics, etc., however, how much of that is true. I was convinced that I needed to stop eating meats all together and to stop putting all of these processed products into my body and start eating a much healthier diet.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Eventually, I would like to become a vegan, but I know there's so many things that I really enjoy eating, like eggs and cheese. But slowly, I've been pulling away from eating eggs. It's been a year since the last time I’ve eaten eggs, but cheese is a hard one to quit. I'm just trying to eat a more "clean" foods-- a lot more vegetables, a lot more fruits, and making sure that I wash them, and they're organic.</span></div></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3FHUe1CXTmi7c3VT4-uBLGx3I7gEEbN8mQRTsx7E2hBu-uxKo4sghMxutF5NbOJ9ZJ41XmBMEs4uxHRXJwiORmn48538j5AQIMp4JRMdZAREJ6QCLrHmyO-zZ0RA0DbOgdDA__Ap2QiE/s320/walk.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="318" data-original-width="320" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3FHUe1CXTmi7c3VT4-uBLGx3I7gEEbN8mQRTsx7E2hBu-uxKo4sghMxutF5NbOJ9ZJ41XmBMEs4uxHRXJwiORmn48538j5AQIMp4JRMdZAREJ6QCLrHmyO-zZ0RA0DbOgdDA__Ap2QiE/w246-h244/walk.jpg" width="246" /></span></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px;"></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px;">Organic and gluten-free was the way to go for me! I don't drink dairy milk anymore only almond milk. I'm really trying NOT to introduce the bad stuff to my children. Two of them are already grown, I really try to give my youngest one ZERO red meat except maybe once a month. Sometimes, it's turkey or chicken, but even that, we've really pulled away from. I try not to be as restrictive with them because they're young, and they should make their own decisions later, however, I want them to be knowledgeable of what they put into their bodies. Zero sugar is hard to do but we try to stay away from candy, donuts and pastries.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px;"></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;"> As my reality has been defined to stay proactive, I continue thinking HEALTHY every way possible. I know cancer is lurking, seeking the next opportunity to return and with a life plan of ABSOLUTE VIGILANCE, I'm fighting harder each day!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><b>METASTASIS: RECURRENCE WITH A VENGEANCE </b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">By: Kirby Lewis</span></div></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">In 2012, I was diagnosed with stage two (male) breast cancer.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Standard operating procedure was having me undergo a mastectomy to my left breast.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It came with all the physical impact of treatments and surgery </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">but I wasn't too worried about the outcome. I was sure that it wasn't going to kill me because I found that most people don't die from stage one, two or three.</span></div></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Then, by 2016, I had recurrence. As a lot of people know, recurrence is about 30% of early stagers. I sensed the first time that i<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5fUBvZS1nf2O-4lHhmUlHKsbuR5sSo5gABhWofFgEVahWG7XpjNP7Rk60JpBEJytEv_IHhU3s7D6XxoBQvWSe2nQsGewMMPWMvRBMm61nDZgH2PM4ZU48oLjCga2qjpj0AQaVydzcEZk/s1808/1401224_681444075200094_311530805_o.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="1446" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5fUBvZS1nf2O-4lHhmUlHKsbuR5sSo5gABhWofFgEVahWG7XpjNP7Rk60JpBEJytEv_IHhU3s7D6XxoBQvWSe2nQsGewMMPWMvRBMm61nDZgH2PM4ZU48oLjCga2qjpj0AQaVydzcEZk/w138-h173/1401224_681444075200094_311530805_o.jpg" width="138" /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">t was going to come back-- and that when it did, it was going to be metastatic. Metastasis is when those rogue cancer cells that are in the area of the breast tissue decide to venture out into another neighborhood of the body. When that happens, they tend to go to the liver or the pancreas or, the kidneys or the bones or even the brain. I had metastases in both lungs and in my spine so it was quite alarming. </span></div></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">Through a battery of testing, it was unnerving to find out how fast it went from being non-present in my body to being everywhere- in my lungs and in my spine. Basically, I was looking at a six week period where I went from clear lungs, clear scans and within six weeks, my, my lungs lit up like Christmas trees.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">I think that what people can learn from this is that you should never take the changes in your body lightly. Do self exams. And if you find something that is unusual, go have it checked out. It's $50 for a doctor visit and that's $50 well spent rather than buying a coffin. If your body has propensity to turn on those cancer cells, flip that switch, then (my thinking is that) it's likely that it is going to come back in some other form. And I hope that it doesn't. When someone is designated cancer free, I would love for them to think that that's it. But they do need to be diligent. And they do need to be cognizant and aware of the fact that the possibility will always exist.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt;">References:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span>1)</span> <span><a href="https://www.cancer.gov/types/recurrent-cancer">https://www.cancer.gov/types/recurrent-cancer</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">2) Prevention of Recurrence After Recovery From a Major Depressive Episode With Antidepressant Medication Alone or in Combination With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2756320">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2756320</a></span></p><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>EDITORIAL STAFF</b></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJbFTMc5KaHpqNpafI-3ZyEi2SdzowVETs_6WpXE81_nseE6lo8IPEGaWVOiissGdTh8lETADBQ7MRCACPl7-64F6Sp1pNzyyuAoJZ2nvM3Bj2crzyUaI6-9B_C5atTB9jRM_C8oGUP9O/s100/BARD2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJbFTMc5KaHpqNpafI-3ZyEi2SdzowVETs_6WpXE81_nseE6lo8IPEGaWVOiissGdTh8lETADBQ7MRCACPl7-64F6Sp1pNzyyuAoJZ2nvM3Bj2crzyUaI6-9B_C5atTB9jRM_C8oGUP9O/s0/BARD2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times;">ROBERT L. BARD, MD, PC, DABR, FASLMS</span></b></i></div></b><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times;">Advanced Imaging & Diagnostic Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></i></div></div><div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white;"><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times;">Dr. Bard received the 2020 nationally acclaimed Ellis Island Award for his lifetime achievement in advanced cancer diagnostic imaging. He co-founded the 9/11 CancerScan program to bring additional diagnostic support to all first responders from Ground Zero. His main practice in midtown, NYC (Bard Diagnostic Imaging- <a href="http://www.cancerscan.com/" style="color: #cd3778; text-decoration-line: none;">www.CancerScan.com</a>) uses the latest in digital imaging technology and has been also used to help guide biopsies and in many cases, even replicate much of the same reports of a clinical invasive biopsy. Imaging solutions such as high-powered sonograms, Power Doppler Histogram, sonofluoroscopy, 3D/4D image reconstruction and the Power Doppler Histogram are safe, noninvasive, and do not use ionizing radiation. </span></i></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88zufMNOoRnFKP2G0iHs_kd4XnQfoKNSBV4Bdmb7dnPAbk35S9li3jATvR7vT3_C60k7L84gQLKti-rWFq8X3TvnPYu1uldbH79qhjCgsSUCmkHtS7G-L4hFaEhrrs-FP4i9dGRaRsQ4/s1600/davi.