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Multiple Myeloma: An Insight into Early Intervention and Personalized Therapies

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Myeloma patients are definitely living longer. A decade ago the median survival was 3 to 4 years, while now it is in the range of 8 to 10 years. With all the new drugs and treatments that have been approved,…

May 10, 2018, 06:00 pm 2 Listen

Myeloma 2017 – Year in Review with MMRF

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The MMRF is pioneering precision medicine initiatives in multiple myeloma. This would help match patients to the most effective therapies based on their genetics and other unique factors. We are talking to Anne Quinn Young of MMRF to review myeloma…

Jan 25, 2018, 01:00 pm 0 Listen

Targeting Stem Cells in Multiple Myeloma for Improved Outcomes

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Multiple myeloma remains incurable despite improved remissions with novel agents. Relapse eventually occurs in the form of drug-resistant disease that carries a dismal prognosis. Relapse is dependent on stem cell functions. We are talking to Dr. William Matsui of Johns…

Dec 20, 2017, 05:00 pm 1 Listen

Demystifying Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma Treatment

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In 2017 stem cell transplants remains a key option for treatment of eligible multiple myeloma patients, and in majority of patients it is done as a part of frontline therapy. Research shows that stem cell transplants significantly increases the amount of…

Oct 04, 2017, 05:00 pm 1 Listen

Webinar: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for the MMRF with Myeloma Patient Advocate Matt Goldman

In February 2017, along with 5 other patients and 10 individuals who have had their lives impacted by myeloma, Matt Goldman climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. They were raising funds for Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), which is a…

Sep 26, 2017, 06:00 pm 1 Listen