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Watch and listen to three of Australia’s leading myeloma haematologists give their answers to common questions asked about myeloma and its treatment.

Dr Hang Quach

St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne

Professor Jeff Szer

Royal Melbourne Hospital and Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Professor H. Miles Prince

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Epworth Hospital

What is Myeloma?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

What are the different kinds of Myeloma and why are my symptoms different to someone else?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

Which blood tests are important and what do the numbers mean?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

How are the bones affected by myeloma and will the lesions in my bones ever go away?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

What is ONJ and what is the risk that I will get it?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

How do I find a GP or specialist who knows about myeloma?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

Why have my kidneys been affected by myeloma?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

Is myeloma hereditary and should I have my family tested?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

What is a stem cell transplant and why should I have one?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

What kinds of side effects can I expect from thalidomide/lenalidomide/velcade?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince

Can I take complementary medications?

Dr Hang Quach
Professor Jeff Szer
Professor H. Miles Prince