Digital Guide: The Basics of Induction Therapy - Phoenix

Dr. Krisstina Gowin's guide to the first stage of multiple myeloma treatment: induction therapy.

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Welcome to Dr. Krisstina Gowin’s guide to the induction therapy stage of multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Gowin, who treats patients at The University of Arizona Cancer Center, has collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the multiple myeloma community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 1 Chapters / 4 Video Segments

Induction Therapy (4)
1. How Does Induction Therapy for Multiple Myeloma Work?

Stephanie Watson

Dr. Krisstina Gowin spoke with SurvivorNet about the first step in the treatment of multiple myeloma: induction therapy. Induction therapy typically involves a combination of four drugs that aim to kill multiple myeloma cells.

2. How Do I Receive Induction Therapy?

Stephanie Watson

Doctors who treat multiple myeloma are moving away from administering treatment through an IV, in favor of using a shot, which may have less side effects.

3. Treating the Side Effects of Induction Therapy

Stephanie Watson

According to Dr. Gowin, there are options for mitigating side effects you may experience from induction therapy, and it is important that you take proactive steps and let your doctor know about your side effects.

4. What It’s Like to Take Revlimid for Multiple Myeloma

Stephanie Watson

Revlimid is an oral medication taken daily during the maintenance phase of multiple myeloma treatment. Many people who take Revlimid experience side effects, but there are steps you can take to mitigate them.

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