Neuropathy is weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage (typically in the hands and feet). The myeloma protein produced by malignant plasma cells can cause direct damage to nerve cells, resulting in symptoms of neuropathy. We asked myeloma patients what they did to relive peripheral neuropathy. Their answers included:  Prescription Medications Gabapentin (Neurontin) Cymbalta (Duloxetine)[...]

It’s tricky having multiple myeloma. As I’ve been talking with other patients, we’ve not only shared the physical challenges it poses, but also the mental ones. Myeloma is a mind game. We have much to be grateful for in myeloma therapy because unlike 20 years ago, we now have a wide range of treatment options[...]

By Cindy Chmielewski @MyelomaTeacher I arrived for the first time at the Chicago ASCO annual meeting with the theme Caring for Every Patient, Learning from Every Patient. I received a Conquer Cancer scholarship to attend this conference. My ASCO experience started by attending an education session entitled Many Shades of Disparities in Myeloma Care. The[...]

  Join us at the Deer Valley Resort on July 19 for a spectacular summer evening with the stars including two global myeloma experts, a gourmet dinner and an evening of comedy with nationally recognized comedian Alex Velluto.  This event is held in conjunction with our Myeloma Coach Deer Valley Summit.  Lodges at Deer Valley[...]

  Congratulations to Richard Hite, who successfully completed his 600 mile ride from San Francisco to San Diego in just 6 days! Richard rode to raise funds and awareness of multiple myeloma. Thank you Richard, your family and your amazing support team who kept you going on this truly incredible journey. This was a stunning[...]

  The world for multiple myeloma patients is one of ups and downs. How can we ride successfully through all its hills and valleys? Myeloma patient Richard Hite shares how he is riding well with myeloma as he rides the first Bike the Coast 600 mile ride from San Francisco to San Diego. First, Richard[...]

  Richard Hite has ridden 400 miles of his 600 mile ride down the California coast.  What if he left his bike pump or spare tire at home? Or left without a map for his route? Without Support and Gear (SAG), his ride would be destined for failure from the start. Patients diagnosed with multiple[...]

Imagine this: You’re getting ready to begin your first big race. You’ve prepared very well–you’ve studied your route inside and out, your bike visited the shop for last minute tune-ups, you have plenty of water and a few snacks for needed energy, and you’ve trained with the best of the best. You begin your race[...]

Today is Day 2 of Bike the Coast – an epic 600 mile ride from San Francisco to San Diego by myeloma patient Richard Hite and his team. Please support Richard’s Ride!    Avid cyclist Richard Hite wouldn’t think about renting a bike and riding it 600 miles. If a bike isn’t fitted properly, you[...]

Today begins our Bike the Coast 2019 event, a 600 mile ride from San Francisco to San Diego with multiple myeloma survivor and cyclist Richard Hite. Richard was diagnosed with myeloma in 2015 and decided that myeloma was not going to slow him down. All proceeds will go to support multiple myeloma research. In celebration,[...]