![How Can Myeloma Patients Advocate for the Best Care?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Can-Myeloma-Patients-Advocate-for-the-Best-Care-2.png)
December 2020
Find Your Voice.
Being a pro-active myeloma patient or caregiver can be overwhelming. The Pro-Active Myeloma Patient Toolkit provides actionable advice and downloadable resources to help you communicate clearly and effectively with your healthcare team. The “Toolkit” includes:
![Toolkit Logo Pro-Active Patient Toolkit](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-4-5.png)
Myeloma Basics: What You Need to Know
![How Can Myeloma Patients Advocate for the Best Care?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Can-Myeloma-Patients-Advocate-for-the-Best-Care-2.png)
![Debunking Common Myeloma Misconceptions](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Debunking-Common-Myeloma-Misconceptions-2.png)
![What Key Tests Should Follow a Myeloma Diagnosis?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Key-Tests-Should-Follow-a-Myeloma-Diagnosis-2.png)
![What is Multiple Myeloma?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-is-Multiple-Myeloma-2.png)
![Maintenance Therapy and Continuous Therapy in Myeloma: What’s the Difference?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Maintenance-Therapy-and-Continuous-Therapy-in-Myeloma_-What’s-the-Difference_.png)
![How Side Effects Can Be Managed in Myeloma](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Side-Effects-Can-Be-Managed-in-Myeloma-1.png)
![Lab Tests in Myeloma: Key Results to Monitor](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Lab-Tests-in-Myeloma_-Key-Results-to-Monitor-1.png)
![Key Considerations When Choosing Myeloma Treatment: What’s Available?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Key-Considerations-When-Choosing-Myeloma-Treatment-What’s-Available.png)
![Diagnosed with Myeloma? Why to See a Specialist and What to Expect](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/iagnosed-with-Myeloma-Why-to-See-a-Specialist-and-What-to-Expect.png)
![What Does Remission Mean in Myeloma?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Does-Remission-Mean-in-Myeloma_-1.png)
![Get The Best Myeloma Care NOW: A Physician’s View](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Get-The-Best-Myeloma-Care-NOW_-A-Physician’s-View-1.png)
![Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma: What’s the Difference?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Relapsed-and-Refractory-Multiple-Myeloma_-What’s-the-Difference_-1.png)
![Overwhelmed By a Myeloma Diagnosis? The Key Steps to Take](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Overwhelmed-By-a-Myeloma-Diagnosis_-The-Key-Steps-to-Take-1.png)
![Diagnosed with Myeloma? An Advocate’s Key Advice](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Expert-Advice-for-Newly-Diagnosed-CLL-Patients.png)
![Staying Abreast of the Latest News in Myeloma](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Staying-Abreast-of-the-Latest-News-in-Myeloma.png)
![Personalized Medicine](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Personalized-Medicine.png)
![Preparing for your office visit](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Preparing-fro-your-office-visit.png)
![The Benefits of Seeking a Second Opinion](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Benefits-of-Seeking-a-Second-Opinion.png)
![Discussing Treatment with Your Doctor: Key Questions to Ask](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Key-Questions-to-ask-1.png)
![The Truth About Myeloma Treatment Side Effects](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Hesitant-support-group.png)
Myeloma Treatment Approaches
![Is My Myeloma Treatment Working?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Is-My-Myeloma-Treatment-Working-2.png)
![Myeloma Treatment Options: Where Do Clinical Trials Fit In?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Myeloma-Treatment-Options_-Where-Do-Clinical-Trials-Fit-In-2.png)
![What Should You Know About Myeloma Treatment Options?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Should-You-Know-About-Myeloma-Treatment-Options-2.png)
![What Is the Patient’s Role in Myeloma Treatment Decisions?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Is-the-Patients-Role-in-Myeloma-Treatment-Decisions-2.png)
![What Are Key Factors in Myeloma Treatment Decisions?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/What-Are-Key-Factors-in-Myeloma-Treatment-Decisions-2.png)
![How Do Myeloma Test Results Guide Prognosis and Treatment?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-Myeloma-Test-Results-Guide-Prognosis-and-Treatment-2.png)
![Myeloma Treatment Decisions: What’s Right for You?](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Myeloma-Treatment-Decisions_-Whats-Right-for-You_-1.png)
![](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Why-Myeloma-Patients-Should-Speak-Up_-Advice-from-a-Nurse-Practitioner-1.png)
![Evolving Approaches to Myeloma Treatment: Staying Up-to-Date](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Evolving-Approaches-to-Myeloma-Treatment_-Staying-Up-to-Date-1.png)
Downloadable Resources
![Navigating Myeloma Treatment Decisions](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Navigating-Myeloma-Treatment-Decisions-.png)
![Myeloma Treatment Decisions: What’s Right for You? Resource Guide](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/Myeloma-Treatment-Decisions_-Whats-Right-for-You_-Resource-Guide.png)
![Follow Up Visit Planner for AML Patients](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/patient-script.png)
![First Office Visit Planner for AML Patients](https://powerfulpatients.org/wp-content/uploads/patient-script-1.png)
This program is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb/Celgene, Janssen, and Takeda, and through generous donations from people like you.