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Los Altos, CA
February 22
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Carolyn,
At 83 you have lived longer than most people’s life expectancy. Celebrate! The average life expectancy for women is 81+ years according to AI. That’s being said, my uncle’s aunt lived to be 107. She walked 5 miles round trip to church everyday and played cards with her brother who lived to 104. Genetics play a role. Cancer plays a role. My mother had Stage IV ovarian cancer for years and missed her 92 birthday by a few days. Live each day as if it was your last. Rejoice in God your Savior.🙏🏻🕊️✝️
Paula🌹

February 23
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Sixteen years chemotherapy-free and I'm 84. My Dr. and I think I'm CURED. I'm gonna stick around this site and continue to be active, so if it does come back, folks here will be the first to know. I know most victims of this disease would be pretty pleased if someone guaranteed them sixteen more years of living. In the meantime, I'm gonna provide some free sunshine. this too shall pass

February 22
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What is your life expectancy at age 83 with myeloma?

Life expectancy with myeloma varies greatly depending on several personal factors. Your individual prognosis depends on:

- Your treatment plan and how well you respond to it
- The stage of your myeloma when diagnosed
- Your overall health and any other conditions
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What is your life expectancy at age 83 with myeloma?

Life expectancy with myeloma varies greatly depending on several personal factors. Your individual prognosis depends on:

- Your treatment plan and how well you respond to it
- The stage of your myeloma when diagnosed
- Your overall health and any other conditions
- Whether you have kidney problems related to myeloma
- How quickly your myeloma responds to treatment

For people diagnosed with multiple myeloma between 2014 and 2020, the five-year survival rate is about 61 percent. However, some people live much longer - even up to 20 years or beyond with proper treatment.

If you have kidney problems from myeloma, this can affect prognosis. People with persistent kidney dysfunction have an average survival of slightly less than two years, while those without kidney issues average three to four years.

The best way to understand your specific life expectancy is to have an open conversation with your oncologist. They can review your medical history, current health status, and treatment response to give you a more personalized outlook.

February 22

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