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Myeloma-Overthinking Autologous Stem Cell Transplant?
They found the incidence of oligoclonal patterns (causing confusion) was significantly higher in multiple myeloma patients who had an autologous stem cell transplant than the patients who had chemotherapy
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (BIPN)
“Peripheral neuropathy is a common and important nonhematologic, dose-limiting adverse effect (for MM) of bortezomib-based chemotherapy…” From ’94-’97 I underwent chemotherapy
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Chemotherapy Treatments Tips & Tricks
Yet there are many tips that don’t often make their way into those conversations (about MM chemotherapy treatments), and if they do, you’ll likely have more questions when you get back home… You
Continue readingClinical Trials for Low-dose Lenalidomide (Revlimid) are Inaccurate
“Clinical trials are the driving force behind most oncology discoveries and FDA approvals; however, strict eligibility criteria restrict many patients from participating, potentially leaving out
Continue reading5 Nutritional Supplements Every Man Should Take-
The 10 Leading Causes of Men’s Death in the U.S. and the 5 Supplements that Reduce the Risk of Men’s Death This post is about nutritional supplements. More to the poing, this post is about
Continue readingChemotherapy and Alcohol Abuse
This article will tell you some of the different ways that alcohol can hinder your treatment and your overall health. One of the most stressful and life-changing things a person can ever face is hearing
Continue readingMGUS-IgG Kappa Diagnosis and Freaked Out!
The rate of transformation of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significancer (MGUS) to MM or other lymphoproliferative diseases is 1% per year Dear Cancer Coach- I have Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined
Continue readingChild As Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donor-Ethical Considerations?
The review also assesses the circumstances in which a minor may ethically be a hematopoietic stem cell donor, how to reduce risks to the donor and recipient, While the ethical considerations spelled out
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 readingMGUS, PPI’s, Barrett’s Esophagus and Bone Health
Esophageal involvement (barrett’s esophagus) by multiple myelomas is uncommon in the English literature. Here we report an extremely rare involvement in MM/MGUS Hi David- I was diagnosed with Barrett’s
Continue readingSmoldering Multiple Myeloma-Delay Treatment Until Progression!
“…there exists no evidence to suggest that early intervention in Soldering Multiple Myeloma, even when limited to patients at highest risk of progression to active MM, leads to improved overall
Continue readingAnti-Inflammatories Improve Antidepressant Treatment
“Certain anti-inflammatory drugs improved antidepressant treatment effects and depression symptoms without increasing risk for adverse events… The first article linked and excerpted below cites
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