Jack Aiello

San Jose, CA
Multiple myeloma survivor
Authored Items
2019 – CONQUERing Myeloma: Navigating Your Journey
No one is ready for the initial shock that comes with a diagnosis of cancer. The feelings that accompany a cancer diagnosis may be difficult to imagine beforehand, challenging to process as you hear and attempt to accept the news, and impossible to appreciate fully if you are not the individual who has just been diagnosed.
2019 – CONQUERing Myeloma: Navigating Your Journey
One of the many things that you probably did after receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma was to select a doctor and care team. They helped you to learn about multiple myeloma and how to navigate the complexities of treatment decision-making.
March 2019 – Patient Perspectives in Multiple Myeloma
Highlights from the 2018 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
August 2018 Vol 4 No 4
Patient Advocates Jack Aiello and Nancy Kaufmann stress the importance of communication and share tips to stay in sync with the treatment team.
June 2018 Vol 4 No 3
Jack Aiello, 23-year multiple myeloma survivor who had 3 transplants, describes what to expect from a transplant, telling patients to get second opinions before deciding to have a transplant.
February 2018 Vol 4 No 1
Here is an overview of vital things to consider after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, from selecting your treatment team to understanding your insurance plan and costs.
October 2017 Vol 3 No 5
Jack Aiello, multiple myeloma survivor, looks at the importance of patient advocacy and breaks down the different areas of advocacy.
Video Library
Jack Aiello enthusiastically discusses the additions of newer medicines that were FDA approved in 2015, and why patients need to be aware of them.
Video Library
Jack Aiello talks about the importance of providers helping patients understand the value of markers and how that can positively affect the latter's compliance.
Video Library
Jack Aiello offers insights into oral medications as opposed to other treatments and why orals can be more challenging due to potential patient issues.
Video Library
Jack Aiello shares his experience on orals, and the significance of informing patients of the side effects and mitigating them.
Conquering The Multiple Myeloma Continuum Series One
This article summarizes the views of the patients regarding their experiences with current treatments and other issues related to cancer care.
Last modified: October 16, 2020