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I've been off my Maintenance therapy for 2 months, do to illness, how long can I stay in remission without it?

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Jackson, MI
February 10, 2025
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I think it varies from person to person. Hope you stay well🥰

February 10, 2025
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In the UK I finished my treatment and that was it no maintenance treatment and have been in remission for 2 and a half years just blood tests every 3 months.

February 10, 2025
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The duration of remission without maintenance therapy varies for each person. On average, people with multiple myeloma remain in remission for about four years after their first treatment, but this can depend on factors like the stage of the disease and individual response to treatment. Stopping maintenance therapy Show Full Answer

The duration of remission without maintenance therapy varies for each person. On average, people with multiple myeloma remain in remission for about four years after their first treatment, but this can depend on factors like the stage of the disease and individual response to treatment. Stopping maintenance therapy increases the risk of relapse, so it's important to discuss resuming treatment with your oncologist as soon as possible.

February 10, 2025

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