The Myeloma Minutes
Episodes
038 A New Four-Drug Treatment for Myeloma: What Does DVRD Mean for Patients?
25 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Experts discuss the approval of the new DVRD four-drug treatment for newly diagnosed myeloma patients who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant,...
037 From Patient to Author: Jonathan Gluck’s Myeloma Story
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Jonathan Gluck shares his deeply personal experience of living with myeloma, reflecting on diagnosis, uncertainty, treatment, resilience and wh...
036 Infection and Myeloma - Staying Safe Without Stopping Life
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores why people with myeloma are more vulnerable to infection, how treatments affect immunity, and the practical steps patients and c...
035 Blood Clots and Myeloma - What Every Patient Should Know
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains why people with myeloma are at higher risk of blood clots, how blood thinners help, and the warning signs patients and carers sh...
034 Pain in Myeloma - Understanding It and Taking Back Control
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores why pain happens in myeloma, how it affects daily life, and the many ways it can be managed - from painkillers to specialist sup...
033 MRD Explained: How Much Myeloma Is Really Left
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains minimal residual disease (MRD) - what it is, how it’s measured, and how it could shape more personalised myeloma treatment in ...
032 What Do My Blood Results Mean? - A Myeloma Guide
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode breaks down common blood test results in myeloma, helping patients and carers understand what the numbers mean, what matters most, and wh...
031 Living Young with Myeloma: Treatment, Relapse and a Breakthrough with CAR-T
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meera shares her powerful 15-year journey with multiple myeloma — from diagnosis during pregnancy to stem cell transplant, maintenance therapy and u...
030 CAR-T Therapy Explained: A Personalised Treatment for Myeloma
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Doctors Jam & Sally explain CAR-T cell therapy for myeloma - how it works, what the treatment journey looks like, the potential si...
029 Belantamab Returns: A New Combination for First Relapse Myeloma
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains the new NICE-approved combination of belantamab, pomalidomide and dexamethasone for people whose myeloma has relapsed after firs...
028 Myeloma in 2026 - What's Coming Next and Why It Matters
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks ahead to 2026, exploring upcoming myeloma treatments, major research advances, and the topics patients and carers most want to unde...
027 From Functional Cure to Satsuma sized devices : Myeloma Highlights of the Year (Part 2 of 2)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jam Katari and Dr Sally Moore are joined by leading myeloma experts to look back on 2025’s biggest breakthroughs; from functional cures and new t...
026 From Smouldering to Sci-Fi : Myeloma Highlights of the Year (Part 1 of 2)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jam Katari and Dr Sally Moore are joined by leading myeloma experts to look back on 2025’s biggest breakthroughs; from early treatment for smould...
025 An Additional New Hope - Understanding GPRC5D Treatment
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces Talquetamab - a newly approved bispecific antibody for relapsed myeloma - explaining how it works, who it’s for, and what si...
024 From Braces to Bone Regrowth: Modern Spine Care in Myeloma
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Molloy, renown spinal surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust in Stanmore explains how tailored bracing, breakthroug...
023 Numbness, Tingling and Treatment: Making Sense of Neuropathy
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jam & Sally unpack what neuropathy is, why it happens in myeloma treatment, and how patients can recognise, prevent and manage it to protect th...
022 Remission, Relapse and Reality Understanding the R-Words in Myeloma
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jam & Sally unpack what remission, relapse and refractory disease truly mean for people living with myeloma — and explore how close we are to...
021 Understanding Risk in Myeloma: What Your Genetics Can Tell You
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode unpacks the complex world of myeloma genetics - what high and standard risk really mean, how these tests guide treatment, and how future ...
020 Myeloma UK at the Heart: Advocacy, Research and Hope
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr Sophie Castell, CEO of Myeloma UK, sharing insights into the charity’s vital work in research, advocacy, patient support, a...
019 Four Drugs, One Goal - A New Option for Older Myeloma Patients
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday. This episode explain...
018 BCMA Bispecific antibodies - Novel immunotherapies for relapsed myeloma
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday. This episode explore...
017 The Myeloma Transplant Journey: A Nurse’s Guide to What Really Happens
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday. Specialist nurse Ale...
016 Life After Transplant: Maintenance Treatment in Myeloma Care
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday. This episode explore...
015 Inside the Transplant: What to Expect from an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday. This episode walks y...
014 Stem cells : what they are, mobilisation and collection.
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday. During this episod...
013 Trojan Horse Therapy for Myeloma: A First for the NHS
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. During this episode, Jam & Sally talk about a ground-breaking new combination therapy for multiple myeloma avai...
012 Treatment Without Transplant: What Older Myeloma Patients Need to Know
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This episode explores the standard treatment for older or transplant-ineligible patients with myeloma, focusing on ...
011 Understanding Induction Therapy for Myeloma
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This episode guides you as a patient or carer through induction therapy for myeloma, focusing on the DVTD regimen, ...
010 The First Steps in Myeloma Care: What to Expect and Why It Matters
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. During this episode, Drs Jam and Sally provide a clear and compassionate guide to first-line treatment for multiple...
009 Bone Disease, Bisphosphonates & Myeloma: What You Need to Know
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This episode explores how bone disease affects people with multiple myeloma and how bisphosphonates like zolendroni...
008 Scans and Myeloma : What you need to know, with Dr Shaheel Bhuva
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. Dr Shaheel Bhuva, a radiologist (and long term colleague of Jam) joins Drs Jam and Sally to demystify scans in my...
007 Smouldering Myeloma : Risks and monitoring - A Patient's guide
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. During this episode Jam and Sally deep dive into Smouldering Myeloma—explaining what it is, how it’s monitored,...
006 Steroids for Myeloma : Katy's Patient Story of Strength and Side Effects
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. During this chat with Jam and Sally you'll hear a candid patient perspective on coping with a myeloma diagnosis and...
005 Taking Part in Research: Clinical Trials for Myeloma Explained
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. In this episode Jam & Sally explore the role, process, benefits, and realities of clinical trials in myeloma ca...
004 Steroids for Myeloma : The good, the bad and the ugly
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. In this episode Jam & Sally explore the role of steroids in myeloma. A cornerstone of myeloma therapy for decad...
003 Meet Your Myeloma Team: Who’s Who and How They Help
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This is a living library of credible information for patients of multiple myeloma and their caregivers. During this ...
002 What is Myeloma? : Patient questions answered
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This is a living library of credible information for patients of multiple myeloma and their caregivers. Doctors Jam ...
001 The Myeloma Minutes : An introduction
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sally Moore Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell d...