This week we delve into the plasma cell disorder Multiple Myeloma, with UCLH Myeloma consultant, Dr Rakesh Popat. With incredible clarity and efficiency he covers the basics of diagnosing and treating myeloma, including the role of newer targeted therapies, allogeneic transplantation and immunotherapies.
He clarifies the pathophysiology of the side effects myeloma patients can commonly present with, including lytic lesions, spinal degeneration and renal damage. Some how we manage to cover all of this in 25 minutes flat!