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Magnesium- Dementia
“In a study of more than 9,500 men and women, the highest or lowest levels of magnesium appeared to increase the chances for dementia by as much as 30 percent” It’s easy for researchers
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnostics- FISH, SPEP, CBC, FLC’s and Imaging
If you have multiple myeloma your plasma cells produce unhealthy antibodies called monoclonal proteins (M proteins). The accumulation of M proteins in your body can damage organs like your kidneys and
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- Vitamin D3
“Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced overall survival for patients with multiple myeloma (MM)…Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly recognized in association with autoimmune and
Continue readingRheumatologic Disease Inc. Risk of MGUS to Multiple Myeloma
“Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) have twice the risk of developing multiple myeloma (MM) if they have non-antibody (Ab)-mediated rheumatic diseases (RDs)…” Rheumatic
Continue readingGenetic Abnormalities – Myeloma, FISH, Response
“Cytogenetic abnormalities are found in most multiple myeloma (MM) patients. Although their prognostic value has been well studied, there are limited data on the association of primary cytogenetic
Continue readingMyeloma Imaging- “MRI With Contrast” Gadolinium?
“Gadolinium (Gd)-based contrast agents are frequently used to enhance MRI resolution. We evaluated effect of the most common Gd-containing agent, Omniscan, on myeloma cells.” Multiple myeloma
Continue readingPediatric Cancer- Chemo-Induced Heart, Brain
“Eight of 10 pediatric cancer survivors had abnormal findings on brain, heart, and bone images, including six patients with and two patients without clinical symptoms.” Though the study linked
Continue readingManaging MGUS w/ Curcumin
“Fifty percent (5 of 10) of these (MGUS) patients had a 12% to 30% reduction in their paraprotein levels, while on curcumin therapy. In addition, 27% of patients on curcumin had a >25% decrease…” Hi,
Continue readingIron Deficiency- MGUS, SMM & MM- Intravenous Vitamin C, Curcumin?
Or to put this differently, IVC and Velcade both work better, kill more monoclonal proteins, if you have normal iron blood levels. Hi David- A quick question about Intravenous Vitamin C (IVC). I have
Continue readingSPB – Prognosis, Treatment
“According to the guidelines for the treatment of SPB, radiation remains the mainstay of the treatment.1, 18, 19 And radiotherapy provides long‐term local control in patients with SPB.18“ Single
Continue readingProstate Cancer Biopsy- “…piss blood for a week, and shit blood for a day.”
The results of my PCa biopsy will be discussed at our next scheduled appointment, a month later. I go home to piss blood for a week, and shit blood for a day. So with that procedure done (cystoscopy),
Continue readingProstate Cancer…Seriously Uncomfortable Cystoscopy…
“It’s also because the results from the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, which can be part of the screening, may lead to a misdiagnosis of prostate cancer…” I needed to find a
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