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Category Archives for Multiple Myeloma
Deep Response to RD for Myeloma
What if NDMM patients could predict a deep response to RD (revlimid/lenalidomide dexamethasone) for myeloma? What if newly diagnosed myeloma patients could take a genetic test for their response to induction
Continue readingSide Effects of Chemoradiation for Myeloma
The list of side effects of chemoradiation for myeloma is potentially long and diverse. I say “long and diverse” because many side effects are common and some are rare. The thing to keep in
Continue readingDexamethasone dose reductions did not impact PFS or OS
Dexamethasone dose reductions did not impact PFS or OS. This is probably the most impactful sentence I have ever written. I say this because no myeloma therapy that I know of has caused more short, long-term
Continue readingLong COVID Paxlovid Vitamins
While the COVID virus is concerning for MM patients, long COVID symptoms can be even more concerning. Anyone living with long COVID symptoms should consider paxlovid and vitamins according to the research
Continue readingT-Cell Fitness and Myeloma
T-cell fitness is critical for myeloma survivors. And, according to the article linked below, continual myeloma treatments can exhaust t-cells. So what’s a MM survivor to do? Considering that multiple
Continue readingCan Bovine Colostrum Replace IVIG in Myeloma?
Can bovine colostrum (BC) replace IVIG in myeloma? Can myeloma patients experiencing weakened immune systems after numerous rounds of chemotherapy, take BC rather than IVIG? The studies linked below, in
Continue readingNHS and the Cure vs. Control Debate
Hi David- I have been smouldering (SMM) for 7 years and now have active myeloma. I feel well- no symptoms and my consultant (oncologist) wants me on the 3 medications you mention. Seems very aggressive
Continue readingExtramedullary Myeloma Treatment
Extramedullary myeloma treatment is different enough from conventional treatments for multiple myeloma that it requires special mention. I know this because I originally presented with what may have been
Continue readingWhich occupations increase myeloma risk?
Which occupations increase myeloma risk? While there is no known “cause of myeloma, there are known risk factors. Certain occupations can increase the risk of myeloma more than others. What is Multiple
Continue readingChemotherapy-induced hair loss in myeloma?
A diagnosis of multiple myeloma is stressful. Chemotherapy brings side effects. Chemotherapy-induced hair loss in myeloma can be one of the most stressful side effects for many. Fortunately, there are
Continue readingCardiovascular Risks in Older Myeloma Survivors
It really shouldn’t be a surprise to document cardiovascular risks in older myeloma survivors. Though the article linked below cites heart risks for all older cancer survivors, my experience as a
Continue readingOptions for Transplant-Ineligible Myeloma Patients
The FDA has approved Sarclisa with RVd for transplant-ineligible myeloma patients as a first line or induction therapy. “Transplant-ineligible is a term that refers to patients who, due to older
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