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| Multiple Myeloma is a cancer..but im not sure if it has a cure...? |
I'm not sure there's a 100% cure for anything. I would suggest that you do some of your own research, educate yourself about the different treatments, and then ask the doctor again. May... |
| Multiple Myeloma life span? |
Average survival depends on the stage of the disease, which is determined by various lab values (see the first source below for more details). As for the patient you mention, it is very difficult ... |
| Multiple Myeloma !!!!? |
I am very very sorry for your loss ,My father in law died from the same 'Multiple Myeloma' 7 years ago.what you have been told is absolutely correct it is a very rare form of cancer about... |
| Multiple myeloma? |
Hi,
yopur question go posted twice;
see your other question for some information or read my email,
thanks,
jewells
34 months and still here ... |
| Is there anyone or institution working on amyloids associated with multiple myeloma? |
Hi,
Amyloids is a rare side effect "malady" of MM; I know that Mayo Clinic is doing some work on this.
For more specific information I would call the IMF hot line:
staffed by tr... |
| Has anyone had M Protein found in their bloodwork and not had Multiple Myeloma? |
M proteins refer to an elevation in a particular immunoglobulin (the antibodies that our white cells make to fight infections and what-not). Most of the time this elevation is termed polyclonal in... |
| What are the nursing responsibilities in multiple myeloma? |
My wife get's irritated when I answer these. She says that you are lazy and you should research it yourself since it's part of your nursing program. Don't start taking shortcuts, it&... |
| My mother has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a kind of blood Cancer). How to break this news to her? |
Hi, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's diagnosis. My dad had this and they told him right away. They also told him that it isn't curable but it IS treatable. I would make sure she... |
| Can anyone give me information on multiple myeloma(blood cancer.) What is the survival time? |
Hi,
Stage II doesn't say much with MM.
It depends on the age of the person, the M Spike level, how they are responidng to treatment, damage MM did before diagnosis and a lot of other... |
| I am a single mother of three and have multiple myeloma cancer. What are my chances of remission after chemo? |
Hi,
you have a lot of options; first get your symptoms under control: bones, anemia and kidney. Make sure you are seeing a MM specialist at a major MM center or Cancer hospital; MM is REALL... |
| Does doxil work for multiple myeloma? |
Well her oncologist should be able to give her the stats. How many more people survive after 5 years out of 100 that take it vs the number of people who survive after 5 years out of 100 that don�... |
| A family member has multiple myeloma and I was wondering what herbs or spices could help? |
This is the free alternative to chemotherapy for cancer patients.Do it and you will know from the future test results.You can also do it alongside any medical treatment.
Cancer hates oxygen and ca... |
| Dad was diagnosed with multiple myeloma? |
Sorry to hear about your father condition.
Uncontrolled plasma cell growth may result in:
* anaemia, which may cause tiredness and shortness of breath
* high levels of calcium, called... |
| My sister was diagnosed with multiple myeloma IdG.? |
She should apply for emergency Medicaid to help with the costs.
This is from Mayo Clinic literature:
Standard treatments for myeloma
Though there's no cure for multiple myeloma, with g... |
| What should be done for vertebral collapse in case of multiple myeloma? |
surgery for stabilzation of the affected vertebrae, if emergent, radiation therapy can be done, in order to halt/slow down the bone disintegration until surgery ... |
| Any one out there with, or familiar with, multiple myeloma have any good advice? |
Although there is no cure for MM, most of the experts now believe that in many cases it can be controllable. There are many treatments available now, including 2 approved in recent years specifical... |
| What do I need to know about multiple myeloma? |
Hi,
#1 - it is NOT a terminal cancer for a lot of people; it is more like diabeties or kidney deseise; dangerous but treatable. I know LOT of people that have had it 10 + years.
#2 - Find... |
| My mother has multiple myeloma i read that you could get this from cleaning animal cages anyone know aboutthat |
my xhusband has it too and he never cleaned any cages out , he did use a product called zyleine to clean weather proofing off of buildings. he is on round 2 of chemo. try www.myloma.com for more in... |
| For stage2 multiple myeloma, how long the therapy with thallix and dexa should be continued safely? |
There is no formula for how long before they become un effective.
It is vary patient dependant - most people get toxic before the drug fails (side effects from thal / dex are well known).
Sin... |
| In Multiple myeloma,for how long therapy with biphosphonates should be continued? |
There is no formula for how long before they become un effective.
It is vary patient dependant - most people get toxic before the drug fails (side effects from thal / dex are well known).
Sin... |
| Multiple myeloma/refractory/remission? |
"Refractory" is the term oncologists and hematologists use to describe a malignancy that has already been treated with the standard medications, but no longer responds to the standard tre... |
| For health care specialists or those with first hand knowledge only. Hubby has Multiple Myeloma.? |
Hi,
Sorry to hear about the MM; it broke up my marriage so hopefully the same will not happen to you.
I am a little shocked he is so far along at 39; "usuallly" we "young peo... |
| Multiple Myeloma statistics? |
Overall, about 55 out of every 100 people (55%) diagnosed with myeloma in England and Wales live for at least a year after diagnosis. About 23 out of every 100 (23%) live for at least 5 years. An... |
| Multiple Myeloma,.. Scary thought,? |
HI,
Do not loose hope, it does sound like MM but it is not the end of the world.
There are a LOT better treatments for MM than even a year ago. So the outlook improves each day.
I kno... |
| Multiple Myeloma - Family Support Group/Chat Room Needed? |
You can try the ACOR MM ListServ, join the list and you should be able to communicate with MM:
... |
| Multiple myeloma my mom has it and she was wondering if any one else experienced a lot of pain with it ? |
You might want to join a few online Multiple Myeloma support groups. People there will understand what your Mom is going through and be able to point her to treatment options and just lend support.... |
| Multiple Myeloma, what is and what is the death rate? |
Check out the IMF--the International Myeloma Foundation
They have great information, and really help patient learn about treatment options.
www.myeloma.org ... |
| Multiple Myeloma - someone dear to me has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.? |
you can try ricine and sirdalud ask your doc ... |
| Multiple Myeloma - someone dear to me has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.? |
It is seriously cancer of your plasma so bone marrow trans. Stem cell replacement and radiation is all they can novel do.
It has a harsh prognosis esp. in latent stages and even w/ treatment. It i... |
| What should be the choice between Stem cell transplant and Bortezmib therapy for multiple myeloma patient? |
Velcade has shown very promising results. I am currently in a trial testing velcade for use with non hodgkins lymphoma. (actually getting chemo as I type!) Stem cell is a big thing. Very. Usually a... |
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