For people touched by cancer, the term “hope” can mean different things. At a basic level, of course you hope to get rid of your cancer and then stay free of the disease. In this context, hope is simply a form of wish fulfillment: You desire, and to some degree, expect, a full-fledged recovery. Implicit … Continued

According to the National Cancer Institute, there are over 17 million cancer survivors in the US today. And that number is expected to grow, as the population ages, treatments improve, and tests find the disease earlier. Cancer survivors face a myriad of health challenges, not to mention the daunting fear the cancer will return. However, … Continued

Back in the early nineties, I was looking for strategies to help my patients better tolerate some of the more invasive cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. So, when I came across some of the research of Dr. Bill Hrushevsky, clearly the pioneer in the field of chronomodulated chemotherapy, it was a “light-bulb” moment for me. Dr. … Continued

One of the most common sources of distress after a diagnosis of cancer is being told that you have “X” number of months or years to live. This is often presented in the form of a risk-based percentage, such as “a 30 percent chance of surviving one year.” For anyone on the receiving end of … Continued

In our previous blog article, we reviewed the issue of supplement purity. Now, let’s consider the issue of supplement potency. When we use the term potency, we’re referring to two things: (1) the strength and freshness of the supplement, and (2) the quantity or concentration of active ingredients. These factors can vary greatly among supplements … Continued

Most people are surprised to learn that neither the FDA nor any other regulatory agency ensures the potency or purity of dietary supplements. In fact, manufacturers don’t even have to provide the FDA with safety data prior to making them available for sale! It isn’t until a product is on that market that the FDA … Continued

There are two different kinds of inflammation: acute and chronic. Most of us are familiar with acute inflammation: we stub our toe on the corner of the cabinet and almost immediately see it swell up. This is the body’s healthy response to injury, one that kickstarts the healing process. But chronic inflammation is a different … Continued

According to the National Cancer Institute, the number of cancer survivors in the United States exceeds 16.9 million people, and will increase to almost 18 million by 2022. After hearing the very welcome news that they’re done with treatment and free of disease, these patients are typically released from care, returning only for scans or … Continued

In our last blog, we explained the importance of taking a proactive approach to preventing or minimizing the potentially life-threatening complications associated with cancer and its treatment. We noted that most patients with cancer don’t actually die from their disease; rather, they die far more often from complications associated with cancer and its treatments. In … Continued

For those of you who have heard Dr. Block speak at a Conference or listened to one of his talks, you’ve likely heard him explain that most patients with cancer actually don’t die from their disease. Rather, they die far more often from the complications associated with cancer and its treatments. Therefore, it follows that … Continued