After receiving a CAR-T cell infusion for multiple myeloma, individuals often need to stay in the hospital for several weeks. This period allows doctors to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment… read more
I was diagnosed in Sept. 2022, after a four year old knee replacement became infected. Started induction treatment right after diagnosis, which brought numbers down significantly. Had an autologous stem cell transplant in Feb. 2023. It helped, but did not eradicate M Proteins. Six weeks after the transplant, I started maintenance treatment. The M Proteins continued to go down, until recently.
After talking with my oncologist, I'm upping my Revlimid dose. Fingers crossed that it helps.
Treatment is going well, except for this uptick. Hopefully adjusting my Revlimid dosage will help.
It's great that you're reaching out to connect with others about CAR-T cell therapy. While I can't provide direct experiences from individuals, I can share that many people have undergone this… read more
The context provided does not specifically mention experiences with stem cell transplants in newly diagnosed myeloma patients. However, it does discuss general aspects of stem cell transplants for… read more
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Weight gain can indeed occur with treatments involving Revlimid (Lenalidomide) and dexamethasone, which are commonly used in the treatment of myeloma. Revlimid can cause side effects such as swelling… read more
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Yes, multiple myeloma (MM) and AL amyloidosis can sometimes occur at the same time in the same person. Both conditions arise from plasma cells, and while they are distinct diseases, they share some… read more