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #cd3778; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88zufMNOoRnFKP2G0iHs_kd4XnQfoKNSBV4Bdmb7dnPAbk35S9li3jATvR7vT3_C60k7L84gQLKti-rWFq8X3TvnPYu1uldbH79qhjCgsSUCmkHtS7G-L4hFaEhrrs-FP4i9dGRaRsQ4/s1600/davi.jpg" style="background: transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 8px; position: relative;" /></span></a><span style="font-family: times;"><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"><i><b>GRACE DAVI</b>, Public Health Research Consultant at The RightWriters Group </i></span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"><i>Grace dedicated her life's work to intense reporting and data analyses of Cancer-related environmental issues. </i></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"><i>In addition to content work Grace is also a public advocate for health and safety projects in professional areas and support programs for Infection Prevention branches of health care</i></span><i style="text-align: start;">. </i><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"><i>Grace launched her career as a researcher/reporter by pioneering collaborative lab projects in the New York waterways by providing public awareness about contaminants and leaching into county and state aquifer. She combined this experience with 4+ years working with oncologists and cancer immunologists as an editor in medical education. </i></span><i style="text-align: start;">Today, Grace is one of the editors and co-publishers of health related publcations, websites, newsletters and journals including <a href="http://www.prevention101.org/" style="color: #cd3778; text-decoration-line: none;">prevention101.org</a> and </i><i style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://immunologyfirst.org/" style="color: #cd3778; text-decoration-line: none;">ImmunologyFirst.org</a></i></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif"><i><br style="text-align: start;" /></i></span></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: justify;"><span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="text-align: start;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif"><i><span style="color: #444444;">Special thanks to: Sally Kalksma (video host for FightRecurrenceTV), Marc Futterweit, Vanessa Silva, Kirby Lewis, Arnaldo Silva and Peggy Miller (<a href="https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/">https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/</a>). Additional special thanks to: Dr. Jesse Stoff, "Cousin" Sal Banchitta (<a href="https://healthscannyc.org/">https://healthscannyc.org/</a>), Dan Noonan (FDNY), Aimee Arceo, Mary Ann Santa Rita, Megan Meller, David Dachinger / Tamara Green (<a href="https://lovingmeditations.com/">https://lovingmeditations.com/</a>), Dr. Pierre Kory / Dr. Paul Marik / Dr. Varon of MATH+ (<a href="https://covid19criticalcare.com/">https://covid19criticalcare.com/</a>), Dr. Ben Park (Vanderbilt Univ), </span></i></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="color: #444444;"><i>Christopher Conner (FACES), </i></span><i style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Jessica Glynn and Debi Cavolo (</span><a href="http://breastcancercomfort.org" style="color: #444444;">breastcancercomfort.org</a><span style="color: #444444;">) - whose help and loving contribution helped to make this work possible! </span></i></div><div style="text-align: start;"><i style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: xx-small;">Disclaimer & Copyright Notice: The materials provided on this website are copyrighted and the intellectual property of the publishers/producers (The NY Cancer Resource Alliance/IntermediaWorx inc. and Bard Diagnostic Research & Educational Programs). 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As publishers and a major info-sharing resource for cancer-related topics, NYCRA has been especially busy this year with countless interviews with clinical specialists and survivors alike. In addition, our blessed friends in the fundraising, cancer advocacy and public outreach have also been most involved in driving the message of loving care. We are honored to ally with some of the most remarkable individuals in our membership circle- comprised of "cancer crusaders" making up the Cancer Resource Alliance!<br />
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<b>1) "THE FIRE STILL BURNS"-</b> new film production series developed by the film partners of NYCRA - including all the first responders who joined us by sharing their stories. "The Fire Still Burns" is a mini-series of interviews about surviving first responders from historical events. They share and describe their firsthand experiences and express their thoughts about safety, their health and concerns about all first responders. This episode highlights GARY STEMM's experiences at the 1975 NY Tel Exchange Fire, a disastrous event where 700+ responders tended to one of the largest fires in NYC history which affected most of the responders lives due to the toxic nature of this deadly fire.<br />
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August 8- Jennifer Hunt also contributed public awareness resources to support women with breast implants on a global scale. On July 24, The FDA (US Food & Drug Administration) identified a possible association between certain breast implants and the development of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) to announce a formal recall of specific textured implants starting with the company, Allergan. This recall raised a level of urgency about the public health risks behind BIA-ALCL with the hopes that other manufacturers would soon follow this lead. "Whenever a company accepts responsibility to pull a risky product from the market, they usually aim to correct product flaws to eliminate public health risks. Recalls also set a great precedence for new research that can add to our scientific understanding about preventing the disorder and other paradigms like it", states <a href="http://implantscan.org/">implantscan.org</a><span id="goog_846122166"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_846122167"></span><span id="goog_846122162"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_846122163"></span>. (<a href="https://breastcancerblognews.blogspot.com/2019/08/breast-implant-alcl-then-and-now.html">see article from PinkSmart News</a>)<br />
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<b>3) CANCER EDUCATION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS:</b> June 25- NYCRA presented their <a href="https://meetourcrusaders.blogspot.com/2019/06/retired-firefighters-crash-course-on.html">First Responders Cancer Awareness & Resource program at one of the largest RMA</a> (Retired Member’s Association/FDNY) meetings this year. Earmarked by their giveaway button, “Get Checked Now!” has been educational mantra to promote the proactive self‐care message for all 9/11 survivors and career rescue personnel. The visiting health speakers were well‐received by the almost 200 attendees. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F2w3VD_KUo&feature=emb_logo">see video</a>) The focus and attention from the generation of retired rescuers reflects on their concerns for looming health issues as the new cancer cases and recent fatalities that continue to hit the news each week. "In all of our meetings, after the pledge of allegiance, they would read off the list of firefighters passing away and the list is getting longer all the time... we appreciate these speakers who are so dedicated to reminding usto get checked, especially the doctor (<a href="https://meetourcrusaders.blogspot.com/2019/06/retired-firefighters-crash-course-on.html">Stoff</a>)‐‐ they called him the 'Cancer Encyclopedia'... he was so effective as a speaker with so much information for us. I haven't seen any doctors ever come out to speak to our groups like this ‐ not even with an appointment!" ‐ says retired Chief Bob Checco (<a href="http://fdpixgallery.com/">FD archive photographer since 1958</a>)<br />
