I am scheduled for my first set of vaccinations after ASCT in couple of weeks. If you undergone ASCT and already had at least one set of post ASCT vaccinations, please share your experience. What should I expect? How painful was it? How did you feel afterwards? How long did it take you to recover?

Are there any members with T cell pll?

Hello All, After my first relapse I was put on Dara/Pomalyst/dex for the last 3 years. Since my Copay was $7,500/cycle, I used the Bristol Myer Squibbs Mckessen Copay Assistance program that credited me $15k/year and covered my OOP max in the first month. As of this year, my commercial insurance snuck in a sentence about the new "Out of pocket protection plan" (Officially called a Copay Accumulator) into the 100+ page benefit package. Basically, I am no longer able to put the credit from BMS's Mckessen Copay Assistance toward my OOP max. WHY WOULD I CONTINUE TO USE COPAY ASSISTANCE THEN??? I was very surprised to hear that I owed $5137.23 (what was left to pay towards my OOP max) before I could get my meds. So, my insurance company benefits from the $15k that I applied for and I don't. After a supreme court ruling 9/2023, it looks like Copay Accumulators are now illegal to use for medicare (see articles) if you do not have a generic alternative and also in some states. https://natlawreview.com/article/court-strikes-down-hhs-rule-copay-accumulators-implications-health-plans-and-pbms https://ipghealth.com/news/update-to-copay-accumulator-programs-recent-court-decision-encounters-setback-with-appeal I think this is unethical and should be banned from all states. The only option I've been given by my insurance is to complain via a grievance form. Any suggestions from the group? I am reaching out to my representative and also the insurance commissioner of my state (WI). Thank you!

Hi everyone, My husband is getting ready for SCT this summer. He was given the option of not stay at the hospital for the 4 - 6 weeks. Rather, he'll be going each day to the hospital for labs, etc and return home every day. He'll only remain at the hospital if any complications arise. Are there any others that have done SCT this way? Also, if you could share how you got your home ready, and any other preparations that were helpful, that would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hello Everyone, Update on Financial Assistance Programs. HealthWell is open for Medicare Access -it still semms to be 12K Patient Advocate Foundation (copay assist) is open for Multiple Myeloma

I was diagnosed with IGA Kappa January 2023. I had my ASCT in October 2023 & have relapsed 6 months later. I have high risk features. I started maintenance therapy Feb 2024- Darzalex & Revlimid but my IGA fell in above normal range last week and Monoclonal protein showed up as well. I will be starting 2 x week Kyprolis & Pomalyst (daily) for 3 weeks on/ 1 week off. If anyone would share their experience with this regimen it is most appreciated 🙏

is there any cure for MM related bone lesions?