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Multiple Myeloma Prognosis- Cytogenetic Prognostic Index
“The cytogenetic PI improves the classification of newly diagnosed patients with MM in the high-risk group compared with current classifications.” A multiple myeloma prognosis of a newly diagnosed
Continue readingMyeloma Prognosis- Cytogenetics, Molecular Subtypes Explained
Multiple Myeloma survival (and prognosis) varies depending upon a host of factors: the stage of disease, biology including cytogenetic abnormalities and response to therapy. When it comes to a diagnosis
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Diagnostics- FISH, SPEP, CBC, FLC’s and Imaging
If you have multiple myeloma your plasma cells produce unhealthy antibodies called monoclonal proteins (M proteins). The accumulation of M proteins in your body can damage organs like your kidneys and
Continue readingBone Imaging Can Make or Break Multiple Myeloma
Bone imaging is a critical aspect of care for patients with multiple myeloma (MM), and recent advances in imaging modalities have improved detection of lytic lesions and bone marrow involvement. “Bone
Continue readingMammograms Identify Small Breast Cancers But do They Save Lives?
Annual mammography in women aged 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast cancer beyond that of physical examination or usual care when adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is freely available. No matter
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Imaging- “MRI With Contrast” Gadolinium Spurs Myeloma?
“Gadolinium (Gd)-based contrast agents are frequently used to enhance MRI resolution. We evaluated effect of the most common Gd-containing agent, Omniscan, on myeloma cells.” Multiple myeloma
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma Stem Cell Transplant? C-Reactive Protein, Heart, OS-
Elevated pre-ASCT C-Reactive Protein identifies a high-risk population especially in patients undergoing delayed ASCT for multiple myeloma… Myeloma patients can wait to have a stem cell transplant.
Continue readingMultiple Myeloma and MRI- New Contrast Agent for MRI -Safer?
While the first (contrast agent for MRI) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988, there are lingering safety concerns about these agents (especially for MM)… Multiple
Continue readingMRD, Multiple Myeloma and Medicare
The first and only test authorized by the FDA to detect and monitor minimal residual disease (MRD) in multiple myeloma (MM)…has received coverage for Medicare patients. I am a multiple myeloma survivor
Continue reading“Oh no, I’m MRD-positive!,” What do MM patients do if they are Positive not Negative?
“In the (MM) patients who have been treated with or without transplant but achieve MRD-negative status and CR , when they looked at their survival curves, they were very comparable, not statistically
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