James Joseph
God’s Own Office, India
Biography
James Joseph is the author of the best seller “God’s Own Office - How One Man Worked for A Global Giant from His Village in Kerala” published by Penguin Books and released by Shri Oommen Chandy then Chief Minister of Kerala on October 8th, 2014. Malayalam translation of the best seller got published by Manorama Books and released by Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder of Infosys in October 2015. He has a Masters in Engineering Business Management from University of Warwick, UK and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram. He pioneering research helped Kerala government to elevate Jackfruit as its official State fruit.
Introduction: Chemotherapy, adjuvant, neoadjuvant or palliative, is an integral part of the management of solid tumors, depending on stage. Bone marrow suppression (toxicity) and the resultant leucocytopenia is a known complication for majority. Haemopoietic growth factors like filgrastim is hence given either along with chemotherapy in high dose schedule or once the leucopenia sets in to prevent chemo toxicity and eventual death. A repeated admission to manage chemo toxicity also adds to the cost and reduces quality of life. Dietary modifications have been in vogue for patients receiving chemotherapy for better digestion and energy. Administering a food product as dietary intervention to perform as a haemopoietic growth factor is a novel concept in Oncology and reported for the first time.
Abstract
Abstract : Can green jackfruit flour as a nutritional supplement replace haemopoietic growth factor?