The Patient Navigation Center (PNC) at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) addresses barriers to care and supports patients and caregivers as they navigate a multiple myeloma diagnosis and treatment decision-making. Erin Mensching, RN, BSN, OCN, of the MMRF, and colleagues presented findings from two surveys on the PNC and its patient navigator program during JADPRO Live 2024, the Annual APSHO Meeting. ...
Multiple Myeloma
Learn about the newest therapies, interventions, and clinical research on multiple myeloma (MM). Cancer Nursing Today provides the latest clinical data and insights on screening for early detection, COVID-19 vaccine responses in patients with MM, and more. From treatment developments for relapsed/refractory MM and imaging techniques to the latest in CAR T-cell therapy, explore the latest outcomes in MM.
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