Gastric or stomach cancer is one of the most malignant human cancers, ranking 3rd as the most common cause of cancer death globally. If detected at an early stage, treatments can control and even cure the disease. In our final show, Dr. Sam...
Gastric or stomach cancer is one of the most malignant human cancers, ranking 3rd as the most common cause of cancer death globally. If detected at an early stage, treatments can control and even cure the disease. Dr. Sam Klempner, oncologist and...
Gastric or stomach cancer is one of the most malignant human cancers, ranking 3rd as the most common cause of cancer death globally. If detected at an early stage, treatments can control and even cure the disease. Our guest is Dr. Sam Klempner,...
In the minds of many, the diagnosis of metastatic cancer is often equated with suffering, pain, and death. Today, though the median overall survival is slightly over three years, and ranges from a few months to many years. In fact, the five-year...
In the minds of many, the diagnosis of metastatic cancer is often equated with suffering, pain, and death. Today, though the median overall survival is slightly over three years, and ranges from a few months to many years. In fact, the five-year...
Kelly Preston Dies of Breast Cancer at 57: 'She Was a Bright, Beautiful and Loving Soul' "On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer," a family representative...
New treatments for pain and nausea are available but come pre-packaged with social stigmas. Cancer and its treatment are often painful, and doctors are always on the lookout for ways to relieve discomfort. This usually means prescribing opioids,...
September is a month for awareness of both pain and ovarian cancer. Chronic pain is something that many people live with and struggle with daily, and women often experience pain because of gynecological health conditions, including ovarian cancer....
Cancer Returns After 20 years of being in remission from breast cancer, Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with a relapse. Though she initially just thought it was back pain, she wrote in a statement on Facebook that she soon learned her cancer had...
In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, I interviewed Tommy Chong on my radio show, Aches and Gains. Tommy shared his battle with rectal cancer and the triumphs he has achieved in overcoming his pain. As you may already know, Tommy was a...
Those who are battling breast cancer are bound to feel pain at some point. It may result from the cancer itself or from the treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or other therapies. Regardless of the stage of the cancer, pain can...
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Like every awareness month, we should always be wary of a disease like cancer, not just for a month but for the entire year. Ovarian cancer has been deemed “the silent killer” because symptoms do not...
Interventional pain management procedures are a specialized form of pain treatment, and can be quite helpful. These treatments can be provided instead of medications, or integrative therapies, or along with those treatments. Sometimes,...
Suzanne Somers is best known for her role as Chrissy Snow on the 1970s sitcom, Three’s Company. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2000, had surgery, and then radiation therapy. We’ll talk more about how Suzanne got through the...
Suzanne Somers is best known for her role as Chrissy Snow on the 1970s sitcom, Three’s Company. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2000, had surgery, and then radiation therapy. We’ll find out how she got through the treatments, overcame...
Cancer effects the lives of nearly 15 million Americans. While this includes those with a new diagnosis, those who have been living cancer-free for years, and those pushing through treatment, such a large group of people means that just about every...
On today’s show, we’ll highlight what you need to know about rectal cancer, and the painful symptoms that can occur. Our first guest is Tommy Chong, part of the legendary comedy team of Cheech and Chong. Tommy will delve deeper into his battle...
On today’s show, we’ll highlight what you need to know about rectal cancer, and the painful symptoms that can occur. Our first guest is Tommy Chong, part of the legendary comedy team of Cheech and Chong. Tommy will share his battle with rectal...
“Combating Cancer Pain - A Look at Interventional Treatments”, Coping Magazine, July/August 2013
It’s estimated that over 12 million Americans have cancer. Sadly, severe and chronic pain occurs in over 30% of patients undergoing therapy and in almost 70% of patients with advanced disease. Nancy Amato, who is actively battling pancreatic...
Cancer pain can result from many sources. In colon cancer, the tumor can compress the colon or even spread to other parts of the body like the liver or bone. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy may all contribute to discomfort, even after...
Leukemia is a medical term for cancer of the blood cells. Acute Myeloid Leukemia, known as AML is the most common acute leukemia in adults. AML is rapidly lethal if untreated, but overall survival has improved for those under age 65 from just 8...
Leukemia is a medical term for cancer of the blood cells. Acute Myeloid Leukemia, known as AML is the most common acute leukemia in adults. AML is rapidly lethal if untreated, but overall survival has improved for those under age 65 from just 8...
Originally posted on Medscape Robert Glatter, MD: Welcome. I'm Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. Today we have Dr Paul Christo, a pain specialist in the Division of Pain Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School...
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on — the stealthy virus which, since the start of 2020, has claimed more than 1.5 million lives worldwide — a bright light is being shone on another group of people sickened not by the highly contagious and...
By Ashley Addiction Treatment Individuals struggling with chronic pain walk a tightrope between obtaining relief from their pain through medications and avoiding potential addiction to the drug itself. It may seem that becoming addicted to opioids...
