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Doctors monitor for myeloma relapse through regular blood work and imaging tests. A relapse is typically diagnosed based on changes in blood globulin levels, new bone lesions, and increases in plasma cells in the bone marrow. Doctors use the CRAB criteria to check for relapse signs:

- Calcium levels (elevated)
- Renal Show Full Answer

Doctors monitor for myeloma relapse through regular blood work and imaging tests. A relapse is typically diagnosed based on changes in blood globulin levels, new bone lesions, and increases in plasma cells in the bone marrow. Doctors use the CRAB criteria to check for relapse signs:

- Calcium levels (elevated)
- Renal (kidney) function
- Anemia (decreased hemoglobin)
- Bone disease Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) testing is another important monitoring tool. This advanced testing uses next-generation sequencing or flow cytometry to look for remaining myeloma cells in the bone marrow. If MRD is detected after treatment, it may indicate a higher likelihood of earlier relapse. Regular imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and PET scans help track disease progression and treatment effectiveness.

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