OncoBreak: 'Do What I Tell You'; Male Breast Cancer; HPV and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

• by Charles Bankhead
  Staff Writer, MedPage Today

An oncologist-blogger talks about the challenges cancer specialists face in trying to strike a balance between shared decision making and what they think is best for the patient.
A man who survived breast cancer tells CBS News about his emotional journey from embarrassment to empowerment.
Most adults in a survey didn't know that viruses can cause cancer, and fewer than 10% recalled talking with their doctors about cancer risk associated with certain viruses, according to the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
CMS said that Medicare beneficiaries involved in certain types of clinical research pertaining to myeloma, myelofibrosis, and sickle cell disease may be eligible for coverage of allogeneic stem cell transplants.
A microscope that can identify cancer cells just below the skin might offer an alternative to blood- and tissue-based biopsies, as reported by Fortune.
Australian researchers are using the term "miracle drug" to describe an investigational therapy for leukemia, RT News reported.
Two major ovarian cancer advocacy groups have merged to form the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, the largest organization dedicated to ovarian cancer research, legislative advocacy, and patient support.
The former executive director of a Chicago-area cancer charity has been ordered by a judge to repay $44,000 the woman stole from the charity, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
A majority of almost 2,000 physicians surveyed said they would favor state mandates for vaccination against human papillomavirus, and 92% said they would have their own children vaccinated, according to SERMO.
In an effort to facilitate end-of-life discussions, the Commission for Case Manager Certification has developed the End of Life Conversation Project Toolkit, available at no cost on the CCMC website.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has doubled the publication frequency of the Journal of Oncology Practice from bimonthly to monthly.

We can take AIDS ‘off the planet’ by 2030: RED

Julia Chatterley | Arjun Kharpal

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HIV/AIDS could completely eliminated if "we did the right thing", according to the chief executive of RED, the charity founded by U2 frontman Bono.

RED celebrated its tenth anniversary at Davos last week where it was founded with the purpose of ending HIV/AIDS transmissions. The fight is going well, according to the charity's boss.

"We're at a very pivotal point in the fight against AIDS… I think in 2002 it was 700,000 that were under lifesaving ARV (antiretroviral medication) medications, now it's 15 million that are alive. In 2002, it was 1,500 mothers a day that passed on HIV to their babies…now it's 600 a day," Deborah Dugan, CEO of RED, said at a CNBC event in Davos last week.

"So it's been more than cut in half and if we if do the right thing by 2020, we can virtually eliminate mother-child transmission of HIV and…if by 2030 we did the right thing, could we take AIDS off the planet?"

RED was founded in 2006 by Bono and Bobby Shriver and has so far raised $350 million. The charity raises money in different ways. At the start, it partnered with companies including Apple and Nike to release RED-branded products with the money going to fight against AIDS in Africa.

Money raised by RED goes straight into The Global Fund, a partnership between governments, civil society and the private sector to try and end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It invests nearly $4 billion a year.

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Bono speaks at Amnesty International Tapestry Honoring John Lennon Unveiling at Ellis Island on July 29, 2015 in New York City.

The idea came when the founders of RED saw that the private sector was not contributing much to The Global Fund.

"In the course of the ten years, it's been 66 companies that have fought with us that probably wouldn't have been on the AIDS agenda…but RED gave them easy ways to participate," Dugan said.

The chief executive said the company is always looking for "new models" to raise money and said it thinks like a start-up in order to do that with social media being crucial.

"We have 5.8 million followers on social media, they are very very engaged…and want to be part of the solution. It's a fascinating generation that nine out of ten would change products to have one with a purpose, 62 percent would take a cut in pay to be at a company doing something good," Dugan said.

"So in a way, corporations have no choice but to innovate around being good corporate citizens."

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Experts call this new supplement the biggest advancement in brain science to date...

CNN STORY UPDATE - Friday, January 29, 2016

CNN Experts call this new supplement the biggest advancement in brain science to date...

CNN broke the news first and uncovered that Neurocell raises levels of focus and performance every day by 300%.

As we researched, we began to see that this supplement has been quickly gaining traction around the world. Celebrities and athletes alike are already rumored to be taking the pill with the full scale public release expected shortly. The company and product is called Neurocell. The site claimed that Neurocell contained a very unique formulation of natural vitamins and minerals which together unlock untapped parts of the human brain. Our resident brain scientist Dr Raqif conducted his own independent analysis of the supplement and his findings seemed to mirror Neurocell's claims. According to Dr Raqif, "he's never seen a food based supplement deliver such a profound upward lift in brain function before".

