Tag Archives for " Multiple Myeloma "

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

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

Chemotherapy- Hypersensitivity, Side Effects?

Myeloma Diagnosis – A How-To Guide

“If the doctor gives you a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis during your appointment and you don’t understand what it is or if you have any questions at al, feel free to ask additional questions…” The

Myeloma- Evidence-based Medicine

“In medicine, the term “evidence-based” causes more arguments than you might expect…Everyone is a bit right here, and everyone is a bit wrong… It’s the old guard versus the new.

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,

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

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

Myeloma Diagnosis?!

Myeloma research? You were told that a multiple myeloma diagnosis meant that you could live 8-10  years. Consider thinking outside the conventional therapy box… I received my myeloma diagnosis in