Below are articles I created to answer common questions that emanate from our busy daily patient care.  Our remarkable patients and their families are an amazing source of information exchange, curiosity and inquiry. I strive to research a controversial topic every month to offer input on these issues.  I respect that this subject matter is rapidly evolving and my understanding may change in the future. As always, this is for education and discussion and is not intended to treat or provide medical recommendations.

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Chuck

• What is the role of sugar in the body? How does the body process sugar? Does the body process fruit, juices, complex carbohydrates, and refined sugars differently? Is there any evidence suggesting honey is handled in a unique way metabolically?

• Hey doc, I know radiation is dangerous and may damage normal cells in certain doses. How do I reduce or avoid the potential of damage from therapeutic and diagnostic X-ray tests that are recommended for my cancer treatment, workup and follow-up?

• What is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)? What sorts of treatments lead to CIPN most frequently? Is there anything I can do to prevent CIPN? Are any natural remedies available to treat it?

• What is a ketogenic diet? Does adoption of a ketogenic diet make cancer treatments more effective and easier to tolerate? Does fasting before treatments impact outcomes?

• What is alkaline water? Is there any scientific evidence to suggest that drinking alkaline water will fight cancer? If so, how does it work? Are there any cancers where it is most useful?

• What is hyperthermia? Are there different kinds of hyperthermia therapies? In which cancers are hyperthermia therapies most effective? Is it safe?

• What is naltrexone? Does low-dose naltrexone have anti-cancer properties? If so, in which cancers is it most effective? How does it compare with existing standards of care?

• What is cancer chronotherapy? Do circadian rhythms influence the efficacy of cancer drugs? Can other procedures, like radiotherapy, be timed to optimize their effect?

• Hey doctor, I've kept up with the standard cancer screening recommendations, but so have some of my friends who are now battling a difficult cancer diagnosis. What are some of my options to avoid this epidemic of cancer and other chronic medical conditions?

• How effective is insulin potentiation therapy (IPT) in treating and preventing cancer? Is it a better alternative to standard chemotherapy? How exactly does it work?

• Hey Doctor- It is Colon Cancer Awareness month- What are my family's options for Colon and Rectal Cancer Screening? Isn't colon cancer increasingly more common in the young?

• Does marijuana have any value as a therapy for patients with cancer? If so, what compounds are responsible for its anti-cancer properties? Are there any notable drug interactions or side effects that could limit its use?

• Should I add this supplement to my program now? If so, how do I tell if it is working?

• Hey Doc, What's the "Special Sauce" to manage cancer?

• Does surgical intervention increase or otherwise influence the number of circulating tumor cells in cancer patients and does that impact outcomes? Are there are any perioperative procedures or treatments that alter the activity of cancers and development of circulating tumor cells?

• Is adjuvant ozone (O 3 ) therapy effective in minimizing chemo-radiotherapy- induced toxicity? Does O 3 have any other clinical benefits that are currently under-appreciated in the oncology setting?

• Can melatonin supplementation impact cancer development in a non-cancer patient? Can it affect cancer growth rates when added to standard therapies in cancer patients?

• Mistletoe - from folklore to the forefront of modern medicine, is it ready for primetime? Reviewing the Current Status of Mistletoe Extracts in Cancer.

• Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy fit in the cancer patient toolbox?

• Does fasting help or harm cancer patients?

• Is there any further measures beyond vaccination, proper social distancing and hygienic strategies to mitigate my risk from Covid 19 in cancer patients?

• Can infections lead to cancer?

• Do I need IV vitamin C in my cancer care strategy?

• Does regular exercise make an impact on cancer?

• Should I eat meat if I have cancer?

• When should I start my personal cancer prevention strategy?