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Category Archives for Multiple Myeloma
CIPN – 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 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
I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in early 1994. I underwent induction therapy and an autologous stem cell transplant in 12/1995. Stem cell transplantation is a fascinating procedure that all newly
Continue readingCatheter Ablation for Afib Hurts More Than Helps?
“In 2019, we do AF catheter ablation to improve quality of life. QOL is a reasonable endpoint, but it is more susceptible to the placebo effect.” I’ve lived with atrial fibrillation since
Continue readingCardiac Rehab for Myeloma Patients
“implement a multi-level approach to cardiac rehab, which includes exercise; nutritional counseling; and management of weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking” If you are
Continue reading“Should I be Tested for Cancer?” Maybe Not and Here’s Why
Diagnostic Testing For Cancer Is Tricky-Particularly early stage Breast or Prostate cancer- Written by a credible source, Gilbert Welch is a medical doctor and a professor at the Dartmouth Institute for
Continue readingHow to Deal with Anxiety and Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on most patients, families, and caregivers. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are very common and are normal responses to this life-changing experience. Lately,
Continue readingCardioprotective Agents Against Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity
Clinical research and practical observations indicated that the cardiotoxicity of anthracyclines is commonly progressive and irreversible. “Anthracycline cardiotoxicity is commonly progressive and
Continue readingChemo-induced heart damage? You are on your own…
Many chemotherapy regimens and radiation can lead to cardiovascular health problems, including increased risk of cardiac dysfunction, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, accelerated atherosclerosis
Continue readingChemotherapy- Myeloma, Hair Loss?
Do myeloma patients undergoing therapy lose their hair? That depends on which chemo regimens the patient is undergoing. My name is David Emerson. I am a long-term myeloma survivor. I underwent various
Continue readingCongestive Heart Failure- Coenzyme Q10
“Therapy with coenzyme Q10 was associated with a mean 25.4% increase in exercise duration and a 14.3% increase in workload.” Coenzyme Q10. Its a vicious circle. Conventional heart meds can
Continue readingHow to Stay Positive During a Disability
It is possible to apply for disability online or at your local social security office. You’ll need to provide proof of your disability, which includes documentation from the doctor. Disability is
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