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    Spring Survey Results 2012

    Managing the Side Effects of Myeloma Treatment

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    Lisa Smith, a nurse practitioner at the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, joins Andrew to answer questions about how to manage the side effects of myeloma treatments so patients can have the highest quality of life and still fight their cancer aggressively. Ms. Smith gives patients an idea of the side effects to expect from certain therapies in the hopes it will help patients to remain on their cancer medicines. The key for myeloma patients is to have open communication with your doctors about any symptoms you experience because often there is a way to alleviate the effect.

    Topics included in the discussion are: How to manage the neuropathy that accompanies certain therapies, such as Velcade; Efforts that can be made to help fight the fatigue and anemia; How to manage pre-existing conditions, like renal problems, when diagnosed; Transplant and maintenance therapies; The role biological ages plays in treatment options; How to manage stomach irritation from Dexamethasone; and Balancing the benefits of biophosphate Zometa against the renal problems and osteoneocrosis of the jaw often caused by long-term use. You’ll also hear about the current recommendations in diagnostic testing.

    With so many new treatment options, myeloma patients are living much longer, which means doctors have to shift the way they use certain drugs. It should provide tremendous hope to myeloma patients that doctors are now considering the long-term effects of all these treatments.

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    Lisa Smith, MSN, FNP, AOCN
    Nurse Practitioner, Cancer Centers of the Carolinas
    Lisa C. Smith, MSN, FNP, AOCN received a bachelor of science in nursing at the University of Delaware in Newark and a master of science in nursing, family nurse practitioner track, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She is certified in advanced oncology nursing and as an American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner. Among her professional... more >

    TRANSCRIPT:

    1. Introduction
    2. Guidelines for Physicians and Patients to Manage Side Effects
    3. Myelosuppression: How to Predict & Manage
    4. How to Address Issues of Anemia and Fatigue
    5. Zometa: Benefits & Side Effects
    6. Dexamethasone
    7. How to Address Kidney Problems
    8. Older Patients: Getting Adult Children Involved in Communication with Doctor
    9. Problems Associated with Long-term Steroid Use
    10. Importance of Exercise with Neuropathy
    11. Current Recommendations in Diagnostic Testing
    12. Prednisone: How to Address Side Effects
    13. The Role Age Plays in Myeloma Treatment
    14. Transplant & Maintenance Treatments

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