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Anyone Else Get Cluster Headaches While On Chemo?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Saskatoon, SK

I had cluster headaches for more than 35 years. They stopped four years ago after a homeopath prescribed kali bichromicum. I started chemo for MM 6 weeks ago and the cluster headaches are back. Ouch! An injectable generic Imitrex ends individual headaches. Fortunately, the cancer clinic pharmacist says Imitrex does not adversely interact with the chemo drugs.

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Why Is The Car-T Not Available Until After 3 Or Four Failures?

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Saskatoon, SK

Seems to me (non-medical dude taking first course) that administering it to those who haven’t yet suffered the seriousness ravages of the disease would make some sense. Just saying…

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Bispecific T-Cell Engagers for RRMM: 6 Facts About a New Type of Treatment Read Article...
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

On April 5, 2024, the FDA approved the use of two CAR T cell therapies for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma earlier in the disease's course
Carvykti (cilta-cel): Can be used after… read more

Am I “giving Up” By Choosing Quality Of Life Over Longevity?

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Saskatoon, SK

I found out I had MM by fluke when my rheumatoid arthritis doc did a I I found out I had MM after my rheumatologist did a raft of new blood tests.15 months ago. I had no symptoms and was feeling pretty darned fine for a 67 year old man
I did 16 weeks of induction chemo and felt really lousy throughout (nausea, sleeplessness, no energy, brain fog, etc)
The stem cell transplant last November really knocked the stuffing out of me. Felt like crap for a couple of months. I started to feel… read more

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Fartak, I have a friend who had radiation treatment for prostate cancer a few years ago and still has side effects. I hope yours go away. Quality of life really is important.

New To Myeloma And Not Sure What To Expect. Do I Have Months Or Years To Live.

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA

I will see oncologist next week but blood tests and symptoms are classic myeloma. What is the immediate treatment for the bone pain to stop the myeloma growth? I just sit here imaging my bones being eaten away everyday.

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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

We all go through it but that doesn’t make it any less upsetting. Stay off the internet, most of those posts are already outdated. No one can answer that question. Talk to your doctor about your… read more