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Expert Profile: Michael Dean

Expertise:  Can answer General information on the causes of cancer and cancer prevention. Information on current cancer research and breakthroughs. The genetics of cancer The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. Cannot answer Specific medical questions

Experience in the area
Cancer Researcher for over 20 years Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com. Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease. Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.

Organizations
American Association for Cancer Research American Association of Human Genetics

Publications
Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.) Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer

Education/Credentials
PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors
Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1600
Knowledge   9.86   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.96   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)		206
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
It was very helpful and has encouraged me to pursue this further with another Oncologist. Thanks so much!
(Marsha on 11/12/08)
Thanks for your time and comments. He was called by the doctor yesterday and they will give us some results on Thursday. It seems they are leaning t
(Julie on 10/28/08)
Thank you so much. This puts my mind at ease.
(Elizabeth on 10/25/08)
Thanks for your expert opinion and the kind thoughts.
(edward on 10/16/08)
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Recent Answers from Michael Dean
2008-11-21  cysticphybrosis:  Janice, I assume you mean Cystic Fibrosis. This is a genetic disease that affects the tissues that secrete fluids such as the lungs, pancreas, sweat ducts. Patients have nutritional problems from a...
2008-11-18  Thinking about getting tested for BRCA:  Dear Laura, Based on what you told me yes I think it is worth talking to a genetic counselor. Was the grandmother your fathers mother? Ideally it would be good to test one of the breast or ovarian cancer...
2008-11-18  Lots of cancer in the family:  Dear Kim, You are doing the right things by being informed and taking proper prevention measures for your health. This does seem like more cancer than you'd expect by chance. You are right that lifestyle...
2008-11-15  Link Between Polyunsaturated Fat Intake & Cancer?:  Dear Andrew, A very good question. The short answer is that scientific studies do not support polyunsaturated fats as an important risk factor for cancer. Might they contribute long term? Perhaps but...
2008-11-12  Protein C in blood is high?:  Dear Lolita, Do you mean C-reactive protein? If so this is a marker for infection or inflammation. If it is high it can mean that you have an infection. How many weeks pregnant are you? Are you eating...
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