Avenues - Autumn/Winter 2010
In this issue of Avenues, we tackle the important question of sleep. Are you getting enough?
2010 Accomplishments
2010 has been a productive year for the Pine Street Foundation. We've published peer-reviewed research, presented papers at conferences, received lots of media coverage in the national press, and reached thousands of patients and doctors through our newsletter, Avenues.
From the Board (Avenues 31/32 - Autumn/Winter 2010)
2010 has been a productive year for the Pine Street Foundation. We’ve published peer-reviewed research, presented papers at conferences, received lots of media coverage in the national press, and reached thousands of patients and doctors through our newsletter, Avenues.
Avenues - Spring/Summer 2010
In our last issue of Avenues for 2009, we turn our focus to H1N1, commonly referred to as "Swine Flu."
Vitamin D3: A Review of the Evidence for its Role in Human Health
Vitamin D is crucial to our well-being. In this article, we discuss the history of its discovery, how we get it, and the evidence for its clinical effectiveness.
From the Board (Avenues 29/30 - Spring/Summer 2010)
Welcome to the spring/summer 2010 issue of Avenues, our quarterly newsletter.
Swine Flu Vaccination, Treatment, and Prevention: A Common Sense Discussion and Review of the Evidence
There are few public health issues in the news right now that are more prominent than H1N1, the so-called “Swine Flu.” In a comprehensive review, we discuss how this flu is different from seasonal flu, whether or not it’s really a major concern, the different approaches to preventing and treating it, and how to decide if getting vaccinated is right for you.
From the Board (Avenues 27/28 - Autumn/Winter 2009)
Welcome to the autumn/winter 2009 issue of Avenues, our quarterly newsletter.
Avenues - Autumn/Winter 2009
In our last issue of Avenues for 2009, we turn our focus to H1N1, commonly referred to as "Swine Flu."
From the Board (Avenues 26 - Summer 2009)
Welcome to the summer 2009 issue of Avenues, our quarterly newsletter.
Avenues - Summer 2009
In our Summer 2009 newsletter, we offer advice for critically evaluating medical research and also give an update on our canine scent detection of ovarian cancer research.
Avenues - Spring 2009
In our Spring 2009 newsletter, we address the question of combining antioxidants with chemotherapy in the treatment of lymphoma and also give an update on our canine scent detection of ovarian cancer research.
Colon Cancer, Chemotherapy, & Antioxidants
Although not commonly addressed in clinical consultation, scientific evidence suggests that combining certain chemotherapy treatments with specific antioxidants at defined dosages can improve drug effectiveness or may reduce side effect severity in the treatment of colon cancer.
Lung Cancer, Chemotherapy, & Antioxidants
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests combining specific chemotherapy treatments for lung cancer with certain antioxidants at defined dosages can help improve drug effectiveness or reduce the severity of side effects. In this evidence-based review article, Johanna Altgelt, an associate researcher at the Pine Street Foundation, searched through thousands of peer-reviewed, published studies and discusses how antioxidants may enhance or, in some cases, inhibit the therapeutic action of specific chemotherapy drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer.
Breast Cancer: Advances in Diagnosis & Treatment
There has been significant progress in the diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer this past year. In this article, guest author Gwendolyn Stritter, MD, discusses some of the latest research and observes how there is increasingly "more information about which herbs, supplements, and other alternative/complementary approaches can minimize treatment side effects and possibly even reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence."
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, & Antioxidants
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests combining certain chemotherapy treatments with certain antioxidants at specific dosages can help improve drug effectiveness or reduce the severity of side effects. In this evidence-based review article, we searched through thousands of peer-reviewed, published studies and discuss how antioxidants may enhance or, in some cases, inhibit the therapeutic action of specific chemotherapy drugs used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Antioxidants & Chemotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer: The Latest Research on Specific Interactions
While it is true that there are some antioxidants that can hinder chemotherapy's effects, recent research suggests that there are some antioxidants that, when combined with chemotherapy, can increase the effectiveness of treatment by upwards of 30%. In this article, we seek to provide some clarity on this topic by providing useful guidelines that patients and health care providers can use to make better, more informed treatment decisions. Although this article specifically focuses on advanced metastatic prostate cancer, future articles will focus on the use of antioxidants and chemotherapy in the treatment of other cancers.
Your Mind & Cancer Treatment: The Latest Research on Chemotherapy-related Cognitive Decline
In 2005, we addressed the issue of chemotherapy-related cognitive decline, sometimes called "chemo brain" or "chemo fog." Since then, there have been some important new studies that provide more evidence of this problem, which we discuss and summarize in this new article.
Making the Best of a Hospital Experience
When a visit to a hospital is necessary, knowing what to expect, who to contact, and how to ask questions can be immensely beneficial. In this article, author Sandra Boeschen writes how "with a little preparation, an inpatient or outpatient visit can be the healing event you need."