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Myeloma Support Group Discusses Treatment Extremes
On-Air Myeloma Support Group discusses Treatment Extremes: Comparing and contrasting different treatment options. Myeloma survivor Pat Killingsworth is joined by support group leader and survivor Matt Goldman.
IMPACT of STRESS and MANAGING STRESS while LIVING with MYELOMA with Don Baylor
Don Baylor was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March 2003, while he was New York Mets bench coach. Baylor was very upbeat while discussing his condition and treatment with his players and he had continued with his work that whole…
Ways Patients and Caregivers can Help Boost Myeloma Research
Our August On-Air Myeloma Support Group is discussing ways that patients and caregivers can help boost myeloma research. We have Pat Killingsworth lead the meeting with our guest for the month, Jenny Ahlstrom.
Unraveling the Complexities of BRCA-Related Breast and Ovarian Cancers
The BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 are genes that produce proteins crucial for DNA repair. Since these proteins play a pivotal role in cellular resilience against DNA damage — mutations leading to inactivation of these genes results in…
When should people get palliative care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on relieving the symptoms and stress of a serious illness and improving quality of life, in alignment with a patient’s individual goals, values, and priorities. Although palliative care consultation is recommended for millions…