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Search Results for: Multiple Myeloma
Coffee, CVD, Stroke- Studies?
“But drinking moderate amounts of coffee is linked to lower rates of pretty much all cardiovascular disease, contrary to what many might have heard about the dangers of coffee or caffeine…” I
Continue readingMGUS, Bone, Scan…
“Early identification of MGUS and evaluation of bone status will facilitate prophylactic treatment with bisphosphonates to increase bone density and likely reduce the risk of fractures” I agree
Continue readingManaging MGUS w/ Curcumin
“Fifty percent (5 of 10) of these (MGUS) patients had a 12% to 30% reduction in their paraprotein levels, while on curcumin therapy. In addition, 27% of patients on curcumin had a >25% decrease…” Hi,
Continue readingMGUS- Kidney, Bone, Blood, Skin Damage
For people with MGUS, there is an increased incidence of fracture, kidney damage, bacterial infections and thromboembolic complications aka blood clots- I must be slow. I don’t understand the
Continue readingIron Deficiency- MGUS, SMM & MM- Intravenous Vitamin C, Curcumin?
Or to put this differently, IVC and Velcade both work better, kill more monoclonal proteins, if you have normal iron blood levels. Hi David- A quick question about Intravenous Vitamin C (IVC). I have
Continue readingSPB – Prognosis, Treatment
“According to the guidelines for the treatment of SPB, radiation remains the mainstay of the treatment.1, 18, 19 And radiotherapy provides long‐term local control in patients with SPB.18“ Single
Continue readingCoffee, Afib, Cardiomyopathy and Cancer Survivor
The latest research suggests drinking your morning cup of coffee/joe/java is safe for your heart, and may even be good for it. When it comes to coffee and heart issues, I am the proverbial canary in a
Continue readingRice Bran (MGN-3), Curcumin Kill MGUS, SMM-
“We conclude that MGN-3 and curcumin synergize in the induction of U266 cell apoptosis. This data may establish the foundation for in vivo studies that could have therapeutic implications…” Diagnoses
Continue readingPre-MM & Covid-19? Supplementation
While Pre-MM (SBP, MGUS and SMM) and virus’ such as the flu and the coronavirus are two completely different health problems, they are remarkably similar when it comes to managing them. When I talk
Continue readingCoffee- Bone, Liver, Kidney, Brain Health for the MM, Pre-MM Survivor
Coffee (COF) reduces the risk of a diagnosis of cancer, improves my BMD, improves my kidney/liver function, helps my brain speed and tastes great… When I was first diagnosed with a single bone
Continue readingGreen Tea Extract- Non-Toxic MGUS, SMM Therapy
-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (green tea) has potential as a novel therapeutic agent for patients with… multiple myeloma via induction of apoptosis mediated by modification of the redox system. Green
Continue readingElevated IGG, no M-spike, Dx of MGUS- Thoughts?
“The risk of (MGUS) progression to multiple myeloma or related disorders (in 115 patients) at 20 years with an initial monoclonal protein value of 1.5 g per deciliter was 1.9 times the risk of progression
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