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Myeloma Chemotherapy- Glutathione Integrates W/ Velcade
We here show that bortezomib-induced cytotoxicity was completely dampened when cells were supplemented with cysteine or its derivative, glutathione (GSH) Hi Cancer Coach- Have you ever heard of this glutathione
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma-Heart Failure from Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Multiple Myeloma-Anticipation of the period of greatest risk and recognition of patients with subclinical myocardial dysfunction may prevent clinical heart failure (HF)- I underwent an autologous stem
Continue readingMyeloma Chemo – Arsenic trioxide/ Vel/ Vit. C/ Dex.?
“Compared to bortezomib/dexamethasone (BD) regimen, arsenic trioxide/bortezomib/ascorbic acid/dexamethasone (ABCD) regimen significantly improved PFS and OS in newly diagnosed patients.” If
Continue readingRadical Multiple Myeloma Remission- Am I Cured?
These were primarily case studies, but there was no information about how the patient managed to survive their cancer (myeloma)… One of the most important things for multiple myeloma survivors to
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnostics- Next-Generation Sequencing
For clinical oncology providers, understanding the potential and the limitations of DNA sequencing (next-generation sequencing) will be crucial for providing genomically driven care in this era of precision
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Chemotherapy- Can Antioxidant Supplements Interfere w/ Chemo?
“Our study suggests that EPA and DHA induce selective cytotoxic effects in MM and increase sensitivity to bortezomib… but curcumin inhibited MM cell growth” Hi David- My 60 year old
Continue readingMyelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Prognosis in MDS is dependent on the particular MDS subtype. Whereas RAEB2 patients have a median overall survival of 9 months, 5q- MDS patients have a median overall survival of nearly 12 years. Dear
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Therapy- The Greek Test & The “miracle cure” Vet Medicine
we cancer patients just don’t know much about untested “miracle cure” therapies. Also, I’m suspect of anything that is called a “miracle cure.” I’m cynical that
Continue readingSauna, Heart Health, Longevity
“Frequenting the sauna appears to be connected to a reduced risk of number of cardiovascular conditions including heart failure and coronary heart disease and ultimately lead to enhanced longevity…” The
Continue readingNon-Surgical Skin Care Procedures in Vancouver
Today, everything is much more simple and, apart from cosmetic surgery, there are numerous non-surgical procedures you can rely on. Let’s check them out. Mirror, mirror, on the wall… Should you find
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Information: Resource: CancerQuest
Cancer Coaching: “CancerQuest was designed to present an overview of both normal and cancer biology…” My name is David Emerson. I am a long-term multiple myeloma survivor and MM coach.
Continue readingPre or Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis- High-Risk Plasmacytoma- PreHabilitation!
Prehabilitation is an evidence-based process that occurs in the time between diagnosis and the start of acute care. The goal is to prepare a patient with multiple myeloma as much as possible…” Hi
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