Dan Fogelberg, August 13, 1951 – December 16, 2007, died of advanced prostate cancer on Sunday in Maine, with his wife Jean at his side. He was only 56.
This was a beautiful tribute, and 'Leader of the Band' is especially appropriate. It's my favourite of his songs, although being a Kentuckian, 'Run for the Roses' is a close second.
Thanks YKWIA for letting me know.
Born, like other comic book characters, out of an otherwise trivial but life-changing animal bite, the Rabid Librarian seeks out strange, useless facts, raves about real and perceived injustices, and seeks to meet her greatest challenge of all--her own life.
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Showing posts with label Prostate Cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prostate Cancer. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Interesting--and bad for my mother, who works overnight
Overnight shift to be classified as 'probable' cancer cause
My mom is a nurse who works sixteen-hour night shifts. According to several studies, higher incidences of breast and prostate cancer are found in night workers. This may be due to the disruption of the circadian rhythm, as well as the production of melatonin, a chemical produced overnight while we sleep that helps keep cancer at bay. Light impedes melatonin synthesis; on the other hand, while melatonin is available as a supplement, it's not recommended to take it for long periods because doing so may interfere with the body's natural production of it. Those who do swing shift may be at even higher risk, since the body doesn't really get to adjust to a schedule one way or the other. Insomniacs and others who do not work but may not get enough sleep may also be at risk.
Speaking of not enough sleep, I'm operating on five hours from last night and I'll have four tonight. Argh.
My mom is a nurse who works sixteen-hour night shifts. According to several studies, higher incidences of breast and prostate cancer are found in night workers. This may be due to the disruption of the circadian rhythm, as well as the production of melatonin, a chemical produced overnight while we sleep that helps keep cancer at bay. Light impedes melatonin synthesis; on the other hand, while melatonin is available as a supplement, it's not recommended to take it for long periods because doing so may interfere with the body's natural production of it. Those who do swing shift may be at even higher risk, since the body doesn't really get to adjust to a schedule one way or the other. Insomniacs and others who do not work but may not get enough sleep may also be at risk.
Speaking of not enough sleep, I'm operating on five hours from last night and I'll have four tonight. Argh.
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