Multiple Myeloma: Marcella’s Story

Expert hematologist/oncologist Kenneth Shain, MD, PhD, is joined by Marcella Worrell, a survivor of multiple myeloma, who shares her story of diagnosis, treatment, and support.

EP. 1: Confirming a Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma

August 27th 2021

Marcella shares how she met her diagnosis of multiple myeloma as Kenneth Shain, M.D., Ph.D., considers her experience in relation to other patients with multiple myeloma.

EP. 2: Reacting to a Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma

September 1st 2021

A brief discussion of how Marcella reacted to her diagnosis of multiple myeloma and the importance of support networks for patients.

EP. 3: Multiple Myeloma: Receiving First-Line Therapy

September 3rd 2021

Kenneth Shain, M.D., Ph.D., and Marcella reflect on the first line of therapy she received for multiple myeloma in light of her response and reaction to certain treatments.

EP. 4: Undergoing Transplant for Multiple Myeloma

September 8th 2021

Marcella, accompanied by Kenneth Shain, M.D., Ph.D., shares her experience in preparing for autologous stem cell transplant to treat her multiple myeloma.

EP. 5: Multiple Myeloma: Maintenance Therapy and Observation

September 10th 2021

Kenneth Shain, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the use of maintenance therapy and observation in multiple myeloma as Marcella shares her own experience with multiple myeloma remission.

EP. 6: Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: Finding the Best Treatment Option

September 15th 2021

Kenneth Shain, M.D., Ph.D., and Marcella reflect on how she didn’t tolerate her second line of therapy for multiple myeloma well and moved to a novel treatment regimen thereafter.

EP. 7: Multiple Myeloma: Working Together to Decide on Treatment

September 15th 2021

A discussion of how patients and physicians can work together to decide on the best individualized treatment option for multiple myeloma.

EP. 8: Learning How to Live With Multiple Myeloma

September 22nd 2021

Taking her own experience with multiple myeloma into account, Marcella shares how she learned to live with the disease by practicing good health and communication habits.

EP. 9: Support Networks for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

September 22nd 2021

Shared insight on the importance of support networks, both medical and personal, in the treatment journey of multiple myeloma.