LEMMO ONCOLOGYONCOLOGY • PATIENT CARE • RESEARCH

Regional Deep Heat + Radiation in Recurrent Breast Cancer

Re-radiation plus deep regional hyperthermia looked feasible in a small series of recurrent breast cancers in groups previously radiated (94% complete response, mild toxicity).  We are proud to have this technology in-office.

IV iron cuts transfusions in cancer anemia

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses research on intravenous iron for cancer-related anemia and its potential role in reducing the need for blood transfusions and improving quality of life.

Chewing gum after cancer surgery for bowel recovery

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses research on chewing gum after cancer surgery and its potential role in helping bowel function recover after an operation.

Intravenous Vitamin C in nasopharyngeal cancer

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses intravenous vitamin C in the context of nasopharyngeal cancer and emerging research in this area.

5 days of radiation vs. 5 weeks for rectal cancer

New 5-year data looks at a shorter course of radiation for rectal cancer—5 days rather than 5 weeks—combined with chemotherapy. Dr. Lemmo discusses the findings and what they may mean for patients.

Celebrex and chemotherapy-related muscle aches

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses celebrex and chemotherapy-related muscle aches.

Propranolol, anxiety and cancer research

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses propranolol, anxiety and cancer research.

The thymus, radiation and lung cancer research

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses the thymus, radiation and lung cancer research.

Propranolol around prostate cancer surgery

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses propranolol around prostate cancer surgery.

Propranolol, cancer anxiety and research

Dr. Walter Lemmo discusses propranolol, cancer anxiety and research.