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Sunday Dec 15, 2013
Sunday Dec 15, 2013
Melanie Young, Women’s Health Advocate and Author of “Getting Things Off My Chest: A Survivor’s Guide to Staying Fearless and Fabulous in the Face of Breast Cancer” joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Melanie Young discuss the following:Why did you decide to write your book and how is it different from other breast cancer books?At the beginning of your book you list Five Commandments for taking charge of your health. What are they?What lifestyle changes did you make during and after your own breast cancer experience that you would recommend to other women?In your book you talk about your “Holy Trinity” for staying healthy. Please explain.What were the 3/5key lessons you learned from your own cancer experience that you want to share to help others?You decided to undergo genetic testing. What was your experience and how would you advise others on taking the test?
Duration: 13:20
Author, business woman, world traveler and breast cancer survivor, Melanie Young is an advocate for the empowerment of women both personally and professionally. She started her blog Getting Things Off My Chest after finishing her cancer treatment to inspire women to face life’s challenges with grace, grit and humor.
“Getting Things Off My Chest: A Survivor’s Guide To Staying Fearless and Fabulous in the Face of Breast Cancer” is Melanie’s first book. She addresses both health and lifestyle management issues facing newly diagnosed women and provides helpful tips, questions to ask and insights from both survivors and experts on how to be take charge of your treatment and look and feel your best.
She has appeared on a number of panels discussing careers for women and ‘career reinvention’ and has been interviewed by radio stations and magazines on women’s health and being a breast cancer survivor and boosting your self-esteem during and after treatment.
In November 2013 Melanie was awarded the inaugural HandCrafted Hero Breast Cancer Campaign national recognition for her work to help raise awareness for early detection and patient support. She helped launch “A Second Helping of Life,” an annual fundraiser featuring women chefs, for SHARE. She is past president of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY), a philanthropic organization of accomplished women in food, fine beverage and hospitality which provides scholarships and mentoring for women.
As founder of The Connected Table® Melanie advises wine, food and lifestyle companies and organizations on building their brands. During her culinary career she helped launch and oversee The James Beard Foundation Awards and New York Restaurant Week. She has worked with wine and food regions and brands throughout the world and continues to search out delicious new products.
Melanie is a self-described “Nooga Yorker” - Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she now resides in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband, David Ransom a wine and spirits writer and “the best caregiver ever.” She is an alumna of Sophie Newcomb College (Tulane University) in New Orleans.
Follow her at www.melanieyoung.com and @mightymelanie.
Links: www.melanieyoung.com
Sunday Jul 07, 2013
Sunday Jul 07, 2013
Registered psychologist Florence Strang, and registered nurse Susan Gonzalez, co-authors of "100 Perks of Having Cancer plus 100 Health Tips for Surviving It", joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention Info Channel. Strang & Gonzalez are also creators of the accompanying web program Cancer Plan 4 Life, designed for anyone who has had cancer or is looking to avoid it.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guests Florence Strang and Susan Gonzalez discuss the following:What inspired you to write 100 perks of Having Cancer?The title is very attention getting…..are you afraid some will think you're making light of cancer?What is one message you would like to send to readers?What's next for the two of you? Where can listeners get the book?Duration: 13:16Florence Strang is a Registered Psychologist, Horticultural Therapist, and owner of a small business, Therapeutic Gardening, which combines her love of gardening with her love of counselling. She is the single mother to three children: 17 year old Kaitlyn, 15 year old Donovan and 7 year old Ben. Not only is Florence a single mom, but she is also an autism mom, as her youngest son, Ben, has severe autism. As you can imagine, Florence is no stranger to facing challenges. However in April, 2011, she was confronted with the biggest challenge of her life: stage 3 breast cancer. Not only did she hit the floor running in her battle with cancer, but in the process she inspired thousands of people through her blog, The Perks of Having Cancer (www.perksofcancer.com). Florence’s story of battling cancer with an unwavering faith and an unbeatable positive attitude is told in Woman’s World Magazine and Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive. In August of this year, she will travel to Nashville Tennessee for the official launch of her book: 100 Perks of Having Cancer Plus 100 Health Tips for Surviving It, co-written with Susan Gonzalez. It is her mission to teach others that cancer does not have to be viewed as a death sentence. It is possible to live a healthy and a happy lifestyle following a cancer diagnosis. Susan Gonzalez, RN, BSN has been educating people on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle since graduating with honors from Molloy College in New York in 1986. She is a Registered Nurse in the states of New York and Georgia and received extensive additional training in Cardiac Rehabilitation, nutrition, stress management, and smoking cessation.Since beginning her nursing career, Susan has developed and implemented dozens of health related educational programs; first as director of Dekalb Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Georgia and then as assistant to