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Myeloma Side Effects- Radiation Damage
A single CT scan exposes a patient to the same amount of radiation as 300 chest X-rays, and carries with it a 1-in-2,000 chance of inducing a fatal cancer and real risk of permanent side effects I was
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- Surgery after Chemotherapy?
Dr. Durie stresses the importance that MM survivors lead as “normal” a life as possible and that surgery in this case, can help this. I agree. David, do you know anything about the safety of knee surgery
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnosis- Lack of Knowledge can Kill
“patients (myeloma diagnosis) have a poor understanding of prognosis, survival, and effectiveness of chemotherapy, particularly in the setting of advanced cancer.” I lived through a multiple
Continue readingMyeloma Oncologist- 5 Rules
Working with an oncologist that you trust is Important. Your challenge is that all oncologists have pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses. The role of oncologist in the life of a newly diagnosed multiple
Continue readingTop Benefits of IV Therapy
Intravenous (IV) therapy is the fastest means to deliver immediate medication, fluids, and nutrients into the body. IV Therapy is quick because it bypasses the digestive system and introduces drugs directly
Continue readingEnd Stage Myeloma- Palliative Care-
Although palliative care is not a “curative” treatment for the disease, it can be delivered alongside forms of treatment with curative intent in order to improve QOL.. I’m here today
Continue readingStem Cell Transplant-Myeloma- Freeze Sperm
Sperm cryopreservation via semen collection by masturbation remains a standard of care for fertility preservation among men with cancer (MM) or other diseases requiring gonadotoxic treatment. Most everything
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Survival – Internet
I have survived an “incurable” cancer called multiple myeloma since early 1994. I research all things MM to provide cancer coaching to patients and caregivers through PeopleBeatingCancer- We’ve
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Relapse- Hope is the Key
It may be difficult to find hope after a multiple myeloma relapse. I relapsed twice after my diagnosis before I began to look at my incurable blood cancer differently… I don’t think I’d
Continue readingVelcade, Myeloma Induction
“Failure (of the multiple myeloma patient) to respond to a bortezomib-based induction was found to be an independent risk factor for mortality.” When my oncologist prescribed a triplet for
Continue readingMiracle Myeloma Cure? Use Evidence-Based Therapies Instead
Start These Evidence-Based, Conventional and Non-Conventional Therapies for Multiple Myeloma Today, and Live a Longer, Better LifeThe Multiple Myeloma Cancer Coaching Course is a complete course combining
Continue readingLesson 9: Non-Conventional Therapies
In this lesson we will cover:What are “alternative” therapies?What is the “evidence” that we are basing these therapies on?How can you use evidence-based therapies? (Overview)Discussion of ANP,
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