Myeloma causes our bones to release osteoclasts that breaks them down causing weakened bones that are painful and can fracture easily. Getting our myeloma under control, weight bearing exercises, and… read more
So confused, it took drs. 6 years to find anal cancer at a stage 4, how is this smoldering?
The 2 cancers are unrelated
Ron
My whole spine and pelvic region area degenerating. My right hip got so bad I stopped driving for 6 months. Then, I started to think about it. If MM takes calcium out of the bone, why shouldn’t I… read more
Thanks, I will be seeing another oncologist soon to get better information on this cancer and the M spike.
The symptoms of multiple myeloma can vary widely among individuals, affecting different parts of the body, primarily the bones, bone marrow, and the immune system. Here are some key symptoms… read more
It’s not Multiple Melanoma, it is Multiple Myeloma
Melanoma occurs when the pigment-producing cells that give color to the skin become cancerous
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells.
The… read more
I only had 3 lesions on my spine. One removed by surgery, other two by chemo!
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
Notation says: "Innumerable lucencies suggestive of myelomatous involvement of calvarium." Looks like myeloma hit skull. Sounds like nothing can be done with this. Thoughts, comments?
That’s what happened to me as well. It wasn’t until I went to a university teaching hospital that they identified my broken back and my multiple myeloma. I couldn’t even walk by then! Good luck!
I'm currently dealing with a Bone Lesion near the top of my left arm bone (humerus - no fun at all)
I have restarted weekly Treatment of DarzFasPro + Revlimid & Dex 20mg.
I'm already responding quickly - my IgA dropped from 1400 to 900 in one week of Revlimid and Dex, prior to my first DarzFasPro shot .
My new Hip Biopsy shows less than 0.1% bad plasma - No Abnormalities. I never lost my body-wide Complete Remission
All of my new MM Activity is from Dormant-Calcified Lesion that has become… read more
Hi Saed,
Partial List - complete details soon at my Story - @A MyMyelomaTeam Member
Plenty of Supplements for 45 to 60 days or more - Green Tea Extra, Omega 3/6, Black Seed Oil, Resveratrol… read more