A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled “Effect of Radiosurgery Alone vs Radiosurgery With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy on Cognitive Function in Patients With 1 to 3 Brain Metastases: A Randomized Clinical Trial” has shown that the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) alone, compared with SRS combined with whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT), resulted in less cognitive decline three months after treatment in brain metastases patients.
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If you have been diagnosed with cancer, it is important for you and your support system to be familiar with the wide range of treatments available to you. While this can be overwhelming, talking with your doctor can help you understand the options in order to make the best, most informed decision for your cancer and your lifestyle.
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There is so much concern and attention surrounding player safety and head trauma in contact sports, that provinces in Canada and many U.S. states are adopting stricter laws surrounding contact and return to play.
In 2014, The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) finalized its position paper from the NFHS Concussion Summit Task Force regarding minimizing the risk of concussions and head impact exposure in high school football.
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In 2015, there were an estimated 11,880 new cases of glioblastoma multiforme brain tumors according to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Glioblastoma multiforme is considered the most lethal and common form of brain tumors with overall survival averaging 12 to 15 months.
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Food is not only important to fuel the body; it can be ‘a powerful arsenal against disease,’ according to Lynda McIntyre, R.D., L.D., an oncology nutrition specialist with Johns Hopkins Medicine. She encourages patients to ‘eat a rainbow’ and add spice to their diets. Read more here >> http://hocowellandwise.org/2014/09/power-food-cancer-prevention/
