Managing Side Effects of MGUS/Smoldering Myeloma Patients
Many MGUS and Smoldering Myeloma Patients experience side effects like bone pain, fatigue, anemia, etc. but are not sure if it has to do with the precursor disease or if it's caused by other factors.
Unfortunately this means that all MGUS and Smoldering Myeloma patients should ALWAYS see a myeloma specialist if they are experiencing symptoms of the kind. However, that doesn't mean those side effects can't be effectively managed through patient-lead solutions.
Join us as we talk about how to search for crowd-sourced and proven side effect solutions for symptoms that you might be experiencing as a precursor myeloma patient. We look forward to connecting with you!
Todd Foster
Todd Foster is the Director of Digital Patient Engagement at HealthTree. He worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 12 years before helping myeloma patient, Jenny Ahlstrom, start up HealthTree. He specializes in patient experience, helping patients understand their options, and becoming decision makers with their care teams. Prior experience includes IT development projects at Intermountain HealthCare and UnitedHealthcare. Todd has a passion for using technology that can help patients have a better life, and along the way, help to further research for a cure.
Audrey Burton-Bethke
Audrey joined the HealthTree Foundation as the Myeloma Community Program Director in 2020. While not knowing much about myeloma at the start, she has since worked hard to educate herself, empathize and learn from others' experiences. She loves this job. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.