Module
Survivorship and Self Management
Description:
Learn about survivorship and self management strategies for multiple myeloma patients.
Module Objectives:
- Understand the concept of survivorship beginning at diagnosis and continuing throughout the myeloma journey
- Review essential components of self management for chronic myeloma care
- Explore nursing strategies to support patients in proactive health management and care coordination
Instructor:
Beth Faiman, PhD, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN®, FAAN
Tools and Resources:
Conversation Starter for nurses (English and Spanish) – also available in hard copy
Myeloma Treatment Discussion Tool – also available in hard copy
Recommended Routine Health Screenings
Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patient Resources | The IMF
Long-Term Care Planning | The IMF
Videos:
Living Well with Myeloma: Nutrition and Quality of Life
Living Well with Myeloma: Medicare
Exercising in a Minute or Less
Quality of Life Studies in Myeloma – ASH 2024
Publications:
NLB_2011_CJON_SurvivorshipCareGuidelines
NLB 2016 Cancer Med Lack of health maintenance examinations and risk in myeloma patients