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Starting Myeloma Treatment

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1. When should a patient consider starting treatment? Video

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2. Should frailty and functional status be assessed before treatment is started? how is it assessed? Video

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3. What is induction therapy? Video

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4. What induction therapies should newly diagnosed standard risk transplant eligible patients consider? Video

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5. What induction therapies should newly diagnosed high risk transplant eligible patients consider? Video

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6. What induction therapies should newly diagnosed standard risk transplant ineligible patients consider? Video

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7. What induction therapies should newly diagnosed high risk transplant ineligible patients consider? Video

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8. What factors should you consider when choosing a treatment regimen? Video

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9. Who should consider ASCT as part of induction? Why consider ASCT if in a complete remission? Video

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10. Can ASCT be delayed? Should I get transplant upfront or delay? Video

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11. What is risk stratification? What is risk adaptive therapy? Video

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12. What is consolidation therapy? Video

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13. What is maintenance therapy and how does it differ from consolidation and induction? Video

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14. What are some therapies being used in the maintenance setting? Video

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15. What are the typical dosages of maintenance therapy? What are the side effects? Video

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16. Why should a patient consider maintenance therapy if they are in complete response? Video

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17. Is maintenance therapy continuous or a fixed duration? What is response adaptive therapy? Video

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18. Is response the same as remission? Video

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19. What are myeloma markers? How are they useful? Video

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20. How will a patient know if they are responding to treatment? Video

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21. Should all myeloma patients take bone strengthening therapy? Video

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22. What are some recommended prophylactic medications? Video

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23. What vaccinations should myeloma patients be getting to help prevent infections? Video

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24. What treatment is used for a solitary plasmacytoma? Video

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25. What is extramedullary disease and how is it treated? Video

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26. When and why should I bring up side effects to treatment? Video

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27. Can patients be given treatment free intervals? Video

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28. Is it safe to be intimate with your partner who is on chemo and radiation? Video

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29. What should I know about ONJ? Video

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30. What are the different catheters and ports? When are each used? Video

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31. BETA - Can myeloma therapy be received through a dialysis port? Video

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32. Are there any foods, drinks, or supplements that individuals on myeloma therapy should avoid? Video

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33. Are there any tests that can predict what myeloma treatments you will respond to? Video

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34. When should a patient consider changing a therapy? Video

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35. What should younger individuals diagnosed with myeloma know about preserving fertility before starting treatment? Video

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36. (Guest Lecture): The Ever-Changing Landscape of Treatment | MCRT Webcast: Why Physicians Are Optimistic About Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Video

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37. BETA - What should younger individuals diagnosed with myeloma know about preserving fertility before starting treatment? Video

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38. BETA - When should a NDMM consider a clinical trial as a treatment option? Video

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39. Why is it important to have a BMB before myeloma treatment is started? Video

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40. (Guest Lecture): An Increasing Arsenal of Therapeutic Options | MCRT Webcast: Why Physicians Are Optimistic About Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Video

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41. (Guest Lecture): Balancing Today with Tomorrow’s Opportunity | MCRT Webcast: Why Physicians Are Optimistic About Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Video

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42. (Guest Lecture): A Discussion of Two Case Studies | MCRT Webcast: Why Physicians Are Optimistic About Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Video

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43. (Guest Lecture): Myeloma Diagnosis and Staging | MCRT Webcast: Experts Discuss Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Issues Video

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44. (Guest Lecture): Myeloma Treatment | MCRT Webcast: Experts Discuss Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Issues Video

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45. (Guest Lecture): Stem Cell Transplant | MCRT Webcast: Experts Discuss Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Issues Video

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46. (Guest Lecture): May 2022 - Translating Ideas Into Treatment - Dickran Kazandjian, MD Video

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47. (Guest Lecture): June 2022 - How to Tell Your Family, Friends, and Loved Ones You Have Cancer - Presentation Video

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48. (Guest Lecture): June 2022 - Measuring Serum BCMA for Non-Secretory Myeloma Patients with Dr. James Berenson Video

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49. (Guest Lecture): September 2022 - Evolution of Myeloma Therapy Video

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50. (Guest Lecture): September 2022 - Diagnosis: A Never-Ending Story Video

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51. (Guest Lecture): November 2022 - How Myeloma Frontline Therapy is Changing - Ajai Chari, MD Video

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52. (Guest Lecture) Syed Abbas Ali Presents Case Studies: Discussion with Morning Faculty | RT Austin, TX Mar 25, 2023 - Video

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53. (Guest Lecture) Putting Your Disease Into Your Context - William Matsui, MD | RT Austin, TX Mar 25, 2023 Video

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54. (Guest Lecture) So Many Choices: Deciding Which Treatment is Best - Matthew Butler, MD | RT Austin, TX Mar 25, 2023 Video

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55. (Guest Lecture) What's Available for Consolidation Therapy? Video

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56. (Guest Lecture) What's Available for Induction Therapy in Multiple Myeloma? Video

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57. (Guest Lecture): September 2023 - Setting Up Your Expectations For Having Myeloma Video

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58. (Guest Lecture): September 2023 - Essential Treatment Strategies for Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patients Video

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59. (Guest Lecture): October 2023 - Extending Remissions for Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patients Video

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60. (Guest Lecture): March 2024 - Advancement of Life-Changing Care for the Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patient Video

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When should a patient consider starting treatment?