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When Massage Matters the Most
October 28th, 2011 | 
Author: A new patient sits in a comfortable recliner receiving her first chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Like all patients she is curious and a bit confused about the oncology massage program and says, “I thought that I couldn’t have a massage because of the cancer treatment.” This is a perfect opportunity to educate this patient about the benefits of oncology massage.
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Fundamentals of Cancer Therapy
Treatment of cancer as a whole evolves from surgical oncology through radiation oncology and through medical oncology. Now it is the era of biological oncology. The future oncologist may not be a surgeon or a gist who manipulates the cells in the laboratory and then do the extension of treatment. That is the way the systems go. I am very happy to see that Ayurveda is coming up with plans to establish a medical oncology. Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homeo systems of medicine are not competitors, however those who can do best for a patient, should be able to execute the specialty whatever it may be.
Surgical Options in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
Patients who have been diagnosed with lung cancer have a number of treatment options available depending on the type and stage of the disease. Options include chemotherapy, radiation treatment and of course, surgical intervention. It is usual for patients to receive all three treatment regimes as part of their oncology therapy.