Letter: Support for people with multiple myeloma

Posted 10/20/22

I was thrilled to read Len Lear's article in the October 12 edition of the Chestnut Hill Local. 

Although multiple myeloma (MM) has no cure, over the past decade many new medications enable those with this disease to live longer with a much better quality of life.

My introduction to MM in April 2017 was emergency spinal fusion surgery because my L1 vertebra had disintegrated. My only treatment now is an injection once per month, with no side effects. 

My phenomenal medical care through the University of Pennsylvania allows me to enjoy an active life, which recently included …

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Letter: Support for people with multiple myeloma

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I was thrilled to read Len Lear's article in the October 12 edition of the Chestnut Hill Local. 

Although multiple myeloma (MM) has no cure, over the past decade many new medications enable those with this disease to live longer with a much better quality of life.

My introduction to MM in April 2017 was emergency spinal fusion surgery because my L1 vertebra had disintegrated. My only treatment now is an injection once per month, with no side effects. 

My phenomenal medical care through the University of Pennsylvania allows me to enjoy an active life, which recently included a 10-day family visit with grandchildren to western USA national parks. Each day involved at least three hours of hiking with a renewed appreciation for natural wonders.

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (themmrf.org) and the International Myeloma Foundation (myeloma.org) provide a wealth of information about diagnosis and treatment of MM. Camaraderie with other myeloma patients enhances quality of life and is mutually rewarding. If anyone would like to email or speak with me, please contact me directly at wyndmoorwarriors@gmail.com. 

For more information, go to the website for the Philadelphia Multiple Myeloma Networking Group (https://philadelphia.myeloma.org).

Richard Abraham

Whitemarsh