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Category Archives for Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma- C-B-D-Get the Facts
The challenge for Myeloma patients regarding cannabis or more specifically C-B-D oil is that medical marijuana is not well researched in the U.S. Hi David,-I’ve been watching your you tube on myeloma-
Continue readingMyeloma Enhance Chemotherapy-Reduce Toxicity
Collectively, our results suggest that curcumin overcomes chemoresistance and sensitizes MM cells to thalidomide and bortezomib Thalidomide, Revlimid and Velcade are chemotherapeutic agents used to treat
Continue readingPeopleBeatingCancer Fall Fundraiser October 18th, 2013
Help me celebrate 20 years going from “you have cancer,” to “your cancer is incurable,” and finally “there’s nothing more we can do for you” on October 18th at
Continue readingHow to Prepare Your House for a Family Member in Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer patients. The treatment itself is very effective in treating different types of cancer, but it is not without its side effects. In many cases, the side effects
Continue readingWhat NOT to say to Myeloma Patients- Less is More
“When you are not sure of what helpful words to give, the best way to show support is with a hug, or a squeeze of the hand- in short, less is more.” This three part blog post is another take
Continue readingPhysician-Assisted Suicide and Myeloma
Patients, their families, and physicians have been satisfied with a “death with dignity” physician-assisted suicide program made available to terminal cancer patients at a Seattle clinic… If
Continue readingChemosensitivity Testing Improves Treatment of Leukemia
“A paper in the peer-reviewed journal Leukemia & Lymphoma showed that overall survival improved 250+ percent in leukemia patients when doctors used a chemosensitivity test to help determine treatment.” As
Continue readingLife as a Caregiving Youth
“The American Association of Caregiving Youth aims mainly to make sure that caregiving students don’t drop out of school…” Life as a caregiving youth for me feels pretty normal.
Continue readingMyeloma: Caregiver Burnout: 7 Tips
Caregiver Burnout: “Remember that taking care of yourself is not a luxury — it is a vital necessity. By taking care of your own health, you will be in a better position to provide the best
Continue readingPeopleBeatingCancer Celebration 10/18/13
2014 marks 20 yrs since my cancer diagnosis and 10 years since founding PeopleBeatingCancer, a website that has helped thousands of survivors and caregivers Join me in supporting PeopleBeatingCancer
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