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Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

Release Date: 05/25/2021

Behind the Blood: The Caregiver’s experience of blood cancer show art Behind the Blood: The Caregiver’s experience of blood cancer

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast Orlaith Cormican a PhD student and Nurse chats with Maire Treasa and shares her findings from the research she undertook over the last number of years exploring psychosocial vulnerability in caregivers of individuals with a chronic blood cancer.  She talks about the impact that caring for someone has on all aspects of a caregivers life, the life adjustment and the crucial role they play on the patient journey. She also talks about caregivers who are potentially more at risk of becoming psychosocially vulnerable and the need to include caregivers as part of the...

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Title – Living with Myeloma - A Spouse Perspective show art Title – Living with Myeloma - A Spouse Perspective

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this engaging podcast, Marie Treasa Ni Cheallaigh chats to Ally Bryne, whose husband was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2021. Sharing her family's experience, they discuss everything from diagnosis to fundraising to spreading awareness and the impact of Michael’s diagnosis has had on their young family. Thanks for listening Multiple Myeloma Ireland:  

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Living with Cardiac AL Amyloidosis, a personal journey from Michael Bond, Galway native, retired teacher and renowned Ex- Offaly hurling manager show art Living with Cardiac AL Amyloidosis, a personal journey from Michael Bond, Galway native, retired teacher and renowned Ex- Offaly hurling manager

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast, legendary hurling manager Michael Bond, shares his experience of living for a number of years with cardiac AL amyloidosis. Chatting with our host MT, Michael outlines his previous cardiac health, and how he initially attributed his symptoms including shortness of breath to his underlying condition. Michael talks about the importance of advocating for one’s own health and pushing for further investigations when symptoms persist. He candidly shares his journey from diagnosis to treatment, and his visits to the Royal Free AL Amyloidosis centre, Uk. He explains how the treatment...

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The Family - Coping with Multiple Myeloma show art The Family - Coping with Multiple Myeloma

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast, Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh chats to sisters Rachel and Laura, whose mum was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2016. Sharing their experiences, they discuss everything from the initial shock of the diagnosis, to the limited  information available for families of myeloma patients, touching on important issues such as patient autonomy, supporting someone close to you with myeloma, and the emotional impact that comes with a loved one receiving a multiple myeloma diagnosis.  Thanks for listening. Multiple Myeloma Ireland:  

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Living with Amyloidosis- Diagnostic & referral  pathway for Irish patients to the National Amyloidosis Centre in the UK show art Living with Amyloidosis- Diagnostic & referral pathway for Irish patients to the National Amyloidosis Centre in the UK

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast, Episode 1 of the 2nd Series and our second in the Living with Amyloidosis series, Darren Foard and Angelique Smit, nurse experts from the Royal Free Hospital in London, provide an excellent overview of Amyloidosis focussing on disease symptoms, the patient's journey and diagnostic investigations to confirm AL Amyloidosis.  They discuss their role in assisting patient navigate their diagnosis and outline the referral pathway for Irish patients for further investigation at the National Amyloidosis Centre at the Royal Free Hospital in London.  Amyloidosis management...

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An excellent overview of effective treatments in Multiple Myeloma - Prof O’ Dwyer show art An excellent overview of effective treatments in Multiple Myeloma - Prof O’ Dwyer

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast Prof O’ Dwyer provides an excellent overview of effective treatments in Multiple Myeloma. He has seen the development of many new drugs leading to improved survival in MM patients over his career and he discusses these in detail. He highlights the role of the immune system and the development of immunomodulatory agents to treat Myeloma. Prof O’Dwyer explains the treatment options at diagnosis and the decision making process regarding treatments at relapse. Drugs discussed include Thalidomide, Lenalidomide and Pomalidomide , Bortezomib, Carfilzomib, Bi Specific antibodies...

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Amyloidosis a protein problem - Dr. John Quinn show art Amyloidosis a protein problem - Dr. John Quinn

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast Dr John Quinn explains how AL Amyloidosis, a rare illness which is not fully understood, can often be tricky to diagnose.   Early diagnosis, however, is key to minimise organ damage and treatments have improved over the past 10 years with high response rates piggybacking off myeloma treatments. There is no typical Amyloidosis patient and many may have been feeling unwell for 9-12 months before a diagnosis is made. Symptoms of Amyloidosis vary among patients and include generalised tiredness, weight loss, feeling lightheaded, numbness or a tingling feeling in hands or feet,...

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Living with Multiple Myeloma: Michael O’Regan, Journalist and Broadcaster personal journey of Living with Multiple Myeloma show art Living with Multiple Myeloma: Michael O’Regan, Journalist and Broadcaster personal journey of Living with Multiple Myeloma

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this final podcast of the series, Journalist, ex-Irish Times correspondent, Kerryman, and Multiple Myeloma patient Michael O’Regan discusses his experience of living with the condition.

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Living with Multiple Myeloma: Updates on treatment approach for Multiple Myeloma, now and into the future. show art Living with Multiple Myeloma: Updates on treatment approach for Multiple Myeloma, now and into the future.

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast Professor Siobhan Glavey, provides an update of the rapid developments in managing Multiple Myeloma.

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Living with Multiple Myeloma: Emotional Adjustment and Coping show art Living with Multiple Myeloma: Emotional Adjustment and Coping

Living with Multiple Myeloma podcast

In this podcast Dr Norma Jean Murphy, Chartered Senior Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, chats to Maire Treasa about overcoming the overwhelming reactions patients may feel at diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma from shock, disbelief, anger, sadness, loss and for some relief they finally have a diagnosis particularly as many patients may have been unwell for some time.

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In this podcast, Ann shares her personal experience of living with Multiple Myeloma for over 5 years. Although, her multiple myeloma has relapsed more than once and requires ongoing treatment, she is living well and is hopeful for the future.
 
Ann' s engaging conversation with Maire Tresa  provides advice on the importance of taking control of your life, being active and surrounding yourself with supportive people when coping with this relapsing, remitting cancer. She describes how learning to adjust her mindset and adapting her activities has helped her learn to live with relapsed disease.
 
Ann outlines how being more self aware and drawing on her inner reserves has helped her overcome the fear and disappointment of her Multiple Myeloma relapse and subsequent treatment. 
 
Ann describes honestly how she has adapted to life from 'living from blood test to blood test' to learning to live and manage her disease both physically and emotionally. Throughout this podcast her positive attitude and drive is moving and inspiring.
 
Ann shares important advice for patients living with Multiple  myeloma, including staying informed, being aware of your limitations, seeking support for symptoms or side effects  adjusting activities and setting goals.  
 
Ann highlights the importance of support groups for sharing advice and information. In addition she encourages others through her personal experience to savour the small and simple things in life and to remain hopeful for the future.