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Cancer Genetic Testing- Are Patients Living Longer?
Cancer Genetic Testing can identify the DNA that drives a tumor not the organ or body part, but evidence that they help patients is missing… I often answer cancer coaching questions by telling clients
Continue readingLow But Persistent Risk of MGUS
Interestingly, the risk for MGUS progression in the IgM group — 10.8 times higher than the general population — was higher than that seen in non-IgM patients — 5.7 times higher than the general population. If
Continue reading5 Nutritional Supplements Every Man Should Take-
The 10 Leading Causes of Men’s Death in the U.S. and the 5 Supplements that Reduce the Risk of Men’s Death This post is about nutritional supplements. More to the poing, this post is about
Continue readingCardiac Rehab-Lower Blood Pressure-Nattokinase- Non-toxic, Inexpensive Therapy
“…These findings suggest that increased intake of nattokinase may play an important role in preventing and treating hypertension.” I developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from aggressive
Continue readingChemotherapy and Alcohol Abuse
This article will tell you some of the different ways that alcohol can hinder your treatment and your overall health. One of the most stressful and life-changing things a person can ever face is hearing
Continue readingCIPN – Female Cancer Survivors Beware…
Almost half of female cancer survivors had persistent symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) for many years after treatment ended The two immutable truths of cancer survivorship
Continue readingHow to adopt a positive mindset in the face of adversity
Adopting a positive mindset will help you to come to terms with your illness and to find the strength to keep fighting. When the worst happens, it can be hard to find the silver lining. It can start to
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
Continue readingMGUS-IgG Kappa Diagnosis and Freaked Out!
The rate of transformation of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significancer (MGUS) to MM or other lymphoproliferative diseases is 1% per year Dear Cancer Coach- I have Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined
Continue readingCatheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation-How long does it last?
“sinus rhythm was achieved in 58% of atrial fibrillation patients after a single procedure, 8% of whom were on antiarrhythmic medications, and in 88% of patients after multiple procedures…” Is
Continue readingUmbilical Cord Blood, allogeneic, autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplants
Autologous, allogeneic and cord blood stem cell transplants are an aggressive conventional therapy for blood cancers. All forms of bone marrow transplants have risks and benefits. The key for cancer patients
Continue readingOral Submucous Fibrosis- Therapy
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, insidious disease that is associated with significant functional morbidity and an increased risk for malignancy OSF is a chronic disease that is 1) common among
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