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The Brief Concept Of A Cure
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So the idea of cure got me thinking after I recently relapsed after a SCT. I have said this before, why call it a SCT when the real action is to use high dose chemo/poison (use that word poison in front of your oncologist and watch their reaction) to eradicate ALL of your bone marrow
Now use stem cells to regrow marrow. How/why does one single cancer cell come back and eventually clone and multiply? I though the Melphalan killed it all. So maybe a few survived and hid from the maintenanceā€¦ read more

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

In the context of multiple myeloma, the term "cure" refers to the complete eradication of the disease, with no signs of cancer returning. However, it's important to note that currently, there are noā€¦ read more

Darzalex And Diarrhea
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Diarrhea is listed as one of the common side effects of Darzalex (Daratumumab), a medication used for treating multiple myeloma. If you are experiencing diarrhea while on Darzalex, it's important toā€¦ read more

Have Not Looked It Up Yet, Bt Has Anyone Had/heard Of ELRA( Renap?). It Is A Byte. Md Proposng Dependng On Bone Biopsy Result.
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

It sounds like you're referring to Elrexfio (Elranatamab-Bcmm), which is indeed a type of treatment for multiple myeloma. Elrexfio is a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-CD3-directed bispecificā€¦ read more

Can Someone Tell Me How To Get My Picture In The Profile?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

To upload or change your profile picture, follow these steps:

1. Click on the two horizontal lines located at the top left corner of your screen
2. Choose 'Upload Your Photo'.
3. Select one of theā€¦ read more

Hi. Just Finished My First Cycle Of Revlimid (3 Weeks On, 1 Week Off). Other Than Fatigue, Did Anyone See Side Effects Becoming Easier?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hello! It's great to hear that you've completed your first cycle of Revlimid. Regarding side effects, it's common for patients to experience various reactions, and these can change over time. Someā€¦ read more

Need Help Correcting The Location To Where I Live
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Good morning ā˜€ļø pray that everyone is well and off to a blessed and amazing day.
How do I correct the country and state for where I live? Itā€™s incorrect. Iā€™m from Maryland
Thanks ā˜ŗļø

A MyMyelomaTeam Member

To change your location on the MyHealthTeam platform, please follow these steps:

1. **Access the Menu**: Click on the two lines at the top left of the page to open the menu
2. **Navigate toā€¦ read more

Has Anyone Experienced Weight Gain With The Revlimid, Valvade, Dex And Dara Treatment? Iā€™m On Week 3 And Starting To Notice It.
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

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 swellingā€¦ read more

Anyone Here Have Osteosclerotic Myeloma?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I'm here to provide information about osteosclerotic myeloma. If you have any specific questions or need details about this condition, feel free to ask!

Can MM And AL Amiloidosis Be Seen In The Same Person?
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

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 someā€¦ read more

Can MM Produce AL Amiloidosis And Damage The Heart
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes, multiple myeloma (MM) and AL amyloidosis are related conditions, both involving plasma cells. In AL amyloidosis, abnormal plasma cells produce misshapen light chain proteins that form amyloidā€¦ read more