This article was originally published on BBC. We all know what it is to feel pain. Acute pain, that is, such as slamming your finger in the door or grazing your knee. Chronic pain is different. It might be triggered by arthritis, an injury to your...
Meditation Relieves Pain A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2011 concluded that mindfulness-based meditation can relieve pain. Fadel Zeidan of Wake Forest University along with his team scanned participants brains as they received...
Comprehensive resource on pain in older adults which covers all treatment modalities: drugs, psychosocial, complementary/alternative, and interventional Contains many practical features such as tables, algorithms, and checklists, and is designed to...
This story was originally published by A Beautiful Perspective. Read more from ABP’s current TOUCH Issue. We don’t stop at the skin. With the practice of Healing Touch, hospitals are exploring the medicinal power of human contact and...
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and as the fifth largest cause of cancer-related deaths in women, it's important to be informed of the disease. In 2018, an estimated 22,240 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 14,070 will...
A new Alliance for Balanced Pain Management white paper discusses 5 policy strategies for redefining pain management amid the opioid crisis. What is the Alliance for Balanced...
Eating healthy foods during the holidays can be tough, especially with chronic pain. Many of us reach for pain-inducing foods unintentionally like animal proteins, fried foods, breads, sweets, and canned vegetables. To help, we’ve pulled together a...
Addiction and sleep share a problematic bidirectional relationship, where each influences the other. Many people treat sleep problems with drugs and alcohol, which can lead to addiction. People who are already addicted to drugs and alcohol undergo...
Cancer, arthritis, and other painful diseases occur in animals just like humans. Elephants in captivity can develop painful toe infections, and crippling arthritis of the wrists and ankles. Living conditions in zoos and circuses lead to pain and...
Cancer, arthritis, and other painful diseases occur in animals just like humans. Elephants in captivity can develop painful toe infections, and crippling arthritis of the wrists and ankles. Living conditions in zoos and circuses lead to pain and...
A recently published study reports that medical marijuana can be an effective and preferred treatment for pain. This why so many people enjoy Mail order marijuana with free shipping from companies similar to West Coast Supply. It found that 97% of...
Lou Holtz is one of the most successful college football coaches of all time. He’s not only seen injury and pain on the football field, but has experienced and overcome pain himself. He also supported his wife in a caregiving role during her bout...
More than 100 million Americans suffer from pain, according to the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies. Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. According a 2009 U.S. Health and Human Services...
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Botox Updated Perspectives on Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Download PDF Single CT-Guided Chemodenervation of the Anterior Scalene Muscle with Botulinum Toxin for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndromep...
The U.S. Surgeon General has declared Thanksgiving National Family Health History Day. Let’s make sure that you and your family members maintain good health. Be aware of your family history, and if you don’t know then ask. Many people are at risk...
At the end of life, we want to make sure that we are comfortable. People across the globe fear dying in pain. It’s a real fear because the World Health Organization estimates that 1/10 people alive today risks dying a painful death. This is true...
The skeleton provides the main structural support of the body. The entire skeleton is remodeled and replaced with new bone every 7 years before the age of 40. Once we reach beyond 45 years of age, it’s highly likely that we will experience some...
Low back pain or pain in general can be one of the first symptoms of cancer. Brittany Daniel, TV and film actress known for her role on, The Game experienced just that. Her first symptom of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) was worsening low back pain....
Low back pain or pain in general can be one of the first symptoms of cancer. Brittany Daniel, TV and film actress known for her role on, The Game experienced just that. Her first symptom of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) was worsening low back pain....
In my career as a pain specialist, I am consistently impressed by the strength and courage of my patients in their battle with pain. Over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, a number greater than those who are affected by cancer, heart...
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Dr. Paul Christo is one of the world's leading pain specialists and author of Aches and Gains, A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Your Pain. He’s an Associate Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of...
My life's mission is to help you live a fuller life.America's first radio show dedicated to overcoming chronic pain.A comprehensive guide to overcoming your pain.Upcoming ShowsThe Aches and Gains Radio Show: Airing Saturday @ 5:00 & 5:30PM EST...
As we all know, opioids are commonly prescribed for pain. The news has portrayed some scary stories, highlighting celebrity opioid overdoses and stories of addiction. Although opioids have definite risks, they can be quite effective for certain...
It has been 7 weeks since Prince passed away from an unintentional opioid overdose. Prince suffered from chronic pain after a hip surgery in 2010. While his death was tragic, he brought about the discussion of opioid use and chronic pain back to...
Pain pumps deliver controlled doses of pain medicine directly to the spinal cord. Pain pumps have been another way to reduce pain since the 1980s. It was originally created as an alternative treatment for unrelieved pain from cancer, and eventually...
Those who suffer from pain know that it can be very difficult to cope both physically and emotionally. On my radio show, we have discussed many traditional and alternative options for easing physical pain. Often, chronic pain not only hurts...
