By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, April 19, 2010
Should a patient refuse treatment when the doctor says the diagnosis may be cancer? This is not usually a wise move. A recent report shows that it’s prudent for patients to get a second opinion, particularly in the case of the disappearing cancer.
Cancer DefenceBy Guest Column Friday, January 29, 2010
In April 2008 I was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus at age 66. Since that diagnosis, through daily study about cancer and its possible causes (thank God for the Internet) I’ve acquired an exhaustive library of knowledge, medical and alternative non-medical, a great deal concerning diet and the very likely connection to some of the reasons people get cancer.
The Lies And Truths Of MammographyBy Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, December 14, 2009
Never before have women been more confused about breast mammography. A U.S panel of experts now reports that women under 40 years of age do not need mammograms, and those over 50 require them only every two years. So here are eight points women should know about mammography.
Seven Things To Know About Prostate CancerBy Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, April 13, 2009
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Benjamin Disraeli, Queen Victoria’s Prime Minister, once remarked “There are three kinds of lies, lies, damned lies and statistics”. Disraeli, if he had been a doctor, could have been referring to the PSA test for prostate cancer. For instance, the New England Journal of Medicine has just reported a European study that showed that this blood test cut the death rate of this disease by 20 percent. But this impressive figure refers to a relative reduction in deaths.
By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, April 6, 2009
I’d bet that 99 percent of readers have never heard of the name “Actinic Keratosis” (AK). But thousands of people have this type of skin lesion that if left untreated can develop into skin cancer over time. Now there’s a unique skin cream that can prevent or stop this from occurring.
Sorry, Doctor, I’d Prefer An Opinion From The Dog
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, November 9, 2008
What do dogs have that humans lack? Harry Truman, the straight-talking former president of the United States, once remarked that, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” But friendship is not the dog’s only virtue. A dog’s nose has 220 million cells that detect odours, compared to a mere five million in humans. And although none have yet graduated from The Harvard Medical School, they can often outsmart doctors in recognizing serious disease.
Use Radiation Like Porcupines Make Love, Very CarefullyBy Dr. Gifford Jones Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It’s said that elephants never forget. Neither does radiation. The human body has a natural computer that tabulates every bit of radiation to which it is exposed during a lifetime. Radiation has great benefits in diagnosing disease when used wisely, but potentially harmful when used carelessly. So how much risk is there of developing radiation-induced cancer?
Rights of Addicts, And Rights Of Cancer PatientsBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, June 15, 2008
Should the injection site for addicts in Vancouver be closed? Proponents argue that one million injections in Vancouver have saved lives and decreased the risk of HIV infection. Others contend injection sites send the wrong message and should be closed. But in this heated debate, why don’t both sides and our government attack the root cause of this cancerous problem.
To Stop Cancer, Eat Rosemary with your SteakBy Guest Column Sunday, June 1, 2008
There will come a time when I will be in a position to afford to build the house of my dreams. The costs will be split into quarters; one quarter will go to my garden, one quarter will go to my library, one quarter will go to my kitchen, leaving the last quarter to build the rest of my house. My priorities are straight – books first then food (my garden will feed me, in addition to having a top notch BBQ area).
Virus versus CancerBy Guest Column Tuesday, March 4, 2008
When people think of the Rabies virus they will either think of rabid animals or a more recent The Office episode from America. One particular member of the Rhabdoviridae family of viruses is vesicular stomatitis virus, and it affects insects and mammals, including cattle.
An Instrument That Could End Medical Madness?
By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, January 21, 2008
Is there a device that could stop people from destroying themselves? An instrument that could prevent lunatic behaviour and premature death of millions of North Americans? It’s a tall order. But Eureka, with the help of my children there’s finally a solution.
Ovarian Cancer, Scaring Women Half-To-DeathBy Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, August 26, 2007
It’s been said that a little knowledge is an dangerous thing. A report from The Mayo Clinic shows that this is particularly true when the subject is ovarian cancer. And it illustrates how easy it is to both inform women and worry them at the same time.
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