Comments on: The H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine And Multiple Myeloma: A Comprehensive Review

By: Mario Russo

Mario Russo — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:21:28 +0000

I am a multiple Myeloma patient,and live in Adelaide South Australia
I was wandering if you know of a similar site to yours here in Australia,
Thank in anticipation and sorry for any incovenience,
Regards M Russo

By: Perkymite

Perkymite — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:13:18 +0000

This is an excellent article with one exception I think. I had a swine flu jab in November 2010. I then had a SCT in December 2010. I am trying to find out if I now need another swine flu jab. This article states :

Dr. Bensinger recommends that patients who have recently undergone stem cell transplantation should wait at least six months before getting the vaccine.

However, it does not give any reason or arguement to support this!

Cheers, Perkymite

By: Robert McNab

Robert McNab — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:56:42 +0000

Thank you for this excellent article. As a myeloma patient I have been holding back from swine flu vaccination. But this article has dispersed my fears so I will go ahead and have the jab.
I am currently on Revlimid and was concerned that it might not be advisable to go for it. I have had the seasonal flu jab back in October with no after effects.
Thanks again for a informative news item.