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Here are some helpful links to explain the side effects of myeloma and its treatment and what can be done to prevent or control them. However, these are not a substitute for speaking with your doctor.
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Part of the IMF Patient Education Tools Series, this document includes fact sheets on Preventing Blood Clots and Thromboembolic Events, Managing Steroid-Associated Side Effects, Managing Myelosuppression, Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy, and Managing Gastrointestinal Side Effects With Novel Agents for Multiple Myeloma |
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Peripheral neuropathy — damage to the nerves that carry sensation from your hands or feet — can cause numbness, tingling and burning sensations. A Mayo Clinic specialist provides some tips for managing this disorder.
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IMF Nurse Leadership Board Member
Deborah Doss, R.N., OCN
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA |
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Webcast by Kena Miller, RN, MSN, FNP from the Washington 2009 Patient & Family Seminar
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11.22.09
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Managing Side Effects
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This information is adapted from ASCO's "Optimizing Cancer Care: The Importance of Symptom Management," a curriculum that teaches doctors about understanding and treating the side effects of cancer and its treatments. |
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Osteonecrosis (pronounced OSS-tee-oh-ne-KRO-sis) of the jaw is a rare conditon that involves the loss, or breakdown, of the jaw bone. |
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step 1: get the correct diagnosis
step 3: Initial treatment options
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