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Preventive MRI- Pros and Cons
Will a preventive MRI save your life? Or do more harm than good? Or maybe you will spend $2500.oo on peace-of-mind. What is a preventive MRI? A preventive full body MRI refers to a comprehensive magnetic
Continue readingCan Radiation/Imaging Cause Myeloma?
Can radiation from imaging cause myeloma? This question was posed in a Facebook group that I belong to. Not being sure enough of the answer to post a reply, I decided to research the issue and write
Continue readingReduced Mobility = Increased Mortality
Reduced mobility might seem like it is not a big deal for cancer survivors. After all, we’re talking about cancer, right? I mean, we are fighting for our lives. Fatigue, nausea, constipation/diarrhea,
Continue readingChemotherapy-induced Cardiotoxicity-
Early detection of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is crucial in order to prevent irreversible cardiac dysfunction, which occurs in more than one third of patients “Early detection is crucial…”
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnosis – A How-To Guide
“If the doctor gives you a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis during your appointment and you don’t understand what it is or if you have any questions at al, feel free to ask additional questions…” The
Continue readingMyeloma- Hypercalcemia
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute estimates that around 25 percent of people diagnosed with multiple myeloma will develop hypercalcemia as an ongoing complication… It is commonly understood that multiple
Continue readingMyeloma- Xerostomia-Dry Mouth
“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 readingBlack Raspberries- Barrett’s Esophagus?
In particular, animal models of esophageal cancer have suggested that black raspberries can decrease markers of oxidative stress and DNA damage…” Twenty-plus years living with an incurable
Continue readingGreen Tea – Stroke Prevention
higher consumption of green tea (GTE) has been associated with a lower prevalence of cognitive impairment in older adults, less Coronary Artery Disease, ischemic stroke reduction, reduced risk of certain
Continue readingMyeloma – Low Dose, Metronomic
“Metronomic Therapy-Our goal is to significantly reduce tumors, slow or stop their regrowth, and allow a person’s body and immune system time to recover its health and natural abilities to
Continue readingSoft-tissue Sarcoma – Wrist Drop Syndrome
David- I was diagnosed with a soft-tissue sarcoma in my left arm five years ago. My cancer recovery is going well, sounds like yours is too. My treatment included: tumor resection, chemotherapy, and
Continue readingGreen Tea – Aging
Among the many supplements and functional foods that are becoming more recognized in the medical community and the western diet, one of them is green tea. Much like fish oil, green tea has been shown to
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