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May 20, 2010 - Tanning Beds Increase Risk of Developing Melanoma Four Fold
Tanning beds are popular devices used by millions of adults across North America for esthetic purposes. This population based case controlled study was able to show a massive increase in risk (4 fold) for those individuals who were regular users of these devices.  The risk increased with increasing years of use.  We should be considering these devices as carcinogens and warnings should be required to be posted in businesses who sell these tanning treatments.
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March 23, 2010 - Thymic Peptide Improves Survival in Metastatic Multiple Myeloma

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Metastatic Multiple Myeloma is a challenging disease to treat with poor survival even with chemotherapy treatment.  Thymosin alpha 1 is an isolated peptide extract from calves thymus that has immunomodulatory properties particularly in T cells.  In this study it was shown that Thymosin alpha 1 in combination with decarbazine increased overall survival and reducd diseases progression.

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March 11, 2010 - Selenium Supplementation Reduced Radiation Induced Diarrhea

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Moderate selenium supplementation during radiation therapy in patients undergoing radiation therapy for cervical or uterine cancer is effective in reducing the number of episodes and severity of radiation induced diarrhea.

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Natural Cancer Treatments

Cancer is a disease that affects hundreds of thousand Canadians each year.  While advances are being made in conventional cancer treatment with novel chemotherapy combinations and targeted therapies, many cancers still have high mortality rates.  At MCNE we provide various non-conventional treatments based on the principles of naturopathic medicine many with the backing of solid scientific research.  Benefits of the therapies we provide include:

  • Reduce side effects of and improve tolerance and efficacy of conventional chemotherapeutic treatment
  • Increase survival and reduce rates of cancer recurrence
  • Improve quality of life by increasing energy, reducing pain, improving appetite, etc.
  • Education and support for patients and their family
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Cancer Prevention

While doctors at MCNE are dedicated to providing excellence in integrative cancer treatments we are also dedicated to stopping cancers before they happen.  Most cancers are preventable. 

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Cancer Support and Education

A diagnosis of cancer can bring significant stress on both the individual patient as well as their families.  Coping with this stress is important for not only a happy overall outlook, but also treatment efficacy.  Learn more about this new program offered free to patients of MCNE.

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