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<b>4) HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO @ METLIFE STADIUM:</b> June 22/23 - over 40,000 people from the tri-state area attended the 2-day health expo by NBC & Telemundo (presented by Quest Diagnostics). This special public event promoted free health screenings, special New York Giants locker room tours and the chance for the public to meet NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 anchors and reporters. It was a family-friendly expo at the MetLife Stadium, showcasing their 7th year event with hundreds of vendors, fun athletic activities and health-related educational exhibitors including cancer awareness groups like the <a href="https://www.pancan.org/">Pancreatic Cancer Action Network</a>, the <a href="https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/">Male Breast Cancer Coalition</a>, <a href="https://www.hackensackumc.org/services/cancer-care/services/colorectal-cancer/">Hackensack Hospital (Colorectal cancer care</a>) and the <a href="https://www.cancer.org/">American Cancer Society</a>. This event had a major message of PREVENTION for the community at large, where exhibitors marveled at the entertaining way that the producers 'packaged' education for the many families who attended. "It's so great to get the community and corporate support for this stadium to promote a perfect weekend of health messaging", says Arnaldo Silva, senior ambassador of <a href="http://mbcscan.com/">mbcscan.com</a>. "It's the best way to reach so many people in one fun-filled day... while getting the point across about paying attention to longevity."<br />
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<b>5) CANCER AWARENESS </b><b>AMBASSADOR GOES "</b><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYPryCiEI5s">TED</a>" - </b>Cancer remains the most common cause of death due to disease in children. Over the last decade, researchers have made great strides in understanding cancer but finding cures has still been difficult. In an ever changing world sometimes a new approach to solving this problem is necessary. GenZ is transforming the viewpoint in society by setting a local example through their teamwork approach in solving problems. And it is this collaboration which will be needed to solve some of the world’s larger crisis, like cancer. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYPryCiEI5s">(see video)</a><br />
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A renowned global platform for any educator is to appear as a speaker in TED TALKS! NYCRA public speaker Dr. Noelle Cutter is recently broadcast on TEDx Farmingdale (a chapter of TedTalks) for her presentation "The GenZ Approach to Curing Cancer". Dr. Cutter presents her tremendous insights as a clinician and an educator. As a molecular biologist by training and researcher focused on treatment options for pediatric patients with Medulloblastoma, (a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer) her advocacy is primarily primarily on education and raising public awareness for this disease and better choices patients/families can make. She works with undergraduate students to help them find their own voice in advocacy and disseminating science research to the public. "My drive is a personal one...I lost my 18 month nephew to this devastating disease. I wanted to know why and how we can do better. It has become a life mission of mine. I recently gave a #TedX talk on this very topic and hope that is will touch the lives of other families going through similar circumstances."<br />
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<b>6) CANCER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES IN REVIEW:</b> From diagnostic imaging advancements to genetic testing programs to radiological innovations with AI integration, the medical community sees the significant rise in cancer survivorship thanks to the advanced research and talented engineers devleoping new technologies for this specific field of care. Take for example The CyberKnife® Robotic RadioSurgery System- representing the latest performance innovation in this modality for treating benign and malignant tumors as well as other chronic disorders. Since the century-old invention of the X-ray, CyberKnife has become one of the most recognized 'weapons in killing tumors'- combining x-ray based or photon based radiation delivered by a linear accelerator (a device that generates high intensity energy x-rays) and the integration of a robotic arm, known as a manipulator. According to Dr. Repka, CyberKnife and radiation therapy do not replace chemotherapy but are valued additions to the therapeutic arsenal for treating cancer patients. “When I think about oncology, I think of the traditional three pillars: surgeons or SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, chemotherapy doctors or MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, and then radiation doctors or RADIATION ONCOLOGY—each playing a separate but oftentimes complementary role. As every cancer is different, the cancer’s response to treatments—radiation or chemotherapy or surgery—also varies. . . . I think the most important thing is maximizing the number of tools available for each patient’s unique case, to not only treat their cancer, but minimize their side effects.” (<a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2019/12/cyberknife-technology-meeting-todays.html">See complete review on the CyberKnife System - part 1</a>)<br />
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Emotional traumas and stress influencers are scientifically aligned with anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, drug/alcohol abuse and a wide list of physiological health issues. These symptoms are typically diagnosed by mental health professionals through observational science and behavioral analysis. This disorder is prevalent in occupations exposing the individual to high cases of emotional trauma (distress)- such as with rescue workers. NYCRA has contributed countless hours supporting public awareness of the significant rise of PTSD cases in our community- and partnering with treatment specialists to publicly share solutions for this health crisis. This includes the CRANIALSCAN project, a mission to promote the use of imaging technologies to support the diagnosis and tracking of mental health disorders. (see: <a href="http://www.cranialscan.com/">www.cranialscan.com</a>). Also, NYCRA's own prevention ambassador, Darryl Vandermark (Firefighter and HAZMAT Chief) is also a prominent speaker about the many benefits of PTSD dogs and what it's like to live in the professional world with PTSD.<br />
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Also s<a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2020/01/patriot-nycras-k9-ambassador-gets-major.html">ee Video: K9's at the Giants Game</a><br />
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To review the CyberKnife technology, we approached the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital—the top radiotherapy and CyberKnife cancer treatment center in the country. Michael C. Repka, MD, a radiation oncologist there, shared his extensive insight and firsthand experience about CyberKnife technology including its performance and patient benefits.</div>
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The CyberKnife® system combines three different technological advances. The first is x-ray based or photon based radiation, the standard form—and vast majority—of medically induced radiation. This is delivered by a linear accelerator, a device that generates high energy x-rays that are far higher in intensity than a CT scan or a conventional x-ray. The CyberKnife combines a miniaturized linear accelerator (rather than the typical oversized linear device), to allow room for a second technological advance—the integration of a robotic arm, known as a manipulator. The third advance is equipping CyberKnife with an interactive image-guidance system that acquires stereoscopic kV images during treatment. </div>
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The integration of these systems was designed to promote hyper-accuracy in treatment by allowing the robotic arm to direct radiation beams from many different angles – angles that are not typically accessible via a normal and more static radiation machine. Meanwhile, another advantage to CyberKnife over other radiation devices is that it can track all activities during treatment in real time—including the slightest motions such as a patient’s breathing— automatically adjusting the radiation targeting accordingly.</div>
