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Jul 30

040 From the Conference Floor: The Latest Advances in Myeloma Care

This episode explores the latest breakthroughs from the world's leading myeloma conferences, explaining how new research and clinical trials could shape future treatment and improve patient care with Charlotte. 📌Key Takeaways: Discover the newest treatments that could transform myeloma care in the years ahead. Find out why clinical trials today become tomorrow’s standard treatments. Hear how global collaboration is bringing safer, more effective therapies closer to patients. For extra content and more resources, please visit our website: https://www.themyelomaminutes.com/ We are proudly partnered with Myeloma UK for this episode. For more credible myeloma advice, please visit: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/ The Myeloma UK InfoLine is: 0800 980 3332 This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity. Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients. She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.
04/04/2025

002 What is Myeloma? : Patient questions answered

Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This is a living library of credible information for patients of multiple myeloma and their caregivers. Doctors Jam and Sally treat and speak with patients and caregivers daily. During this episode they talk about the most common and biggest questions they are asked, including: What is Myeloma? Is Multiple Myeloma different? Where does this type of cancer start? How could is possibly be best NOT to treat my myeloma? This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr. Jam Kothari Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity. Dr. Sally Moore Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients. She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.
Aug 20

224: Is It Just Me Or Has Life Felt Really F#!$^&g Hard Lately

Why so many women feel overwhelmed, exhausted and emotionally stretched and why menopause can turn the volume massively up on everything. What happens when the emotional load of life becomes too much to carry, especially while navigating perimenopause or menopause? In this deeply honest episode, Adele explores why feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or unable to cope doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong with you. From grief and relationships to family, work and the invisible load women carry, she looks at how menopause can turn up the volume on everything and asks a powerful question: are you failing to cope, or are you simply carrying too much? Watch The Menopause Coach (and see extra content from Adele): https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdeleJohnston ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ The Menopause Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-fN6J5DJW2J3IE0Qa80zFCKFXmTs4srlnlXYBf-gA/edit?usp=sharing If you want a chat for your future success, fuel yourself here: https://calendly.com/adelejohnston/successchat Download Adele's Journey Journal here : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/my-journey-journal/ Enquire about 121 coaching here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw6vrmKPE7A1eYDKQJiR9No7ZDdpfq-grBdKYjZSR-vl0Qag/viewform For extra support: Support@adelejohnstoncoaching.com ____________ From your host : Adele Johnston I’m Adele Johnston, a certified nutritionist and positive psychology coach, passionate about helping women improve their menopause health and reclaim who you are without menopause taking over. This is a time in your life where you get to feel vibrant, sexy and reclaim you again! I’m proud to work with women like you and have created a very successful proven Reclaiming You 3 STEP PROCESS to help you take back control of your body during your menopause. For more details : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/ To get Adele's FREE 3-step Menopause Weight Loss Guide: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/menopause-weight-loss-guide/
6d ago

225: Food Freedom in Menopause: Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Elle Mace

Could your relationship with food be affecting how you feel about yourself during menopause? In this episode, Adele is joined by food freedom and body image specialist Elle Mace to explore the complex relationship between food, body image and our emotions. They discuss how diet culture, restriction, childhood experiences and the need for control can shape our behaviours around food, particularly during times of change such as perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore self-compassion, body acceptance and how developing awareness can be the first step towards finding greater freedom and peace around food. Elle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamellemace/?hl=en Elle's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamellemaceElle's Website: https://www.ellemace.com/ Watch The Menopause Coach (and see extra content from Adele): https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdeleJohnston ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ The Menopause Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-fN6J5DJW2J3IE0Qa80zFCKFXmTs4srlnlXYBf-gA/edit?usp=sharing If you want a chat for your future success, fuel yourself here: https://calendly.com/adelejohnston/successchat Download Adele's Journey Journal here : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/my-journey-journal/ Enquire about 121 coaching here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw6vrmKPE7A1eYDKQJiR9No7ZDdpfq-grBdKYjZSR-vl0Qag/viewform For extra support: Support@adelejohnstoncoaching.com ____________ From your host : Adele Johnston I’m Adele Johnston, a certified nutritionist and positive psychology coach, passionate about helping women improve their menopause health and reclaim who you are without menopause taking over. This is a time in your life where you get to feel vibrant, sexy and reclaim you again! I’m proud to work with women like you and have created a very successful proven Reclaiming You 3 STEP PROCESS to help you take back control of your body during your menopause. For more details : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/ To get Adele's FREE 3-step Menopause Weight Loss Guide: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/menopause-weight-loss-guide/
Jul 14

