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Search Results for: Blood Cancer
Chemo-induced DVT aka blood clot
“Five to 25 percent of cancer patients (particularly those with metastatic disease) get blood clots. Not all of them go on to wreak havoc, but many do result in hospitalizations, pain and suffering, and
Continue readingGarlic Kills Breast Cancer
I found the following article while researching garlic as a possible supplement for reducing blood clots. It is an Egyptian study that shows a garlic constituent (DATS) "might offer a novel
Continue readingAYA Survivors Face Real Risk of More Cancer
“...researchers observed what they called “a steep increase” in the incidence of solid tumors among these survivors (AYA) more than 15 years after completion of cancer therapy I don’t know
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma-10 Mind-Body Cancer Therapies Better than Chemo-
I have come to believe that my mental health is just as important as my physical health in managing my multiple myeloma. The links below show the studies that cite how important mind-body therapies are
Continue readingBisphosphonates Reduce the Risk of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
This is one of two recent studies investigating whether or not the use of bisphosphonate drugs such as might lead to a lower incidence of breast cancer. Both studies are interesting, but they reach
Continue readingThick blood, ESR Rate, Blood Clot
“Multiple myeloma is associated with a significant risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE-blood clot), causing substantial levels of morbidity and mortality.” Thick blood, documented by a high
Continue readingFrankincense Oil- Bladder Cancer Cells
Comprehensive gene expression analysis confirmed that frankincense oil activates genes that are responsible for cell cycle arrest, cell growth suppression, and apoptosis in bladder cancer cells If you
Continue readingPre-Surgery Immunotherapy- HPV- Head and Neck Cancer
Two doses of nivolumab given about 1 month prior to surgery are well tolerated and reduces tumor size in about half of patients with squamous cell head and neck cancer If you have been diagnosed with head
Continue readingCancer Therapy + Cardiotoxicity = Heart Damage, Death
“Cardiotoxicity is a well-established complication of multiple chemotherapeutic agents. Cardiotoxicity related to chemotherapy can occur in many ways…” Many FDA approved, safe and effective
Continue readingRe-Sensitize, Enhance Sensitivity of Lung Cancer to Chemotherapy
Curcumin sensitizes lung cancer (LC) to cisplatin, disulfiram re-sensitizes lung cancer to cisplatin- both non-conventional therapies increase the efficacy of lung cancer to cisplatin… Einstein supposedly
Continue readingColorectal Cancer-Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Bevacizumab (avastin) was approved by the FDA in February 2004 for use in metastatic colorectal cancer when used with standard chemotherapy treatment (as first-line treatment)… The article linked
Continue readingLung Cancer Metastasized to Brain- Pencil Proton Therapy?
So I signed up to undergo 28 separate daily treatments with Pencil Proton Therapy for my brain tumor. I will receive a total of 50 Grays after all the treatments are completed. Hi David: Thanks for your
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