“Multiple myeloma patients treated in their community by local oncologists have poorer survival outcomes than those receiving care at centers that see large numbers of patients..” Hi David-
Continue reading“Nonetheless, with the advent of present novel therapies, specialists have challenged the notion that HDT/ASCT should be administered early after diagnosis.” Hi David- I will be finishing chemo
Continue readingHow long can a young person live with multiple myeloma? That depends on your stage at diagnosis. Also, it depends on how much toxicity you undergo… Thanks David- its great to be in the Beating
Continue readingWhat is the most definitive test to diagnose multiple myeloma? What lab tests diagnose Multiple Myeloma? What blood tests indicate Multiple Myeloma? “Hi, I just got diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma
Continue reading“A natural human enzyme made by genetically altered bacteria effectively dissolves clots in the arteries of heart attack victims and could give doctors a safe new way to stop these seizures as they
Continue reading“Bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) is a common and debilitating MM side effect. Our pilot study demonstrated that acupuncture is safe and can decrease total neuropathic symptoms.” If
Continue readingWhat Do Multiple Myeloma Patients Die From? “…the majority of MM patients ultimately relapse or progress, and die of disease related conditions such as severe infections, renal failure or toxicity3,4.” The
Continue reading‘Many studies have shown that childhood and adolescent cancer survivors are at increased risk for chronic medical problems and emotional late effects as they age…’ Surviving Acute Myelogenous
Continue readingKRd triple induction regimen should result in an even higher rate of deep (MRD neg-at least very good partial response ) with these responses occurring independently of cytogenetic risk. Due to potential
Continue reading“Both standard “induction chemotherapy” and an autologous stem cell transplant involve high doses of chemotherapy.” Hi David- I am writing to you about multiple myeloma treatments. I
Continue reading“These (CVD) complications can occur both acutely within the first 100 days as well as long-term, many years after the initial transplantation (HSCT) period…” I don’t know what’s
Continue reading“There appears to be no benefit from using denosumab instead of zoledronic acid in terms of overall survival or skeletal events.” Hi David. What exactly is ANP? Does it work for multiple
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