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The CyberKnife system was initially developed by Stanford professor of neurosurgery John Adler and the Schonberg Research Corp. to treat intracranial tumors, with the first patients treated in 1999. It is developed for widespread medical use by Accuray Incorporated and has produced over six evolutions since its original design—including the CyberKnife® M6 System, which is the latest addition to the CyberKnife product family and was released in 2012. Accuray states that this system is “widely used to treat conditions in the brain, spanning benign and malignant primary tumors, brain metastases, trigeminal neuralgia, acoustic neuromas and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). CyberKnife radiosurgery is even used to treat complicated neurosurgical cases, while sparing important functions, such as hearing and vision.” [1]</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufAc7YdnaWdmzqkjnypaXqrITMwIqghYrB0SMbT8Se49CWjKEUpTf6nsAEDgK2F9_GTw8wmuzWymnNOYgdBxKTFTadQODDUkqif-JcAad6FezLrHugH9Z06FBM2Q4cSX6qSHuPYogHjYF/s1600/scan_tumor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="1152" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufAc7YdnaWdmzqkjnypaXqrITMwIqghYrB0SMbT8Se49CWjKEUpTf6nsAEDgK2F9_GTw8wmuzWymnNOYgdBxKTFTadQODDUkqif-JcAad6FezLrHugH9Z06FBM2Q4cSX6qSHuPYogHjYF/s320/scan_tumor.jpg" width="320" /></a>According to Dr. Repka, “CyberKnife is a unique and exciting tool in the treatment of cancer, delivering targeted radiation therapy with extreme precision that allows for large doses of radiation over a single or small number of sessions. This can be very beneficial for patients, such as those with prostate cancer, making the treatment not just shorter and more convenient, but in many cases decreasing associated side effects as well.” Though CyberKnife technology has been widely associated with NYU Winthrop, there are many different health centers nationwide that have access to this innovation. Dr. Repka underwent training at Georgetown University Hospital—one of a number of facilities treating patients with CyberKnife, but the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop, which has locations in New York City and on Long Island, has performed more CyberKnife treatments to treat prostate cancer than any other facility in the U.S. </div>
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By the time the CyberKnife was perfected and cleared by the FDA, it was recognized for treating tumors anywhere in the body, and the evolution of CyberKnife has continued to allow for an increasing range of applications over its prior prototypes. A similar but different form of radiation technology, called the Gamma Knife, is another successful industry innovation but mainly targets tumors in the brain. </div>
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Historically, any tumor that is to be treated with CyberKnife requires the placement of a marker, called a fiducial— a tiny piece of gold implanted directly into the tumor. This gold fiducial is a small, seed-sized marker used to aid the CyberKnife in visibly tracking and locking on to the tumor’s exact location in real time. This marker is able to account for any movement of the tumor during the actual delivery of the treatment. Not all cancers require this marker. In cases of tumors in areas like the spine or in the brain, for example, the CyberKnife can use the bony anatomy of the skull or the vertebral bodies as marker references or surrogates, so the CyberKnife can be very precise in treatment delivery.</div>
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As with all innovations and their paths of evolution, the success of the CyberKnife system has a direct connection with its users’ feedback and systemic challenges. In response, a significant new upgrade is in the delivery of the radiation beam using a multileaf collimator, little finger-like leaflets that can adjust the beam into different shapes. By using this multileaf collimator, the CyberKnife raises its level of control in the delivery of big doses of radiation to a very targeted area. This recent improvement reduces the treatment time significantly compared to treatment in the past. </div>
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As with any treatment protocol, results of the CyberKnife depend on each individual patient, their situation and the specific type of cancer. As an example, with brain tumors, treatment is often done in a single setting—essentially like a single Space Invaders zap. Meanwhile, other cases necessitate spreading the treatment out over a few days or a week, in order to be more effective.</div>
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Radiation is geo-targeted and very specific, so the effects are only in the area being treated—as opposed to chemotherapy that goes everywhere in the body through the bloodstream. Radiation side effects are on a case-by-case basis, and many patients may experience mild side effects or no side effects at all. </div>
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With prostate cancer, for example, side effects tend to be mild and are very similar to those experienced with conventional radiation therapy, such as a mild increase in urinary urgency, some occasional burning during urination, etc. These common side effects typically do not occur until a near the end of treatment and gradually go away within a few weeks of treatment. There are always some low risks of long-term toxicity from any prostate-directed radiation, but the precise treatment delivered by CyberKnife allows physicians to mitigate those risks substantially.</div>
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According to Dr. Repka, CyberKnife and radiation therapy do not replace chemotherapy but are valued additions to the therapeutic arsenal for treating cancer patients. “When I think about oncology, I think of the traditional three pillars: surgeons or SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, chemotherapy doctors or MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, and then radiation doctors or RADIATION ONCOLOGY—each playing a separate but oftentimes complementary role. As every cancer is different, the cancer’s response to treatments—radiation or chemotherapy or surgery—also varies. . . . I think the most important thing is maximizing the number of tools available for each patient’s unique case, to not only treat their cancer, but minimize their side effects.”</div>
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Radiation therapy (or radiotherapy) is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. At high doses, radiation therapy kills cancer cells or slows their growth by damaging their DNA. Cancer cells whose DNA is damaged beyond repair stop dividing or die. When the damaged cells die, they are broken down and are removed by the body. (see: <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy">NIH Link</a>)</div>
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<b>• CYBERKNIFE:</b> Delivers high energy x-ray based or photon based radiation by an image-guided miniature linear accelerator mounted on a robotic arm. Available for use on cancer tumors in ANY part of the body.</div>
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<b>• CONVENTIONAL, EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION THERAPY (EBRT): </b>Conventional EBRT is typically delivered by means of a four-field technique—designed to include the prostate, the seminal vesicles, and the regional lymphatic vessels. Conventional radiotherapy includes irradiation of large volumes of tissue, including the skin, small bowel, bladder, large bowel, pelvic bones, and additional areas of soft tissue</div>
