Bits and Pieces, June 24 2006

Hi Everybody,
a couple of new features this week; a recipe of the week (please submit recipes off list) and a weekly health tip. Enjoy.
Chris
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Despite increased hospice use, terminally ill patients continue to 
receive aggressive treatment at end of life:
<http://tinyurl.com/na9bc>
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Velcade shows more promise:
<http://tinyurl.com/l82jf>
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Multi-million dollar machines promise bright future for medical research
<http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-06/ra-mdm061406.php>
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK - Honey Mustard Chicken. It's an excellent source of 
protein and contains tyrosine,
an amino acid the brain needs for mental alertness.  Thanks DFCI:):
<http://www.dana-farber.org/pat/support/nutrition/recipe/default.html>
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Meet ThaDD !!! - pegylated liposomal doxorubicin improves the outcome 
when added to thal/dex:
<http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/852571020057CCF685257193004210F5>
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HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK:
for those of you getting IV bisphosphonates like Aredia or Zometa, oral 
hygiene is essential. Maintain the highest standard of dental hygiene 
at all times,  and ensure your teeth are in good condition before you 
start any treatment. Always brush at least twice daily with a good 
quality toothbrush. Softer is better to avoid any gum damage - Braun 
Oral B rechargable toothbrushes are recommended by dentists. Use floss, 
or dental tape daily, or a WaterPik (careful not to damage the gums). 
After brushing use a good quality mouthwash to keep the mouth clean and 
sterile.
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A wonderful short essay on cancer and statistics - please read it! :
<http://www.cancerguide.org/median_not_msg.html>
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No clinical difference between Epogen and Aranesp:
<http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/NCI_Cancer_Bulletin_062006/page5#d>
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Following the recent news showing that adding Thalidomide to 
Melphalan/Predinsone increased the efficacy of MP, it has now been 
reported that MPV or Melph/Pred/Velcade does the same:
<http://tinyurl.com/ju5vs>
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Quadramet data released to 11th congress of European Haematology:
<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=45456&nfid=rssfeeds>
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Interesting article about osteoclast and osteoblast activity
<http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/521381/?sc=dwhn>
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Another grape excuse to hit the bottle:):
<http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/06/19/grapes-melatonin.html?ref=rss>
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That’s all for this week folks, don’t forget:
Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the 
statue :)


Have a good week,
Chris

Chris Hollyer
Auckland New Zealand
chris at mmsupport.net
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