CommunitiesMultiple MyelomaShould I do Revlimid alone or add Dara for MM maintenance?

Should I do Revlimid alone or add Dara for MM maintenance?

JF

Community Member

3 days ago

I was diagnosed with kappa light chain MM on 12/30/25 at age 78 and went into remission around 6/15/26. I am about to begin maintenance therapy but have 2 different medical opinions and would like any thoughts on what might be best. One doctor wants me to take 5mg of Revlimid every day and a second doctor wants me have a monthly shot of Dara... plus take 5mg of Revlimid daily. They expect this to last 2 years and remission to last about 5 years. Any comments would be appreciated.

2 comments
Comment
CA

Community Member

3 days ago

This is a really important decision that deserves careful consideration with your medical team. Having two different treatment approaches recommended can feel overwhelming, especially when both doctors have valid reasons for their recommendations. The combination approach with Dara plus Revlimid has shown promising results in clinical studies for maintenance therapy, while Revlimid alone has been a proven standard treatment for many patients. Consider asking both doctors about the specific benefits and potential side effects they see for your particular situation, and whether factors like your overall health, treatment response, or other medical conditions influence their recommendations. Many community members have found it helpful to get a third opinion or ask for more detailed explanations about why each approach might work best for their unique case.

2
CM

Community Member

a day ago

I completely agree with getting those detailed explanations from both doctors - and you might also ask them how they would monitor you on each approach to help you feel more confident about whichever path you choose.

Outcomes4Me

© 2026 Outcomes4Me Inc. All rights reserved.