John F. Kennedy Medical Center’s Department of Oncology Showcases Successes and Challenges in Managing Multiple Myeloma

John F. Kennedy Medical Center’s Department of Oncology Showcases Successes and Challenges in Managing Multiple Myeloma

Dr. Deddeh E. P. Supuwood ,  head of Oncology at John F. Kennedy Medical Center, presented a comprehensive overview of the successes and challenges in managing multiple myeloma, a complex hematologic malignancy. The presentation featured a compelling case study of a 55-year-old female patient who arrived at the medical center with severe pathological fractures and vertebral compression resulting from bacterial infections in her bone marrow. Through rigorous examination and advanced imaging techniques including X-ray and CT scans, Dr. Supuwood’s team initiated an intensive regimen of six cycles of chemotherapy over several weeks. The patient also received targeted antibiotic therapy and...

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