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Category Archives for Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma Diagnosis – A How-To Guide
“If the doctor gives you a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis during your appointment and you don’t understand what it is or if you have any questions at al, feel free to ask additional questions…” The
Continue readingMyeloma Chemotherapy Side Effects are Cumulative?
Are myeloma chemotherapy side effects cumulative? Why? The short answer is that oncology doesn’t really know why. The long answer is that oncology has many theories, but like many aspects of managing
Continue readingMyeloma- Evidence-based Medicine
“In medicine, the term “evidence-based” causes more arguments than you might expect…Everyone is a bit right here, and everyone is a bit wrong… It’s the old guard versus the new.
Continue readingMyeloma Survivor- Heart Failure-
According to the studies below, long-term (multiple myeloma) cancer survivors have a higher risk of mortality. A 73% higher risk. I am a long-term multiple myeloma survivor. Long-story short, cardiotoxic,
Continue readingActual Cancer Survivor Diet-
Below is my actual cancer survivor diet. I was diagnosed with a blood cancer called multiple myeloma in early 1994. I’ve researched and blogged repeatedly about nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle
Continue readingDo Anti-Nausea Meds Work in Myeloma?
Do anti-nausea meds work in myeloma? Only about a third of the time, according to the research below. A stem cell transplant is an aggressive treatment with a lot of chemotherapy. Nausea is a common side
Continue readingMyeloma, Radiotherapy, Gut Microbiota
A diagnosis of multiple myeloma may necessitate radiation to your lower spine, sacrum or iliac crest. It did for me. I thought that I understood the side effects I developed from radiation therapy. The
Continue readingIntegrative/Complementary Myeloma Care
Integrative/Complementary myeloma care, in my experience, is the best way to achieve quantity of life while achieving quality of life. Achieve your longest overall survival while managing short-term, long-term,
Continue readingCytomegalovirus Reactivation in Myeloma?
Cytomegalovirus reactivation in myeloma treatments can be serious. When I read studies like the ones linked below, I feel like I should know about “cytomegalovirus” and how common they are,
Continue readingMyeloma, Zofran and Heart Damage
What do myeloma, Zofran and heart damage have to do with each other? According to research, 85%-95% of myeloma patients taking emetogenic chemotherapy (chemotherapy that makes you nauseous) are prescribed
Continue readingPEMF and Bone Lesions
Hi David,- My Google search brought me to your website. For “PEMF and bone lesions”. We have emailed a couple of times in the past. You are always so kind and helpful. 🙏🏼 Recently, my latest
Continue readingMisdiagnosis in Myeloma
Misdiagnosis in myeloma is common. I’ve read dozens of stories from newly diagnosed MM patients recounting months of doctor’s appointments that led to misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis. The challenge,
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