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C-B-D, Inflammation and Alzheimer’s
“The treated mice also lost fewer brain cells and their brains contained 20 percent less of the sticky plaques associated with Alzheimer’s…” Full transparency- the studies linked
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- DVT, Stroke Risk
A heart which cannot pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s requirements (i.e., heart failure) will often, but not invariably, have a reduced ventricular ejection fraction.. Thus, there is a need
Continue readingDiabetes Increases Dementia Risk- Reduce That Risk With Supplementation
“The risk of diabetes (D) on dementia increased by about 1% per year. After about 10 years after diagnosis, patients with diabetes had an almost 30% increased risk of dementia…” The
Continue readingRisk of Secondary Cancer “Exponentially Higher”
“the relative risk of this late effect —(therapy-related secondary cancer)— is exponentially higher than was supposed” Don’t be surprised if your oncologist turns to you and says
Continue readingMyeloma – RILP, CIPN, Myelopathy?
After radiation therapy for tumors near the spine, late-delayed myelopathy may develop. This disorder causes weakness, loss of sensation, and sometimes the Brown-Séquard syndrome The hallmark symptom
Continue readingPediatric Cancer- Late Side Effects-
Aggressive Therapies for Pediatric Cancer Will Result in Long-term and Late Stage Side Effects- Pediatric oncology has come along way in improving the survival of pediatric cancer patients. Many cancers
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- Chemotherapy-induced Afib
“Sudden death with documented or suspected ventricular arrhythmias has been reported with almost all classes of chemotherapeutic drugs but rarely…” Cancer survivors would not normally
Continue readingHigh-Risk SMM- Therapy
Hi David- Thank you for such an informative site! There is so much to learn with Multiple Myeloma. At 44, I was diagnosed with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). Last year at
Continue readingMyeloma Side Effects- Inner Ear Damage
Collateral Damage aka Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Can be Identified and Prevented I am a long-term multiple myeloma survivor. Several years of conventional therapies including induction
Continue readingManaging Prostatectomy Side Effects
Reduce your risks of Collateral Damage from Prostatectomy Through Combined Conventional and Non-Conventional Therapies Let me be direct. The collateral damage or long-term side effects for the vast majority
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Induction- RVD W/ or W/O ASCT?
“…Demonstrates the ability of 3-drug (RVD) induction regimens in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma to result in a substantial survival benefit.” The standard-of-care therapy
Continue readingProton Pump Inhibitors Adverse Effects and how to Stop Them
“CONCLUSION:Lactobacillus paracasei F19 supplementation prevents bowel symptom onset in patients on long-term proton pump inhibitors.” Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) such as Prilosec, Prevacid
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