The Message of Hope by David M. Bailey

We publish this Poem written by David Bailey, who has done so much to advance the cause for Cancer and Tumor treatment through his CDs and DVDs and his many concerts throughout America and Europe. For his CDs and DVDs contact his website http://davidmbailey.com/ Right now, David has entered hospital for more surgery on a cyst and tumor. Brain Tumor News extends to him best wishes for a quick recovery.

Message of Hope
The message of hope never grows old
It's the heat of the fire that drives out the cold
It's the rhythm of time that beats like a drum
It's where you are going and where you are from

The message of hope never grows old
Sweeter than honey, more precious than gold
It's the song of the bird on the very first flight
It's the light of the moon in the middle of night

The message of hope never grows old
It's the greatest story that ever was told
It's the green in the grass and the blue in the sky
It's the reason we have the courage to try

The message of hope never grows old
It makes the weak strong and turns the meek bold
Simple as sun, a joy to behold
The message of hope never grows old

The message of hope never grows old
It's the way that the world was meant to unfold
As long as you'll listen, I promise to sing
Hope never dies, let it ring, let it ring,
let it ring, let it ring.
Acknowledgment davidmbailey.com, The Brain Trust Braintmr List for this material. Geoff

Cancer Milestones in Treatment

We continue our series on the Cancer Milestones in Treatment. Tremendous strides are being made in the development for new drugs and vaccines to counter the Cancer scourge.

1884
First recorded day surgery for a Brain Tumor by Sir Rickman Goodlee

1898
Physicists Marie and Pierre Curie discover radium and later use it to effectively treat tumors

1943
The first electron Linear Accelerator designed for radium therapy is developed. Today, this equipment is the most widely used treatment device in the Western World.

1949
Swedish neurosurgeon Lars Leksell invents a stereo tactic apparatus exclusively for human functional neurosurgery. In the late 1960's, Leksell further develops the Gamma Knife - today a popular radio surgical tool that has the ability to eradicate cancerous tissue with a single high dose of radiation.

This series of Cancer milestones to be continued. Acknowledgment curetoday.com Geoff

Being actively Involved in Your Own Treatment

Naturopath Katrina Ellis makes an encouraging point about being involved with your treatment. In her book, 'Shattering the Cancer myth', Katrina outlines the importance of understanding conventional medicine with alternative medicines, and how the two can exist together in the treatment of cancer.
It is your body and your disease. Never give away your power to anyone - especially not the power to heal your body, Katrina writes. You can ask doctors, specialists, naturual therapies and healers for advice and treatment options but ultimately, you are the one with the power to make the decisions to heal your body. Keeping your empowerment will enable you to also keep your self-confidence and motivation.
How can you take a more active part in your healing process? Firstly, ask your Doctor or specialist plenty of questions; it is your right to know everything. The more you know the more control you have over your own destiny and outcome. Never go into your healing or treatment in the dark. Find out everything you can about your type of cancer and the most effective forms of treatments to heal your cancer.
Ask for articles, research papers and information from your health practitioner concerning treatment of cancer. Ask questions and obtain more knowledge about your disease. It is your right to know the results of all tests - it is your right to be one hundred percent informed about every procedure and its possible side effects.
If you have made the conscious decision to undertake orthodox cancer treatment, please don't forget the benefits of incorporating natural therapies into your program.
Set yourself a schedule for taking your vitamins, performing your creative visualisations, meditation and yoga and allow plenty of free time for yourself. Never overcommit yourself - this is your time to rediscover what you truly love and enjoy in life.
Every day is truely precious; don't let another moment pass you by without feeling the beauty in every breath of life giving energy. It is a wonderful feeling to take charge of your own destiny and to have an active part in your own healing process. Katrina Ellis. Acknowledgment author, Katrina Ellis, 'Shattering the Cancer myth'. Geoff.

Cancer Milestones in Treatment

'Cancer is one of the major afflictions of developed societies. The fact that causation is multifactional and involves both very ancient and more recent evolutionary legacies, implies that there is no easy answers' said Professor Mel Greaves, in his book Cancer, the evolutionary legacy. The Professor continued 'But we will have new options to consider in terms of early diagnosis, biological therapy, and especially prevention".
In milestones of Cancer treatment, we see the treatment of this desease built upon successes of the past. Progress made in the past century has cleared a path for continued achievement.
At random, we will select significant dates of time that records these achievement in Cancer treatment.