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<b>• STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIATION THERAPY (SBRT):</b> SBRT it deals with tumors outside of the CNS and involves the delivery of a single high dose radiation treatment or up to 5 fractionated radiation treatments to the outside area of the tumor and into the surrounding normal tissue. (<a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/radonc/faqs-sbrt#whatis">more</a>)</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ih1JeKD6K98t_cEFjXtRhyphenhyphenX0PkkIsdNBSpTSVYKbUeoMZWfM1zwarwpZESk_YJvMeVGEonWrg3YYfkT59wgQ3tJr069MFAAjvprIHJrFAu7DlWRMxXxuDwrfovEauVrx0J5lmHDMT23B/s1600/rep-use1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ih1JeKD6K98t_cEFjXtRhyphenhyphenX0PkkIsdNBSpTSVYKbUeoMZWfM1zwarwpZESk_YJvMeVGEonWrg3YYfkT59wgQ3tJr069MFAAjvprIHJrFAu7DlWRMxXxuDwrfovEauVrx0J5lmHDMT23B/s1600/rep-use1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dr. Michael Repka is a radiation oncologist at the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, New York, which is part of NYU Langone Health. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Previously, he worked in a research laboratory studying the molecular genetics of cancer while pursuing the passion for the field of oncology. As a radiation oncologist at Perlmutter Cancer Center, Dr. Repka is involved in many aspects of cancer care—curative, adjuvant, and palliative. He has extensive training in all forms of radiation therapy, including external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery. NYU Winthrop Hospital is one of the foremost centers in the world for SBRT. Dr. Repka has published multiple peer-reviewed publications, including novel research, review articles, and book chapters. Also, he has presented research at annual meetings for the European Society for Radiation Oncology and the American Society for Radiation Oncology. Dr. Repka has no financial disclosures to report. </span><br />
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October 14-17, 2019 marked the 4th Annual Collaboration Cures event by the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) and The American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD). Both medical organizations united for another successful conference at the 2019 Annual Meeting where both associations ran side-by-side programs where attendees can choose lectures from either. This year's event took place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN where over 400 members of ACAM and AAPMD and supporters of the medical community nationwide attended to experience the many benefits of this educational conference. An additional 400+ came from American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), the third partner association for the Collaboration Cures event.<br />
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According to Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz (President of ACAM) and Dr. Howard Hindin (VP of ACAM and Executive Director for AAPMD), the mission behind this special alliance was sparked by a growing body of evidence supporting common origins of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia and cancer. Now in their fourth meeting, ACAM and AAPMD uniquely demonstrated how medicine & dentistry can collaborate in both assessment & treatment of patients for better overall healthcare. Supporters of this special event were excited about the growing momentum set by this plan- delivering the recorded "second largest collaboration event in the past 4 years... and showing positive signs of new expansion for 2020!"<br />
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Over 60 of the industry's top medical experts in health and wellness delivered educational presentations to support the community of integrative medicine. Recognized names like Dr. Julian Thayer (world leader in heart rate variability (HRV) research), Dr. Joseph Mercola (NYT Best selling author and renowned advocate for natural medicine), Dr Pamela Smith (Anti-Aging / Functional Medicine specialist) and internationally renowned physician specializing in clinical onco-immunology Dr. Jesse Stoff. "I applaud ACAM for their vision and leadership in uniting other medical associations to assemble the community of healers to share their findings and resources", states Dr. Stoff. "This is telling of the 'coming together' movement of the INTEGRATIVE philosophy of treating disease today- in that it takes more than a village but the entire community (of medicine) and a commitment to healing the whole patient, not just the isolated issue".<br />
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The group is represented in a number of ways in both the medical and dental fields. Medical includes MDs and NDs, as well as chiropractors, physical therapists, airway health specialists and anyone looking at whole human health. Top long term ACAM supporters and a growing list of new partnerships expressed great energy about their partnership with ACAM). The Collaboration Cures afilliates and exhibitors included an estimated 25-30 partners for ACAM and about the same for AAPMD were represented on the Learning Floor. "There are really so many people caring and sharing in this powerful movement!"<br />
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Channel 11 WPIX Podcast: - original airplay May 31, 2019<br />
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Channel 11 WPIX News: - original airplay May 31, 2019<br />
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Are you in this gallery? <a href="https://healthscannyc.org/checco1.html">See Directory of all firefighters listed in Gallery 1</a></div>
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<a href="https://healthscannyc.org/checco3.html" style="text-align: center;">** Are you in this gallery? See Directory of all firefighters listed in Gallery 3 </a></td>
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Welcome to Chief Checo's photo galleries of the FD. There are 6 Galleries in total. Please click the banner graphic link (thumbnail) or the Gallery text link under each banner to enter. Also below each banner is a link of their designated Directories of all firefighters names and photos labelled accordingly. These directories will help you find if you (or someone you are looking for) is in this particular gallery. Each photo is individually labelled according to gallery.</div>
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If you have any questions or comments about Chief Checco's photo galleries, feel free to contact him directly at: <a href="mailto:446W58@COMCAST.NET">446W58@COMCAST.NET</a></div>
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There is rarely a Bocce Ball tournament or a retired FD members' meeting that you will not find beloved patriarch Chief Bob Checco - a legendary treasure trove of priceless stories and photographic portraits about many of the retired firefighters of New York. Thanks to his remarkable memory and a vault of never-before-published photos spanning decades and generations of firefighters, we can all enjoy looking back in FD history as far back as his probie years when he snapped that first shot in 1958.<br />
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To date, so many look to Chief Checco as one of the living gatekeepers of FD stories about so many of our city's heroes. His life-long career in the fire department carries a legacy that started in 1958 in Engine 259/ Long Island City. He became a Lieutenant in 1966, made Captain in 1976 and then became Acting Battalion chief (ABC) in 1977 in the FD Buildings Unit. Most of his children followed in his footsteps in city service starting with his son-in law Lt. Frankie Manetta who joined the FD in 1977 and son Ff. Jimmy Checco and drew a third generation that brought in grandsons Ff. Tommy Checco and Ff. Mike Manetta. NYC public service in the family also extends to the NYPD which included PO Joe Checco and PO Danny Manetta.<br />
