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All posts by David Emerson
SMM Progression- M-spike and FLC are key-
Several prediction models for SMM progression to MM have been proposed and are typically based on a combination of biomarkers at diagnosis, such as level of MP, BMPCs, and FLCr. Hi David- I have been
Continue readingPQQ, Anti-Cancer, Pro-Heart Health
“Chronic heart failure (CHF) is usually caused by systolic or diastolic dysfunction (1). Mitochondria, as important organelles for maintaining heart function, provide energy for each heartbeat (2).” Dear
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnosis- Quantum, Burzynski Therapy?
Antineoplastons might stimulate the immune system. These peptides might also kill certain cancer cells or prevent them from growing… Hi, David! Thank you so much for your effort in promoting a greater
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma, Sex After ASCT?
“At diagnosis, (of multiple myeloma) quite a few cancer patients spy Eros rushing out the door. I know I did. For some, eroticism vanishes during or after (ASCT) treatment” Will all three,
Continue readingSlow/Stop SMM’s March Toward Full-Blown Multiple Myeloma
“Hyperdiploid-myeloma is associated with male sex, kappa immunoglobulin subtype, symptomatic bone disease and better survival compared to nonhyperdiploid-MM Hi David-I contacted you a couple months
Continue readingCancer Coaching- Does PQQ Promote Breast Cancer?
“study showed that higher concentrations of PQQ (50-100 μM) could result in 2-5 fold increase in apoptosis-inducing of U937 human promonocytic lymphoma cells through the depletion of cellular glutathione
Continue readingSmoldering Myeloma, TTP, Risk, Non-toxic Treatment
“…though they said their model was not able to accurately discriminate between patients with one or two risk factors during the first 2 to 3 years…” Let’s be clear. A risk
Continue readingThe Relationship Between Insurance Coverage and Cancer Care
Cancer Isn’t Cheap- On average, the expense of someone dealing with cancer will rack up in terms of medical bills tends to be about $150,000. That’s a hefty chunk of change. If you’re averaging around
Continue readingMGUS- Risk of Blood Clots
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance- Asymptomatic, Pre-Myeloma Blood Disorder that can Increase Susceptibility to Deep Vein Thrombosis aka Blood Clots Have you been diagnosed with Monoclonal
Continue readingMGUS & AutoImmune Disease
A history of autoimmune disease was associated with a reduced risk of progression from MGUS to MM… yet prior autoimmune disease increases the risk of a diagnosis of multiple myeloma… Talk
Continue readingCranberry Juice- Heart, Blood Pressure
Researchers note that cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants — naturally occurring molecules in fruit, tea, wine and other foods — which have been associated with lower blood pressure in other
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnosis- Spine Therapies
“Myeloma is one of the most common malignancies that results in osteolytic lesions of the spine. Complications, including pathological fractures of the vertebrae and spinal cord compression, may
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