Virtual Multiple Myeloma Workshop Focusing on Communities in San Diego, CA

This International Myeloma Foundation Regional Community Workshop is a virtual workshop, set in an engaging environment, that offers myeloma patients and caregivers up-to-the-minute information about multiple myeloma. Topics include an introduction to myeloma (Myeloma 101), upfront treatments at diagnosis, maintenance therapy, relapse information, and an update on clinical trials. Also, a member of the IMF Nurse Leadership Board will talk about managing side effects and symptoms of myeloma and treatments. View the slides here: http://bit.ly/rcw-SD-21 Segments: 0:00 Intro 2:15 Myeloma 101 and Frontline Therapy - Dr. Craig Cole Dr. Craig Cole (Michigan State University, Breslin Cancer Center) reviews multiple myeloma basics in his myeloma 101 overview which includes: The diagnosis of multiple myeloma, the spectrum of plasma cell disorders, staging and risk stratification. Also included in this segment, Dr. Cole discusses the latest frontline therapy options, treatment sequence and regimens, and upfront therapy strategies including induction, transplant, and maintenance therapies. He also shares his perspective on the advancement of myeloma science and patient survival. 39:00 Panel Discussion 53:30 Relapsed Therapy and Clinical Trials - Dr. Caitlin Costello Dr. Caitlin Costello (University of California at San Diego, Moores Cancer Center) discusses the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, the classifications of available therapies, and new therapies on the horizon, including ide-cel, a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) targeted CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. Castello outlines the importance of patient participation in clinical trials, and a brief overview of how clinical trials work. 1:47:40 Management of Side Effects and Symptoms - Teresa Miceli, RN, BSN, OCN Teresa Miceli, RN, BSN, OCN (Mayo Clinic-College of Medicine, Rochester, MN) shares how to best manage multiple myeloma symptoms and side effects, along with myeloma-treatment symptoms and side effects. Please subscribe to our channel! Subscribe to International Myeloma Foundation: http://bit.ly/XlUtPE Visit our website at: https://www.myeloma.org Find us online: Facebook:   / myeloma   Twitter: @IMFMyeloma (  / imfmyeloma  ) Instagram: @imfmyeloma (  / imfmyeloma  ) LinkedIn:   / international-myeloma-foundation  ) Support the IMF! http://bit.ly/WskQHC Category Nonprofits & Activism License Standard YouTube License