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hutch cancer research president dr gary gilliand says we will have a cure for most, if not all cancers? i find this highly implausible, but i am not a scientist. what do you think?

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: I can only speculate on the answer.  Obviously, we have been researching cancer for a long time.  Yet, we've made only humble progress with many types of cancer.  (By the way, we need to realize that "cancer" is a generic name that describes many very different types.)  I do remain optimistic that, in time we will continue to progress and hopefully find cures; exactly how long, is difficult to say

Question 2

started reading why we get fat by gary taubes. seems unhealthy to eat so much protein. and knowledge about the books content or recommendations of another book about  a healthy diet?

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Avoid processed food: Simple sugars and processed carbs should be avoided or limited. This includes any flour product. The fine grind makes absorption quick, and spikes your blood sugar which increases Insulin and promotes weight gain. Good fats such as olive oil and coconut oil are fine in sensible amounts. Eat a rainbow of organic vegetables and max 3-4 oz protein with each meal 5 hours apart.

Question 3

what does it mean if you have a huge vein in the corner of eye with gary spot underneath it? there is a lot of pressure on that eye.

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Eye pain?: Please seek opthamologic evaluation for these symptoms. Take care.

Question 4

53 year old male has facial and hand twitch tics at the same times when overly excited, its most intense when anticipating intimacy. what are possible causes? i need ideas of what it could be to convince him to see a dr?

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: Would classify within a "movement disorder".  Could represent a compensated essential tremor, a forme-fruste of Tourette's, or even paroxysmal chores-athetosis, amongst some thoughts.  Unlikely to be a profound problem, but could be treated and controlled with contemporary medications.

Question 5

hi my 3 year old fell at school and hit his head on the floor. left nostril was bleeding. theres no bumps yet just bruising. nose stop bleeding. teacher said he was fine he is napping now though. should i take him to dr?

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Head trauma: Just need to observe x 1-2 days. Emesis, head pain or swelling or a change in
alert status warrants an MD visit. Otherwise, rest, Tylenol for pain or fever,
and observe at home. Glad the nosebleed stopped quickly, common in kids in general.

Question 6

good day dr.

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Question 7

how is the dr oz diet?

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: It is a good diet which you can do on your own as well. What you would have to eat is low dairy fat, low-fat animal protein, fish, plenty of fiber with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. I typically recommend also low gluten in a diet. Basically, it is just eating healthy, buying fresh food and not processed or packaged food and always low fat with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Question 8

how can i message my dr.?

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: Try an e-mail, text ,leave message on answering machine or write a personal letter.

Question 9

hi dr. need to rise my wight?

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See below: In order to increase your weight you must eat or drink more calories daily than you burn up. But you don't want just more fat on the body so it's important to build muscle also. In order to do this you increase the amount of food you eat daily. Follow a mediterranean type diet and start a strength training muscle building program. For information on diet go to  http://bit.ly/1FMQO4d

Question 10

dr did not answer my question?

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: Go ahead and ask again, many times similar questions were asked before and trying to search first may help you find the answer to your question.

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Hutch cancer research president dr gary gilliand says we will have a cure for most, if not all cancers? i find this highly implausible, but i am not a scientist. what do you think?

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Started reading why we get fat by gary taubes. seems unhealthy to eat so much protein. and knowledge about the books content or recommendations of another book about a healthy diet?

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What does it mean if you have a huge vein in the corner of eye with gary spot underneath it? there is a lot of pressure on that eye.

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53 year old male has facial and hand twitch tics at the same times when overly excited, its most intense when anticipating intimacy. what are possible causes? i need ideas of what it could be to convince him to see a dr?

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Hi my 3 year old fell at school and hit his head on the floor. left nostril was bleeding. theres no bumps yet just bruising. nose stop bleeding. teacher said he was fine he is napping now though. should i take him to dr?

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Good day dr.

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How is the dr oz diet?

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How can i message my dr.?

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Hi dr. need to rise my wight?

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