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Other Options Rather Than Stem Cell Transplant
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Oncologist preparing for stem cell transplant for my husband, but after careful research, he does not know if he wants to undergo such a grueling procedure which has no guarantee of remission. He is doing quite well with his weekly chemo treatments which have astounded his doctors. Has anyone used alternative measures other than stem cell transplant, and instead decided on another version of treatment. We are so overwhelmed and indecisive about this.

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In my case, primary treatment (Revlamid/Velcade/Dex) took my m-spike down to 0.2, but never to zero. Also, primary treatment did not get rid of the high risk mutations in my bone marrow. The Stem Cell… read more

Anyone Get Teclistamab Yet, The Bispecific? Wondering How It Went Mag
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Yes, Teclistamab, marketed under the brand name Tecvayli, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in adults who… read more

After Two Weeks Of Having Stem Cell Transplant Has Anyone Felt As If They Were Having A Relap Such As Back Pain And Extreme Weakness.
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Thanks for the reply. But are u saying u never went into remission.

What Can I Do Naturally To Prevent Or Help.
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Can Multiple Myeloma Affect the Brain? Read Article...
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Hi Mildred,

There are many natural things that can help. There is a great book I’ve read by Dr Dominic Brandy who is an MD that was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Beat Back Cancer Naturally. He… read more

Who Do You Lean On For Support?
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My Wife, My Best Friend, My Super Advocatee, All my wife.
I don't need much support now but when I was diagnosed 10 years ago, I had a lot of family and friends to help if needed.

MinimuMM-seq, Has The Potential To Replace A Bone Marrow Biopsy
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https://www.dana-farber.org/newsroom/news-relea...

New Technique Can Detect and Analyze Tumor Cells of Multiple Myeloma and Precursor Conditions from Blood Sample
New Technique Can Detect and Analyze Tumor Cells of Multiple Myeloma and Precursor Conditions from Blood Sample
https://www.dana-farber.org/newsroom/news-releases/2022/new-technique-can-detect-and-analyze-tumor-cells-of-multiple-myeloma-and-precursor-conditions-from-blood-sample
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Great information!

A plant-based diet can turn a lot of our ailments around.

I even stopped eating turkey bacon, deli, and other processed meats once I found out that they are Class-1A… read more

Is Anyone Out There Also Vegan And Naturopathic And Tried To Use Both To Help Weaken Mm? It Seems To Have Worked For Me.
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Thanks for the information Larry. I'm glad you are doing well 💕💖

Does Anyone Have Their Own Personal Theory As To Why They Got Myeloma?
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I know no one knows the exact cause, and it’s probably from a combination of factors, but I can’t help but wonder!

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I was just asked at our Cancer clinic if i was exposed to second hand smoke... that I was in abundance as a kid. Makes you wonder if that also could have played a part in the damaged DNA?

Hi There Can Anyone Explain The CAR T Cells Therapy? I Need To Know………
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Larry I am sending you lots of hugs, stay strong and well.

Hemotologist On Your Team
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Do most of you have a hemotologist or hemotologist oncologist on your team? We don't and I think we should.

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We are going to USC, Norris Comp Cancer in LA but I want Mayo for Lou.