039 DT-PACE Explained: When Myeloma Needs a Different Approach

This episode explains when DT-PACE chemotherapy is used in myeloma, how it works, what patients can expect during treatment, and why it remains an important bridge to newer therapies. 📌Key Takeaways: Why use older chemotherapy? Sometimes it's the fastest way to get myeloma back under control. DT-PACE is a bridge - helping patients reach treatments like stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. The treatment is intensive, but careful monitoring helps manage side effects and maximise its benefits.For extra content and more resources, please visit our website: https://www.themyelomaminutes.com/ We are proudly partnered with Myeloma UK for this episode. For more credible myeloma advice, please visit: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/ The Myeloma UK InfoLine is: 0800 980 3332 This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity. Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients. She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.
Jun 11

037 From Patient to Author: Jonathan Gluck’s Myeloma Story

Author Jonathan Gluck shares his deeply personal experience of living with myeloma, reflecting on diagnosis, uncertainty, treatment, resilience and what it means to build a life alongside cancer. 📌Key Takeaways: How do you live with uncertainty? Jonathan shares the lessons myeloma taught him. A diagnosis can change your life - but it doesn’t have to define it. One patient’s story of resilience, perspective and finding hope in unexpected places.Find Jonathan's book here: Amazon UK For extra content and more resources, please visit our website: https://www.themyelomaminutes.com/ We are proudly partnered with Myeloma UK for this episode. For more credible myeloma advice, please visit: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/ The Myeloma UK InfoLine is: 0800 980 3332 This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity. Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients. She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.
Mar 26

032 What Do My Blood Results Mean? - A Myeloma Guide

This episode breaks down common blood test results in myeloma, helping patients and carers understand what the numbers mean, what matters most, and when to worry (and when not to). 📌Key Takeaways: Not all ‘red’ results are bad - trends over time matter more than a single number. Three key numbers to watch: haemoglobin, neutrophils and platelets. Blood tests are your roadmap - guiding treatment, safety and how you’re really doing. For extra content and more resources, please visit our website: https://www.themyelomaminutes.com/ We are proudly partnered with Myeloma UK for this episode. For more credible myeloma advice, please visit: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/ The Myeloma UK InfoLine is: 0800 980 3332 This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr. Jam Kothari Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity. Dr. Sally Moore Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients. She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.
Jun 25

216: Menopause Weight Loss: How to Get Your Badass Back When Nothing's Working

What if menopause weight loss isn’t about becoming the woman you used to be - but about reconnecting with the powerful woman you are becoming? So many women enter perimenopause and menopause searching for answers about weight changes, body confidence and why everything that once worked suddenly feels different. In this episode, Adele explores the deeper story behind menopause weight loss - looking beyond the scales and into identity, self-connection, hormones, stress and the relationship we have with our changing bodies. This is a powerful conversation about letting go of shame, rebuilding confidence and discovering that this chapter isn’t about losing yourself, but finding yourself again. Watch The Menopause Coach (and see extra content from Adele): https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdeleJohnston ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ The Menopause Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-fN6J5DJW2J3IE0Qa80zFCKFXmTs4srlnlXYBf-gA/edit?usp=sharing If you want a chat for your future success, fuel yourself here: https://calendly.com/adelejohnston/successchat Download Adele's Journey Journal here : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/my-journey-journal/ Enquire about 121 coaching here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw6vrmKPE7A1eYDKQJiR9No7ZDdpfq-grBdKYjZSR-vl0Qag/viewform For extra support: Support@adelejohnstoncoaching.com ____________ From your host : Adele Johnston I’m Adele Johnston, a certified nutritionist and positive psychology coach, passionate about helping women improve their menopause health and reclaim who you are without menopause taking over. This is a time in your life where you get to feel vibrant, sexy and reclaim you again! I’m proud to work with women like you and have created a very successful proven Reclaiming You 3 STEP PROCESS to help you take back control of your body during your menopause. For more details : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/ To get Adele's FREE 3-step Menopause Weight Loss Guide: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/menopause-weight-loss-guide/
Aug 13

