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CarolP
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 29, 2025
Experiencing a Lenalidomide Hold for Low WBC?
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Hello everyone I did a SCT in September and I must say, I recovered very quickly. I was then put on Lenalidomide 25g after blood tests my oncologist was worried that my white blood cells were low and lowered my dose to 15g. After the blood works they were still low and I'm now off the meds until the 7th of February when I will be doing blood work. I'm a bit scared of the cancer coming back. Has anyone experienced this 😳
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ecruMeerkat
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 29, 2025
Low Ferritin: Investigating a GI Bleed?
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I am still in the smoldering stage White cell low, red cell still in a normal range on the lower end and hemoglobin still in normal range. Latest blood tests showed extremely low ferritin. Doctor advised an iron IV. It temporarily helped with tiredness, dizziness etc. My doctor wants me to have a colonoscopy and endoscopy looking for a slow bleed. Has anyone else experienced this? I sure need advice. Thanks.
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chocolateMosquito
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 29, 2025
Boosting Immunity on Watch and Wait?
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Hello! I was diagnosed with SMM 3 years ago. My labs have steadily increased (worsened ) during that time. I know so much goes into determining when and if you need treatment. Presently I am not in treatment. My question is has anyone out there received any kind of treatment to increase your immune system? I am constantly getting sick. Since October Covid twice, treated for pneumonia twice and sinus infections in between. It’s so tiring!! I was curious if there’s anything out there for us that are not MM yet…. Thank you, Carla 😊
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DIahanna • Admin
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 27, 2025
Financial Heads-Up: IRS Tax Refund Delays
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Hello All, Please be aware that the IRS will halt processing any tax returns between from Feb 26th through March 14th. Please keep up with Financial Assistance organizations and grant opportunities.
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GFR
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 27, 2025
Tooth Pain With SMM: Anyone Else?
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Since being diagnosed with SMM I've experienced tooth sensitivity/pain when chewing. It feels like I have multiple cavities (I was just given a clean bill of health by my dentist recently). Has anyone else experienced this? I researched this but have not found tooth pain while chewing as a symptom of SMM.
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Woodsman'sWife
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 25, 2025
Managing Low Platelets on Empliciti/Dex?
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My husband has been on Cytoxin/Dara/Dex. In December his Oncologist switched him to Pomalyst/Entricity/Dex. He had one treatment with all three, but his platelets are low, so Dr. discontinued Pom. So he is now only on Emplicity and Dex, until further notice. We really do not understand if this is of any use. Dr has not talked with us about this. Sending him a message when I finish this. We really do like him, have no thought of changing, but information is crucial. Husband had a port put in , because nurses had a hard time finding 'good veins'. He was given two bags of platelets at time of placement. Next day was treatment day. His platelets rose from 31 to 44 at that time, even with the added platelets. Have asked numerous people nurses, doctors how to increase his platelets. No answers. First what do you think of only Pom and Dex, and does anyone have an idea how to increase platelets?
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vishu
Multiple Myeloma Discussion • January 24, 2025
Deciding on Transplant vs. RVD-Only
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My mother was diagnosed with lambda light chain multiple myeloma in December. After 2 cycles of RVD treatment, her lambda/kappa light chains are within normal range. Doctor has started 3rd cycle and is recommending autologous stem cell transplant post that. I would like to understand from the community as to how they made a decision whether to proceed with the transplant or continue with RVD treatment only. My mother is quite apprehensive about implications of full chemotherapy as part of transplant, and of course it being a major process which will take longer time for recovery. Thanks!