How to offer caregivers help that actually helps
“Let me know if you need anything.” No matter how well-intentioned that statement sounds, I personally believe it’s the most useless thing someone can say…
Myeloma
Myeloma overview
Myeloma is a rare blood cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for producing antibodies that help fight off infectious pathogens and other threats.
Read moreMyeloma treatment
While myeloma treatment can drive the disease into remission, sometimes for long periods of time, the cancer will often come back after a few months or years, and additional treatments will be needed.
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Tecvayli-Darzalex Faspro combo extends survival in myeloma trial
People with hard-to-treat myeloma given a combination of Tecvayli (teclistamab) and Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) — both approved cancer therapies from…
When self-care feels like another thing on the to-do list
My therapist advised me to engage in more meditation. A friend sent me a link to a YouTube channel dedicated to yoga. In the waiting…
Results expected soon on burixafor for myeloma stem cell transplants
Results from a clinical trial testing Exicure‘s therapy candidate burixafor (GPC-100) in stem cell transplants for people with myeloma are expected soon — and the developer…
Feeling relieved, then guilty, when my mum falls asleep
The most peaceful part of my day starts around 10:36 p.m. That’s when my mother has taken her last pills, I’ve checked her vitals, and…
