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Ann
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • July 12, 2023
Experiences With Velcade for Maintenance?
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Hello, I had D-VRD induction and ASCT. I am currently on maintenance therapy and cannot tolerate Revlimed so getting off Revlimed and starting Velcade. Has anyone used Velcade for maintenance therapy? If so, what is your experience? The video on Velcade in Healthtree's University Hub states that Velcade is used for induction and relapse with no mention of it being used in maintenance. Velcade's website says nothing about being an alternative to Revlimed for maintenance therapy. I'm very nervous that Velcade is not as effective as Revlimed when it comes to staying in remission. Any relevant experience you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Multiple Myeloma Discussion • July 11, 2023
Understanding Rising SMM Numbers & Treatment
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Hello. New here. Diagnosed last Aug with SMM. Oncologist every 3 months for blood, going up to specialist again this aug. My local doc says the specialist may want to get aggressive, totally overwhelmed. My kappa Free light chains last year were 426 and one year later, 744. I am not anemic. NO kidney or bone lesions, biopsy last aug (showed 30-40% cancerous) and pet scans. Are these numbers high for someone with SMM? and what goes getting aggressive mean... for those JUST STARTING OUT. I cant sleep at night, thinking about what's to come and I feel like a ticking time bomb. Any insight would be so appreciated. Thanks.
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How does maintenance therapy benefit patients with acute myeloid leukemia? When is maintenance therapy used during the course of someone's AML treatment? How long does someone receive maintenance therapy for?

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