Kay Cromie was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2003 and is a firm believer that every myeloma patient needs to be their own advocate.

“It’s important to know enough about the disease so that when you start treatments, you can track your progress…Some people say their doctor will tell them everything they need to know, but you have to be your own advocate,” said Cromie.

Based on her own experiences with myeloma as well as experiences of other myeloma patients, …

Kay Cromie, a bookkeeper and office manager from Burlington, Vermont, led a relatively normal and healthy life, until she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on November 1, 2003.

Cromie was never prone to getting sick, and she worked out regularly at the gym to stay in shape. However, after turning 50, she noticed that she was getting tired during her workouts and could no longer lift weights with as much ease as before, prompting her to see a doctor.

“They …

This article describes a myeloma patient’s experience participating in a clinical trial. It is part of a series of articles intended to help clarify the clinical trial process.

In August 2008, Phil Brabbs was diagnosed with smoldering myeloma, which most physicians do not treat until symptoms begin and the disease progresses to multiple myeloma. After more than a year of physicians carefully reviewing his blood work, Phil’s smoldering myeloma progressed to multiple myeloma, and his physicians wanted to begin treatment. …

This article describes a myeloma patient’s experience participating in a clinical trial. It is part of a series of articles intended to help clarify the clinical trial process.

Don was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2004. At the age of 69 and despite living with a cancer that attacks his bones, Don inspires fellow myeloma patients by running in marathons. He has completed three marathons so far this year, is running in one tomorrow, and plans on participating in three …

This guide, which will be published as a series of articles over the next couple of weeks, is intended to help clarify the clinical trial process and to answer common questions so that you can decide whether a clinical trial is the right option for you. The guide will explain the different types of clinical trials, address common concerns, provide answers from physicians to common questions, describe patients’ clinical trial experiences, and provide resources for finding a clinical trial.

If …

This guide, which will be published as a series of articles over the next couple of weeks, is intended to help clarify the clinical trial process and to answer common questions so that you can decide whether a clinical trial is the right option for you. The guide will explain the different types of clinical trials, address common concerns, provide answers from physicians to common questions, describe patients’ clinical trial experiences, and provide resources for finding a clinical trial.

There …

This guide, which will be published as a series of articles over the next couple of weeks, is intended to help clarify the clinical trial process and to answer common questions so that you can decide whether a clinical trial is the right option for you. The guide will explain the different types of clinical trials, address common concerns, provide answers from physicians to common questions, describe patients’ clinical trial experiences, and provide resources for finding a clinical trial.

If …