For stage2 multiple myeloma, how long the therapy with thallix and dexa should be continued safely?

A 53 yr male patient of myeloma (stage2) is on Thallidomide and dexa,continuing his fifth cycle.His Plasma cell count decreased from 45% to 4% at the end of third cycle.How long these drugs will have to be taken?Would they become ineffective lateron if received for long duration?

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).

Since he is doing "well" may want to go to a low dose and see what happens.

the bigger issue is the dex - the steroid is really hard on the body - steroid induced diabeties is not uncommon and it ruins joints and kidneys.

check mmrf and imf websites for drug "norm" charts.

good luck

Jewells
35 months and still here

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