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The Treatment Cycle For My MM Is Just To Finish Its Fourth Cycle In 5days Along With Tests And PET . The Doctor Is Insisting On Stem Cell .?
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Have you done T-Cell?

When Asked What Stage I Am In When First Diagnosed With MM, My Oncolncologist Said He Doesn't Go By Stage. He Goes By Their Blood Work.
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Stage 1 Multiple Myeloma: What To Expect Read Article...
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Stage 3B is the highest stage for Multiple Myeloma. 3B means you have kidney issues

Is Kidney Disease A Common Side Effect Of The Myeloma Drugs?
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I found out by accident that my doctors notes show me as having stage 3 kidney disease! No one ever mentioned this, and when I asked about it my doctor seemed to think it was no big deal!

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Huh. I seriously suggest you get an MM Specialist. I have a regular hematologist/oncologist that I see monthly, but I see a specialist every three months or so because they ONLY do MM and they know so… read more

How Many Of You Know That Viagra & Other Male Enhancement Are Known To Be The Cause Of Multiple Mylomia?
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Does anyone know if there is a Class Action lawsuit in the works related to Multiple Mylomia, and OTC Male Enhancement supplements which many have been proven to contain generic Viagra?
https://www.drugs.com/sildenafil.html#warnings

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Well, Ms. Ryan, an interesting question. Causes one to reflect on the joys of living. I've not heard this concern with male enhancement drugs. At my age clinical proof of deleterious effects would not… read more

Immunoglobulin Levels
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My labs came back with with low levels on M,G&A. Is this concern?
A=34 G=454 M=15

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Hi Steven
Mark showed you an example of data collection applications available at many cancer centers, hospitals and also Healthtree. I have an app on my iPhone and donated my data to Healthtree for… read more

Curious About This Support Site
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Is this site for all blood cancers, not just Multiple Myeloma? Is there a different section or page for other myelomas, such as Leukemia?I just did a search and saw this site is for myeloma, and only mentioned Multiple Myeloma once, so I'm assuming MM is just one.....

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Just multiple myeloma.

Does Lelidamide Cause Memory Loss Or Is It Part Of The Multiple Myeloma ?
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Memory problems in people with multiple myeloma can be caused by chemotherapy, known as "chemo brain" or "cog fog." These cognitive issues can also be directly caused by myeloma, due to high levels of… read more

Does Anyone Have Tingling Wierd Feeling In Hands And Feet. Anyone Hsve Transplant?
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Neuropathy is generally permanent. Meds can modify symptoms. Best to keep at bay in beginning if possible. Velcade is esp notorious as a cause of neuropathy.

My Kappa/Lambda Ratio Was In The Green For The First Time Ever!
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Not sure if the actual numbers are that great. Looks like Hypogammaglobulinemia might be a thing now. That is a mouthful.

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I’ll say. It was a month and a half before I felt close to normal. I can’t imagine not having good results after all that. I was just hoping for the best. Good to not expect the best. And the journey… read more

Relapse Multiple Myeloma: Why Do The Doctors Wait Until The Light Chains Are > 10 (instead Of 7 Or 8) Before Beginning Chemotherapy.
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