Hi! Interested to hear the experiences of those who have started HRT after SCT. I was diagnosed at 28 (33 now) and have been managing the effects of menopause since my transplant in 2021. There’s been hesitancy from my doctors in the past as I take Revlimid for maintenance (5mg) and they don’t have a lot of data for people my age. I take baby Asprin in conjunction with the Revlimid. It’s hard to differentiate between menopause and chemo symptoms sometimes, but I have a psychiatrist wondering if it would help with my anxiety, energy levels, etc. Thanks in advance!

Is anyone in this group participating in LLS's Scenic Shore 150 bike ride this weekend in Wisconsin? Looks like we might have a little rain on Saturday but it'll be plenty warm both days. I'd love to meet up with any fellow Myeloma survivors doing the ride.

Hello, I am 5 years post SCT with Kappa Myeloma. Recent pet scan indicates a spot on my Tibia so maintenance plan has changed. On pomelyst, kyprolis, dexamethazone. 3 weeks on, 1 off. I’m finding I’m highly sensitive to dex. 20 mg. I wanted to ask my oncologist could we reduce that dose even more but I don’t want it to impede my treatment. Was just wondering if others have experience a high sensitivity to it as well. I work full-time and try to time it so I have the weekend to recover, but it takes about three full days to feel back to normal.

I was diagnosed March 2025 LgG lambda Free Light chain with M-Spike 0f 2.73. All lab numbers have improved significantly since then with latest M-Spike of .3. The confusing part is commentary says tht Immunofixation shows monoclonial protein LgG Kappa Light chain at ,2 of total m-spike of .3... Is this possible to change from lambda free to kappa free light chain? Small print from labcorp suggests that Darzalex (which I am on) might cause a false positive. It's been a couple of weeks since I noted this to oncologist..Have any of you had similar situation? .

So are we talking about a group with Smoldering M&M or some other group?

Hello! I was diagnosed with IgA lambda smoldering this year after a year of fatigue, shortness of breath, iron deficiency without anemia, and a weird sudden intolerance to alcohol. Still unsure if these symptoms are really attributable to the myeloma or if I have something else going on. I'm considering doing one of those virtual second opinion options at Cleveland clinic just to get a second set of eyes on my labs and imaging. Anyone have experience with that?

The cost of group healthcare will be rising in over 50% of employer group plans. Expect the costs increase of between 4-8.5%. This may be passed on to employees through increased co-pays and Out of pocket maximums. Premiums may also be affected.

The Biden Administratio introduced a rule that medical debt had to be excluded form Credit Report. Now a Federal Judge in Texas has reversed that rule siting overstep. Medical debt will ow be back in your credit report, brining harm to a lot of people.

Update on CARES Phase III clinical programme of anselamimab in light chain amyloidosis (CAEL-101) https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2025/update-on-anselamimab-in-al-amyloidosis.html

I had a stem cell treatment 8 years ago. I am on maintenance therapy with Ninlaro 4mg, once a week for 3/4 weeks. I wonder if I should stop treatment with this protease inhibitor. Any thoughts?

Hello, I was diagnosed in 2017, had SCT 2018. I am not on any maintenance since 2018 and in remission. This past year, I have been getting neuropathy in both of my feet and hands. (tingling and achy) Is it possible to get neuropathy now after nine years due to treatment? I have diabetes but my A1C 5.3 and on no meds. I do not have blurred vision or headaches that usually coincides with diabetes. I also had my nerves tested in feet and hands and I do not have any damage. Thank you in advance.

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Has anyone had the experience that when you get your blood work done, the M Spike result does not show? I was told that meant the M spike was at zero, but I find that a bit hard to believe that they wouldn’t at least say zero or no result.