How to Read Health News

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Rocquie
Rocquie Member Posts: 869 Member
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1

I have mentioned, here on this forum, more than one time, one of my favorite websites for current information on lymphoma. Lymphomation.org.

At the discussion boards, they recently linked an article from Blood, a weekly medical journal published by the American Hematological Society.

The article is titled How to Read Health News. 

I hope you find it interesting and informative.

Blessings,

Rocquie

 

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  • Sten
    Sten Member Posts: 162 Member
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    Thank you!

    Thank you Rocquie for this good and very useful information!

    Best regards,

    Sten

  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 Member Posts: 3,812 Member
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    Me too

    I too enjoyed the Lymphomation link; it was like meandering through a neat old bookstore, but with current information.

    Several passages address questions that frequently occur here at this Board. Those questions are answered at the Guidelines at Diagnosis or Relapse section. 

    There are sections repudiating junk science, miracle internet cures, and so much more.  Two I must quote:

    In response to the FAQ Can diet, herbs, or vitamins be used to treat lymphoma ?    It answers:

    "Unfortunately, there is no clinical evidence at this time to support the use of specific diets, herbs, or vitamins as a treatment for lymphoma -- or plausible science supporting the theory."

    In response to the FAQ Can a blood test show evidence of lymphoma ?  It answers:

    "Rarely.  In almost all cases, a biopsy is needed.  In most cases, a full excisional biopsy is preferred...."

    The site seems to be a treasure trove of timely and critical information. The list of scientific advisors is impressive.

    Thank you, Rocquie

     

  • Unknown
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    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 said:

    Me too

    I too enjoyed the Lymphomation link; it was like meandering through a neat old bookstore, but with current information.

    Several passages address questions that frequently occur here at this Board. Those questions are answered at the Guidelines at Diagnosis or Relapse section. 

    There are sections repudiating junk science, miracle internet cures, and so much more.  Two I must quote:

    In response to the FAQ Can diet, herbs, or vitamins be used to treat lymphoma ?    It answers:

    "Unfortunately, there is no clinical evidence at this time to support the use of specific diets, herbs, or vitamins as a treatment for lymphoma -- or plausible science supporting the theory."

    In response to the FAQ Can a blood test show evidence of lymphoma ?  It answers:

    "Rarely.  In almost all cases, a biopsy is needed.  In most cases, a full excisional biopsy is preferred...."

    The site seems to be a treasure trove of timely and critical information. The list of scientific advisors is impressive.

    Thank you, Rocquie

     

    Yes, thanks Rocqui

    Very good source.

  • lindary
    lindary Member Posts: 711 Member
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    Link

    I just skimmed thorugh parts of it and found it amazing. There are so many links. I haven't hcecked out the other one yet. 

    Thanks for sharing it. 

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