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<a href="http://nycralliance.org/">NYCRA</a>, the <a href="https://healthscannyc.org/">First Responders Health Resource</a> and <a href="https://angiofoundation.org/">the AngioFoundation</a> invites you to join this exclusive tour of the fire department through the lens of Chief Checco as he shares some of the most priceless memories and powerful portraits of his family, his friends and the community of firefighters of the City of New York. We are blessed to witness Chief Checco's collection of images and accurate depictions of each moment captured on film while he describes some of the finer details about the many first responders in the upcoming photo memoirs (to be published soon).<br />
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<i>(Ret) Firefighter <a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2019/02/911-first-responder-becomes-public.html">SALVATORE "SAL" BANCHITTA</a> from Engine 316 of the 49 Battalion. </i><br />
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<br />NYCRA NEWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403509705833243721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593194450757171287.post-33411957212437011352019-11-13T06:51:00.000-08:002020-04-23T06:37:58.289-07:00Community Leadership Power Meeting for First Responders Health Concerns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>PILOT POWER-LUNCHEON MEETING #1</b><br />
November 8, 2019 marked the first coordinated assembly of community-minded New Yorkers brought together to discuss the major concerns relating to public health and wellness among first responders. This conference pilot was produced by the NY Cancer Resource Alliance or NYCRA (a health education-based LINKEDIN group) and sponsored by AngioFoundation director Dr. Robert L. Bard. Hosted at world renowned Philippe’s of NYC, this power luncheon was designed to promote dynamic exchange between all guests while setting the precedence for future collaborations. “The profound success of this special meeting-of-the-minds came from the strategic grouping of inspired individuals from different areas of interest”, said featured guest FDNY Peer Counselor/ Retired Captain L103 CASEY POLITI. “…synergy was automatic because we all related deeply in our own individual ways about first responders, cancer and survivorship”.<br />
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Other main guests included Director of Medical Operations /NY State Trooper Surgeons PBA MICHAEL BROOKS (Albany, NY) and Mrs. Mary Paterson, supporter of NY rescuers and wife of the 55th NYS Governor David Paterson. Both were invited because of their state government perspectives which opened wider insight and resource information about healthcare challenges of state and city government safety workers. The next speaker was celebrity wellness author and producer CAROL ALT who graced the discussion with her vast experience in Prevention and Early Detection alongside her life-long support for the FDNY. Meanwhile, on the healthcare side was leading cancer diagnostic specialist DR. ROBERT BARD, NYCRA mental health advisor JESSICA GLYNN, LCSW and physician DR. GEORGE LIAKEAS (provider of IvyGene cancer blood testing in NYC)- chosen for their clinical perspectives on clinical matters. Together, they formed the first Round Table Leadership Collaboration group.<br />
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<b>ALLIANCE BUILT ON THE MOST VITAL COMMON GROUND </b><br />
The dynamic group was quick to engage and connect with each other. Carol Alt kick-started the discussion about the loss of her father, Fire Battalion Chief Anthony Alt who died (1983) of cancer from the NY Tel exchange fire of 1975. This was pivotal in her educational crusade to promote wellness education as well as her tremendous support for the FDNY Foundation. “I’ve been a patient of Dr. Bard’s for over 20 years… he’s one of the top authorities in diagnostic science who teaches doctors all over the globe about this cutting edge cancer scanning technology-- the kind that really makes a difference”, starts Ms. Alt. “...I get screening all the time because I live in Tribecca- where people in that area are now having issues since 9/11 when the EPA told us all that it was safe to go back in our homes. My father would be alive today if he would have known to get early screenings like this.”<br />
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One of NYCRA’s many listed scanning resources available is IVYGENE- a dedicated blood test developed to scan for cancers. Dr. George Liakeas is a NYC based physician and specialized IvyGene provider who supports all local 9/11 responders through this proven effective modality of cancer scanning. He is a recent ally of the First Responders cancer resource project and Dr. Bard’s CancerScan practice as an alternative screening solution for patients.<br />
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As one of the top supporting members of the first responders cancer awareness program, Dr. Bard dedicated much of his career in support of firefighters’ health concerns through the use of technology (like the advanced 4D Doppler Ultrasound) to target and analyze complex cases of cancers. In addition, commitment to responders’ health also drove other research works including the study of PTSD symptoms through the use of the Transcranial Ultrasound (more commonly used in Europe). This formed new partnerships with a list of experts in behavioral and psychological sciences. Psychotherapist and cancer survivor coach Jessica Glynn opened the pressing topics of mental illnesses and psychological issues that are a leading concern among a number of responder groups. “I am so impressed with NYCRA’s holistic and integrative views on wellness- and including significant attention to mental health… PTSD in particular as well as neurocognitive disorders have recently reached some alarming numbers in the rescue community and they’re being linked to occupational hazards,” says Ms. Glynn.<br />
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<b>BUILDING A NEW COMMUNITY FORUM </b><br />
The origins of this community round table concept came about at the Ch11 WPIX newsroom in May of 2019 when Dr. Bard first met with the 55th Governor of NY David Paterson and wife Mary while waiting to go on air for their own respective interviews. (<a href="https://cancerresourcealliance.blogspot.com/2019/11/channel-11-news-studio-features-dr-bard.html">see 5/2019 Ch11 photo elements</a>) They immediately connected on vital matters including 9/11 health issues and NYCRA's First Responders Cancer program where the governor's interest and the exchange stayed in earnest. "I am so proud to learn about the governor including his continued support for all New Yorkers", says Dr. Bard. "Discussing matters like first responders health issues was such a valued topic to him that he inspired us to reach out to other community leaders and to create forums like these luncheons!"<br />
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Six months from that fateful exchange, the first community meeting was launched and Mrs. Paterson attended on the governor's behalf, whom herself contributed some valuable topics and ideas to the circle. “Continuance of these meetings is so vital to the safety and health interests of our public service workers as well as for our community at large… it’s one thing to ‘never forget’ but it’s even more crucial that we stay current about issues like 9/11 health effects”, stated Mrs. Paterson.<br />
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ABOUT NYCRA<br />
Since 2017, the NY Cancer Resource Alliance has been producing collaborative programs between its active members- including medical providers, patient advocates, teachers, researchers and cancer survivors. Founded by medical publisher and patient advocate Lennard Gettz, “the alliance” has actively conducted educational seminars, published newsletters and co-promoted countless cancer fundraisers. NYCRA also catalogues and shares all available cancer resources for free public access as part of the “empowerment through education” mission. Pilot programs like the Round Table Leadership series is the next stage of info-sharing between a wide array of group leaders and public advocates to address the top focal issues and health concerns in our community.
