Myeloma

Dr. J is proactive, creative and practical in planning treatment strategies for his patients. He does not take shortcuts; if the hard way is the right way, then that is what will be done.

My wife, Michelle, has used this diagnosis as a pillar of strength, doing all she can for her young boys and me and leading the best life she can, while along the way committing to raise funds and awareness to help improve and extend the lives of patients with myeloma

At 77 years young, Dr. Huntimerhas been dealing with the cancer world via her own battles with tumors and treatments since she was 22 years old.

Initially, we used my husband's diagnosis to show our support as we navigated this journey and joined a new “club” we really didn’t want to be a part of.

Cynthia Chmielewski is a multiple myeloma hero for many around the world.

He dreams that this ever-growing body of knowledge will progressively improve the ability to understand and treat cancer; multiple myeloma has been at the center of this dream.

Some patients are at higher risk of infection, so it’s critical that they keep their care team up to date on any symptoms.

The past 20 years have brought great advances to advocacy groups, helping to improve patients’ quality of life. But more work is needed to raise awareness in underserved groups.

It is important that caregivers take care of not only the patient, but also themselves, as the diagnosis may affect their mental health.

From updates on clinical trials to a podcast where an oncology nurse shares how her son’s leukemia diagnosis changed her life, here are CURE®’s top blood cancer articles from the year 2022.

In honor of CURE®’s 20th anniversary, here is a roundup of some of the major advancements in the world of cancer care, according to experts, patients and advocates.

CURE®’s Multiple Myeloma Heroes® Award Program honors and gives thanks to those who have made it their mission to change the lives of patients with multiple myeloma.

Watch Dr. Dickran Kazandjian, from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, discuss available immunotherapy options during the CURE® Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. C. Ola Landgren and Dr. David Coffey answer questions about novel treatments and the role of a healthy immune system during the CURE® Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. David Coffey, from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, discuss the role of a healthy immune system during the CURE® Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit.

Watch Dr. C. Ola Landgren, from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami, discuss novel treatments for newly diagnosed patients during the CURE® Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of the International Myeloma Foundation, CURE® spoke with their vice president of support, Robin Tuohy about the importance of support for patients with multiple myeloma, and their caregivers.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of the International Myeloma Foundation, CURE® spoke with their chief medical officer, Dr. Joseph Mikhael about clinical trials for patients with multiple myeloma.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of the International Myeloma Foundation, CURE® spoke with their chief medical officer, Dr. Joseph Mikhael about disparities in the multiple myeloma space.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of the International Myeloma Foundation, CURE® spoke with their chief medical officer, Dr. Joseph Mikhael about the precursors to multiple myeloma, MGUS and smoldering myeloma.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of the International Myeloma Foundation, CURE® spoke with their chief medical officer, Dr. Joseph Mikhael about the risk of infection for patients with multiple myeloma.

Tecvayli, which was recently approved for pretreated relapsed/refractory myeloma, is a “much more convenient” treatment option than CAR-T cell therapy, one expert said.

Aphexda was well tolerated and helped the majority of patients collect enough cells to go to transplant, study results showed.

Blenrep did not meet its progression-free survival endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Stem cell transplants may cause dysgeusia — a disorder that alters a person’s taste —in some patients with multiple myeloma, which is a type of blood cancer. This disorder may have a domino effect on quality of life, although levels may return to normal a few months after the procedure, an expert said.

The FDA’s approval of Tecvayli was based on findings showing that 61.8% of patients with pretreated, relapsed/refractory myeloma responded to the drug.

In 2018, 18 trekkers completed an awe-inspiring hike of the Himalayan highlands to the doorstep of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, to raise awareness and funding for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Three of the climbers discuss a bond that hasn’t broken.

The FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted against the continued approval of Pepaxto for pretreated relapsed/refractory myeloma, based on survival data from a clinical trial.

Delivering Sarclisa via an under-the-skin injection may improve the quality of life of patients with pretreated relapsed, refractory multiple myeloma, according to recent research.