Velcade for Multiple Myeloma User Reviews

• mar...
• March 19, 2011

"I received Velcade for multiple myeloma for four and a half months. I was scheduled for another four months but reached a level of remission that did not require any more chemo. Pleased with the results. I add that I made major adjustments to my diet per recommendations of natural cancer care books and articles. The treatments worked well together."

• dia...
• January 18, 2008

"I was given Thalidomide and Dex when my MM was first diagnosed in 2005. After nine months, Velcade was administered before I had a stem cell transplant in 2006. My number was 286, and within one month on Velcade with Dex, it dropped to 5. I was in remission for a year and a half after the transplant, and now I am looking for help. My doctor tried the new Revlimid and Dex, which gave me all the same side effects that Thalidomide and Dex had earlier, such as neuropathy, mouth sores, dizziness, etc."

• Pmk...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2015

"Diag stage 3 Apr 2006, Rcvd fist Velcade treatment--shot not IV, weekly starting Jun 2013 for six months, side effects of combined treatment greatly reduced while on Velcade Dec 2013, complete remission, no maint therapy. Then monthly Velcade Jan 2015 to current."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2024

"I did 6/3-week cycles of Velcade injection once per week. Over 18 weeks, it completely knocked the cancer back and put me back into remission. Then my problems started. Now, 7 weeks in remission, and I feel worse than ever. Fatigue is terrible, no strength in my legs, lack of balance, having to use a walking stick. The upper part of my body is okay, blood pressure is normal, body temperature is normal. I feel weaker than at any time while on chemo."

• Tri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 31, 2024

"My Dr started me on Velcade the day I was diagnosed. I had multiple myeloma in 94% of my body when diagnosed. Very minimal side effects. My face gets flushed and hot for a few days after treatment and I’m a little more tired than normal. With all that being said, I thank the Lord and my Doctor for this treatment."

• jsc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2025

"Taking Velcade is easier than Revlimid. I broke out with hives and had red skin all over. Told the doctor and she said, 'Well, you're doing good.' I finally went wearing a dress with nothing under it and showed her what I was talking about. She took me off Revlimid that day. Velcade does not itch or burn my skin. I have gained weight and am sleepy all the time."

• Pea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2025

"Had 4 episodes of chalazions during a period of 6 weeks which required oral antibiotics to resolve. Also have extreme leg weakness requiring use of a walker, with inability to do stairs and inability to perform sit to stand without use of walker or other arm support."

• BoB...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2025

"For about 52 weeks, I've been taking Velcade infusions with cyclophosphamide oral pills and minimum dexamethasone. I've been in a four-week cycle: three weeks on the medications and one week off. Initially, there was an extended gradual decline in cancer-related blood scores. These have stabilized at a low level for the past 3 years. Side effects: one hiccup weekly 12-14 hours after oral stuff; severe/moderate diarrhea 20-72 hours after Velcade and/or cyclophosphamide have been administered; slow, progressive peripheral neuropathy in the soles of feet, which has NOT yet become disabling. I am an adaptable 84-year-old. Aside from the limited gastrointestinal effects and the neuropathy, I am quite pleased with my treatment plan."

• Ric...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 8, 2025

"Getting twice per month injections. Replacing Revlimid, which produced a full body rash after 1 year of usage. Having a light rash with Velcade but tolerating. Very tender around the injection site for 5 to 7 days. Some leg pain upon standing after sitting for a meal or game activity."

• AJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2018

"Numbness in my feet and fingers. Drug made me feel outside my body."