What is multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the plasma cells in blood. Plasma cells work to protect the body from infection by making proteins called antibodies, which attack and help kill germs. When plasma cells grow out of control …

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Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells are found in the bone marrow. In multiple myeloma, plasma cells grow out of control in the bone marrow, causing bone and kidney damage and suppression of the …

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Multiple myeloma is a malignant tumour of a type of white blood cell (the plasma cell). Blood cells of all types are made in the bone marrow, which in adults occupies the central position of bones such as the vertebrae, ribs, pelvis and sku…

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What are the guideline levels for light chains in multiple myeloma patients?

Q: My mom has multiple myeloma. Her doctor has told her that her light chains have gone up from 149 to 238. We know this is not good news. Most staging guidelines say high or low light chains. Does anyone know what is considered high or what is considered low?

A: Free Kappa3.30-19.40 (mg/L)Free Lambda5.71-26.30 (mg/L) Kappa/Lambda ratio0.26-1.65These are the normal ranges.

Why is the total plasma protein increased in patients suffering from multiple myeloma?

Q: Also, how is the liver affected by multiple myeloma?

A: Myelomas are made of neoplastic plasma cells. These plasma cells make immunoglubulins (a type of proteins). Those immunoglobulins contribute to the total plasma protein, thus increasing it.

A family member has multiple myeloma and I was wondering what herbs or spices could help?

Q: My Mother was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma just before Christmas. There are 3 stages and she’s at stage 2. Which mans Chemo pills everyday. She’s weak and I’d really like to know if thee is anything out there(natural) that might help.

A: This is the free alternative to chemotherapy for cancer patients.Do it and you will know from the future test results.You can also do it alongside any medical treatment.Cancer hates oxygen and cannot live in a high-oxygen environment.If you want to supplement the medical treatment you receive(or not receive) with some alternative therapy then this is for you. You need to help your body to build up your immune system.The breathing exercises – pranayam is a holistic approach creating extra oxygen supply in the body and will slowly help with the health problem.Do the pranayam to see the benefits.Build up your timing slowly and after four weeks at the suggested maximum duration you will start to notice benefits gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy,stop and resume later.What is known: pranayam helps the body heal itself. How it works in the body is not known – but people may build their own theory. You have to do it yourself for your benefit.The small print: Keep doing pranayam after you are better for minimum 30 minutes a day for rest of life to maintain health.People who have been treated successfully, should do pranayam as well, as there is a chance of recurrence. The pranayam techniques:Bhastrika – Take a long deep breath into the lungs(chest not tummy) via the nose and then completely breathe out through the nose.Duration upto 5 minutes.Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently. Anulom Vilom – Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril then – close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.This is one cycle of anulom vilom.Repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day). You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.Bhramri Pranayam -Close eyes. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three fingers on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in through nose. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.Duration : 5 to 10 timesOnly by doing you will benefit and will feel good that you can do something to help the body.Copy and print this to improve your technique and stay focused.This is simplified pranayam for everyone and you do not have to go to classes to learn. This is for life, unlike short term classes where you do it in the class then stop when classes are over.