Multiple Myeloma: Beth's Story

Elie Fahed, MD, provides an overview of what multiple myeloma is, and Beth walks us through her frustrating journey to initial diagnosis as an atypical patient.

Beth goes into the challenges she faced regarding multiple myeloma diagnosis due to her atypical case and discusses the first treatments that she received.

Elie Fahed, MD, describes the process and rationale for autologous stem cell transplant in multiple myeloma, and Beth shares her experience with receiving one.

Beth provides insight into her mindset at initial multiple myeloma diagnosis, after autologous stem cell transplant, while in remission, and at first relapse.

Beth describes the first relapse of multiple myeloma she experienced, and Elie Fahed, MD, explains what free light chains are and the role that they play.

Beth compares her experiences with two multiple myeloma chemotherapy regimens, and Mark shares thoughts on Beth’s remission.

Beth discusses the impact on quality of life caused by her second relapse of multiple myeloma, as well as shares her experience with subsequent treatment.

Elie Fahed, MD, and Beth have an in-depth discussion on the physical and mental side effects Beth experiences while being treated for multiple myeloma.

Mark provides insight into multiple myeloma from the perspective of the caregiver and offers advice to others who might be in the same position.

Dr. Elie Fahed explains Beth’s diagnosis of triple-class refractory multiple myeloma and targeted therapy, and Beth recalls symptoms and side effects she experienced.

Beth describes her journey after treatment failure for triple-class refractory multiple myeloma, as well as improvement due to a new therapy.

Elie Fahed, MD, and Beth describe the multiple lines of social and professional support Beth received and also gave to others throughout her journey with multiple myeloma.

Elie Fahed, MD, and Beth discuss the importance of communication in the management of multiple myeloma, and Mark shares advice for caregivers regarding communication.

Beth discusses the financial hardships she experienced due to multiple myeloma and highlights sources of financial support made available to patients.

Beth shares final thoughts and advice on adapting to life with multiple myeloma, and Elie Fahed, MD, concludes with a summary of key take home messages.