Hey Ricky, this means we are missing the short arm of chromosome 17 on our myeloma cells. The short arm of chromosome 17 contains the tumor suppressor gene protein called p53. So, you are probably Googling and getting a lot if doom and gloom responses about 17p deletion with myeloma. You can have deletion 17p without p53 deletion. I happen to have both. So I am high risk. I read alot, it also depends on the percentage of myeloma cells that have the deletion and if we are missing both alleles of the gene. Very complicated. Anyway, my myeloma was a booger to knock down. Getting a myeloma specialist is very important for us. Also, staying on the recommended treatments is important. A stem cell transplant was recommended for me. So I was diagnosed January 23rd, 2017 almost 6 years ago. I'm in a very good partial response on Darzalex and Pomalyst. I am doing well. You are in a much better position than I was. Your myeloma was monitored and caught much earlier than mine. You will do well. I recommend you maximize your nutrition, walk and do some light resistance exercises. Transplant takes a lot out of you. I hope this helps. 💕🥰🙏

Good info Donna thanks

I hope you get a complete response to induction 😉

Thank you Donna, I appreciate the information. I start VRD the 14th and auto stem cell transplant around November.