Knowing your risk factors can be a game changer in preventing multiple myeloma, a cancer that starts in plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) and can accumulate in the bone marrow. Key factors to look out for: • Age: The older we get, particularly past 65, the higher the risk. • Gender: Men are slightly more prone to develop it. • Family: A family member with myeloma raises your risk. • Radiation: If you’ve had radiation therapy before, it can increase your risk. Awareness of these key factors can help you take the right steps early. DHR Health Oncology Institute is by your side, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Do you have questions or need more information? Just give us a call at 956-362-2250, or visit our website at https://loom.ly/slR96os. #DHRHealth #Health #DHRFightsCancer #CancerPrevention #RGV
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Robert Goldman MD, DO, PhD Worldhealth.net A new study shows that older prostate cancer patients in the U.S. are increasingly over-treated. Many undergo aggressive treatments with significant side effects that reduce quality of life without extending lifespan, despite not having the life expectancy to benefit from such treatments. #antiaging #aging #men #menshealth #prostatecancer #cancertreatment #regenerativemedicine #medicine #clinicalresearch https://lnkd.in/gxW-J-72
Cedars Sinai study questions aggressive prostate cancer treatment for some men
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Checking womb condition could curb cancer risk, study shows https://lnkd.in/ewUXw_2G
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🧠 Could Vortioxetine Be the Key to Beating Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and deadly brain tumors, with limited effective treatment options. But there’s new hope through drug repurposing—leveraging existing medications to combat GBM in innovative ways. One standout candidate? Vortioxetine, a multimodal antidepressant. Key Highlights: • Vortioxetine vs. GBM: This antidepressant is showing potent anti-tumor effects against GBM—inducing cell death, halting tumor growth, and enhancing chemotherapy effectiveness, particularly with temozolomide. How It Works: Targets Serotonin Receptors: Modulates key serotonin pathways that intersect with glioblastoma growth. Induces Apoptosis: Promotes programmed cell death in GBM cells. Enhances Standard Treatments: Increases the sensitivity of GBM cells to radiation and chemotherapy, offering a synergistic boost to traditional treatments. More Than a Mood Booster: Vortioxetine could offer a dual benefit for GBM patients who may also experience mood disorders, supporting mental health while fighting cancer. Why Drug Repurposing Matters: Repurposing can fast-track access to promising treatments, offering new hope to patients facing tough-to-treat cancers like GBM. ➡️ Curious about the future of cancer care? Visit Off-ScriptRX through the link in my bio to read more on our blog and explore these groundbreaking insights! Supporting Evidence: Lee, S., et al. (2024) High-throughput identification of repurposable neuroactive drugs with potent anti-glioblastoma activity. Nature Medicine. https://lnkd.in/g8a-dG7e. #Glioblastoma #BrainCancer #DrugRepurposing #Vortioxetine #CancerResearch #IntegrativeOncology #NeuroOncology #CancerAwareness #HopeForCancer #MedicalInnovation #BrainTumorAwareness #HealingJourney #CancerFighter #CuttingEdgeMedicine #HolisticHealth #LinkedInHealth
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Oncology researcher| Healthcare | Professor Universitário | Translating evidence to practice
Publication Alert 🔥 Key findings 1. Myosteatosis is prevalent in individuals with gynecological cancer before treatment. 2. Gynecological cancer patients with myosteatosis tend to be older. 3. The Timed Up and Go test was sensitive for predicting myostetosis in gynecological cancer survivors. 3. Early assessment of muscle function and quality is required to rapidly refer patients and start rehabilitation prior to treatment. #ginecologicalcancer #myosteatosis #physicalfunction
Assessment of myosteatosis and functionality in pretreatment gynecological cancer patients - Supportive Care in Cancer
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#PaperoftheDay: "Frailty and pre-frailty associated with long-term diminished physical performance and quality of life in breast cancer and hematopoietic cell transplant survivors" DOI ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gsXTiPph #frailty #aging #research #openaccess #peerreview #publishing
Frailty and pre-frailty associated with long-term diminished physical performance and quality of life in breast cancer and hematopoietic cell transplant survivors | Aging
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Committee Member at American Urological Association New Technologies and Imaging Committee
My philosophy, as a physician, is to do whatever I can to preserve both quality and length of life. #Focalblatepro; #Urodocs; #FocaltherapyProstate
some insights into QoL for men following prostate cancer. not surprisingly, better QoL was associated with holistic, whole-person care #prostatecancer #cancertreatment #cancersurvivorship #menshealth
Prostate Cancer Survivorship and Global Health-Related Quality of Life
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