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Do I Still Need A Myeloma Specialist? I Have Been In Remission 8-1/2 Years.
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I have not been able to see my Myeloma specialist, Dr Sagar Lonial at Emory in over 2 years because in 2020 I was in the hospital here having surgery for a twisted small intestine & in 2021 I had fallen & had to have a hip replacement. I am just not able to make the trip anymore to Emory & I have not had a BMB or any of my yearly tests since 2019. I need to know if anyone knows a good Myeloma Specialist in the Birmingham area as I am only about 10 miles from UAB hospital. My Dr at Grandview… read more

posted April 5, 2022
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Call the myeloma Foundation and they will have a great recommendation!

posted April 8, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I understand from my sister that the doctors at UAB are really good.

posted April 14, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

How are you doing since the hip replacement? I may need one and are very nervous because of my condition.

posted April 8, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

They are good, that's where I had my stem cell transplant almost three years ago, I haven't had any problems so far, thank God.

posted January 20, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I think there should be plenty of specialists in your area. 💖

posted April 6, 2022

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