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I Have Always Been Curious... How Does Environment Play In Contracting MM My Husband And 5 Friends All Diagnosed At Or About The Same Time.
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Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary? Read Article...
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Welcome Louise. I am sorry for your loss. Take care.❤️ We're here for you 🙏🏽

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

Wife's Father Had Leukemia, She And One Of Her Brothers Have MM.
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Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary? Read Article...
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It’s possible to be hereditary but more likely environmental factors that all three were exposed to in whatever geographic area they lived in. Did they all drink the same well water? Was there a… read more

Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Another Cancer While Having MM?
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Thank you so much for responding.

Bone Pain Reason For It And What Can Be Done.
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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

Clinical Trials
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Do you include in your research the patient’s information background environmental considerations relative to hydrocarbon chemical exposure? Looking for potential causative factors!

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Thank you for the answers!

Can Exposure To Chemicals Cause Myeloma?
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Hello all! I hope everyone is doing well. I’m wondering if my work career had anything to do with my issues. I worked as a R&D lab technician for 27 years and as a chemical operator for 7. The lab tech job had me working with toluene di-isocyanate, amine catalysts, styrene, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and other chemicals. My operator job at the plant dealt with producing pesticides. In that job, I worked with sulfur di-chloride, methomyl, pyridine, and methanol
The lab tech job comprised… read more

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I did a ton of reading on this when I first got diagnosed with MM. I'm a carpenter and on the high risk list. The medical and scientific world conclude MM can't be said to be genetic, and they don't… read more

Is Myeloma Related To Round Up Exposure?
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Myeloma is a blood cancer. Is it related to Round up exposure? Does anyone know who to contact for more information and maybe to get in on the class action suits?

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Your attorney or call the bar association in your town. They will gladly refer you.

Does Anyone Have Their Own Personal Theory As To Why They Got Myeloma?
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I know no one knows the exact cause, and it’s probably from a combination of factors, but I can’t help but wonder!

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I was just asked at our Cancer clinic if i was exposed to second hand smoke... that I was in abundance as a kid. Makes you wonder if that also could have played a part in the damaged DNA?

I Am 82 Years Old And Was Diagnosed In September 2023. I Have Responded Well To Revlimed And Dex. I Also Have Stenosis In The Left Aorta.
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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.

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6 Facts About Myeloma Maintenance Therapy Read Article...
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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