For example, if a patient relapses after receiving three different treatments, their life expectancy will reduce to less than 10 months. 3 For the 24,000 people living with multiple myeloma in the ...

With advances in treatment, life expectancy is improving over time. Multiple myeloma treatments can cause a range of side ...

A spokesperson from Myeloma UK said ... "When I was diagnosed, they told me that the average life expectancy was six to eight years," Mr McEvoy said. "I said to the team, 'if you get me to ...

Lorie Miller, BSN, RN, CMI: It is a life-changing event, getting a new diagnosis of multiple myeloma. You can expect a lot of change. I always tell people that the first few months are the hardest.

Dec. 10, 2024 — A new treatment is showing promise for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). This precancerous condition can progress to active multiple myeloma, a type of ...

Treatment of smoldering myeloma, versus active follow-up ... I believe this depends on the patient's age, comorbidities, life expectancy, desire [for treatment]." Choice of treatment is being ...

The PERSEUS trial supports daratumumab addition to VRd for improved progression-free survival and quality of life in multiple myeloma patients. Hematology/oncology trainees tend to relocate away ...

Controversial Issue Treatment of smoldering myeloma, versus active follow-up ... comorbidities, life expectancy, desire [for treatment]." Choice of treatment is being addressed in ongoing trials ...