David Vesole, MD, PhD, is the director of the Myeloma Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is also a member of the blood and marrow transplant team. To see all of the questions Dr. Vesole answers, click on “show more” below. Clicking on the question takes you directly to his answer.
To make an appointment with Dr. Vesole, please call 202-295-0520 or visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/Myeloma
0:00 Meet Dr. David Vesole
3:37 What is multiple myeloma or myeloma?
4:11 Are there different types of myeloma?
5:03 How do you determine the genetic makeup of the myeloma?
5:41 How does the genetic makeup of the myeloma determine the treatment?
6:47 Is there a cure for myeloma?
8:05 How did I get multiple myeloma or myeloma?
8:38 If somebody in my family has multiple myeloma should I be screened for it?
8:54 What are the treatments for myeloma?
10:04 What are some of the latest therapies for multiple myeloma?
11:20 What are the symptoms of myeloma?
11:43 How long will I live with this disease?
12:47 What are the stages of multiple myeloma?
13:30 How does stem cell transplant work as a treatment for multiple myeloma?
15:54 Is there a difference between stem cell transplant and bone marrow transplant?
16:31 How will I feel after the chemo and stem cell transplant?
17:52 When will I know if the stem cell transplant has worked?
18:19 Is a stem cell transplant a cure for myeloma?
18:34 How long can I expect my remission to last?
19:37 Are there any ethnic groups who are at higher risk for getting multiple myeloma?
20:14 What is C.R.A.B.?
20:37 What is the relationship between MedStar Georgetown and Hackensack University Medical Center?
