Generic Drugs for Multiple Myeloma: Biosimilars
Over the years we have become familiar with generic drugs, approved by FDA, and treated…
Browsing: Life With Multiple Myeloma
Cost of Care: ASH Applauds Access to Treatment Bill
This Press Release was originally published by ASH. ASH President Applauds Introduction of Patients’ Access to Treatment…
Myeloma 101: Summer Fun and Safety for Cancer Patients
Summer has officially begun! It’s a great time to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather…
Medicare and the Cost of Multiple Myeloma Drugs
BY PAUL KLEUTGHEN The median age for multiple myeloma patients ranges between 65 and 75,…
A Cancer Caregiver’s Open Letter to Family and Friends: Please Understand, Life After Cancer is Different
Every patient agrees that once you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, there is no going back…
Muscles for Myeloma Columbus Run Raises $30,000 for Multiple Myeloma Research
The Myeloma Crowd hosted it’s first Muscles for Myeloma Columbus 5K and 1 Mile Race,…
Myeloma 101: How To Pick A Multiple Myeloma Doctor
Choosing a doctor to treat your multiple myeloma is one of the most important decisions…
Fighting Cancer Is Hard. 15 Tips for Living With Chronic Illness
BY KIM GILES Find the original article on KSL. CC Scott said, “The human spirit…
Living Long-Term With Myeloma Part 2: Renal Function
This is the second in a series based on “Guidelines for screening and management of…
Is There one Sugar That is Better (or less bad) Than Others for Cancer Patients?
Scientific research is inconclusive on whether sugar impacts the growth of cancer. It doesn’t mean,…
Normalcy and Myeloma Remission
BY YOLANDA BRUNSON-SARRABO A cancer survivor understands the importance of hearing the word “remission”. The…
Coping With a Parent Who Has Cancer
BY ALLYSE SHUMWAY October 3 – the day I found out my Dad had cancer.…
Policy and Politics: What Cancer Advocates Must Understand
BY GREG BROZEIT “Public policy” is often a misunderstood concept. Everyone thinks they know what…
Helping Others with Myeloma……Passing It On
BY JIM OMEL, MD While myeloma is a devastating and mainly incurable cancer, we now…
Muscles for Myeloma: Your Healthier and Happier Self in 2017
Thanks for joining Muscles for Myeloma in 2017! During this year’s campaign, almost 20,000 of…
How and When To Fight for Drug Access for Myeloma Care
Have you ever been denied coverage by your insurer? Host Andrew Schorr and Stacey Worthy…
Can One Doctor Manage Your Myeloma?
BY YOLANDA BRUNSON-SARRABO Managing your myeloma diagnosis can be one of the most stressful day-to-day…
Muscles for Myeloma: Better Fitness Means Longer Life for Myeloma Patients
BY DANNY PARKER The title of the column should help you to be motivated. But…
High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients Benefit from Aggressive Treatment
Dr. Sagar Lonial of Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute recently discussed his paper on how…
Muscles for Myeloma: Exercise After Stem Cell Transplant
BY DANNY PARKER The day after my stem cell transplant, my nurse practitioner came into…
Muscles for Myeloma: Don Wright is Onto Something
Join us for Muscles for Myeloma in April by registering here. BY DANNY PARKER Don…
Improving the Cancer Patient Experience by Listening to Patients at MD Anderson
Original article found on eHealthcare Strategy by Jane Weber Brubaker Note: Healthcare facilities can learn much…
The Story of The Mutant and The Myeloma Beast!
BY DON BEHLER Long before any memory could imprint itself into my consciousness, my infant life…
Muscles for Myeloma: Rest Up or Get Moving? Studies on Exercise and Myeloma Show it’s Time to Move.
