I remember my doctor saying no alcohol during induction chemo but haven’t asked him during maintenance. What can you tell me about it? What has your doctor advised? I’m currently on the maintenance regimen of 10mg Revlimid 21/7, dexamethasone and Darzalex monthly.
I have about 2 small glasses of red wine per month. I enjoy it with pizza! My oncologist is aware and does not say I couldn't have any. ☺
Does anyone know if there is a Class Action lawsuit in the works related to Multiple Mylomia, and OTC Male Enhancement supplements which many have been proven to contain generic Viagra?
https://www.drugs.com/sildenafil.html#warnings
Well, Ms. Ryan, an interesting question. Causes one to reflect on the joys of living. I've not heard this concern with male enhancement drugs. At my age clinical proof of deleterious effects would not… read more
Stage 3B is the highest stage for Multiple Myeloma. 3B means you have kidney issues
My labs came back with with low levels on M,G&A. Is this concern?
A=34 G=454 M=15
Hi Steven
Mark showed you an example of data collection applications available at many cancer centers, hospitals and also Healthtree. I have an app on my iPhone and donated my data to Healthtree for… read more
And is 0.34 kappa good? in December it was 0.2 alot of folks seem so more knowledgeable about tests
Netta, please ask for a printout of your lab work that is ordered by your oncologist every time they do your monthly doctor's labs. Keep them together in a loose-leaf binder organized by date. This… read more
My Kappa number is rising but my protein pattern is normal. Will, at some point, the protein reflect the Kappa numbers; if they keep rising?
Thank you for this link! 💛👍
What is CCML
Not sure if the actual numbers are that great. Looks like Hypogammaglobulinemia might be a thing now. That is a mouthful.
I’ll say. It was a month and a half before I felt close to normal. I can’t imagine not having good results after all that. I was just hoping for the best. Good to not expect the best. And the journey… read more
Is this site for all blood cancers, not just Multiple Myeloma? Is there a different section or page for other myelomas, such as Leukemia?I just did a search and saw this site is for myeloma, and only mentioned Multiple Myeloma once, so I'm assuming MM is just one.....
Just multiple myeloma.
It was discovered that I had thyroid cancer when I was diagnosed with MM (June 2023). I had my thyroid removed (in October 2023) 4 weeks before my Stem cell transplant (November 2023). Now it appears… read more