Thinking about your myeloma on a high level can be just as important as knowing the details of your care. Who gets myeloma and why? Is your family at risk of getting it? And what strategies should you as a patient understand as you go through treatment for your disease?
Below are some video excerpts from our HealthTree University curriculum to help you learn more about these important areas of your disease.
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3.01 - How prevalent is myeloma in the US?
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3.02 - What are the risk factors for developing myeloma?
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3.03 - Is my family at risk of developing myeloma?
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3.04 - How are overall strategies developed for patients with myeloma?
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3.05 - What long-term strategies should myeloma patients understand?
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about the author
Jennifer Ahlstrom
Myeloma survivor, patient advocate, wife, mom of 6. Believer that patients can help accelerate a cure by weighing in and participating in clinical research. Founder of HealthTree Foundation (formerly Myeloma Crowd).
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