Has anyone had many bone lesions -- and then had SCT? Does SCT help prevent the development of more lesions, or not necessarily?
Myeloma causes our bones to release osteoclasts that breaks them down causing weakened bones that are painful and can fracture easily. Getting our myeloma under control, weight bearing exercises, and… read more
So confused, it took drs. 6 years to find anal cancer at a stage 4, how is this smoldering?
The 2 cancers are unrelated
Ron
My whole spine and pelvic region area degenerating. My right hip got so bad I stopped driving for 6 months. Then, I started to think about it. If MM takes calcium out of the bone, why shouldn’t I… read more
Thanks, I will be seeing another oncologist soon to get better information on this cancer and the M spike.
The symptoms of multiple myeloma can vary widely among individuals, affecting different parts of the body, primarily the bones, bone marrow, and the immune system. Here are some key symptoms… read more
It’s not Multiple Melanoma, it is Multiple Myeloma
Melanoma occurs when the pigment-producing cells that give color to the skin become cancerous
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells.
The… read more
I only had 3 lesions on my spine. One removed by surgery, other two by chemo!
Radiation may be used to treat areas of bone damaged by myeloma that have not responded to chemotherapy and/or other drugs. I have had several rounds of radiation as none of the drugs really worked… read more
That sounds good💕