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East Haven - Tweed Airport
Last Update: 5:05pm Sep 5, 2008
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Rain Showers, Probability Of Precipitation: 90%Rain Likely, Probability Of Precipitation: 90%
Rain Showers
84°F | 68°F		Rain Likely
76°F | 67°F
Current Conditionss:
This observation is more than 1065 hours old
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy
75°F (24°C)
wind is from the east at 9 mph
barometric pressure is 30.01" (1016.1 mb)
(Last Updated on Jul 23, 9:53 am EDT)
Windsor Locks - Bradley Airport
Short Term Forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Last Update: 5:05pm Sep 5, 2008
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Rain Showers, Probability Of Precipitation: 100%Rain Showers, Probability Of Precipitation: 100%
Rain Showers
89°F | 69°F		Rain Showers
82°F | 66°F
Current Conditionss:
This observation is more than 1065 hours old
Light Rain Fog/Mist
Light rain fog/mist
70°F (21°C)
wind is from the east at 5 mph
barometric pressure is 30.03" (1016.8 mb)
(Last Updated on Jul 23, 9:51 am EDT)
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Myeloma Challenge
What do you know about Multiple Myeloma? We've put together ten questions and answers to test your knowledge.

Answers provided by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and other online sources.



Question 1

Each year 5000 people will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the U.S.
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Question 2

Myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells.
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Question 3

Most myeloma patients track their disease by monitoring their SPEP.
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Question 4

A transplant which involves the infusion of another person's stem cells is called autologous.
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Question 5

Osteoclasts dissolve bones.
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Question 6

Melphalan and prednisone combination is an old "gold standard" treatment for myeloma patients.
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Question 7

Thalidomide is another form of chemotherapy.
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Question 8

Neuropathy is one of the more serious side effects of thalidomide and velcade.
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Question 9

Revlimid is a derivative of velcade.
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Question 10

The median length of survival for myeloma patients is 33 months following diagnosis.
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