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Multiple myeloma: When to treat? When not to treat?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 21 3:59pm | Replies (12)
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@vera101

hello Ginger,
yes,i will get an appointmnet in Mayo.so far i was just diagnosed by a hemetologist,NFCS.i had the cataracts removed,and replaced with artificial lenses,so thatwould not be a problem.whatntype of steroid,and how much do you take?thank you. era

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 20 11:57am

@vera101 I take dexamethasone, 12mg once a week. I had cataract surgery on both eyes in July 2023. Both my eye doctor and my oncologist commented that the cataracts were "speeded up" by being on the steroids, and many other mm patients I have spoken to have said the same thing.

I echo what @pmm Patty mentioned to you. And I hope you will let us know if you have more questions or concerns, and let us know about your appointment with Mayo doctors!
Ginger

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