How Fast Can Multiple Myeloma Progress and What Biologically Happens When It Does?

[@cathym813]

I’m only halfway through the recording, but this is absolutely the most helpful and informative source of MM knowledge I’ve come across in a long time. Thank you both for your time and energy.

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

Cathy, thank you so much for such a kind comment. I hope the rest of the video was just as beneficial to you. Dr. Wong is amazing!

[@jaylpizarro]

Awesome informative forum. I am being treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center. My oncologist does not offer such information!

[@angpaul1956]

I enjoyed watching this and was given great answers as a Multiple Myeloma patient. I go to Metro Hospital in Cleveland Ohio and what Medicare does not cover the Hospital does, it's called being rated.. I first seen a Dr. Wong, then she left and I was given a CNP, now she is leaving. My next appointment is with an Oncologist Dr. Lan. I'm doing well on Revlimid now for about 1 yr and half. I'm worried should I see a Myeloma specialist ? I don't think my Dr.'s that I see are specialists in this area. I sure wish Dr. Wong on this webinar was near me, she was fantastic! I go to Metro because of the rating I get because it could be to expensive for me. If you know any specialists in my area I would love to know who. Thank you Angie

[@marthahale477]

Great webinar!!! I’ve been on this journey for 14 years so slow changes are very much part of my day to day!

[@jacksonemma5929]

Great information!!

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

We are glad you found this helpful!

[@keithmines2469]

Great session, very helpful.

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

We are glad you found this helpful!

[@robertsprafke9376]

Please dumb it down, you’re still talking way over my head. I’m 67 and still don’t understand most of what you explained. Labs and tech terms only mean something to the people in the medical field. How come nobody can put this scary stuff in a street language?

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

Myeloma can be complicated and it can feel overwhelming to keep track of everything. You can call our Patient Experience Team at [phone] (or text them) to get help understanding lab terms and what your specific labs mean.

[@laelbellamy2495]

Google Dr Durie. He does short explanations that are easier to understand. None of this is necessary for you to know.

[@laelbellamy2495]

Unless you really want to geek out, which some people do.

[@laelbellamy2495]

There is a protocol-meaning the MM docs decided all the numbers for progression-and they just compare your numbers against the protocol.

[@HopeKrakowski-hu8wh]

I agree to look up Dr Durie w/ the IMF. He's the BEST!❤

[@gonancy]

Very informative. I didn't know Dara only affects the M Spike of Kappa light chains. I was led to believe, it affect both Kappa and Lambda. Thanks.

[@Kiara-zm8vm]

WHAT IS THE HIGHEST KAPPA VALUES YOU HAVE SEEN?

[@sabrinadrabing595]

Thank you for the subject matter!

[@cool-858]

I'm 45 yrs old n since a year I have pain in my back, lateral ribs, sternum with a history of persistent cough for seven months. .but recently the cough is gone I have a lot of dysnoea, fatigue, n lots of pain in both upper arms in the humerous, my labs - I'm anarmic, esr raised to 50, BP is 168/110, my CT scan shows inflammed pancreatic head, normal urine test reports normal...I have lots of bony pain especially in my mind back, sternum, ribs, pain in my right loin n hip, fatigue, anaemia, hypertension n stress...pls let me know what to do im not diagnosed with mm though

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

That sounds really frustrating! Keep visiting different doctors and don't give up! Hopefully they find an accurate diagnosis for you.

[@HopeKrakowski-hu8wh]

Do you have MM?

[@cool-858]

@@HopeKrakowski-hu8wh I do not know ....I'm afraid if I have ..what do u suggest

[@cool-858]

@@HopeKrakowski-hu8wh I do not know ....I'm afraid if I have ..what do u suggest

[@cool-858]

@@HopeKrakowski-hu8wh I do not know ....I'm afraid if I have ..what do u suggest

[@MarthaGarrett]

I want to learn more about “connect”

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

Wonderful! If you are a myeloma patient or a caregiver, you can sign up for a free profile by visiting www.healthtree.org/myeloma/connect and we have a lot of different groups that might be appealing to you- feel free to join any of them and get posting!

[@jackiebruney449]

Thank you so much. ❤

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Is it true that M Gus doesn’t necessarily turn into multiple myeloma? And what are the numbers on this?

[@HopeKrakowski-hu8wh]

I had MGUS for 20 years before it has recently progressed into Smoldering Myeloma

[@bonmam9511]

It’s only a 1% chance that MGUS turns into Myeloma

[@clivethomas1564]

Can multiple myeloma leave leave your system i mean your body

[@evelynalexander369]

It would have been better if this Dr. can spoke a bit slower; explained a lot better, and, laughed a lot less!

[@jordanfuerst2352]

You can slow out down by clicking the gear icon and selecting a slower speed.

[@lepaplava]

Good grief, this doctor is on speed.

[@HealthTreeForMyeloma]

We thought it was a great and helpful conversation. Are there any specific questions you have about the presentation that we can help answer? You're also welcome to slow down the playback time on KZbin if that helps you.

[@ElephantsRock19]

She is obviously highly intelligent, and she is covering a ton of complicated information in a short amount of time. If she talked any slower, with all this info to go over, this would be a 4 hour video!