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Therapy for the “Non-Transplant Eligible Patient” in Multiple Myeloma
Balance Therapy for Quality of Life With Quantity of Life With the Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patient. A “non-transplant eligible patient” is a patient who is too weak to take the standard-of-care,
Continue readingDementia/Alzheimer’s? Brain Training
This is the second time in three years that Brain Training exercises have been highlighted at the international conference for their ground-breaking results in the battle against Alzheimer’s.Perhaps
Continue readingDiagnosis W/ Multiple Myeloma W/ Serious Kidney Involvement-
“Progression to ESRD was rare, but CKD was common, and longer follow-up may uncover a greater burden of slowly progressive CKD in patients with treated LCPT.” Hi David, I was diagnosed multiple
Continue readingOral Leukoplakia Therapies
“Oral leukoplakia (OL) is a premalignant lesion described as “a predominant white lesion of the oral mucosa which cannot be defined as any other known lesion…” Hi David. I was diagnosed
Continue readingLeukoplakia- Prevent Oral, Mouth Cancer?
“Leukoplakia is a firmly attached white patch on a mucous membrane which is associated with an increased risk of (oral) cancer. Premalignant lesions Oral leukoplakia (white patch) on the
Continue readingChemo-induced Neuropathy- Myeloma
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy” (CIPN) effects the lives of up to 40% of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. You’ve heard the saying that “the cure is worse than the disease?”
Continue readingMyeloma Chemotherapy Blood Side Effects
“Oncologic emergencies (mm chemotherapy blood side effects) associated with mm include myelosuppression (anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia), bone-related emergencies, and acute renal failure…” The
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Induction- Reached Remission Early…
“maintenance therapy emerged as an option aiming to extend the duration of the response through continued treatment and thereby improving progression-free survival and overall survival.” Hi
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Bone Lesions- Decreased BMD = Mortality
“ elderly patients who suffer an osteoporosis-related hip fracture have an increased 1-year mortality of 12–37%.2“ Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer and bone disease at the same time. I
Continue readingDo Antioxidants Interfere w/ Myeloma ?
Antioxidants and other nutrients do not interfere with chemotherapy or radiation therapy and can increase kill and increase survival… Hi David- I am on multiple myeloma treatment. Do antioxidants
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Treatment for the 80 year old MM Survivor
“Curcumin exerts a cytotoxic effect additive to that of lenalidomide on H929 myeloma cells, and it also enhances the chemo-sensitizing effects of this agent.” Hi David- I was diagnosed with
Continue readingMyeloma – Conventional, Complementary, Integrative
Multiple Myeloma Patients and Survivors Must use the Best of Both Conventional (FDA approved) and Evidence-based Non-Conventional Therapies. You’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (MM). Your
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