I am passing the following along from one of my coachees: I have a question or two for "On Oct 15th, I started feeling a cold coming on in less than 24 hours. I was admitted into the James Hops and put in isolation. The reason was I contracted the new COVID-19 strain. This is some powerful stuff and it will hit you hard in a short amount of time. My BP dropped as low as 80/50 and my temperature was as high as 102.5°. My hematology oncology doctors ran tests on top of tests, and based on the results, this was the new stronger COVID-19 strain that is running rampant, and it is hitting immunocompromised patients. So they started me on this IV-only medication called Remdesivir; normally it is a 5-round treatment, but since I responded so well after the 3rd round, they felt I did not require the remainder 2 rounds. Now I have been home under COVID house arrest till the 28th under self-monitoring. #1. As far as vaccines, I still need my flu vaccine, but since I had COVID-19, they were on the fence about that vaccine. Obviously, I’m getting the flu vaccine once I’m in the clear. #2. I don’t know about the COVID-19 vaccine yet. I went to the ASCO website to read up on it, and I’m starting to look into this document. Vaccination of Adults with Cancer ASCO Guideline. Kamboj M, et al. Patrick, I think the Health Tree Foundation group is well aware of the new COVID-19 strain. But I wanted to share my experience dealing with this nastiness. And to help other patients be aware of this experience. ASCO Guideline. Kamboj M, et al. Patrick, I think the Health Tree Foundation group is well aware of the new COVID-19 strain. But I wanted to share my experience dealing with this nastiness. And to help other patients be aware of this experience.

I have been on Revlimid maintenance for a year. I was recently informed that I have to change next year to the generic formula of Lenalidomide because my insurance will not cover Revlimid. Has anyone changed from Revlimid to its generic form. And did you notice any changes.

I was diagnosed in June 2023 and have received treatment since then.

Hello, I am new to this group.

Share your first treatment journey! we’d love to hear about your experiences.

I have been under my employer insurance but in 2025 I am switching to Medicare. I had SCT in 2021 and have been on Revlimid for maintenance. I live in Ohio. If you live in Ohio and on Revlimid, what prescription plan do you find provides the best coverage for cancer drugs?

Has anyone found anything that actually works for Foot neuropathy?

Has anyone found anything that actually works for foot neuropathy.

Has anyone used ozone therapy? Or PEMF?

I'm a multiple myeloma patient who is high risk - deletion 17p leading to lambda light chain problems. I've been warned many times that I am likely to relapse. Yet here I am almost 5 years since diagnosis and I am still alive and on line 2 of treatment. I had a stem cell transplant. The follow-ups failed and I started daratumumab, lenalidomide, dexamethasone in February 2021. My light chain counts decreased and have stayed low. I've had some infection problems. But what I would like to discuss here is medication build-up. We often talk about disease burden. But what about medication burden? I convinced my oncologist to lower my dexamethasone dose. Then I convinced her to lower my lenalidomide dose. This proved really helpful. My light chain count has remained great - but - and this is important - my blood readings have improved. Even my oncologist is surprised. We are now going to try lowering my daratumumab dose. I will keep you posted. My main point is that medication burden is real and should be considered in the course of treatment.

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Can you tell me if there are ex pats living abroad that anyone coaches that I could speak with. Thanks

Hi, is there anyone familiar with rising Amylase levels? Thanks in advance Benno

Does anyone have a patient with Type 1 diabetes? I would love to chat about their treatment regimen, and she would like to connect with someone. She lives in Canada. Thanks so much!

Has any one used or heard of infrared beds for the treatment of multiple myeloma?

Has anyone had experience with heart valve replacement and myeloma? Wondering how the type of valve used - artificial or cow or pig might affect future options for myeloma treatment. With the artificial valve lifelong anti coagulation with warfarin is required. Thanks.

Trying to understand what my life will look like living with multiple myeloma. I am in my 3rd cycle of the 4 drug treatment Dvrd. I have no stamina whatsoever. Dr. Said I should limit my what I lift to 30lbs. I'm planning to do the stem cell transplant in late December. What other adjustment should I plan for. Will I regain my stamina 6 months after SCT.? Will I always be restricted to 30lbs lifting? I just don't know what to expect and how to plan for what comes. Relapse in 4-5 years if I'm lucky. Thank you for your insights.