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<b>BREAST CANCER- YES, MEN GET IT TOO!</b><br />
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Ten years ago, if you inquired about male breast cancer at your annual physical, most doctors would likely dismiss your fears by responding about “how incredibly RARE, or improbable it was to contract this”. This lack of public information is a common testimony from many male breast cancer survivors- the same dilemma that is now recognized as a main contributor to the expansion of this silent epidemic. The term “RARE” is often misleading and alluding to something reversible and of little concern. When it comes to any health disorder, the limited numbers of cases showing are only the ones reported but are often skewed due to the ‘real’ count that would constitute a baseline- from the individuals that have not come forward to be counted. According to the CDC, for any disease to capture EPIDEMIC proportions, it must “rises above the expected level, or baseline… where there is a [sudden] increase in the number of cases in that population in that area.”<br />
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<b>BEYONCÉ'S DAD BRINGS "NEW AMMO" TO MALE BREAST CANCER BATTLE</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Survivor Michael Singer (L) gives appreciation to Mathew Knowles (R)<br />at Dr. Oz show for going public with his breast cancer for global awareness</i></td></tr>
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Oct. 12, 2019- Recent data reflecting actual cases about male breast cancer has finally reached the tipping point in the visibility scale as more news coverage from advocacy groups and victims finally ‘going public’ have filled the media. Thanks to survivors like Mathew Knowles (music producer and father of Beyoncé) who elected to publicize his breast cancer significantly contributed to public awareness, identifying this issue as a serious threat to public health.<br />
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“One of our main objectives at the <a href="https://malebreastcancercoalition.org/" target="_blank">Male Breast Cancer Coalition</a> is to publish all survivor stories to alert the men at large that this is not a cancer to ignore… it’s not so RARE or IMPOSSIBLE to contact,” states Cheri Ambrose, president. “Learning about Mr. Knowles’ story from the newspapers and Good Morning America, and then sharing airtime with him at Dr. Oz was such a powerful sign of support to our advocacy mission because he elected to use his own story and his celebrity to get people to pay attention. This is the kind of generosity that can truly save a lot of lives just on pure awareness alone!” <br />
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<a href="https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/10/02/entertainment-exec-mathew-knowles-i-have-breast-cancer" target="_blank">From the American Heart Association News</a><br />
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In an October interview with the <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/10/02/entertainment-exec-mathew-knowles-i-have-breast-cancer" target="_blank">American Heart Association News</a>, Mathew Knowles shared his new mission of advocacy and awareness hoping to save more lives from a disease that has now captured headlines as a global health alert. He detailed his rare gene mutation called BRCA2 as what the medical community identifies as the main cause for this cancer and possibly others. Sharing the entire road of discovering the first symptoms to having undergone a mastectomy on his right breast, Mr. Knowles has forged a national commitment to speaking out about breast cancer in men. "My opportunity is to help people have awareness of the BRCA gene (mutation) and of male breast cancer…things happens for a reason. I'm grateful for this opportunity to save myself, hopefully save my family and hopefully impact the world in an extremely positive way."<br />
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As a longtime volunteer for the American Heart Association, Knowles knew he was fighting more than cancer, the No. 2 killer of Americans. Cancer patients can experience cardiac complications related to treatments including chemotherapy and radiation or as a result of the hormonal changes that follow procedures such as removal of the ovaries.[<a href="https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/10/02/entertainment-exec-mathew-knowles-i-have-breast-cancer" target="_blank">heart.org - source news</a>]<br />
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<b>“GET CHECKED NOW!”</b><br />
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The First Responders Cancer Resource was established in 2017 by a partnership between 9/11 survivors and medical experts in conventional and advanced cancer care. Their flagship catch-phrase “GET CHECKED NOW!” was partly designed for the many potential cancer targets in the firefighter community who needs to take a more proactive stance at annual exams and awareness about how cancer truly performs. Ms. Ambrose and the many ambassadors of MBCC adopted this tagline because of a similar dilemma among men who are either slow to act when it comes to finding anomalies like lumps on the chest area.<br />
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“By now, we all know that dealing with cancer has everything to do with TIME… the sooner you detect it, the better the likelihood of reversing the problem,” states cancer imaging expert <a href="http://mbcscan.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Robert Bard.</a> “Where women have been conditioned to do self-exams regularly, finding irregularities (like lumps under the nipple or abnormal discharge) are not often part of a man’s health regimen. Meanwhile, the medical community has a defined set of factors that help identify an increase in risks for breast cancer including age (60+), exposure to estrogen, obesity and liver diseases as this increases female hormones in men. The good news is that technologically, we have much more than the conventional mammograms… the cancer imaging community is equipped with new innovations such as the high-speed Advanced 3D Ultrasound that’s far more accurate and completely comfortable especially for men.”<br />
