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I am in remission for mm. I have a sweet tooth and love candy, cookies and cake. How will that effect me

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Somerset, PA
April 5, 2025
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Watch funny movies, videos laughter is the best medicine and gets oxygen into your cells.

April 15, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

All cells in our body survive on glucose. It's important to limit sugary foods because they make us gain weight, which isn't good for our overall health. Plus, we won't eat the foods we need to be eating. Like vegetables, lean protein, etc.

April 15, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Cancer cells feed on sugar, iron love acidic and low oxygen environment best to avoid sweets!
Eat alkaline foods exercise and do breathing exercises to get more oxygen into your cells.

April 15, 2025
MyMyelomaTeam

While being in remission is wonderful news, it's important to focus on making healthy choices that promote your overall well-being and help maintain your remission status. While occasional treats are okay, excessive sugar consumption should be avoided during multiple myeloma treatment and remission.

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While being in remission is wonderful news, it's important to focus on making healthy choices that promote your overall well-being and help maintain your remission status. While occasional treats are okay, excessive sugar consumption should be avoided during multiple myeloma treatment and remission.

Instead of completely indulging your sweet tooth, try focusing on balanced nutrition and moderation. Excessive sugar intake could potentially compromise your immune system and overall health maintenance. Remember that staying in remission requires ongoing attention to your health. Regular check-ups and maintaining healthy lifestyle choices are important since even during remission, it's crucial to keep your body as healthy as possible. If you're concerned about your diet, consider discussing specific nutritional guidelines with your oncologist who can provide personalized recommendations based on your individual health status.

April 5, 2025

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