223: "I Just Want To Feel Like Myself Again"

What if you haven't lost yourself in menopause, but are simply becoming someone new? So many women going through perimenopause or menopause say the same thing: “I just want to feel like myself again.” But what if the woman you remember isn't the woman you're meant to return to? In this powerful episode, Adele explores identity, self-love, ageing, people-pleasing and the expectations we carry, asking a different question: not “How do I get myself back?”, but “Who am I becoming?” Watch The Menopause Coach (and see extra content from Adele): https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdeleJohnston ____________ Check out Adele's FREE symptom assessment here: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/free-copy-of-our-symptom-assessment/ The Menopause Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ka-fN6J5DJW2J3IE0Qa80zFCKFXmTs4srlnlXYBf-gA/edit?usp=sharing If you want a chat for your future success, fuel yourself here: https://calendly.com/adelejohnston/successchat Download Adele's Journey Journal here : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/my-journey-journal/ Enquire about 121 coaching here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw6vrmKPE7A1eYDKQJiR9No7ZDdpfq-grBdKYjZSR-vl0Qag/viewform For extra support: Support@adelejohnstoncoaching.com ____________ From your host : Adele Johnston I’m Adele Johnston, a certified nutritionist and positive psychology coach, passionate about helping women improve their menopause health and reclaim who you are without menopause taking over. This is a time in your life where you get to feel vibrant, sexy and reclaim you again! I’m proud to work with women like you and have created a very successful proven Reclaiming You 3 STEP PROCESS to help you take back control of your body during your menopause. For more details : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/ To get Adele's FREE 3-step Menopause Weight Loss Guide: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/menopause-weight-loss-guide/
04/10/2025

003 Meet Your Myeloma Team: Who’s Who and How They Help

Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This is a living library of credible information for patients of multiple myeloma and their caregivers. During this episode, Drs Jam and Sally talk about the roles of different healthcare professionals involved in a multiple myeloma care team within the NHS, helping patients and carers understand who does what and when. As patients, we hear of Multidisciplinary Teams and MDT meetings, but today you'll hear how these work in practice and understand how as a patient you get top class VIP treatment throughout your journey. Plus you'll hear more about the following: Not just one doctor—your care involves a whole team of experts. Discover why a specialist haematologist is central to your treatment. Learn how nurses, pharmacists, and even dietitians play vital roles in your journey. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Dr. Jam Kothari Dr Jam Kothari (@myeloma_medic) is an Oxford based blood cancer doctor, specialising in the treatment of multiple myeloma and associated conditions. He has been a consultant for a decade, and leads the provision of myeloma care for Oxford and neighbouring areas. He lectures regionally and nationally and leads clinical trials investigating the use of new treatments for myeloma. He is a strong believer in patient based, holistic care, delivered with warmth, clarity and integrity. Dr. Sally Moore Dr Sally Moore is a Bristol based consultant who specialises in treating patients living with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. She oversees the delivery of clinical research studies for myeloma patients and has academic interests in how to maximise quality of life for patients and improve outcomes in older, less fit patients. She frequently contributes to myeloma related educational events for fellow doctors and healthcare professionals at a local, regional and national level and is an active member of the UK Myeloma Research Alliance and an executive member of the UK Myeloma Society.

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