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	Newsletter  April  2009     "As Your health knowledge increases, your level of medical care increases dramatically ..... you'll recognize better treatment when you get it."    Dr. Graham www.healthcare-toolbox.com    Apr. 2009   Issue 108 You're receiving this newsletter because you signed up to learn new strategies and tactics you can use to obtain top health care anywhere, anytime, from any physician or healthcare provider. ************************************************** Hi {!firstname}, Now that my filing of tax returns is over, and yours too, it gives all of us a breather from the annual tax stress. I don't know about you, but I have great concerns about where this country is going in the future.  One thing for sure....it will never be the same as before. My agenda today: 1. Comments about "Fat loss by phone" 2. Article about "Prostate Cancer" 3. What's coming. 4. Medical tips and bits. 5. Medical Information Resources. 6. Feedback comments appreciated. 1. Comments:      I stumbled on a medical article titled "Fat Loss By Phone". A Finnish research study reported that a group of overweight subjects used a weight-loss program delivered by cell phone text messaging in which the average weight loss was 10 lbs.  The control group lost about 2.4 lbs.  This was weight loss over a year. Jenny Craig will pull her own hair out if this catches hold in the USA.  My belief is that it is very difficult to lose weight without having the live support person(s) face to face with you from time to time.  My concern is that phone use for dieting is about as useful as tits on a boar hog.  Sorry, I was raised on a farm.  If people did lose weight as it seems they did, then I want to know what they weighed a year later---probably more than when they started. 2. Article: "Prostate Cancer Prevention And Risks" Richard, a subscriber to this newsletter, was kind enough to mention his concern about prostate cancer prevention.  If you were born a male, you have a prostate gland buried in your pelvis.  Every male, some at more risk than others, if they live long enough, face the risk of prostate cancer. The National Cancer Institute predicted about 186,000 American men would be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008, and an estimated 29,000 men would die of the cancer.  Final results for 2008 are not yet compiled. Unfortunately, there are no preventative measures anyone has discovered as yet.  The greatest effective prevention in my mind is routine screening and exams which can often pick up the physical signs of enlargement of the prostate, blood tests for the PSA antigen which increases as trouble starts, and symptoms of difficulty with  urinating. The National Cancer Institute studies, among others, have shown no prevention benefit from using any of the alternative, herbal, or homeopathic medications.  Don't let anyone tell you different! The problem arises, when all the screening tests are normal, men can still have prostate cancer present. After all the testing and screening procedures for prostate cancer are done, in spite of early detection of cancer and treatment, the percent of men who die from this cancer remains the same. The positive side of these statistics indicates that screening tests and procedures pick up many more prostate cancers, and find them considerably earlier than not screening. In addition, most of the prostate cancers create symptoms that alert men of a pending problem early on. Risk Factors for occurrence of prostate cancer: Over 65 years old. Other men in family had prostate cancer. Higher risk in Black population. High grade cellular changes on biopsy. Detectable genetic changes in chromosomes. The cancer of the prostate is rare under the age of 45, but it's wise to seek immediate medical attention when typical symptoms occur even if you're 45. Ways to detect prostate cancer even before symptoms occur: Digital rectal exam--if the prostate is lumpy or hard, then further investigation is needed. Blood test for Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)--normal level is 1 to 4.  At levels 5 to 10 more testing is required. Transrectal ultrasound--the ultrasound probe inserted rectally can be placed directly against the prostate for a very close view of the inside of the gland. When any one or combination of these tests are abnormal, a needle biopsy can be done to see what the actual live prostate cells look like.  Biopsies are not terribly painful as many would lead you to believe.  It's the one test that will confirm the presence of prostate cancer. Once cancer cells are found, the cells are rated according to how abnormal they are, and that in turn will guide the treatments that are selected by your physician. Treatment options for prostate cancer include:  surgery (prostatectomy)  radiation  hormone therapy  chemotherapy  sometimes watchful waiting.  There is scientific evidence that prostate cancer may be present but never progresses to a malignant state.  In low grade cancers some experts recommend watchful waiting to avoid the complications and side effects of surgery or irradiation.  Men who neglect their annual exams and recommended screening procedures for prostate cancer need to be very worried.  Every one of us has seen or know of someone who has had prostate cancer and treatment---it ain't rare.  I have watched two of my physician associates and an attorney friend die of prostate cancer before the age of 55. The real shame of it is when the neglectful man winds up with advanced prostate cancer when treatment is almost useless.  His family often suffers mentally more than himself because they know that it might have been totally curable if he had had any respect for good health and screening---and his family. 3. Coming Up: Medical articles about: * How to handle your consultation. * How to judge the quality of your physician. * A patient's obligations. * A doctor's obligations. * Why medications don't work. * How to decide about having surgery done. * Resolving Infertility.   Notice: My two new cutting-edge ebooks are now available: 1. Hushed-Up Weight Loss Secrets--after struggling with obesity all my life it seems critical to let patients know the real truth about weight loss, diet books, weight loss programs, and much more---direct from the horses mouth. Click Here NOW.   or www.hushed-upweightlosssecrets.com 2. Healthcare Secrets Revealed--Finally!---Dealing with healthcare system problems and resolutions, how and why physicians do what they do, strategies for getting your doctor to do what you want, how to communicate with your doctor in an effective way, and much more. Click Here NOW.   or www.healthcaresecretsrevealed-finally.com 4. Medical Tips and Interesting Bits: TELEHEALTH--Ever hear of that?  Well, the Veterans Administration, now fully armed with electronic medical records (EMR) (Only 35% of doctor's offices outside the VA are EMR functional) discovered in their studies that providing telephone conferencing education for patients reduced the number of days in the hospital when hospitalized by 25%. It is another validation of the concept that patient education improves the quality of healthcare and reduces the costs. Stay Active--Center For Disease Control advises.... *150 minutes moderate intensity aerobic activity each week. *75 minutes of vigorous intensity muscle-strengthening    activity twice a week. It means you need to do exercise that increases your breathing rate and makes your heart beat faster. 5. Healthcare and Medical Resources Online: MedInfo Healthfinder Med Help International Health Education Library All Health AllAboutBlackHealth Be MedWise eMedTV Enhancement,Inc. Health-Medical Info. HealthScout NetHealth Online PreOp.com Seek Wellness Think Like a Doctor Wired For Health WebMD 6. Feedback: OK everyone, let's hear it! May your abundance increase, Curt Graham, M.D. Physician, author, speaker, copywriter,marketer. 2404 Mason Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 http://www.healthcare-toolbox.com http://www.hushed-upweightlosssecrets.com  http://www.healthcaresecretsrevealed-finally.com  http://www.marketingamedicalpractice.com http://www.online-homebasedbusiness.com Email = drcurt71(at)gmail.com   Curt Graham, M.D., L & C Internet Enterprises, Inc. 2404 Mason Ave.  Las Vegas, NV 89102 E-mail = drcurt71(at)gmail.com       © 2008 Copyright Curtis Graham, M.D., L & C Internet Enterprises, Inc.   All Rights Reserved. Policies-Disclaimers  / Links Page
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