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Garlic Kills Breast Cancer
I found the following article while researching garlic as a possible supplement for reducing blood clots. It is an Egyptian study that shows a garlic constituent (DATS) "might offer a novel
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- “The Existence of Chemo-Brain” Podcast- Dr. Kristin Campbell
symptoms, examples, how to I.D. chemobrain
Continue readingBrain Health, Plasticity, Neurogenesis Therapies
“Specific pathologies, aging or some inadequate life habits can deteriorate cognitive functionality…However, there are cognitive stimulation techniques that help us prevent this deterioration
Continue readingChemo brain, Pain But Complete Remission
“Approximately 20 to 30% of people who undergo chemotherapy experience some level of post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment aka chemo brain.” Hi David- I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma
Continue readingBisphosphonates Reduce the Risk of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
This is one of two recent studies investigating whether or not the use of bisphosphonate drugs such as might lead to a lower incidence of breast cancer. Both studies are interesting, but they reach
Continue readingBreast Cancer- Cruciferous Veggies Reduce Relapse
…cruciferous vegetable intake during the first 36 months after diagnosis was associated with a reduced risk for total mortality, breast cancer specific mortality, and recurrence…. A diagnosis
Continue readingMyeloma – Healing My Chemobrain
“She (the nurse) told me I had what’s known as cancer-related cognitive impairment or “chemobrain.” Estimates vary but studies suggest a significant number of cancer patients who’ve
Continue readingBreast Cancer- Saving Nipples During Mastectomy Does Not Increase Risk of Relapse
“More women are requesting NSM because of the superior cosmetic results, but doctors don’t want to take any chances with breast cancer patients’ safety for the sake of cosmetic improvement” My
Continue readingCancer Therapy + Cardiotoxicity = Heart Damage, Death
“Cardiotoxicity is a well-established complication of multiple chemotherapeutic agents. Cardiotoxicity related to chemotherapy can occur in many ways…” Many FDA approved, safe and effective
Continue readingRe-Sensitize, Enhance Sensitivity of Lung Cancer to Chemotherapy
Curcumin sensitizes lung cancer (LC) to cisplatin, disulfiram re-sensitizes lung cancer to cisplatin- both non-conventional therapies increase the efficacy of lung cancer to cisplatin… Einstein supposedly
Continue readingMagnesium – Colorectal Cancer Prevention
“In regard to cancer, magnesium (mag) intake has been associated with the incidence of some cancers and has been studied as a protective agent against chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity…” According
Continue readingBasal Cell Cancer- Non-Toxic, Heart-healthy Therapy
Hyperthermia may be a promising treatment for basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, bypassing the antiapoptotic defenses concentrated in the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis pathways…” While
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