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Myeloma and Infection!?
What’s the deal with myeloma and infection??? Almost half of all myeloma patients die, not from their myeloma, but from infection? The video linked below will explain this issue better than I can.
Continue readingHeart Failure – Myeloma Symptom, Side Effect-
“MM can cause cardiac comorbidities such as cardiomyopathy and heart failure caused by cardiac amyloidosis and/or anemia. Some of the treatments used in MM can also affect cardiovascular health…” According
Continue readingMGUS- Kidney Health?
“And yes, there is a tiny amount of kidney damage. I’m guessing that your type of monoclonal proteins are damaging your kidney health.” Hello. My name is Brook. I am 42 years old and an
Continue readingStage 3 Myeloma- Chemo, Heavy Side Effects…
“MM is a blood cancer that combines potentially life-threatening symptoms and a series of life-threatening side effects. All at the same time.” “Hi David. I am grateful to have found
Continue readingThick blood, ESR Rate, Blood Clot
“Multiple myeloma is associated with a significant risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE-blood clot), causing substantial levels of morbidity and mortality.” Thick blood, documented by a high
Continue readingMyeloma- Symptoms and Side Effects- Omega-3 Therapy
“Our study suggests that EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) induce selective cytotoxic effects in Multiple Myeloma and increase sensitivity to Velcade (bortezomib).” Multiple myeloma, the blood
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma and Blood Clots: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Multiple Myeloma and Blood Clots: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention. Multiple myeloma and chemotherapy increase the risk of dangerous blood clots (DVT/VTE). Learn symptoms, causes, prevention strategies,
Continue readingWhat Does CRAB Mean In Multiple Myeloma?
“Most patients with MM present with signs or symptoms related to the infiltration of plasma cells into the bone or other organs or to kidney damage from excess light chains. (CRAB)” Explanation
Continue readingLight Chain Myeloma- Evidence-based, Non-Toxic Therapies
“A literature review (Light Chain Multiple Myeloma) revealed bone pain and renal failure as the most common initial sign and symptoms while…” Dear David- Are you familiar with light
Continue readingTreating Multiple Myeloma-Induced Acute Kidney Damage (AKI)-
Both MYRE studies (of MM-induced AKI) remind us that more aggressive therapy is not synonymous with medical benefit. Acute Kidney Injury is both a symptom as well as side effect of Multiple Myeloma patients
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma- Vitamin D3
“Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced overall survival for patients with multiple myeloma (MM)…Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly recognized in association with autoimmune and
Continue reading“Please Tell Me The Best Multiple Myeloma Supplements…”
“The challenge for those newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma patients that achieve remission is that the toxicity of those therapies can cause life-threatening side effects to the patient’s blood,
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