What I wish I knew about Multiple Myeloma treatments 25 years later...
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Reduce Carfilzomib Cardiotoxicity, Boost Multiple Myeloma Efficacy
“…this study monitored patients for predictors of CVAEs and found a greater incidence, with 51% of (multiple myeloma) patients experiencing CVAEs, including heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmia,
Continue readingCardiac Rehabilitation-Curcumin, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure
The p300-HAT inhibitory effects of curcumin have been demonstrated to ameliorate the development of cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure in animal models. I developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during
Continue readingIs Marijuana Medicine for Multiple Myeloma?
Studies Document the Ability of Medical Marijuana to Manage Cancer Pain, Enhance the Efficacy of Conventional MM Chemotherapy and Kill Myeloma cells- If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple myeloma
Continue readingDementia and Cancer prevention twofer?
It’s official. The foods we eat can be brain healthy, heart healthy to prevent dementia and maybe even Alzheimer’s Disease. I’m a long-term multiple myeloma (MM) survivor who struggles
Continue readingHeal Chemobrain, Prevent Dementia
“Risk of inflammation and cognitive impairment due to chemotherapy, often called “chemobrain”, may be reduced by maintaining physical activity during treatment…” It is important for
Continue readingIntegrative Approaches, Lifestyle Therapy Enhance Multiple Myeloma survivorship.”
“A new review of evidence drawn from experimental and epidemiologic studies, as well as a few clinical trials, demonstrates that several of the integrative approaches and lifestyle changes might
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Patients-Put a Good Spin on Your Life- Mind-Body Therapy
What does it mean to “put a good spin on your life?” What exactly is “the new normal?” Do multiple myeloma patients get annoyed when someone tells them to “look on the bright
Continue readingSperm CryoPreservation Pre-Chemo, Stem Cell Transplant-Multiple Myeloma
Sperm cryopreservation via semen collection by masturbation remains a standard of care for fertility preservation among men with cancer (MM) or other diseases requiring gonadotoxic treatment. Most everything
Continue readingMalignant Pleural Mesothelioma- Multimodal Therapy in Practice
“Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a deadly incurable cancer, with a median survival of approximately 9 months. The best available chemotherapy, arguably the standard of care, only yields a
Continue readingCBD Effects on Cancer
CBD Effects on Cancer Many people use cannabidiol or CBD as a treatment for a lot of illness. Some claim that CBD offers a lot of benefits in the human body. This article explains what cannabidiol or
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