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Darzelex + VRd @ Induction Increases sCR, MRD for Multiple Myeloma-
“…Darzalex in combination with Revlimid,Velcade and dexamethasone, (VRd), demonstrated a higher percentage of stringent complete response (sCR) among transplant eligible, newly diagnosed
Continue readingC-B-D In Synergy w/ Myeloma
Herein, we also found that the C-B-D and T-H-C combination is able to reduce expression of the β5i subunit as well as to act in synergy with Carfilzomib to increase Myeloma cell death and inhibits cell
Continue readingComplete Remission After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
My latest blood work finally shows normal free light chain levels (they have been below normal) and ratio. No M-spike. I am told that I am in complete remission (CR) from my multiple myeloma. Hi David, I
Continue readingHospitalized for Multiple Myeloma ASCT? Try Yoga-
Hospitalized patients receiving treatment for hematological cancer (MM) were provided a 40-minute individualized yoga therapy session… The key to managing multiple myeloma (MM), especially if you
Continue readingCaregiving A Chronically Ill Patient
Caregiving or assisting someone who is chronically ill can be a draining experience. Regardless of that, there are a lot of people in this world who decide that this is their calling in life Unfortunately,
Continue readingAutologous Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma Explained
Abnormalities in multiple myeloma patients with (4;14) and (14;16) and loss of 17p13 confirmed poor prognosis with (stem cell transplant) high dose therapy. Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT)
Continue readingMyeloma Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
If you work in America you pay for Social Security Disability Insurance. I paid this tax for years before I had any idea of what it was or how important it was I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM)
Continue readingSide-Effects Change Multiple Myeloma Patient Decision-Making…
“… your choices change depending on where you are in your (MM) disease state and what is it that has impacted you (side-effects) along your journey with the disease.” I know side-effects
Continue reading6 Ways You Can Prepare for Cancer Surgery – Both Mentally and Physically
The “C” in Cancer Surgery Stands For Cure Cancer is called the dreaded “C” word, but that is no longer the case. People are becoming empowered to take control of their own odds in beating cancer.
Continue readingEnzyme alpha-1-antitrypsin, MM, Allo SCT, Graft-Vs.-Host Disease (GvHD)
“A natural enzyme derived from human blood plasma showed potential in significantly reducing the effects of graft-vs.-host disease (GvHD), a common and deadly side effect of lifesaving bone marrow
Continue readingAntioxidant Foods to Fight Myeloma
“There are no proven special diets to treat multiple myeloma. However, there are specific nutrition strategies that can be used to treat common symptoms, such as kidney damage and anemia, as well
Continue readingMyeloma-Add Organic Protein to Daily Diet
“In general, your diet will provide enough protein (PRO). However, during cancer (MM) treatment (such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy) your protein requirements may increase” I
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