Hematological Diseases: Myeloma

Published Joseph Green on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:33

Regional Haematology Program: Myeloma

In this comprehensive overview, Haley Beer, a clinical nurse consultant, provides detailed information about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and complications of myeloma, emphasising the importance of early detection, personalised care, and management strategies to improve patient outcomes.

This video is part of a suite of four videos created to support health professionals involved in the care of haematology patients. The four topics include hematological diseases: Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and Haematology Clinical Trials.

Aim: This resource aims to provide an introductory overview of the haematological disease Myeloma

The topics covered in this video include:

  • What is myeloma?

  • The five different types of immunoglobulin

  • CRAB symptoms

  • Hypercalcaemia

  • Anaemia

  • Staging myeloma

  • Diagnosis tests

  • Full body imaging

  • Bone Marrow Aspirate and Trephine (BMAT)

  • Spectrum of plasma cell disorders

  • Variations of diagnosis

  • Response criteria

  • Infection risk

Hematological Diseases: Myeloma

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Ms Hayley Beer

Portrait of Hayley Beer
Clinical Nurse Consultant

Hayley Beer is a Clinical Nurse Consultant working in the Myeloma and Autograft stream at Peter Mac. Her clinical work includes patient and family preparation for complex therapies; assessment and management of disease and treatment-related side-effects and survivorship care. As a Nurse Consultant, research is also a key component of her role and is undertaking a Master of Philosophy at Melbourne University in Graduate Research. 

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