When reviewing MRI results related to myeloma, here are some key terms that suggest no new or negative findings:
- No new lesions – means no new bone or soft tissue damage has appeared
- Stable – the existing areas of concern haven't changed or grown
- No evidence of progression – myeloma doesn't appear to be advancing
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When reviewing MRI results related to myeloma, here are some key terms that suggest no new or negative findings:
- No new lesions – means no new bone or soft tissue damage has appeared
- Stable – the existing areas of concern haven't changed or grown
- No evidence of progression – myeloma doesn't appear to be advancing
- No new bone marrow infiltration – no new myeloma cell activity detected in the bone marrow
- Unremarkable – a surprisingly positive word in medical terms, meaning nothing abnormal was found in that area! If an MRI report mentions MRD-negative, that's a particularly encouraging sign — it means that when testing bone marrow cells, no cancerous cells were detected.
It's always worth asking the care team to walk through the report and explain any terms that aren't clear. Radiologists write for other doctors, not patients, so the language can feel like a foreign language sometimes!
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