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So many people will tell you that having a health scare is a blessing in disguise.If you were to say to them that they could back a couple of years before their health scare and ask themselves if they would like to change the future events, you can bet that they would say yes!We welcome …
For an autologous stem cell transplant, the patient’s own stem cells are removed from his or her bone marrow or peripheral blood before the transplant. The cells are stored until they are needed for the transplant. Then, the person with myeloma gets treatment such as high-dose chemotherapy, sometimes with radiation, to kill the cancer cells. …
Blood tests are an important way to diagnose and monitor myeloma. Tests on your blood will include:•Serum protein electrophoresis – This measures the amount of abnormal antibodies (paraproteins) in the blood. It is the main blood test used to diagnose myeloma.•Full blood count – This measures the levels of white blood cells, red blood cells and …
So many think that when you have chemotherapy, you lose weight. I myself was looking forward to this part. But it didn’t come. Instead, 15 kilos came. I remember asking the doctors why I was putting on so much weight when I was eating the same. They had no idea!! I even spoke to the …
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Loss of libido during cancer is common for men and women. Some of it can be caused by the treatment you are taking. It’s very important to communicate with your gynaecologists and doctor during the treatment, because the treatment they will give you can depend on your age.Clinical Menopause Women who have been induced into …
Losing a part of your body is not easy. Some people advise you to focus on your inner self and to think of your body as just an envelope. Although this is true, it is still difficult when a part of your identity has been taken away. I love my hair today, but I used …
Osteoporosis is a disease where increased bone weakness increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly. Bones that commonly break include the vertebrae in the spine, the bones of the forearm, and the hip. Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms. Bones may weaken to such a …
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The name’s etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγκος (ónkos), meaning “tumor”, “volume” or “mass” and the word λόγος (logos), meaning “study”The three components which have improved survival in cancer are:Prevention – by reduction of risk …
Chemotherapy (often abbreviated to chemo and sometimes CTX or CTx) is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents) as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy may be given with a curative intent (which almost always involves combinations of drugs), or it may aim to prolong life or …
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