Myeloma Treatment, Side Effects (Incl. Hair Loss!) & Stem Cell Transplant | Ray (2 of 3)

In this second part of our deep-dive conversation with Ray about his multiple myeloma diagnosis and experience, he dives into his first-line treatment of lenalidomide (Revlimid) + bortezomib (Velcade) + dexamethasone (steroid). Ray also shares the side effects he experienced and how he got through them. He also talks about losing his hair from the cancer treatment and then undergoing a stem cell transplant.
Thank you for sharing your story, Ray!

Videos:
1) My 1st Symptoms, Tests & Diagnosis:    • Cancer Patient Story: My 1st Symptoms...  
2) 1st Line Treatment : This Video
3) Living with Multiple Myeloma (& Maintenance Therapy):    • Living with Multiple Myeloma & Mainte...  

Full story & transcript → https://www.thepatientstory.com/cance...

The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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Contents of the Video:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Schedule of treatment for multiple myeloma
08:06 - Dealing with not "looking sick"
11:55 - Side effects of Velcade and REVLIMID
12:40 - What helped you with the side effects
15:29 - What was the stem cell transplant timeline
18:07 - Dealing with the chemotherapy hair loss
20:10 - Chemotherapy & side effects
24:09 - Sticking to the schedule of medications
28:14 - Stem Cell Transplant Recovery
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