Life on Myeloma Maintenance: Patients Share Their Real Experiences

Maintenance therapy is a long-term phase of multiple myeloma treatment. Patients describe balancing its benefits with the logistical burden of frequent clinic visits. Their experiences highlight that cancer survivorship involves tailoring maintenance to personal tolerance and life goals, learning to "live your life despite the cancer." Open communication with the cancer care team is essential to manage side effects and logistics, making sustained treatment feasible within a thriving life.