Multiple Myeloma
By Laura Morgan
On February 11, 2016, the multiple myeloma community lost Pat Killingsworth, one of its most loved and influential patient advocates. Pat was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in April 2007, at age 51. Read More ›
For decades, cancer treatment for patients with multiple myeloma meant going to facilities that provide intravenous infusion therapies. Although these therapies are beneficial from a treatment perspective, traveling to facilities to receive them steals away valuable time that patients and their loved ones may prefer to spend at home or visiting friends. Read More ›
This article outlines the role of caregivers in ensuring that patients adhere to their oral treatment regimen for multiple myeloma to achieve the best outcomes. Read More ›
Beverly was stunned after learning that her husband Jim had multiple myeloma. She had many questions, such as, What is multiple myeloma? How is it treated? How can I help? Read More ›
Patients prefer oral oncolytic therapies because of their ease of administration, which involves swallowing a pill versus prodding for stubborn veins. When patients are prescribed oral therapy, they will likely spend less time at the clinic and more time doing what they want to do. Read More ›
By Dana Taylor
The year 2015 will go down in medical history as an exceptional moment in the progress made in multiple myeloma, with 4 new drugs having been approved by the FDA and 1 drug already in use for patients with advanced disease being approved for use in all patients, including those who were just diagnosed with the disease. Although no cure is available yet, these new drugs bring significant progress to the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Read More ›
For decades, cancer treatment for patients with multiple myeloma meant going to facilities that provide intravenous infusion therapies. Although these therapies are beneficial from a treatment perspective, traveling to facilities to receive them steals away valuable time that patients and their loved ones may prefer to spend at home or visiting friends. Read More ›
This article outlines the role of caregivers in ensuring that patients adhere to their oral treatment regimen for multiple myeloma to achieve the best outcomes. Read More ›
Beverly was stunned after learning that her husband Jim had multiple myeloma. She had many questions, such as, What is multiple myeloma? How is it treated? How can I help? Read More ›
This special feature provides information for patients about oral medications for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Read More ›