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Why is Multiple Myeloma So Complicated?

July 09, 2024

Multiple myeloma is complicated due to its heterogeneity, location in the bone marrow, and clinical presentation of the cancer. Understand myeloma better today.

What Is A Chemo Port?

June 26, 2024

What is a chemo port? How does it work and why is it needed when you have cancer?

Proteasome Inhibitors: Still a Powerful Weapon Against Myeloma

June 19, 2024

Proteasome inhibitors effectively target & kill myeloma cells. Learn why they remain a key treatment. Discover side effects & new drugs in development.

What are Relapsed and Refractory Myeloma?

June 11, 2024

Learn what "relapsed" and "refractory" mean for myeloma patients and explore available treatment options.

What are Antibodies and How are They Used in Multiple Myeloma?

May 31, 2024

What are Antibodies and How are They Used in Multiple Myeloma?

What Is MRD Testing?

May 29, 2024

MRD (minimal residual disease) testing is common in treatment plans of myeloma patients, but what exactly is it, and when is it required?

What Should I Eat If I Have Multiple Myeloma?

May 16, 2024

Foods to eat when you have multiple myeloma. Keeping a healthy lifestyle with myeloma.

Is Multiple Myeloma Genetic?

May 09, 2024

Is multiple myeloma genetic? While it can be found in families, it isn't considered a genetic family disease. Learn more about myeloma risk factors.

Myeloma Treatment Response Levels And Insurance Codes Explained

May 03, 2024

Understand multiple myeloma treatment response levels (SD, PR, VGPR, CR) & remission vs. relapse. Learn ICD-10 codes for insurance.

What is a "Line" of Therapy in Multiple Myeloma?

April 29, 2024

Unlock myeloma therapy lines: grasp their significance, impact on treatment, and clinical trial eligibility. Learn from experts all about lines of therapy!