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The 7 Best Evidence-Based Therapies for Chemobrain

The 7 Best Evidence-Based Therapies for Chemobrain. Looking for evidence-based treatments for chemobrain? Learn about the seven therapies with the strongest research for improving memory, concentration,

BrainHQ for Cancer Survivors: Can Brain Training Improve Chemobrain?

BrainHQ for Cancer Survivors: Can Brain Training Improve Chemobrain? Can BrainHQ improve chemobrain? Learn what the research says about cognitive training, memory, attention, and processing speed after

Chemotherapy-Induced Constipation and Diarrhea

Chemotherapy-Induced Constipation and Diarrhea: Causes, Prevention, and Evidence-Based Relief. Chemotherapy often causes constipation and diarrhea. Learn why these side effects occur and 10 evidence-based

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Experiences, Therapies

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Experiences, Therapies- Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects up to 70% of cancer patients. Learn causes, symptoms, long-term risks, and

Cardiovascular Disease After Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease After Cancer: What Survivors Need to Know. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in early 1994. I underwent several different cardiotoxic chemotherapy regimens over the next couple

Chemotherapy-induced Gastrointestinal Injury

Chemotherapy-induced Gastrointestinal Injury has complicated my life for years. Unfortunately, I underwent six months of aggressive induction chemotherapies followed by two courses of high-dose cytoxan

Chemotherapy Hypersensitivity Reactions: Symptoms, Risks and Treatment

Myeloma Survivor- Heart Failure-

According to the studies below, long-term (multiple myeloma) cancer survivors have a higher risk of mortality. A 73% higher risk.  I am a long-term multiple myeloma survivor.  Long-story short, cardiotoxic,

Chemobrain – Prevent, Heal

“This is the first study that puts chemobrain on a sound scientific footing, in terms of neurobiology and cellular biology.” After years of denials, excuses and stalling from conventional oncology

Do Cannabinoids Help Neuropathy?

Do Cannabinoids Help Neuropathy? Yes, but only in specific ways. Ways that should be understood by cancer patients who live with this debilitating chemotherapy-induced side effect. Which Cannabinoid is

ChemoBrain, Cardiotoxicity and Gut Microbiota

How are chemobrain, cardiotoxicity, and gut microbiota, aka gut health, connected? Below is more evidence of the benefits of myeloma patients enhancing their gut health. I am a long-term survivor of an

Chemotherapy – Healing My Chemo brain

Is it possible for cancer patients to heal chemo brain? I believe it is. It does take time and effort. But the outcome is worth it. “She (the nurse) told me I had what’s known as cancer-related