by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 11, 2015 | Cancer, Case Stories, Therapies
Death and dying is a touchy subject I address with my patients and their families every day. I’ve also spoken with many patients about their “Time to Heal” and written several articles on that subject. Now, it is time to talk about Time to Die. Every Wednesday...
by Simon Yu, MD | Sep 29, 2014 | Cancer, History of Medicine
The 42nd Annual Cancer Control Society’s Cancer Convention (CCSCC) was held in Los Angeles August 30 – September 1, 2014. This convention reminded me of watching the popular movie, “Back to the Future” from the 1980’s with Michael J. Fox. A time-travelling car changed...
by Simon Yu, MD | Oct 15, 2013 | Cancer, History of Medicine, Therapies
The Ketogenic Diet has been used, with great success, since the 1920’s by John Hopkins Hospital and the Mayo Clinic for the management of brittle diabetes and seizures. However, it has not been a widely accepted standard medical therapy after the introduction of...
by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 15, 2008 | Acupuncture Meridian Assessment, Case Stories, Self-Help
After unsuccessful chemotherapy and radiation therapy, advanced cancer patients often come to see me for a cure as a last resort. At the end of the session we often end up talking about time. The patient usually asks me “How much time do I have? Is there any hope for...
