Biopsies are a medical procedure most often used to diagnose and stage cancer. They also play a critical role in helping physicians determine the best treatment options for a patient’s specific disease. Yet many patients are reluctant to do a biopsy and, in some cases, are refusing to do them. In this article, we’ll take … Continued

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

“You have cancer.” Three of the most dreaded and frightening words someone will ever hear. As the process of becoming “a patient” begins, a new fear often begins to take over: the fear of chemotherapy. In fact, we frequently hear from patients that their fear of treatment is greater than the fear of the disease … Continued

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

Ingredients – Makes 2 Servings 1/2 cup Buckwheat Groats (dry) 2 cups Water 3/4 cup Frozen Cherries 2 tbsps Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt 2 tbsps Chopped Walnuts   Directions: Add the buckwheat groats and water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes or until … Continued

  Ingredients: 2 cups Frozen Peas (thawed) 2 Garlic (cloves, skin removed) 1/4 Sunflower Seeds 1/2 cup Mint Leaves 3 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsps Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Directions: Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend for two to five minutes, or until desired consistency. Makes 4 Servings. … Continued

Last February, Dr. Block was one of 6 participants in an extended version of Robin Daly’s Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. In our last blog, we posted part 1 of his answer to Robin’s question: “Chemotherapy in particular may be considered to harm more people than it helps. Can we … Continued

“You have cancer.” Three of the most dreaded and frightening words one can ever hear. And as the process of becoming “a patient” begins, a new fear often begins to take over: the fear of chemotherapy. In fact, we frequently hear from patients that their fear of treatment is greater than the fear of the … Continued

Advanced cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments often report suffering from insomnia, daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and depression. In fact, experts estimate that as many as 50% of patients dealing with lung and other cancers experience fatigue syndrome (a combination of physical exhaustion, mental weariness, and reduced emotional stamina.) Many factors in cancer and treatment … Continued

Ingredients:   ½ Apple (large, grated) 1/3 cup Unsweetened Applesauce 1/3 cup Maple Syrup 3 tbsps melted Coconut Oil 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 ½ cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour 1 ½ tsps Cinnamon (plus more for on top) 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/8 tsp Sea Salt   Directions: Add the grated apple, applesauce, maple … Continued