Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis- Costs, Financial Toxicity, Rationing
The cost of multiple myeloma is almost as debilitating as the cancer itself. Do everything you can to learn about and prepare yourself for the financial toxicity caused by a multiple myeloma diagnosis. When
Continue readingAutologous Stem Cell Transplant- the 76 yr. NDMM Patient-
“Particular care must be taken to minimize toxicities, reducing doses if required, to allow continuation of treatment when appropriate.” Hello David- I was diagnosed in August 2021 with stage
Continue readingMyeloma-Reduce Infection, Long Covid, Death Risk- SARS‑CoV‑2…
“The rate of infection in patients with Multiple Myeloma is much higher than in the general population, with bacterial and viral infections predominating…” Multiple Myeloma (MM) is sometimes
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Chemotherapy- Evidence-Based, Non-Conventional
The National Cancer Institute is working cooperatively with research centers across the U.S. to evaluate its clinical activity in hematologic malignancies… such as multiple myeloma I was diagnosed
Continue readingTreatment of Pancreatic Cancer by Curcumin, Omega-3 fatty Acids and Chemotherapy
Pancreatic cancer BxPC-3 cells were exposed to curcumin, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or combinations of both and analyzed for proliferation and apoptosis. Pancreatic tumor xenografts were established by
Continue readingYoung NDM Myeloma- Longer OS, Shorter LifeSpan-
“Ninety percent of patients received intensive chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant, and 25% of patients had allogeneic stem cell transplant predominantly at time of relapse.” The
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Side Effect- Xerostomia aka Dry Mouth Therapy
“Xerostomia can lead to speech and eating difficulties, halitosis (bad breath), an increase in the number of dental cavities (saliva helps prevent tooth decay), and infections in the mouth, such
Continue readingBurzynski, Antineoplastons, Multiple Myeloma and The Burzynski Breakthrough
Did The Burzynski Breakthrough Doctor and his Controversial Antineoplaston Therapy Cure Me of Multiple Myeloma? That’s what everyone wants to know, right? Did Burzynski and antineoplaston therapy
Continue readingTerrible Cancer Diagnosis, Five Year Survival Rate, Help!
“So how long do I have to live?”…“My oncologist told me that the five-year survival rate for my cancer is 45 percent. What does this actually mean for me?”… A cancer survival rate
Continue readingHeart Failure Rehab w/ Lifestyle Therapies
She suggested several potential reasons why a plant-based diet might be protective against Heart Failure. “Current theories include the effects of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects, which
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