Quick Links
Resources
About MyMyelomaTeam
Powered By
Itching, or pruritus, in multiple myeloma can be caused by various factors including treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and certain medications. Here are some key points:
- Chemotherapy… read more
Multiple myeloma itself primarily affects the bone marrow and does not directly cause arteries in the heart to clot. However, individuals with multiple myeloma may have an increased risk of arterial… read more
Yes, multiple myeloma is the same as plasma cell myeloma. These terms both refer to a type of blood cancer that occurs when plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell, begin to multiply… read more
The IFE (Immunofixation Electrophoresis) test is used to identify specific types of monoclonal proteins, also known as M proteins or M spikes, in the blood or urine. When the result mentions an "IgG… read more
Relapsed. Doing a Jannsen study which combines 3 drugs; Talley, Dara and Pom. Partial response so far. In month 5 of the study. Have fatigue and trouble breathing even though oxygen level is normal. Very frustrated.
Are you experiencing breathing problems while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma? If so, it's important to discuss this with your doctor. Sometimes, medications used in the treatment of myeloma… read more
My husband will be doing this in June at the Mayo Clinic.
CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma involves several steps and can lead to various side effects. Here’s what you can generally expect:
1. Preparation: Before receiving CAR-T cells, patients often… read more
Thanks
To delete your account on MyHealthTeam, please follow these steps:
1. Select the menu icon in the upper left corner
2. Navigate to 'Settings' and then to 'Account Settings'.
3. Scroll down and… read more
The context provided includes a personal account where an individual mentions having undergone a bone marrow transplant. They were diagnosed in May of the previous year and had their transplant on… read more
It's not uncommon for platelet levels to drop during myeloma treatment, especially with regimens like RVD (Lenalidomide, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone). This can happen due to the impact of the drugs… read more