There will come a day when you feel like you have tried everything for the pain, and it just doesn’t go away. Some of you may already be at this point, but I have some good news for you. On my radio show, Aches and Gains, I discuss many unique...
I created my radio show, Aches and Gains, to provide a voice for the more than 100 million people in need of relief from living in pain. Celebrities, public figures, health practitioners and pain experts share their stories of struggle and success...
One-third of the U.S. adult population suffers from chronic pain. Since establishing September as Pain Awareness Month in 2001, the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) has continued to keep pain and pain management issues in the public eye...
Severe pain due to damage of the peripheral nerves is one of the most frequent neurological complications of an HIV infection. Most people in the U.S. are aware that HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS, but many might not know that the...
When we get a paper cut in the skin, or experience a sunburn, we’re injuring the peripheral nerves of the body. Medical conditions like diabetes, HIV, and cancer, or traumatic injury can damage these peripheral nerves and lead to bad burning pain,...
Is the art of healing bound by physical limitations? Can healing take place over long distances – by telephone for example. Does some universal force or energy source provide human beings with avenues to connect with each other for the purpose of...
Bone Pain is felt more deeply in the body than even severe muscular pain, and it’s often hard to pinpoint. It comes from common conditions like osteoarthritis and fractures, some viruses and more serious conditions like bone cancer. Founding...
Bone Pain is felt more deeply in the body than even severe muscular pain, and it’s often hard to pinpoint. We actually know very little about what drives skeletal pain and how best to relieve it. In Part II, founding member and President of...
You may be shocked to find out that up to 20% of women have had sexual pain during their lives, not every womans experience is like what we see in videos. That’s higher than the percentage of adults with asthma, cancer, or heart disease. Our first...
Listening to music helps control pain in medical settings like the ICU, and in chronic conditions like low back pain, fibromyalgia, and cancer. Our first guest, Tim Janis, is a renowned composer, producer, and performer. We’ll talk to Tim about the...
Listening to music helps control pain in medical settings like the ICU and in chronic conditions like low back pain, fibromyalgia, and cancer. Our first guest, Tim Janis is a renowned composer, producer, and performer. In Part II, we’ll talk to Tim...
Is the art of healing bound by physical limitations? Can healing take place over long distances – by telephone for example. Does some universal force or energy source provide human beings with avenues to connect with each other for the purpose of...
When we get a paper cut in the skin, or experience a sunburn, we’re injuring the peripheral nerves of the body. Medical conditions like diabetes, HIV, cancer, or traumatic injury can damage these peripheral nerves and lead to bad burning pain,...
Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) is a little known Japanese healing art that can relieve pain, restore emotional equilibrium, and harmonize the vital energy of the whole person. Cathy Calvert will share an extraordinary story of a debilitating horse accident...
Hypnosis is a mind-body healing approach that’s been used successfully to manage acute and chronic pain, including cancer pain. Ross Chambers talks to us about how well hypnosis relieved aggravating chest wall and shoulder pain following a...
Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) is a little known Japanese healing art that can relieve pain, restore emotional equilibrium, and harmonize the vital energy of the whole person. Cathy Calvert will share an extraordinary story of a debilitating horse accident...
The headlines say that obesity is a death sentence. It can lead to hypertension, diabetes, and even cancer. Jeanette DePatie (A.K.A. “The Fat Chick”) is a plus sized, certified fitness instructor. She helps those who haven’t worked out in years to...
The risk of having chronic chest pain after breast surgery (mastectomy and lumpectomy) for cancer is high at 20-30%. When a woman is confronted with breast cancer, many questions arise – not the least of which is post-mastectomy breast...
Electrical stimulation can reduce pain in the form of spinal cord stimulator devices and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) therapy. Today, we’ll learn about Calmare, a new device for relieving chronic pain from Cynthia Chauhan,...
In part two of our show, Mike Hill (director, writer, and producer) shares some powerful, behind the scenes moments that he experienced while filming the compelling documentary, “Life Before Death”. Dr. Kathleen Foley then gives us the hope we...
“Life Before Death” is a moving, award winning documentary film that features the worldwide battle by physicians and nurses to stop the epidemic of pain that threatens to condemn one in every ten of us to die a painful death. Through the eyes of...
If all efforts to relieve your pain fail or if the pain of cancer plagues you, an implantable pain pump may be the answer. This device delivers tiny, controlled doses of pain medicine directly to the spinal cord. We are joined by Ami McCarty, who...
Being a Caregiver is certainly is a life-changing experience and it can be a life-affirming experience. Uncontrolled pain at the end of life can push all other priorities aside. We’re fortunate to have as our guest, Lisa Niemi Swayze. She and her...
Being a Caregiver is certainly is a life-changing experience and it can be a life-affirming experience. Uncontrolled pain at the end of life can push all other priorities aside. We’re fortunate to have as our guest, Lisa Niemi Swayze. She and her...
