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Myeloma Diet in Three Easy Steps

The truth is, a multiple myeloma diet is straightforward. Conventional oncology is often not prepared to counsel multiple myeloma (MM) survivors about long-term MM survivor issues. Nutrition is just not

Myeloma Chemo = Accelerated Aging

“Even decades after treatment, multiple myeloma (MM) survivors tire more easily than people with no history of the disease, according to new research.” Conventional cancer treatement for the

Myeloma – Late Stage Chemobrain?

“These findings parallel observations in studies of (multiple myeloma) survivors with cognitive difficulties (chemobrain). MRI scans of these patients’ brains revealed a condition similar to leukoencephalopathy.” After

End Stage Myeloma- Early Palliative Care

Early Palliative care is NOT end-of-life care for MMers. For the sake of this blog post, the phrase “advance care planning” or “symptom management” makes more sense.  We all think

Myeloma Chemotherapy Kills

“They found that 14 drug trial reports did not include data on SAE s, 22 presented no data on serious events, and two presented no data on deaths (FAE)“ Don’t expect your oncologist to

Myeloma Survivor Diet –

A multiple myeloma survivor nutrition goals are-Body, blood, bone,  heart, and brain health. And a diet that I can stick to for years to come… As a long-term multiple myeloma survivor, my main concern

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,

Most BioAvailable Curcumin Formulas

“Based on a review of these studies, it is evident that better bioavailability of formulated curcumin or the most bioavailable (CU) products is mostly attributed to improved solubility, stability,

End-Stage Myeloma Diagnosis

“Individual meaning-centered psychotherapy (IMCP) significantly improves psychological outcomes and spiritual well-being among patients with advanced cancer (multiple myeloma)… When I went

Myeloma Chemotherapy- Hypersensitivity, Side Effects?

Is Total Protein the same as M-Protein?

You’re being tested for multiple myeloma. Is your total protein result the same as your monoclonal protein/m-spike result? No it’s not. Monoclonal proteins are the type of protein that comes

Surviving Myeloma- Post-Cancer Fear

Today, there are 16.9 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and 64 percent of them are 65 or older. It is estimated that 125,000 of these are surviving MM. I have been living with myeloma since my diagnosis