Radiation may be used to treat areas of bone damaged by myeloma that have not responded to chemotherapy and/or other drugs. I have had several rounds of radiation as none of the drugs really worked… read more
Thank you.
7 Months ago...
If information says there is an M spike in blood. What does that mean in terms of melanoma
Thank you. I am seeing my primary on the 15th and we have not discussed yet.This all occurred after a fall where I fractured my right hip & was hospitalized. I was anemic in hospital for a while but… read more
My Oncologist wants me to see my Cardiologist to see if I need the surgery to clear the plack. I am afraid of having a stroke from the surgery.
Hold that thought! I will surely ask about the bone tumor involvement/palliative care. and if that is what I have. So far I've been told it was bone marrow. This opens more questions for me to ask… read more
Yes plasmacytomas are known to be painful unfortunately
How was it diagnosed and did you have treatment.
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Thank you for sharing your experiences with MM. I will keep your story in mind. I’m feeling a little breakable lately. I’m not sure if patients put together a team before the… read more
my CSF protein total is high after a lumbar function procedure ,is anybody has that before,thanks
Greetings from Alaska Samar I’m just checking on you. how are you doing? Have you met with the doctors and you guys have come up with a plan of action please share how you’re doing and your course of… read more
My husband is being seen by a blood cancer oncologist. He has been diagnosed with MGUS. His Kappa # is 38. Notes in his blood tests say possibly SMM. Many blood numbers/results are not normal. He is currently suffering with major headaches and bone pain in his head. He has little energy. He has neuropathy in both legs/feet. He can't walk a mile without being out of breath. This is so not normal for him.
I am extremely frustrated with his doctor. We go in and the doc says " how are you". My… read more
Thank you so much for the information.