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What is cancer “Remission”?

What does the term “remission” mean to cancer patients? I ask this because people who live with my cancer, multiple myeloma, are in and out of remission for their entire lives. The technical

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The Latest Breakthroughs in Cancer Research: A Hopeful Future for Patients

Cancer is still a leading cause of death, but scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat and prevent the disease. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most promising breakthroughs

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Fasting Enhances Breast Cancer Chemotherapy, QOL

“…periodic fasting or fasting-mimicking diet techniques (short-term fasting) could become a tool in the arsenal to fight a variety of cancers.” At the outset, I must state that this blog

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Cancer Survivor suicide, depression…

“Patients undergoing cancer surgery have an increased risk of suicide compared with the general population, according to research published in JAMA Oncology…” Yes, a cancer diagnosis

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New Guideline for Surveillance of Gynecologic Cancers

This article provides important information regarding up to date recommendations from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology as to guidelines for the surveillance of gynecologic cancers: &n...

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Breast Cancer: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk

Over the course of a lifetime, there are many factors that can influence your risk of breast cancer. While you can’t change some factors, such as family history and aging, you can lower your breast

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Anti-angiogenesis Extends Cervical Cancer Survival

“This study was done to identify a therapeutic option (for cervical cancer) that was tolerable and would lead to improved survival and, in some cases, cures.” The article linked and excerpted established

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Prevent Oral Mucositis in Nasopharyngeal Cancer

“For the first time, this study indicated that the probiotic combination had significantly enhanced the immunity of patients, reduced oral mucositis… Oral mucositis (OM) is what I call a “Rodney

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Omega 3’s- Breast Cancer Prevention

“What’s important is that we have proven that omega-3s are the driving force in reducing Breast Cancer risk and not something else” I used the word prevention in the headline because

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Conventional vs. Non-Conventional Cancer Therapies

My experience has taught me that cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers must learn about both conventional and non-conventional cancer therapies… Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers really

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Artemisinin as cancer therapy- Myeloma, Liver, and Melanoma

“Artemisinin (ART) is a chemical compound extracted from the wormwood plant, Artemisia annua L. It has been shown to selectively kill cancer cells in vitro and retard the growth of implanted fibrosarcoma

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Myeloma- Trust Cancer Research?

Research? You were told that a multiple myeloma diagnosis meant that you could live 5-7 years. Consider thinking outside the conventional therapy box… I received my multiple myeloma diagnosis in

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