Genius Steven Hawkings has Admitted To Using Neurocell To Triple His Memory.

We tested it ourselves - did it live up to the hype?

After our research led to such positive reviews, we simply had to try Neurocell ourselves to verify whether this was all hype. Almost every single man in the building volunteered to test it out but we chose our very own Anderson Cooper. Below is his account of using Neurocell over a 4 week period. 

CNN's Anderson Cooper has admitted that taking Neurocellhe memorizes lines better.

14 Day Summary - Anderson Cooper's NeurocellResults:

Anderson has been with CNN for years."The Neurocellpills were extremely hard to come by" says Cooper. He goes on to say, "If you can get your hands on these pills - get them right away." We had to wait 2 weeks before we got a bottle to test as it was sold out almost everywhere or over $300 a bottle from people trying to sell it for profit eBay People were paying top dollar for them on there.

The discounted bottle of Neurocell was delivered in a few days from ordering and with surprisingly inexpensive shipping. Before putting Cooper on the test, our team ran a little bit of our own research before we put Cooper on the test and found:

Neurocell has been clinically proven to:

• Sky-rocket Concentration by 32%
• Improve Creative Thinking
• Boost Energy
• Enhance Memory Recall
• Increase IQ Scores by 47%

Neurocell arrived within 4 days of having placed my order Online for the bottle and were inexpensive to ship. To test out the product, I took one Neurocell pill every morning for 4 weeks. 

Anderson Cooper's 14 DAY Neurocell EXPERIENCE

	DAY 1 I took one and forgot all about it. Maybe 20-30 minutes later I felt odd. I can only describe it by saying my mind felt calm and still. I was playing a Men's mind game' and scored 100% on every answer. It was like that feeling you get when you have just woken up. Light headed so to speak but this was different. I was light headed and spaced out but in the zone at the same time. Can't explain it - but it was awesome.
	DAY 5 I was shocked at the drastic results. Over the course of the next 5 days I found myself bouncing out of bed and felt ready to take on the day - usually I need to snooze 3 times. I felt motivation to get stuff done and often power through.
	DAY 14 After 14 days, not only had all my doubts and skepticism absolutely vanished - Thing's that annoyed me were no longer an issue. I hardly got stressed and when I did, I was able to control my emotions and get back into peak performance and state.

My Thoughts On Neurocell

Neurocell is the real deal. The increase in focus, creativity and overall mental performance was a little bit scary to be honest - I felt like a different person. I didn't notice any side effects at all either. I need to order a box of these before they are released into stores. - Anderson Cooper

"The results were unbelievable. Every aspect of my mental performance accelerated from day 1. A must try" - Bill Gates's Last Interview With CNN

With the full market release of the supplement scheduled for later this year, Neurocell is bound to make a splash. Experts say government intervention is likely to limit the release of the supplement due to its potent effects. That said, the company is offering limited bottles of the supplement for the next few weeks. See below a men's health special promotion for you to get a discounted bottle of Neurocell today. Try it and please do write in to let us know what you think.

OncoBreak: High-Tar Hookah; Dying to Be Famous; Cool Tumor Tool

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

• by Charles Bankhead
  Staff Writer, MedPage Today

A typical hookah session exposes smokers to 25 times the amount of tar released when a single cigarette is smoked, University of Pittsburgh investigators reported in Public Health Reports.
Uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine is highest among adolescent girls in high-poverty and Hispanic communities, according to an analysis of CDC data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Laboratory studies showed that BRCA1-deficient ovarian cancer cells had reduced survival when exposed to auranofin, a drug used for decades to treat rheumatoid arthritis, British investigators reported in Mutation Research: Fundamentals and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis.
Other laboratory studies confirmed what many scientists have suspected: Large amounts of sugar may spur tumor growth and spread, as reported in Cancer Research.
Family and friends of an 8-year-old Rhode Island boy with terminal cancer have mounted a worldwide campaign to make his final wish come true: Make him famous before he dies.
The FDA has approved the OsteoCool ablation device for treating symptomatic spinal tumors, according to Medtronic, which last month acquired rights to the device from Baylis Medical.
Men who were physically active after prostate cancer diagnosis lived longer than men who lived sedentary lifestyles, according to a study reported online in European Urology.
An oncology nurse marvels at how seemingly small issues and details can make a big difference in the lives of cancer patients and the professionals who care for them.
Is President Obama's call for a "moon shot" to cure cancer a realistic goal or just political rhetoric? CNN asks several cancer experts in an attempt to separate wheat from chaff.
Thousands of cancer survivors have to deal lifelong with persistent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy, according to a study reported this week at the inaugural Cancer Survivorship Symposium.

