I’m doing chemo and I have intense food cravings and aversions. Help!
It’s always important to listen to your body. But during chemo, it’s really important to listen to your body, including what it wants to eat. Of course, select healthy options. But if something you...
View Article10 Great Side Effects from Chemo Treatments
I am on a quest to try and find the positive in even the most challenging of situations. Let’s see if I can find ten positive things about chemotherapy (besides the whole “it’ll save my life hopefully”...
View ArticleI’m getting ready for transplant. I’ve been told that during melphalan, I...
YES! Melphalan can cause severe sores from your mouth down your esophagus. By chomping on ice, you have a great chance of avoiding those sores. It doesn’t sound fun but 30 minutes of ice can help you...
View ArticleI just left my doctor’s office and I can hardly remember anything he said. Help!
Chemo brain is real. It is the condition that refers to a general forgetfulness or inability to focus as a result of chemo medications. Oftentimes, this can be a real concern when visiting your doctor....
View ArticleMyeloma 101: What the heck is a port?
BY LIZZY SMITH I had no idea what a port was until I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2012. A few months later and in preparation of countless infusion appointments, chemo, and two stem...
View ArticleI’m about to start chemo. I know I’ll lose my hair. But what about my...
Many patients will lose their eyelashes and eyebrow during chemo. The good news is that they grow back faster than the hair on your head. We asked one of our “chemo advisors” how she handled her hair...
View ArticleIn The Midst Of Chemo? Here Are Tips For Eating
BY HAILEY KOLTKO One of the best things that you can do for your body during chemotherapy is to eat healthy. Consuming enough protein and calories is essential to healing, though doing so can be a...
View ArticleMyeloma 101: Will I Get Nausea During Treatment And What Can I Do About It?
A frequent concern about preparing for chemotherapy (and myeloma treatment in general) is nausea. Will you experience this side effect? The answer is… maybe. Not everyone does, but many do. And with...
View ArticleThe Anti-Nausea Benefits of Ginger
BY HAILEY KOLTKO Ginger, the delicious Asian spice, has long been the go-to folk remedy for nausea. The centuries long natural medicine has been stirring interest in the scientific world. More and more...
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