Hello everyone I am just trying to understand any timeline for monoclonal protein to reach 0 or anything that should be kept in mind to know the efficacy of the treatment plan for newly diagnosed Multiple myeloma. My father's M protein came down from 2.85- 0.7 in 2.5 cycles so far. Should I consider this to be a good progress? Many thanks

Hello everyone, a few months ago I shared my mom’s situation, she was having a tough time in the hospital, she went through ICU and after a long process she’s finally back home. Her new treatment is KRD and her monoclonal protein went from 2.8 to 0.7 which is very good. She has been really well but recently like 3 days ago she started to have a hard pain in her buttock, but it is really intense and she feels like it’s in her bone. Has anyone had something related o maybe has an idea of it can be related to the chemotherapy?

I have smoldering IgG kappa light chain and I'm wondering if anyone has done anything to help keep it smoldering and not become active? I have heard that taking Curcumin 4 grams a day is helpful and a plant based diet is helpful. I have also read that EES therapy helps. What have those who have been successful at keeping your status as smoldering done? My heme onc hasn't recommended anything but I want to do as much as I can to keep it smoldering if possible. Any advice?

I recently had my blood tested for lipids. My total cholesterol was 187 but my LDL was 92. The cardiologist recommended I go on statins, which I wasn't expecting when I saw my total was well below 200., especially when in the past I was 210 to 220 regularly. My big concern about statins is side effects. Some of the most common are low platelets, pain, diarrhea, fatigue, mental fog, and leg cramps. I have all these now! I understand everyone is different, but am looking for some wisdom from those who have faced this decision or who were in my position and decided to go on statins. Am I being too overconcerned? Thanks!

I’m a few weeks in to maintenance with Lenolidamide 10 mg. Could a rash on tops of my hands be related? I experienced a rash on my torso when on 20mg Revlimid but went away when it was reduced to 15mg. Thank you!

Anyone using journaling applications? Recommendations (iOS/Mac)? We're using written notebooks and will continue to track conversations but I'm thinking I want it electronically to be able to index and search. Thanks!

I have MM and take Revlimid for maintenance therapy. My wife is worried about me shaking people's hands, hugging etc. anyone else have family members with these concerns?

Does anyone have family members who are worried about what could happen to them if they are exposed to Revlimid from touching, hugging etc. a MM patient?

Hi, Anyone undergone a PACE treatment before STC? How long the neutropenia lasts after the treatment? Thank you!

Just back from my consultation post testing with my Myeloma Specialist at Sloan Kettering. Looks like I'm in the Smoldering camp for now. 30-40% cancerous cells, M-Spike @ 2, and Kappa/Lambda ratio at 12:69. Still waiting for the genetic testing FISH markers results which hopefully will be sometime next week. I guess there is nothing much else to do here other than watch and wait? I'm scheduled for my next blood tests at 6-weeks and 12-weeks with another PET scan in 12-weeks followed by another sit down with the doctor at that time.

weight question I keep seeing how being overweight can make any cancer more likely to relapse. Is anyone trying to lose weight and having success? Dumb question- is anyone on one of The new weight loss drugs? Is it even allowed for us?