America's favorite comfort food is...

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Looking to feast on some comfort food during this blustery winter? Odds are you are reaching for a slice of pizza — and you probably aren't feeling guilty about it.

Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States.

Harris surveyed 2,252 U.S. adults in December for the study.

Chocolate and ice cream tied for second, each garnering 7 percent, followed by mac & cheese and chips, which earned 5 percent and 4 percent respectively.

Pizza topped the majority of the Harris Poll's demographic categories — gender, location and age — save for one. Only adults aged 70 or older did not choose pizza as their favorite comfort food; instead, ice cream took the top spot.

While these demographics agree on their favorite comfort food, the reason that they indulge is quite different, according to the study.

Some 54 percent of women are more likely to reach for their favorite comfort food when stressed, while the majority of men — 43 percent — indulge after a good day.

In addition, millennials and Gen Xers are more likely to eat comfort food when stressed — 58 percent and 50 percent respectively — while baby boomers consume comfort food after a bad day and those over 70 years old will indulge after a good day.

While a whopping 66 percent of people don't feel guilty about their consumption, 41 percent indicated that they would work out longer or more intensely to justify eating their favorite comfort food.

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Stephen Hawking Predicts, “This Pill Will Change Humanity" - Harvard Study Shows Brain Boosting “Smart Drug” Proven To Double IQ Is The Biggest Discovery In History

BY RICHARD MASON

Updated 0202 GMT(0902HKT) Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Recently Hawking made some comments in an interview with Anderson Cooper about a brain booster that would become the biggest event in human history

Stephen Hawking credits his ability to function and maintained focused on such a high level to a certain set of “smart drugs” that enhance cognitive brain function and neural connectivity, while strengthening the prefrontal cortex and boosting memory and recall.

In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Stephen Hawking said that his brain is sharer than ever, more clear and focused and he credits a large part to using NeurocellHawking went on to add “The brain is like a muscle, you got to work it out and use supplements just like body builders use, but for your brain, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing to enhance my mental capabilities”.

Everyone that has taken this, from athletes like Tom Brady to musicians like kanye West have nothing but praise for the brain booster, which doubles IQ, skyrockets energy levels and connects areas of the brain not previously connected. Neurocellworks so well for these guys, we had to ask... Is it safe?

After 7 years Harvard Scientists Finally Break New Ground & Usher In The Future Of Brain ScienceWith Invention Of New Smart Drug That Increases IQ, Memory And Focus Up To %100 

Over a decade ago ago Harvard assembled a team of neuroscientists to work on coming up with a natural brain supplement that could effortlessly boost IQ.

Today, those scientists made the breakthrough they were seeking and made the discovery of a lifetime.They came up with a brain boosting smart drug that surpasses all limits of known science.

The Supplement they created is now THE best treatment available to improve memory, sharpen attention, increase focus and boost overall IQ.

After numerous rounds of testing results were astonishing. One test subject was quoted as saying:

“As soon as I took it started working within minutes of taking it. All of a sudden, it felt like a dark cloud had been lifted up from in front of me. I was more alert, more focused, had long lasting energy, and experienced a mental clarity that I’d never felt before” – Ben Lishger Harvard Sophomore."

The Lead Researcher on the team Dr.Rosenhouse gave us an exclusive inside look at the ingredients that make up this revolutionary smart drug:

“It is engineered with all the ingredients containing vitamins and essentials that your brain needs to ensure improvement in all aspects of cognitive growth, while including short and long term memory, focus, energy, problem solving capabilities and total brain performance. 

We are all very grateful to have this now, as I believe it can help everyone on the planet and take us to the next stage of evolution.We’re very proud."

His associate Dr.cortigan went on to say:

“This revolutionary brain booster enables your brain to be the most efficient it can. It energizes the tissue and functions deep at a cellular level. It makes your brain cells perform their task genuinely and keeps away all kinds of mental fatigue or weakness. Its truly a remarkable breakthrough.” 

But what does this all mean for the rest of us? Could this pill help ordinary people like you and me?

The only way to find out is to try it an luckily The Harvard team has patented and sold the rights to major manufacturers who currently have a limited 3 month supply.

