Colorectal Cancer News in Brief: November 29

Briefly

Swedish researchers have found a drug that inhibits a dangerous cell pathway while leaving a protective one intact pointing the way to preventing colon polyps from becoming cancerous.  In a large study, 8 out of 10 chemotherapy patients experienced symptoms of insomnia or outright insomnia after their first cycle of chemo.

A work team from the United Kingdom will help restore an elementary school in South Africa while simultaneously raising money for colon cancer research.

Connect to a poem by Elspeth Murray asking doctors to communicate clearly but with empathy and to an article about coping with cancer during the holidays. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on November 29th, 2009
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Tags: coping with cancer, imatinib, insomnia

Insomnia: An Overview and Some Alternative Approaches

It is unbelievable how many patients in my practice suffer from insomnia and are taking sleeping medications. I thought I’d share with you some alternatives which may help you to get a restful sleep.

Many sleeping medications make you sleep but don’t allow you to really rest. They take away your dream/REM pattern which is necessary to get the feeling of rest. Those who fall asleep easily and sleep through the night are the lucky ones. Continue reading…

Posted by Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD on July 14th, 2009
Posted in: From the Desk of Dr. Lenz | No Comments »
Tags: HJ Lenz, insomnia, Managing Symptoms and Side Effects