IVIG Prophylaxis in Myeloma

Why would IVIG prophylaxis in myeloma or before a treatment for myeloma be necessary? I mean, MM patients undergo different types of chemo for years. Why prescribe IVIG in this case? IVIG stands for intravenous

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End-Stage Myeloma Diagnosis

“Individual meaning-centered psychotherapy (IMCP) significantly improves psychological outcomes and spiritual well-being among patients with advanced cancer (multiple myeloma)… When I went

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ASCT Weakens CAR-T Therapy?

Why does an ASCT weaken CAR-T Therapy? This finding of the study linked below is damning enough for MM survivors who have had an ASCT as well as MM patients who are considering an ASCT. But because all

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Dexamethasone-induced Cataracts

Yes, dexamethasone-induced cataracts are a common side effect of therapy that involves dexamethasone for multiple myeloma. But when I had my cataract surgery in 1996 I thought that this was one of the

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Diet Slows MGUS Progression

Diet slows MGUS progression? It wasn’t too long ago when pre-MM patients (MGUS, SMM) were told that there were no therapies for MGUS and that there was nothing they could do to treat their blood

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Iron Myeloma and Bone

According to the study linked below iron, myeloma and bone health are linked. While MM patients almost universally suffer from decreased serum iron levels, I am posting this study simply to give MM patients

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ASCT vs. Novel Chemotherapy for Myeloma?

Probably the single most frequently asked question I get as a MM cancer coach is if ASCT vs. novel chemotherapy for myeloma is better.  Of course, “better” means different things to different

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MGUS Blood Clots?

MGUS blood clots is slang for monoclonal gammopathy of thrombotic significance- yet another symptom of this “asymptomatic” blood disorder with the general name monoclonal gammopathy of clinical

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CAR-T therapy, T Cells, Myeloma

How is CAR-T therapy,  T cells and myeloma related? Or to phrase this question differently, myeloma patients need T cells in order to have CAR-T cell therapy. And if the MM patient’s T cells are

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Myeloma Night Leg Cramps?

How do myeloma patients manage night leg cramps? A common question from MM patients is about the occurrence of leg cramps at night. Fortunately, there are a number of possible therapies. What are some

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Myeloma, Coffee and your Gut

What is the relationship between myeloma, coffee and our gut? I am both a MM survivor and coffee drinker so the study below jumped out at me. My question is what is the benefit of L. asaccharolyticus ? What

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Antibiotics and Aortic Aneurysm

Antibiotics and aortic aneurysm are related according to the paper inked below. I am a long-term cancer survivor. I have also been diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome.  Research has shown that as many people

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