Multiple Myeloma an incurable disease, but I have spent the last 25 years in remission using a blend of conventional oncology and evidence-based nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle therapies from peer-reviewed studies that your oncologist probably hasn't told you about.
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According to the research linked below radiation for myeloma can cause fear and anxiety. Because I underwent local radiation for both a single plasmacytoma as well as lesions in my sacrum, I thought I should post about radiation for myeloma.
To set the stage I will simply say that 1) radiation is palliative, not curative and 2) radiation for myeloma is used to nuke a lesion or plasmacytoma.
I have good news and bad news. The good news is that radiation therapy is highly effective at zapping plasma cells aka MM. I have never read about or heard of a case where a MM patient’s radiation did not respond fully to radiation therapy.
The bad news is that though radiation is effective in killing MM, it can also kill healthy cells. I know this because both of my radiation sessions included short and long-term side effects. According to the ACS, short term side effects for radiation therapy are:
It is the long-term side effect of radiation therapy that I believe MM patients must understand and focus on.
I thought this video explained radiation therapy well-
I consider radiation for myeloma to be an effective therapy. These blog posts explain evidence-based non-conventional therapies.
Like any MM therapy, radiation has risks and benefits. Don’t expect your oncologist to fully explain the risks of radiation. Take steps to understand possible risks and take preventative measures.
Email me at David.PeopleBeatingCancer@gmail.com with questions about your health.
Hang in there,
David Emerson
“TOPLINE:
A cross-sectional survey of patients preparing for their first radiation therapy consultation found that many patients worried about the physical effects of radiation therapy, including pain, memory loss, and nausea, and more than 60% said they were concerned about their ability to perform daily activities. Respondents reported a range of other worries, including the financial cost of treatment, transportation to treatment sessions, and the ability to continue working, as well as misconceptions about radiation therapy, such as concerns about emitting radiation to others.
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“Our study suggests that a survey administered prior to radiation oncology consultation can reveal patients’ primary concerns which could promote a more patient-centered discussion that addresses specific concerns and involves appropriate services to help the patient,” the authors wrote.”
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