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Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity- Asian, Black, Hispanic
“Probably, anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity is a single and continuous phenomenon, from cellular to clinical stage, starting with myocardial cell injury, followed by progressive LVEF decline
Continue readingCocoa Powder- Heart, Brain, Bone Health
According to research, cocoa may provide neuroprotection, cardioprotection and may even enhance bone health- all properties needed by the aging cancer survivor aka me… You’ve reached middle
Continue readingSide Effects 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) Toxicity- Real, Deadly
“About 275,000 patients receive 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) alone or in a combination regimen. Of these patients, less than 10% will experience the chemotherapy side effects from grade 3-5 toxicity” 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma – Chemobrain- Cocoa Flavanols-
“Therefore, we suggest that the combination of HCF consumption and aerobic exercise may be beneficial for improving EF (chemobrain).” What are high cocoa flavanols (HCF)? I was diagnosed with
Continue readingCognitive Decline – Coffee, Alcohol
A new study in Australia has uncovered evidence to suggest that there is a link between the amount of coffee people drink and their rate of cognitive decline. Coffee and alcohol. Two of my favorite drinks.
Continue reading3 Possible Side Effects of Cancer Treatment (and Their Solutions)
According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 1,734,350 new cancer cases were diagnosed in the United States in 2018 alone. Many people who receive a diagnosis will undergo various cancer treatment
Continue readingAre Endometrial Polyps Overtreated?
A "watch and wait" course of action for patients diagnosed with endometrial polyps may be the best course of action, recent studies show:
Continue readingLong-term Side Effects “Not Worth Tracking-“
“The aim of following patients with cancer over many years is to catch tumors that recur, improve outcomes, even reveal important trends. However, long-term cancer follow-ups of long-term side effects
Continue readingIs Sleep Tincture Safe, does it work?
My name is David Emerson. I am a long-term cancer survivor and director of PeopleBeatingCancer. I can assure you that a good night’s sleep in central to managing your health and wellness. Low tech
Continue readingCardiac Rehab- 7 Best Yoga Poses
When performed mindfully, yoga, while addressing all the underlying causes can reduce hypertension. It calms down the nervous system, thereby slowing down your heart rate. I was diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced
Continue readingChemo-induced Cardiomyopathy
“Traditional chemotherapeutic agents and newer targeted therapies for cancer have the potential to cause cardiovascular toxicities. These toxicities can result in arrhythmias, heart failure, vascular
Continue readingTreating Cancer Cachexia
“Cachexia is a condition characterized by loss of body mass — including muscular atrophy — that is usually accompanied by severe weakness and fatigue.” Most cancer patients don’t
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