Multiple Myeloma

Thomas Goode always worked out; when he felt an excruciating pain on his left side one day working out, he knew something was wrong and visited a surgeon. After terrible back pain months later and another x-ray and MRI, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

Sally K. Koski, PhD, RN, expresses her gratitude to CONQUER magazine for the very informative article, “Multiple Myeloma: Navigating the First 90 Days,” which was featured in the April 2022 issue.

Christopher Greklek competed in Ironman races and was shocked when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He describes being in and out of remission repeatedly, citing a program seeking to improve patient options.

Sally Torgeson explains how a myeloma coach can help newly diagnosed patients with the vast array of information, emotional, and financial demands of this type of blood cancer.

Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare form of blood cancer that affects plasma cells, which are immune cells that produce antibodies.

Nurse navigator and multiple myeloma expert Peg Rummel outlines the steps of dealing with multiple myeloma, including diagnostics, treatment planning, and barriers to care.

Find financial assistance programs available for multiple myeloma drugs.