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Can your immune system improve while in remission or is it compromised forever?

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Sydney, AU
November 14, 2024
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Joanne,
It may take a long time for your immune system to return to some where near normal. Please take care when around others that are sick. Your blood tests should show your progress. Have you talked to your doctor about this?
Paula🌹

November 14, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Does the immune system improve while in remission so that colds and flus are not easily caught?

November 14, 2024
MyMyelomaTeam

When in remission from multiple myeloma, the immune system can show signs of improvement. For instance, people in remission may experience:

- Higher red blood cell counts
- Lower calcium levels
- Less bone pain
- Fewer bone lesions

However, even during remission, some cancer cells may remain, and ongoing follow-up Show Full Answer

When in remission from multiple myeloma, the immune system can show signs of improvement. For instance, people in remission may experience:

- Higher red blood cell counts
- Lower calcium levels
- Less bone pain
- Fewer bone lesions

However, even during remission, some cancer cells may remain, and ongoing follow-up appointments and treatments are often necessary to monitor and manage the disease.

November 14, 2024

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