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Drugs that Damage Myeloma patients’ gut health
A growing number of studies cite the gut microbiome as being important to the immune system of multiple myeloma patients. The study below lists drugs that can damage MM patients’ gut health. If a
Continue readingMGUS and Diabetes? Get GLP-1 RA
Have you been diagnosed with both MGUS and diabetes? If so, GLP-1 RA use could lower your risk of cardiovascular events. I am a long-term myeloma survivor. I was originally diagnosed with a type of pre-MM.
Continue readingCan Vitamin D Slow Aging?
Can vitamin D slow aging? Yes, according to the research linked below. FYI, my purpose in writing this post is NOT to highlight some anti-aging therapy. The two reasons for writing this post are: Bring
Continue readingMyeloma Fatigue, Mood, Immune Therapy?
Myeloma fatigue, mood, and immune therapy? All at the same time with one single therapy? How can that be??? A diagnosis of multiple myeloma can bring physical side effects such as fatigue and a weakened
Continue readingMyeloma- Quantity or Quality of Life?
Myeloma- Quantity or Quality of Life? Most newly diagnosed myeloma patients (NDMM) will say that living longer is their priority. That’s what I said when I was first diagnosed. The challenge is that
Continue readingBlood clots Underreported- Myeloma?
According to the study linked below, blood clots are underreported in cancer clinical trials. Myeloma patients have to ask themselves if the study below applies to myeloma clinical trials, too. Blood clots
Continue readingEnhancing CAR-T Cell Therapy
A growing number of studies talk about enhancing CAR-T cell therapy. In fact, CAR-T cell therapy has provided a viable therapy to relapsed, refractory MM patients. Unfortunately, as the article below explains,
Continue readingMRD for Myeloma- Pros and Cons
What is MRD for Myeloma? What are the pros and cons of measurable residual disease? First and foremost, let me say as a long-term MM survivor struggling with long-term and late-stage side effects, I am
Continue readingAnother Mucositis Therapy for Myeloma
Add a new mucositis therapy for myeloma patients undergoing chemotherapy. I won’t blame you if you think the six posts about mucositis therapies linked below are extreme coverage of the topic. Keep
Continue readingChemoBrain, Cardiotoxicity and Gut Microbiota
How are chemobrain, cardiotoxicity, and gut microbiota, aka gut health, connected? Below is more evidence of the benefits of myeloma patients enhancing their gut health. I am a long-term survivor of an
Continue readingDiet to Reduce Joint Pain
A diet to reduce joint pain focuses on foods that lower inflammation. Many of the foods discussed below are also good for your gut health, which, according to research, can improve your immune system. While
Continue readingIs Myeloma Causing Depression?
Is your myeloma causing depression and anxiety? Speaking as a long-term MM survivor myself, the remissions, relapses, and side effects do a number on my emotions. According to the study linked below, more
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