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chemotherapy

Wikipedia URL: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemotherapy

This article points to a supplement that may prevent chemo brain. Several things-

1) This study points to n-acetyl cysteine as a preventative before chemotherapy- not to heal chemo brain after chemo therapy (though i supplement with it in hopes of regaining my full brain function )

2)A researcher is quoted in the article saying that chemo brain is experienced for up to two years- I have experienced this side effect for at least 10 years-yes, my chemo brain improved but I still suffer deficits-

Wikipedia URL: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytoxan

I underwent two rounds of cytoxan in September of 1995 after five rounds of VAD failed to put me into complete remission. The main side effect that I developed was irritable bladder syndrome. Urgency to urinate, waking up twice or three times at night to urinate, etc. There is a long term risk of developing bladder cancer.

Wikipedia URL: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antineoplaston

Wikipedia URL: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velcade

Shafer argues that state-licensed, state-mandated, and state-standardized medical practices are at war with the concept of self-ownership, putting your body and your health under the control of state interests

If you're still on the fence about moving away from drugs and medical procedures tailored to empty your pocketbooks at the expense of your health, you might want to review this transcript from a recent talk by author and law professor Butler Shafer.

Shafer argues that state-licensed, state-mandated, and state-standardized medical practices are at war with the concept of self-ownership, putting your body and your health under the control of state interests.

When doctors diagnosed Andrew Colletti with leukemia at age 41, they gave him a 1-in-10 chance of survival

When doctors diagnosed Andrew Colletti with leukemia at age 41, they gave him a 1-in-10 chance of survival. Saving his life would require multiple rounds of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant — and the full-time attention of his wife.

Many cancer patients were confused about prescriptions.

When doctors diagnosed Andrew Colletti with leukemia at age 41, they gave him a 1-in-10 chance of survival. Saving his life would require multiple rounds of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant — and the full-time attention of his wife.

You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma – 10 Things To Do

When I was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1994, I wish that I had read the article below before I doing anything else. The article below, "You've Just Been Diagnosed..." is written by the multiple myeloma survivor who edits the mma listserv, Chris Hollyer, a knowledgeable, warm and genuinely helpful person who has experienced a great deal and who is a tremendous resource.