Join us for Muscles for Myeloma in April by registering here. BY DANNY PARKER In…
Muscles for Myeloma: Interleukin-6, Myeloma and Exercise
Join us for Muscles for Myeloma in April by registering here. BY DANNY PARKER While…
Riding the Myeloma Roller Coaster Part 2: Patient Tips on How to Cope
How do your myeloma friends cope with the emotional ups and downs of myeloma? They…
Don’t Obsess About Cancer Causes
BY GREG BROZEIT Researchers found that two thirds of cancer-causing cell mutations occur because of…
Keeping Up Appearances and Myeloma
BY YOLANDA BRUNSON-SARRABO Isn’t having myeloma draining? Whether it’s staying on track with your meds…
How To Thank Your Myeloma Specialist During Myeloma Awareness Month
Our myeloma specialists work tirelessly to care for us and many also perform research for…
Muscles for Myeloma: Myeloma is not a Sprint, it’s a Marathon
Muscles for Myeloma is an open fitness campaign you can join through April 30, 2017.…
NIH Budget Slashed in Trump Budget Proposal
BY GREG BROZEIT The Trump administration’s federal budget blueprint for fiscal year (FY) 2018 includes…
Living Long-Term With Myeloma Part 1: Infections, Immunity and Vaccines
This is the first in a series based on “Guidelines for screening and management of…
Columbus, Ohio Event Leads Way for African American Myeloma Patients
BY GREG BROZEIT “In the audience, I could see and feel memories of my grandparents…
Why Myeloma Patients Need Exercise
BY DANNY PARKER You need to exercise. Not only do you need to listen carefully…
Who Knew Feb 28th Was RARE DISEASE DAY? I Didn’t! We Must COME TOGETHER!
BY GARY PETERSEN I was contacted by Anna Suarez who wanted to start a partnership…
Muscles for Myeloma: How Exercise Helps Resist Despair
Our Muscles for Myeloma program is just beginning and we’d love you to join us…
Riding the Myeloma Roller Coaster Part 1: Expert Tips on How to Cope
There’s nothing easy about having multiple myeloma. Even when patients are in remission, they never are…
The SparkCures Myeloma Clinical Trial Finder Becomes Even Better With New Updates
BY BRIAN MCMAHON Hi, everyone. It’s Brian from SparkCures. We have some incredible updates that…
Your Myeloma Meds: Managing Those Side Effects
BY YOLANDA BRUNSON-SARRABO Anyone dealing with any type of chronic condition can relate to the…
Can Social Media Improve Patient Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials?
BY LYNNE LEDERMAN, PHD (Original article on obroncology.com) Less than 5% of patients with cancer participate…
Peripheral Neuropathy and Multiple Myeloma: Not Just Feet and Hands
BY PAUL KLEUTGHEN Just about all myeloma patients are already members of the “Unhappy Feet…
Register for Muscles for Myeloma 2017 Before March 1: Increase Your Fitness While You Support YOUR Myeloma Center’s Research
Registration is Now Open. Program Begins March 1. Fitness matters to everyone, but it is…
Accentuate the Positive
BY SEAN MURRAY When I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008 I was advised…
Affording Multiple Myeloma
BY YOLANDA BRUNSON-SARRABO Sometimes patients can feel like cancer opens the doors for pharmaceutical industries…
Be Careful What You Wish For: My Chemo Diet
BY CHERIE RINEKER Be careful what you wish for. Thirty-three years ago I wished I…
Some People are Climbing Mountains for Myeloma, I’d Rather Take a BEACH WALK!
BY GARY PETERSEN Myeloma Crowd has a Beach Walk on March 4th, 2017 to raise…
The Benefits of Massage for Peripheral Neuropathy (and a Massage for YOU at Pat’s Myeloma Survival School)
Many patients with multiple myeloma have peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in the hands or…
Lenalidomide (Revlimid) Financial Assistance Program
Patient assistance programs are available for some commonly used myeloma treatments – for the drug…
Ixazomib (Ninlaro) Financial Assistance Program
Patient assistance programs are available for some commonly used myeloma treatments – for the drug…
Daratumumab (Darzalex) Financial Assistance Program
Patient assistance programs are available for some commonly used myeloma treatments – for the drug…