Multiple Myeloma Treatment - Teclistamab
My Dad (65, Irish) was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis 3 years ago - he was given 3 weeks - 3 months to live then but thankfully is still with us today. He has taken well to most treatments in that time however recently his condition has deteriorated - he is on oxygen now etc. The main issue now is not the myeloma but the amyloidosis, which has spread from his heart to his lungs and is quite frankly perplexing the doctors. He tried daratumumab last month but had a terrible reaction and almost ended up on a ventilator. We were then given the option of palliative care end of life support or to try teclistamab, a similar drug to the daratumumab which could have potentially similar catastrophic side effects. Some doctors and medical personnel think we should try it, others think its a massive risk - I’m more so coming on here for some second opinions/help and advice from those who have gone through similar experiences before