For me, my major concern is my work. I feel taking this brain supplement could help improve my work and increase my income.

Sometimes, just one simple decision can drastically change the course of your life. Literally, one click could be the difference between living paycheck to paycheck and taking a bus to work to owning mansions, yachts, private jets and never ever having to worry about money ever again.

As Warren Buffett famously says “the more you learn, the more you earn”.

Are you ready to take the next step in improving your life, feeling sharper and smarter than ever before and making millions or billions in the process?

“I wouldn’t have developed my patent formula if not for this amazingly incredible brain supplement .” – says Dr. Rosenhouse

Are you ready to find out if this can work for you? We already ordered ours and will be writing a follow up piece on the results, we encourage you to do the same.

The only thing you have to do is try it and see for yourself. Who knows, maybe this could be the one little decision that changes your life. Write us and let us know. Best of luck!

Choosing Healthy Snacks in the Airport

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  For some people, thre stress of traveling can be compounded by the tempting snacks surrounding you in the airport terminal. Candy, bagels, cinnamon buns, cookies — when you’re waiting to catch a flight and feeling hungry or anxious, these goodies seem to call out to you from every store. But having type 2 diabetes means you need to choose healthy snacks — there’s no free pass for the weary air traveler.
  The best option is to pack your own food, of course. But what if you're unwilling or unable to bring your own? “The next best option is to choose snacks that are lower in fat (5 grams or less per serving) and know the carbohydrate content so you can fit them into your meal plan or carbohydrate choices for that time of the day,” advises Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE, a dietitian for the Lake County Health Department in Waukegan, Ill. Here are some healthy ideas to guide your snack-stand shopping.
  
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What is Celexa (Citalopram)?

What is Celexa (Citalopram)?
Celexa (Citalopram) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects a naturally occuring chemical in the brain called serotonin, which helps to improve certain mood problems, but may become unbalanced and cause depression.Celexa (Citalopram) is used to treat depression.Celexa (Citalopram) may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Celexa (Citalopram)
Do not take Celexa (Citalopram) together with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI before you can take Celexa (Citalopram). After you stop taking this medication, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment with Celexa (Citalopram).Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Some antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop taking your antidepressant during pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking Celexa (Citalopram), do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor.
 

Before taking Celexa (Citalopram)
Do not use Celexa (Citalopram) if you are using an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam). Serious and sometimes fatal reactions can occur when these medicines are taken with Celexa (Citalopram). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you can take Celexa (Citalopram). After you stop taking this medication, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:liver or kidney disease; seizures or epilepsy;bipolar disorder (manic depression); ora history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts.If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Celexa (Citalopram).

You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Tell your doctor if you have worsening symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.
Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment with Celexa (Citalopram).FDA pregnancy category C. SSRI antidepressants may cause serious or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies whose mothers take the medication during pregnancy. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop taking your antidepressant during pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking this medication, do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor. Celexa (Citalopram) can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take Celexa (Citalopram)?
Take Celexa (Citalopram) exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from the medication.Try to take Celexa (Citalopram) at the same time each day. Follow the directions on your prescription label.To be sure you get the correct dose of liquid Celexa (Citalopram), measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.It may take 4 weeks or longer before you start feeling better. Do not stop using Celexa (Citalopram) without first talking to your doctor. You may have unpleasant side effects if you stop taking Celexa (Citalopram) suddenly.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have taken too much of Celexa (Citalopram). Symptoms of a Celexa (Citalopram) overdose may include nausea, vomiting, tremor, sweating, rapid heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, seizures, and coma.

What should I avoid while taking Celexa (Citalopram)?
Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Celexa (Citalopram).Celexa (Citalopram) can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Celexa (Citalopram).


Side effects of Celexa (Citalopram) 
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes;nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination; orheadache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops.


Less serious Celexa (Citalopram) side effects may include:
drowsiness;sleep problems (insomnia);mild nausea, gas, upset stomach;weight changes;urinating more than usual;decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;dry or watery mouth, yawning; orcold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

What other drugs will affect Celexa (Citalopram)?
Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. This includes aspirin and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin, piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), and others. Taking any of these drugs with Celexa (Citalopram) may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Before taking Celexa (Citalopram), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:
carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet);lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith);a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);any other antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), esCelexa (Citalopram) (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft); oralmotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig).If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Celexa (Citalopram), or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Celexa (Citalopram). Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.