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Myeloma Genetics, Epigentics- Turn on, turn off…
“Many small molecules targeting regulators of epigenetic machinery have been developed and clinical trials are underway for some of these in MM.” The first study linked and excerpted below
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Prognosis- Cytogenetic Prognostic Index
“The cytogenetic PI improves the classification of newly diagnosed patients with MM in the high-risk group compared with current classifications.” A multiple myeloma prognosis of a newly diagnosed
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Treatment- Similarities to Alzheimer’s are Astounding
Researchers are also more aware that Alzheimer’s complexities suggest that the way forward will involve multi-pronged interventions, not a silver bullet. The similarities between the world of multiple
Continue readingFrom IBD to Myeloma- Five Truisms of Incurable Disease
As incurable diseases go, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Multiple Myeloma (MM) could not be more different. IBD is localized to the lining of the intestinal tract and MM is a systemic blood cancer.
Continue readingAll you need to learn about CBD sunscreen
In order to understand the physics and chemistry of CBD sunscreen, you need to first learn about CBD topicals and how they interact with your skin Even though many are inspired by the simple thought of
Continue readingContinuous Treatment aka Metronomic Therapy for New Myeloma?
Continuous treatment (CT) is a key strategy for MM treatment, since it improves duration of remission. Could continuous treatment of multiple myeloma challenge the two problems faced by all MMers? All
Continue readingMyeloma Prognosis- Cytogenetics, Molecular Subtypes Explained
Multiple Myeloma survival (and prognosis) varies depending upon a host of factors: the stage of disease, biology including cytogenetic abnormalities and response to therapy. When it comes to a diagnosis
Continue readingMyeloma Stem Cell Transplant- Maximize Stem Cell Harvest-
“The yield was better with chemotherapy, but 4 million stem cells per kg is sufficient for two transplants, so the higher yield may not be clinically meaningful.” It is called a “myeloma stem
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Treatment- Control Costs to Improve Your Survival
“However, 5-year survival rates remain below 50% with a single course of drug therapy (for multiple myeloma) costing between $75,000 and $250,000…” A multiple myeloma (MM) diagnosis is
Continue readingNewly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma- 6 Tips for Exercising During Treatment
Exercise During Treatment for Multiple Myeloma will Make You Feel Better, Make You Heal Faster and Enhance the Efficacy of Your Therapy When I say exercise during multiple myeloma (MM) treatment, I allow
Continue readingMyeloma Diagnosis – Light Chain Disease, Bone Lesions, CyBorD-
“…On the CRAB scale for my myeloma diagnosis only the bone lesions are positive with no kidney or red blood cell issues… My first set of drugs were Dexamethasone, Cyclophosphomide and
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Therapy- Mind-Body Give / Receive
“Research shows why it’s physically better for us to give than receive…People who volunteer get sick less often and live longer.” Living with multiple myeloma is physically and mentally
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