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Multiple Myeloma Treatment- Control Costs to Improve Your Survival
“However, 5-year survival rates remain below 50% with a single course of drug therapy (for multiple myeloma) costing between $75,000 and $250,000…” A multiple myeloma (MM) diagnosis is
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Side Effects- DVT, VTE aka Blood Clots
It is a well-known fact that chemotherapy can induce endothelial dysfunction and contribute to cardiovascular side effects (in MM), with both venous and arterial thromboembolism (blood clot) associated
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Patients- Five Steps for Control
Multiple Myeloma Patients and Survivors Must Learn about both Conventional and Non-Conventional Therapies in Order to Manage Their Cancers Successfully Kathy Giusti, fellow long term multiple myeloma patient
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma End-stage? Step-Father relapsed again
“I mentioned to the doctor about complementary therapies for multiple myeloma and he said if they would work they would be using them in hospitals!” Dear Cancer Coach- as you can imagine there
Continue readingSurviving Myeloma- Aging, Skin Care
“it is indicated that 12 weeks of treatment with a cream containing 5% Alpha Lipoid Acid improves clinical characteristics related to photo ageing of facial skin (side effects) I’ve been
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnosis- MM Survivor Guidance
Cancer coaches though, say hospitals sometimes fall short, which is where they come in. “Hospitals often have limited resources, so when coaches are available to support patients in taking a more active
Continue readingMyeloma, Anti-Aging Therapy, Vitamin D3
“Given the role of vitamin D in calcium absorption and bone metabolism, it is crucial to maintain sufficient levels for multiple myeloma patients because of their high risk of bone-related complications.” I
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Relapse- Hope is the Key
It may be difficult to find hope after a multiple myeloma relapse. I relapsed twice after my diagnosis before I began to look at my incurable blood cancer differently… I don’t think I’d
Continue readingSurviving Multiple Myeloma- Team Effort
“the standard 15 or 20 consultations is just not enough, in that patients don’t necessarily get all the information or even are able to digest all the (MM) information when they’re there
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma – Resveratrol enhance Adiamycin Efficacy, Reduce Toxicity
“Resveratrol and quercetin, two polyphenols that have been widely studied for their health properties, may soon become the basis of an important new advance in cancer treatment, primarily by improving
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Chemotherapy Treatments Tips & Tricks
Yet there are many tips that don’t often make their way into those conversations (about MM chemotherapy treatments), and if they do, you’ll likely have more questions when you get back home… You
Continue readingHow to Prepare Your House for a Family Member in Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer patients. The treatment itself is very effective in treating different types of cancer, but it is not without its side effects. In many cases, the side effects
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