“You have cancer.” Every day, people hear those three dreaded, life-altering words. And before they have time to even begin to process what this might mean for their life or for their future, these patients are scheduled for their very first treatment. Though this rush-to-treatment is very common, the truth is, it’s the very rare … Continued
Check It Out! Dr. Keith Block, Penny Block, and Block Center registered dietitian Liz Gold are all taking part in the Healing Cancer World Summit with Kris Carr. If you are interested in registering for this awesome wellness event click the below link: https://www.healingcancersummit.com/welcome Block Center Dietitian Liz Gold Interview with Kris Carr Liz Gold … Continued
Each of the supplement programs recommended by the clinicians at Block Center is individualized and tailored specifically to each patient’s nutritional and medical needs. Not only is it important to have the right ingredients with the appropriate quality, but it is essential to match the proper formulations to the correct set of circumstances such as … Continued
Black Bean Burgers Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed 2 Tbsp olive oil mayonnaise (can also use Veganaise) ½ tsp seasoning salt or lemon-pepper seasoning 1 Tbsp whole grain breadcrumbs Small amount of whole wheat flour Directions Mash beans with olive oil mayonnaise in a large … Continued
Numerous studies are revealing a direct correlation between chronic inflammation and certain cancers. Cancer development appears to be linked to elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which is produced when inflammation occurs. While acute inflammation (lasting no more than a few days) is our body’s normal response to an injury or infection, chronic inflammation may … Continued
Recent studies are showing the benefit of a therapeutic approach to Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management programs. Learn more from The Block Center.
I understand one of your chemotherapeutic infusion and distribution techniques is unique in the United States. I am referring to chronomodulated chemotherapeutic treatments. How does this methodology work? Back in the early nineties, I was looking for methods to help my patients better tolerate some of the more invasive cancer treatments. When I came across … Continued
Our post this past Saturday linked to a blog entry based on the findings of a 2006 study by Rowan Chlebowski and colleagues, a study that looked at the impact of a low-fat diet on breast cancer patients. At the time this study was published, it reported an average 24% decline in risk of death … Continued
Written by Dr. Keith I. Block, MD “We got it all.” Words every cancer patient loves to hear. And it is indeed news worth celebrating. However, you shouldn’t be fooled into thinking this favorable pronouncement means treatment is over and you can go back to life as it was before cancer. Consider this: What is … Continued
Hearing your oncologist say “there is nothing more that we can do for you” is undeniably traumatic and distressing. What he or she is essentially saying, however, is that there is nothing left in the conventionalarsenal that can be done to eradicate the cancer. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that there is nothing else that … Continued