Image Source: FreeImages The word “curable” conjures up images of a happy ending. A glimpse of the future where life will be good again. But what happens when that future is no longer possible? When those expectations are shattered, and the reality is that our illness is terminal? Everyone grieves differently, and the experience…
Read moreThe need for continued surveillance of your cancer diagnosis
Image Source: FreeImages Ongoing monitoring is an important part of your treatment plan. Knowing the status of your disease, keeping track of any new symptoms and testing can all help you stay in-sync with your cancer and manage it as best you can. The type of monitoring you receive will depend on several factors…
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Understanding the Ups and Downs of Myeloma Proteins After Stem Cell Transplant The stem cells in a stem cell transplant (SCT) can cure your secondary myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). But the stemcells may also cause new problems. They may transform into plasma cells and release proteins that can damage tissues, as well as cancerous cells. This…
Read moreWhat are the treatments for post stem cell elevation in myeloma proteins?
Image Source: FreeImages High levels of myeloma protein in the blood plasma and urine could be caused by the growth of a new kidney or by the buildup of proteins that don’t need to be there because they don’t get rid of them fast enough. To get rid of these unneeded proteins, doctors prescribe…
Read more10 questions oncologists wish their patients would ask
Image Source: FreeImages Oncology is a serious disease that can affect anyone. It can also be a scary one for patients and their loved ones. The first step to having a positive view of the situation is to learn as much as you can about the disease, how it is diagnosed, how it will…
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