Cancer Prevention

Dr. Mackoul Speaks on Seeing a GYN Specialist and the Future of His Practice

 
 
Dr. Paul MacKoul, the Co-founder of The Center for Innovative G-Y-N Care, a minimally invasive G-Y-N Surgical Practice for treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Paul MacKoul discuss the following:
What are the benefits of performing a GYN surgery in an ASC versus a Hospital setting?
Why should a woman see a GYN Specialist versus having a procedure done with her OBGYN?
What are the biggest challenges clinicians face when performing a myomectomy?
How does the CIGC laparoscopic approach to myomectomy help minimize complications and achieve positive outcomes for patients?
How has the pandemic impacted your practice and what are you anticipating you will see in 2022?
Paul J. MacKoul, MD, is board certified in gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. He is a specialist in the minimally invasive treatment of complex GYN conditions such as fibroids, ovarian masses and endometriosis, as well as early-stage GYN cancer.
Along with Natalya Danilyants, MD, he founded The Center for Innovative GYN Care®. Dr. MacKoul and Dr. Danilyants developed and perfected the DualPortGYN® and LAAM® surgical techniques performed at CIGC®. He has presented at major national meetings and been published in respected medical journals. He is frequently sought as a medical expert on techniques for minimally invasive removal of noncancerous, precancerous and cancerous tumors.
Dr. MacKoul has served as director of gynecologic laparoscopy at Holy Cross Hospital and as director of GYN oncology at George Washington University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center, as well as on the faculty of George Washington University Hospital. Dr. MacKoul graduated from medical school at Tufts University and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Maryland. His fellowship in gynecologic oncology was at the University of North Carolina. He was named a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Designated Surgeon in 2012.
Dr. MacKoul is CEO of Tower Surgical Partners, an ASC management company that oversees three surgery centers and four practice offices in Maryland, Virginia, New York and New Jersey.
 
 
Website: www.innovativegyn.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/Innovativegyncare  Instagram: instagram.com/innovativegyn LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-center-for-innovative-gyn-care Twitter: twitter.com/innovativegyn  YouTube: youtube.com/c/TheCenterforInnovativeGYNCare/videos

The first ever “Petraceutical for Your Dog” – a neutraceutical for your pet

 
 
Robert Schlein, the Founder of Buddy Custard, the first frozen treat for dogs that acts as a neutraceutical for pets joins eHealth Radio and the Animal Health Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Robert Schlein discuss the following:
What is Buddy Custard and for what kind of pet?
I understand you founded Buddy Custard based on a similar protocol you followed that has left you cancer free. What was that protocol and how did it inspire you create Buddy Custard?
How do you use Buddy Custard for your pets – is it an additive or a stand alone frozen treat?
Can Buddy Custard in any way harm my dog?
Do you have plans to expand the line for other pets including cats?
TIP: You can control the health and wellness of your dog –even if they may have cancer – if you have the right formula – Buddy Custard saves lives of Dogs.
 
 
Robert Schlien is the Founder and CEO of Buddy Custard Inc. Robert is a cancer survivor of 13 years and had the good fortune of being introduced to the Budwig Protocol seven years ago. At that time, he had already decided to forego the conventional treatment of chemotherapy prescribed to him. Instead he employed this simple, sensible technology. It is his own personal experience that inspired he and co-founder Katherine Schlein to use that protocol to develop Buddy Custard, a frozen treat additive to foods for dogs.
Robert's professional background includes extensive experience developing businesses worldwide from conception to public entity. He previously founded a diet and wellness program (Lifestyle Slim Inc.), and has been instrumental in the acquisition and growth of many private and public ventures.
 
 
Website: www.buddycustard.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/buddycustardco  Instagram: instagram.com/buddycustard  Twitter: twitter.com/buddycustard

Shifting the Melanoma Detection Landscape

 
 
Dr. John Dobak, the President & CEO of DermTech, the leading genomics company in dermatology that is creating a new category of medicine, precision dermatology, enabled their non-invasive skin genomics platform joins eHealth Radio and the Dermatology and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. John Dobak discuss the following:
Precision medicine is a leading innovation. Can you tell us about Precision Dermatology and what that means?
What is the value of genomics in dermatology?
How does this non-invasive test have the potential to shift the melanoma detection landscape?
How does the DermTech PLA work?
Are you adapting to the shift towards tele-medicine within the current environment? 6. What is next for DermTech? Are there other applications of this technology?

