Season 2 : Episode 2

The Interface Between Myeloma and Infection

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In this episode we meet Dr Anna Kalff a haematologist from The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

Dr Kalff gives us a recap on myeloma and the immune system, the effects of myeloma on the immune system, the differences between innate and adaptive immunity, how myeloma treatments affect the immune system, what does a suppressed immune system look like, advice on infection prevention, immune base treatments and the implications for infections, risk factors for the person living with myeloma, supportive medications to boost the immune system, minimising risk of infection and  timing of vaccinations.

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