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Curcumin Reduces Hypertension
Therefore, curcumin is considered to be a new therapeutic candidate for cardiovascular disease, including idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension… The article linked and excerpted below is talking
Continue readingPlasmacytoma- Extramedullary? Suprasellar?
“Overall survival rate was 74% at follow-up (median 12 months), with 18% having parasellar recurrences and 38% progressing to systemic MM after presentation of a solitary plasmacytoma (median 3
Continue readingGastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound
When Is Gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Necessary for a Newly Diagnosed Cancer of the Esophagus, Stomach, Colon, or Pancreas? If you have been diagnosed with either Esophageal, Stomach, Colon,
Continue readingMyeloma Survivor Diet –
A multiple myeloma survivor nutrition goals are-Body, blood, bone, heart, and brain health. And a diet that I can stick to for years to come… As a long-term multiple myeloma survivor, my main concern
Continue readingSmoldering Multiple Myeloma-
Smoldering multiple myeloma is an intermediate stage between MGUS and myeloma and is associated with a higher risk of progression of approximately 10% year. Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM) is a term
Continue readingMyeloma Side Effects- Denosumab- ONJ-
“Conclusions: Denosumab combined with risk factors such as dental extraction, poor oral hygiene, use of removable apparatus, and chemotherapy may favor the development of ONJ.” Osteonecrosis
Continue readingSmoldering Multiple Myeloma- First Steps?
“We’ve seen data before by the Mayo Clinic and the University of North Carolina showing that multiple myeloma patients who are seen by a myeloma specialist live longer…” Hi David- I
Continue readingCranberries- Heart, Brain, Bladder, Immune Health
“Researchers have found that eating cranberries could improve brain health, ward off dementia, and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol…” If you’re here, reading posts on PeopleBeatingCancer,
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Therapy- Melatonin
“Melatonin (MEL), the main hormone produced by the pineal gland, seems to exert antineoplastic activity both in vitro and in vivo. A restless night’s sleep is an all-to-common side effect of
Continue readingAtrial Fibrillation Caused by Idarubicin-
In the subgroup analyses, an inverse association between green tea consumption and risk of stroke was identified among younger, non-hypertensive, and non-diabetic men. Higher consumption of green tea was
Continue readingPrognosis/Treatment for Young Myeloma Patient
“Cure vs control is debated because the strategies currently being tested are not truly curative but rather are intended to maximize response rates in the hope that they will translate into an operational
Continue readingAnterior Cervical Spine Surgery (ACSS), Radiation & Difficulty Swallowing/Dysphagia
“They include xerostomia, dysgeusia, fibrosis, lymphedema, dysphagia, dental caries, osteoradionecrosis, hearing loss, neuropathy, and changes in voice quality.” I underwent anterior cervical
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