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Doxorubicin & Breast Cancer Risk
According to the research linked and excerpted below, doxorubicin (dox) increases breast cancer risk for AYA and adult cancer survivors. It’s important to stress that side effects are common for
Continue readingDoxorubicin is Cardio-toxic!
There is no other way to say it. The chemotherapy doxorubicin is cardio-toxic. Meaning, if you are a cancer patient undergoing DOX, you will damage your heart. The damage may show up immediately or not
Continue readingRelationships matter in Myeloma Survival
Saying that “relationships matter in myeloma survival” is a good starting place. But the issues go deeper in my experience. First and foremost, is the importance of a caregiver. Yes, your
Continue reading“Functional Cure?” Words Matter
In his essay linked below, Dr. Brian Durie tries to make a case for the term “functional cure” substituting for the word “cure” for multiple myeloma survivors. First and foremost,
Continue readingCancer PreHabilitatation!
A diagnosis of cancer, any type, any stage is difficult. Cancer PreHabilitation is getting in shape to undergo surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation. I am a long-term cancer survivor. I’m confident
Continue readingStress Spreads Cancer!?
It’s one of those things that everyone knows but no one can prove. According to the studies linked below, stress spreads cancer but doesn’t necessarily cause cancer. I can’t tell you
Continue readingMulti-Cancer Early Detection Test
According to my friend and classmate, multi-cancer early detection tests were “going to change everything.” Bill had undergone the Gilleri test twice was not only a satisfied customer, he was
Continue readingEnd Stage Myeloma- Early Palliative Care
Early Palliative care is NOT end-of-life care for MMers. For the sake of this blog post, the phrase “advance care planning” or “symptom management” makes more sense. We all think
Continue readingManaging My Non-Cancer Pain
Managing non-cancer pain is a day-to-day endeavor. Its treatment exerts a heavy toll on the body, leaving permanent reminders of their presence. The toll can be both physical and psychological… “Non-cancer
Continue readingProstate Cancer, Sexual Function, Urinary Incontinence
Prostate cancer (PCa) therapy has left you with reduced sexual function and increased urinary problems. These side effects are common among prostate cancer survivors who have had a radical prostatectomy
Continue readingTreatment-Related Secondary Cancer
Treatment-related secondary cancer is a little discussed but every present side effect of just about every conventional cancer therapy. When I read the article linked below I was inspired to post about
Continue readingTop Questions for your Cardiologist
I didn’t ask any of the questions listed below when I met with a cardiologist. I was diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy in late December of 2010. I have lived with cancer since my
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