In this episode, you’ll learn that there are many paths forward from a multiple myeloma diagnosis and that multiple myeloma can be a highly manageable disease. To understand how a diagnosis of myeloma is reached, you’ll hear from three patients, each with their own unique clinical history. These patients will describe the steps they took to get on the right track for management of their myeloma, as well as how the diagnosis has affected their lives.
Topics of discussion:
- Signs and symptoms
- Finding a myeloma specialist
- Diagnostic testing
- Determining a treatment strategy
- Maintenance therapy
- Advocating for yourself
- Preparing for a potential relapse
This episode is supported by AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, CURE, Genentech, GSK, Janssen, Karyopharm, Sanofi, and Takeda.
To learn more about newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, download the Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma booklet here.
To learn more about multiple myeloma, visit www.themmrf.org.
If you want to learn more about the MMRF’s FREE resources for patients and caregivers, visit the MMRF Education Hub.
If you have additional questions, call our MMRF Patient Navigation Center at 1-888-841- 6673.
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