It is a well-established fact that multiple myeloma patients are at an increased risk for negative outcomes following the onset of infection and that includes dental infections. That, by itself, should be more than enough reason by itself to make doubly sure that we practice good dental/oral health and that we remain on a ‘first[...]

Earlier detection of multiple myeloma before bone damage occurs extends lives, according to a Swedish study presented at the 17th International Myeloma Workshop.  In the study, researchers used the Swedish Cancer Register to gather information on 14,013 myeloma patients such as birthdate, myeloma diagnosis date, fractures and death dates. A model was used to estimate[...]

Ken Fabian was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on January 11, 2007–over thirteen years ago.  Ken habitually saw the doctor for yearly blood work when his myeloma was discovered. Before he was diagnosed, he was in between health insurance companies. Quickly the insurance turned him down, and Ken found himself a new cancer patient with no[...]

As seen on PRNewswire HealthTree IRB-Approved Data Study to Identify Potential Correlations Between Diseases SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Myeloma Crowd™, a division of the CrowdCare Foundation, today announced the launch of a new study to identify correlations between psoriasis and multiple myeloma. Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease of the skin and multiple[...]

September was Blood Cancer Awareness month and time to focus on how some myeloma patients are developing Muscles for Myeloma. Staying fit is critical for your best myeloma outcomes. Every patient will be different in what they can do, so talk with your doctor, listen to your body and stay as active as you possible[...]

September was Blood Cancer Awareness month and time to focus on how some myeloma patients are developing Muscles for Myeloma. Staying fit is critical for your best myeloma outcomes. Every patient will be different in what they can do, so talk with your doctor, listen to your body and stay as active as you possible[...]

Are myeloma patients still considered “vaccinated” following a stem cell transplant? Dr. Maximillian Merz joins the Myeloma Crowd at the recent IMW meeting in Boston to share recent findings. It is believed that patients should get vaccinated after transplant, but this is the first time that it has been tested to see if patients responded[...]

September is Blood Cancer Awareness month and time to focus on how some myeloma patients are developing Muscles for Myeloma. Staying fit is critical for your best myeloma outcomes. Every patient will be different in what they can do, so talk with your doctor, listen to your body and stay as active as you possible[...]

Much is being written these days about the use of cannabis in cancer treatment. There is already some acknowledgment of the palliative effects of cannabis for cancer patients, especially as an agent that may alleviate chemo induced nausea. There is also some very early/emerging research on the potential curative effect of cannabis on certain cancers.[...]

September is Blood Cancer Awareness month and time to focus on how some myeloma patients are developing Muscles for Myeloma. Staying fit is critical for your best myeloma outcomes. Every patient will be different in what they can do, so talk with your doctor, listen to your body and stay as active as you possible[...]