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DCIS Isn’t Cancer
DCIS isn’t cancer. I say this because, according to research, more than 98% of DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) patients don’t die of this condition and go on to live long, happy lives. I’m
Continue readingThyroid Cancer- OverDx, OverTx?
Study Suggests Inappropriate Use of Thyroid Ultrasounds “Nearly three quarters of dedicated thyroid ultrasounds don’t identify biopsy-recommended nodules, and over a third don’t
Continue readingCan Revlimid Cause Colds, Infections, Etc.?
Can Revlimid cause colds, infections, etc? Yes. The question below is one of the more commonly asked questons in online MM groups. While there are conventional therapies that can enhance immune function
Continue readingVanquish System kills Prostate Tumors
The Vanquish System kills Prostate Tumors according to the article linked below. But it is way too early to place the Vanquish Water Vapor Ablation System alongside other prostate cancer focal therapies,
Continue readingCardiovascular Aging in Myeloma
Cardiovascular aging in myeloma is a different long-term side effect than both cardiotoxicity and chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. Similar issues, but MM survivors must treat each issue a bit differently. I
Continue readingMyeloma Diagnosis – A How-To Guide
“If the doctor gives you a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis during your appointment and you don’t understand what it is or if you have any questions at al, feel free to ask additional questions…” The
Continue readingMyeloma Chemotherapy Side Effects are Cumulative?
Are myeloma chemotherapy side effects cumulative? Why? The short answer is that oncology doesn’t really know why. The long answer is that oncology has many theories, but like many aspects of managing
Continue readingLung Cancer and Astragalus?
Lung cancer and astragalus? Living with my own incurable blood cancer, multiple myeloma, as well as many treatment-induced side effects, my lament is “I wish I knew then what I know now.” I
Continue readingShould Breast Cancer Survivors Drink Alcohol?
Should breast cancer survivors drink alcohol? I ask myself this question almost daily. Why? Because I’m a cancer survivor who drank too much alcohol, stopped completely, and have been able to drink
Continue readingAstragalus Enhances Immunotherapy?
According to research, astragalus enhances immunotherapy. Cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy can use adjunct therapy that can potentially enhance efficacy while reducing toxicity. According to the
Continue readingLung Cancer, Keytruda, and your Gut Microbiome
How are lung cancer, Keytruda, and your gut microbiome related? To be clear, immunotherapy regimens such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) can be effective therapies for lung cancer patients. The research linked
Continue readingPembrolizumab/Keytruda helps Melanoma?
According to the research linked below, Pembrolizumab/Keytruda helps melanoma patients. Actually, Keytruda is associated with long-term survival for 1 in 5 heavily pretreated melanoma patients. Not a great statistic… “This
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