Happy New Year 2012

Happy New Year 2012

The new year has new beginnings as the weather been very nice till now... fffreezzzing temps in the 20's I know I shouldn;t cry about it and yes it's winter. BURRR!!!These snow people were made last year by my grand daughters-Alexus and britney and there is brit!

MUTIPLE MYLOMA CANCER

Saturday, January 14, 2012

my best friend

hello ? my mom says she is putting me on er blog? i'm wondering what it is?

i'm freezing too! I dislikes the cold so that makes two of us -
suggled under the covers and I watch mom on the computer...

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MAMAJO-JOANN H: STANHOPE, NEW JERSEY, United States; I HAVE MULTIPLE MYELOMA CANCER AND IN REMISSION. I'M GLAD TO WAKE TO THE NEXT MORNING TO HAVE ANOTHER DAY TO ENJOY EVERYTHING I LOVE TO DO. I have 2 children a boy and a girl my son the oldest passed away 2009. My daughter has two girls and pregnate with a boy- Yey!!!!

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MULTIPLE MYLOMA

Multiple Myeloma(Primary Bone Marrow Cancer)DefinitionMultiple myeloma is a relatively rare cancer of the bone marrow. It results from the abnormal growth of plasma cells in the bone marrow. Plasma cells normally produce antibodies. As these abnormal or malignant plasma cells multiply, they produce enormous quantities of abnormal antibodies. These abnormal antibodies accumulate in the blood and urine. As the plasma cell tumor grows, it also destroys the surrounding bone. These events lead to bone pain, kidney damage, and a compromised immune system.Cancer occurs when cells in the body (in this case plasma cells) divide without control or order. Normally, cells divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably when new cells are not needed. A mass of tissue forms, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant tumors, which can invade nearby tissue and can spread to other parts of the body. A benign tumor does not invade or spread. CausesThe cause of multiple myeloma is unknown.Risk FactorsA risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.Risk factors for multiple myeloma include: Age: 50 or olderRace: blackSymptomsSymptoms of early stage multiple myeloma include: Persistent bone pain, often severe. It is most commonly in the back but also in the limbs or ribs.FatigueWhen the disease progresses, symptoms may include: FatigueWeaknessBroken bonesRepeated infectionsNausea and vomitingConstipationDifficulty urinatingAbnormal bleedingHeadacheVisual problemsConfusionDiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Diagnosis is based on: X-rays to check for any damage to bonesBlood and urine tests to check for high levels of antibody proteinsBone marrow aspiration or biopsy—removal of a sample of bone marrow tissue to test for myeloma cells In addition, other blood and urine tests will be ordered to assess the various conditions associated with multiple myeloma including: AnemiaLow levels of other blood cells (white blood cells and platelets)Elevated calcium levels (blood and urine)Evidence of kidney damage and bone destructionTreatmentOnce cancer is found, staging tests are performed to find out if the cancer has spread and, if so, to what extent. While treatment is sometimes capable of slowing the progression of the multiple myeloma, complete remission is rare. Treatment is also important for the control of symptoms. Treatment depends on your symptoms and the stage of your cancer.

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