Revlimid (lenalidomide) is an oral medication taken once a day to treat blood cancers such as multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Revlimid isn't a chemotherapy medication. It's an anti-cancer medication called an immunomodulator.

In a report in 2018, National Public Radio interviewed a patient who was prescribed Revlimid and who saw the price of the drug rise from $8000 to $16,691/month from 2010 to 2016. The current price of Revlimid is $24,366 for a 28-day supply of a 2.5mg tablet.

Revlimid can be taken for up to 12 cycles. Your doctor will likely prescribe Revlimid with the medication rituximab (Truxima, Rituxan).

Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads, cereals, and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea.