Navigating RRMM: Helpful Resources and Advice for Patients Facing Disease Progression

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Panelists discuss how multiple myeloma support resources range from formal organizations like the International Myeloma Foundation and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation to online patient communities, hospital-based support groups, and specialized social media networks, with advice for newly relapsed patients emphasizing the importance of allowing emotional processing before taking action, seeking second opinions from myeloma specialists, asking detailed questions about all available options including clinical trials, connecting with patients who’ve undergone similar treatments, maintaining hope amid setbacks, and recognizing that relapses, while challenging, often open doors to novel therapeutic approaches that can effectively control the disease for extended periods.

What resources or support groups have you found most helpful during your treatment journey and what advice would you give to someone who just learned that their disease relapsed?

Navigating RRMM: Helpful Resources and Advice for Patients Facing Disease Progression

EP: 1.What is Late-Line RRMM and How is it Determined?

EP: 2.Challenges in Managing Late-Line RRMM

EP: 3.Linda’s Treatment History and Challenges in Coping With Multiple Relapses

EP: 4.Current Treatment Landscape for Late-Line RRMM

EP: 5.Clinical Factors Evaluated When Choosing Treatment in Late-Line RRMM

EP: 6.Patient’s Experience in Shared Decision Making in RRMM

EP: 7.Practical Considerations for Therapies Considered by the Patient and Caregivers in RRMM

EP: 8.Managing Treatment Logistics: Navigating Travel, Lodging and Caregiver Support

EP: 9.Recent Updates in Bispecifics and Their Use in Clinical Practice

EP: 10.Recent Updates in CAR-T Cell Therapy and Their Impact in Clinical Practice in RRMM

EP: 11.Balancing Benefits and Risks: Patients’ Experiences With Newer Therapies and Side Effects in Late-Line RRMM

EP: 12.Balancing Efficacy and Quality of Life in Late-Line RRMM

EP: 13.Aligning Treatment Goals: Key Considerations for Patients and Caregivers in Late-Line RRMM

EP: 14.Lifestyle Modifications That Have Been Helpful in RRMM

EP: 15.Addressing the Most Common Concerns Patients and Caregivers Have in Late-Line RRMM

EP: 16.Effective Communication Strategies: Sharing Concerns With Your Medical Team in Late-Line RRMM

EP: 17.Guidance for Caregivers: Supporting a Loved One Through Late-Line RRMM

EP: 18.Navigating RRMM: Helpful Resources and Advice for Patients Facing Disease Progression