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Diagnosed w/ Smoldering Multiple Myeloma- In India
Smoldering multiple myeloma is a plasma cell disorder defined by the presence of a serum monoclonal component of at least 30 g/L and/or between 10% and 60% plasma cells in the bone marrow. Dear David-
Continue readingDiagnosed w/ MGUS- Should I Panic???
“Several lines of evidence point to a genetic predisposition to Multiple Myeloma and other plasma cell dyscrasias.” Hi David- Thanks for this information as it seems to be the only one of
Continue readingMGUS Diagnosis- Reduce Risk of Multiple Myeloma
the risk of progression to a symptomatic disease. (MGUS diagnosis) progression risk is approximately 1% per year, and SMM has a risk of progression of 10% for the first 5 years which tapers off over time. Hi
Continue readingSmoldering Multiple Myeloma- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance?
“As with MGRS, patients with smoldering myeloma (SMM) are asymptomatic but have higher MIg levels and BMPCs.” Hi David- I have been diagnosed with Smoldering Multiple Myeloma 3 months ago.
Continue readingMonoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance- Curcumin, Afib?
Yes, the effectiveness of apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), betrixaban (Bevyxxa), and other anticoagulant drugs (blood-thinners) classified as “direct factor Xa inhibitors” may be
Continue readingMGUS Diagnosis- Evidence-based, Non-toxic Therapies that Work-
“Non-IgM MGUS is considered a preneoplastic condition with an annual risk of progression of approximately 1%. Risk of progression is increased when M protein greater than or equal to 15 g/L and with
Continue readingSmoldering Multiple Myeloma- KRD or Non-conventional?
“Cancer treatment can be debilitating, but there may be ways patients can better prepare themselves for the challenges to come…” Hello David- I believe I was diagnosed with monoclonal
Continue readingPre-myeloma- Kidney Damage
Because they do not meet conditions for smoldering multiple myeloma or MM, these patients are mistakenly diagnosed as MGUS (or pre-myeloma) While the studies linked below are confusing at best, it is
Continue readingMGUS Diagnosis- Grandfather died at age 40 of Multiple Myeloma-
“In addition, a common genetic susceptibility for developing both an autoimmune disease and MM/MGUS might also exist.” Hi David- I recently received a monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined
Continue readingPre-Myeloma Diagnosis
Sadly, from a diagnosis standpoint, pre-myeloma conditions are viewed as a sort of red-headed stepchild to multiple myeloma. Meaning, oncology focuses on tests for monoclonal proteins and how they might
Continue readingMGUS- monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance aka MGUS is not cancer. It is considered to be a “blood disorder” or pre-multiple myeloma. Hello David: Great work you are doing to get us
Continue readingCan MGUS Patient Predict Progression to Multiple Myeloma?
“Individuals with low-risk/intermediate-risk MGUS can convert to high-risk MGUS and progress to multiple myeloma within five years…” I think it makes sense that serum immune markers of
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