Pros Cons Titanium Myeloma

What are the pros and cons of using titanium for myeloma bone damage? You’ve been diagnosed with a blood cancer called multiple myeloma. The MM has damaged one or more of your bones, and your doctor

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Why Does Revlimid Cost So Much???

Why does Revlimid cost so much? According to the article linked and excerpted below, the company that manufactures it can raise the price of this myeloma drug anytime it wants. While the article about

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Salvage Transplant in Myeloma?

Does salvage transplant in myeloma help MM patients live longer? According to the research linked below, no, salvage ASCT shows no survival benefit. To be clear, a salvage ASCT is not an FDA standard-of-care

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Pill Swallowing w/ Dysphagia

Pill swallowing with dysphagia gives me fits. I’ve never completely choked (died) on a pill or capsule, but I have come close on many occasions. I am a long-term survivor of a blood cancer called

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Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Myeloma?

How long will an autologous stem cell transplant for myeloma keep you in remission? This is one of the most frequently asked questions posted in online MM groups. The answer to this question depends on

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Can Myeloma Fractures Heal?

Can myeloma fractures heal? Yes, they can, though it is more difficult for bones to heal as we age. Or I should say that fractures that healed quickly when we were young now take longer to heal, if at

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Low-dose CT for Stable MGUS?

Is a low-dose CT for stable MGUS an important diagnostic tool or too much radiation? You may have read the recent article about CT scans increasing the risk of cancer, which the patient’s question

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CAR-T Late Complications

I believe that the benefits of CAR-T therapy for MM patients outweigh the risks. However, CAR-T therapy does potentially have late complications that patients must be aware of. I congratulate Dr. Bishop

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Fatigue in Myeloma

One of the most common questions asked in online MM groups is about fatigue in myeloma survivors. This makes sense because, according to research below, 80% of cancer patients experience fatigue. I will

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Risk of Suicide Among Myeloma

Having lived with MM since 1994, I have witnessed dramatic improvements in the many treatments for newly diagnosed MM patients. Yes, there is an increased risk of suicide among myeloma patients, according

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Which is Better? Ida-cel CAR-T or cilta-cel CAR-T

Which is better- Ida-cel CAR-T vs. Cilta-cel CAR-T? “Better” may depend on the MM patient and the study linked below must be broken down. Cilta-cel was associated with a higher likelihood

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Can Dexamethasone Cause Hyperglycemia in Myeloma?

Can dexamethasone cause hyperglycemia in myeloma patients undergoing induction therapy? Yes, according to the research linked below. Dex. can cause diabetic ketoacidosis.  I am a long-term MM survivor.

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