Creative Treatment Approaches
David shares a compelling story about the successful application of myeloma treatments for a patient with Poem syndrome, highlighting the importance of thinking outside the box in medicine. He emphasizes the need for a system that encourages innovative drug repurposing while addressing the inherent risks, as even a single patient setback can halt progress in medical fields like gene therapy. The conversation underscores the delicate balance between innovation and patient safety in treatment strategies.In this clip
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Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Related Questions
Is there anything on top of the chemotherapy my dad is receiving for multiple myeloma that he could possibly be doing to help fight the cancer cells, as discussed in the episode Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum and the clip Hope Amidst Despair?
Is there a way to cure multiple myeloma?
Alternative treatments for multiple myeloma