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How Can I Keep My Risk Of Getting Multiple Myeloma If My Parents Have It?

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Vijayawada

My mother(46 years) was diagnosed with Stage II multiple myeloma. Although she was diagnosed, her overall health condition is very good
She's a non diabetic
No renal failure
LDH levels are normal
Albumin is 4.3
Ig is 3.98
No high risk cytogenetics in FISH report. Just because her Ig crossed 3.5, doctor classified her myeloma as per International staging system. I am ensuring she's getting the best treatment possoble. Now my question is, is there any risk of inheritance and how can we protect… read more

November 22, 2022
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