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6 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 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 readingAnti-Myeloma benefits of Frequent, Moderate Exercise
“The main reason why I exercise now is because I got in the habit of going to the gym. My daily trip to the gym is just that- it’s a part of my day. It’s a habit… According to the PeopleBeatingCancer
Continue readingChemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy- Myeloma
“This issue of adverse effects in (MM) survivors goes beyond peripheral neuropathy. There are other effects that need to be considered while patients are making treatment decisions.” I am a
Continue readingClinical Trials for Low-dose Lenalidomide (Revlimid) are Inaccurate
“Clinical trials are the driving force behind most oncology discoveries and FDA approvals; however, strict eligibility criteria restrict many patients from participating, potentially leaving out
Continue readingCardiac Rehab-Lower Blood Pressure-Nattokinase- Non-toxic, Inexpensive Therapy
“…These findings suggest that increased intake of nattokinase may play an important role in preventing and treating hypertension.” I developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from aggressive
Continue readingCatheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation-How long does it last?
“sinus rhythm was achieved in 58% of atrial fibrillation patients after a single procedure, 8% of whom were on antiarrhythmic medications, and in 88% of patients after multiple procedures…” Is
Continue readingAnti-Inflammatories Improve Antidepressant Treatment
“Certain anti-inflammatory drugs improved antidepressant treatment effects and depression symptoms without increasing risk for adverse events… The first article linked and excerpted below cites
Continue readingCardiotoxicity of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Death resulting from cardiotoxicity of checkpoint inhibitors- myocarditis, pericardial disease, and vasculitis was reported to occur in 50%, 21%, and 6% of patients, respectively. There are short, long-term
Continue readingExercise vs. Drugs to Lower Blood Pressure?
“Exercise can lower blood pressure and reduce visceral body fat at least as effectively as many common prescription drugs, two new reviews report.” Chemotherapy can increase your blood pressure.
Continue readingPost-Radiation Sarcoma- Living in Fear
“Complications that arise from Post-Radiation Sarcoma are those seen with other soft-tissue and bone tumors, such as pathologic fractures, hemorrhage, metastases, and local complications due to direct
Continue readingLow-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Improved Cerebral Blood Flow- Brain Health
In both models, the LIPUS therapy markedly ameliorated cognitive impairments associated with improved cerebral blood flow (CBF). “Cerebral blood flow” is an elegant sounding phrase, don’t
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