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Chemotherapy-induced Hypertension (BP)
“New-onset hypertension was observed in about one-third of 25,090 patients with various cancer types…Across all cancers, chemotherapy exposure was associated with a 2–3.5-fold increase in
Continue readingMyeloma- Chemotherapy-induced Aging
“The study shows that chemotherapy induces cellular senescence — or cellular aging — in normal tissues, which triggers a pro-inflammatory stress response and promotes the adverse effects of chemotherapy
Continue readingMyeloma Staging- High-Risk, Co-Morbidities…
“Current prognostic markers mainly estimate OS, but are limited in their ability to establish the best treatment strategy and to predict the response duration to specific therapies…” Why
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Therapy- Multi-Drug Resistance? Curcumin? CAR-T
“…to take oral curcumin 8 g daily without further antimyeloma treatment. Over the last 60 months, her myeloma has remained stable with minimal fluctuation in paraprotein level,” Hi
Continue readingMyeloma – Velcade- Nerve
Our results seem to indicate that early introduction of a neuroprotective agent in our patients with MM treated with bortezomib could prevent the onset or the worsening of neuropathic pain, avoiding the
Continue readingCurcumin is Beneficial in Alzhiemer’s Disease Treatment
“Curcumin may be beneficial in protecting against development or progression of Alzheimer’s Disease if taken over the long term and started before symptoms of AD become apparent” I admit
Continue readingChemobrain Coping- list of 8 after 25 years-
I consider my chemobrain (from MM treatment) to be similar to what Jane Brody calls “age-related cognitive decline.” While I may not be able to cure both, I do believe in the therapies below- Chemobrain
Continue readingChemotherapy-induced Cardiomyopathy
The past five echocardiograms indicate that I am healing my chemotherapy-induced Cardiomyopathy. I am doing this with evidence-based, non-toxic, non-conventional therapies such as nutrition, supplementation,
Continue readingAnti-Aging Therapies- “Want to Live Longer?”
“Aging, which can be defined as the “time-related deterioration of the physiological functions necessary for survival and fertility,” is a process that most people would like to slow…” Why
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 readingMelanoma with Metastases to Lungs-
I agree that Immunotherapy Can Be Transformative. But Are Yervoy, Keytruda, Nivolumab, “Transformative” in anything but the high cost of cancer therapy? The media too often falls into the trap
Continue readingThe Galen Foundation Board of Directors
The board of directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the Galen Foundation’s activities. The Galen Foundation DBA PeopleBeatingCancer
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