My blood counts are "sluggish," and my doctor believes that the stem cell boost is the best way to get them going again. I'm wondering if there are other options. I'm currently using growth factor shots and getting infusions for platelets/hemoglobin, but I'm wondering about other options to increase platelets and Erythropoietin for hemoglobin. Thanks for your responses. I'm in a bit of a panic! :(

My IgG and IgM are low low and the IgA is high high and the Kappa Light Chain is rising... so I was at UPenn yesterday and received guidance for the IviG treatments. Thoughts?

I am thinking of switching insurance to a PPO so I can see the MM specialist that my HMO won’t pay for currently (they contract with another facility but it’s farther away). Does anyone else have a PPO and do they pretty well for the medication? Thanks

What is the normal process for stem cell transplant?

I am new to the myeloma and waiting to start VRd treatment. I heard the one drug is insanely expensive, but oncologist says there are grants to pay for it. Did anyone have trouble with the medication cost?

Researchers discover that blocking ephrin B2 signaling can stop multiple myeloma growth
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Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have discovered a protein expressed on multiple myeloma cancer cells that drives disease growth and development. The new study found that blocking part of the protein's unique signaling pathway stops myeloma growth in culture and in laboratory mice. Their study was published in the… read more

For those taking pomalyst do you have to have a prescription every month to get your prescription refilled?
I will be starting my 3 rd round and once again I have to get a prescription from the doctor before they will fill it. Plus I have to talk to the filling pharmacist before they will refill it.