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Continue reading“…about one-third of cancer survivors (34.6%) reported having chronic pain. That is almost double the rate in the general US population.” You have been diagnosed with cancer. You underwent
Continue reading“I’m already doing the kegels post prostatectomy surgery. What would you suggest I do during radiation and post radiation?” Hi David- I’m going to start radiation treatment after having
Continue readingAs many as two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors develop a long-term complication from the surgery, chemotherapy or radiation used in cancer treatment…” It shouldn’t be surprising
Continue readingThe results of the current study support curative intent approaches to secondary cancers among patients with myeloma while highlighting the need for ongoing active myeloma management. FDA approved, standard-of-care
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Continue readingAfter you heard the words “you have cancer,” if your oncologist then said “By the way, long-term side effects from chemo, radiation and surgery could make your life a living hell”
Continue readingIdentify, Anticipate, and Treat Short-Term, Long-Term and Late-Stage Side Effects My name is David Emerson. I am a long-term cancer survivor managing short, long-term and late stage side effects since
Continue readingI wish I knew then what I know now. The “6 Effective Ways to Lower Your Risk of Cancer” outlined below are exactly what I mean when I say this. I was diagnosed with cancer in early 1994.
Continue readingThe article below falls under the category “I wish I knew then what I know now.” That is to say, I believe my diet and physical activity aka my lifestyle, factored into my cancer diagnosis
Continue readingAs odd as this may sound, I am a Multiple Myeloma (MM) survivor with long-term and late stage side effects that will probably kill me before my incurable blood cancer will. I spend more time and effort
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