Multiple Myeloma

Case Study Explores Patient With Multiple Myeloma Experiencing Significant Fatigue During Therapy

C.D. is a 71‐year‐old man who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma six weeks ago. At the time of diagnosis, several comorbidities were noted: Hypertension Type 2 diabetes Congestive heart failure. All were well‐controlled on medication, and C.D. was actively followed by his internist. During his review of systems and examination, C.D. was found to have grade 2 peripheral sensory neuropathy (PSN) secondary to diabetes.
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Symptom Management, Treatment

Multiple Myeloma: A Textbook for Nurses

"The authors of [Multiple Myeloma: A Textbook for Nurses] have given a sound, scientific, and sophisticated summary of the disease entity, its pathophysiology, and natural history, the advancements in diagnostics, evaluation, treatment, and supportive measures, as well as the psychological and emotional support of patients with multiple myeloma.” —from the foreword, David Rice, RN, PhD, AOCNP®, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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