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Richmond, VA

I have a question; I need to be careful with how I ask this so this question is purely hypothetical!
Does anyone know of a person with stage 3 ever being assaulted?

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It sounds like there might be a concern about physical vulnerability due to myeloma-related weakness. That's a really important thing to think about.

Stage 3 myeloma can cause significant physical challenges, including:

- Bone pain and fragility
- Fatigue and weakness
- Bone lesions that make fractures more likely, even Show Full Answer

It sounds like there might be a concern about physical vulnerability due to myeloma-related weakness. That's a really important thing to think about.

Stage 3 myeloma can cause significant physical challenges, including:

- Bone pain and fragility
- Fatigue and weakness
- Bone lesions that make fractures more likely, even without trauma

Because myeloma affects bone strength, any physical impact — even minor — can be more serious. Bones can fracture more easily due to lytic lesions, making physical safety a genuine concern worth discussing with a care team.

If there are concerns about personal safety or vulnerability, speaking with a doctor, social worker, or patient advocate connected to the oncology team would be a really helpful next step. They can offer practical guidance and support tailored to the situation.

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