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Beware! These 3 Bad Habits Are Closely Linked to Cancer — Many People Do Them Every Day
There is no “safe amount of alcohol”
Forget the myth that moderate drinking benefits health. Alcohol itself is a Group 1 carcinogen.
Acetaldehyde from alcohol metabolism directly damages DNA and induces gene mutations. People who flush when drinking (genetic deficiency) face even higher risk.
Long‑term drinking increases risks of oral, esophageal, liver, and breast cancers. Barbecue plus drinking combines two hazards for greater harm.
Don’t drink if you can avoid it; drink l
Elva Chen
May 83 min read


From the US to China: An Advanced Lung Cancer Patient's Journey with Immunotherapy
During the treatment, Dr. Chen Yan, Director of the Neurology Department at Jiahui, also addressed several Parkinson’s disease-related issues for Daniel: adjusting his medications, preventing fall risks and formulating a rehabilitation plan. These problems,which had never been properly managed during his treatment in the US, received meticulous attention at Jiahui.
Elva Chen
Mar 125 min read


3 Types of Cancer Radiation Therapy: Which Cures? Which Relieves Pain? Understand to Avoid Wasting Money
Early-stage, radiation-sensitive tumors: Curative radiation (goal: cure).
· Need to shrink tumors preoperatively or eliminate residuals postoperatively: Adjuvant radiation (goal: prevent recurrence).
· Advanced cancer with severe pain, bleeding, or compression: Palliative radiation (goal: reduce suffering).
Radiation therapy is personalized. Consult doctors/medical physicists for tailored plans to avoid detours.
Elva Chen
Dec 4, 20252 min read
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