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Low-dose Tamoxifen for DCIS-Less is More
“When we compare our low-dose tamoxifen data with results from the… trials of tamoxifen given at 20 mg per day, we see comparable risk reduction and significantly reduced serious adverse events,
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Survivors-Are you in Chronic Pain?
“More than 5 million cancer (MM) survivors in the United States experience CP, almost twice the rate in the general population, according to a new study…” Are you a multiple myeloma (MM)
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Prognosis- How Long Have I Got?
“Even with the help of big data and online prognostic tools, immunotherapies and targeted treatments (for MM) have made this question very difficult to answer.” When I was first diagnosed with
Continue readingLight Chain Myeloma- Evidence-based, Non-Toxic Therapies
“A literature review (Light Chain Multiple Myeloma) revealed bone pain and renal failure as the most common initial sign and symptoms while…” Dear David- Are you familiar with light
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Side Effects, MM from the WTC
The wider population is also suffering: As many as 400,000 people are estimated to be affected by diseases, such as cancers, (multiple myeloma) and mental illnesses linked to September 11. Dear David –
Continue readingMyeloma + Chemo = Inflamm-Aging?!?
“Immunosenescence/inflamm-aging may contribute to diseases such as cancer but its role during aging is still controversial…” What is “inflammation-aging?” In order to answer
Continue readingProton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
“The alarming increase of EAC by 600% for the past 25years suggests that Barrett’s Esophagus has increased as well, as the latter represents the main risk factor for EAC” Cancer prevention,
Continue readingYoung Myeloma Patient? Tandem Stem Cell Transplant?
HSCT patients who have survived for at least 5 years post-transplantation are at a fourfold to ninefold increased risk of late mortality for as long as 30 years from HSCT, producing an estimated 30% lower
Continue readingAtrial-Fibrillation- W/out Conventional Meds
“One of the most obvious side effects of blood-thinning medication is the increased risk of bleeding. You may even be at danger of bleeding significantly from small cuts.” Hi David. Recently
Continue readingHeal Chemo brain, Prevent Dementia
“Risk of inflammation and cognitive impairment due to chemotherapy, often called “chemo brain”, may be reduced by maintaining physical activity during treatment…” It is important
Continue readingTreating Multiple Myeloma-Induced Acute Kidney Damage (AKI)-
Both MYRE studies (of MM-induced AKI) remind us that more aggressive therapy is not synonymous with medical benefit. Acute Kidney Injury is both a symptom as well as side effect of Multiple Myeloma patients
Continue readingAutologous Stem Cell Transplant- Elderly
“Particular care must be taken to minimize toxicities, reducing doses if required, to allow continuation of treatment when appropriate.” Hello David- I am writing to you today to ask you about
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