How Does Multiple Myeloma Affect the Kidneys?

HealthTree University: Myeloma Kidney Disease Part 1 of 3

Kidney disease can be a serious complication of multiple myeloma. Knowing more about what causes kidney problems in myeloma, how to protect your kidneys and how kidney disease is monitored will help you better navigate this potential condition and get your best personal care. We've assembled this course which features the top world experts on myeloma to teach you about kidney disease in multiple myeloma. You can watch the entire course on HealthTree University. 

24.01    How does myeloma affect the kidneys? What causes kidney problems in myeloma?

24.02    What are the best ways to proactively protect my kidneys?

24.03    How is kidney disease monitored?

24.04    How can nausea related to kidney failure be managed?

We’d like to thank our faculty who donated their time in creating these videos, including:

• Joshua Richter, MD

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• Myeloma Basics Part 1
• Myeloma Basics Part 2
• Myeloma Basics Part 3
• Myeloma Care Basics
• Building Your Healthcare Team
• Becoming an Empowered Patient
• Starting Myeloma Treatment
• Know Your Therapy
• Know Your Labs: Blood and Urine Testing in Myeloma
• Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT)
• Precursor Conditions
• Relapsed and Refractory MM Treatment
• Classes of Drugs
• Immunotherapy
• Myeloma Bone Disease
• Imaging in Myeloma
• MRD Testing
• Basic Genetics and Cancer Biology
• Myeloma Genetics
• Types of Genetic Testing in Myeloma
• Specific Myeloma Genetics Mutations and Risk
• Precision Medicine
• Financial Advice for Myeloma Patients and Their Families
• Geriatric Care and Myeloma
• Myeloma Kidney Disease
• Amyloidosis
• Myeloma Basics (Spanish)
• COVID-19 and Multiple Myeloma
• Complementary and Integrated Therapy
• Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
• Survivorship
• Clinical Trials
• Understanding Basic Blood tests
• Myeloma Vaccines