one of the top preventative cardiologists in the country. In addition, she has personally counseled hundreds of patients on creating and meeting their own healthy lifestyle goals.As a warrior against cancer causing ingredients in personal care products, Susan launched her own all-natural organic skincare line, MOON Organics LLC in 2010. As developer and CEO she continues to expand the line, catering to the needs of those going through treatment for cancer. She was featured as one of The Story Exchange’s “inspirational women” in 2012.Susan’s mission is to take what she’s learned and pass that knowledge to others. She currently does that in her blog “The Savvy Sister: simple changes for healthy living”. Having been a patient as well as a health care provider, gives Susan a unique perspective on health issues and this motivates her to produce accurate blog articles with well-cited research. She advocates natural healing and is a strong believer that we must take full responsibility for our own health and wellness in all areas of life: diet, exercise, spirituality, as well as self worth and social health. Susan hopes to reach more cancer survivors, family members, and others affected by cancer with her co-authored book “100 Perks of Having Cancer plus 100 Health Tips for Surviving It”. Susan, along with co-author and clinical psychologist Florence Strang, give readers a hard look at cancer with a positive slant. Touching on every aspect of health, the authors give hope along with easy health tips for living healthier and happier no matter what your stage of cancer.The web-based program, Cancer Plan 4 Life, picks up where the book leaves off and gives cancer patients a 4 week day-to-day guide to help them achieve optimal health.“100 Perks of Having Cancer plus 100 Health Tips for Surviving It” is due to be released in all major book stores in the USA and Canada in August 2013 with the Cancer Plan 4 Life web program following close behind it.Links: www.100perksofcancer.com
Tuesday Jan 01, 2013
Tuesday Jan 01, 2013
Dr. Steven C. Quay, M.D., Ph.D., is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Atossa Genetics, The Breast Health Company™ and joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention Channel. Dr. Quay has a total of 75 U.S. patents, 98 pending patent applications and is a named inventor on patents covering five pharmaceutical products that have been approved by the FDA.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Steven Quay discuss the following:
What led you to dedicate yourself to your area of research and/or practice?
What new approaches to breast health is Atossa Genetics taking?
What treatments or interventions are available if Atossa testing identifies an elevated risk of breast cancer?
How does the cost for Atossa testing compare with mammograms and is it covered by insurance?
How do patients find a provider for Atossa testing?
What tip would you give to women to maintain their breast health?
Dr. Quay has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Atossa Genetics, Inc. since the Company was incorporated in April 2009. Atossa is focused on preventing breast cancer through the commercialization of patented, FDA-cleared diagnostic medical devices and patented, laboratory developed tests (LDT) that can detect precursors to breast cancer up to eight years before mammography, and through research and development that will permit it to commercialize treatments for pre-cancerous lesions.
Atossa Genetics, headquartered in Seattle, has developed and markets a hand held, FDA-cleared, clinically proven and peer-reviewed “Pap smear for the breast” for early detection of cancerous cells or pre-cancerous conditions non-invasively, in the physician’s office. Atossa’s ForeCYTE Breast Health Test can provide vital early-detection of cancerous or pre-cancerous conditions years before they can be detected by other means and without risks of radiation, especially in women younger than 50.
Prior to his work at Atossa, Dr. Quay served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of MDRNA, Inc. from August 2000 to May 2008, and as its Chief Scientific Officer until November 30, 2008 (MDRNA, Inc. was formerly known as Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. and is currently known as Marina Biotech, Inc.). From December 2008 to April 2009, Dr. Quay was involved in acquiring the Company's assets and preparing the Company's business plan. Dr. Quay is certified in Anatomic Pathology with the American Board of Pathology, completed both an internship and residency in anatomic pathology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, is a former faculty member of the Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, and is a named inventor on 14 U.S. and foreign patents covering the MASCT System.
Dr. Quay oversaw the clinical testing and regulatory filing of the MASCT device with the FDA that led to its ultimate marketing clearance. Including the patents for the MASCT System, Dr. Quay has a total of 75 U.S. patents, 98 pending patent applications and is a named inventor on patents covering five pharmaceutical products that have been approved by the FDA. Dr. Quay received an M.D. in 1977 and a Ph.D. in 1975 from the University of Michigan Medical School. He also received his B.A. degree in biology, chemistry and mathematics from Western Michigan University in 1971. Dr. Quay is a member of the American Society of Investigative Pathology, the Association of Molecular Pathology, the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening and the Association of Pathology Informatics.
Related Web Site: www.atossagenetics.com
Sunday Dec 02, 2012
Sunday Dec 02, 2012
Jude Callirgos is the author of Breast Left Unsaid about her current battle with breast cancer and joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Cancer Information Channels.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Jude Callirgos discuss the following:
Tell us about your book, why did you write it?