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Where the stigma of men having breasts and getting mammograms often sits awkwardly with the typical male ego, more and more victims are now sharing their stories at the MBCC website (and throughout mainstream media) with the hopes of waking up the men to GET CHECKED and accept this disease a major reality. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 800 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime… and an estimated 500 men will die of breast cancer this year. From a recent interview, Dr. Stephen Chagares (breast surgeon) detailed how Male Breast Cancer is often identified and points to early detection for the best chance at survival. “It’s either spotting a mass somewhere in the chest area or a strange discharge or a bloody nipple drainage… it’s better if you find these symptoms at an early enough stage but unfortunately it becomes actual breast cancer because they’re not identified until longer down the road.”<br />
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<b>DETOX 101 </b><br />
<i>(from Dr. Stoff's presentation at the Male Breast Cancer Coalition annual conference)</i><br />
Toxins are the number one way that cancers get initiated, and one of the things you might think about doing are some basic detox things on a regular basis. A simple Google search will get you started on this path to better health. As one example of many, you’ll find that plastic bottles are not the best form of bottle water. Glass is better because if plastic bottles get hot, they can breakdown a little bit and create some issues, but it's better than what comes out of the tap around here. A recent article that came out December of 2018 in JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association) that looked at organic foods in terms of cancer prevention. They concluded that eating an organic diet decreased the risk and risk of recurrence of all known cancers. An organic diet means you’re basically avoiding the toxins that could be cancer initiators, but you're also eating a diet that has a much higher nutrient density that your body needs in order to function and work properly. <a href="https://modernhealing1.blogspot.com/2019/05/essentials-of-cancer-prevention-early.html" target="_blank">(Review Complete Article)</a><br />
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Special thanks to Dr. Oz and Mathew Knowles and producers Hilary Berk & Pauline Hadad of the Dr. Oz Show, <a href="http://awarenessforacure.org/">AwarenessforaCure.org</a>, the<a href="http://nycralliance.org/" target="_blank"> NY Cancer Resource Alliance</a>, the <a href="https://angiofoundation.org/" target="_blank">AngioFoundation </a>and the <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/10/02/entertainment-exec-mathew-knowles-i-have-breast-cancer" target="_blank">American Heart Association News </a>for additional content. Additional thanks to Peggy Miller, Cheri Ambrose, Michael Singer & Arnaldo Silva the Male Breast Cancer Coalition (<a href="http://www.malebreastcancercoalition/">www.MaleBreastCancerCoalition</a>) and Dr. Robert L. Bard from <a href="http://mbcscan.com/">MBCScan.com</a>/ Breast Cancer Imaging Center, NYC.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6RMMwjxbJGDvQ_O59UGdnY4Df6nKXMOEePHjgy_b9rwS3nuD-TjEfxFBb-dYlAx7ikx7-eigM29LuX6Zb5we2nmxoQt2wKfHdFTX69zL41Uzd5kM_HgCV6-HGMXl2Ts5QSTewWB95qOM/s1600/stoff2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6RMMwjxbJGDvQ_O59UGdnY4Df6nKXMOEePHjgy_b9rwS3nuD-TjEfxFBb-dYlAx7ikx7-eigM29LuX6Zb5we2nmxoQt2wKfHdFTX69zL41Uzd5kM_HgCV6-HGMXl2Ts5QSTewWB95qOM/s1600/stoff2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">JESSE STOFF, MD, HMD, FAAFP </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">- Cancer Immunologist / Publisher of Wellness Programs</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Dr. Stoff is a highly-credentialed medical expert studying all medical remedies in pursuit of resolving the most challenging health issues of our time. In many circles, he is recognized for his 35+ years of dedicated work in immunology and advanced clinical research in modern CANCER treatments. He has spoken worldwide in some of the most sought-after medical conferences about his experiences and analyses on the study of human disease. His integrative practice (INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE OF NY, Westbury, NY) has been continually providing all patients with the many comprehensive clinical options and modalities available- including "ONCO-IMMUNOLOGY", the science of battling cancer cells and reversing pre-cancerous conditions through a complete prevention program that has earned him great success in this field. For more information, visit: </span><a href="http://www.dr.jessestoff.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #cd3778;">www.Dr.JesseStoff.com</a></i></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAcvPOhDIIZCIUx2WZMLYdufBTdELLtQFQsgbYgcOWcRZCEbf6daLMl6b12aMpaN8IfZK-lhXOYV19MNZp4a4sJCgZNnoRgsasNz3NejggtD1tei9_S5B2a2LLtojmLKSYPYQ515BKVWv/s1600/CARM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAcvPOhDIIZCIUx2WZMLYdufBTdELLtQFQsgbYgcOWcRZCEbf6daLMl6b12aMpaN8IfZK-lhXOYV19MNZp4a4sJCgZNnoRgsasNz3NejggtD1tei9_S5B2a2LLtojmLKSYPYQ515BKVWv/s1600/CARM2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><b style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">CARMEN R. DEWITT </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">- Cancer Immunologist / Publisher of Wellness Programs</span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">For the past two decades, Carmen has dedicated her writing craft to support eco-conscious publications, the wellness community and cancer awareness advocacy orgs under the "RightWriters" brand. With combined credentials in photojournalism (NYU), public relations and screenwriting (SUNY Purchase/NYU), she helped promote countless educational programs and online publications. She also helped establish networks including <a href="http://awarenessforacure.org/">Awarenessforacure.org</a>, the NY Cancer Resource Alliance, <a href="http://immunologyfirst.org/">Immunologyfirst.org</a>, the First Resounders Cancer Resource and is a contributing content producer for the AngioFoundation(501c3).Carmen resides in West Islip, NY and is available for freelance assignments @ </span></span><a href="http://www.therightwriters.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cd3778;"><span style="background-color: white;">www.TheRightWriters.com</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></a></i></span><br />
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