Opinion|Videos|March 24, 2025
Lifestyle Modifications That Have Been Helpful in RRMM
Author(s)Saad Usmani, MD, Amrita Krishnan, MD
Panelists discuss how lifestyle modifications have become crucial coping strategies for managing multiple myeloma symptoms and treatment side effects, with patients reporting benefits from structured exercise regimens tailored to their energy levels, anti-inflammatory dietary approaches, mindfulness practices and meditation for pain management, consistent sleep hygiene routines, strategic activity pacing throughout the day, hydration protocols, complementary therapies like acupuncture or massage and intentional social engagement—approaches that, while not replacing medical interventions, significantly enhance quality of life and resilience throughout the treatment journey.
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