What will readers learn?
Who would want to read this book?
Several reviews of Breast Left Unsaid note that the book is very funny; how did you manage that considering the subject matter?
You're still fighting this disease, so what are the key things you do for yourself to support your own health / what advice do you have for our listeners who are fighting cancer or know someone who is?
Jude Callirgos lives in Connecticut with her husband Philip, dog Sophie, and assorted woodland creatures. She is also a wicked step-mom to daughter Julia, enjoying college in Vermont. Despite her ongoing fight with advanced breast cancer, Jude intends to continue writing, blogging and advocating on this and other topics for a long time to come. Breast Left Unsaid is her first full-length book. She invites you to visit her website at www.breastleftunsaid.com, and looks forward to your feedback. Jude also thanks you for buying her book "Breast Left Unsaid" and wants you to know that a percentage of the proceeds will go toward medical research focused on a cure for breast cancer and other diseases affecting her family.
Related Web Site: www.breastleftunsaid.com
Saturday Oct 27, 2012
Saturday Oct 27, 2012
Dr. John Hall and Sylvie Beljanski speak about the background and history associated with Mirko Beljanski, the development of the Beljanski Foundation and the research being done at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the study’s findings associated with ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers. Additionally, they also discuss Morton Walker’s recent book published about Dr. Beljanski’s research called Cancer’s Cause and Cancer’s Cure.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guests Dr. John Hall and Sylvie Beljanski discuss the following:
What is the mission of the Beljanski Foundation?
Who is Mirko Beljanski and what did he discover?
What are the latest findings/studies being conducted by the Beljanski Foundation?
Sylvie, as the daughter of the late Mirko Beljanski, what is your vision for the Foundation?
Where can one find more information about the work of Mirko Beljanski and the Beljanski Foundation?
Sylvie Bejanski, Vice President Beljanski Foundation
Sylvie Beljanski is committed to continuing the Beljanski family legacy as international leaders in environmental medicine research. Through the work of her father, Mirko Beljanski, Ph.D., and the ongoing research currently being conducted, Ms. Beljanski believes that there is more to be found in alternative medicine and its benefits to those who are fighting life threatening diseases. Born in New York City and raised and educated in Paris, Sylvie Beljanski completed her undergraduate studies at The Sorbonne. She then went on to pursue a law degree and was admitted to the French Bar in 1995. After her father’s passing in 1998, Ms. Beljanski immediately became committed to spreading the word and educating the public about Dr. Beljanski’s discoveries. Traveling throughout the world, she’s educated tens of thousands of people about the importance of detoxification as a defense against harmful toxins that can cause serious disease and infection. She presents The Beljanski® Approach to Wellness with practical recommendations to avoid environmental toxins, remove them and repair the cellular process.
In 1999, Ms. Beljanski became the Vice-President of The Beljanski Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization whose mission is to further Dr. Beljanski’s research within a network of high-profile research institutions around the world. Her dedication to spreading the word beyond Europe, where it originated, and the U.S., most recently brought her to speak at the General Practitioner Conference & Exhibition in Australia, where they largely accepted these ideas and practices and were eager to join in on the conversation. Ms. Beljanski keeps track of her travels and speaking engagements on her well-followed blog, www.thebeljanskiblog.com.
Ms. Beljanski and The Beljanski Foundation are continuing Mirko Beljanski’s legacy by funding new studies by Columbia University that are seeing the success of botanical extracts Dr. Beljanski discovered in suppressing tumors, including prostate tumors, without damaging healthy cells. They are confident that similar breakthrough discoveries are soon to be revealed about pancreatic and ovarian cancer cells as well.
In addition, new studies by the University of Kansas Medical Center are pointing to the efficacy of two powerful botanical extracts that have shown successful in destroying cancer cells that have resisted chemotherapy. The extracts are believed to promote ovarian health and be a low-toxicity alternative to highly toxic chemo drugs.
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John Hall, Ph.D.
As the Senior Scientific Advisor of The Beljanski Foundation, John Hall, Ph.D. presents at scientific conferences and at universities all over the United States and in Europe. Dr. Hall is published in major journals including Cell, Proceedings of the National Academy, Journal of Cell Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Genetics.
Dr. Hall completed his graduate work in biochemistry at Princeton University and New York University. As a post-doctoral fellow and then as a professor at Rockefeller University, his research focused on the fundamental mechanisms relating cell motility to cell division and cancer. He has served as an executive and as a consultant in the biotechnology industry.
Born and raised in Princeton, New Jersey, Dr. Hall feels privileged and honored to continue the work started by the late Mirko Beljanski, Ph.D., and is dedicated to spreading his work and broadening his research through the Beljanski Foundation.
Related Web Site: www.beljanski.com