1882.

The first mastectomy for Breast Cancer is performed

1897
Paul Ehrlich develops the side-chain theory, the root of his targeted therapy, or "magic bullet" concept of drugs that go straight to their intended targets to treat disease. He later wins the Nobel Prize, 1908

1900
Thor Stenbeck cures a patient with skin cancer using small doses of daily radiation therapy. This technique is later referred to as fractionated radiation therapy, which is the basis of radiation treatment used today.

During this decade, George Papanicolaou found that vaginal cell smears (the Pape smear) reveal the presence of Cancer

This series of Cancer milestones to be continued. Acknowledgement curetoday.com Geoff.

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10 Lifestyle tips for Cancer prevention

A recent annual American Dietetic Association convention held in Chicago, a list of ten diet and activity recommendations was presented.
1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
3. Avoid sugary drinks, and limit consumption of high-calorie foods, especially those low in fibre and rich in fat or added sugar.
4. Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes (Beans).
5. Limit consumption of red meats (beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
6. If you drink alcohol, limit your daily intake to two drinks for men and one drink for women.
7. Limit consumption of salty foods and food processed with salt (sodium).
8. Do not use supplements to try to protect against cancer.
9. It is best for mothers to breastfeed their babies for upto six months and then add other liquids and foods.
10. After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.
Keep in mind that these tips are about reducing - not eliminating, cancer risk. Many factors, including genes and environmental factors, affect cancer risk; diet and exercise are not the whole story, but within your power to change. Acknowledge WebMD Health News. Geoff.

Scientists decode Cancer genes

Researchers have now found a way to decode genes of a person, including those genes that initiate Cancer. Using donated cells from a Leukemia victim, scientists compare cancerous cells with the victim's normal healthy cells through DNA, finding mutated cells.
Mutated cells are genetic mistakes, with the ones found in this research project as not in-born, but develop later in life, as a cause of cancer.
The study by Washington University in St.Louis, say the findings will not assist patients immediately, but could lead to new therapies, as well as assisting Doctors make improved choices of treatments.
Within decades, DNA sequencing would be as simples as dropping a sample of patient's blood onto a chip that slides into a desk top computer, and receiving a report that suggests which drugs to treat the patient. Geoff
Acknowledge International Herald Tribune.

Living with Hope of future!, successful Seminar ends IBTA Week

Brain Tumor supporters, Carers, friends, patients and survivors, enjoyed a 5-hour Seminar, at which Hope appears to be the reliant word for the future.
"Living with a Brain Tumor" Seminar was presented by Brisbane Brain Tumor Support Group, to 50 attendees, as part of the International Brain Tumor Alliance Week, culminating Nov.1.
A diverse range of presenters gave their audience a confidence in how difficult tumors were removed; practical issues in securing power of attorney; Centrelink assured us how to apply for benefits and confidence to be heard; Carers Queensland emphasized importance of carers' support and R and R', closing with developments of alternative medicines and use of Vitamin-C intravenous injections to help combat cancers.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator. Vivien Biggs, not only covered ranges of tumors her service covers, but expanded on new surgical techniques now used, and why some surgery's take so long.
Gary Powers, Solicitor, enforced the importance of legal tie-up with medical directives and how it was essential for all in the family to be made aware of the patient's requirements.
Lyn Brownsey, a Centrelink specialist on Disability, gave the patient audience confidence, explaining the many services available for cancer patients. The interaction with the audience demonstrated there was some lack of knowledge on behalf of patients, who intently noted the Centerlink services, as Lyn explained them. Centrelink provided plenty of material for audience study.
Carers Queensland's Ellen Slater described the many roles of Carers, and pointing out the importance for them to have respite too, as the performance factor is a safeguard for patients' welfare. Stress, and how to overcome depressive factors, were also covered by Ellen's presentation.
Interest in alternative medicines provided great listerning, as Assoc.Prof. Luis Vitetta, University of Queensland, delved into the many alternative medicines and herbs, now gaining use in Cancer treatments.
Luis, a recent import to Queensland, stressed the care to be taken in their use, not to experiment, but seriously research the value and performance of alternative medicines.
The Professor closed his presentation with news of new research into introvenous Vitamin-C injections, that have astounded researchers as to its performance in laboratory tests, with human trials expected in near future. Geoff.