In this short video, Dr. Anna Jones, an expert in oncology and hematology, provides an overview of multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. She explains the symptoms of multiple myeloma, such as bone pain, weakness, fatigue, and increased infections, and discusses how the disease is diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Jones emphasizes the importance of team-based care in treating multiple myeloma and stresses that the needs of the patient come first. She describes how the Mayo Clinic Health System takes a patient-centered approach to care, providing personalized treatment plans and support services to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Whether you're a patient or a caregiver, this video provides a clear and informative introduction to multiple myeloma and the key considerations for managing this complex disease.

Anna Jones, M.D. is a physician in Hematology and Oncology at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin offering a full range of cancer information, resources and options, including:

• Chemotherapy
• Emotional and spiritual guidance
• Hospice
• Nutrition counseling
• Pain management
• Palliative care
• Radiation therapy
• Screenings
• Specialized oncology nursing
• Surgery

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Learn about "Frontline Therapy in Myeloma" presented by renowned multiple myeloma expert Dr. Peter Voorhees, recorded live at the 2023 International Myeloma Foundation Patient and Family Seminar in Boca Raton, Florida.

Speaker:
Peter Voorhees, MD
Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Plasma Cell Disorders Division
Atrium Health, Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, NC
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Improving Lives | Finding the Cure

Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of lives of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy.

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Experts discuss factors that help determine treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, including the role of cytogenetics, risk-status of disease, comorbidities, 2- or 3-drug treatment options, time to relapse, and appropriate drug classes.

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Laurent has multiple myeloma, a cancer that affects the cells of the bone marrow. It is the 2nd most common blood cancer in the world.

Laurent was diagnosed at the age of 52 and has been in remission for 6 years. Alongside his wife, he tells us his story.

Video produced in partnership with Association Française des Malades du Myélome Multiple: www.af3m.fr

To learn more about multiple myeloma, visit
- sanofi.fr: https://www.sanofi.fr/fr/nos-d....omaines-therapeutiqu
- à vivre ouvert: https://www.avivreouvert.fr/

Sanofi is committed to the management of diseases that are often difficult to diagnose. Our ambition is to embody hope for patients and their families.

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Dave never expected the pain in his back would turn out to be caused by cancer. He turned to Winship's world-renowned team of multiple myeloma specialists to treat and manage the blood cancer that was the culprit.

As with all treatments, individual patient results vary. It is important to discuss your cancer treatment options with your physician.

Learn about multiple myeloma care at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, visit https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/multiple-myeloma.

Marti shares her story of all the different first symptoms she experienced, explaining them all away, before finally getting diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This is part one of our 4-part conversation with Marti.
Thank you for sharing your story, Marti!

The interview has only been edited for clarity.

Full story & transcript → https://www.thepatientstory.co....m/cancers/multiple-m

Videos:
1) 1st Symptoms & Diagnosis: This Video
2) 1st Line Treatment (Chemo & Side Effects): https://youtu.be/hlmJ0P7wwpU
3) Stem Cell Transplant & My Hair Loss: https://youtu.be/q_urqNwXNsU
4) Living with Multiple Myeloma: https://youtu.be/ppW_hEwiMXM

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Contents of the Video:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Can you tell us about yourself?
02:45 - Describe your first symptoms
06:11 - Feeling the second set of symptoms
07:47 - Meeting with the doctor in-person about the symptoms
10:39 - Realizing that the symptoms could mean something serious
14:16 - When did the doctors start suspecting more than COVID?
17:19 - When did you start to think it was cancer?
19:42 - How did you break the news to your family?
23:21 - The moment you were diagnosed
29:00 - Guidance on how to break the news of a cancer diagnosis
31:09 - What question do you wish you could've asked someone going through the same thing?____________________________

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