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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.

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