You could be one of the lucky ones that never progressives to MM. Do you have any symptoms?
September 6
Fifteen years of careful monitoring — that's real dedication to staying on top of things! Living with smoldering myeloma (SMM) means keeping a close eye on how things are progressing, and quarterly blood work is a key part of that.
Those regular blood tests are checking for things like:
- M protein levels — an abnormal Show Full Answer
Fifteen years of careful monitoring — that's real dedication to staying on top of things! Living with smoldering myeloma (SMM) means keeping a close eye on how things are progressing, and quarterly blood work is a key part of that.
Those regular blood tests are checking for things like:
- M protein levels — an abnormal protein that can signal disease activity
- Plasma cell counts — to track any increases in abnormal cells
- Organ function — including kidney health, which can be affected by myeloma The goal of all this monitoring is to catch any signs of progression to active myeloma as early as possible, so treatment can begin right away if needed. Early detection really does make a difference in treatment outcomes.
Symptoms worth flagging to your care team between appointments include:
- Bone pain
- Unusual tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Night sweats
Is there something specific about your monitoring or SMM that you'd like to know more about?
September 5
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