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Myeloma Clinical Trials for RR/MM Yes or No?

“we need more data from randomized clinical trials before resorting to highly intense therapy that is more toxic and unlikely to lead to a cure outside the setting of a clinical trial…” Hello

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Collagen-Skin, Muscle, Joint, Brain and Heart Health

“In 2018, thanks in part to a small but growing body of evidence suggesting it (collagen) can improve skin, ease arthritis symptoms, promote wound healing, and fend off muscle wasting,” Nutritional

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Ballooning Myeloma Survivor population in the U.S.

Multiple Myeloma Cancer Coaching- “Patients diagnosed with MM will likely have co morbid conditions that need to be managed,,, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that more people are

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Alzheimer’s Therapies

Recent research has also reported that curcumin ameliorates cognitive decline and improves synaptic functions in mouse models of AD. Is Alzheimer’s or dementia in my future? I’m a long-term

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Myeloma Symptom- Kidney Damage- Natural Detox Therapies

“In many cases, a kidney cleanse will integrate herbs, vitamins, and minerals into a whole-foods-based diet designed to flush out the kidneys.” Kidney damage is a common multiple myeloma symptom.

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Multiple Myeloma Therapy- Sleep Quality over Quantity

“Specifically, sleep disturbance is intensified for individuals living with multiple myeloma when physical symptom burden is accompanied by distress.” Some the most common lifestyle therapies

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Myeloma- IVC, IV Peroxide, Ozone w/ Bortezomib?

“Combined curcumin and PS-341 (Bortezomib)  treatment has been reported to enhance cytotoxicity and minimize adverse effects through ERK and p38MAPK mechanisms in human multiple myeloma cells…” I

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Myeloma Symptoms, Side Effects- Magnesium

“In regard to cancer, magnesium intake has been associated with the incidence of some cancers and has been studied as a protective agent against chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.” Does

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Multiple Myeloma Chemotherapy- Heart Damage Increases Over Time

“Given the frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in multiple myeloma patients as well as the cardiotoxicities associated with the different treatment regimens…” First do no harm? Not

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Multiple Myeloma-Vit. D3-improves balance, muscle strength and minimizes falls.

Supplemental vitamin D3 with daily doses of 800 to 1,000 IU consistently demonstrated beneficial effects on strength and balance (and MM). I am a long-term of multiple myeloma (MM). Extensive radiation

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Everything You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines if You Have Cancer

“The COVID-19 virus has claimed the lives of over three million people. Still, many are hopeful that vaccinations will provide widespread relief.” I am a long-term survivor of an incurable

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Myeloma Side Effect- Blood Clots (VTE)

“VTE (blood clots) is common in patients with multiple myeloma receiving IMiDs, and can cause disability, delay or complicate chemotherapy, and—in rare cases—be fatal.” Blood clots can be a multiple

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