Dr. John Dobak, MD, has served as Founder and CEO of several venture-backed life science companies in San Diego. Dr. Dobak is the President of the JAKK Group, a life sciences technology accelerator, which has created several companies, including Lithera, INNERCOOL Therapies, and CryoGen/CryoCor. These companies have developed and marketed therapeutics, ranging from endovascular hypothermia to treat cardiac arrest to catheter-based treatments for cardiac arrhythmias. They have been financed by top tier investment firms and have achieved exits through acquisition and an IPO. Dr. Dobak and these companies are the recipients of several awards for entrepreneurship and innovation, including UCSD Connect’s Most Innovative New Product and MIT’s TR 100. Dr. Dobak received a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a medical doctorate from UCSD.
Website: dermtech.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/DermTech  Instagram: instagram.com/dermtech  Facebook: facebook.com/dermtech  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/dermtech

Superfood made simple with Bilal Qizilbash of EasyKale

 
 
When Bilal Qizilbash (B.S. in biology, M.S. in medical sciences) discovered that juiced leafy kale would selectively kill melanoma cancer cells in vitro while leaving non-cancerous cells alone, he’d had a breakthrough and a realization that there was an opportunity to help humanity by developing a product that makes it easy and unintimidating for people to add kale to their diets.
As the CEO of EasyKale Labs, he's continuing his research into the cancer-fighting properties of kale, while offering a next-generation product for making kale consumption easier: Bilal's EasyKale® and joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Cancer Prevention Channel to discuss.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Bilal Qizilbash discuss the following:
Why is a product like EasyKale necessary?
What makes you so passionate about helping people through your work with EasyKale?
How can EasyKale help those in need, especially in “food deserts?”
What can we expect from EasyKale Labs in 2020?

As the CEO of EasyKale Labs, Qizilbash is continuing his research into the cancer-fighting properties of kale, while offering a next-generation product for making kale consumption easier: Bilal's EasyKale®.
Qizilbash has presented lectures on leadership, innovation, and his team's cancer breakthrough at numerous conferences, most notably at the Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University attended by over 3,000 people.
Along with his scientific research and CEO duties, Bilal Qizilbash is a social entrepreneur with a passion for feeding the hungry in his adopted home town of Jackson, Mississippi, through his non-profit organization, the Draw a Smile Foundation.
Bilal pledges 2.5% of net profits from the sale of Bilal's EasyKale to the Draw-a-Smile Foundation and another 2.5% of net profits to the Mississippi Coding Academies, a passion project for Bilal's co-founder, Rich Sun, helping at-risk kids build technology careers.
Website: http://easykale.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easykaleshaker  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BilalQizilbash

Transforming Lives with RNAi Technology

 
 
Dr. Michael Molyneaux, Chief Medical Officer of Sirnaomics, a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics against cancer and fibrotic diseases joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Molyneaux discuss the following:
Can you tell us about your background?
What is Sirnaomics? Can you provide us with a background of the company and its current disease indication focus?
What are some available treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer?
How are RNA-based therapeutics different than DNA-based medicine?
What are some drawbacks to RNAi-based therapy?
What is Sirnaomics doing to address these challenges?
What should people keep in mind when thinking about cancer treatment?

Dr. Michael Molyneaux, M.D., MBA & Chief Medical Officer of Sirnaomics brings a unique background with 20 years of experience in clinical medicine and direct patient care combined with 15 years of experience in clinical trial development. Mike is a board certified Medical Doctor and has completed his MBA. He was previously the CMO of Macrocure, a late stage clinical company that completed successful IPO in fall of 2014. Mike’s role is to help define therapeutic programs that will match the key properties of our lead product candidates. He is responsible for Global Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs. Mike is also a member of the Sirnaomics Board of Directors.
 
Website: https://sirnaomics.com
Social Media Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sirnaomics-inc  Facebook: facebook.com/sirnaomics

Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer

 
 
Rick Fair, President & CEO of Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company working to develop innovative treatments for cancer that are more effective and safer than standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment joins eHealth Radio & the Cancer Information and Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Rick Fair discuss the following:
How does CAR-T cancer therapy compare to standard cancer treatments?
What are some of the drawbacks to CAR-T Therapy?
What is Bellicum doing to address these challenges?
What should people keep in mind when thinking about cancer treatment?

Rick Fair is the President and CEO of Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company working to develop innovative treatments for cancer that are more effective and safer than standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Prior to joining Bellicum, Mr. Fair served as the Senior Vice President, Head of Oncology Global Product Strategy at Genentech/Roche, where he led oncology product strategy and global commercialization. He also oversaw the global launch of five new cancer treatments, including TECENTRIQ®, the first immunotherapy approval for patients with advanced bladder cancer and contributed to a substantial expansion of investment into cancer immunotherapy and precision medicine.
Prior to Genentech, Mr. Fair spent nine years at Johnson & Johnson, where he held leadership roles in marketing, managed care and reimbursement strategy, and managed care customer management. Mr. Fair received his B.S. from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
 
 
Website: bellicum.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Bellicum-Pharmaceuticals-IncTwitter: @BellicumPharma

How to maintain your hormones to feel and look your best

 
 
Hugh Woodward, an expert on DHEA & the President of Health2Go that researches and develops leading edge anti-aging and wellness products and provides them to people conveniently and cost effectively joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Supplement Channels to discuss how to maintain your hormones to feel and look your best.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Hugh Woodward discuss the following:
What is DHEA?
Why is it so important to maintain healthy DHEA levels?
I understand DHEA has many beneficial effects, share with us some of those.
Why use DHEA as an absorbable cream supplement rather than a pill?
What is Twist 25 DHEA cream?

