| Multiple Myeloma |
| How long can a person live with multiple myeloma? |
No one can really answeer that it depend on how well you respond to treatment and the overall health condition ... |
| Is the SED rate always elevated in multiple myeloma patients? |
I assume you mean Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), also called a sedimentation rate, sed rate or Biernacki Reaction, is a non-specific measure of inflamm... |
| Any charity organizations that help people with multiple myeloma? thanks? |
There's the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - ... |
| What is the average survival time for multiple myeloma patients diagnosed in Stage 3? |
My Dad had this. I think it depends on if other areas/organs are involved & how involved. I hope the person who you are inquiring about will be okay. Originally that had told my Dad 2-15 years... |
| My wife has been diagnois with multiple myeloma and she has come up with some unusal conditions.? |
Could it be acities? Fluid build up in the abdomen which is quite common among cancer patients.
I hope they find out something to help relieve this pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you ... |
| What is best recommended food for multiple myeloma patient ? |
There are no specific dietary recommendations for myeloma. ... |
| Why is it best to do treatment in india for multiple myeloma chemotherapy rather than in singapore? |
As per my experience, its good in India
Indo-American Cancer Institute & Research Centre
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| What is the condition/predisposition called that can turn into multiple myeloma or lymphoma? |
MGUs*can develop into myeloma, I am not sure about it developing into lymphoma.
*MGU stands for Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown origin.
MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome) can develop into leukemia... |
| What are the up-to-date treatment options for multiple myeloma ? |
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Myeloma. The Myeloma foundation UK in Scotland or on the Web have the latest treatments available. There is a lot of information on Web sites. At the end of the... |
| My sister is 44 and she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Iff anybody in her case, could you please sent us |
Hi, My dad had MM. He was in his 80's which worked against him. Your sister should be encouraged to fight the battle. There are treatments and trials available. I found this site helpful: ... |
| What the best treatment and risk factor having a multiple myeloma? can anybody gave me the life span of it ? |
Multiple myeloma (also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease after Otto Kahler) is a type of cancer of plasma cells which are immune system cells in bone marrow tha... |
| How long can a 47 year old live with multiple myeloma? |
It would depend on the stage of cancer/if it has spread and to where. Also complications can arise. Depends on patient's response to treatment also. There are many things to consider and so... |
| Is there a stage called G3 related to Multiple Myeloma? If so, pls explain in detail.? |
Hi,
Myeloma staging is not very accurate and most docs that specialize in MM have moved away from it.
They look at about 10 to 15 factors and based on that discuss the treatments and plan.
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| Has anyone had or know of anyoine with multiple myeloma that has tumor on spine and brain ? |
Yes,
In Multiple Myeloma they are called "Plasmacytoma's" and are groups of Myeloma cells (usually in bone marrow or on bone).. This is very common and more than 50% of MM patie... |
| What is the life expectancy of someone w/multiple myeloma? |
Hi,
Sounds like he is doing ok right now - does he have any mono protein elevation? Unusual MM to have BJP and not a lot of IG? involvement.
Two good sources for information:
www.myeloma... |
| My mom just found out that she has Multiple Myeloma, what is the survival rate for this cancer? |
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, which are located within the bone marrow. Plasma cells are a part of the immune system, which fights infections. In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma c... |
| Has anyone heard of a $100 dollar pill for my grandpa's cancer(multiple myeloma)? |
Thalidomide, and its newer sibling lenalidomide, are major backbones of our therapy for myeloma today. They are very expensive and tightly regulated, but they are absolutely available through you r... |
| What should be the level of 24 hr urinaray proteins,in patient of multiple myeloma 4 month after transplant ? |
It should be within normal range. Normal ranges are indicated n the Report. ... |
| I have no insurance and very little money . i have a diagnoses of multiple myeloma cancer . advise me please.? |
Hi,
there is a GREAT ! support group in the Dallas area for Myeloma patients.
Get answers from people in your area with your cancer!
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| Can someone give me a good site to explain chromosome 13 deletion and multiple myeloma prognosis? |
Hi,
if you go to the IMF site and read the paper written by Mayo Clinic for the newly diagnosed.
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| What's the survival rate of a person who was just diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma? |
About 3 years, but it depends on the beta2 microglobulin level, the lower the better ... |
| What is the life expectancy if you find out you have the cancer multiple myeloma? |
To answer cancer questions follow the link below. ... |
| Why is there an increase in total prorein levels if you have multiple myeloma? |
As fatima said the protein is a "side effect of the increased plasma cell activity.
Total protein is a good measure but the SPEP test will divide that into into different parts - so you can... |
| Does cancerous cell spread during chemotherapy treatment, because my mum is a multiple myeloma patient .? |
This is a very involved question; you should really talk to your mom's oncologist, if that's possible.
The general answer is that what they are doing is trying to keep the cancerous ce... |
| How long the biphosphonates(zolindronic acid) are to be given in Multiple myeloma? |
Usually 24 months then some type of maintance.
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Make sure you have longer infusion peroids and drink a lot of liquids before and after to help flush kidneys
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