Hugh Woodward has a management degree and a Masters of Science in Health Administration. Hugh is a subject matter expert on DHEA having studied it for the past 14 years of his life studying the medical research about it, and starting a company to research, develop a safe effective DHEA supplement cream possible and distributing it.
In 2007 Mr. Woodward started Health2Go, Inc. to research and develop leading edge science based anti-aging and wellness products and bring them to customers conveniently and cost effectively. His father John Woodward a highly respected Medical Doctor invented Twist 25 DHEA cream.
 
 
Websites: twist25.com  | store.twist25.com  | blog.twist25.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/Twist25DHEACream Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=LUhqm6Ayt0U

Changes to Daily Lives are Key to Cancer Prevention

 
 
Cancer continues to be the second-leading cause of death in the US. More than 15.5 million Americans — nearly one in 20. The American Cancer Society projected in January, as it released its annual "cancer facts and figures" report, that the disease is now on pace to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. by 2020.
Registered dietitian and author Dina Khader, Founder of the Dina Khader Nutrition, founded in 2009 joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Prevention and Health News to discuss how small changes can lead us away from cancer.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dina Khader discuss the following:
Share with us the importance of eating local, organically, as often as possible.
Why does exercise matter?
How important is green tea? How much should we be drinking?
Why is grilling bad for you?
Why do you think, Electro-Magnetic Radiation, is detrimental to our DNA?
Can you really sleep away cancer? Why is sleep important?

Dina Khader is a registered dietitian and integrative nutrition consultant with a Master of Science degree in nutrition from New York Medical College. She is also a Master Fellow and featured presenter with the Institute for Human Individuality. With a nationally-acclaimed private nutrition practice with close to 30 years of experience, Dina has studied with some of the leading-edge functional medicine doctors around the world.
 
 
Website: www.dinakhader.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/TheKhaderCenter  Twitter: @khadercenter  Instagram: instagram.com/dinakhadernutrition

One Woman’s Spiritual Journey: A Model for Anyone Seeking Unlimited Love and Strength

 
 
Vivianne Nantel is a 21st century mystic and spiritual guide who overcame an abusive childhood, deep depression, advanced cancer and even a brush with death by harnessing the power of yoga and her own spiritual energy joins eHealth Radio and the Personal Development Channel. Vivianne is the author of: Becoming the Light: Realize Your True Enlightened Nature.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Vivianne Nantel discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
Can you talk about your experience with advanced breast cancer, and how you used your own mind, body, and spirit to fight it?
Please talk about some of the most profound moments you experienced on your journey. How did they stay with you, and influence you?
How can this book help people suffering from chronic problems, such as depression or anxiety?

Vivianne Nantel is the real deal: a 21st century mystic and spiritual guide who overcame an abusive childhood, deep depression, advanced cancer and even a brush with death by harnessing the power of yoga and her own spiritual energy. She has been with Sadhguru, the Dalai Lama, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Yogiraj Gurunath, and became a gifted teacher of her own.
Her new book, Becoming the Light: Realize Your True Enlightened Nature (Greenleaf Book Group Press, August 2018), chronicles her incredible story. Based in California, she’s also a humanitarian, speaker, animal advocate, vocalist and also has appeared on on various television talk shows, including Earth Advocate and Bridging Heaven and Earth.
 
 
Website: viviannenantel.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivianneNantel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viviannenantel Twitter: https://twitter.com/VivianneNantel1
The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Fight Disease

 
 
Dr. Stacy Mitchell Doyle, Founder of FoodTherapyMD, that takes the concept of food as medicine to the next level joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Nutrition Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stacy Mitchell Doyle discuss the following:
Can you tell me a little bit about your business, FoodTherapyMD?
What are the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet?
What diseases have you seen specifically respond to a plant-based diet?
Tell me about your "food prescriptions?"
What are some steps that people can take to increase their intake of phytonutrients?
 
FoodTherapyMD is the brainchild of Dr. Stacy Mitchell Doyle, MD – or Dr. Stacy as she is known to her patients. After completing medical training and residency at UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Stacy obtained her board certification in Internal Medicine and set up private practice in Los Angeles. But after nearly two decades, Dr. Stacy realized that she was participating in a failing medical system, and she began to treat her patients using plant-based nutritional protocols. FoodTherapyMD takes the concept of food as medicine to the next level. Not only do they promote whole, plant-based diets for disease management and longevity, they recognize that phytonutrients, the things that make plant food so amazing, can be tailored to fight specific disease states.
 
 
Website: www.foodtherapymd.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodTherapyMD Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorStacyAnn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FoodTherapyMD